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Sun Up to Sun Down at Shangri-La Plaza

May 18, 2018 · 1 Comment

Shangri-La Plaza freshened up the kids’ wardrobes when the hippest getups came alive on the runway of Shang’s Sun Up to Showdown Spring/Summer 2018 Fashion Show for Kids and Teens last May 5, 6PM, at the Grand Atrium.

Get that cool vibe for the summer in Pastel Cuties. Easy Chambrays in soft blue and white keep it easy and light for kids while they frolic in the sun. Then match the vibrant season with the playfulness of Fun Stripes. When beach fever hits, turn to Island Adventures and its colorful prints, plus matching resort-ready rompers, dresses, shorts, and shirts. Dainty Flower Girl florals are also in-season for the family’s little princess.

Then go for a Whites + Denim combo where young ones rock fresh and functional looks. The Preppy Cool vibe with a hint of nautica is also in the style agenda. And last but not the least, the kids ride the wave of the Athleisure trend as they Get Sporty in multicolored outfits inspired by hip, athletic looks.

The teens rock their own summer trends. Start with the girls in Bold Stripes on eye-popping pieces. Then watch them bloom with a Flower Garden of charming floral prints paired together. The sporty Track Star romps down the runway featuring track jackets and side-striped pants. Then Crayola Brights color blocking takes everyone to summer’s bold and bright side, just as Goin’ Circles cools the senses with black and white polka dots. Meanwhile, Fringed Benefits has everyone swaying to the beat of summer. Plaid and checkered clothing finds their way to this season’s wardrobes in the Just Checking selections. Then Hoodie Goodie hits the streets with hooded tops paired with quirky denim. Finally, Denim Redux shows that the top-to-bottom denim trend is here to stay.

The boys took to the runway in bold vertical stripes as selections from Through Thick and Thin make their way into their closets. There are other awesome options: Embroidered Jeans will give a fresh, new take on denim for the guys. Athleisure stays on trend with track jackets, hoodies, and side-striped pants. Summer unleashes cool sorbet-hues with pieces under the Sorbet Dreams category. The retro spirit pops up in Print Vibe with printed shirts inspired by the ’60s to the ’80s. Witness a youthful and sporty take on men’s florals from pieces under Boys Over Flowers. The boys can also beat the heat with short swim shorts in Short Time. Finally, New Utility funks up street casual wear with long utility belts.

Young models are sporting these trendy looks from brands housed in the Shang including Calvin Klein Jeans, Folded & Hung, ForME, GAP, Gingersnaps, Great Kids, Joe Fresh, Just G, Mothercare, Onitsuka Tiger, Osh Kosh B’Gosh, Paul & Shark, Penshoppe, Periwinkle, Rustan’s Department Store, Skycastle, Superdry, Zara Kids, TRF, The Park, Oxygen, Regatta, Memo, and True Religion.

The outfits came down the runway against a backdrop of Shangri-La Plaza’s nature-inspired décor that engaged mall guests in a unique, Instagrammable fashion experience.

Head for the Shang with the kids and experience a fun and fashionable summer.

For inquiries, call 370-2597/98 or visit www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficial. Follow the Shang on Instagram: @shangrilaplazaofficial.

Ellie & Me Mommywear Launch

December 5, 2017 · 6 Comments

Almost two years ago, I was searching online for affordable yet stylish maternity clothes when I learned I was pregnant with Zander. During my research, I chanced upon a store on Instagram called Ellie & Me. I was intrigued by it because of the styles they featured. Plus, the store seemed to be a popular one based on the many comments and inquiries they had on IG. Since then I followed their account and have even tried their clothes. I actually also bought nursing bras from the store, which I included in my blog post about my breastfeeding essentials.

Later on, I learned that the store was owned by a newbie mom, Viva Celina Chan, and that the store was inspired by her daughter, Ellie. Like me, Viva was also looking for stylish yet affordable maternity and nursing wear and couldn’t find a lot of choices available locally. So, why not start her own mommywear business, right?

Well, she did. And the business, though small, has continued to grow and has even created a following among moms whom Viva now calls the Vivacious Mommas. Finally, she decided to officially launch the business and I was lucky enough to have been part of it.

