Monday, April 30, 2007

We have moved to a new home!

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has been moved to a new home:

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

ROCKWELL SUMMER SALE

ROCKWELL SUMMER SALE
UP 70% IN SELECTED STORES MALLWIDE
APRIL 27 TO 30, 2007

Friday, April 13, 2007

Powerbooks Summer Sale

Powerbooks Team
Customer Service Hotline: 757-6428 to 29
Website:
www.powerbooks.com.ph
Email: ibid@powerbooks.com.ph

Monday, April 2, 2007

StealThatLook.com April 2007 Issue

Hey there, sisters in style! StealThatLook.com has come out with its latest issue (April 2007) sporting a leaner, cleaner look!

Check out Xeng Zulueta in the Black Book section, and accessories designer Happy David (of Get Happy & Lucy in the Sky) along with other gorgeous fashionistas in What People Are Wearing. For fashion, don't miss summer's fab 5 must-haves and 20 great style tips... plus so much more!

Also, for the month of April, StealThatLook is giving away 10 full-sized bottles of Ponds Age Miracle -- get ready to reduce dark spots and fine lines in 7 days!

And please stay tuned for our even-more-fab May issue with a new surprise feature that's guaranteed to delight fashionistas everywhere!

Hope you all enjoy the coming looooong weekend!

XOXOXO
Wella

Sunday, April 1, 2007

Dorothy Perkins celebrates the Working Woman!


Here's some great news for working women! Jovi Cadorna of RSSI sent us happy bit of news: From April 1-30, 2007, simply present your valid employee's ID at any Dorothy Perkins store, and automatically get 10% off your purchase. Thanks Jovi, and happy shopping guys!

Monday, March 19, 2007

Schu Sale!

Schu's much-awaited sale is finally happening! Get 2 pairs for the price of one from now until April 1st. Selected styles are also selling at the rock-bottom price of only P399, so head on over to your nearest Scu store today.

Saturday, March 10, 2007

Try Ponds Age Miracle for FREE


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and get a free 7-day trial pack of

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Monday, March 5, 2007

Free Lancome Blanc Expert from StealThatLook!

Just a few years ago, I suffered from post-zit scars and spots on my chin, and the only product that really helped fade my spots is Lancome Blanc Expert! And now, I hear they've made it even better with Neuro White X3. It's a bit pricey, but in my opinion, worth every cent. And now you get to try it for free care of StealThatLook and our friends at Lancome. Just click on the link above!

Sale Alert!




Got this sale alert from Ms. Nina Rubio of Topshop. Thanks Nina!


Stylish Maternity Wear

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Got this request from one of our viewers last week, so over the weekend, I decided to search the malls for the most stylish maternity wear just for Glenda and all other soon-to-be-mommies who want to look stylish through the next nine months!

My favorite new discovery for maternity wear is a little shop tucked in a corner in Shoppesville Greenhills. Aptly called Great Expectations, the line carries an impressive range of stylish maternity wear that can take you from a casual weekend to the corporate setting! They even have really chic and sexy evening wear! Trust me, the clothes look so good that I wouldn't mind wearing them even beyond my ninth month.


Here are some of my fab finds from Great Expectations:
  • MUST-HAVE JEANS - Expectant fashionistas have even more reason to rejoice with Great Expectations jeans! The jeans not only have elastic waistbands that provide both comfort and support, they also come in a variety of styles such as bootcut, straight cut, and even semi-skinny! (The salesladies told me that even non-pregnant plus size women stock up on their jeans!) From P1099.75 - P1499,75.









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  • A WEEK'S WORTH OF SEXY & SASSY STYLE - Celebrate your pregnancy by wearing a different top for each day of the week! Tops from P799.75 - P999.75.








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  • A CUTE & COZY SHRUG - Wear this with anything & everything! P649.75.







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  • PRETTY SUNDRESSES FOR DAY... From P999.76 - P1099.75.










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  • ...SEXY COCKTAIL DRESSES FOR NIGHT! From P1299.75 - P2099.75.













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Great Expectations is available at:
  • 350 Del Monte Avenue Quezon City

  • Shoppesville Arcade Greenhills

  • SM Department Store (SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Mall of Asia, SM Pampanga, SM Cebu, SM Davao, SM Cagayan de Oro)

  • Robinsons Department Store (Robinsons Galleria)






Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Check out the March issue of StealThatLook!


