Philippine Fashion Week 2010: SM Department Store x Parisian Shoes Runway

Created with flickr slideshow from softsea.


SM PARISIAN SHOES


Created with flickr slideshow from softsea.

Fashion: Parisian Fashion Week

I said I won't go to any Philippine Fashion Week Show this year because of the hectic schedule. But then, a ticket landed on my hands for the SM Department Store's and Parisian Shoes' Fashion Show. I couldn't resist.




Wore this gray outfit. I knew everyone would be dressed to kill but just to be different - chose a simple dress.

Thank you to my sister Liza who took the wacky photo. We were just so giddy about the clothes and shoes :)

I love the department store and almost all my shoes are Parisian.



In fact, here is my newest pair. Tonight was their first day out, and to the Parisian shoes fashion show where their brothers and sisters walked the runway.

I'll come back with the runway report. The fashion show gave me lots of ideas on how to mix and match in house brands of SM Department Store. I die!

Fashion: Lace is IN

Not me, but the fabric called Lace. I am guessing pointy shoulders are going on a vacation, especially military inspired ornaments like Vice Ganda is wearing. Now it's all about lace, finally!



This I am wearing from New York something I found in SM Department Store. I pulled the tag, and paid it in the counter while I already wore the item to a dinner somewhere. The grey shirt looks oversized on the waist, the cut will remind you of 1980's aerobics - cool, and it had see-through lace on the sides. Since the lace is black, it gives the illusion of a smaller waist.

Shirt costs Php 600, the sequined bib necklace I am wearing is from Landmark, Php 180. Cheap fashion thrills. I had fun wearing it :)

Stepping into Parisian Shoes

It's been a while (a long while) since I seriously hunted for shoes. I cannot afford to wear heels at this time so I must find flats that are interesting enough for myself. Lots of fashion bloggers are raving about how cool and stylish Parisian shoes of SM have become and I just had to see it for myself.

I've vowed to grab this pair of interesting flats and actually saw them for the first time at SM Makati. Yet, my size was no longer available. I wanted to cry! It was in black but it was in size 6. I tried to squish my feet like an evil step sister in Cinderella but to no avail.



Yesterday, I went to SM Bacoor and yey! My size was available but I had to settle for brown. It wasn't actually on display and I had to show the photo above from my cellphone to the salesladies. Good thing they were really helpful even the stocks-man who scavenged in the stock room for my size.

They have lots lots more interesting pieces and I wish I could get them all, even the towering ones but I have to stop myself. Til the next pair!

SM Advantage Exclusive One Day Sale!

Oh my card! I got this on my email today and all I can think of are the things I can grab at Watson's. I don't know why but lately, I can't stop shopping. Will definitely check this out, I also want to try shoes from Parisian (which are getting more stylish) and some baby items for Ashton.

This sale is exclusive to SM Advantage card holders, if you do not have one yet, I do not know what planet you are from. Now the only thing to decide is which SM I should go to! :)

June 30, 2010 Wednesday. Mark it!

Convert your Earrings into Pendants and more!

I had a fashion challenge this week, and that was to convert a pair of earrings into two necklaces for my sister and niece in Australia. I tried silver accessories shops but they could not handle my dilemma. Neither do they have the material I need nor the skill to cut the wires.



Then I tried SM Department store, guess what? Again, they have it all! I found a corner where chains of silver and gold were rolled and a saleslady had tools like pliers and clippers. I asked if she could help me transform my Eiffel tower earrings into pendants with chains, and she said YES!

It only cost me Php 300 for the two necklaces, this includes the chain and the labor. I only had to wait around 5 minutes :) I am very happy with the result and I'm sure my sister and niece would love it.

Feathered Headbands and Mini Hats

peacock feathered headband and victorian mini hat with veil

Welcome back to the Victorian Era! Headbands have been making a come-back ever since Gossip Girl. But when everyone is donning a big bow on their heads like Minnie Mouse, you can enjoy a more sophisticated style of hair accessories.


peacock feather multi-purpose brooch

Big ribbons and bows are over, entering the scene are padded or feathered headbands. The most elusive designs are those with a faux peacock feather, so elusive that some just decide to make them from scratch. You can make your own feathered headband just by gathering a plain headband, glue gun, backing fabric, and feathers. All of which are readily available in department stores in Manila.

When I personally went to SM Department Store to get my materials, I was taken aback when I saw these:


Feathered headbands, clip on hair accessories, and Victorian mini hats in SM Department Store. Click to enlarge and have fun choosing!

Now we don't have to make our own when each headband and mini hats with veils only cost around Php 250. In Multiply stores, headbands are kind of overpriced as well as in other shops that I have checked out.



These hair accessories can either spell sophisticated or if not worn properly, they could appear like a circus on your head. However, it's great to grab them now before they are off the racks. Perfect for super parties or when you just feel melodramatic :)