Online Shopping | fashionphilippines.blogspot.com: May 2008

Creative Gift Ideas from Rnappycakery

I've been invited to quite a number of birthdays, christennings, and baby showers this year and every single time, I'm always stressed about shopping for a gift cause I never know what gift to get.
It's great that I came across the R Nappy cakery site. I had to take a second look cause the first time I saw these, I thought they were made of real fondant frosting!
The "cake ingredients" are actually made of baby stuff from disposable nappies to baby socks and toys.
Packages may include some or all of the following: fleece blankets, baby bottles, socks, grooming kits, plush toys, baby towels, shoes, rattles, and cute little baby brushes!
Very unique and creative concept for a shop!

BRASS JEWELRY

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I love vintage-inspired brass and cut brass accessories. A personal favorite is the Kissing Kids Charm Necklace above from Luckysparks. The necklace has the whimsical theme "Kissing Under an Umbrella". Just looking at the charm makes me smile and has been a great conversation piece every time I wear it. =-)

If you plan to start a collection of brass accessories, it's important to know how to care for them to make them last a long time.

Brass is an alloy of Copper and Zinc. The Zinc component makes brass more durable than copper and gives it a yellowgold tone. Brass with less Zinc component makes it turn reddish in color and is sometimes called Red Brass.

Some important notes on caring for brass and brass jewelry:

--Keep them away from intense heat and sunlight.
--Do not wear brass jewelry to the swimming pool. Chlorine will damage it.
--Keep them away from metals or other objects that may scratch and damage the surface.
--Wipe brass jewelry with a clean cloth after every use.
--Clean brass jewelry regularly and gently with soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge.
--To polish brass, you may buff them with a polishing cloth or add a minimal amount of metal polish like Glo or Wipeout.

Laser-Cut Brass Jewelry

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These brass and laser cut brass neck pieces from Bijouxdelou are simply exquisite! I'm dying to purchase the little birdcage pendant in gold tone brass. It's so pretty with the tiny little bird inside! Her items are absolutely fabulous and one of a kind. They are not the usual charms and accessories you see at the malls or in bazaars around the Metro. These are must-haves if you want to be unique and fashionable. Prices range from 600-1K+. Pricey for some but It's definitely worth it.

I also like her other whimsical pieces like the farm animals brass charm. The girl in the tub necklace is sexy and perfect for accessorizing a plain baby tee.

TUBE TOPS

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There are really nice tube tops from Dilagfasyonstasyon. They're really cheap too at only Php179 each! The colors are pretty and they also come in geometric and floral print designs. The cut is flattering if you're the type who gets self-conscious about that beer belly!

Shorts for Summer

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...Or all year long. If you're in the Philipines, we wear shorts all the time. Doesnt matter if it's rainy season, it's still hot. In here, the weather is either hot or hotter.
Crazycorner shorts are only Php250! You can even haggle for a better price hehe.
These plaid prints are nice and flattering if you're bottom heavy.

Books for Less

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Books are my passion. It was awesome to find several book shops at multiply that sell their pre-loved books at less than half their listed price. Most of the books are in pretty good condition too. If you have a vast collection of books, I think it makes sense to resell them since there's a very slim chance that you plan on reading them again. Here are best seller novels I came across. I also listed the price so you'll see how cheap they really are =-).

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom - Php120
For One More Day also by Mitch Albom - Php200
Angels and Demons by Dan brown – Php120
At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks (hard bound) – Php220
7 habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey (hardbound) – Php220
Previously owned books available at Cheapbooks.

BE EARTH FRIENDLY

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...and stylish at the same time.
I found these great canvass bags from glamourgirl99. they cost only Php150.00 each! Canvass bags are a great alternative for shopping bags. Bring them with you when you're at the mall and refuse paper bags. Just put your purchases inside them. You can reuse canvass bags many times, saving on paper bags.
I think they're also perfect for carrying your shades, sunblock, towel etc. when you're at the beach.
Save the trees!!!

Celebrities Minus the Make up

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---I think Lindsay Lohan looks like KC Concepcion in this pic.