Check out the March issue of StealThatLook (Countdown to Summer). It's such a fun read! Amina Aranaz is on BlackBook, Flatterbuy's Jac Lee is on Featured Fashionista, and don't miss the summer styles of real girls on What People Are Wearing!
My personal faves:
** STEALS & DEALS - Make the most out of your wardrobe staples by wearing them in more ways than one
** SHOPTALK - Everything you need for a BEACH WEEKEND or CITY HOLIDAY
So fab!!

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Oscar Fashion


Anyone up for a FREE full-course buffet?


Received an email from Hizon's catering, and wanted to share it with all our freebie-loving readers!


Hizon's Catering Grand FREE Food Tasting Event

You are invited to a full course buffet consisting of our signature dishes:
Appetizers: Assorted Canapes, Sushi Sampler
Soup: Paprika Pumpkin Soup
Salad: International Salad Bar, Waldorf Salad, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Pasta: Sundried tomato Pesto, Pasta Marinara, Cheese and Cream Lasagna
Hot Buffet: Lengua Royale, Pork Oriental, Chicken Teriyaki, Panko Crusted Fish Fillet with 3 sauces, Grilled Zuchinni and Bell Peppers, Herbed Rice
Dessert: Dessert Buffet (Assorted Mousses, Mango Apple Pannacotta, Native Dessert Sampler, Creme Brulle, Tiramisu, Hizon's specialty Cakes ) 5 ft Chocolate Fondue Fountain


Attendees can sample the cuisine Hizon’s Catering is known for free of charge. Soon-to-wed couples and anyone planning a celebration whether it’s a birthday, company anniversary, Christmas party or any event under the sun, are all invited to attend Life’s Celebrations.


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ONLINE

Friday, February 23, 2007

Halebob Private Sale - Feb. 24 & 25


You're Invited!

A group of local fashionistas are having a Halebob Private Sample Sale on February 24, from 2-7 pm, and February 25, from 10am-7pm. Venue will be the Westside Grill at the Wack-Wack Golf & Country Club. This is the 2nd Halebob sale they've organized, and the first one was a smashing success! I scored a few Halebob items at only a fraction of what they cost online.

www.halebob.com

Monday, February 19, 2007

Weird Celeb Diet Tricks That Work!


I've been trying (in vain) to shed the excess poundage I put on over the holidays, and though summer is just around the corner, I still haven't been able to do so!
For those of you in the same predicament, here's a compilation of celeb diet tips and tricks that sound easy enough. (I love food, and I love dining out, so I can never really stay on just one strict diet!)
Let me know if you have any of your own effective diet tricks!
* Victoria Beckham (left) eats lots and lots of prawns, because they fill you up with very little calories, and they are pure protein. (SOURCE: Louise Adams, Victoria's sister, as reported by COMPANY Magazine)
* Sophie Dahl slimmed down from a size 12 to a size 6 by sipping green tea, which speeds up metabolism. Drinking 5 cups of green can let you burn an additional 80 pounds daily. (SOURCE: COMPANY Magazine)
* Hilary Swank eats five meals a day, consisting of chicken, fish, and velegetables, and stays away from processed foods. (SOURCE: handbag.com)
* This one is really weird... "Every mealtime, Christina Aguilera eats four food items: one crunchy, one soft, one hot and one cold. As if that wasn't enough to contend with she also has to eat foods of contrasting colours." (SOURCE: handbag.com)
* "Supermodel Gisele Bundchen eats lots of chilli to stay slim. She believes that it helps speed up digestion by increasing the heart rate, which temporarily raises the metabolism." (SOURCE: handbag.com)
* I also read somwehere that Heidi Klum fills up on egg whites -- they curb her hunger and fill her up with good ol' protein with very little calories and fat. Just don't forget to take out the yolks first, like Heidi does!

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Grammy's Fashion


Check out the best and worst dressed celebs at the recent Grammy's. I have to say, Natalie Cole really looks stunning, and I cannot believe she's already 57! Wow!

How to invite good luck into your home!


