Manila Shopaholic

Wow! Time flies so fast, doesn’t it. What do you know? It’s already the end of the month. To cap of the month with a BIG bang, David and Goliath is again going on sale – Holy Mother of Sale! The tees are going to be sold at PHP 499 each and the accessories will be sold for as low as PHP 99. The sale actually started last January 20 and will be ending on February 5, 2012. So go on, grab your chance to get some really great deals from David and Goliath! By the way, the David and Goliath Store are in Bonifacio High Street, Greenbelt 5, and Trinoma.

DnG Holy Mother of Sale Poster

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So, what have you been up to lately? Well, it was a holiday last Monday and I had the very awesome chance to experience Chinese New Year at its best at the Manila Hotel.

Ginger and Kinney at the Manila Hotel
My Sister and I at the Manila Hotel

That night was super fun because it was hosted by Manila’s Queen of Feng Shui Maritess Allen and Manila’s King of Talk Boy Abunda. I guess what is amazing to me is that most of the people who attended were actually Filipinos. I know that it might sound a bit weird but I do believe in Feng Shui because I believe in balance – just like how I believe in Yoga. If you ask me if Feng Shui worked for me, well, I can’t really give you a straight answer because I don’t have a BIG story yet. Maybe, it’ll come, I don’t know. But this I have to tell you, I am truly fascinated with it.

Feng Shui Items

I can’t really remember when I started to have Feng Shui Items. I would probably guess that I’ve had some items since around 2005. It started with the lucky bracelets from Charms and Crystals (which before were around PHP2,800 and now it’s a whopping PHP6,800 per bracelet!!) and graduated to World of Feng Shui items by Lillian Too. The good (well, not so good, I guess) thing about the Lillian Too items is that a lot of people have their own versions so you can get them cheaper – but I guess it would still be pretty expensive.

Personally, I have the following for this year:

Blue Rhino and Elephant (around PHP500)

Blue Rhino and Elephant

This keychain works as a talisman to protect you from the nasty effects of the violent number 7 star – which is said to afflict the boar this year. This particular star is said to manifest itself in the form of robbery, car accidents or someone cheating you of something or someone that is rightfully yours (in other words “ahas” – English translation: snake).

Nightspot Talisman Amulet (around PHP500)

Nightspot Talisman Amulet

This particular amulet brings protection against all sorts of harm and people with bad intentions. Highly recommended for those who work late at the office or those who frequent nightspots or as well as those who have to entertain clients or a travel a lot.

I bought this particular amulet because I am scheduled to travel this month and next month and it wouldn’t hurt right? :)

Well, here are just a few reminders if you have these items:

Make sure that you have the “new” version or newly bought amulet because if you’re still using the one of last year it would probably be “mahina” (weak) already.
Make sure that nobody else touches these amulets because you’re the only one who is “allowed” to touch it. If by any chance someone else touches it by mistake, make sure you re-energize them. How? You can use incense. “Pausukan” mo. I don’t know the English translation of that! (haha.)

Anyway, I hope this helps especially for people who are born on the year of the boar and for those people who travel a lot. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, please feel free to email me. I will try to research more about Feng Shui for you. ;)

Christmas may have already passed but it doesn’t mean that bazaars are going to end. As early as now, bazaar organizers have already released their schedule for 2012. Yup, one of which is Super Sale Bazaar – one of the well-known bazaars in the metro and now this, Friday Fashion Fever which is an upcoming mini-bazaar on different Fridays of different months that would cater to the yuppie crowd in Ortigas.

Friday Fashion Fever

Come to think of it, there’s really no bazaar here in Ortigas where the cool and the fashionable folks can just drop by and have their fashion fix. It’s a pretty great idea to do it on a Friday because everybody would still be in the office and honestly, Friday would be the lax-day for most companies. So ladies, you are most welcome to do your shopping during lunch break or after office hours if you have the usual Friday lunch out with your friends.

This is probably one of the things that I truly miss about working in Ortigas. It’s convenience to the malls. After such a stressful day or just to take a breather, I’d walk to Megamall or Shangri-La and shop. Sometimes, it’s just window-shopping other times; it’s just to have the giddy-feeling of fitting something. Oh, sweet memories! If only could go back and work again in Ortigas. That would be a real great gift to me!

But honestly, there’s something different about going to a bazaar. Usually, it’s in the bazaars where you will find something new, cool, unique and something that you could brag about to your friends because you found it and they didn’t. So Ortigas folks, here’s your chance.

Friday Fashion Fever is a mini-bazaar that will be held at the Studio SnR Unit 301 Millenium Place, 17 Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig. If you don’t know where that is, it’s the building next to the Caltex gas station. It’s the one with the Office Warehouse at the bottom. To get to the Studio SnR, you have to use the elevator to the 3rd floor.