The launch took place at Brewing Point Neighborhood Cafe in Quezon City. It was an intimate event attended mostly by Viva’s family, friends and loyal customers.

Ellie & Me is actually launching a new collection of mommywear, to be available first week of December. This collection features a variety of long and short dresses and pant suits with a mostly floral theme.

Take note, the clothes are called “mommywear” because they were designed to cater to all moms, no matter their stage in motherhood, whether they’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or even after they have weaned. This way, moms don’t have to keep buying new clothes as their bodies and needs changes.

Viva also shared that she really made sure that the clothes are comfortable but not frumpy and are instead, also a little bit sexy. Moms, after all, are still women and have the right to continue looking good as they juggle their busy mommy lives.

Personally, I like this collection because I love florals. But I especially love that the clothes have discreet nursing access as well as a little bit of sexy in the design. Among the clothes in the collection, I like this purple one the most. Isn’t it so pretty?

But I also love this sexy maxi dress worn by Viva during the event (by the way, that’s cute little Ellie with her in the picture!). It’s definitely my style. Love it!

Check the collection too! You can find Ellie & Me on Instagram and Facebook or email [email protected]

Review: Kaypee Baby Nursing Wear

March 20, 2017 · 33 Comments

One of my breastfeeding must-haves is nursing wear. While breastfeeding moms don’t necessarily have to wear them, I find that wearing nursing clothes makes feeding my baby easier for me. So, for the past 6 months that I’ve been breastfeeding, I’ve been continuously looking for new brands of nursing clothes to try. One of my most recent finds is Kaypee Baby.

Kaypee Baby is the brainchild of a fellow breastfeeding mom, who understands the need to make breastfeeding in public a very pleasant experience. You can find her store online at www.kaypeebaby.com. She sells nursing tops, dresses and covers as well as maternity clothes and clothes for little boys and girls.

A few weeks ago, Kaypee Baby sent over one of their nursing tops for me to try and review on this blog. I received their Patie Blouse – Black Rhythm 2 in Round Petals design.

The description says it was a free size top that fits small to semi-large sizes. The fabric used was called Waffle.

This top has 2 nursing access, one on each side and it looks like this.

Photo courtesy of www.kaypeebaby.com. Photo shown is a different design. Sample of nursing access only.

Now, let me tell you my thoughts about this Patie Blouse.

Color

I’m not into very bright colors. So, the fact that this blouse came in black and white appeals to me. I can pair it with any color of shorts, skirt or pants. This particular design, I believe, comes in plain and other types of prints and colors. So, you’re free to choose which one you like best.

Fabric

The fabric is thin, very light and airy. I think this works well with the weather here in this country especially during the summer season. I’m just not a big fan of the texture of the Waffle fabric. It’s not smooth, which is usually my preference. Instead, it has grooves, which made me immediately think it might be itchy when worn. Thankfully, I didn’t itch at all when I wore it though.

Design

Honestly, I’m not a fan of big prints. Most of my clothes are just solids in different colors. If I choose a printed one, the prints have to be small or medium size. With that said, I find the floral Black Rhythm design of this top just okay for me. But this is just a matter of preference. If given the choice, I would have chosen a plain one instead.

Fit

As you can see on the photo below, the top did fit me. The measurements on the top portion of the blouse was just right for my figure. However, because the bottom part is slightly tapered, I find that it hugged my waist and hips quite snugly, which is not really what I prefer. Because I gave birth only 6 months ago, I still have that baby belly. I would prefer a looser style at the bottom so as to hide my tummy a bit. This would probably fit better on someone who has a smaller waistline and hips.

Nursing Access

I like that the nursing access is easy to pull to the side. This is especially helpful to me because I have a demanding baby boy who usually wants to be fed RIGHT NOW. There’s no need to remove buttons or to pull aside so much excess cloth. Plus, even without a nursing cover you can nurse discreetly because it doesn’t expose too much of the breast. That is, unless your baby decides to pull your top too much.

Price

The selling price for this top is only Php 185.00. Yup, you read that right. It’s less than Php 200.00, which is a lot less than what a lot of other nursing wear brands charge. Even when you add in the shipping cost of Php 70.00 for Metro Manila, it still comes out cheaper than other brands.

