That’s so Fetch!

“Stop making fetch happen. It’s not gonna happen!”

But no, this isn’t a “Mean Girls” post.

It’s about the pretty denim dress from Marc Jacobs. 

Available on Far Fetch! (Wink)

Capsule collection

Call it "adulting" or "Tito-fying," but since we put up that coffee corner at the creative pantry, I've been into searching for and buying coffee capsules.

It's amazing how many brands and flavours of coffee capsules are out there. They even have hot chocolate capsules, too.

This is one of the perks that the creative folk like about our pantry.

And when we say "perk," it means figuratively and literally.

Obi One

No, this is not a Star Wars post. 

It's a post about the interesting things you find when shopping on-line.

Was browsing the Shopee site and saw this obi belt in an ikat fabric. It's being sold by a store in Indonesia, so you know it's legit.

Having an affinity with Indonesia, the item eventually ended up in my cart, and ended up at home.

What's nice about this obi belt is that it can easily lift an outfit. 

Here's an LBD from my recent Lovito purchase. On its own, it's an interesting piece because of the front pleats and the button belt details on the waist. 

But when you add the obi belt - boom!

This is just one of the many ways to use and style such a versatile fashion accessory.

I Lovit(o)

Thanks to my niece - Toni - I'm discovering the joys of Lovito.

This is pretty much like SheIn - fast fashion at its fastest and cheapest. 

For the initial loot, it's composed of a dress and a denim skirt for less than P500, and a bohemian blouse for less than P300.

Looking at the quality, it's pretty good for its price point.

That said, there's a new label to love when it comes to fast fashion.

Hoarding Horton

Now, we can enjoy Tim Hortons coffee without having to go to Tim Hortons.

Was able to buy this box of Tim Hortons coffee on-line. It's perfect for the Keurig machine at home. Compared to buying coffee at the stop, this one is a lot cheaper and faster to enjoy.

Looks like I'll be buying and hoarding more of these soon.

Works it!

It’s that most exciting time for Bath and Body Works fans!

One of these days, i’ll make it a point that i’m In the US when sale day comes. 

Printed Matters: Mimicking Marimekko

That’s the vibe this print gave me the first time I saw it.

The floral pattern and colour palette was giving me Marimekko vibes.

But this beautiful floral print is actually from SheIn. It’s from a top and skirt set that caught my eye on-line. Eventually bought it, and it was as pretty IRL.

The top had an interesting cut-out detail at the back, plus ribbons on the side. The skirt was elastic, which is always a plus.

Well done, SheIn!

Color Story: On the Lime

It was around June when a barrage of lime green clothes started appearing in fast fashion stores. 

The difference of this lime green from the other iterations is that the current crop had a hint of neon in it. So, it's something like neon lime green.

On paper, it sounds too much, but in actuality, it looks very refreshing and eye-catching.

I've been eyeing a couple of lime green shirts at OXGN, but never got around to buying them. That was until this week when they popped up in my feed with a link to their e-commerce site. 

We all know what happened next.

Seeing these IRL made me realise, "It's time for lime!"

Loafing around

After seeing - and buying - these loafers from my haunts, it’s safe to say that Loafers are really back!

Some of these were bought in-store, some on-line. But the fact that it’s all over the place means that there’s a demand for it.

Gosh, it feels like the 80s all over again.

Color Story: Clay Time

Upon unloading the stuff from my Straightforward haul, one thing stood out. 

There's a colour story happening, and it's all about Clay.

It wasn't a conscious effort since these items were ordered and assessed individually. But maybe, subconsciously, that rich, terra cotta colour caught my eye, that's why I gravitated towards pieces of this hue.

So, come on, let's clay!

Straightforward approach

The local fashion brand - Straightforward - has been around for a while. The first store that I recall is Gateway, then they opened a big store in Glorietta, replacing The Row. Then, they opened another store in Mega Fashion Hall.

This is a brand that sells elevated basics. Majority of their items are classic items like tees, shorts, simple dresses, bags and sneakers. They come in plain, solid colors, and they have interesting little details to keep their items from being “too basic.”

I’been been to their store many times, but I’ve never gotten around to buying anything. While their stuff is nice, fashionable and pocket friendly, it didn’t really draw me in that much.

Last week, while browsing the net, their website appeared in one of my searches. After clicking on it, their online store was on sale! There were a couple of items that were interesting, so they were added to my cart. But not purchased just yet.

While in Megamall, I decided to drop by the Straightforward store to check out the items I added to cart IRL. I wanted to see the actual piece to see the material, colour and fit. And upon seeing the pieces up close, they were super nice!

