Join the TOMS WithOutShoes Campaign!

Hey Coffeeholics! Have you ever tried going to school barefoot? Without any shoes? (if not.. try to imagine na lang.. hehe) Well I tell you, I only tried to walk without shoes in the house and it can end up being painful especially if you accidentally step on something sharp! And that's just the basic benefit of shoes. Do you know that SHOES CAN INCREASE ACCESS TO EDUCATION? Providing children with school uniform, which often includes shoes, can increase school attendance by up to 62% (Source: Evans, 2009). And definitely, there are a lot of children who are in need.

And you know what? We (yes that's YOU and ME!) can do something about it! All you have to do is take a photo of your bare feet, post it on instagram with the hashtag #withoutshoes before May 21. Each photo = 1 pair of shoes that will go to a child in need! How cool is that? 

 

Let's join TOMS in this campaign! I already did! :) It's one photo per person on instagram = 1 pair of shoes. It will only take a small amount of time to do this.. promise! And in that one snapshot..  a child will be blessed! This summer let's not just enjoy our vacation but also spread happiness to others. I already posted mine! hehe.. so if you haven't yet.. please do! Oh and if you go to http://www.toms.com/one-day-without-shoes on May 21, you will find out how many shoes was "raised" :) Don't miss out!

Shang Style: Print Individuality

Despite the rainy season last July (and the horrid blackouts because of the typhoons), I was still able to enjoy last month because of simple pleasures like being able to attend the Shang Style Spectrum: Print Individuality fashion show at the mall's East Atrium. I was able to feast my eyes on print, print, print and more print! Style bibles are hailing 2014 as the year of prints, with eye-popping visuals in all patterns and shapes imaginable ruling the runways the world over.

Top lifestyle destination Shangri-La Plaza proved on-trend with the craze as it met the midyear with the recent Shang Style Spectrum: Print Individuality fashion show at the mall’s East Atrium.

Featuring the latest printed pieces from the top local and global fashion brands housed in the Shang, the sartorial gig celebrated Print Individuality to show how a passion for prints can amp up anyone’s personal style.

The presentation showcased a parade of the season’s most unique and fashion-forward prints inspired by the collections of fashion’s foremost style stewards. From retro florals to full-on geometrics, chessboard checks, tribal motifs, and even arthouse print and graffiti for the more daring, Shang’s print fashion spectacle enthralled every fashion follower and devotee present.

Audiences came garbed in their own takes on the prints trend and witnessed models sashay on the catwalk donned in the following participating brands: Aeropostale, Anne Klein, Arrow, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Bebe, Ben Sherman, British India, Celine, Crossings Department Store, Debenhams, Desigual, DKNY, Gant, GAP, K & Company, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Mico Boutique, Nautica, Onitsuka Tiger, Original Penguin, Paul & Shark, Perry Ellis, Porsche Design, Rustan’s Department Store, Springfield, Superdry, Topman, Topshop, Versace Jeans and Warehouse.

The hottest fashion trends, sartorial inspirations, and endless style pleasures await, season after season, at the Shang.  

For inquiries, call 370-2597 or isit www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficialfanpage. 

Follow Shang on Instagram: @shangrilaplazaofficial.

SM Kids' Fashion Denim

Its finally August! Can't believe time has flown so fast. July stormed its way in our lives with the typhoons, electrical blackouts, and instant no class/work days. July for me was quite a roller coaster ride so indeed I savored the moments when it was "up" like when I attended the SM Kids' Denim Fashion event.

I remember as a kid, it was my mom who picked my clothes. But nowadays, even our lil darlings and youngsters are the ones who choose their own clothes. And SM Kids provide the best venue to be able to access the latest styles and trends today. 

SM Kids' Fashion Denim is all about creating eye-catching style for any occasion. This time around, kids' fashion authority goes one step further in showing young ones how to stay ahead of the pack. Fresh faces and new SM Kids' Fashion Denim ambassadors, Andrea Brillantes and Gimme5 are set to show youngsters how to dress up and stand out. 

Andrea Brillantes and Gimme5 being interviewed by DJ Delamar

TV drama sweetheart Andrea is a regular on the popular show Annaliza, while Joaquin Lucas Reyes, John Immanuel Bernardo, Grae Fernandez, and Brace Henry Arquiza of Gimme5 have hit it big as the hippest boy band in the country. Together, the stars danced, posed, and had tons of fun in the SM Kids’ Fashion Denim collection at the photo shoot. The young stars were all eager to discover the latest from a brand they have known and loved.

“SM Kids’ Fashion is my favorite and I wear it all the time. I’m always excited to find out what they have at the store,” says Andrea. “It’s great that they have new denim selections now. It’s very comfortable and I’ll be able to use it every day.”

During the interview, she shared how much she loved to mix and match the new denim selection in such a way that showcased her style. She said that she really loved the denim dresses.

