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Miguel, the brother of Amina Aranaz (of Aranaz bags), has started his own line of laptop sleeves under the label JUNKIE.  The laptop sleeves are produced in the same factory as the intricately made Aranaz bags.  They are padded for extra protection and have a microfiber lining to keep precious gear free from scratches.  Prices range from P1,000 to P1,700.  Click on the jump for more info and to see more designs.

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Get your waistlines ready…Krispy Kreme is in Manila!

On the window of the Krispy Kreme store, you’ll see the “hot light”—a neon “HOT DOUGHNUTS NOW” sign, indicating when fresh hot doughnuts are available. Once you step inside the store, check your diet at the door, because there is no room for it (or your fitness conscience) in Doughnut Land!

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I’ll admit I wasn’t much of an art person before. It was rare for me to find a piece that I could relate to, let alone truly loved. I had been to a few museums all over, and I kind of felt like I was just going through the motions, seeing what “had to be seen.” Recently, however, I’ve had a change of art, er, heart. Having been exposed to the local art scene, I discovered that there are quite a few pieces out there that are more my speed—and these are actually things that I could afford!

Two off-the-beaten-path places I visited were Juan “Johnny” Alcazaren’s studio, and the art space known as Pablo. Johnny’s place holds a lot of interesting, quirky stuff that he made himself—collages of “found” items, music-sheet lamps, even pieces of furniture. I especially liked his whimsical nightlights and his tiny-ass chairs! The chairs, which can sit on the palm of your hand, fill one shelf and go for a mere P500 each—not bad, considering they’re all painstakingly made by hand.

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Bench Warehouse Sale. December 2, 9, 16. Mañalac Avenue, Tanyag, Taguig.

Globe Telecom and Rustan’s. Zara, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, and Store Specialists brands. November 26-28, 2006. Rockwell Tent. 10am to 8pm.

Webmaster’s Note: The Globe Telecom and Rustan’s Sale is for Globe Platinum subscribers and BPI Gold and Silver credit cardholders.

Sent via e-mail by Mikka Genito of Crossings Department Store.

Preview this season’s hottest trends as The Ramp unveils its holiday collections on November 25, 2006, 5pm at the Shangri-la Mall’s Grand Atrium (near the fountain).

Featuring latest additions to The Ramp: Details, Souk, Chedar, Cris de Nerfs, Pret-a-Party and men’s lines from Jun Escario and Puey Quinones.

Join us for some cocktails and good music after the show and let us help you shop for that fabulous wardrobe this season! Designers and stylists will be at your service so don’t miss this opportunity! You might just be one of the lucky winners to get free on-hand styling and a designer outfit from The Ramp’s designers—Debbie Co, Tippi Ocampo, Tina Navarro, Puey Quinones, Richie Ortega, and Mel Orlina!

Click on the thumbnail and print yourselves out a copy of the invite to claim your gift at The Ramp!