Shoujo Lovers Unite!

Hola To Holler Mall

Holler Mall is a small boutique in BF Homes Parañaque composed of several brands. It’s near Little Quiapo and Rapide along the Tirona intersection. Despite being called a ‘mall’, it’s actually a quaint boutique. Expect greater things from the shop. It’s so convenient to drop by here because the items are affordable and in high-quality.

I tried two of Holler Mall’s brands, Makeupholics and Alison Online, and I absolutely don’t regret buying their goods!

Honestly, when I saw Makeupholics’ social media account, I doubted whether their products are authentic or not. I mean, fake goods are rampant nowadays so I didn’t want my money to go to waste. Moreover, the photo they’re using in their Instagram account’s catalogue is a fake Nyx Matte Lip Cream.  LET ME ASSURE YOU THAT THEIR PRODUCTS ARE AUTHENTIC. I held, saw, and tried their Nyx Matte Lip Cream and it’s 100% from the United States and it’s AUTHENTIC.

They even have an Anastasia Beverly Hills, Estee Lauder, Colour Pop, and so on in Holler Mall. It’s such a great find! You should have seen me scouting their products.

Hopefully, they would have more testers of their products so that customers can try and buy. It’s hard buying products without trying them personally. Furthermore, I’m still waiting for an on-hand product Colour Pop Lippie Stix Lumiere and Grunge in Holler Mall. Do you feel me, Makeupholics?

The contoured look is really trendy right now so discovering a contour stick is noteworthy. According to Nyx’s official website, their Nyx Wonder Stick Universal Color is currently out of stock! Finding this product in Holler Mall is quite a gem since this contour stick is worth a try! I’ll be sharing my look with this make up soon. Stay tuned for it.

I seriously need a good eyebrow make up so I decided to settle for City Color’s Duo Brow Pencil With Brush. I liked the color since it fits with my skin tone well. 

Taking Gifting to the Next Level

Christmas is a highly celebrated holiday in the Philippines. You could see carolers strolling around the street, Christmas bazaars in every corner of your town, houses rocking various Christmas decorations, and people readying their wish list and gifts.

Speaking of Christmas wish list, I’d like to share mine here. The Lord has blessed me so much these past months to the point that I want someone else to be extra merry this Christmas. My Christmas wish list goes to the people I care about: my family and my parochial Church.

Being the youngest in my family, I always get the opportunity to pick a Christmas color theme that we have to follow for Christmas eve. I appreciate the gesture since my family follows this when we go to Church to welcome Christ. This year, I’d like to buy matching sets of tees that my family would wear for the upcoming holiday. 

Every Christmas, my family holds an intimate gathering for children in a less fortunate situation. Nothing gives my family much joy than giving (and it doesn’t have to be a Christmas season!) so in line with this I’d totally dedicate my Christmas wish list for them.

These children are practically an extended part of us; they are even invited to my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Since they are considered family as well, I would like them to receive set of tees that matches to my family’s themed color this year.

What sets the Filipino Christmas spirit from other foreign countries’ Christmas is the fact that Filipinos are highly family-oriented to the point that this characteristic extends to those who are not even from the same blood. Most of these children are orphans so if they get to experience the “matchy-matchy” theme my family participates in, they would feel less lonely and more loved.

If you’re wondering what you can do for others, you can participate in the SM Cares Bears of Joy campaign. For just P200, you can make yourself and others be merry. These children would really appreciate this gesture since these teddy bears would give them comfort and love.

Since Christmas is almost near, don’t hesitate to treat yourself and others with the Merry SM Christmas campaign.

For more updates about this year’s “Merry SM Christmas” campaign, visit SM’s official Christmas microsite (https://www.smsupermalls.com/merrysmchristmas2015) and follow its official social media accounts at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/smsupermalls), Twitter (https://twitter.com/smsupermalls), and Instagram (https://instagram.com/smsupermalls/); and get an insider access to all the fun happenings at SM Supermalls nationwide through Viber (http://chats.viber.com/SMsupermalls). Shoppers can actively share their holiday merriments inside the SM Supermalls by posting their photos on social media and adding the hashtag #MerrySMChristmas2015.

She’s A Doll!

Filipinos love the adorable and cute. This is why it is no surprise that girly and chic items are rampant in the Philippines. Choosing among the many brands is very easy but standing out is the difficult part.

Luckily, Elle Poupée exists in the Philippines!

Elle Poupée comes from the French word “she” and “doll” respectively. When combined, it means “she’s a doll”. If you browse through their gallery, you would notice the distinction of their brand from the many others. Elle Poupée would definitely make you a doll!

The brand’s humble origins started from the lovely See sisters, Kristin and Kayley, in 2011. According to Kayley, she and Kristin are kikays (Filipino term for girly individuals). They noticed that the cute items they want in the mall are over-priced; this pushed them to make hand-made accessories ranging from P200 and below.

They considered that their online business is booming through the numerous orders they had. This pushed them even further to make more items that teenage ladies would enjoy. They expanded from accessories to items like t-shirts, shoes and even bags.

The achievements of the See sisters has not gone unnoticed by local magazines and newspapers. Their brand has been featured in Total Girl and Manila Bulletin. To date, the sisters’ success is undeniably seen as their products are being sold in various bazaars and at Holler Mall in BF Homes Parañaque.

They sent me this absolutely adorable customized top from their My Cute Tee series. They even have designs of Totoro, pandas and whole lot more. If you have a specific design you like, you could even ask them to personalize a shirt since I got a specially made Stitch shirt from them.

The fabric is thick and the design’s ink is top-notch. You can get this for P350 only! It’s such a deal, don’t you think so?

I decided to wear their shirt with a black skater skirt to embody the Elle Poupèe vibe. I’m looking forward to style this shirt in numerous ways so stay tuned to my blog for further updates.