--Drew is absolutely gorgeous even without makeup.

I absolutely love Hollywood Glitz and Glamour. Whenever I picture my favorite celebrities in my head, I always imagine them as somewhat ethereal, with physical attributes that are too perfect and very far apart from any average person on the street.
The truth is, celebrities are people too but there's nothing like having unlimited source of funds to get you the most expensive makeup, hire the best personal trainers, be dressed by big-name designers and makeup artists, and be made even more flawless by the latest in cosmetic technology.
I'm not discounting the fact that some celebrities might actually be beautiful without makeup to begin with. You be the judge. look at these pictures and maybe you'll see that your ideal beauty might not be so impossible to achieve after all. Here are some pictures I found solely for your entertainment. =-)

snaJ Bags

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These snaJ Bags are beautiful! I especially like the quilted tote where I can fit just about my whole closet and bring it along with me! The white buckle accented leather bag will look great on any outfit. The Trek bag is earthy and summery perfect to bring along to a casual affair. The North south satchel is a perfect bag for work. I wonder if I can fit a laptop inside…

snaJ bags available for wholesale and retail from jansroy14

Clinique HAPPY Perfume

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If I have to choose what my favorite scent in the world is, the one that I can wear everyday for the rest of my life, it would have to be Clinique Happy. I’ve loved this scent for years and I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of its romantic, fresh, floral, and citrus smell. Perfumes react differently to different people, so you’ll probably try hundreds before finally deciding what your signature scent is. Try Clinique Happy and see if it actually makes you happy =-)

Clinique Happy 100ml available at only Php 2,800. 50ml is Php 1,950 from tsaiflorida

Levi's Lady Style Sunglasses

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Ahh Got to snag one of these Levi’s sunglasses before summer is over. I believe in protecting your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun but don’t hide your beautiful eyes with super dark tinted glasses. These are really sexy and complement most facial features. I particularly love the Lady Style Sunglasses in rose ‘cause it’s simply uplifting to see everything through rose-colored glasses =-). They even come in gorgeous white hard cases perfect to keep them protected as they tumble around inside your huge purse.

Levi’s Sunglasses from sheilamine

So You Want To Open Your Own ONLINE SHOP?

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It’s been raining a lot lately in Manila. If you’re a student, summer vacation is not over for you yet and you have time in your hands. So what do you do? Let’s see… You spend most part of the day browsing the web, looking up your contacts in Friendster, Multiply, and Facebook, updating your own profile, posting your latest vacation pictures trying ever so hard to look like you’re having the time of your life (or if you actually are, good for you!).

You’ve come across some fabulous local online shops, found a previously-owned (or previously loved as most would put it) Lacoste Poppy Red sports bag for only 3k pesos, decided to buy it, and was delighted to get the package the next day. =-) Great buy! It’s true what they say about another person’s throw-away being another’s treasure.

Here comes the light bulb over your head. You have so much stuff (bags, books, accessories) you probably don’t want anymore but think someone else might want it for the right price. And there’s that really romantic vintage cameo necklace you’ve been eyeing but you’re still waiting for your allowance to come.

A small idea pops. Why just be a shopper when you could be a seller too! Don’t just let that idea sit in your head. Do something! SET UP YOUR OWN SHOP!

Now that you’ve made your decision, let’s get crackin’!
So, you have a website, and already have a network of friends you can sell to, what’s next?

Here are some basic things an online shop should have:

*Product Photos-Photograph your items and post them on you website.
*Product Descriptions-Indicate sizes and dimensions, previously owned or brand new etc.
*Product Prices-Of course!
*Your contact information-This is where your customers’ can reach you in case they have inquiries.
*Shipping Information-Nominate what courier you will be using: Air21, LBC, Xend Express etc.
*Shipping Rates-Customers usually shoulder the shipping and handling costs of the products. Research current rates of the courier you nominated and post them so that your customers are aware of how much they will be adding to their total payment.
*An Online ORDER FORM- Ever wonder how shops are able to create an online order form where the buyer can just input the requested details like, Name, Address, eMail, which product they’re buying etc.? This facilitates purchases easier and makes your shop look more professional. You can create this on your own if you’re well-versed in HTML programming. If not, all is not lost ‘cause there are websites that offer this for free and there’s no programming required.

