Pony Up

I used to think of pony hair shoes as too high maintenance, but because I was unable to resist the urge to own leopard print sandals (from Anthology) and ballet flats (Yosi Samra of course), I eventually caved in. 

And now, it seems I can't just stop at one pair because I want the White Giraffe and Wildcat Samaras by Yosi Samra too!

 Leopard, White Giraffe, Natural Wildcat pony hair Samara flats

My leopard print flat was from several seasons ago, so it didn't have the YS logo that the newer season flats have.

Just look at these beauties! No real endangered leopards, giraffes or wildcats harmed in creating these flats too.

Meanwhile, if you'd like a touch of pony hair only, these Abbey flats with a detachable ankle strap and grommet detailing will do just the trick!

For the pony hair, it comes in natural/wildcat and black/white giraffe versions only. If you're looking for something a little bit wild, a little bit rock & roll, take the Abbey road! ;)

For stock availability and reservations, contact your nearest Yosi Samra branch: 

Yosi Samra Abreeza Davao, 0915-4797156
Yosi Samra Alabang Town Center, 0915-4797133
Yosi Samra Ayala Center Cebu, 0926-6725001
Yosi Samra Glorietta 4, 0915-4797192
Yosi Samra Rockwell Powerplant Mall, 0915-4797138
Yosi Samra SM Aura Premier, 0915-4797121
Yosi Samra SM City Cebu, 0927-3250166
Yosi Samra SM Mall of Asia, 0915-4797127
Yosi Samra SM Megamall, 0915-4797155
Yosi Samra Trinoma, 0915-4797142
Yosi Samra Gas, Greenbelt 3, 0915-4797224

New from Yosi Samra Kids

Oh Sammie! You are too pretty!
 

Sammie, a line by Yosi Samra Kids, came out with two new designs for the holidays.

The Printed Heart flats in dark fuchsia/rose gold and black/white combinations with patent leather detailing are just so adorable. Guaranteed to be little girl pleasers, seriously. Berry has the black/white version and she loves it.

Meanwhile, these Lagarto Metallic babies look more grown up, and actually do have mommy sized counterparts. Unfortunately, the women's sizes were practically sold out when I asked about them.

The Scarlet Kids line in leather and soft patent are loads of colorful fun. But of course, if I were to choose for Berry, I've got my eye on the baby pink and black one. It's the chicest in my opinion heehee.

These alsina/tumbled metallic leather with circular stud detailing are equally cute as well. I love the rose cloud/silver and black/gold color ways too. Quite sophisticated and yet still appropriate for little feet.

I am pretty sure when Berry sees this rose cloud version, she'll be bugging me for a pair!

For stock availability and reservations, contact your nearest Yosi Samra branch:

Yosi Samra Abreeza Davao, 0915-4797156
Yosi Samra Alabang Town Center, 0915-4797133
Yosi Samra Ayala Center Cebu, 0926-6725001
Yosi Samra Glorietta 4, 0915-4797192
Yosi Samra Rockwell Powerplant Mall, 0915-4797138
Yosi Samra SM Aura Premier, 0915-4797121
Yosi Samra SM City Cebu, 0927-3250166
Yosi Samra SM Mall of Asia, 0915-4797127
Yosi Samra SM Megamall, 0915-4797155
Yosi Samra Trinoma, 0915-4797142
Yosi Samra Gas, Greenbelt 3, 0915-4797224

Christmas 2014 Gift Guide: Yosi Samra Holiday Collection

Tried and tested, a pair of Yosi Samra flats are always  a great gift idea. Yes, even for the girl who has almost everything.

 Samara in Matte Waxed Croco - Aspen Green, Denim Blue, Ginger, Chili Red, Mulberry, Biscuit

Because a girl can't get enough of pretty and comfortable flats maybe? 

When I am unsure of what to give my best girl friends, sisters or in-laws, I know a new color of Yosi Samras, something they don't have yet, will do the trick! That or I give them gift certificates to get themselves a new pair of Yosi Samra, so they are at liberty to choose what they like, heehee.

There are plenty of new designs from Holiday 2014 that I bet you, you'd personally want to add to your collection. Check out these pairs I found at their store. It's really so much different seeing these up close vs. seeing them in the lookbook the last time! 

Happy Shopping! Wink, Wink!

