Kicking off the new year are two shopping events that you may want to check out. First up is all about French fashion as PROMOD suggests that you folks invest in some French chic fashion as they are offering up to 50% off on selected items. Sale promo runs from 02 January to 02 February 2009.

PROMOD Philippine Stores: Trinoma, Greenbelt 5, Megamall (Atrium), Ayala Cebu, SM Cebu.

Second is a special call out to Southerners! ATC or Alabang Town Center welcomes 2009 with a sale! This will run from 02 January to 18 January 2009.

Looks like celebrating the new year in Manila involves a lot of shopping trips, yes? Let me know about your good finds!

Happy shopping, my dear fashionistas!

Photo © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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It’s a very tourist-y photo taken at a popular snogging spot to check out the Adelaide skyline — Windy Point. It’s my 2nd time stand near those railings but the last time was at night when the skyline was littered with lights. But seeing it on a sunny day is equally lovely.

Most of the stuff I had on me are new (you just gotta love the Christmas season). The dress I bought (also during the Boxing Day Sale) from Ice (you have got to see the 2 other dresses I bought together with this one!) over at Harbour Town. The bag I bought from Esprit; a birthday prezzy for myself (hehe). And I believe I’ve been mentioning the earrings I’ve bought from Diva Accessories plus the retro sunnies I’m wearing, yes? I guess I should feature them so you can take a closer look at the different hoop earrings and studs.

Dress Ice
Sunnies LuLu
Necklace Lee Hwa Jewelry
Earrings Diva (Hoop & Stud)
Bracelet Parvatti
Bag Esprit

Photo taken by Shai Coggins using my Canon 400D; © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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I’m feeling so retro lately that I’m noticing that most of the stuff I’ve been shopping for are either truly vintage or just vintage or retro-inspired pieces.

I love sunnies and Australia is such a “sunnies” place. Most folks here wear one. This probably explains the wide variety of sunnies available in boutiques. And I bought a new pair from LuLu over at Harbour Town during the Boxing Day Sale (December 26th). I reckon I only spent around $12 (around Php 480.00) for this pair. Not bad, eh?

When worn, this is how it looks like —

It’s big, yea? I can’t explain it but I like it that way. And I had really wanted to get a pair in brown for variety. I’ll be posting more photos later on.

Sunnies LuLu
Earrings Diva (Stud & Hoop)
Top Zara

Photos © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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Why do women want to adorn themselves with jewelry? We can’t deny the feeling of enjoyment in wearing necklaces around our necks, bracelets around our wrists, earring on our earlobes and rings on our fingers. We feel a little more pretty each time, yes?

This love for jewelry (real or not) does not come with age or understanding. Even little ones like my 20-month old niece, loves the idea of wearing toy bracelets, my sister’s necklaces and such, too. She always has this sweet smile on her face soon after putting them on then says, “Pretty!” while pointing to whatever she has on. Adorable!

She’s also particularly drawn to my current favourite accesory, a Vintage charm bracelet I bought from Parvatti. It’s either the wide array of charms that every piece has different shapes, textures, and colours or the fact that it creates a sound with every movement.

Interestingly, this piece is actually meant for me. I have a relatively small (thin!) wrist, you see. If you’d look at the charm bracelet closely, you’d think that with its big chain and the many charms attached, it ought to have been for bigger boned ladies. And from experience, most of the bracelets (even rings) are too big for my built hence ending up looking too loose that it’s in danger of falling off, like it or not. But Egg had told me that it’s actually a bracelet suitable for me and had prodded me to try it on. Then I should say, the rest is history.

Can you believe that it’s Vintage? A match made in fashion heaven. LOL. I’ve been wearing this charm bracelet with most of the outfits I’ve put together the past couple of weeks here in Australia. It’s true love, I tell ‘ya!

It’s originally priced at around Php 1,300.00 (I think) but I got it for Php 1,000.00. Yes, it’s more expensive than the vintage pearl and rose necklace which I also bought from Parvatti.

Photos © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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They simply refuse to stop coming, don’t they? Skincare products, I mean. I’m not even entirely sure if it’s good for my skin anymore. But what can I do, eh? It comes with the territory and not that I really mind. I just have to be careful not to stress my skin out by experimenting too much. I have to draw a line somewhere. However, I do discontinue use of some which I reckon my skin has adverse effect on.

Anyway, these pretty white boxes came in the mail (yes, here in Australia) last week from Somme Institute and they’re all up for review. I’m currently using a different skincare system that I have yet to tell you guys about. Soon.

What comes in the package are as follows: Nourishing Cleanser, Transport, Serum, A-Bomb, Double Defense, EYE, and NECKLINE.

