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manila fashion observer
manilafashionobserver.blogspot.com
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Observations and obsessions of a closet fashionista with a taste for the high life --- while living on a Third World paycheck.
#5859 in All , #1112 in General Fashion

Summer at Catalogue63

Have you checked out Catalogue63 lately? Catalogue63.com’s in-house brand And Apparel recently launched its Summer 2012 Collection featuring dresses, tops and bottoms that are easy and ultra-flatteri...

1 day ago

Too Sexy for My Shirt

Heres Mary Kate Olsen wearing a deep V-neck shirt from LnA with a maxi skirt, and she sure looks chic. But to spend $60 on a cotton shirt? Hmmm... Thankfully, local label Sexy White Shirt has somethi...

1 day ago

Ladies, Meet CATHY

When you want to break free from the covetous claws that consume you when luxury designer bags come into the picture, remember there are a host of local labels to support instead. You may already be ...

1 day ago

Say it with Sunnies

A couple of weeks ago, Eileen Marquez of BLI invited me again into their showroom so I can take a look at their Spring/Summer 2012 Collection of sunglasses and lenses from luxury eyewear brands like ...

4 days ago

Floral Fever at SM Fashion Forum

Floral Dresses from London Times, available now at SM Fashion Forum Get these pretty floral dresses at SM Fashion Forum for you, or better yet for Mom (and then just borrow if you are lucky enough to...

10 may 12

Deals and Thrills for Citibank Cardholders!

Citibank is slashing off 15% on your office wardrobe at Dorothy Perkins and Warehouse, as a special offer to all working women for the whole month of May.  To enjoy this exclusive treat, just us...

07 may 12

Germ Killer Giveaway!

Germ KiIller and yours truly are giving away this entire set of Germ Killer products and Arix home cleaning implements you see above. Please use the Rafflecopter widget below to join. You can do so s...

04 may 12

Heima New Collection + Design Discussions this Saturday!

All Happening this Saturday! Join in on the fun! Oh Hi, Summertime! ( Of Outdoor Stories, Secret Stars & A Paper Universe ) A collection of summer hues and outdoor stories, Heima will unveil its ...

03 may 12

27 Weeks: Back to Grunge

My mom and Dada dont particularly like it when I wear these tattered jeans, but they are just so comfy! My mom says this is something to wear to the market, or Divisoria daw. AKA as the haggling outf...

03 may 12

26 Weeks: Prints Please

Suddenly, I seem to have somehow started accumulating printed dresses. From graphic to ethnic, my wardrobe of mostly solids, checks and plaids has been infiltrated with loud prints. I only started wi...

03 may 12

Your Baby Fairy is Coming!

When we were living in the US, and we just had Berry, the website I most frequented was probably diapers.com - I never had to panic about running out of nappies because they had free 1-2 day shipping...

28 apr 12

Mommy Potions, Lotions and Creams

When I was pregnant with Berry, my friend Mary Anne gave me a whole years supply of Palmers to prevent stretch marks. It could be that, or it could be genetics, but I swear, with Palmers I never got ...

27 apr 12

Makeup Mavens

Last night, my SIL Lorr showed us this YouTube video of a Taiwanese show where girls come in their "bagong gising look". But before revealing their face, they show a photo of what they look l...

26 apr 12

Its (Germ) Killer Time

If you havent noticed the flashing banner right under my blog header, let me say it again, its Germ Killer Time! Apart from being my latest blog sponsor, I was sent the full range of Germ Killer prod...

23 apr 12

Reminiscing + A Visit to Repetto in Greenbelt 3

The shopping landscape of Manila surely has changed since I last left it in 2006. I remember starting this blog because I wanted to document the things I wanted to buy, because it was so frustrating ...

23 apr 12

25 Weeks

With the weather getting so much warmer, it makes sense to wear dresses instead. This is what I wore to my moms birthday dinner: silk printed dress from The Addison Story at SM Fashion Forum, Repetto...

18 apr 12

Berry Sperry

Also just before Holy Week, Berry, Nana & I went to the Sperry Top-Sider concept store in Trinoma to pick up a new pair of Sperrys. My much loved navy & platinum pair has been used and abused...

18 apr 12

Basil Thai Restaurant

This Thai iced tea from Basil, a new Thai restaurant along Katipunan Ave. cor White Plains Ave., that we recently tried just before Holy Week, is the perfect antidote to a hot summer day. With its mi...

18 apr 12 1 person likes this

Si Valentino at ang Barong Tagalog

Valentinos Spring 2012 ad campaign has been making waves amongst us who have recognized the Barong Tagalog worn in such a ladylike way. My sister Trina managed to take snaps of their store window and...

17 apr 12 1 person likes this

Thank you Hatch & Latch!

I just wanted to say thank you to Helen See of Hatch & Latch for sending us these BellyBuds! Weve been using these for a couple of weeks now so Xavi can enjoy some Mozart. He really responds to i...

16 apr 12

Musings on Hair

So my SIL Lorr had this brilliant thought the other day. She said it would be the ultimate if we had a helper who was trained to do blow outs. I mean, imagine having perfect hair every day? You dont ...

15 apr 12

24 Weeks

Wore this to dinner with Karrots, Oliver & Tipu at Mamou in Rockwell. Top from H&M, J Brand skinny jeans, Anthology Hudsons, necklace from J.Crew Ran errands and attended a private sale in Ma...

15 apr 12

Refresh & Renew with Fashion Forum & The Spa

When you refresh your wardrobe with the new Spring and Summer arrivals at Fashion Forum Megamall, Makati, Mall of Asia and North EDSA, and spend a minimum of Php8,000 in a single receipt, you get to ...

13 apr 12

23 Weeks

Eeeep! I have a backlog of posts on documenting my belly as it grows, and what I wear as it does. This week is actually my 26th week already, but lets play catch up... Starting with what I wore the w...

12 apr 12

Got to Get a Garmin: Now Loaded with Philippine Road Maps!

When we were living in the States, Dear Hubby and I couldnt seem to leave the house without our Garmin. We had come to rely on our nifty little street navigator for getting around the city (kind of w...

04 apr 12

Lupe Saenz at Bonne Bouche

Last Friday, Nina and I went to the launch of a new line of shoes at Bonne Bouche in Greenbelt, a chic little boutique with dresses from Michi Calica-Sotto, jewelry from Elena Bautista and bags by Ni...

04 apr 12

Hi-Low Shopping for Kids

So fun to dress up kids these days, so many choices! Everything just depends on how much parents are willing to spend on their kids. Take for instance the French brand Bonpoint. I always go to their ...

02 apr 12

These Shoes are Sugarfree!

Shoes are definitely just as sweet and indulgent as your favorite treat, especially if it comes in fun and bright colors like the bright Bowie pumps from Sugarfree that you see above! Straight from S...

02 apr 12

Rags2Riches Sale on AVA!

Ooooh! The Rags2Riches x Rajo Laurel clutches that launched last week are on AVA now! But going fast, so hurry! It comes in a bright yellow color too, but youve got to see if for yourself! ;) Shop th...

28 mar 12

Gap Kids x DVF in Manila!

Apparently, its out today! Available exclusively  in  Gap  Shangri-La  Plaza  and  Gap  Bonifacio  High  Street only! Petite women are in luck actual...

28 mar 12 1 person likes this

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