Here’s the clincher. The items that were on sale on-line were full price in-store!

And with that, I finally made my first Straightforward purchase.

Albeit on-line.

This approach of this brand is interesting and novel.

And I’m here for it!

Peso Power part 2

It's sorta geeky, but supermarket Piso sales really excite me.

Sitting in front of the computer, waiting to find out what products they'll offer, putting it in my cart and eventually checking out - this might sound mundane, but it's bliss for me.

Landers and the Robinsons Group have awesome P1 sales. Landers had one recently, and here's my loot:

Campbells Soup and Asolo Dolce Puff Pastry. And yes, these items just cost me P4!

Power to the Peso!

Back to Bocu

Okay.

It’s safe to say that I’m really getting into the brand Bocu. In a span of a month, i’ve ordered from them a total of 4 times already. And here’s my 3rd loot!

Bocu has a vibe that’s a combination of Muji and Uniqlo. Most of their items are basics, but with little fashionable twists here and there. I’ve worn the oversized striped shirt that I bought, and it’s super nice! So nice, I also bought 1 for Mark. 

I’ll def be back on their website to do a bit more shopping soon,

Merci Bocu

Bocu Lifestyle is an odd brand.

It's one of the brands under Golden ABC, but it's their only brand that doesn't have a physical store. So, unlike Penshoppe, Oxgn, Regatta, Memo and ForMe that you can enjoy both online and in-stores, Bocu is something that you can only browse and purchase through their website.

In terms of their products and aesthetic, Bocu is very Japanese-Korean. They have a penchant for basic clothes with a twist. It can be something in the seam, in the construction, a detail on the sleeve - little things that elevate the basics.

I've been checking out their website for months now, but haven't really gone around to buying something. 

That is, until last week. 

Saw on their website that they had these Uniqlo & GU type of shirts, and thought I'd give them a shot. So, after adding a shirt to the cart, it led to adding another, and another, and another.

Until it ended up as this:

Yup, it's a big bag of Bocu!

I'm hoping their stuff is as great IRL as it is on their website.

Mango Picking

While there’s a different feeling of joy and thrill when shopping at Mango stores, shopping online also has its unique benefits.

One recent discovery after browsing their site - the sales are bigger and the prices are lower online. Plus, there are way more items to pick and choose from. These irresistible deals led me to make my 1st order from the website. And my orders are here!

Looking at the waybill, the items came all the way from Spain! So, it’s def straight from the source!

Hello to another great way to shop for Mango!

A tale of 2 Cities

When I bought these 2 shirts on SheIn, it was mainly because of the color and that vintage touristy print.

Then it struck me once the shirts were delivered. These 2 cities have a role in our lives. Ate Lissa and family live in Houston, while Biboy and family have been living in Atlanta the past 20 years.

How’s that for happy coincidences?.  

Smells like Friendship

This is something I found online that was so novel, I couldn't resist buying them.

These are scents inspired by TV shows! Particularly, this pair was inspired by Monica's Apartment from the hit series "Friends."

Hope they come up with a Central Perk-inspired scent, too.

Crazy Eights

That would definitely be a good way to describe this 8.8 sale, particularly on Lazada.

Went back to my cart, particularly the items from the Stella line at Robinsons Department Store to see if they're discounted. The shocking result:

The items are just P88! 

Yes, they're P88!!!

Gosh, to think that when they went on sale for P111, I thought that was already a steal. But this!!!

Crazy! But in a very good way.

Cross, My heart

While looking for Mexican folk crosses on-line, I found these wooden, hand painted crosses.

Just like the ones in Mexico which are hand-made works of art, these crosses are lovingly handmade by a Filipino artist's hands with different patterns, including one that's inspired by Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Although this wasn't exactly what I was looking for, my heart leapt with joy after seeing them. Thus, I got this pair.

But I'll still be on the lookout for those Mexican-style crosses.

Color Story: Orange you glad

Considering that orange is the colour of enthusiasm, I'm quite surprised that fast fashion brands don't gravitate towards orange that much.

It's quite rare that you see clothes in this happy, citrus hue. That's why whenever there are pieces that pop-out in stores - both physical and on-line - they catch my eye and automatically get purchased.

Just like these 2 pretty dresses:

The first one is from Surplus Shop.

It's a kaftan-type dress that's cut a bit closer to the body. It has a deep-V neckline and bows on the sleeve that make the dress feel easy and breezy.

The second is from the Zanzea online shop.

This is literally an orange dress because of the happy orange slice print that covers the whole dress. This was a joy to look at on the computer screen, and that joie-de-vivre perfectly translates to the actual garment.

These 2 dresses will surely make Ate feel glad.