Pregnancy Style Tip: Men's Shirts (Borrowed from the Boys)

I can't exactly remember where I first heard of Superdry, but it's been in my realm of consciousness for a few years now. I distinctly remember the brand for fusing Japanese and American aesthetics, although it is originally from the UK. 

Anyhoo, I thought of the brand again because I was researching for men's shirts that I can wear while pregnant & nursing. I used to get Dada's hand me downs, but since he cleaned out his closet to make room for new shirts, I can't raid it any more. Besides, he has since transitioned to more tailored shirts and they're just too business-y for my taste now - with french cuffs and stiff collars, and all that jazz.

Now I don't like those Abercrombie type button downs - too rumpled, and Uniqlo Philippines won't be opening until June 2012 (Uniqlo is my #1 source for button down shirts! Love love love, but they don't sell online!) so I am looking for the Superdry variety. Casual, but fitted so it doesn't look like I'm swimming in the shirt. Kinda like these:

So nice no? So ladies, and of course, you gents too, if you're looking for mens designer shirts infusing British tailoring, I think we've got a winner in Superdry! I can so imagine dapper Japanese guys wearing these shirts with denims or khakis and Red Wing boots.

And pregnant ladies pairing these shirts with leggings, boyfriend jeans and flats or oxfords. Pwede!

Superdry also has 43 standalone UK stores, as well as concessions in 48 department stores, including Harrods and Selfridges London. Internationally, Superdry has stores across the USA, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia.

(Photos from Superdry.com & Tommy Ton for GQ)

Daley at Catalogue63

I have been meaning to share Daley with you (I actually discovered them in Catalogue63 a few months back), but good thing I waited a bit, because now they have this button down sleeveless slinky shirt in a gorgeous shade of camel.

I just love how they drape so nicely, it just has an effortless ease to it. Very T by Alexander Wang. The best part of these shirts? They are so well priced! Prices start at Php650 for tanks and tees and go up to Php850 for the button front shirt.

Daley was started by Marga Nazareno and Andrew Villanueva and you'll learn more about them soon! In the meantime, get to know Daley shirts, available at the Daley boutique in Catalogue63!

MFO Anniversary Blog Giveaway: Tee Hee Shirts from Proud Mama

When Berry was still a wee one, and she wasn't really wearing shoes yet, her tiny feet were cradled in Trumpette socks from Aunt Sarj and Funky Feet socks from Aunt Pam and Aunt Rochelle. Both were the cutest socks ever, made to look like shoes. But, while Trumpette is from the US, Funky Feet happens to be homegrown. Sheryll and Riana of Proud Mama came up with the adorable concept, along with other mama/baby products like reversible nursing blankets, Funkytubes playsleeves, bra extenders, shopping cart covers and more, such as these playful Tee Hee shirts that will boost your child's imagination by leaps and bounds:

These shirts come in sizes: small (fits a 2 year old), medium (4 y.o.), large (6 y.o.) and are available online at Proud Mama Store. 

Now, for the best part, 4 lucky readers will each get to win 1 shirt of choice, for that little shark/dinosaur/fairy princess/butterfly in your life!

Even if you've joined the other giveaways, you are still welcome to enter the Tee Hee Shirt Giveaway. If you would like to win a Tee Hee Shirt, here's how:

1. Follow me @cd_mfo on Twitter

2. Like Proud Mama and Manila Fashion Observer on Facebook

3. Leave a comment* with your Twitter ID & email and share:

- Which shirt and what size do you want?
- In your opinion, what should little boys and/or little girls wear?
- What was your childhood dream/ambition and have you fulfilled it?

*If you would prefer to enter the giveaway via private email to me, do all of the above and send an email to manilafashionobserver@gmail.com with the title: MFO Tee Hee Shirts Giveaway and leave a comment on this post saying, "MFO, for the kiddo!"

General Rules:
- Shipping within the Philippines only
- Giveaway is for the whole month of August 2011
- Giveaway closes on 11:59 pm on August 31, 2011
- Winner will be announced by 1st week of September on MFO and via private e-mail
- Anyone can enter for a chance to win any of the Anniversary Blog Giveaway prizes, but can only win once
- No need to send multiple comments or emails per Anniversary Blog Giveaway prize. One entry per prize is sufficient