Somme Institute recommends their 5-Step Cosmeceuticals + EYE and NECKLINE for your daily skincare regimen. Says that the system is developed primarly for AM use but can also be used at night, save the application of Double Defense, which is for sun protection (SPF 30+).

You can also check out Beauty Bento Box: Skincare by the Somme Institute

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It’s not enough that this pair of Chuck Taylors have roamed the streets of Manila. They actually traipsed around Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and trekked the temples in the Angkor region in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Now, they’re sashaying around Adelaide and its surrounding places. Keeping my feet warm and cozy in the cold (and sometimes wet!) Australian weather. They’re mighty comfortable, too!

To be honest, I brought it with me for styling reasons but while packing, I remembered just how much walking I did whilst there so I reckon it’ll be a practical choice for some occasions, too. I soon found out that another great thing about having it with me was because of the cold weather. I was expecting Summer!

Don’t you love it when you know that the pair of shoes you own have traveled with you? I do. That’s probably why I make sure that I make room for a number of pairs in my luggage. Hehe. Just can’t seem to part with some of them even when there’s a possibility that I’d get a new pair.

Photo © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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Isn’t she sexy?

I’m christening this new pair of point-y black pumps, ZOE. It’s in celebration of new life. Zoe means life. I recently celebrated my birthday and this is one of the stuff I bought for it. I reckon I had mentioned before that I like buying myself new clothes and shoes for my birthday.

(More photos after the jump!)

I was actually considering a different pair (another peep-toe) but I just couldn’t let go of this pair come the time I had to bring a pair to the cashier.

I love point-y shoes. I LOVE stilettos. I’m looking into getting a new pair of black stilts anyway so I thought this pair is a great choice. I’m SO looking forward to wearing it with the new dresses I bought!

Thanks to my sister, who introduced me to the shoe brand, Zoe Wittner (yes, it’s also where I got the idea for the name). I visited their boutique located in Harbour Town in Adelaide, Australia during the Boxing Day Sale. Harbour Town is already known for its fabulously ow prices and adding the fact that it’s Boxing Day — a holiday also known for the sales all around Australia — made the purchase a sure thing!

I bought the pair for only $40. It was originally priced at $130. Cool, yes? It’s still expensive, I know but I reckon it’s worth the buy!

What about you folks? Got any new pairs esp for the holidays?

Photos © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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This photo was taken around 8-ish. Just a bit of a break. Hanging out at the kids’ playground in my sis’ backyard; enjoying a cuppa’ and smokes. Weather was a bit warm for the hefty Christmas Lunch (nom nom nom nom!!!) with family and friends that happened earlier but turned a lil’ chilly in the evening.

The top’s a cami in sunshine yellow that I got as a Christmas gift from my sister and her family, the cardi’s one of the stuff I recently bought and my earrings are new, too! I’m planning to blog about the bracelet real soon so stay tuned!

Anyway, hope you folks had a great day today!

Top Cotton On
Cardi Esprit
Skirt Mango
FlipFlops Havaianas Slim
Earrings Diva
Necklace Lee Hwa Jewelry
Bracelet Parvatti

Photo © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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This is the second time I’ve spent Christmas in different country (the other one was Singapore). I sort of miss the hustle-and-bustle of Christmas in Manila. It’s pretty quiet here (only the malls are busy) and I hardly see Christmas lights or decors up. However, I love the shopping bit. I recently hauled stuff out of an Esprit shop a couple of days ago! I love shopping here! I’m planning to get me some new shoes! LOL.

What about you folks? How’s your Christmas so far on the fashion front? Bought anything new esp for the holidays?

Anyway, I’m sure it’s all fun and festivities in your homes so — shoo! — go have fun with your family and rest of your loved ones. I’m sure going to enjoy spending my Christmas with family and friends!

Happy Christmas all!

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It’s amazing that I had the opportunity to check out one of the best bazaars I’ve been to in the South and having had great fortune in buying this precious trinket from Parvatti. You simply can’t help but fall in love with Vintage jewelry if this is the sort of piece that you’d find.

Pearls and that gorgeous rose make up this 58 year old necklace that traveled all the way from Paris to Manila (and is now in Australia, btw). Its timeless and elegant beauty had captured the hearts of numerous folks who had seen it the night I wore it (and who I’ve shown it to).

I LOVE this necklace! I’m desperately wishing that I can wear it more often. Sigh.

Best bit about it is, though it was originally priced at Php 950.00 (or was it a thousand?), I only got it for Php 850.00. Cool, yes?

You simply have got to check out Parvatti if you share my love of Vintage. Seriously!

Photo © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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