Who's Up For A Mid-Season Sale?

Yes, yes, I am still alive.  Delinquent blogger speaking.  Sorry!  Been caught up with so many things lately that I haven't been able to update this blog.  But hey, I'm back and I've got sale news to share!  Heads up RSSI fans:  Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and all your other favorite RSSI brands (Warehouse, Burton, River Island, Dorothy Perkins, etc) will be on SALE.   How's that to brighten up your mid-week slump?  

So what are you waiting for?  Ready your wallets and make your closet happy with fresh new finds!  See you!

This Weekend: Notable Sale News You Won't Want To Miss

For this weekend only, Mango is having their shopping weekend where for two whole days, you get 30% off the entire store and online! (exclusions apply) For online purchases, just key in the promo code 5WEEKEND11 at checkout and you automatically get the discount!

As for other sale news, starting October 10 till November 2, RSSI is having their mid-season sale.  Get as much as 50-70% off the following brands:

...and if that isn't enough to get you moving, then I don't know what will.  Well I for one will not sit this one out.  See you at the stores! 

Outfit of the Week: If I Were a Boy

(Cue Beyonce's song please!)  LOL!  This is my take on the boyfriend jeans + Birkenstock fad that has swept the fashion world by storm.  I haven't been wearing my jeans lately, and this is seriously one of the most comfortable pairs I own.  The inner tomboy in me is very happy indeed.  The Birks, on the other hand, takes some getting used to.  Research online tells me that it takes about a week to two weeks of continuous wear before they can get really comfortable, and then, you'd never want to take them off again.  But since I'm always loyal to my flip flops, I have yet to get to that comfortable part.  Notice the backpack?  Been wanting one these days but I was afraid to splurge on a designer one since I'm not sure I'll be able to commit to it.  So I was only too happy when I spotted a cheap but chic version of it in River Island.  Score!  So... what do you think?  Did I pull off this look?  Sound off at the comments section please!  Would love to hear your thoughts!

Top:  Forever 21
Pants:  Forever 21
Shoes:  Birkenstock
Bag:  River Island
Watch:  Nixon
Belt:  Topshop

Outfit of the Week: Mambo No. 5

Does anyone remember the music video to Lou Bega's Mambo No. 5?  Ring a bell?  No?  Sheesh my age is catching up with me!  For those who do not have a clue what I'm talking about, say hello to YouTube.  And to those who actually know what I'm saying, this outfit was inspired by the video.  I've always loved fringe and everything girly, so when I saw this skirt, I just couldn't resist!  Yes, even if it was a size too small and a tad too short.  Loved how the fringe sways around when I walk, and how I feel like I should always shake my bon-bons while wearing it!  Paired it with something boxy to contrast the overall shock factor of the skirt.  I personally love this whole outfit.  In fact, it's one of my favorites.

So... Did anyone notice my absence?  I might not have mentioned it, but I was in LA for a week for my cousin's wedding.  Finally, somewhere NOT Hong Kong!  LOL!  Such a shame that it was quite a short trip, but nonetheless fun.  We managed to squeeze in a bit of eating and sightseeing, so expect quite a few posts on LA in the coming days!

Top:  Topshop
Skirt:  Mphosis
Bag:  YSL
Shoes:  Forever 21

S-A-L-E

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  It's the most wonderful time of the year!  Yes, the holidays may be over, but my most favorite holiday may just be starting... The SALE Season!  LOL!  Yup, start counting those moolah you've collected over the holidays because you just might have enough reason to put it into good use!  So what's on sale?  Here's the list:

STARTS TODAY (JANUARY 2, 2014):  ZARA

STARTS TOMORROW (JANUARY 3, 2014):  RSSI Stores

RUSTAN'S

STARTS ON SATURDAY (JANUARY 4, 2014):  DEBENHAMS

STARTS ON JANUARY 6, 2014:  ADORA

Aaaaah!!!  So are you as excited as I am?  Sigh, looks like I'll be throwing my need-to-shop-less New Year's resolution out the window on just the second day of the year!  See you at the stores!

Outfit of the Week: I'm A Dork

Presenting... the ever famous "DORK"  t-shirt.  If you're a regular blog reader, you might have seen this shirt a couple hundred times in other blogs, together with some of its siblings "GEEK" or "DWEEB".  Well, this is my version of it.  For a casual look, I paired it with floral harem pants and my beloved Jeffrey Campbell spiked flats!  It's weird but I'm loving harem pants in this stage of my life right now.  It's comfy, without being restricting like leggings or skinny jeans.  Still on the lookout for the ultimate harem pants though... the ones that have the crotch about 2 inches above the ground, that is!  So dear readers, if you find one, do let me know!  I'll be eternally grateful!  

Top:  Topshop
Pants:  Bershka
Bag:  Givenchy
Shoes:  Jeffrey Campbell

Outfit of the Week: Vest Interests

LOL.  Sorry for the corny title.  I needed something to go with vest and this was the first thing that popped into my mind.  And being in a hurry as I type this, I guess it'll have to do :)  For some reason, I always associate vests with business, like they are only meant for business attire.  But that's so not true.  Today, I'll give it a different spin by pairing it with shorts.  It creates a perfect balance because the vest makes the shorts a little bit more formal, while the shorts make the vest a little bit more casual.  Do I make sense?  This would be ideal for casual meetings, or if you just want to go out but do not want people to think you just rolled out of the bed and didn't make an effort in dressing up.  Just throw on the vest, and voila!  Instant outfit changer.  How do you like it?   

