Sale | Aldo

Aldo is joining the CLEARANCE sale bandwagon.


30% off for Ladies and Gents.



Their accessories are Gossip Girl Season 1. ehehhehe.

Staff said Sale will last til the 30th of January.

For Branches, click here.

FnH Epic Sale

End of Season sale abounds! FnH is also on its "Epic Sale".


I've visited their site: http://www.foldedandhung.com and loves this ensemble. Will be hunting for this!

DIY | Bride's Bag

A friend of mine got married a few months ago, and I made her this bag. Now, another friend is going to get married this September, and I'll make her bag as well... Inspiration, Inspiration...

• Where I got the materials? Carolina's Lace Shop, 2F Mega B, besides Calvin Klein. National Bookstore for the board I used for the frame.
• What I got? Pearl beads, Textile, Lace (I had to cut them to fit the panels), Silk Ribbon.
• How much time it took me to make one: Probably a whole day from pattern making to threading.

For the next project, she wants a beige, beaded, feathered, layered bag. Inspired by her gown.

Now, who's third on my list? =)

Forever 21 and SM Advantage

Zara | End of Season Sale

Amazing Sale! Like, way-out-of-Sanity sale. Got a pair of shoes for only P13xx.

• Rockwell


• Glorieta


• Shangrila Plaza


• Mall of Asia


• Greenbelt 5


• Trinoma
  

Watch Box?

I've been wanting a case for my watches. Some went from P800 and up. [SM Dept store]

One fine day in Megamall, I dropped by Papemelroti and saw a box with clear covers and removable compartments, and voila, my watch box! They come in 9 or 12 compartment designs.
The 12-compartment cost P309 only.

The 9-compartment one can fit even the Watch boxes. =) But I opted to get the 12, since I also have other trinkets like Bow Ties, Bracelets.

Visit their site for other Organizing needs. =) Btw, they also do customizations, hmmm....

I love their store, 'coz it's always homeeeeey... Love the staffs too, specially in Megamall, since they even offered calling the nearest branch from my house to check if they have the box in other prints, and they had it reserved for me for pickup =)

Seasons Mall Stalls | P50 Diamond Studded Earrings

Like Girlshoppe, Seasons also carries women accessories, mostly Earrings, like the one below. This, I got for my friend, for only P50.

See below list of branches I've passed by.




Seasons Branches:
Ali Mall: Lower Grounds (beside David's salon)
Shangri La: GF: near the stairs to the Food Court
Farmer's -Cubao: Beside the MRT Station

Sale| David and Goliath Shirts

What do they offer?

• Graphic, Statement Tees. =)
• Bags
• Cutesy Stuffs (notebooks, purses)

"Exclusively distributed by Terry S.A. (the same people who brought in Havaianas to the local fashion scene) in the Philippines, local trendsetters can now join the world in wearing what’s on their mind – no matter how stupid it may sound."

-- from their Multiply Page

Web Sites:

• multiply: http://davidandgoliathtees.multiply.com/
• site: http://www.davidandgoliathtees.com/
• facebook: http://facebook.com/davidandgoliathphilippines

Branches:

• Bonifacio High Street - 856.1345
• Power Plant Mall - 895.6207
• TriNoma - 916.6120
• Greenbelt 5 - 729.8928
• Robinsons Place Manila Midtown - 567.2130
• Rustan's Makati - 813.3739

Sale|Topman Topshop

What you can buy:

• Shoes
• Clothes (Tops, Pants, Vest, Jackets)
• Leather Items (Wallets, Belts)
• Accessories (Caps, Bags)

Branches:

• ALABANG AYALATopshop, 2nd Level, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City, 1770 Manila, Philippines(632) 842-9822
• BONIFACIOTopshop, Unit 1g06, Quadrant 7, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio City Center, Taguig City, 1634 Bonifacio, Philippines(632) – 856-1997
• CEBUTopshop, Level 1, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines(6332) – 233-4172
  
• ERMITATopshop, Robinsons Place Ermita (midtown), Pedro Gil Corner Adriatico St., Ermita, 1000 Manila, Philippines(632) – 567-5438
  
