I've been away for so long that I thought I'd make it up to you by sharing this neat contest.
The Little Things She Needs (TLTSN) is a really really cute boutique/brand found all over Asia. They recently opened their newest branch in Robinson's Galleria:
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A couple of months ago, another relative from the US visited us and I was able to get a hold of a couple of beauty products, one of which is Clinique's Even Better moisturizer.
Still looking for the perfect LBD? Buying a new pair of sexy jeans? Want to revamp your closet? Hold your shopping checklist as we give you the top ten Pinay wardrobe essentials.
We at StreetSmartCharm loved the show Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style so we’ve modified his top ten wardrobe must-haves and made our clothes selection more appropriate to the Philippine weather so every Filipina fashionista will have the most comfortable yet stylish everyday outfit. Here are our top picks:
1. Basic black dress – Often called the “Little Black Dress,” this wardrobe essential is on number one for many reasons. It’s a classic - it never goes out of style, it can be paired with different tops (such as the chiffon flowy sando), it’s versatile - can be worn at work or at a party, and it’s great for those you-simply-can’t-decide-what-to-wear occasions. When buying an item, just remember to fit the dress. Have the patience to hop from one store to another until you see the one that flatters your figure. I like seeing ones that hug the hip and thighs perfectly, those that hit just 3-5 inches above the knees. Choose the dress with a durable, comfortable material that’s good to wear all year round.
The Gap Sale is on til Aug 7, 2011! Enjoy great deals and exciting discounts!
You can find GAP Stores at Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Bonifacio High Street, SM MOA, SM Megamall, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Glorietta4.
It’s the End of Season Sale again at Topshop. Enjoy big discounts of up to 50% off on selected items from July 1 to 31.
The month-long sale is available in all Topshop stores in the Philippines.
Sale Duration: July 1 – 31, 2011
Watch out for Collezione’s Mid Year Warehouse Sale on July 14 to 16, 11am until 8pm. Get up to 70% off on great selections.
The 3-day sale will be at #01 Jose Cruz Street Barangay Ugong Pasig City.
Sale Duration: July 14 – 16, 2011
Refer to the poster below for the directions going to the Collezione Mid Year Warehouse Sale venue.
It’s the SM Megamall‘s End of Season Sale again. Shop and go crazy with up to 70% off discount on selected items at participating stores. All the big brands are participating.
Not only that, dress to impress because a secret fashion police will be going around for the MEGA Trendspotting. Be spotted and get a chance to win Gift Certificates (GCs) from your favorite stores.
Promo period: July 1 – 10, 2011
Everyone hates those bad hair days when our head looks like a newly-builty bird's nest or a dead plant. What could be worse right? Well, having a bad hair day everyday.
Like clothes, there a a hundred cuts that look good - on the magazine. But there are several which will probably suit you.
If we're going to invest in clothes, invest on underwear. :) Every girl needs the proper kind and something with quality. Make sure you check out Marks & Spencer's Lingerie Sale (single printed bras only) from June 26 to July 23, 2011.
Promo Duration: June 26 – July 23, 2011
Join Iloilo‘s homegrown shopping destination, Amigo Plaza Mall as they hold their first ever Mall-wide Sale.
The 5-day sale will be on July 18-22, 2011 from 9:00-8:00pm. Enjoy great discounts of up to 50% off from participating shops.
Promo Period: July 18 – 22, 2011
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'Tis the season to be jolly! Here's another brand on sale. Tomato is offering 50% off their sale items in all of their branches.
Promo period: June 3 to July 17, 2011
"tomato is all about making a bold fashion statement. It is more than a fashion retailer, it's a brand that takes the leading edge in fashion, vitality and innovation. tomato embodies affordable fashion, casualness that is very chic, sexy, stylish, young and world-class."
Marks & Spencer may not be an affordable brand but its luxury items' quality makes it at the top of our staple items list.
Selected Autograph items are on sale at 20% off starting June 19 until July 9, 2011.