I was watching Julie Yap Daza's show last Sunday. Joseph Chow, Mandarin Oriental's Feng Shui master, was one of her guests, and he mentioned that to invite good luck into your homes for the coming year, the following should be place on your family's dining table on Chinese New Year's eve (Feb. 17):

2 pineapples
2 pomelos
4 pcs dragonfruit
4 apples
4 oranges
2 pcs lettuce (with roots intact)
2 large onions leeks (with roots intact)
2 stalks celery (with roots intact)
2 lotus fruits
5 carrots

The above fruits symbolize a host of auspicious things like health, wealth, good fortune, etc.
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Top 10 Restaurant Recommendations for V-Day


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1. Lolo Dad's
899 Quirino Ave., Manila
524-2295
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2. Chef Laudico's
Net One Building
Fort Bonifacio Global City
8560541, 0917-800-CHEF
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3. Le Souffle
The Strip
Fort Bonifacio Global City
Taguig
8875108
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4. Antonio's
Bgy Neogan, Tagaytay
0917-8992866
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5. Duo
Shops @ Serendra
Fort Bonifacio Global City
8561200 or 8561300
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6. L'Incontro
207 Nicanor Garcia St. (formerly Reposo St.)
Makati City
899-0638 to 39
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7. Je Suis Gourmand
Net One Bulding
Fort Bonifacio Global City
8158801 to 02
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8. Sala
610 J. Nakpil St.Malate, Manila
5246770 or 5251125
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9. Nicotina Garden Pavilion
Williams St. Cor. Roxas Boulevard, Manila
5517906 to 07
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10. Red
Makati Shangri-la
Ayala Center, Makati
8138888
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Since I'm single and don't have a date on Valentine's Day, I'll be going out with a bunch of single friends to celebrate our fab singlehood! So whether you're single or attached -- have a great Valentine's Day! And please feel free to post your favorite romantic restos as well!

Thursday, February 8, 2007

More free stuff!


Olay's new website is up, and they're giving away free samples of Olay Total Effects (conditions apply). Personally, I'm a big fan of this product, and if I were you, I'd get my hands on a freebie asap!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE PROMO

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Free fragrance samples of Mango Delirium from Shopcrazy


There was such a good response to Lancome's free Miracle Forever samples (still ongoing until February 18, 2007 at all Lancome counters - CLICK HERE FOR THE COUPON) that I thought you guys might be interested in more free samples!
Shopcrazy, one of my fave blogs to check out, recently posted a coupon that you can redeem for a free sample vial of Mango's new Delirium fragrace. You can also use the coupon to get a 10% discount of a full-sized bottle. CLICK HERE TO GET THE COUPON AT SHOPCRAZY!

Spa-tastic!

This is for all the spa-loving massage addicts out there! I'm posting my top picks for both full-service spas and home-service spas to suit your every spa need:

FIRST OFF, one of our StealThatLook's mailing list members, Leslie Ann Po, wrote us about her spa located in Banawe. Do check it out if you're ever in the area: Le Blanc Face & Body Wellness offers facials, massages, body scrubs, foot spa, and a lot more. Located at 690 Banawe Street QC (across North Park). Phone them for an appointment, 7416204. Thanks for writing, Leslie!

FULL-SERVICE SPAS

Neo Wellness Spa
Net One Building
Fort Bonifacio
Phone 8158233

Ki Spa
Wilson Street, San Juan
Phone 7256789

Urban Spa
Shangri-la Plaza Mall
Phone 6876195

The Spa
Acropolis Center, Libis
Phone 6342848 or 6342267

The Discovery Spa
4/F Discover Center
Ortigas Center
Phone 6368899

The Oriental Spa
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Makati Ave, Makati
Phone 7508888

HOME SERVICE SPAS

Green Leaf Soothing Massage Services
Service areas: Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, and Pasig
Promo from 1-5pm: P250 for 1.5 hours
Phone 5324463 or 5780058

La Muy Bien Body Care & Reflexology
P250 per hour
Phone 6356209 or 6338570

Call-for-Spa
Regular Rate P240 per hour
Special Afternoon Treat: P399 for 2 hours
Phone 5314487 or 0918-6007101

Aromatherapy Home Spa
All Day & Night Everyday Low Rate: P250 for 1.5 hours
Phone 6320072 or 0917-8503876

Phone-a-Massage
Service Areas: Ortigas, Makati & Paranaque
P250 per hour
Phone: 9137361 for Ortigas or 8863943 for Makati & Paranque

** Please make the necessary inquiries before making a booking with any home service business. The website is not responsible for any loss or damage to be incurred from any transaction with the above services. **

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Free Lancome fragrance samples for everybody!

