Abaca, Cebu

Shopgirl was in Cebu last weekend. I tagged along to get away from Manila. But I didn't even have time to hit the beach .. boohoo. We tried to book in Shangri-la's Chi Spa but it was fully booked.. another boo

But the romantic and exceptional dinner in Abaca Resort made up for everything lacking in my quest to make the most out of my quick R&R.

I was eager to share this piece of heaven with all of you. Took some photos for your visual pleasure. Hope the pictures speak for itself. It’s a MUST to dine in Abaca when you are in Cebu.

I give it a 5/5 – no kidding!

Perfect ambiance, delectable dishes, friendly staff, beautiful interior and landscaping – nothing short of perfection.

It’s the perfect hideaway with only 9 guest villas (talk about exclusivity)

** Abaca Resort is featured in Metro magazines June Issue

THE "24 HOUR"

Next on my bag shopping list is definitely Gerard Darel's Silver Python skin bag. Dubbed as THE "24 HOUR" this arm candy is made of precious python skin, coated with a fine layer of silver metal.

I love how the bag is metallic but is not as bling-bling and riveting as other metallic bags this season. And plus points that this baby has no logo or screaming monograms. Don't know why but lately, I've been having some serious issues with brands that have too much logos (ok, except Goyard *snicker*) or bags that everyone just seem to have

**The harder to find, the more I must have it

This Parisian design house has been owned and managed by it's founders since 1971. Charlotte Gainsbourg, GERARD DAREL’s muse, is an accomplished musician, and actress. Her album 5:55 topped French and International charts and she is rapidly becoming one of the industry’s most sought after actresses.

Charlotte's mother is Jane Birkin, more popularly known as the woman who inspired the iconinc Birkin.