New Business Venture: Brig Bags Manila

Hi Ladies, I have not mentioned yet here in my blog, my new business venture.   I have been a fan and lover for handbags, and I have decided (together with a friend) to start a small business in selling handbags.  

We call our company: BRIG BAGS MANILA.  

We sell chic, stylish and yet affordable bags.  Price range is from Php450 - Php1,400 ($10-$30) 

I have been wanting to do this and finally I have the courage to push through with it!

You may check our facebook page Brig Bags :)

This is our cover photo in our FB page

Some of the bags we sell online - we categorized it to 2 kinds: Brig Basics and Brig Luxe

Brig Basics:

Sophie - our all around bucket bag is our bestseller :)

Parker - our version of doctor's bag

Campbell - basic tote bag

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Pinkmate's Purchases: HongKong Sale July 2013

Hi pinkmates!  I know it's been awhile, I have been very very busy.  As I mentioned to you in my last post (which was eons ago!) I would still want to share some of my purchases during my trip to Hongkong, I swear all items are on sale with really great markdown prices! 

Zara:

(photos via zara)

Men's sweater from H & M

Breezy linen polos from The GAP

The latest gold accessories from H & M

I have more but these items are so far my favorites! 

I will let you know about why I have been very busy lately, watch out for my next post! :)

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ThePinkMateProject Travel: Hongkong July 2013

Hi Pinkmates! Last weekend of July, my travel buddies and I went to our usual shopping place, Hongkong, stayed there for 3 days (it's super short!).  If you really want a shopping spree, I recommend to visit Hongkong end of July 2013 the prices are way way cheaper, big markdown prices! 
Sharing with you a few pics!

Our view from our hotel room.  We stayed in our usual Hotel in Hongkong, Marco Polo

I just need to include this in my post!  Isn't this wonderful? They offer this in Marco Polo

While walking in Gateway Arcade :)

My favorite Muji store in Ocean Terminal

Went to Pacific Place to check out the Burberry Flagship store.  We love this mall!

While waiting at Burberry, love the new collection!

Yummy! I was disappointed though because I was not able to try Pierre Herme Macarons no time...

While waiting at G-Star Raw

I so love this big bedroom, makes me look small!  Haha! Display at Elements Mall 

I will post soon all my purchases! Excited much! haha!

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Pinkmate's Current Crush: Miu Miu Sunnies

I'm currently crushing these sunnies from MiuMiu!

What are you currently crushing on? :)

Photos via Miu Miu

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ThePinkMateProject Travel: Taj Mahal

I want to dedicate my visit to Taj Mahal in a separate post.  It was one of the most unforgettable experiences I've had, the first time I saw Taj Mahal from the gate!  It was breathtaking!
As most of you know, the Taj Mahal was built out of pure love of Emperor Shah Jahan to his lovely wife Mumtaz Mahal.  When Mumtaz Mahal died, Shah Jahan fulfilled his promise that he will build the most beautiful and expensive monument for his true love's last resting place.  
Indeed the Taj Mahal has been the most visited places in the world, tourists flock to this place to see the all- white marble monument.  
Seeing the Taj Mahal surely took my breath away it was beyond words.  

My photos do not do justice of how beautiful the monument is!

Our favorite tour guide, Sayeed!

Trail to the Taj Mahal - Love camels! They are just so regal!

Entrance gate

View from the gate

The majestic Taj Mahal!

I love this photo by the bench, reminds me of Princess Diana :)

Of course we need to have this photo! haha!

My favorite photo ever!!! 

Shoes are not allowed inside the marble mausoleum, either you go in on foot or 

wear shoe covers 

Fooling around hehe

Details:

Last look to the Taj Mahal!

My trip to India opened my eyes on how amazing this country is, I get to appreciate it even more! I envy them for having such a rich culture.  

If you guys have a budget for travel, I truly recommend you to visit this country!

Namaste!

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ThePinkMateProject Travel: Agra, Inda

Hello hello pinkmates! I am terribly sorry for not posting and updating my blog!  I am sooo busy and it's so hard for me to find time to share what I have been upto!  I truly cannot believe that my last update was March 27! Waah!

Anyway, moving forward, I have noticed I haven't shared with you guys photos of my trip to Agra, India! This trip is one of my highlights for the year and I want to share my experience with you all captured in photos!  Enjoy!

Fatephur Sikri - built by Mughal Emperor Akbar, also called as "City of Victory"

I need to have a photo with this gorgeous wall!

It's getting pretty hot! Haha!

This is so true!

Agra Fort - This fortress is made of red sandstone.  This palace is where the love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal flourished! Ironically, this is also where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb.

Delhi Gate of Agra Fort

Gorgeous courtyard

Gorgeous marble latticework

One of my favorite photos of my boss!

Don't you just love the details?!

This concludes my post on 2 sites we visited in Agra.  I leave you with a photo of what my next post is:

I can't wait to show you!

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