Lancome is giving away free samples of their yummy-smelling new fragrance, Miracle Forever! All you have to do is print out their flier available on http://www.stealthatlook.com/ and present it to the Lancome counter at any Rustans department store. Be sure to tell your friends about this offer asap, as it's only good from Feb. 5-18. This is the perfect scent to spritz on for your Valentine's Day dates!

Click on this link to print the flier:
http://stealthatlook.com/promo0207.html

Lancome is also giving away a full-sized bottle of this delish fragrance to one lucky mailing list member, so be sure to join the Steal That Look mailing list!

Monday, January 29, 2007

Get up to 90% off at the Powerbooks Outlet Sale!


Sale at the Powerbooks Outlet Store!

Book lovers rejoice!

Everyday, from February 2 to February 17 (including Sundays), enjoy a 30% discount
on all regular items and up to 90% off on bargain
books at the Powerbooks Outlet Store.

Located at #25 Brixton St., Kapitolyo Subdivision, Pasig City (see map at left)
Powerbooks' main office, where the outlet store is located, is not your typical dark,
humid, and hot warehouse location. The well-lit and fully-airconditioned outlet store offers a wide range of perennial bestsellers, classics, and bargain books properly organized in shelves and tables.

Customers can comfortably browse through the titles available and take this great
opportunity to expand their literary collections without going over budget.

Sunday, January 28, 2007

Bargain finds at the Debenhams Blue Cross Sale


The Debenhams Blue Cross sale is on till February 10, 2007, and if I were you I'd get myself over to the mall right this minute! Shopped the Debenhams sale racks all yesterday afternoon, and scored lots of stylish new pieces for a steal! My best buys: 2 halter tops with sheer lace piping at P500 each, a black-and-white floral wrapdress for P1,100, and a cozy long knit sweater that looks super relaxed and super sexy at the same time for P800+! Oh, and I also stocked up on pretty new underwear for myself, as well as men's boxer shorts in packs of 3 (to give to whoever, should an occasion suddenly come up) selling for only P455 a pack.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Dazzling pearly whites for 12 months


If you're a coffee junkie like me, but you still want to keep your teeth pearly white -- I'll let you in on a secret! I've been using Crest White Strips Premium Plus every other year. You put the strips on your teeth eveyday for 30 minutes (until the strips are used up), and everybody will start noticing your whiter teeth after only 3 days! It's not yet available locally though, so if you have friends or family in the States, tell them to bring home a box or two for you as pasalubong the next time you come for a visit - this product is magic!


Crest White Strips Premium Plus is avaialble at Walgreens.com for about $39.99 per box... and sometimes it goes on sale for as low as $30 or an equivalent of about P1,500. Pretty cheap when you compare it to having your teeth profesionally whitened at a clinic for a steep P15,000-20,000!

Monday, January 22, 2007

Trend Alert; Dresses

Though we can't really call dresses a trend since they've always been around, and always will be, you only have to look around to see that these days, dresses are everywhere! A dress is really a great no-brainer of an outfit - no more matching tops and bottoms, just slip it on, and you're good to go!

But since different dress styles look good on different body types, here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when shopping for your dress-of-the-moment:

1. PETITE











Keep your dress simple and free from over-embellishment, so that it doesn't overwhelm your petie frame. A discreet empire cut also lengthens your body.

2. BOYISH / NO WAIST











Choose a dress with a very defined or cinched waist to create curves.

3. FLAT CHESTED











Look for dresses with ruching and shirring on the bust area to create the illusion of fullness.

4. BIG TUMMY











Go for a discreet empire-cut to disguise your tummy area, and make sure the dress skims rather than clings to your curves.

5. HEAVY ARMS











Look for billowy kimono or dollman sleeves. The volume on top will make your lower arms look slender.

6. LONG & LEAN











Lucky you - amost any type of dress would look great on a long and lean frame! So have fun and go for a variety of looks to suit whatever your mood for the day.

7. CURVY ALL OVER
Go for dresses that are neither too tight nor too loose. Instead, choose shapes that skim your body. Wrapdresses and shirtdresses are your best bets.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Sale Alerts




  • Ayala Malls Grand Sale - up to 70% off on selected items (Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center & Market! Market!) until January 31, 2007

  • Debenhams Sale - 30% off on selected items

  • Esprit Sale - until January 31, 2007

  • Marks & Spencer Sale - until February 11, 2007.

