Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Vanessa Ang's Collection Launches At MYTH

This year's MEGA Young Designers Competition Grand Prize Winner, Vanessa Ang, is launching her collection at MYTH on June 9, 2009.



If you've fallen in love with her work, now is the chance to see more of it as she presents an entirely new collection exclusive to MYTH. The invitation to the pre-sale, which starts at 5 PM on Tuesday, June 9, is open to all! ;)

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Follow Me on Twitter + Send Me Links!

Ok, I've been trying to figure out for the longest time how to add Twitter to this blog, and how to make those "Newer Posts/Older Posts" links at the bottom to make it easier for all of us to access my other entries. Turns out all I needed was to update my template! After all, I've had this template for over two years, practically since I started, so it was about time!

Now, in the midst of updating my blog template I lost all my links! I'm painstakingly trying to rebuild my links list so if any of you want to be linked up, leave me a comment with your URL! No discrimination here (well as long you're not some dodgy blog/site)! If you're not the type to leave a comment, then just shoot me an email at manilafashionobserver@gmail.com okidoks?

While you're at it, follow me on Twitter too alrighty? Oh, and Bloglovin' too! Or Google Friend Connect! Whichever works! Let's keep in touch my lovelies!

Cases...FILED!

With the school year about to start, it's high time to get organized! Keep your gadgets protected and your school essentials in place with these reasonably priced gadget cases from Karrots Cases and folders from FILED!

Karrots Cases: Amber Collection



Karrots Nazareno and her business partner have been making proudly Philippine made gadget cases since 2005 and for their latest collection called Amber, they have designed an assortment of cases for 14” Laptops, 3rd Gen iPod nanos, iPhones and mobile phones in metallic bronze leather, black nappa and slithers of faux croc:

Laptop sleeve // Black (This has a Pierre Hardy vibe to it! - MFO)



- Black neoprene with faux black croc trims
- Flap insert closure
- Front and back pockets.
- Antique gold rivets
- Fits most 13” laptops. Measures 11’ x 13’
- Php 1400

iPhone case // Black



- Genuine black nappa leather with faux black croc trims.
- Orange printed suede interior
- Croc flap with snap button closure
- Holes in the bottom for speakers.
- Detachable croc strap.
- Antique gold hardware
- Measures 2cm x 11.5cm x 6.5cm
- Will fit the iPhone and other cell phones this size
- Php 995

iPod nano 3G case // Bronze (also comes in black)



- Genuine bronze leather with faux black croc trims.
- Orange printed suede interior.
- Snap button closure
- Detachable croc strap.
- Antique gold hardware
- Fits only the 3rd Generation iPod nano
- Php 795

K Case // Black (also comes in bronze)



- Genuine black nappa leather with faux black croc trims.
- Garter sides and orange printed suede interior.
- Flap insert closure with a mini velcro pocket at the back.
- Detachable croc strap.
- Antique gold hardware
- Measures 2.5cm x 12cm x 7.5 cm
- Php 985

Karrots Cases are available online and at the following locations:

QUEZON CITY
Trinoma: Powerbooks, Analog Soul, Chocolate Clothing Co.
GREENHILLS
V-Mall: Digital Walker
Shopsville Plus: Games & Gadgets
Promenade: iGig
ORTIGAS
Shangri-La Plaza: Powerbooks
Robinson's Galleria: Chocolate Clothing Co, True Love
MAKATI
Mandarin Hotel: Lobby Shop
Rockwell Power Plant: Analog Soul
Greenbelt 4: Powerbooks
TAGUIG
Serendra: Souk
Market Market: Digital Walker
MANILA
SM Mall of Asia: Digital Walker
ALABANG
Alabang Town Center: Powerbooks
CEBU
Ayala Mall: Chocolate Clothing Co.
Banilad Mall: Chocolate Clothing Co.

FILED! Folders:

This will set the mood for getting your act together. Because isn't it a joy to gradually fill this folder with a fresh new set of school supplies and make everything fit so perfectly? It's kind of a Zen moment, well for me at least! Seeing my pens, papers and calculator laid out properly, with nary a Post-it out of place.



This folder comes in a variety of stand-out colors so you can easily spot your stuff amongst a pile of book bags, back packs and totes! But it also comes in plain black if you're the type to go for neutrals...



A FILED! folder retails for Php 495 and easily fits the following:
- iPod Pocket
- Calculator Pocket
- Detachable Pencil Case
- 3 Paper Sleeves (which fit up to A4 Size Papers)
- 2 Big Pockets for Absolutely Anything You Want
- Card Holder
- Post-it Pocket
- Long Bond Paper Pocket
- Optional Handle Attachment
- All Sorts of Awesomeness!

But if solids are not your thing, there's the Limited Edition Polka Dot collection with either pink, red or purple lining which costs a little bit more at Php 595 each.






You likey? You can order HERE!

Now if STAYING organized is the challenge, I can't help you there. But at least with these, you can say you tried! ;)

Pretty Little Trinkets

Sometimes I find it funny that while I studied Business Economics in UP Diliman, and took my MBA at AIM, here I am now, a housewife, preoccupied with this fashion blog, writing about cuteness and whatever I fancy for Sanriotown, and coming out with stories on fashion for the Radar/Philippine Star. It's funny because I have never been at my happiest "career-wise" than I am now. I am doing the things that I love, what I've always wanted to do, and I feel so lucky! Not to say I regret the years I've spent staring at financial statements, doing projections, researching and writing project proposals, etc. because down the road, I know that I will go into running my own business and all that discipline will come in handy.

So it was doubly amusing when I re-connected with an old classmate from college, Paul Syjuco, who also strayed away from the typical career path that Econ majors take. He became a G.I.A. trained gemologist and jewelry designer after a stint in the financial markets, realizing that he needed a creative outlet. Then again, he is also a third generation jeweler so design and an appreciation for stones is in his DNA. Check out some of his designs:













While he has ready-made pieces available in his store, he also makes bespoke jewelry and it takes approximately four to six weeks to have your own custom creation. For more about Paul's designs, check out his site here or visit:

AUM JEWELS
Lobby Level, TriNoma Mall
EDSA corner North Avenue
1110 Quezon City, Philippines

+63(2) 943.1524
+63(917) 840.4788
aum[at]paulsyjuco.com

To meet with Paul Syjuco, please call to make an appointment.

Monday, June 01, 2009

37 Weeks: Full Term Baby!

Berry can pop out any time she wants now as she is considered full-term this week! Woohoo! Berry is such a good girl! And now I am proud to say that yes, I made it without buying any major maternity clothes! It can be done! I saved a lot of money from steering away from clothes I will not get much use of after Berry comes out. I can instead funnel it into her college fund, because she might want to go to Harvard too like her Dada! Heehee!




These Toms are a no-guilt buy! The perfect slip-on summer shoes for when I'm dashing out to run errands!



Top: Uniqlo
Denims: Current/Elliott
Scarf: H&M
Shoes: Toms

P.S.

Thanks Tita/Tante Marie-Julie for the VMV Grandma Minnie goodies! I can't wait to use it!

Love,
Berry
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