I'm not very particular with the kind of comb I use because I'm blessed with thick hair and healthy…read morescalp. In fact, I still carry on my back pocket the cheap local brand of fine tooth comb that my dad gave me when I was still a teenager. But the case is different with my niece. She has extremely thin hair and quite a sensitive scalp to boot. No wonder she didn't like to have her hair combed. While prowling the shops in SM Megamall, I came across Hua Mulan, a kiosk selling high-quality handcrafted combs made from horn and wood. I inquired about their products and the staff at the counter told me about wood comb being gentle on the scalp. It helps prevent hair fall and is easy to use. Since the items at Hua Mulan are quite expensive, averaging around PHP 400.00 - PHP 500.00 each, I told the staff that I would return for a refund if the comb I bought didn't help with my niece's problem. The staff half-jokingly said yes. I actually went back to the kiosk after a few days, not to return the comb I bought for my niece but to buy three more as gifts for my sister, my mom, and my aunt who all had sensitive scalps.

Uniqlo is now one of my favorite brands. When I say brands I do mean brands and not just clothing…read morein particular. I mean, I love the fact that Uniqlo sells high quality stuff at extremely low prices. They make the expensive stuff very affordable. Uniqlo gives people what they're really looking for, value. Price is what we pay for. It's the money that leaves our pocket or wallet. Value is what we in turn receive and Uniqlo gives it in spades. I mean, damn, some of their products are made from supima cotton. It's some of the best fabrics on the planet. I'm no expert, but the fact that they're able to sell it at such a low price point is amazing to say the least. I walk into Uniqlo with a few thousand pesos and walk out rich in clothes. They have almost anything I could possibly be looking for. The fun thing about Uniqlo is that it's always like this massive store that feels more like a grocery store than a clothing store. You'll here someone say something over the mic about a special discount or what not. The Uniqlo in SM is by far my favorite since it's the biggest one among the lot.

Uniqlo is probably my favorite clothing brand right now. It's simple and minimalistic, with the…read morebasics that get you through every day in style. Their jeans are so comfortable and it's great how they're so stretchy. Also, their tees are great! The recent collections of their graphic tees include Star Wars, American Movie Characters, Pixar, and a whole lot of other neat, sleek designs. Their shirts really get you to breathe comfortably, and the cloth just feels so good that I even wear the nice shirts at home! Also, one of the more popular choices in Uniqlo for the college males are the Easy Shorts, and with all those different colors to choose from, it's not hard to see why we like to hoard as many as we can and wear them every day. They're just so comfy! Uniqlo is priced awfully okay for an international brand, and there are always some items on sale. Something completely underrated in Uniqlo: the socks. They're so cute, and some of the nice designs go as low as P90 per pair when they're on sale! They're such a steal.

Quirks Novelties & Curiosities is an interesting store to say the least. They have all sorts of…read moreknickknacks that you didn't think you wanted or needed but now that's right in front of you, you're frothing at the mouth for it. Their products are nothing more but simple things, but jazzed up in a way that makes it quirky and interesting. One of the best examples I can think of (and one I really want) is the scratch off world map they sell. It's basically a matte black world map with a gold foil overlay. The idea is for you to scratch off the places you've been to, one country at a time. Quite an interesting conversation piece when hung at home, wouldn't you agree? One weakness I see with Quirks is that with all their products, nothing is vital. What happens is that people, including me, just go inside and ooh and aah without buying anything. Though I have to admit, that map sure is tempting.

As the name suggests, everything you find at Quirks is simply quirky, novelty, and entertaining. It…read moreoffers products that take ordinary things designed in such unique ways that make decorating and gifting even more fun. It's difficult seeing the line between knowing what you need and what you want in this store because most of the products have actual practical use, but the appearance is so deceptive as though they are merely toys to play with. It's always fun browsing products at Quirks. My favorite item? The scratch world map!

Not too many people I know patronize GEOX and whether that's due to a lack of marketing or simply…read morebecause their products don't appeal to a wide clientele beats me. All I know is that I'm very much a fan of this shoe and its appearance. I purchased the classiest looking pair of loafers that I've ever owned from here a few years ago and I loved those shoes dearly. They were white leather with a metal buckle in the center and I always felt so sharply dressed in them. It's a shame that they gave out recently. Have a look if you're on the prowl for a new pair of shoes.