 Orly in Smoke, Tawny Port and Teal

 Samara in Metallic Leather - Pewter and Bronze

Samara in Soft Patent Leather - Oxford Blue, Smoke, Tawny Port

 Samara in Kid Suede - Rose Cloud, Dark Whiskey, Oxford Blue, Black

 Samantha in Tumbled Metallic Leather and Desert Snake Leather

Abbey in White Giraffe, White/Black, Natural Wildcat

For stock availability and reservations, contact your nearest Yosi Samra branch: 

Yosi Samra Abreeza Davao, 0915-4797156
Yosi Samra Alabang Town Center, 0915-4797133
Yosi Samra Ayala Center Cebu, 0926-6725001
Yosi Samra Glorietta 4, 0915-4797192
Yosi Samra Rockwell Powerplant Mall, 0915-4797138
Yosi Samra SM Aura Premier, 0915-4797121
Yosi Samra SM City Cebu, 0927-3250166
Yosi Samra SM Mall of Asia, 0915-4797127
Yosi Samra SM Megamall, 0915-4797155
Yosi Samra Trinoma, 0915-4797142
Yosi Samra Gas, Greenbelt 3, 0915-4797224

Yosi Samra Holiday 2014

Just in time for the holidays, the Yosi Samra Holiday 2014 collection comes in, and I am besotted.

Yosi Samra Philippines presented their latest collection over lunch at Blackbird two weeks ago, which I thoroughly enjoyed over chika with my seatmates Donna Cuna-Pita of Cosmopolitan Philippines, my friend Jackie Go, and Isha Andaya-Valles of Preview Magazine.

I walked away with my tummy full, and my heart longing for Yosi Samra's scaled pony hair flats.

This photo does not even do justice, I am going to go to a store and take proper photos so you can see what I mean

It comes in three color ways: black, tawny port (a wine shade of red), and oxford blue, and I am ashamed a bit to admit that I want all three.

In this kind of leather, Yosi Samra flats are just elevated to a whole new level. Quite luxe, with an elegant sheen. Like you can wear it with leather leggings, and you'll be like, oh yeah. If Victoria Beckham would wear Yosi Samras, she'd be wearing these.

I really do promise to go to a store and take photos for you to ogle at. And yes, I may just walk away with a pair. Or three. We'll see. Heehee.

That said, I shall leave you momentarily with the complete lookbook for Holiday 2014. Lots to love in here, better take note and make sure to add a pair or two to your Christmas wishlist! ;)

For stock availability and reservations, contact your nearest Yosi Samra branch:

Yosi Samra Abreeza Davao, 0915-4797156
Yosi Samra Alabang Town Center, 0915-4797133
Yosi Samra Ayala Center Cebu, 0926-6725001
Yosi Samra Glorietta 4, 0915-4797192
Yosi Samra Rockwell Powerplant Mall, 0915-4797138
Yosi Samra SM Aura Premier, 0915-4797121
Yosi Samra SM City Cebu, 0927-3250166
Yosi Samra SM Mall of Asia, 0915-4797127
Yosi Samra SM Megamall, 0915-4797155
Yosi Samra Trinoma, 0915-4797142
Yosi Samra Gas, Greenbelt 3, 0915-4797224

Yosi Samra Summer 2014

Mine & my mini me's matchy matchy pairs of shiny, shimmery, splendid Yosi Samra flats

Just when I thought I was done with shiny, glittery flats, I found myself in love again.

Because there's just something captivating about snakeskin flats in a metallic finish. Yosi Samra Summer 2014, you win!

Especially because my little girl can have the exact same pair that we can wear together. Hee hee.

But if sweaty feet bugging you in this heat, take heed of Yosi Samra's perforated flats. 

These pretty flats come in marshmallow colors + with air vents for circulation, what's not to love?

Tasteful YS branding at the back too! As with all the styles out this Summer and as with the past Spring.

For Spring 2014, Yosi Samra came out with the prettiest studded slippers, remember this? 

For Summer 2014, they take it a step further with their River sandals in metallic python and leather/desert snake leather combinations.

River sandals in black/desert snake, gold python, silver python and whiskey/desert snake

If you're not they type to slip into slippers and want something that hugs your ankles, then the Rae Alsina will totally float your boat. They're cute and sassy and undoubtedly, sexy!

Of course, Yosi Samra's basic colors and styles are available year round, so you can always replace old reliables with a new pair. 

But don't forget to check out these new styles, to add some jolt to your collection.

Get your Yosi Samra fix at GAS Greenbelt 3, 2/F Trinoma Mall, 2/F Rockwell Powerplant Mall, 2/F Alabang Town Center, 2/F SM Mall of Asia Entertainment Mall, 2/F SM Aura Premier Mall, and 2/F Glorietta 4 Ayala Center. 