• GALLERIA ROBINSONSTopshop, Level 2, Robinsons Galleria Mall, Edsa Cor. Ortigas Ave, Quezon City, 1110 Manila, Philippines006326352853
  
• GREENBELTTopshop, Level 1, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City, 1228 Manila, Philippines(632) 756-1542
  
• MALL OF ASIATopshop, 2nd Floor Of Main Mall, Sm Mall Of Asia, Sm Central Business Park, Bay City, Manila, Philippines(632) – 556-0564
  
• PODIUM SMTopshop, Level 3, The Podium, 18 Adb Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Manila, Philippines(632) 631-1049
  
• POWER PLANTTopshop, Level 2, Powerplant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City, Manila, Philippines, Opening: 26/08/2009(632) – 897-0406
  
• SHANGRI-LA MALLTopshop, 2nd Level, Rustan's Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Edsa Cor. Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Manila, Philippines0063254366327424
  
• TRINOMA ROBINSONSTopshop, Level M3, Trinoma Mall , Triangle North Of Makati, Edsa Corner North Ave, Quezon City, 1105 Manila, Philippines(632) 901-3661
  

Cubao Shoe Expo

What you'll get from this place?
It's a U-shaped venue housing several stores...that can interest you

".. 4 full-service restaurants (including 1 that serves organic foods & vegan-friendly dishes),
6 thrift shops,
1 flower shop,
9 shoe stores (including 1 that provides custom-made shoe/boot/footwear services),
1 comic book store,
1 hopia & other Chinese-food delicacies store,
5 clothes & accessories boutiques,
2 mini-divisoria shops,
1 health & organic goods shop,
1 old-style beauty parlor,
1 tailoring/modiste shop,
1 fabric/textile/sewing goods shop,
a locksmith's little stand, the ubiquitous ukay-ukay shop, and 1 little shoe store. "

--from their Multiply Page

I forgot the name of the Resto, but it was jam packed on an afternoon. =) It's not Bellini's, the Famed Italian-chic resto, darn, I forgot the name,I have to go back again, hahahah.

There's a corner place called, Moowai, a cinema-inspired resto and fronting it is an equally, artsy-inspired bar, that you can get house decor inspirations, from the multi-colored,patched up throw pillows, to their maong covered sofas.

I loved the house decor vintage stores, the items are way cool than that of malls, its just that, they're a bit pricey, oh well, what do you expect--Quality Item, Aged, but in good condition ==> Pricey. =) The stores are similar to that of Kamuning's Vintage stores. Antique Collector's: this is a haven for you.

There are vintage deco chairs. Unfortunately, the store was closed, so I was not able to check for the price.

On the same store, I found Lady Gaga. =)

Social Networking Page?
Check out their multiply page: http://cubaoexpo.multiply.com/

Ambience:
The place is actually a big compound made up of units. It's not as close to Greenbelt's or Eastwood's Al Fresco setup, but some of the store displays are fancy enough, you'd invite yourself in.

Parking:

There is a parking space right beside it, or why not park at a mall near it, SM Cubao, Gateway, Alimall, Shopwise, or even at Araneta and just walk, besides its just near.

Operating Hours:

10am-9pm

How to get there?
It's on the left side of the Ali Mall Bus Station. It's within the Araneta Cubao vicinity. Check out the map on the bottom section of this post.

Outlet Store | Rusty Lopez

I did a post on Cubao Expo, and one of the stores, I frequently visit is the Rusty Lopez Outlet Store.

As an outlet store, you really have to go through a lot of Freakishly designed items or the "Art-had-thrown-up-and-it-got-all-the-trimmings-and-design-in-a-single-item" stuffs.

I have listed below, some of my select few.


Ambience:
The place is filled with a lot of items, that you literally go crazy which to look at and to avoid (eyesores-Ugly Stuffs-things you don't buy at all).

And this is common for Outlet Stores, since they have to sell either last season's designs, or last pair of shoes.

For shoes, what they placed on the display cabinets, would always be the smaller sizes, and they also display available colors, so avoid asking "May Maliit pa bang size to?" (is there a smaller size?) or "Anong ibang kulay?" (is there another color?)

What you'll get from this place?

