Tuesday, April 30, 2013

SUITEBLANCO arrives in Manila

For the young, modern men and women with an uninhibited urban spirit comes a brand who understands what freedom is all about – the freedom to choose and decide what they want to include in their lives, and the freedom to express their style.

This year, Filipinos will get to experience the brand, another franchise of the SM Group of Companies. The Philippines opens its doors in May 2013 to the newest fashion destination for European fast fashion: SUITEBLANCO Philippines, with the flagship store located in SM Aura Premier at the Fort.






SUITEBLANCO is a family business founded by Bernardo Blanco Solana which originated in Spain in 1960. Currently with over 270 stores in 23 countries, the brand continues to rapidly expand in the Middle East and several regions in Asia.

SUITEBLANCO speaks to the individuals who are undaunted by the latest trends and are bold in making decisions. It is for the individuals who are confident with their style and the choices that they make. With on-trend, aspirational, and affordable products, SUITEBLANCO gives the optimal shopping experience to consumers.

For the Spring Bloom collection, fun, bright pastels and sleek, tailored pieces dominate the scene. Light and laidback, cool and collected, just like famed Victoria’s Secret model Anne Vyalitsyna, who fronts SUITEBLANCO’s new campaign. The Russian beauty lends a youthful, energetic vibe to denim, knits, and lightweight casuals. 

lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen






Thursday, April 25, 2013

Beauty Counter: iWhite Korea Whitening Pack

I've been using iWhite Korea nose strips ever since I can remember. It's one of my monthly beauty regimen. That's why I was thrilled when I received this package from iWhite Korea with some of their products including the iWhite Korea Whitening Pack Peel Off Mask kasi I wanna try naman their peel off mask sa whole face ko. Actually, I rarely use new products on my face because natatakot akong mag break out pag hindi hiyang sa akin yung product. But since iWhite Korea is a trusted product and I love their nose strips, I didn't hesitate to try their whitening pack.


iWhite Whitening Pack instantly removes dead skin, deep-seated dirt and other impurities to reveal a radiant, glowing, younger-looking skin. It is especially formulated with Mulberry Extract that whitens dark skin and evens out discolorations. For best results, use 2-4 times a week. 

Make sure that whenever you use this product your face and hands are clean. Apply a generous amount on your face so it will be easier for you to peel off once it's dry. (peeling off is the fun part, haha!). Wait for at least 15 minutes to dry. Para painless ang pag peel off, avoid putting the products on your brows, eye area, mouth and nostrils. 


I've been using it for weeks now and I'm loving the result. I was told the other day na "Ate, parang ang aliwalas na ng mukha mo. Kahit nagswim ka d sya nag-iitim". Maybe that's the wonder of iWhite Whitening Pack. Looking fresh lang lagi ang peg. And did I say it prevents premature aging also? FTW product for me! 

For more Do's and Dont's, check this out!

iWhite Korea is now available at any beauty department stores, Watsons and Mercury Drugstores.

For more updates on iWhite Korea, Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen





Outfit Diary: Monochromatic Match


On Sofi
top and skirt: SM Kids Fashion
shoes: SM Kids

top: Thrifted
skirt: Forever 21
accessories: SM Accessories
shoes: Tomato

Here's what Sofi and I wore when we attended the SM Kids Fashion Summer launching. This was taken a few weeks back since Sofi's hair is now mid-length same as mine. :)


Yep, Sofi wore boots here. I know! She super love her boots! She thinks all outfit ay bagay sa boots nya. And I agree! It's one of her favorite item that she wants to wear over and over again (aside from her Hello Kitty glasses). I just hope that SM Kids shoes will have stocks again on kids boots since her boots is begging to rest na. LOL! :)


Anyway, I matched my outfit with Sofi's outfit. I also wore black skirt, light gray top and statement necklace and shoes to break my monochromatic look. What do you think of our matchy matchy outfit? hehe! :P

How are you coping with the Summer heat? Have a great day! :)

lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen





Wednesday, April 24, 2013

You're invited! Uniqlo Philippines' UT Pop-Up Manila at Ayala Triangle

As I've mentioned in my Instagram earlier, I attended Uniqlo's bloggers event at Figaro where they told us that something exciting is coming our way from Uniqlo Philippines starting tomorrow, April 25 to 26. I think it's gonna be one of the coolest event that's gonna be happening at Ayala Triangle, Makati City starting at 10AM until 10PM.

Uniqlo joined the latest trend of social media.  As part of the latest initiative, UT POP-UP! shops offer UT CAMERA, a new smartphone video app that turns one second personal looped video portraits into animation. Users can download the UT CAMERA app to their smartphone (iPhone and Android) to convert their video. The footage can then be uploaded to the official UT website (ut.uniqlo.com) for those sporting UT apparel, and linked to Facebook, Twitter, and more for all users.

