Marks and Spencer has a huge variety of products that you can get for everyone in your family, your manito/manita, friends and loved ones. They have a section full of fashion items and accessories, bath and body products, and my favorite, the food section. Food is probably the best gift to give since it can be enjoyed by everyone.

Here are some of the Marks and Spencer products that you can gift this Christmas.

Digestives

Digestive biscuits layered with milk or dark chocolate. These biscuits are perfect pairing for your afternoon tea or morning coffee. Also comes in plain variant. Perfect gift for our grandparents.

All Butter Cookies

Crunchy, rich and buttery cookies. Comes in Triple Belgian Chocolate Chunk, Pistachio & Almond, Belgian Chocolate Chunk, Reduced Fat Belgian Chocolate Chunk, and Sultana variants.

Extremely Chocolatey Biscuits

These products have more chocolate than biscuit. It comes in bars and rounds variants, and offered in Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate flavors.

Operetta

A whole hazelnut surrounded by a rich praline cream and crispy wafer, coated with milk chocolate and chopped hazelnuts.

Belgian Chocolate Chunk Cookie Selection

A selection of all butter cookies with Belgian white, dark and milk chocolate chunks.

Wines

Marks and Spencer has a selection of wine gifts that will make the perfect present. They offer wines from France, Italy, and Spain to name a few.

These are just some of gift items that you can find at Marks and Spencer. They also have nicely packaged gift sets to choose from.

Visit Marks and Spencer at the Ground Floor of Ayala Center Cebu.

Penshoppe was established in 1986 and it’s one of the pioneer in the fashion retail industry in the Philippines. Over the years, Penshoppe has evolved into a lifestyle brand offering a wide array of merchandise. Penshoppe is known for fresh take on casual wear in very affordable price point.

The new store has this bright and fun vibe, and features decals that represents Cebu. Every corner of the store is very instagrammable.

During the launch, #TeamPenshoppe ambassadors, Taner Mata, Emilio Francisco, and Maria Fabiana graced the event.

Visit the new Penshoppe store at the 2nd Level of Ayala Center Cebu.

Ayala Center Cebu takes part with a list of activities for the whole family, and will run the entire summer.

During the media launch, Ayala Center Cebu talked about the PLAY campaign. They also presented the list of activities lined up this summer around the mall.

The Songs of Summer
Venue: The Terraces
Date: April 5 to May 24, Wednesdays, 8pm-10pm
Partner: 22 Tango

Taekwondo
Venue: Active Zone
Date: April 3 to May 28, Monday to Friday, 11am-12nn
Partner: Kenn Sports Academy

Jumping Clay
Venue: Active Zone
Date: April 3 to May 28, Wednesdays, 2pm-5pm
Partner: Jumping Clay

Vanguard Cardfight
Venue: Active Zone
Date: April 1 to May 27, Saturdays, 1pm-5pm
Partner: Play 2 Learn

Summer Latin Dance Workshops
Venue: Active Zone
Date: April 17 to May 8, Monday to Thursday, 6pm-8pm
Partner: Cebu Salsa Club

Coach A Metabolic Fitness Camp
Venue: The Terraces
Date: April 25 to June 3, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 6pm-8pm/6am-8am(Saturdays)
Partner: Coach Alan Choachuy

Gold’s Gym Fitness Sessions
Venue: The Terraces
Date: May 3 to 31, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6pm-8pm
Partner: Gold’s Gym

PLAY: Life-size game installations
Venue: Around the mall
Date: April 21 to June 3, Mall hours

Head to Ayala Center Cebu and enjoy summer in the city with the whole family!

General, a lifestyle store offering premium quality apparel, footwear, accessories and grooming products opened in Cebu last year to cater the needs of a cosmopolitan man. Just in time for the holiday season, General recently released its latest collection the can serve as a perfect gift for the special man in your life.