• Shoes (His and Hers, Children)
• Bags
• Belts
• Clothes (Tops,His and Hers)

Now, let's go to business =)

This one looks freakishly close to Ferragamo's Black Driving Loafers . Too bad it's a size 45, am a 43. And it's only for P1049.50.

Look at the one on of the left of it--Too many things going on for a shoe.

Driving Loafers are so in. Wear them in skinny jeans or with shorts. I just got a pair of new shoes last week from People are People, but I'll post that separately-Uber excited to share, hehehe.

So I had a discussion with myself, "Should I" or "Should I not", -- and the "Should I" with a Big YES won. This is what I got for myself! in Brown.

It's only for P600, from P2200.

More Loafers...

But this is a bit pricey.

Gladiator shoes are still here for about P800:

Sequined Ballet Flats for about P700:

Bags--these ones go for about P500. Big ones -> P1500

Havaianas Bags

Havaianas now offers Bags! I like Havaianas, especially when I had a customized pair done this year. Subscribe and I'll update you when the next "Make Your Own Havaianas" event. =)

Visit their site: http://havaianasphilippines.com/musthavs/

I'll visit their store later and update you of the price. =)

Outlet Store|People are People

People are People is a good store for alternatives to Casual Dress-up. Instead of Regular,plain Longsleeves, you can get a hyped up Shirt from this store.

From Plain shirt to striped, uberly printed shirts.

Love this store! But specially this Outlet Store, wherein Discounts range from 10% to even 70% at some items.

WHERE IS IT:

This store is in Robinson's Galeria, Ortigas, second floor. There are two PRP stores in this mall, one is the regular, pricy boutique, which is in the main building. The Outlet Store is found in the Annex, parallel to Kenny Roger's. If you are fronting Kenny Roger's, go to its left wing.

AMBIENCE:

The outlet store is not a Boutique store, so don't expect the same spacious stall. There are only two fitting rooms, and the place may get crowded during peak hours, like 5pm onwards.

The clothes are hanged up on racks around the stall. Classy Tiangge style. =)

WHAT YOU CAN BUY:

MEN's

• Shirts [Ranging from P199-P399]
• Pants [Starts from P700]
• Black Casual Shoes [Starts from P900]
• Jackets [Starts from P500]

LADIES'

• Tops
• Pants
• Jackets
• Shoes/Sandals [Starts from 500]
• Dresses [Starts from P300]
• Accessories [Starts from 150]

Let me know what you got from this store, I'll post pictures of what I've bought on my next updates.

Happy Shopping.

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Outlet Store|Guess

Alimall, in Cubao, had undergone a major overhaul, and is still undergoing several more changes.


Where Alimall is? Click here to go to Google Maps pointing to AliMall from Edsa.
One store that I usually pass by is their Guess Outlet Store, looking for what's new.


From this branch, you get to see discounts for

• Guess Kids
• Clothings
• Guess [For Men and Ladies]
• Clothings [mostly at 10,20,30%, some at 50,60,70% off]
• Bags [starts from 1500]
• Belts [ranges from 700 to 1200]
• Watches [ranges from 3000-4000]
• Leather Goods [wallets]

Here are some items from that store:

Guess Long Wallet: P500 Other wallets are at around P700

Guess Watch:

From P7XXX

To P3XXX

PS: A staff mentioned that every Tuesday is their delivery of new items. =)

Robinson's Starmills|Outlet Stores

This will be a Long Read, so let me get over the stores I dropped by:

• All Flip Flops [Havaianas]
• BrandSmart [Lacoste, Armani Exchange, Polo RL, Nine West, Calvin Klein]
• Guess
• Mango
• Plains and Prints
• Sports and Fashion [Nike, Gas, Sisley, Benetton]
• American Rag [Terranova and other unrecognized brands]
  

I went home during the holidays and passed by Robinson’s Starmills, which is VERY visible when you take the San Fernando Exit of the NLEX. This is fronting SM Pampanga.

Just to set your expecations, Robinson's Starmills is not filled up with glam stores. It so happened, it just has Outlet Stores, the second floor of the mall, if not for the FoodCourt, Department Store, and some Gadget store, would be empty.

