That once hallowed enclave that was once only an array of shoe retailers and one of the best Italian restaurants in the city which became an informal hang-out of independent filmmakers, conceptual artists, Palanca award-winners wearing the faces (and the paunch) of tired journalists or ad copy writers, refusenik musicians, and several creative miscreants is no more. (p.44)
I was also half-listening to G when she said we would be sourcing her shoes from Abbylyn’s in Cubao Expo.
So I did not really know what to expect, but I envisioned the place to be filled with factory outlets and whatnot. But when we got there, I was excited to see that there are rows of stores which sell pre-loved items, trinkets, clothes, antiques, cameras, old books and records, collectibles and of course, shoes. There were bars and restaurants, and artists, and girls drinking their wine straight from the bottle.
We ate at Bellini's, a cozy authentic Italian restaurant, and tried different pasta dishes and their pizza with four toppings instead. We were given a complimentary shot of sweet wine after the meal (we haven't actually reached the wine-and-cheese stage). We were trying to act like we have "leveled-up", but we ended up acting like kids. I think the three of us were amazed with what this nook in Cubao actually had to offer.
And of the things it offered me, I said yes to these. :D
I originally bought one with a handbag pendant, but the chainlink was detached from the pendant before I can even say "what shall I buy next?", so I settled for this one, but it proved to be a nicer buy.
Meet the flying pig. The charms are at P10 a pop, so cheap!
So Cubao Expo, I guess I'll be seeing you again soon. :D###
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