Enjoy great finds at absolutely lowest prices at SM City Manila and SM City San Lazaro’s Manila Day Sale on June 24, 25 and 26, 2011. Get up to 70% off on selected items
Promo Period: June 24 – 26, 2011
Mango is one of the popular brands in the country. Their shops are a good source of staple wardrobe items for us fashionistas so before this sentence ends I suggest you go to the nearest Mango store and shop shop shop because the famous fashion retailer is having an "End of Season" sale starting this month.
Buy to-die-for clothes at up to 50% off.
Promo period: June 15 to July 31, 2011
We’ve already featured the scenic ukayan center in Olivarez Plaza, Tagaytay. Now I’ll be showing you one of the biggest ukay places I have been to. King Bhats Ukay-Ukay (don’t let the name fool you) at PureGold Imus is the SM Department Store of hand-me-downs.
Girls, we love to shop for ourselves but why not take this great opportunity to buy the men in your lives some comfy shoes? Why not go on a post-start of classes or Father's Day shopping with your father, husband, brother, son or boyfriend? What are you waiting for?
Promo period: until June 30, 2011
Where: SM Department Stores
In the moody for kooky and artsy shirts? Get big discounts of up to 70% off on great selections at the Artwork MEGA SALE 2011 from June 1 to July 31, 2011. Check out their shops!
Certainly a Megasale, Crocs is having a sale at the NBC tent, Fort Bonifacio, Global City from June 9-12, 2011. If you're a Crocs fan make sure you don't miss this. The sale will start at 10am and end at 8pm.
Celebrating its 15th year, Body Shop is offering a generous discount of up to 70% for its grand sale starting May 6 until June 16. Not only will you be able to buy quality products at lower prices, they are also having a raffle.
Up for grabs is P150,00 for the grand prize and a total of 15 exciting prizes for the lucky shoppers. Cool prizes include; a roundtrip ticket to Los Angeles, an eco-friendly refrigerator, 3-day/ 2-night stays at Discovery Shores Boracay and Amorita Beach Resort, a 32 GB iPad Unit, two 32’ Samsung LCD TVs, two Longchamp Le Pliage Medium Folding Tote Bags, and The Body Shop bestseller gift packs.
Here's another back to school promo - this time from Havaianas.
Just present your student ID (you may use last year's if you haven't been issued a new one) at any METRO MANILA Havaianas branch from June 6 to June 11 to avail of a 15% discount.
If you read our Knowing Your Body article, you'd know which skin tone you fall under. So for the majority if the Filipinas out there, we (yes, I'm one of you haha) fall under the Brown Skin tone. This is the color that celebs try hard to get. We can virtually get away with any bikini color.
However, there are colors that will make your skin look all the more stunning. For morenas, best colors would be maroon, aquamarine, black, navy blue and purple.
From May 28 to June 15, 2011, Giordano is offering a Back to School promo by selling a foldable printed back pack for only P299. Limited stocks available.
Toby's Sports is offering up to 40% discount for selected shoe items in all of its stores. Some of the shoe brands offered by Toby's include Adidas, Nike and Gola.
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Belts add texture, color, and polish to an outfit. If chosen wisely, they can also minimize figure flaws, four of which are shown below:
They say the best ukay places are the ones outside Metro Manila. While this is not entirely true, the odds of finding a good ukay shop (not the ones in open air beside marketplaces) in the province is better. In Cubao you'll find dozens in one street but only one or two will showcase relatively new and stylish clothes.
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1. Try shades under a white light. Suggestions: white room with fluorescent lighting, a tiangge during a cloudy day, or your favorite department store.
Light, odor-free and hypoallergenic - these are the reasons why women worldwide love mineral makeup foundation. When applied, mineral makeup doesn’t appear pasty, off-color, or evident on skin, unlike traditional makeup. Plus, it doesn’t have that fishy, fatty smell “old” makeup has. Of course, the same goes for mineral-based eyeshadows and concealers.