This bazaar will be held on 3 different Fridays: February 3, March 2, March 30, May 4 and June 1. It will start at 11AM and end at 7PM.

For interested concessionaires, please email: Pia at pia@hotyoungdesigners.com. Ask for an application form, fill it out and submit! For any other questions, you can also contact her at that email address.

I got this text from Mango Eastwood that they will have their sale already tomorrow. And then I got this email from a friend of mine from RCBC. Ooh, how I wish I wasn’t busy. Did you know that Mango is my favorite shop? Well, if you didn’t… now you know. I love how their things fit me perfectly. I love the classic-look that I get with their pieces. I’m soo excited for this sale. I hope that they have a lot of dresses for sale! :) I’m soo into dresses nowadays.

Mango VIP SALE

Members-Only SALE

The much anticipated Mango exclusive members-only sale will be held this December 13 exclusively for Mango-RCBC Bankard cardholders in Mango stores at Glorietta 3, Trinoma, Eastwood Mall, Alabang Town Center and Ayala Center-Cebu from 12 noon to 10 p.m. Discounts of as much as 50% can be enjoyed.

Mango cardholders will also enjoy these exclusive benefits during the VIP sale: zero percent installment at 3 and 6 months, and 5X rewards for a minimum spend of Php5,000 (single-receipt) during the sale. Shoppers will get to bring home freebies and gift packs from Nivea and Skinfood. And while shopping, they get to savor the mouth-watering baked goods from Sugarhouse with coffee or tea from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

To make shopping to be truly an enjoyable experience, cardholders can also invite their non-RCBC Bankard friends and relatives to the sale. They just need to fill-out a Mango-RCBC Bankard card application form before entry. An exclusive Mango cell phone charm will be given as a Welcome Gift for approved cardholders.

Mango-RCBC Bankard: A Must-Have Accessory

For fashionistas loyal to the clothing brand Mango, a must-have accessory is the Mango-RCBC Bankard which gives cardholders priority access to next season’s catalog offers, year-round 0% installment deals, invites to members-only sales, and first-hand advice on the brand’s latest collections.

Save the date! This is one sale you don’t want to miss. With Mango – RCBC Bankard, life gets better when two great brands get together for you!

Hi, Guys!

I’ve been soo busy lately with work and with all what-nots that I haven’t really been able to religiously update this blog. Eeek. Soo sorry about that. I will TRY my best to be able to update this as often as possible but Novemer and December have proven to be ooh-so-busy months for me. But thank God aout that!

This weekend, I will be having my retreat – Life’s Direction. I have been wanting to go on a retreat since 2008 and never found the time. Well, now, perfect timing. I’m going to attend it this weekend and I’m soo excited. It may sound weird to you but I’m thinking of it as a break. Away from it all. Away from the stress of the workplace and everything.

With that, I will be missing this BIG, BIG garment sale care of RCBC this weekend as well. It will be a Meycauyan, Bulacan. Yes, I know it’s a bit far but hey, sometimes, you have to drive that extra mile to get that extra discount.

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This is actually a tie-up sale event with Startrends/TOPS (The Off Price Store). The BIG Garments Sale is usually exclusive to their member but NOW, they are opening it to Bankard holders. Non-Bankard holders can enter as well, all they have to do is fill out an application form. They sell items from G2000, Old Navy, Gap, Hollister, American Eagle, Mango (my favorite!!), H&M and many more. You can be sure that you can get really good deals during this time – deals as low as PHP100.00 (US $ 2.00).

RCBC Bankard x BIG GARMENTS SALE_poster

I hope that many of you can come to this event. It’s a one-off event and I’m sure that it’ll be totally worth it!

PLUS FACTOR: They will be serving snacks to the shoppers – so after that long drive to Meycuayan, you can be sure that you wont die of hunger. ;)

Here’s the official press release of RCBC.

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RCBC Bankard BIG GARMENTS SALE

There’s only a few more days till December! Have any of you started shopping for gifts already? If not, then you’re in luck! RCBC Bankard brings you the much-awaited BIG GARMENTS SALE for your early Christmas shopping extravaganza!

Make a mad dash to the warehouse sale and enjoy great shopping for everyone on your gift list. If you’re an RCBC Bankard cardholder, you can avail of exclusive 0% Installment for 3 months. Best deal ever if you have a long list of people to buy gifts for!

Mark the date and see you all there on November 26 & 27!

