BLOG: http://canitellyou.rafe.com/

TAKE a sneak peek into New York-based designer Rafé Totengco’s fascinating world as he travels the globe for inspiration and hobnobs with equally stylish friends and colleagues.

Catch him in Barcelona, where he visited Gaudi’s surreal structures and met with friend and author Michael Tonello, who penned “Bringing Home the Birkin.” Or follow him around New York during Fashion Week, attending shows, people-watching and networking.

“Fashion accessories are always sold earlier than ready-to-wear, so my work is done for the most part. So, I get a chance to take a breather and watch the action,” says Rafé.

You’ll also enjoy his entry about Murakami and Mom, as he spent the day in Brooklyn to view Takashi Murakami’s exhibit. Or why not learn a thing or two about where to shop for Ikat scarves and batik sarongs in Seminyak in exotic Bali?

Get set for an online adventure as you delve into Rafé’s fashionable life.

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MAC fans rejoice! At long last, there’s an Apple online store in the Philippines where you can enjoy secure shopping and exclusive benefits available only to online customers.

Not only can you customize your Mac by adding memory or a bigger hard drive, you can also personalize your iPods by engraving messages or names, at no additional cost. If you’re giving it as a gift, the online store can even ship it in a signature gift box with a personal greeting card.

Other benefits include discounts for students and teachers, the chance to speak with Apple experts simply by calling 1800-1651-0525, and free shipping for orders over P3,000.

If you purchase a new Mac or iPod by Nov. 24, you can also get an exclusive T-shirt for free—while supply lasts, of course.