Manila’s well-heeled ladies were in full force for a triple-treat event at SM Makati: the opening of Uno de 50, a mid-priced jewelry line from Spain; the launch of the second edition of LOOK book, “Help I’m a Shoe Addict!”; and the auction of one-of-a-kind pieces from Uno de 50.
The auction, which was held for the benefit of AGAPP Foundation had Tessa Prieto Valdes as ringmaster. Valdes was on fire that night, peppering the proceedings with knockout punchlines.
Heading the list of civic-minded ladies who joined the benefit auction was Dr. Vicki Belo, who was with Dr. Hayden Kho. Belo postponed her trip to Sydney just to attend and personally make a pitch for charity.
Her daughter Cristalle Belo was almost unrecognizable in her new haircut with bangs. Her face was bare, and she wore no jewelry.
Also enjoying the evening were Swatch matriarch Virgie Ramos, Joy Onglatco (who flew in from Cebu), Salome Uy and Connie Haw, Czarina Syquia, Rosemarie Basa, Geena Zablan and Carissa Evangelista.