  • Kate Spade sale - until February 13, 2007,

  • Prada Sale - up to 65% off on selected items at the Rustans Tower, Ayala Center, until February 18, 2007.

  • Mango Sale up to 70% off, ongoing.

  • Zara Sale up to 50% off, ongoing.

  • Solea Sale (at Powerplant Independent Lifestyles, up to 50% off, ongoing.

  • Plains & Prints - 50% off on all items (except bags), until January 21, 2007.

  • Lush (at Greenbelt0 - buy 1 take on on selected items, until February 12, 2007.

Friday, January 12, 2007

HOW TO BE STYLISH





Got quite a few emails from you guys asking me to post style tips. To get us started, here are the more useful tips I compiled from the book “How to Walk in High Heels: The Girl’s Guide to Everything” by Camilla Morton (with a foreword by John Galliano).

1. When dressing up, a mood must be established. Do this with scented candles and music, especially when getting dressed for special occasions where you want to look extra fab.

2. Always dress to impress. Imagine you are a celebs just like the ones featured on Steal That Look, and that you have the paparazzi following you everywhere you go. Never give anyone the satisfaction of seeing you looking unkempt.


3. Ideally, you should lay out your clothes the night before so that you have time to “live with it” as well as make sure that all the buttons are attached and that they are immaculately pressed. If struggling, a good a good pair of shoes can make any outfit. Likewise, a bad pair can do irrevocable damage.

4. For makeup, aim to look like a girl on the pages of a magazine. But comfort yourself with the knowledge that even they have never seen themselves look that good. The natural, no-makeup look is good for a regular day.

5. Pay attention to lingerie. Don’t let it go past its “wear-by” date! Throw it out when it stars to look old, frayed, or faded. The book says bra and panty “must match,” but we say mismatched undies in pretty colors, fabrics, and prints work just as well, and sometimes even look cuter.

6. Perfume is one of the few remaining legal sorceries we have left, so use it to your advantage. Layer a few squirts all over your body before you put on your clothes so it can soak into your skin.

7. For your hair, which the book basically ignores, either blow-dry for a put-together look, or apply a leave-on product and air-dry for a sexy tousled look. Pin back on bad hair days – this is still good as it shows off your neck and looks more delicate.

8. Shoes – according to the book – “the higher, the more expensive, the better.” Steal That Look’s take on this: be on the lookout for sales of designer brands. But whether designer or tiangge brands, always look for a stylish pair that has excellent quality and is reasonable comfortable.

9. Another thing the book doesn’t mention is the bag – how could they forget the bag! Just like shoes, they can pull an outfit together. Choose the best quality you can afford, and take good care of it. You can wear your tiangge finds with a designer handbag and designer shoes bought on sale, and you can look like a million bucks. And please, please, do not buy buy fake brands in Greenhills, Divisoria, Shenzhen, or anywhere else! If you can afford the most expensive labels, look for more affordable ones like Kenneth Cole, Nine West, or Mango. Or check out local brands with excellent quality, like Fino, Tru, and Tint.

10. Apply lip gloss, give yourself a thorough once-over while facing a full-length mirror (don’t forget to check you back view too) – and you’re off! Have a stylish day ahead!

Watch out for future posts on more fashion and beauty tips and tricks.


GOT ANY STYLE TIPS YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH US & OTHER READERS? POST THEM HERE!





Thursday, January 11, 2007

Notice from StealThatLook.com

Wella's World has been moved to this new address hosted by Blogger for ease of use. Previous posts and comments have been moved here.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Love Letter to Readers

WELLA'S MAILBOX
Dear Readers,

I am so overwhelmed by the response I got from my post about the tiny little store along Katipunan that makes made-to-order jeans! Everyday, when I check my email, there are so many messages that my laptop inevitably ends up hanging, and I spend so much time responding to emails that I barely have enough time to post new journal entries.