As Kayley advices, “Find inspiration in the comfort of your style. Conceptualize your fashion. Important thing is, you embody the style while being comfortable.”

Elle Poupée is still on its way to produce a physical boutique that mainly sells their items. Visit their FB page to check more of their beautiful products.

Halloween Costumes: Unique, Modern And Versatile

Halloween, also known as All Hallows’ Evening, is an annual celebration every October 31st. The commercialized version of Halloween is more celebrated than its formal version. Halloween is the perfect opportunity to dress up, roam around the town and not be judged at all. Its festivities usually involve trick-or-treating, decorating, telling scary stories and watching horrifying films.

Although Halloween in the Philippines usually targets children and teens, there’s nothing wrong with young adults joining the fun. Every year, Metro Manila has all sorts of activities that celebrate Halloween for the young adults. Zombie-related fun runs, costume parties in clubs, and haunted house attractions are part of the many activities offered for the young adults.

Wearing costumes can be pretty tricky considering that 1) costumes are expensive and 2) you don’t want to repeat the same costume again from last year or next year. This is why finding the unique, modern and versatile costume should be your Halloween 2015 goals.

If you really want to stand out and be remembered, investing on an expensive-looking yet very affordable clothes is a must. Gowns For Rent Manila offers various dresses for quite an affordable price. They currently have a promo wherein you can like their Facebook page and share their video using #ilovedamsel as the caption to get P100 off your first transaction.

Here are my picks from their collection:

Elsa-inspired Dress (Rent: P2500)

This Elsa-inspired dress is absolutely stunning and perfect for costume parties. You can even dress your younger sibling or child as Olaf or Anna to get that Frozen theme going.

Greek Goddess Dress (Rent: P750)

Wow, just look at this dress. It’s absolutely gorgeous and you would definitely rock this outfit. I recommend this with a flower crown to get ala Greek Goddess look. Don’t you think you can look like Meg from Disney’s Hercules in this?

Jasmine-inspired Costume (Rent: P650)

The kids would definitely rejoice with this outfit. This Jasmine costume is absolutely beautiful and would channel their inner Disney Princess.

White should be a staple color in your wardrobe. You can match it with any color and look pretty great without putting much effort. You can never go wrong with white as your theme.

White can unleash beauty, simplicity, and elegance from a person. This shade naturally brings out your fairness. Its neutrality is perfect for wearing it from head to toe.

For today’s outfit, white is my dominant theme with hints of black and pops of gold. I got my outfit’s inspiration from wanting to look stylish yet comfortable at the same time. The idea is to look chic and sleek.

Necklace: Something Borrowed Blouse: Forever21 Ring: Forever21

I got my necklace from Zalora’s Something Borrowed. It’s light so you don’t have to worry about getting an aching feeling later on. I’m currently obsessed with my ring and you can catch me wearing it most of the time. It’s designed beautifully and perfect for any occasion. 

Watch: Lloyd Skirt: Zara

I settle with this bandage skirt because I want to add some edge to my outfit so it wouldn’t look boring at all. I honestly think that my watch and this skirt makes a great combination because of their unique design.

Bag: Modern Creation München (MCM) Shoes: Vans

At first, I actually want to go with a pair of heels but I ended up with my slip ons not only because it matches well with my theme but also I didn’t want to put myself in an uncomfortable and tiring situation. As for my MCM bucket bag, since it goes great with my outfit I decided to let it out from my closet and join me in today’s adventure.

There are two things that you should know about me:

1. I don’t trust easily. 2. I hate being played.

These characteristics have put me off from trying online shopping. I have this weird notion that if I buy things from the Internet, they’ll just rip off my money and I won’t be able to do anything about it.

Just this month, my friend recommended me to try Zalora Philippines. Of course, I’m hesitant at first but what piqued my interest is the fact that this online shopping hub offers cash-on-delivery method.

There has to be a catch, right? There has to be some bizarre, horrifying (and possibly, evil) things going on with this online network.

The answer? There’s no catch at all! Just a great and trustworthy online shopping site that you can expect a lot of great opportunities from.

I’m so ecstatic when my Zalora box finally came! The process is speedy and convenient. I ordered this rad bucket bag and gold chain necklace. I’m smitten and I’m willing to order more again! 

There are 5 features that I love about Zalora and they are:

1. Wishlist Section - When I see something I love, I got to have it. Unfortunately, I don’t have the financial capacity to buy 20+ items in one go (yet). Thank God for Zalora’s Wishlist section where I can save the items that I want to buy. I love how user-friendly it is because I can easily switch the items from my Wishlist to my shopping bag.

2. Discounts - I basically got 3 different sorts of discount coupons when I first signed up. These deals are purely amazing! Furthermore, they have many branded items on sale.

3. Cash-On-Delivery Method - Pay on the spot! You don’t have to have a credit card or deposit in their bank (they have these methods too, if you want) in order for you to get your items.

4. Free Returns And Refunds - You can return your items for free or have them refunded within 30 days. If you feel unsatisfied with your item’s color or with its quality, you can return or have it refunded!

5. Customer Service- I got loads of questions when I first tried them out, I’m glad that their customer service is efficient and quick to respond to my needs. Moreover, before I got my item delivered, they sent me a text message stating that I’ll receive my order on that day. True to their word, I received my item in pristine condition.

I’m a Zalora Brand Ambassador and as a sign of my gratitude for reading my blog, I’ll give you a 15% discount voucher slashed off from your first purchase. Just use this voucher code ZBAPQSF3 upon checkout and it’ll automatically be deducted from your total check-out amount.

♡ 20 Female Character Days by: hanakumamii ♡

Day 17 ϟ Favorite Female Friendship