As the year 2008 draws to a close, I reckoned that instead of doing a trend round up, I’d rather highlight the ones we can keep an eye on come 2009. This year has been a whirlwind of trend after trend and I’ve noticed that most of the fashionistas were well aware and in tuned with them all. it has been a fun year in fashion, wouldn’t you agree?
Though some may have grown tired of keeping up with them trends, we just can’t help learning of new ones and …

‘Tis the season for shopping. A time when people just need to spend the bonuses and perhaps year-long savings. You fashionable folks still have a couple of weeks left to squeeze so grab every opportunity (while there’s still a sort of valid excuse to shop without remorse!).
Here’s your chance to stock up on pieces for all the holiday parties you’ll be going to as UNAROSA has their Holiday 2008 Collection out and is inviting you to view (and shop!) their collection online.
UNAROSA Store Locations: Shoppesville, Shangri-La, Megamall, and The …

Samsung Metrowear Gala 2008 celebrates Filipino Fashion Designers from Manila and Cebu!

One of my fabulous finds at the recently concluded Hat Momma and Friends Christmas Bazaar are these locally made fashion accessories that’s reminiscent of the popular 60’s smart accessory. I’m not talking about technology but the function it offers which champions over any normal necklace or any neck accessory.
These are from Accessorize it!, owned by Lourdes Ragas. I actually bombarded the sales personnel with questions like where they’re made, where we can buy them outside the bazaar, and I also gushed and absolutely appreciated our own. YES! They’re all Philippine …

I keep telling my friends that when it comes to shopping, I can easily shop for fashion accessories but NEVER jewelry, not even for watches. I just wouldn’t know where and what to do. Well, at least, that was how I was a few months back. I’m getting the hang of shopping for the real bling! Boo-yah!
That’s why at the the Hat Momma Christmas Bazaar, it was such a treat when owner Belen Arambulo-Lizaso had told me that she herself has a stall set up nearby and I readily agreed …

Indie Fashion is not a fad. It has its own world that’s worth exploring.

My preferred guide to the Urban bubblebath, Scrambled Edge, sent out an invite to a *ROGUE* special, a night filled with liquid grooves and soulful music. Behind the table is DJ Roberto Sanchez of tribomanila.
This is a celebration of great music and fabulous style as the Philippine fashion scene welcomes the entry of the brand new collection of White Kitten.
Pencil in the date: Thursday, 30 October 2008. Be at M Cafe by 10pm.
Image: soundsgoodparty.multiply.com
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For an upcoming series, I’m looking into getting in touch with local Indie fashion designers.
Are you one of them?
If you design and make clothes, bags, accessories or anything relating to fashion and style, then, yes, you’re one of them. Stating the obvious, Indie is short for independent. It means you’re mostly operating “under the radar” and only have viral marketing to your advantage. You may or may not have established a brand but still manage to put up shop virtually or physically so the rest of us can enjoy your …

Image: SoFA
On the night of 16th of October 2008, you can check out the latest collection of fashion designers from Retail Lab over at Embassy Fly. Unveiling starts at 9pm.
This event is brought to us by Fabric, together with School of Fashion and the Arts and The One School.

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Image: MiaBella Boutique
Cole Vintage is having a sale at MiaBella, Serendra from 27 September to 15 October 2008. They offering up to 50% off on dresses, bags and shoes!
It’s applicable until supplies last. Call (02) 901 3040 for more information.
I bought my Scarlet from Cole Vintage there at the lovely MiaBella Boutique. I reckon it wouldn’t hurt to check out the place again esp with the sale going on, yea?
Happy shopping!

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