Gimme5 also shared their excitement about the brand’s big denim collection, “We move a lot during practice and performances and SM Kids’ Fashion Denim is great for that,” the boys shared. “There’s a lot to choose from, not just jeans but shorts and shirts too,” they add.

Stand out with these SM Kids' Fashion brand ambassadors Andrea Brillantes and Gimme5 members -- Joaquin Lucas Reyes, John Immanuel Bernardo, Grae Fernandez, and Brace Henry Arquiza

In tapping some of the country’s hottest young faces, SM Kids’ Fashion Denim hopes to inspire their young followers to create their own brilliant outfit combinations. As Andrea and the Gimme5 boys put it, the secret to staying ahead of the rest is finding out what the latest trends are and making them work for you. Following in the footsteps of the new brand ambassadors, youngsters can explore SM Kids’ Fashion Denim and create get-ups that were made to standout. 

For more news and updates, follow SM Kids fashion:

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The SM Woman Collection

Hey Coffeeholics! Have you heard? SM Woman is now here. With SM Woman, it's fashion day, EVERYDAY! Check out what SM Woman has in store for us.

The SM Store brings together its trademark collection of women’s fashion labels under one name: SM Woman, which will be showcased on Philippine Fashion Week at the SMX Convention Center.

SM Woman celebrates the stylish modern woman – dynamic and exciting, yet casual and relaxed.  She is a career-driven individual who also loves her leisure time. No matter where she goes, from the city to the boardroom, home, and beyond, every day is a completely new experience.

SM Woman clothes highlight the different aspects of her eclectic.

FASHION is the magical thread that holds these different aspects of a woman’s life together. It’s a medley of styles that will keep the SM Woman always ahead of the fashion scene.

                   

CAREER. The SM Woman sends out a fashion memo that power is not always wrapped in rigid construction but also in genius tailoring and creative styling. High on the style agenda are clothes that work wonders in the boardroom and beyond, from office hours activities to after-office events.

EVENING. Modern and elegant pieces combine to create an impressive range of options for an uptown sophisticate ensemble or downtown glam look.

RESORT. It’s eternal sunshine with fashion picks that will brighten up the stylish SM Woman. Playful prints and lightweight pieces you can take to the beach or the city streets.

It’s Fashion Day. Everyday. for the SM Woman.

The SM Woman Collection

SM Woman’s premier collection was launched at Philippine Fashion Week.  These are on-trend clothes that celebrate versatility and the power of mix and match.

Neoprene. Capture effortless luxe with lightweight style and uplifting breathability. Mid-length dresses provide a clean minimalist vibe evoking a strong look with a premium feel.

New Age Digital.  These are prints that jump from techie tablets to the runways - randomly positioned geometric shapes juxtaposed with spliced patterns create a riveting montage for a variety of occasions.

Windowpane Checks. Timeless black and white goes geometric with graphic simplicity.

Artistic Floral. Hand-drawn floral patterns emphasize illustrative techniques in appealing painterly blooms, artful splashes of color and life bring a vibrant look to party wear with elegant flair.

Industrial Graphics. Swirled marble and granite, grayscale graphics, scratchy patterning, and disrupted checks highlight new ways to celebrate industrial style.

Resort. From beach to cabana and beyond, resort rules with feminine watercolor prints on light chiffon, and tropical and abstract patterns on robes and loose harem pants.


The new SM Woman collection is available at all The SM Store. Woohoo.. Can't wait to check it out at The SM Store! 

            

Giordano Denim Now and Denim Forever

HEY COFFEEHOLICS!!! 

We all know that fashion trends come and go, right? But only one thing remains constant: DENIM!

(Yes to denim! :) Its a staple for EVERYONE right? Its really rare for anyone to NOT own any denim piece)

Since it was invented in 1853, the sturdy fabric has been molded into different fits and styles – bellbottom, boot cut, bleached, washed, colored. Ha! I remember during high school, "FLARED" denims were the craze. All my denims were flared or "boot cut" (of course! haha!).  And unique to the denim is how it flatters every person who wears it, from workers to rock stars, cowboys to celebrities; it’s the ultimate staple apparel. True to its long and rich history, the denim jean is designed to last forever.

In celebration of this classic material, Giordano Philippines launches “Denim Now. Denim Forever”. Can be worn by anybody in any season for almost any occasion, the raw and colored denim offered in the collection is available in different fits and styles.

“Denim Now. Denim Forever” underlines the material’s sturdy yet comfortable characteristic. “Compared with last year’s denim collection, this year’s pieces are different in terms of fabrication, thread and pocket design. The styles now have a higher spandex content, thus allowing more movement for the wearer,” said Ella Santos, Giordano Philippines Denim Category Buyer.

