Trying to purchase a paper bag because my paper bag broke. They told me that i need to purchase…read moretheir item in order for me to purchase a paper bag.

I am solidly as butch a bro as a bro can be butch (quick, say that fast ten times). I try to live…read moreas close to Conan the Barbarian as I can, including fur briefs, and I have no time for girly things, especially cute ones. I'm lying. I'm actually secure in my sexuality, and I have no problems with the more, er, girly aesthetic, especially in art. A'postrophe has, then, actually been pretty cool in my opinion. Hell, what would you call a place that attempts to sell a brass skull to you for five thousand pesos? Now a good friend of mine, whenever we go out, somehow finds her feet walking towards this place, and the first time this happened, her fear I think was that I'd be uncomfortable. I was totally at home, which may have freaked her out a bit, yes, but really, this place is cool. A'postrophe speaks is that off-kilter, reliable place for you to find that special accessory that would make a look just work (bear with me here), without looking like you rely on an ABS-CBN magazine for fashion (pro tip from a straight dude: girlfriend, don't. they're always one Coachella season late). Definitely buying that brass skull.

My siblings grew up playing tennis when Bonifacio Naval Station was still a Philippine Navy Base…read moreinside Fort Bonifacio. Every weekend, my father would get us out of bed, on to the car and in the courts as early as 7:00 or 8:00 in the morning. And Toby's was always our go-to place for tennis supplies...racquet strings, overgrips and down to tennis balls. Everything we every needed was always there, and in stock. The staff are attentive and even offer advice to your equipment needs. And the price is always reasonable and the products are of great quality. Of course, Toby's doesn't just stock tennis gear. You can also find items here for other sports or for fitness. I always make it a point to browse what's in store...often helps to see what's new with the sports I play, as Toby's stock is always up-to-date with the times. Don't look any further than Toby's for your sports and fitness needs...

Toby's sports is probably the biggest and best store for all your fitness needs! I started playing…read moretennis at six years old, and for as long as I can remember, I've always headed straight to Toby's for any of my sporting goods needs! They carry really good and real quality brands! Toby's has helped me reach a lot of my fitness goals because of their very affordable prices too! I was able to attain my dream of having all sorts of weights and equipment for my home gym! Their personnel are very attentive and helpful in the physical stores of Toby's. But if you want to shop in the comfort of your own home, you can even shop in their online store http://www.tobys.com/!

The name is so apt for what this store is about. Just pretty little trinkets that bring happiness…read moreto simple women. Think of things that will make your most prim and proper, most modest Tita smile. I always find myself coming here when I cram for Christmas presents because I'm sure I'll find something dainty and pretty here for my in-laws, cousins and nieces. They sell stylish bags and purses, accessories and even some scrapbooking stuff. And they're not only pretty, the prices are really friendly too. When I've finished buying for gifts, I make sure I buy something for myself too, since they don't cost much. My husband, bless his generous heart, likes giving me presents that are functional and oftentimes, quite costly. I remember telling him one time when a special occasion was approaching, "Don't buy me something expensive. Just take me shopping at Simple Joys."

Ahh Mendrez. The sign of their store alone is enough to conjure up found memories of my early…read moreadolescent years. I often bought school shoes in this store. I would go here with my mom and she would recommend to me a pair that was in fashion. Back then fashion was the least of my concerns. So long as I didn't look like a garish clown I was happy with what I wore. So far as I know, Mendrez is a local brand. So there, you can already tell that there's a level of craftsmanship and quality in material that you won't find in foreign brands whether in the US, Japan, or Europe. That said, out of the local brands of shoes, I have to conceded that Mendrez is probably the only one that I'll ever trust. Most of the shoes I bought from Mendrez actually lasted me for quite a long time. When we hear of local, there's a strong tendency to think that it's something that won't last for more than a year. To it's credit my Mendrez lasted me for two years of everyday wear.

A good old reliable store for basic shoe needs; I used to buy black flats for school here, haha…read more While some of the designs can occasionally be a little bland, I like how Mendrez is able to follow the trends set by more expensive brands and offer their own versions for half or even a quarter of the prices of other stores. I recently replaced an old beat up pair of sandals with ones from here. They're sturdily built, comfy, and stylish without being in your face. I'm definitely a fan!