Knowing very well that I can always check out the Mango stores in Manila, there was something about seeing that huge OUTLET pasted on the glass windows of this particular Mango store in Robinson’s Starmills that caused my brain to guide my feet to take the rest of me towards the entrance and, eventually, inside the store.
Did I mention that I’m a huge fan of the brand? Since they first opened a store in Makati; during the time when my allowance nor first paycheck couldn’t afford a single item found …

Wearing waistcoats can be a daunting thing. It can either make you look avant-garde or too much of a fashion victim. It’s only natural that we’d prefer the former than the latter, yes? I reckon it’s all a matter of finding the right sort of waistcoat, first of all, then working it in your own personal style. It can be painful at first but when you do meet the perfect match in a waistcoat, you’ll enjoy wearing these adorable things.
Take for example this one that I delightfully spotted in Mojoola/Mogao …

Singapore footwear and fashion accessories label, Charles & Keith, was never on top of my list. But things changed one day a couple of years ago when I went shopping with my fabulous friends and they ended up pushing me inside one of the C & K stores. Oddly enough, I wasn’t too keen with the designs and it took several trips back (on different days, of course) before I settled on giving it a shot by buying (finally!) a pair of flat sandals last year.
A year later, during …

Sometimes, all it takes is a single piece to usher in a new flavour in your personal style. Either amp-ing it up or adding another an unusual dimension to your look. Change is upon us. I reckon it’s time to welcome new things.
Urban style brands Stussy and Dissizit available at Greyone Social give you a couple of ideas.

You can opt for the Stussy Straw Hat or feed that inner shirt fiend with Dissizit Foxy Lady. Jazz up your outfit by choosing a shirt with a fantastic graphic or top your …

It was the year 2005 when I had wished for one. I remember having walked into one of the trendy boutiques down in Rundle Mall (Adelaide, Australia) then spotted a hooded bomber jacket, gorgeous and all, but twas priced way over my budget. Dejected, I settled for a pair of cargo pants and a few accessories before heading out. I guess my wardrobe simply wasn’t prepared to accommodate such a fab piece of clothing just yet.
It took five years to get ready. Twas on a Sunday. Tired and with shoulders …

Waking up to this particular Sunday morning had been a little bit different from the rest of the past Sundays, give or take for over year. What plans I usually had on one of the more precious days of the week (usually involves sleeping, reading a book and watching films) were scrapped and replaced with a flurry of preparations as I head on over to Robinson’s Place Manila (or is it now called Robinson’s Midtown?), together with my good friend Penny (who happens to be an avid reader of my …

There comes a time in a person’s life that one would feel that a change is imminent. Either consciously triggered or by accident, a fresh wave is welcomed to somehow push one out of his or her comfort zone. Or perhaps one is simply in need of a new challenge. It’s all part of getting to know one’s person.
Personally, I speak of a change in an over-all style, both in apparel and look. Perhaps twas fated, written in my stars, or inspired by what I’ve encountered along the way. I …

One of the the more pressing concerns when the idea of “roughing it” was raised was, do I have a pair of shoes I can use that can withstand the rough trek up Mt Pinatubo? Dear me. You can liken shoes for me to water for a hiker, and this is not simply for vanity’s sake. Wearing the right sort of footwear for trips like these will prove to be vital in the caring of your beloved feet (my sore feet concurs). Good thing, I still have my trusty pair …

As I was headed towards Manila that late Sunday afternoon, my head was filled with hope that it was a great opportunity for me to get out of this fashion blogging slump that I’ve managed to find myself in. It’s been a while since I last took a photo for street fashion so I was gearing myself up to mix a bit of work in on my personal time. I’ve been guilty of working on a few other things over the weekend anyway so as I walk the planks that …

This post is one of the many late feature posts I’ve got lined up. I can’t believe we’re halfway through 2010 and I’m still writing about dated things. Believe me, I wanted to leave these things un-featured but having come across a few photos of these dresses caused me to stop and re-think that decision. They’ve become a couple of my favourite dresses so I know I had to share them with you folks.
First up is this adorable dress I bought on sale. Found in Promod’s “Nice Price” rack, a …