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Sun Up to Sun Down at Shangri-La Plaza

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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

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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]

Maternity & Nursing Wear at Great Expectations Maternity

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I’m now on my 22nd week of pregnancy. I’m halfway into the pregnancy and I finally look pregnant! Haha! Having gained only 2 lbs so far for the entire pregnancy, I haven’t really had to buy pregnancy clothes except for a pair each of maternity shorts and maternity jeans. I’ve been using my usual tops and dresses.

Now that I’m further along though, I’ve started to look around for new clothes because my chest size and belly have gotten bigger. I’ve decided though that instead of buying maternity clothes, I’m going to look for nursing clothes instead so that I can continue wearing them once I give birth and start breastfeeding. Better be practical, right? The timing was actually perfect when Great Kids PH invited me to visit one of their branches to check out their line of maternity and nursing wear, Great Expectations Maternity.

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You might know Great Kids PH as Pois Belly & Kids. Yep, they’re one and the same although they’re in the process of rebranding now into Great Kids PH. As usual though they offer pretty apparel for girls aged 2-10 yrs old as well as for Infant Girls and moms. I went to visit their branch in Alabang Town Center a couple of weeks ago. Their store there is actually quite small so it was a bit of a challenge taking pictures but let me share with you what I found there.

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There’s a good selection of really cute and girly clothes for infants and baby girls. But not only do they look stylish, they seem comfortable too, which is high priority for me when buying clothes for my kids.

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They have a selection for older girls too. It’s just too bad my daughters are now already 13 and 14 years old and can’t fit into these anymore.

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There were several Mommy & Me styles as well such as these really nice dresses. Perfect for that twinning moment! We don’t know the gender of our new baby yet but I’m really hoping for a girl. I’ve never experienced wearing mommy & me clothes with my two girls before so I’d like to try it out this time around.

But let’s focus on the maternity and nursing line, Great Expectations Maternity, because that’s what I went to the store for. There are a lot of comfortable yet stylish designs for maternity tops and dresses. There were some pants and shorts as well.

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I love that the fabrics they chose to use are lightweight because I for one already feel too hot these days and the summer weather is not helping. I also like that there is a wide variety of styles and colors to choose from.

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There was a good selection for both casual maternity wear as well as for more semi-formal or office types of clothes.

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I like the selection of dresses. You can choose from a variety of lengths and styles as well.

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These two on top were actually on sale. They’re very versatile because they’re nursing friendly so you can use it while pregnant until you’re already breastfeeding.

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I really liked this red one because it would be nice to wear for dressier events as well as regular days out. Unfortunately, they didn’t have it in my size anymore.

Here’s a peek at the Great Expectations maternity/nursing clothes I got to try on.

Among these three, the gray one on the left was the one that came from their latest collection. All of them are lightweight, comfortable and easy to wear. I like the gray one because the material used was stretch fabric. It felt like I was wearing a really cozy but light blanket. I also like that the breastfeeding access is easier. No buttons to undo, just move aside the “flap” in front.

The blue and pink dresses were made of cotton and not as stretchy as the gray one. However, I feel like they’re more appropriate for warmer weather because the materials used were more lightweight. I also feel like their colors complemented my skin better. So, which one did you think I chose?

If you guessed the gray one, then you’re right! I chose that one because it looks more versatile. I can use it both on a regular day and for a dressier event. The other two were more casual looking. Plus, hubby said the gray dress hugged my curves better. Haha!

Great Expectations Maternity is available in:

1. The SM Stores:
– SM Megamall
– SM Mall Of Asia
– SM Pampanga
– SM North Edsa
– SM Makati
– SM Davao

2. Robinsons Department Stores:
– RDS Galleria
– RDS Ermita
– RDS Alabang
– RDS Galleria Cebu

3. ICM Bohol

4. Great Expectations Maternity Boutique
350 Del Monte Ave., corner Banawe, Quezon City

5. Pois Belly & Kids BOUTIQUES:
– TriNoma: Ground Floor near Activity Center
– SM Megamall: Level 5 The Atrium
– Shangri-la Plaza: Level 4 Main Bldg
– Alabang Town Center: Level 2 Expansion Bldg
– SM Mall Of Asia: Ground Floor in front of Kids Universe
– SM City Cebu: Level 2, Main Mall
– SM City Iloilo: Upper Ground Floor
– SM Lanang Premier Davao: Level 2
– Ayala Center Cebu: Level 3

6. Zalora
http://www.zalora.com.ph/great-expectations/

For more information, you can also follow Great Kids PH/Great Expectations Maternity on Facebook.

 

 

P.S. from Aeropostale Kids’ Fair

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As a mom of three kids, I’m always on the look out for clothing brands that do not only offer comfortable clothes for kids but fashionable ones too. One of the brands that my 13 and 11-year-old girls love is Aeropostale and so when I got an invitation from Nuffnang for the P.S. from Aeropostale Kids’ Fair, I automatically said yes.

 

 

Ironically, our girls weren’t able to join us at the event that day because they had other important stuff going on but hubby, Ziggy and I still attended the event held at U.P. Town Center Amphitheater last November 22, 2014. The event promised a fun-filled afternoon for kids and their families and they didn’t disappoint.

 

The Entertainment and the Food

Even before the event started, there were already several activities that people could participate in. Hubby and Ziggy got to have sticker tattoos, while I decided to check out the bag stamping booth. There was also a basketball station and foosball station. Music was played by these cool young DJ’s D + Cash. There were some food carts too plus catering by Bizu. The food from Bizu was oh-so-good. It was so good, in fact, that I forgot all about taking their photos. I was just lucky I was able to take a photo of the burger that they served.

 

 

The Fashion

Of course, the highlight of the day though was the fashion presentation. P.S. from Aeropostale has finally launched in Manila and has showcased their latest collection of clothes geared towards kids, tweens and teens ages 4 – 14. With P.S. from Aeropostale, you can expect trend-right merchandise at compelling values for girls and boys. They’re not only cool for kids, they’re comfy too!

 

 

I actually love this collection of theirs and they chose the most adorable models too to strut their stuff on that ramp!

 

I can totally see my kids wearing these outfits!

Check out this new P.S. from Aeropostale collection from any of the Aeropostale branches or visit the P.S. from Aeropostale Facebook page for more details!

 

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