One of them is http://www.freedback.com. This is where you can create HTML forms without learning HTML. Just sign up for a free account, create your own ORDER FORM on their site and then copy and paste the generated code to your website. How easy is that?! In just a few minutes, you can create a professional looking order form like the one below.

SAMPLE ORDER FORM:

BPI Express Mobile Banking with Globe Gcash

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If you have a BPI bank account and Globe Gcash account, why not integrate the two and have the convenience of performing fund transfers, checking your balance, or loading your Gcash wallet with just a quick text message.

Here’s a quick way to do that:

To register for BPI Express mobile:

TEXT: ENROLL(space)ACCOUNT NUMBER(space)JOINT ACCOUNT INDICATOR and send to 2274

*The JOINT ACCOUNT INDICATOR is found on the lower right hand corner of your card.

You will then receive a text message saying that your enrollment was a success.

Now you need to activate your enrollment through any of BPI’s ATMs.

On the ATM, choose: Special Services, Activate Enrollments, EConnect-SMS Enrollment

Wait for the text message that will contain your MobilePIN and then you can change your MPIN to your own.

Buy Prepaid Load using Globe GCASH

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Here’s a quick way to purchase prepaid credits for your cellphone using your Globe Gcash:

TEXT: load(space)amount(space)4-digit Gcash PIN and send to 2882 if you are loading yourself.

If you want to send load to another Globe number:

TEXT: load(space)amount(space)4-digit Gcash PIN and send to 2882+10-digit number of the recipient.

What’s wonderful is you get a 10% rebate when loading up using Gcash. (e.g. load 100 peso credits but pay only 90)

The Globe GCASH Experience

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For all you lazy readers, I'm going to make this short and simple and try to put it within the context of online shopping. =-)

Launched in October of 2004, Globe Gcash has come a long way from just transforming your cellphone to a mobile wallet to several other applications for both prepaid and postpaid mobile subscribers.
Now with a single text message, you have the power to perform domestic and international cash remittances, convert your Gcash to prepaid load (more on this later), and best of all, pay for your purchases from Online Shops!
Most Online Shops I have come across accepts payments via Gcash so I guess it has now become a staple in online shopping. And why not, It's so easy and convenient for everyone with a Globe phone.

If you have a Globe cellphone, Here's how to register:

JUST TEXT:

REG(space)4-digit pin/mother's maiden name/your first name/last name/address

Send to 2882

And that's pretty much it! =-)

But remember:
Make sure to use your REAL NAME and it has to match any of your valid I.D.s because you are going to present these I.D.s in order to CASH-IN or CASH-OUT your Gcash balance.

Here's how to download the Gcash Menu on your cellphone.

Here's how to convert cash into Gcash

...And of course to convert Gcash into cash =-)

HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

Filipinas LOVE to Shop

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Shopping is power. Pretty strong words to say. But it's true. In the olden times, women had limited freedom, limited rights. So thank your lucky stars we don't live in the dark ages anymore.
We're all free to express ourselves, our creativity in any way imaginable. And what better way to celebrate the uniqueness in you than expressing it through fashion!

Women Love to SHOP.

And I mean L-O-V-E to SHOP. With the kind of passion that never goes away, no matter what age, what size you are. Woman, you like to surround yourself with beautiful things that flatter your face, your body, and communicate how clever and creative you are without uttering a single word.

Now where do you go to find such unique finds that allow you to express who you are and who you wanna be at the moment? The Malls? Sprouting like mushrooms in Manila all offering the same mass produced products. Sure they're nice, pretty, and cheap. But expect that every other person will have it. Totally defeating the purpose of being wonderfully unique.

In my opinion, the web is the best place for unique finds. Without leaving your own home, you can browse through thousands of shops from all over the country, the world.

Fashion Philippines aims to scour the web for the best fashion finds and show case them here for the Filipina to see.

You dont have to go far. Start with your own network. Support Filipino designers. Support Filipina entrepreneurs.

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