For the first location, UNIQLO hosts the largest ever UT store in Tokyo Japan last March 28-April 7, UT POP-UP! TYO. The shop is located on the site of recently relocated platforms at Tokyo’s Shibuya Station, which is one of the world‘s largest train stations averaging 2.4 million passengers daily on weekdays. The former platforms are lined with more than 12,000 UTs in over 1,000 different designs and types, over a space totaling 660 square meters. UNIQLO plans to issue 100 types of new T-shirts to mark the launch.
                                                  
At UT POP-UP! TYO, UNIQLO was also the largest ever video shooting session - with around 10,000 participants, this activity offers one an opportunity to appear in a UT advertisement. The UT CAMERA on site at UT POP-UP! TYO allows visitors to take part in a shooting that is then projected on a venue wall through projection mapping – so that participants appear in a campaign visual. The footage may also be used in future UT TV advertisements. At UT POP-UP! TYO, visitors can also download the UT Camera app and share their footage.

UT Camera Shoot and Share!!!

In the Philippines, UT POP-UP! MLA will launch today at Ayala Triangle, Makati City. Filipinos can expect the same UT experience at other UT POP-UP locations worldwide. A huge UT sign is set-up right at the center of Ayala where one can see the various UT designs as well as other culture and arts display. 

UT CAMERA will be set-up and everyone is welcome to pose for a photo that can be seen globally. Those who wish to purchase new UT designs at a huge discount, a UT store is just across Ayala Triangle, at the 2nd floor of Paseo Center.

Don't forget to drop by at Ayala Triangle today at 10am until 10pm until tomorrow(April 26) and invite your friends and family to experience this one of a kind pop up store from Uniqlo!

lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen





ENSEMBLES Wear My Design Contest Year 2

Calling all aspiring designers! Have you ever dreamed of having your designs being sold in Ensembles stores nationwide?  Following the success of the first WEAR MY DESIGN Competition last year where 5 winning dresses comprised Ensembles' Spring 2013 Collection, the innovative brand is ecstatic to announce the next installation of this much anticipated contest starting on May 1 to June 30, 2013!

 If you have an eye for fashion and a creative mind, then this is definitely for you! All you have to do is submit a dress prototype of your design together with an application form. All submitted entries will be uploaded to Ensembles’ Facebook page for voting. Winning entries will be featured in the Spring Dresses 2014 Collection. Five lucky ladies have already gotten their dreams come true with the last year’s contest. The dresses sold very well with customers having their own faves. Who knows, maybe it’s your time to shine!

There will be 8 grand winners. Each winner will receive cash and gift certificates from Ensembles, plus Special Gift packs from our wonderful partners VMV Hypoallergenics and Piandre Salon. Each winner shall also be given one produced dress of his/her design (in his/her choice of color and size.) The winning pieces will be reproduced by Ensembles for the Wear My Design 2014 Spring Dresses Collection and the name of the grand winners will be featured on the Ensembles Wear My Design hangtag. 


To join Ensembles’ Wear My Design Contest:
Step 1: Want to see your design in a collection? This maybe your chance! Visit and download the Contest Mechanics at http://ensembles.com.ph/ or get a “Wear My Design” application form from any Ensembles store for detailed guidelines.
Step 2: Applicant should submit an originally designed DRESS prototype suited to Ensembles’ style for its Spring Dresses 2014 Collection together with the application form. Prototype submission must be sent to Marketing Dept. of Elite Garments International Inc. at 996 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street Malate Manila from May 1 to June 30, 2013.
Step 4: Wait for Ensembles to upload your dress on facebook. Once uploaded, invite your friends to vote for your entry. Voting is from July 1, 2013 – July 31, 2013 and counts for 10% of the criteria. Be creative and have fun! No experience necessary. You may have your designed dress produced with your name credited as its designer!

Wear My Design Mechanics:

  1. Individuals must read the Terms and Conditions / Mechanics of this promotion before participating in the contest. Joining in the activity means that the Participant has read and agreed to the Terms and Conditions.
  2. Ensembles has the right to use or publish all submitted materials (sample, text and photographs) under the company’s discretion to promote the program, publicize the activities of Ensembles, and etc.
  3. Contest is from May 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013. Submission of entries will be accepted only until June 30, 2013. Voting starts July 1, 2013 and ends on July 31, 2013.
  4. Contestant can be Male or Female, residing in the Philippines, and has a knack for designing clothes. No experience necessary, just a love for Ensembles’ style.
  5. Contestant must fill up the application form, available at all ENSEMBLES stores or can be downloaded from the ENSEMBLES website: http://www.ensembles.com.ph/, and LIKE the Ensembles page on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/EnsemblesOnline. Applicant should submit an originally designed prototype DRESS suited to Ensembles’ style and market for the Wear My Design 2014 Spring Dresses Collection (A sketch of the item is optional). It should be in Size Small or Medium. Dress prototype can only be sent to Elite Garments Int’l. Inc. at 996 Pablo Ocampo St., Malate, Manila (Marketing Department) on or before June 30, 2013. The collection piece should adhere to the image of the Ensembles woman: feminine yet strong, and independent.
  6. There can be more than 1 submission per applicant as long as each entry has its own individual application form but an applicant can win only once in the duration of the contest. Please make your description short and precise.
  7. The collection should be the contestant’s ORIGINAL design and concept, but he/she may opt to have his/her designs sewn by a seamstress. Contestants are NOT allowed to buy an existing garment, make alterations and submit as entry.
  8. Every submission will be screened and researched by Ensembles Team. If submission is proven copied and/or stolen, the contestant will be disqualified.
  9. During screening, Ensembles has the right not to post entries which do not follow the guidelines set, or those which do not adhere to Ensembles' image. See Mechanics Item numbers 5, 6, 7 and 8 for guidelines. The applicant will be notified whether his/her entry has been approved or not. If entry does not meet ALL the requirements, it will be disapproved.
  10. Ensembles will be the one to take photos and upload on Ensembles’ Facebook Wear My Design App within 7 business days upon receipt of the item. This app can be seen when you click the Wear My Design Tab under Ensembles’ cover photo. Voting will be enabled on July 1, 2013.
  11. Anyone who has a Facebook account and a fan of Ensembles’ on Facebook may vote. To go to the Voting App, log in to your account, go to Ensembles' Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/EnsemblesOnline) and click the Wear My Design Gallery & Voting Tab. Make sure to click LIKE on the Ensembles’ Facebook page in order to vote. Click the check box to vote for your favorite entry. Only one vote per entry per person, but you can vote for as many entries as you want.
  12. Winners will be judged according to the following criteria: 30% for Originality/Creativity, 30% for Wearability, 30% Brand Relevance and 10% app votes for a total of 100% and will be held at  Elite Garments International office, 996 Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., Malate, Manila
  13. There will be 8 grand winners. Each winner will receive Php 8,000 cash and Php 8,000 Ensembles gift certificate plus Special Gift packs from our wonderful partners VMV Hypoallergenics and Piandre Salon. Each winner shall also be given one produced dress of his/her design (in his/her choice of color and size.) The winning pieces will be reproduced by Ensembles for the Wear My Design 2014 Spring Dresses Collection, but there may be slight revisions to the actual product (to improve fit and marketability). The name of the grand winners will be featured on the Ensembles Wear My Design hangtag.
  14. Non-winning pieces may be picked up at the Elite Garments Int’l. Inc. office: 996 Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., Malate, Manila.
  15. Gift certificates are not convertible to cash and are valid until fully consumed.
  16. Judging of grand winners will be held at 4:30pm on August 14, 2013, at the Elite Garments Int. Inc. office, 996 Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., Malate, Manila. Last day of voting on Facebook is on July 31, 2013 at 3PM.
  17. A DTI representative will be present during the determination of winners.
  18. The  winners will be notified through phone, email and registered mail.
  19. Prizes shall be claimed at the Elite Garments Int’l. Inc. office, 996 Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., Malate, Manila. For provincial winners, prizes shall be claimed at the nearest Ensembles store or from stores of any sister brands Freeway and Solo.
  20. Redemption of prizes is within 60 days from date of notification. Prizes not claimed within sixty (60) days shall be forfeited with prior DTI approval.
  21. When claiming the prizes, the winners must present the registered notice plus two (2) valid ID’s.
  22. Elite Garments International Inc. shall shoulder the 20% tax issued for prizes exceeding P10,000.
  23. All employees of Elite Garments International Inc. and their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the contest.
  24. You can email marketing@elitegarments.com with e-mail subject “Wear My Design Inquiry” or call (+632) 5250862 for any additional questions.
Learn more about ‘Wear My Design’ Competition at www.ensembles.com.ph. Like Ensembles Facebook page (facebook.com/EnsemblesOnline).  Follow Ensembles on Twitter and Instagram @EnsemblesOnline.

lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen









Friday, April 19, 2013

You're invited! Treasure Trove: The 1st Valle Verde Vintage Fair



You're invited! This one-of-a-kind event offers a unique opportunity to sellers of retro items such as handmade crafts with a vintage flair, pre-loved designer/high-fashion clothing, bags and jewelry, recycled and upcycled products, book swappers/sellers, antique dealers. There will be over 30 food and non-food concessionaires joining the event. 

