Read like Carrie Bradshaw

Inside the posh Greenbelt 5, I spotted a newly opened Fully Booked branch and could not help but check out the style books they have on shelf.

This book caught my attention:

Not a style book but if you are a fan of Sex and the City, then you must recognize this! Carrie Bradshaw read the Love Letters of Great Men to Mr. Big in one scene and "ever thine, ever mine, ever ours, Love L" is actually printed at the back of this book.

READ MORE AFTER THE JUMP...

I can imagine the most chic city ladies reading this book before slumber. More details on this book: http://fullybookedonline.com/productdetails.asp?id=3738

After finally letting go of Ursula Doyle's book, I went on to explore the new Fully Booked branch. At the far end of the book store, I met Nina Garcia again but with a newer book called The One Hundred. Fully Booked was kind enough to have one copy open for browsing and it was love at first sight.

The One Hundred by Nina Garcia reminds me of Style by Kate Spade, with stylish pastel illustrations of the must-have items on your closet and style ideas. The One Hundred will save you time and money while still maintaining your fab-ulous style.

More details on this book :http://fullybookedonline.com/productdetails.asp?id=3496

I can't wait to have copies of these two lovely books and add them to my collection! Visit Fully Booked at Greenbelt 5 and don't forget to visit the boutiques of our local fashion and bag designers.

50 Must-Buys in Manila

From the voguish minds of internationally renowned jewelry designer Janina Dizon Hoschka and leading fashion stylist Michael Salientes, comes the book 50 Must-Buys in Manila.

The book guides stylephiles in discovering the most fashionable pieces and luxurious spots that are found right here in the city. Get to know the who's who from the designers, chefs, and stylists in full colour. A perfect gift for any shopinggera and chic individuals who want to take pride in our own Filipino products.

The 50 Must-Buys in Manila would be launched on 20th December (Saturday) at Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street from 2-6PM. Purchase the book during the launch and get a chance to win designer pieces from the creators themselves.

Relax in Style at Fully Booked Boni High

6 floors of books, music, movies, stationery, coffee, and style - Fullybooked at the Bonifacio High Street provides a relaxing destination for the bookworms who want to read and shop in style.

For stylephiles, the 2nd floor is a haven of books by authors like Rachel Zoe, Nina Garcia and Camilla Morton.

I spotted the must have fashion and style titles that I only used to see at Amazon. Luckily, Fullybooked has passionate staff who are bookworms themselves. They say, they take the risk of importing new and niche titles to come up with a wide collection where every book is almost available. Fullybooked also negotiates with publishers here and abroad.

At the Boni High branch, it's quiet and serene, there are comfy reading chairs where you can browse interesting titles like The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia. If you're not sure of which book to grab, just ask this chic lady at the Lifestyle section.

See you there! :)

A Girl for All Seasons

I had a great day today, starting from giving my aunt a lovely eyebrow trimming and ending with a Japanese dinner at home. In between, I squeezed in accompanying my aunt to the salon for a haircut and browsing (aka private reading) at a bookstore.


A Girl for All Seasons was generously opened and I had the privilege to hold, smell, and read it for the first time. The golden book features each month of the year and gives inspiration, advice, and noteworthy tips you can follow the whole year 'round. The content of the book is oozing with fabulousity as it comes from famous designers, personalities, and celebrities! Mahnolo Blahnik and Beyonce to mention a few.

The first chapter encourages every girl to keep track of their lives through writing, it even had a crash course for blogging - talk about being updated with the modern times right? I love it.

This is the perfect self-gift this season, it'll give us tons of ideas for new year's resolutions! :) I can't wait to have it for myself, read it during early mornings with a cup of coffee and a waffle. Purrfect!

Read the excerpt here

Who is your style inspiration?

I am not fluent with designers, labels, or even seasons yet I look up to the stars (read: celebs in Hollywood) when it comes to fashion. They wear it right (sometimes) and they set the trends.

I have been always fond of the Olsen Twins, I am still hung up on their "homeless" look as other people call it. Baggy tops, layered outfits, and boots - it's not the usual tight fitting ultra-feminine type of clothes you see everyday.

I also like the deconstructed-looking outfits by Commes des Garcons and I've recently found a new idol in the person of - seaofshoes.typepad.com


The Olsens have released a book called "Influence", I'd love a copy when I see one at the bookstore.

How about you? Who is your Style inspiration?