A Beautiful Escape

I love antique shops!

I am a firm believer of the mantra, “if you look hard enough, you will find something of value,” and today it came true. Literally.

While having a rest at the Golf Club in Tagaytay Highlands, I walked around and stopped at a little shop called, BALI. It sold everything from antique pots and plates, to vintage jewelry.

My eyes gravitated to the pharaoh pendant necklace, which costs 350! I did a double take and asked for the price again, which was really 350! I immediately grabbed it and paid for it.

Since my friends were still there ogling at some vintage earrings, I squatted down and spotted a pair of sunglasses underneath a coffee table. It was a pair of Ray-bans. And it costs… only 200 pesos!

Today was my lucky day, even the owner said so. I will definitely go back to BALI and see if I can find any more interesting stuff.

March 24 2012 | 2 Notes - Read More →
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I love this necklace! The snake vs. eagle design is a powerful statement piece.

March 13 2012 | 1 Notes - Read More →
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Imagine my surprise when I saw this in Sea of Shoes! You know my love for all things snake, especially when it comes to accessories!

Snake bracelets and snake rings are abundant now, but this! I haven’t seen this in the Philippines yet! OMG This is so amazing! A bit too much for conservative Philippines, but still, I’m sure it will draw quite a lot of stares should I manage to have one.

Also, Sea of Shoes is my new addiction. Ms. Aldridge is so pretty, and her photos, superb!