MANILA, Philippines?This exhilarating year was off with a bang when that ultra-luxury auto brand Mercedes-Benz threw a month-long series of bashes at the hot new Embassy Superclub, naturellement.

For several weeks, tons and tons of Manille?s hip, young society scene stealers rocked the floor. They could not get enough of Mercedes-Benz?s latest snazzy, sporty B Class, and the all-new next-generation C Class, palanggas.

Both are specifically geared for this new generation of stylish car lovers who either have daddies who can buy the car for them or who have the means to buy it themselves.

As moi dashed in, I was totally impressed by the huge Mercedes-Benz logo on Embassy?s signature white façade.

The B and C Class Benzes were parked outside, giving us a visual and high-octane treat every evening, palanggas.

Definitely popular with today?s mobile club-goers was the new C Class. Many had the opportunity to test-drive the gorgeous car outside the club.

CATS dynamic driving force Felix Ang, in a short speech, said, ?Whatever life you lead, whatever driving style you possess, this new C Class will suit your every need. The New Mercedes-Benz C Class is the only car that offers two distinct designs that reflect your personal style?whether its timeless elegance or a sporty avant-garde look.?

Moi was told that Mercedes-Benz?s legendary star logo symbolized a pioneering spirit and also represented luxury, quality, innovation and safety on roads around the world.

No wonder that bestseller, especially among hip young achievers as well as mature luxury car enthusiasts, continues to maintain the brand?s position as the most desired luxury vehicle, dahlings.

Ahhh, to dream the impossible dream, is my theme song, di bala, palanggas?

Mercedes-Benz is distributed by CATS Motors Inc. Call 7235808.

Despedida

Dumaguete?s favorite southern lady of style and substance, Edna Diago Lhuillier, wife of the Philippine Ambassador to Italy, el simpatico Philip Lhuillier, who jets in and out of Cosmo Manille faster than you can bat an eyelash, was honored by her pals, elegant Margaret Lim Kwok and top hostess Nene Leonor, with a goodbye lunch at the Cameron Forbes Room of the posh Manila Polo Club. It was a tres intimate get-together with the lunch bunch.

?We were able to set a date with Edna. We had been wanting to give her dinner, lunch or whatever whenever she was in town, but somehow she never had the time till now. We were glad we all had time to chat and be with her for a quick lunch before she flew back to Rome,? said a pleased Nene L. to moi after the lunch.

Filipino fashion at its best

Tons of stylish and fashion-conscious people were all there during the grand unveiling of L Manila, the brand that promises to offer only unique and ultra-chic pieces, palanggas.

L Manila, a tres exclusive boutique and extension of the iconic label Tan-Gan, opened its first flagship store at Greenbelt 5. The acclaimed Queen of Knitwear, Lulu Tan-Gan, brings a line of posh, ethereal, and luxe resort wear that will definitely be the new ultimate haute holiday style, dahlings.

As in any other great fashion affair, our town?s hot name-droppables enjoyed the scrumptious hors d?oeuvre with martinis from Belvedere Vodka and chardonnay wine from Barolo, dahlings.

The concept and atmosphere of the store embody L Manila?s style essence. Promising an exclusive and one-of-a-kind shopping experience, the store was designed by renowned Ivy Almario. The vibrant, charming and modern décor that contrasted with traditional motifs was meant to complement all the offerings of the brand.

?With this new venture, L Manila aims to showcase only the finest resort-occasion wear and bridal fashion with the use of modern materials, mixed with indigenous abaca and piña,? said knit queen Lulu T.G.

Okay, go and peek into L Manila?s stylish world and get that luxe resort fashion and lifestyle that will totally suit your full summer social calendar, dahlings.

Check out L Manila at the second level of G5.