MUJI Clothes are Love

 Inside the newly opened MUJI at the East Wing of Shangri-la Mall

MUJI is not the first place I would go to for clothes, but they’ve been doing such a great job with their clothing selection lately that I find myself browsing the clothing area much longer than I usually do the organization, stationery, travel and home sections. 

the ladies section

the men's section

Just check out my favorites from my most recent visit, all made from natural fibers like cotton or linen:

striped white & navy dress (Php2,250) with a J. Crew necklace 

French linen dress in dark brown (Php2,250) with a Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace 

 blue hemp tunic dress (Php2,850), white Jil Sander shirt not included 

 dark brown linen dress (Php2,850) w/ a Natalya Lagdameo necklace 

 navy linen blouse (Php2,250) w/ a Joyce Makitalo necklace 

linen/cotton slub drapey cardigan (Php2,850)

Also love how these separates look great when layered. Like so:

To be honest, I have only skimmed the surface with these 6 pieces. There was so much more to like, I had to stop myself from pulling every other piece out. 

If you appreciate that chic Japanese pared-down aesthetic, you know where to go. 

PS - Oh, I just bought a couple of those acrylic storage boxes at the newly opened MUJI at the East Wing of Shangri-la Mall, and I can’t seem to stop buying them. I always think of an excuse why I need more, seriously. I have a box for Dada’s stuff, a box for my makeup, a box for my accessories, and so on. It is just genius! 

In the Philippines, MUJI is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Shangri-la Plaza East Wing, Robinsons Magnolia, Bonifacio High Street, Power Plant Mall at Rockwell Center, Greenbelt 3 and SM Mall of Asia. Open for a limited period only in Alabang Town Center and 158-Designers Blvd in Podium.

Make Your Own Havaianas 2013

I've been out of the Manila scene for years that I have never ever been to a Make Your Own Havaianas event ever. Ever, ever.

I would see MYOH in photos and read about it in the papers and in blogs. My friend Conci is a fanatic. She goes and lines up practically each year. But I'd be like, I love Havaianas but I do not love those lines and I am not a big fan of squeezing into a crowd. I'm happy with my factory-made Havaianas.

But then! My friend Janice aka Mommy Mundo invited me and the rest of the SoMoms to the media  launch yesterday, and that's when I realized what the craziness is all about.

Me with Jackie, Kris, Jenny, Cai and Jen - nakikiuso ang mga nanay, photo courtesy of @havaianasphils

First, there's the limited edition pair that's only available to buy during the MYOH days.

Each year, Make Your Own Havaianas features a commemorative pair that best visualizes the theme for the year. This year’s theme is “Imagination” and it also happens to be the first-ever collaboration with a Filipino Illustrator and Havaianatico, Dan Matutina, who is renowned for his unique visual mix of handmade and digital, clean and dirty, and old and modern aesthetics.’

“Dan Matutina + Havaianas” is the first glow-in-the-dark MYOH commemorative pair with carbon blue sole and shows two spacemen with space markers connecting the stars to form images— representing how Havaianas invites each and everyone to let loose their creativity brought about by their boundless imagination.

Here's how the glow in the dark Havaianas look like. Eeeez for realz!

Incidentally, when we entered Rockwell Tent, guess what I saw? The Havaianas hot air balloon, with the balloon made entirely out of slippers...

Berry was just inside a few weeks ago, heehee:

We had walked past it on our way to Serendra and she begged to go back to High Street just so she could have a picture inside it. Cute!

Now back to MYOH. 

The next reason is the energy! OMG. It's so fun! From the time you fill out your MYOH form to the actual moment when the Havaianas kid goes and looks for your soles, strap and pins, its exciting ha.

Then when they start putting in the straps...

Punching in the pins...

To seeing your actual slippers all done, just the way you imagined. It's quite a thrill!

So take your imagination to greater heights this summer at Make Your Own Havaianas 2013. Experience the summer vibe that never goes out style with the world’s favorite rubber flip-flops brand. Take part in the Havaianas story on May 2 to 5, 2013 at the Rockwell Tent!

I'm going back and hope to see you there! For more details visit:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/HavaianasPhilippines
Twitter: www.twitter.com/HavaianasPhils
Instagram: www.instagram.com/HavaianasPhils

PS - Incidentally, you get 10% OFF plus pay using your points or miles when you Make Your Own Havaianas when you use your Citibank card!

Fly Shades for Summer

The kiddos started their swimming lessons today. Which simply means, SUMMER IS HERE! Well, officially for me anyway. Because swimming and summer, they go hand in hand. Ok fine, technically with our weather, we really can swim the whole year round. But you know what I mean?

You know what else reminds me of summer, but is also a year round thing? Sunnies. I love love love sunnies. But what I hate is losing them. So annoying. Especially if you spent a fortune on a pair. Not that I lost one already, but the feeling when I thought I lost one. OMG. Feels like losing an arm. Exagg. I know.

When Fly Shades sent me their latest collection of sunnies, all with 400 UV ray protection, I realized this is the solution for when you're the type to lose sunnies. They're stylish, right on trend, and best of all, only costs anywhere from Php340 to Php390 per pair. So in case you lose a pair, ok lang! You can even afford to get a back-up pair or two.

Here's my favorite from the collection. The platito sunnies. Round and proud.

Here's favorite #2. Very Prada.

The aviators from Fly Shades are pretty cool too. I remember my brother lost my dad's Randolph Engineering aviator sunnies while we were in Palawan and I wanted to strangle him. It was the kind of sunnies everybody in the family borrowed and loved.

Randolph Engineering aviators above ($199) vs Fly Shades aviators (Php350). Which would you go for?

I know what I am giving my brother this summer. 3 pairs of Fly Shades.

Fly Shades are available at most SM and Robinsons Malls. For the full list of stores, click HERE.

For updates and such, Like Fly Shades on Facebook.

Olivia in Olive Green

Olive green = One of my favorite colors.
Olivia Palermo = One chic girl.

(Photo via vogue.co.uk)

Pregnancy Peg

Charlotte & Chanel. I have no words.