All Flip Flops [Havaianas]
They have two shops[see picture above]. On the left is the Outlet store, and on the right, is the regular store. Let me focus on the Outlet store.

[Good]
They have several designs for you to choose(well, at least on the day I was there, imagine Summer)

[Not So Good]
Discounts are only at around 20% to 30%. Was thinking of bigger discounts, but that’s what they only offer.

BrandSmart
I love this store. BrandSmart is from the Store Specialists which carries imported brands, such as Lacoste, Armani Exchange, Polo RL, Nine West, Calvin Klein to name a few. I’ll share on another blog other branches they have in Manila—So Subscribe. =)

A few years ago, I was able to buy Armani Long Sleeves for about P500 to P700. That was like Heaven.

When I visited, their Long Sleeves go for about P1090-P2000, from P4000.

Nine West shoes are at P2500 from P5000.

For Lacoste, they carry a very wide range of Bags, for a not so Bad discount, some are ranging from 10% to 20%.

They also have Liz Claiborne accessories.



Guess
This one is an Outlet Store, discounts are really good. A pair of Pants can go below P1000. Wicked!

They sell Men’s, Women’s, Children’s Clothings, and Accessories.

A watch can go 50% off. But if you feel that Robinson’s Pampanga, I’ll share a Guess Outlet Store which maybe near you. This, of course, via another Blog, so keep subscribing. =)

Mango
Last Season’s fashion, yet, they carry a lot of Cuts and Designs, from Tops, Skirts, Pants, Accessories, Bags, Eyewear, Belts, etc. All that you can see in a regular Mango Store, can be found here, as long as you’ve seen them last season. =))

This, by far, is the Outlet Store in this mall, which has the most number of Items on Display. Second is Guess, Third is Plains and Prints.

Discounts are good, from 10% to 50%.

This is where I usually buy my Best Bud, her usual gift from me, Mango Stuff.

Happy New Year MSH.

Btw, I posted recently a blog about Mango on Sale, check it out for the participating Branches.

Plains and Prints
For the corporate people, or people who need casual, semi-formal to somewhat formal clothes, this place is a good stop.

Aside from the 50%, they also have an ongoing promo of “Buy 3, for P997.50”. Cool, Aye.

The cuts are not so Last Season. You can always mix them with a good accessory.

Click here to view my previous post about Accessories at a Cheaper Price.

Sports and Fashion [Nike, Gas, Sisley, Benetton]
This store is a disappointment.:(

It says it has about 4 brands, yet, it only has Nike Stuffs, and the worst news, only the shoes are saleable, the other items, are almost near UKAY UKAY condition.

See Jacket in the picture.

Their shoes are priced relatively fair, some are at 50%.

There are other better Outlet Store of Nike compared to this one.

American Rag [Terranova and other unrecognized brands]

I strongly feel that the store already gave up on Terranova and is just waiting for the store to just close. Hahaha.

This was previously Terranova Outlet Store, now, it’s just included as one of the Brands It carries, though the other three, I haven’t heard of.

Their men’s line is very edgy, reminds me of PRP[People are People].

I'll be posting other Outlet Stores, so subscribe or follow me on twitter, my next ones would be

• People Are People
• Guess

If you know of other Outlet Stores, shoot me an email at saleandalternatives@gmail.com.

Mango Sale 'til January 16, 2010

Bags, Accessories, Shoes, Clothings. See list of Participating Branches Below


This is a "Bag", which feels and looks like a big dice stuffed toy.

Sunglasses: Around 7xx.
These pair of earrings that my friend wanted, was gone the next day that we visited the branch, when she decided to finally buy them.

Long Wallet: around 9xx.

List of Participating Branches:

CEBU
Ayala Center
SM City

CLARKFIELD
SM Clark

DAVAO CITY
SM City

MAKATI
Glorietta
Powerplant
Greenbelt

MANDALUYONG
Shangri-La
SM Megamall

MANILA
Robinson's Place

MUNTINLUPA
Alabang Town Center

PASAY CITY
Mall of Asia

QUEZON CITY
Gateway Mall
The Block, SM North Edsa
Trinoma
Eastwood Mall