In this collection, Giordano highlights the classic beauty of raw denim. “The dye is expected to fade gradually with continuous washing. This is one of raw denim’s unique characteristics and it must not be considered as an imperfection,” Santos said.  YES for faded denims right? :)

Giordano raw denim jeans come in two kinds of fits and styles: tight tapered and slim tapered for men, slim tapered and skinny straight for women. These pieces are also designed to adjust to the wearer’s shape and size, acquiring a more personal fit.

Colored denim jeans are the ultimate expressions of fun, comfort and style. Similar to Giordano’s legging jeans, the spandex content in these pieces allows wearers to move freely and comfortably. The jeans are available in eight different colors – classic black, washed red, oxblood, mustard, blue turquoise, navy blue, dusty white and dark denim – in skinny tapered for women and tight tapered for men.   

Pieces from the Giordano’s “Denim Now. Denim Forever” are available in all Giordano stores nationwide at an affordable price of PhP999, starting August 23 until mid-September. 

So get on the Denim groove and drop by Giordano nearest you. Happy Shopping! :)

Set Your Sole Free with Ipanema

Hey Coffeeholics! Arent we all glad that the rain has finally stopped pounding? Hope you are all ok then. Anyway, last week I had the privilege to attend an event which was the Ipanema Soul Search.

One of the challenges in the world of fashion is finding stylish but comfortable footwear. I do love all the different types of shoes out there. One of the things I look for in my footwear is comfort and the brand Ipanema does come into mind when we talk about that. One of my friends swears by Ipanema and says that its the most comfortable footwear ever and has bought several pairs as proof. Besides being super comfy, I was pretty happy to check Ipanema out and see what they have in store for us this season. 

IPANEMA has grown to become well known not only in Brazil but all over the globe giving stylistas footwear that can also be a reflection of one's individuality. Last year, the footwear label invited the stylish elite and the fashion-savvy flock of style onlookers with a majestic celebration dubbed as an Urban Jungle. This year, IPANEMA digs deep and asks the ever-important question, “What fills your soul?”

Still marked by IPANEMA’s distinct jovial, fun spirit—embodied in its brave array of footwear designs—the leading footwear brand ups the ante of its style sensibility by foraying into the soul of its demographic of women of passion.

Beyond exuding the festive and exotic vibe of the beaches of Brazil representative of their overall brand aesthetic, IPANEMA ventures into the an even greater dialogue with its consumers leading to a search of one’s soul: highlighting finding one’s Ambition, Hope, Passion, and Happiness, as vivified in the four new suites of IPANEMA’s latest collection showcased in a stylized fashion show called IPANEMA SOUL SEARCH at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center last Tuesday, August 13, 2013.

The bevy of new designs feature a narrative amplifying the new style direction of IPANEMA speaking to its consumer base not just as a fashion staple and accessory but a mirror to her personality—with an unrelenting emotional bond with the woman that she is.

Encompassing diverse tastes and personalities of today’s breadth of stylistas, the whole of the event venue witnessed how IPANEMA boasted its array of newest footwear finds with a healthy mix of neutrals and brights imprinted with patterns that still evoke its quirky flipflop stamp of braving fashion frontiers through footwear.

Here's a look of Ipanema's newest footwear collection:

   

  

 

  

 

 

 

And these are some of my favorite picks for this collection:

 

In a grand visual treat subdivided in the four elements of: Fire, Water, Earth and Air, the stylish lot joined a revelry of sorts, which marks the culmination of the IPANEMA Soul Search Raffle promo. The finale event was enchanting! We were all mesmerized by the amazing music and the powerful and evocative dancing of these people -- while wearing footwear from Ipanema of course!

I was really impressed with the lead dancer's powerful and graceful moves - while wearing Ipanema Platforms!

Up close and personal. Yes I was seated way up in front very near the "catwalk".. :) 

Awesome dancing in Ipanema flipflops!

Fascinating and impressive! Truly their dance embodied the elements that they were interpreting in the dance as well as echoing Ipanema's latest footwear collection with ambition, passion, happiness, and hope. 

What is fierce?
This photo has got to be one of my favorite..
so happy to have captured this passionate dance move with the smoke effect!

It was truly a wonderful and unforgettable performance, one that I won't forget. I really enjoyed it and not only that because I was also able to hang out again with these bloggers - Shopgirl Jen and Fashionist Architect Rache.

Monthly winners for the months of June, July, and August are treated to a special IPANEMA VIP packs in line with the concept of spoiling her sole.  On the other hand, the grand winner is treated to a trip to Brazil, symbolic of the brand philosophy of searching her soul through numerous experiences from marveling at the wondrous sights, treating herself to a gastronomic affair and even broadening her horizons through meeting new people.

So thank you Ipanema for this wonderful event and letting us see what's latest at Ipanema. And thank you Ipanema for letting me spoil MY sole as well! Its super comfy.. and I love how it feels on my sole. Thank you!

So coffeeholics, to learn more about what's new for Ipanema Philippines, check out their facebook page here.

Have an awesome weekend!