While I am super happy about your response, I’m also sorry to say that I can no longer send individual emails giving the exact shop name and address of the Katipunan place. But I have asked Steal That Look to please send the info to all mailing list members within the month. (Join the mailing list for free by
CLICKING HERE)

For those who don’t wish to join the mailing list but still want to know about the MTO place, simply post your email address with your query here, or on my original post about made-to-order jeans. That way, I can send replies in batches of at most once per day. Thanks again, I love you all, I love getting all your emails, and I hope you understand!


xoxo Love, Wella xoxo

40+ Local Shopping Blogs!



StealThatLook reader Rian (http://fashionistanurse.blogspot.com) contacted us to share her list of 40+ shopping blogs. Wow! Thanks Rian!!

Do check out Rian’s blog, and here are her recommendations:


  1. http://Vivavintage.multiply.com

  2. http://Zefy.multiply.com

  3. http://Tsoknat.multiply.com

  4. http://Coatedwithfondue.multiply.com

  5. http://Nurshop.multiply.com

  6. http://Eeyore5432120.multiply.com

  7. http://Fabfinds.multiply.com

  8. http://Silversnowflakes.multiply.com

  9. http://Janfdez.multiply.com

  10. http://Purpludge.multiply.com

  11. http://Thestorewithnoname.multiply.com

  12. http://Cheverloo.multiply.com

  13. http://Chicfashionista.multiply.com

  14. http://Sexyces.multiply.com

  15. http://Rocknstyle.multiply.com

  16. http://Vendimia.multiply.com

  17. http://Pomelolifestyle.multiply.com

  18. http://Trunkshow.multiply.com

  19. http://Necklaces.multiply.com

  20. http://Baublesbanglesnbeads.multiply.com

  21. http://Dumpsterchic.multiply.com

  22. http://Sepaonline.multiply.com

  23. http://Sack.multiply.com

  24. http://Pinkcarrothouse.multiply.com

  25. http://Thepinkchocolate.multiply.com

  26. http://Mylittledress.multiply.com

  27. http://Soueraccessories.multiply.com

  28. http://Galore.multiply.com

  29. http://Mochaice.multiply.com

  30. http://Irenescloset.multiply.com

  31. http://Urbain.multiply.com

  32. http://Myprincessvi.multiply.com

  33. http://Beadsatwork.multiply.com

  34. http://Fashionwearhaus.multiply.com

  35. http://Soulshop.multiply.com

  36. http://Fashionrepublic.multiply.com

  37. http://Wetseal88.multiply.com

  38. http://Janeylo.multiply.com

  39. http://Oniomaniacgoddess.multiply.com

  40. http://Redstudio.multiply.com

  41. http://Closetqueens.multiply.com

  42. http://Earthlydelights.multiply.com

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Monday, January 8, 2007

Local Shopping Blogs?

CAMADIV TOP FROM BACKSTAGE


I’ve recently been into browsing local shopping sites on Multiply, Blogspot, and other blog servers. Here are a few of the ones I’ve come across:


http://colevintage.multiply.com
http://backstagestore.multiply.com
http://flatterbuy.multiply.com
http://dash.co.nr
http://www.yellow.com.ph
http://www.fashionwillsavetheworld.com
http://absolutgrl.blogspot.com
http://www.qvintage.co.nr



If you have a blog you’d like to promote, or if you’d like to recommend shopping blogs worth visiting, please do share your recommendations by adding comments to this post.





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Friday, January 5, 2007

Made-to-Order Jeans


I own 3 pairs of custom-made Viktor jeans from Ino Caluza’s store at the Podium, and they fit perfectly. At P4,000-5,000 a pair, they had better! And my favorite part is that each pair of Viktor jeans comes with a 15-day warranty, during which time you can have unlimited alterations on your demins (should they not fit as perfectly as mine do).

Recently though, I discovered this hole-in-the-wall made-to-order-shop along Katipunan that’s just a stone’s throw away from where I went to school. Some college friends told me that they’ve been going there since they were freshies, so I decided to check it out… And guess what? I had another 2 pairs of jeans made for only P550 each! (The owner, Kuya Jun, really charges P650 a pair, but if you order more than one and offer to pay the full amount in advance, you can bargain down to P550. Just keep your voice low, and don’t let the other customers hear you.)

My Katipunan jeans didn’t fit as perfectly as my Viktor ones did one the first try, but after just one alteration, I now have 2 pairs of dirt-cheap jeans that flatter me like an ardent suitor and fit me like a glove. Ahhh… denim love!