For more on Yosi Samra Philippines, Like their Facebook page HERE!

The Yosi Samra Summer Giveaway Winners

Sharing with you the winning entries from our Yosi Samra Summer Giveaway. Congratulations Marie & Juno! Marie, you've made staying in Manila during the summer sound so much more bearable! Juno, I've always wanted to go to Greece, so divine!

Why wait until my next vacation to sport a new pair of Yosi Samra's? I'd wear them in Manila! Snakeskin+studs = perfect neutral flip-flop to pair with white shorts, silk blouse and an oversized bag! To the mall, coffee date with the girlfriends, or Saturdate with the hubby - there's never an excuse not to be stylish! - Marie Ona

This April, my firm will be visiting Athens, Santorini and Meteora in Greece. I am most excited about visiting Meteora, which literally means “suspended in the air.” Meteora refers to a group of monasteries, dating back to the 11the century, built on the summits of vertical rock formations in Thessaly, Greece. We will be taking the train from Athens and a car up to the skyscraping monasteries. The views will be breathtaking and the entire experience, mystical, if not spiritual! Just looking at the photos makes me want to fast forward to our trip!  My YS flats, chic and comfy as ever, will surely be great company then :) - Juno Cabanez

MFO Shoe Series: Angela Dinglasan, Quezon City

Angela Dinglasan, is the big boss at Zenutrients, a social enterprise whose natural and organic beauty products have created a cult-like following. 

I am not kidding. I am just one of the many who buy the Zenutrients Gugo or Green Tea shampoo & conditioner by the liter, and order bottles of anti-mosquito spray like our lives depended on it. My friends are crazy about the All-Around Spahhhnitizer - it's great for spraying on sweaty yoga mats. Like I've said in an earlier post, I have never met a Zenutrients products I didn't like. 

Apart from my love for Zenutrients, another reason why I've instantly bonded with Angela is the fact that we both love shoes. It's just natural and organic for her too, ahihihi. So, just as she was about to open the latest Zenutrients outpost at the chic & cozy Century City Mall, we scheduled a shoe shoot with my Shoe Series partner in crime Camille King, making full use of the store's beautiful interiors (check it out yo, the lighting is by Olivia d'Aboville and the wall mural is by Soleil Ignacio), the perfect backdrop to a stunning shoe collection.

How many pairs of shoes do you own?
 

I haven't counted in years but the last time I did was because my husband and I made a bet to see who had more shoes. Surprisingly we were even at 80 each.

This is just but a snippet, folks! Cool background story on the diffused lighting on the top most portion - they're made of discarded plastic bottles!

What's your shoe size? 

6 / 36

studded pointy flats from Carbon

Donald J. Pliner wedges that's pretty from all sides

Which pairs are your favorites?

My camel high heeled strappy Camilla Skovgaard: because the are soooooooo comfortable and go with everything. I love the serrated heel she has in her shoes, it really provides cushion, making these easy go-to party shoes. 

Black kitten heeled Rockstud Valentinos: beyond the beauty and comfort (so comfy I dream of getting them in all their formats), I remember the hubby gifting me with the pair at the shoe salon at Bergdorfs, so they're extra special to me. 

Patent gold Manolo Blahniks: because who wouldn't love jewel tinted gold shoes? And yes, another gift from the hubby (clearly he knows I love shoes).

If you could only wear one pair of shoes, which one would it be? 

If I could only wear one pair of shoes: it would have to be the Adidas sneakers. They're my workout sneakers, and honestly the pair I use the most because I use these atleast three times a week.

What are your favorite shoe brands? 

Favorite shoe brands: Camilla Skovgaard, Valentino, Manolo Blahnik, YSL, Yosi Samara, Fendi

What's in your shoe lust list? 

Hahaha. The higher heeled Valentino Rockstud, Roger Vivier Virgule pumps, Aquazzura Freya pumps or Beverly Hills sandals, Rupert Sanderson heels, Lanvin flats, Manolo Blahnik BB white pumps

Where do you buy shoes? 

Everywhere hahaha!

Usually when I travel and online too. 

What's that one shoe you can't bear to give away or throw out? 

I'd never give away my Valentinos!  

Unless credited, all photos by Camille King of Camille King Photography. Like her Facebook page, HERE!

For more on Zenutrients, visit their website, Like their Facebook page. Better yet, visit the Flagship store in Kapitolyo, one of their 25 mall locations or in partner retailers, hotels, spas and salons.