Bering

Inspired by the iconic Danish sailor Vitus Bering, the first European to discover Alaska and eventually have the straits he crossed named after him in his honor, also known as the Bering Strait, as well as a time zone, we now know of as Bering Time, the Bering brand blends minimalistic Danish design and extraordinarily optimal materials to come up with watches that are inspired by the beauty of the arctic with its clear, streamlined forms, and pure elegance. One among which is the Bering Slim Solar Watch, an environmentally friendly watch that has a power reserve. Capable of running for six to twelve months once fully charged, the watch is comprised of scratch resistant sapphire crystal, brushed stainless steel, and fine mesh or calf leather. Plus, it features a 3D look with its raised indices – making it stylish, elegant, and easy to read.

Red Wing Shoes

Founded in 1905 by a local shoe merchant, Red Wing Shoes are crafted with skill and precision by the most discerning shoe makers. Each shoe goes through six processes of construction including the cutting, fitting, bottoming, Goodyear welt construction, toe types, and finishing – all of which are meticulously accomplished by passionate experts. Moreover, Red Wing Shoes are constructed using premium leather from its very own S.B. Foot Tanning Company and are available in round toe, moccasin toe, capped toe, and brogue toe.

Millican

Inspired by the life and times of Millican Dalton, a self-proclaimed “professor of adventure” who spent his daylight hours taking paying guests on rock climbing and mountaineering expeditions around the Lake District, Millican makes sustainable bags for the conscious traveller. Setting the brand apart from other outdoor bag brands is its environmentally-conscious construction process as it makes use of organic cotton, recycled polyester, vegetable tanned leather, and stainless steel.

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts with a heart for mother nature, Millican carries rucksacks, roll packs, and ruffle bags in capacities of 18L, 25L, 32L, and 40L. Millican also has casual silhouettes for casual everyday use.

General also offers products from other premium brands like Victorinox Apparel, Lyle & Scott, Stance, Herschel, Dr. Martens, G-Star, Hex, Johnson and Murphy shoes, Rains, Raen, Swims, and Hedgren. They also offer a Curatorship program in which they invite individuals, brands, and icons to redesign the store’s interiors.

They also have a General Assembly social event where in they invite key influencers and VIP customers to come together and witness the inauguration of the store’s latest curatorship.

Visit General located in the expansion wing of Ayala Center Cebu and Bonifacio High Street in BGC.

The night was filled with crazy shopping, flowing drinks and canapes. Guests DJs also entertained guests with upbeat music to make their shopping more enjoyable. Ely Buendia also performed and surprised everyone.

Guests were treated with 20% off store wide discount. Good thing I was able to control my self from hoarding all the nice stuffs that they have.

A photo posted by Marco Paulo Diala (@countocram) on Nov 25, 2015 at 6:51am PST

On November 27 at 11am, H&M Cebu will be opening their biggest store in Ayala Center Cebu to the public. First customer in line will received Php5,000 gift card and Php2,500 for the second and third. The remaining 300 customers will receive random gift cards ranging from Php300 to Php2000 each. The next 300 customers will receive H&M umbrellas and tote bags. Five shoppers with the most stylish outfits will also receive Php2,000 gift cards each. Shoppers will also enjoy discounts of up to 50% off on select items.

Happy Shopping!

Ayala Malls’ Style Origin kicked off with Fashion Beats, an all ladies fashion show. Different brands found inside Ayala Center Cebu have joined the show including Bayo, Simon+, Plains & Prints, XOXO, etc.

At 6pm, it’s time for the main event. It’s the gentlemen’s turn to strut the runway with Mensweek. The main event showcased the collections of featured designers for Cebu, Philip Rodriguez, Arcy Gayatin, Yvonne Quisumbing, and Cary Santiago.

Visit PhilippineStreetFashion.com for more photos

My Personal Picks:

What I wore during the event:

DIY Corduroy Vest, Bazaar find Polka Dot Shirt, Folded & Hung Backpack, Penshoppe Black Denim, SM Accessories Bracelets, Faux Studded Sneakers from The Iconic Store in Dubai