Vest:  Zara
Top:  Dorothy Perkins
Shorts:  Forever 21
Bag:  Celine
Shoes:  Topshop

Pssst! More Sale Happening This Week!

So it's official.  The whole world is on sale.  Kidding.  Well, sort of.  Why? Because the sale season is finally on full blast.  Remember my post here and here?  Well now you can add these brands because they're also on sale!

What's on sale starting tomorrow:

What's on sale starting Friday:

Excited?  So am I!  So be sure to check your credit card limit because it's surely going to get maxed out!  Happy shopping!

Topshop/Topman Robinsons Magnolia Now Open!

Topshop, one of my favorite high street brands, is now open in Robinsons Magnolia!  I can still remember back in my college days when Topshop first opened in Robinsons Place Manila.  I would make good use of my breaks and troop over there to shop, almost always ending up bringing something back to class.  My friends would only shake their heads and label me a shopaholic.   Ah, memories.  Fast forward more than a decade and a dozen or so stores later, Topshop still hasn't failed to amaze me.  If only money grew on trees, then I'd be a happy camper and just live inside the store!

Ok ok I'll stop reminiscing and dreaming, on to the reason for this post!  Yesterday was the day Topshop/Topman Magnolia opened its stores to the public.  They had quite a number of promotions too, like Php500 coupon for the first 50 customers in queue, free tote bag for every Php1500 worth of purchase, cocktails and a DJ.  Cool huh?  Sadly I arrived a bit late and wasn't able to get one of those coupons, but congratulations to those who did!

Snapped a couple (ok, a LOT) of photos to share to you guys, here they are!

Storefront.  I hear this is THE biggest store to date!

What greets you at the entrance

Topshop Section:

The Topshop section.  The store is wayyyy deep!

They also have a whole petite section

Undies and shoes.  Check out that shoe wall!

Topman Section:

The Fitting Room:

Love this picture wall!

I'm in love with the color of the fitting room wall.  And check out the sofas!  Perfect for patient boyfriends waiting for their girl to dress up!

And here are some of my picks from the pieces that I saw:

Leopard print shift dress

Cap-sleeves lace dress

Peach floral organza dress

Floral jumper

Cropped top with matching skirt

Beaded dress

Leaf print jumpsuit

Digital print skirt

Lace fringe top

Aaaaah!  Seeing these pieces again made me want to rush over to Robinsons Magnolia two days in a row!  What are you waiting for?  Go give them a visit and be amazed too!  Happy shopping!

Topshop is in  Robinsons's Magnolia, TriNoma, Robinsons Galleria, The Podium, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Robinsons Midtown Ermita (New Wing), Alabang Town Center Mall, Greenbelt 3, Power Plant Mall, Bonifacio High Street and Ayala Center Cebu

Topman is in Robinson's Magnolia, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Ermita, Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 3, TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, SM Mall of Asia and The Podium

Outfit of the Week: Shirtdress Dressing

Shirtdresses are the most versatile pieces that you can own in your closet!  Yes, that is a statement and I hereby declare it to be true.  LOL.  Huge plus:  it's easy to dress it up or down, and it's definitely one of the no brainer outfits.  Put it on and you're good to go!  Going to my first statement, how versatile, you ask?  For a more casual look, you can opt to wear the shirtdress on its own.  But for a more polished look, dress it up with a belt (like what I did below).  You can also wear them opened with shorts and a tank top, or use them as a beach coverup.  Seriously, there's a million things you can do with them, and I cannot put into words how much I looooove them.  I'm sure my closet will agree too because I have them in all sorts of material, prints and cuts!  So next time you're at a loss for something to wear, why not go for a shirtdress?  Here's to hoping you love them as much as I do!

Dress:  Monki
Shoes:  Topshop
Bag:  Bottega Veneta
Belt:  Hermes

Who's Up For A Mid-Season Sale?

Yup, you read that right!  Mid-season sale starts today!  Which brands?  Scroll down and have a look:

Topshop

Topman

Warehouse

...what?  You're still reading?  Go get yourself in one of the malls and shop away!

Debenhams is available in Shangri-La Plaza, Trinoma, Rustan's Glorietta and Abreeza Mall.

Topshop is available in  TriNoma, Robinsons Galleria, The Podium, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Robinsons Midtown Ermita (New Wing), Alabang Town Center Mall, Greenbelt 3, Power Plant Mall, Bonifacio High Street and Ayala Center Cebu

Topman is in Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Ermita, Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 3, TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, SM Mall of Asia and The Podium

Ben Sherman is in Shangri-La Plaza

Miss Selfridge is in Greenbelt 5 and Robinson's Magnolia

Dorothy Perkins is in Eastwood Mall, Powerplant Mall, Glorietta, Robinson's Galleria, Robinson's Magnolia and SM Mall of Asia

Warehouse is in Shangri-La Plaza, Powerplant Mall Rockwell, Greenbelt5, SM Mall of Asia, Robinson's Galleria and Robinson's Magnolia