FeaturedBrands:
Diesel TommyHilfiger H & M
Hollister Aeropostale G2000
Gap Calvin Klein Old Navy
Forever21 Lonsdale Jack & Jones
PepeJeans EmporioArmani Express

Directions:
1. Take NLEX
2. Exit at Meycauayan
3. Turn left at Exit Rotunda towards Iba
4, Turn right into Sterling Industrial Park
5. Ask the guard for the directions to Acefree Street
6. The gate is color GREEN

Next up is Island Girl Accessories. It’s such as small, small world. We, my sister and I, found out that the one who owns Island Girl Accessories is actually a friend of my sister from college, Jan. According to her, they have this business for quite some time already but they just primarily sold in Boracay. Now, they want to boost the market and make it known to people that materials here in the Philippines can be made into such beautiful accessories. Check out their site here: http://islandgirlph.com/.

Island Girl

Island Girl 2

Here’s a closer look on the stuff that they had during the bazaar.

Travel Essentials. The ever so reliable suki of my mom when it comes to Christmas. Now, they have slipper bags, shoe bags, laundry bag, wet and dry bag, gym bag. Check out their website here: http://www.travelessentials.info/

Travel Essentials

Erzulie. My dear girls who have always believed the whatever size or shape you are, you’re still bautiful. Beautiful people with good hearts. This is probably why you’re soo blessed with a booming business and a fashion show at that! If you’re interested to come, check out this event here. For more information about Erzullie, check out this link.

Erzullie

Jewelled Bags. It’s not everyday that we go to formal events and make “porma” to the nines. But when that day comes, I have to admit that one thing that I really scramble on and look for is a nice bag that would definitely fit my outfit OR MAKE the outfit. So, it’s a good idea to stock up on nice evening bags – jeweled at that. Check out this link and be enticed! Yes, it’s a bit expensive but if you want to make a statement – who cares about the price?

Jewelled Bags

Bags In The City. I have a confession to make. Whenever we would go to the vet before (Vet in Practice – during the time when they were still in their old spot), I’d always drop by the shop of Bags in the City. I didn’t get anything but I just LOVED looking at their stuff. There were soo many different kinds of bags in soo many different colors that it would make it difficult for me to pick one. I wanted everything. Also, they have little pouches that you can give away for Christmas. Check out their site here.

Bags in the City

WHAT_IF Products by Ti&Me Co. These cubes which I first saw at this bazaar can be used for anything. You can use them for games, learning stuff, door stoppers or neck support. They’re cute and they’re unique. It’s a nice-to-have thing and something that you can give as a gift. Check out their site here.

What If

YourUnik Xchange. The exploding box is the new greeting card. Well, that would be in my book. If you’re the lovey-dovey person and you like giving creative gifts to your special someone, well, I would DEFINITELY recommend this. When you give it, it’s just a box tied with a ribbon. When you open it, there are a lot of different papers where you can place a lot of pictures or any other materials that you can place. In the middle there could be something that would capture the whole idea of the box.

Unik Xchange

Farah Abu Accessories. My favorite accessory-maker is still making waves. What more can I say! J Check out this link to know where she will be next.

Farah Abu

DAS (warning: these shoes can kill!). Oh, definitely. Fall down, break or leg or neck but still have the shoes that everyone in the room would kill for. Unfortunately, it’s you. I envy those girls who can walk in high-heels. Can anyone send me a link of a seminar where I would learn how to walk on these kinds of shoes?

DAS Shoes

More pictures on part 3. :)

Last weekend (November 5-6, 2011), the Global Pinoy Bazaar for 2011 was held at the Rockwell Tent. Since it’s bazaar season once again, I took time out to go around and check out the items.

For the first stop, of course is my sister’s booth – Hot Young Designers. This is actually the first ever bazaar that they have ever joined and I’d like to personally congratulate them for doing such a great job! :)

For those of you guys who weren’t able to go, you should drop by St. James Bazaar on November 26-30 since they will also be there. Or, you can just also order online. Check out their website.

Next stop would be Fab Manila’s store. I love Fab Manila’s stuff. There was one Christmas when I ordered around PHP5,000 worth of items to give as gifts for friends. Funny how the world is soo small that they turned out to be friends with my brother-in-law’s sister, Ate Nina of Manila Mommy.

I love their prints and the items that they have. ;)

Fab Manila

Next stop: Mallos. I’ve heard of Mallos years ago when they just started, I believe. I’ve seen them at Eastwood and at other bazaars as well. The first products that they pushed before where scented flip-flops. Now, they branched out to different things as well. Currently, they are selling scented bags, pouches, etc. I’ll try to write more about them when I get the time. Got to contact them first. ;)

Mallos

These wired cuffs from Crafting Time! are absolutely awesome. They are just not the normal wired cuffs. They designs are actually made of clay that you the artist/creator should create.

Yuki Tore

I love stud earrings! :) Check out these stud earrings from Anu-Anu.

Cute Earrings

The next picture – handmade rings are from the Junk Studio. I actually first saw them at Backstage in Serendra. These are pretty good gifts to your arts fartsy friends.

Rings

More pics to come in the next post! :)