5 Ways to recharge at Bonifacio High Street Global City

Rarely do I get out these days and when I do, I like to maximize it and have the most enjoyable time ever. So Bonifacio High Street may not be something new and exciting but for people who have cocooned like me, this is the perfect place to unwind and relax in peace sans the crowd. The open air setup is lovely at night, so follow my lead on an evening say 6PM onwards.



1. Grab a grub at Italianni's - I am not a blogger endorser of this diner but I love how the place always have space for me. Lets me cross out waiting for a table on my hassle's list. Plus, the atmosphere takes me to Italy (I know). I am a sucker for interior design and the framed photos of great Italian places sends me a romantic vibe.



What to order: Their spinach and artichoke formaggio is good stuff but when on a budget, I love their free focaccia bread dipped in E-V-O-O and balsamic vinegar while waiting for my roast pork. Did I mention they have both Perrier and San Pellegrino?

2. Enjoy The Spa - remember to walk-in The Spa before you go for dinner but don't slip on that robe just yet. Simply make a quick reservation for when after you have enjoyed your food. This way you don't have to, you guessed it, wait for your turn once you are ready.



What to get: A full body massage at The Spa starts at Php 800 and you can already enjoy both a sauna and a dip in the jacuzzi. Perfect for burning the calories from dinner.

3. Window shop - at night it is more breezy to walk along the different shops Bonifacio High Street has to offer. I like spending some minutes in Make Room and Havaianas to try on the latest flip flops. Muji also recently opened which could also fancy you for 30 minutes or so.



4. Bookworms crawl to Fully Booked - a book lover can stay for hours inside's Fully Booked's 6 storey worth of books. My latest guilty purchase was of Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic and Mini Shopaholic. Further your enthusiasm for reading by browsing in areas you wouldn't normally read on.

For the next item, you may wish to purchase the latest issue of your favorite magazine. Mine currently are Working Mom and Smart Parenting. Go figure.



5. Cap this perfect night at Starbucks - and you don't have to leave Fully Booked's building because Starbucks is on the fourth floor. For a more interesting time here, make it a frappucino happy hour. Order something different like the new Soy Green Tea Frappucino or for a warm mug, try their hot Chai Tea Latte.

And if you are not ready to go home yet, Serendra is just right across the High Street. You can find pastry shops in there and one must-try for takeaways is Conti's and Mary Grace.

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.

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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! :)