Overall, I did like the Patie Blouse because it serves it’s purpose quite effectively. I love that it does the job well for only a fraction of the cost of other brands. If you’re planning to buy a lot of nursing wear but have a minimal budget, then you’d definitely get more bang for your buck when you shop at Kaypee Baby. I would not hesitate to purchase from them but will make sure to choose a straighter cut and a design that will fit me better.

Christmas Shopping at The Great Chicco Sale!

December 1, 2016 · 6 Comments

Are you done Christmas shopping yet for the kids in your life? If not, don’t you worry because you can do so at Chicco and avail of great deals and discounts with their #GreatChiccoSale!

Happening from Nov 30 – Dec 4 at all Chicco boutiques, you can enjoy exciting offers and huge discounts on ALL items from 20-70% off in ALL Chicco stores! ‘Tis the season to be jolly indeed!

Yesterday, during the first day of the sale, I took hubby and our boys to the Chicco branch at the Uptown Mall in BGC to check out the deals and discounts. These are some of the stuff that we saw.

Huge discounts on strollers! Too bad our Zander has a stroller already.

They also have big discounts for cribs, co-sleepers, high chairs and other baby gear.

Also included are the baby carriers.

There’s 50% off on these plates, bowls, cups and utensils.

There’s lots of big discounts on clothes, shoes and accessories too.

I super loved that red jacket and wanted to buy it for our Zander. We ended up getting one in a bigger size coz he’s growing up so fast. The original price of the jacket was Php 1,500 but we got it for only Php 750. Yay!

The jacket was the only item we got for Zander though. The rest of the items we bought are meant to be given away as gifts to nephews and a niece this Christmas. Check them out!

You can check out what’s on sale in their other branches through the Chicco Philippines Facebook page.

Visit Chicco at Greenbelt 5, Glorietta 3, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Ermita, Uptown Mall BGC, TriNoma, Eastwood Mall, Festival Supermall and Alabang Town Center. Hurry because you only have until Sunday to take advantage of the sale!

Check out who I bumped into at the sale. Fellow mommy bloggers Pehpot and Levy!

Happy Christmas shopping to all of you!

The Best Summer Catalogues for Children

September 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Want to buy the best summer fashion for your kids? No matter what their age, gender, or size and style, you can find various great places to shop as a parent. For those who want the best dresses, fashion, shoes, and more, there are several catalogues which are geared to and for kids. These are the best summer catalogues for children, no matter what their style or manner of dress may be.

Very.co.uk

You can’t get away from them. They are one of the oldest, and they offer great styles, which is one of the reasons it is the best summer catalogues for children (and adults for that matter). From summer dresses for girls, new designer shoes or trainers, new jeans for your kids, or any other article of clothes, they have it all. They offer a great deal of selection, color variety, and various distinct styles and trends, no matter what the summer trends are during the current year.

Boden.co.uk

Colorful styles, design prints, bold and attractive or distinct styles for any child? You can find it all on this site. In addition to having a dedicated section for kids, it also offers various styles which are geared towards summer fun and outdoor enjoyment. From new swim suits, swim trunks for your son, tank tops or summer dresses with floral prints, no style is left untouched, or top designer trend left behind in this catalogue.

Ledredoute.co.uk

Looking for that French style and charm? New beret style hat, trousers, or any other distinct look for your kids? This catalogue is geared and styled in this manner. Whether you like the unique stripped prints, distinct patterns, styles or looks, this catalogue offers a great range of style from which you can choose from when shopping for new clothing. It also has styles based on age; so whether you need onesies for your newborn, dresses for your toddler, or new jeans and jumpers for your middle aged to teenage kids, you can find many great styles for children of all ages. With various financing options and shipping from which you can choose, you can find great deals and low prices when ordering new clothes for your children with this online catalogue as well.

There are a few top places from which you can choose to shop for clothes when you are buying new clothing for your children to wear. With this in mind, not every single site is going to have sections which are tailored for kids, or are going to have sections which are specifically designed for summer trends and the latest fashions of the season. Through these catalogues you are going to find both of these things along with great pricing and financing terms you can choose from when shopping. So whether you are shopping for one child, a newborn, or if you have several kids you are looking for new clothes and top trends for, you will find that these are a few of the best places to turn, when time comes to buy their new clothing.