Kultura Filipino is conveniently located in the Mall of Asia. The Mall of Asia gets a lot of…read moretourists each day (especially those who might be flying back home soon), so that was a brilliant idea to put this store inside the mall. Kultura Filipino has a wide variety of pasalubong (souvenirs) to bring back as gifts for loved ones or as keepsakes for yourself. The prices aren't the cheapest, in fact you can for sure find cheaper souvenirs elsewhere throughout the Philippines, however, the items here shouldn't break the bank (especially if you are on a budget). I for one like Kultura Filipino and their items due to the variety and the convenience, since I can make last-minute pasalubong purchases before going home. I look forward to visiting the store again on my next trip back to the Philippines.

For anyone coming to the Philippines and don't have time to go to other places for souvenir things,…read morethis is the store to go to! They have all the native items to buy from clothes including barong, shelled dishes to frames, pasol (lighted stars), jewelry to sweets. Very surprised there was a store like this in the SM Megamall (mega A side). I liked everything but only limited funds to buy a lot at the time for me. The prices of course is a little expensive here but if you have no time and still have to travel to get to the cheaper store, I would just buy from here. It's organized and clean. [121/100]

I'm a practical person so when I choose gifts for my friends and family, I make sure that the items…read moreI give them have practical uses. Towels are some of the items that I love to give as gifts. But I don't just buy ordinary towels. For years now, I have been giving away Aquazorb towels. As the name implies, this product is made from microfiber, making it soft, fluffy, super absorbent, and quick drying. You can choose from different sizes, colors and types of Aquazorb towels as well. The regular microfiber is a lot cheaper than the ultra-thin type, which is ideal for sporty people. It's also not hard to find an Aquazorb kiosk because they are present in almost all major malls in the Metro. Of all the Aquazorb outlets, my favorite is the one in Shangri-la Plaza because it has a bigger selection of products, plus it also offers embroidery services so you can customize your purchases. The price of the service is a measly five pesos per letter for a maximum of 8 letters per towel only. So unless your name is Bartholomew, you have nothing to worry about. You can even choose from Gothic or Script fonts.

today at the moment dialing their landline, just ringing nobody answers. my concern is our items…read morenot all put inside our box. we have two missing items....kindly assist.

The Pure Gold branch in Pasig opened just a few years ago. It has been a landmark for me and my…read morefriends every time we have to think of a place where we could meet up. I don't go here a lot because I rarely do my own grocery shopping and Pure Gold isn't exactly a fun place to be in. Pure Gold is like a smaller version of SM Supermarket. At first, I didn't like this place because the interiors don't really look nice and it's nowhere near as big as the other grocery stores that I have been to. However, after I shopped there, I realized that Pure Good has certain qualities that actually make it unique and interesting. It has a wide selection of products from groceries and household items. The best thing about this place is that they offer both local and international items. Some products that they sell here are also cheaper compared to the ones that are being sold in bigger shopping centers, like SM Megamall.

Imagine Japan Home Centre, times 4 in size, with *MORE THINGS YOU DON'T NEED BUT BUY ANYWAY*. And,…read morean emphasis needs to be made here-- when I say things, I also mean CUTE things. A LOT OF THEM. Sweet jeezuz. Fellow scout Angela R. introduced Saizen to me, and on my first trip I recall giggling at the sight of that yellow, obnoxious, banana carrying case (it's like, a house for your banana. Yep! They had it first before Groupon US, ok?). If Japan Home Centre is mostly focused on home essentials (and a few not-so-essentials), Saizen makes it a point that the store is stocked with a plethora of tempting non-essentials! Which is really, really going to choke your wallet. You just want all of those japanese paper lanterns and origami paper and tiny wooden clothespins and a cat cookie cutter and garden elves and and and and...... @_@ It's probably a wise idea to stick to a budget before shopping here. One piece of advice: PROCEED WITH CAUTION.