The event coincides with the first village fest / town hall of Valle Verde I. Catholic mass is usually held in the area on Sundays. Other activities include Art in the Park during the day, and live music concert in the evening to cap off a day full of fun and activities.  

Admission is free. However, since this is in a gated subdivision, non-residents would need to show their identification at the gate for security purposes.  

For more information, you can visit:


lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen







Thursday, April 18, 2013

SM Kids Fashion Summer Collection

Sofi and I had a privilege to attend the SM Kids Fashion Summer Collection launching last week. It was held at Dusit Hotel Poolside. I love the colorful decors around the tent. They're very pretty to look at.

While waiting for the event to start, they gave us crayons and activity book for our little ones. :)

Sofi and Athan. They're so kyooooot!!

Yummy desserts! Promise, lahat masarap! :))

The event was hosted by Ms. Issa Litton. Love her summer look from SM Ladies.

Fellow mom, image consultant and Bb. Pilipinas Patty Betita shared her "younger days" story where fashion for kids were non existent. 

 Whenever I shopped with Sofi, I always ask her if she like what I picked for her. If hindi nya type minsan (yes, nangyayari sya, haha!) I gave her options that she can choose from and its a win-win situation in the end. :)

SM Kids Fashion in SM department store is our favorite shopping destination. They now offers different style for different kids. I'm thrilled that Sofi's generation will now enjoy expressing themselves through colors, fashionable statements, up to date designs without losing their identity as kids.

Here are some of our tweeners wearing SM Kids Fashion, aged 11-14 as they showed off their different taste through their style and giving styling tips for their fellow tweeners.

Kids at heart! teehee! :))

Thank you so much ARC PR and SM Kids Fashion for having me and Sofi. :))

Don't forget to visit SM Kids Fashion at SM Department Stores and shop for your kiddos! Happy Shopping!

lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen





SM Accessories' Summer Promo


SM Accessories your Fashion Authority is giving away cool items this summer season. They started with Olympus cameras, then they had Esprit Watches, and now they are giving away Calvin Klein watches!!!



Other items to be given away are Police eyewear, and the grand prize will be four iPhone 5! For more info click this: https://www.facebook.com/StyleMe.SMAccessories

Happy Summer to all!!

lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen





Tuesday, April 16, 2013

I Heart SALE: SM Kids Fashion Warehouse Sale

Metro Manila, Philippines – Prices go down as the temperature goes up at the SM Kids’ Fashion Warehouse Sale. Youngsters can indulge in season-worthy fashion at rock-bottom prices and stock up on outfits for school or play.

Popular brands like Big & Small, Orange Juice, and Saint Patrick offer the latest in casual separates ideal for any activity. Winnie the Pooh, Barbie, and Mickey and Minnie tune in to their popular toon namesakes for a fun look that never fails to bring a smile to every face. From active wear to swimsuits and rompers, there’s definitely a wide range of clothes to choose from.


Kid-friendly trends are now more accessible with special discounts from SM Kids’ Fashion. Customers can avail of 0% interest on select credit cards with a Php3,000 minimum purchase. Instant rebates of Php 1,000 are also available for MasterCard holders with a minimum single-receipt purchase of 3,000 from April 15-June 30, 2013.

Indulge in fashion that knows no age at SM Kids’ Fashion Warehouse Sale from April 19 to 21 at Megatrade Hall B, SM Megamall.

For more information, Like MCT Events at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MCT-Events-Management or follow us in Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcteventsmngmnt

Don't forget to share and invite friends! Happy Shopping!

lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen





Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Outfit Diary: Orange and Gold


top: Thrifted
necklace: SM Accessories
watch: Aldo
ring and pants: Forever 21
shoes: Manels

Ever since the heat is on I've been wearing light colors, light weight material top. This photo was taken last week, as you can see my hair is still long here. I've cut it now to shoulder length and can't stand wearing jeans anymore haha! It's just beginning of summer pero OA lang sa init. Is it just me or mahirap lang manamit pag summer? :)

How do you deal with the heat? How do you decide on what to wear? Feel free to share! :)

lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen





Wednesday, April 3, 2013

SM Accessories Kids is now on Facebook


Sofi in her Barbie shades and scarf. All available at SM Accessories! :)

SM Accessories Kids is now on Facebook! The page is dedicated to kiddie fashion!  

Like and be updated for promos and specials for you and for your kids.



And don't forget, SM Accessories launched their summer campaign. All the hottest accessories for the season will only be available from the Fashion Accessories Authority, SM Accessories. 

Happy Shopping at SM Accessories!

lovelove,
Shopgirl Jen