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This season, metallic accessories are hot, hot, hot! So next time the retail bug bites, splurge on sparkly, silver sandals for a mega-dose of disco glam chic. Pair them with grey skinny jeans and a billowy top for a relaxed day look and a slinky, matte-colored mini dress and diamonds for a dazzling, Studio 54-esque ensemble.

(UPDATE: August 3, 2006) CEBU PACIFIC Seat Sale. P99 to Kalibo, Aklan and Tagbilaran, Bohol. Promo period: August 3-10, 2006. Travel period: August 14-October 19, 2006. Visit www.cebupacificair.com for more details.

(UPDATE: August 2, 2006) CONFETTI ANNIVERSARY SALE, August 1-31, 2006. Glorietta.

DEBENHAMS Sale up to 50% off selected items. July 14-Aug 5, 2006. Shangri-La Plaza.

ROBINSONS DEPARTMENT STORE Accessories Sale, until Aug 5, 2006. All branches.

TERRANOVA Final Reduction Sale, up to 70% off. Until supplies last. All branches.

The most stylish laptop is upon us! (Well, until this one gets obsolete or “so last season” as most gadgets do after some time.) With 2GHz of pure Intel Core Duo power, the new MacBook makes your digital life so much easier. And thanks to the iLife ‘06 application, everything that you make from scratch—like home videos, podcasts, and music recordings—can be shared with friends and family with no trouble at all. Best of all, the MacBook is the most affordable DualCore Mac notebook to date, and it even comes in two colors to complement all your outfits. (more…)

I have a short list of My Favorite Chocolate Cakes which I consider the best, and I am happy to share the latest addition to that exclusive club: XANADU, from UCC Café.

This exquisite cake is for serious chocolate lovers. It is rich and heavy, but not TOO sweet. I love the fact that I can taste the bitterness of chocolate in the cake. (more…)

Message from Xandra Ramos of The Ramp at Crossings:

The Fashion Lab at The Ramp invites you to another unique workshop on how to be fashionable. Preview magazine’s chic crew—Anne Bella, Liz Uy, and Kissa Castañeda come together for an afternoon of distinctive trends and fabulous tips featuring the newest collections from the Ramp. See the latest must-have pieces from Wildflower, Rocco and Vado. Afternoon cocktails from Rene Barbier for all those who register and join. Get a chance to win a free makeover from the Preview crew and an entire outfit from The Ramp. Join us this Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 4:00 p.m for Fashion Lab in The Ramp at Crossings, 2nd Floor, Shangri-La Plaza.

Update (7/26/06): To register for the event, you can e-mail ladies@crossings.com.ph. Or you can just show up at the event.