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This payday weekend, the Power Plant mall brings back the Rockwell bazaar to the tent.



Stop by Leyende, which sells proudly Philippine-made organic skin care products. If you're like me who's not really into mass-produced drugstore stuff, Leyende is for you.



The scents are not overpowering, the packaging is minimalist, and as Mich Dulce says, the names are cute.
My favorite is the oil called Massage in a Bottle. It's light, non-sticky and subtle. I also like the little flower inside.



Leyende is the first thing you'll see. You can't miss it.



Right next to Leyende is a hand-painted accessories shop called Baubles, Bangles & Beads.
I was drawn to these hand-painted totes featuring our favorite childhood junk food staples, Chippy and Chocnut. This makes me hungry.



Priced at around Php 1,600, the handiwork is simply amazing.



Next stop was Googoo & Gaga, which thankfully has sizes now for my boys ages 5 and 7.
I picked up four tees with crazy prints in the softest fabric, I can't wait to show the boys tomorrow.



Got to meet the artists, Audrey and AJ Dimarucot, who were doing brisk sales today.
Prices are at Php 695/piece, or Php 650/three or more pieces.



Bitch Dulce is back selling hand-made hats and clothes for girls who want something different.



Meet the Parisian dolls, Vickie and Bella



and the hatboxes. Beware of imitation!!
Meet and greet the designer/milliner who can be spotted manning the booth, if not searching for the best frozen yoghurt in the vicinity.



The cutest baby shoes can be found at Tip Toey Joey selling the comfiest Chuck Bass-inspired baby loafers. No socks necessary!
They have shoes for baby girls too.



These tees make you want a baby all over again.
Nationalistic and fanatic baby clothes by The Urban Baby are priced at Php 450-550 each. Sooo cute!!



My kumare, Cher Anonas sells not-your-typical breastfeeding clothes at Plume.



There's a tinge of retro-chic in these dresses that newbie mom Cher thought of while nursing my godson.



Still on the retro theme, I love these baby blankets outside, priced at Php 750 each



and these Indie Art organizers benefitting fair trade craftsmen. Priced at Php 450 up, you can't go wrong.



Human Touch pillow cases and home accessories are now in Manila care of Me & U, which recently opened on the 3rd level of Eastwood Mall.



Human Touch is one of my favorite places to shop for gifts in Bangkok. At some point we even inquired about bringing it here.
So glad somebody finally did it, so no need to hoard in Bangkok.



And while you're at it, try our new Beef Teriyaki at Pepper Lunch at the Concourse.
Now at Rockwell and Shangri-La Plaza mall.

It began at Bonifacio High Street. I stopped by the Speedo shop where I saw that a full range of Comme des Garçons sportswear was being sold.



The swimwear range includes female racerbacks, two-piece and powerback swim suits, and male 8cm brief and jammer shorts.



Non-swimming items include male and female warm up jackets and pants available in both woven and knitted versions. A female ¾ pant is also available in woven fabric.



There's a cute little mini skirt, male and female short sleeve T-shirts, polo shirts, technical shorts and board shorts. In Manila, the collection is available at Bonifacio High Street, Glorietta 4, Robinsons’ Place Manila and SM Megamall.

Next I dropped by Dimensione where Bench Pinoy Lab has sprung up in one corner.



I was attracted to the the kitschy recycled tarpaulin tote bags being sold for only Php 129. Knowing fully well I have too many tote bags at home, I still couldn't leave Piolo and Jon Mullally behind. So I bought them.





Tonight we ended up at the Powerplant mall where our friend, Ingrid Go, has opened the Accessories Lab with her partner Dina.



It's a rich, kikay girl's haven on the 2nd level of the mall.



Read all about it here.



We passed by the Levi's store. There was this oversized canvas messenger bag I really love. I love oversized. But it costs Php 14,999 with a pair of distressed cropped jeans with holes. Jeroen stopped me. I am still thinking about it.



Finally, another friend, Ruby Gan, opened the Chocolate Schu Bar a few steps away.



I like the heel of this shoe.







Only 4 days to Christmas. I'm not even done shopping. And you?

The opening of Giordano Concepts with Giordano Ladies at the Powerplant will most likely happen this December. Just the same I can't wait. I hope they'll have these ladies jackets in stock.

The Power Plant mall goes on sale this weekend.
Enjoy extended mall hours:
Friday — 11am to 11pm
Saturday — 10am to 11pm
Sunday — 10am to 9pm

You might want to drop by the Baker's fair and Pepper Lunch while you're at it.
This is going to be a serious food and shopping weekend.

Lunch with the steak boys, Jeroen and Elbert.
Elbert fixed Jeroen's iPhone.



Ice cream with Gilda



Bumped into Rajo, Reb and Nix at Archeology



Schmoozing with the Grey One Socialites



Dinner with BB



And everything happened at Rockwell!

The best of Manila's home-based bakers come together to sell goodies at Rockwell's Power Plant mall beginning all weekends of September up to December.

Experience Gayuma's caramel chocolate cake called "Beats Sex Anytime"
Chocolate Confection's pure Belgian Chocolates
Patisserie Caroline's Tunnel of Fudge chocolate cake
Dezato Mochi's Chocolate Truffle Filled Mochi
Empire's cheesecake
Puff Mommy's signature cream puffs

Estrel's Caramel cake


Big Pea's cupcakes with edible beads
Cru Kitchen's cinnamon rolls
Iya's giant pastillas
Costa Brava
Saltine
San Lo's Famous empanadas
Vargas Kitchen
Kitchen's Best

The Sweet Life By Ange


and did I miss anything?
See you at the mall!

For more info, please call 898-1702 and look for Paula Peralta.

If you're headed towards Rockwell today, look for Mich Dulce's booth at the Urban Bazaar.
And while you're at it, stop by Pepper Lunch!

Another great idea from Rockwell



And while you're at it, grab a Pepper Lunch!

Atty. Adel Tamano



Truce: Senator Lacson and Carlos Celdran



Jeroen with Alan Peter and Lani Cayetano



Michael Salientes and Jessica Zafra



Keno, kumain ka dito!



Pepper Lunch is now open at the Powerplant mall in front of Rustan's supermarket at the Concourse. (Please bring cash while we work on our credit cards. :)

From my Inbox:

Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:58:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Dangerous Crocs!

Dear Friends,

I just want to warn you that if you own Crocs sandals, it's not a good idea
to wear them in the malls. Just a few days ago, this is what happened to my
nephew who got his foot trapped when his Croc was jammed in an escalator in
Rockwell. Luckily there was a good samaritan who was able to stop the
escalator in time. The strap on the sandal caused gashes on his foot until
(the sandal) broke off and was swallowed by the escalator.
The poor kid was in shock the rest of the day but he's fine now.

After the incident, there was a parent who approached my sister-in-law. He
told her their nephew was not so lucky because his nephew was limping
and bleeding when his Crocs sandal got caught in the escalator.

As of this writing, Crocs distributors have not responded to their
complaint.

Take care!

Regards, Balds



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