Mix and Match

These days, I am so addicted to Pinterest, the latest virtual pinboard. I've been pinning various links from the web particularly my favorite interior design and fashion picks. Here are some of my favorite Fashion pins originally from Polyvore: 

Rings Collection

Payless Shoes

I rewarded myself with two pairs of shoes from Payless earlier today. I deserve this for working so hard these past few months.

High Shine Gloss

I dropped by Charles & Keith in SM Megamall a couple of days ago. I spotted this ultra cute fluorescent-colored peep toe platforms and I can't stop thinking about it. I fancy the green one. Please be mine.

Dainty Yellow

I got this dainty pair of flats from SM Department Store. Isn't she cute?

40 Ways to Tie a Scarf

I used to think that scarves were only worn during the winter season. But these days, I often see pictures of Hollywood celebrities wearing scarves as a fashion statement, be it spring, summer, autumn or winter. I recently stumbled upon a picture of the power couple, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo, uploaded in US Magazine, while they were strolling in a zoo in Sydney, Australia. Vanessa was wearing this beautiful multi-printed scarf, which covered her growing baby bump.

I got so curious as to how Vanessa tied her scarf in this manner. It truly added some spice to her simple top and fitted jeans. Fortunately, I was able to find a photo from Pinterest, which offered 40 Ways on How to Tie a Scarf. 

Unlisted

Say hello to my newest baby!

Unlisted is a shoe brand that I have known for quite some time here in the Philippines. I chanced upon this eye-catching blue-and-red pair of wedge sandals while strolling in SM CDO this afternoon. I super love the color combination and heel height (around 2 inches). I am pretty sure I can walk on these the entire day. Plus, they offered me a 10% discount! All the more reason to buy it! Haha!

Michael Kors Jet Set Medium Travel Tote

I'm currently lusting for these Michael Kors Jet Set Medium Travel Tote with Saffiano Leather, Golden Hardware, Buckled Shoulder Straps and Hanging MK Logo Charms.

Chunky Platform Heels

I learned from the Style & Beauty section of US Magazine about freepeople.com. They sell the most gorgeous pairs of wedges, heels and platforms. Every shoewhore should take some time to visit this site!

My personal favorite is this Crosby Platform by Jeffrey Campbell, the same pair featured in US Magazine. I adore the chunky wooden heel and peep-toe design. When can I ever afford a pair like this?

Straw Weaved Wedge

To buy or not to buy?   That is the question. 

These days, Facebook is one of the fastest growing online shopping sites. I saw this ultra cute straw-weaved wedge sandal from an online seller's Facebook account and I couldn't take my eyes off it. I super love the peep-toe design with matching shoe laces. This pair comes in two colors, grey and pink, but I prefer this grey one. 

Cole Vintage Oxfords

Just this afternoon, I was surprised to receive an email from Cole Vintage, a brand that I have known since I was in college. The subject line in the email stated, "Our treat for you!"

Several days ago, I stumbled upon the Facebook page of Cole Vintage. They were looking for people to answer their survey. In return, they were giving away 20% discount coupons to the first 20 people. Lucky me, I was one of them.

What caught my eye was this Pescara Brown Oxfords, which has an interwoven design and is said to be made of high quality faux leather with matte gold eyelets and brown shoelaces. I can't wait to see my new shoes when I get back to the Philippines on July!

Birthday Shopping

As an advance birthday present to myself, I went on a little shopping spree today. I discovered the shop, Gate, while I was in Prague last February. Luckily, I found the same shop here in Ostrava. I love how everything is so cheap in Gate that's why I was also able to buy some stuff for my family back home too.

Indiana Jones

A couple of days ago, I was in Prague with my cousin for the Easter holidays. Every time I am in town, I always visit F&F in Palladium Mall because I am a big fan of their reasonably priced fast fashion collection. I discovered this brand while grocery shopping in Tesco many months ago where F&F has various racks of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories. I was really thrilled to find out last November that they have opened their first boutique in Prague.

I bought something unusual in F&F last Easter. It is a pair of ala-Indiana Jones mid-cut booties! While I do admit that this edgy design is not really my usual style, this pair caught my eye because of two reasons: I love its camel brown color and it was on sale (only 300 CZK or about Php 750). Plus, there were only three pairs left and one was surprisingly my size! 

             

Spring Style Essential

In the spirit of spring, I wanna share my favorite item in US Magazine's 11 Spring Style Essentials. I am lusting over this Derek Lam Suzume T-Strap Platform priced at US$ 650. Isn't it perfect? Ahhh, I wish I have enough money to buy this.

Smart Casual Outfit

While I was in Ljubljana more than a week ago, I bought two pairs of trousers from Zara for only 9.99 euros or about Php 600 each. In the Philippines, I don't usually buy from Zara because the prices are way beyond my budget. I rarely find anything below Php 1000. So I was really surprised to snag such a sweet deal on trousers at one of Zara's outlets in Slovenia. I would love to wear more high-waist trousers like in this photo. This is the perfect smart casual workwear outfit.

Boat-Neckline Dress

Last weekend, I had a great time strolling around Ljubljana in Slovenia. My only itinerary was to check out the important sights and monuments in the city, but I chanced upon a Zara outlet that was having a big big sale, so I ended up shopping as well!

I found a very elegant black dress with a unique boat-neckline on sale for only 9.99 euros. The original price was 69.95 euros! Could you believe that? 

I loved it the moment I saw it but sadly, they didn't have my size because all sale items on display were already broken sizes. So I ended up buying it for my petite elder sister. 

H&M Shoe Fest

I hoarded a bunch of shoes and sandals from H&M during my recent vacation in Graz and Ljubljana. It was their post-Christmas sale and shoes were sold for only 10 euros! 

New Yorker Oxfords

How many times have I told myself to stop shopping? I'm hopeless. Today, I bought a new pair of Oxfords from New Yorker. I have been eyeing this pair for months but they were quite expensive then. When I went to the shop again today, it was already 70% off, so I bought it immediately. I got inspired by Katie Holmes' carefree look wearing her Oxfords while running errands around New York. I hope I could pull off this look. 

Guilty Shopper

I have been avoiding the shopping malls these days. But I guess it's always haunting me. Haha! Where do I shop while I am here in Czech Republic?

1. TESCO 

I have mentioned in my previous entry that I have fallen in love with TESCO because it has lots of cheap grocery items. But what I forgot to mention is that they also have lots of cheap clothes and bags! I can't imagine how many stuff I've bought here ranging from cute panda socks to trendy harem pants to polka-dotted bags and many many more. They carry the UK-based fashion brand F&F which is so affordable and is always on sale.

2. H&M

I can't explain my fascination for the Swedish fast-fashion brand, H&M. Every time I go inside any of their shops, I never go out empty-handed. Their designs are so trendy!

My Charles & Keith Love Affair

I am not really familiar with the exact story behind the renowned international shoe brand, Charles and Keith. All I know is that they are Chinese brothers who are behind the success of this shoe empire which started its operations in Singapore way back in 1996.

Ever since I bought my first pair more than three years ago, I have become hooked. For me, a trip to the mall is never complete without dropping by Charles and Keith. Last March, they had a huge three-day warehouse sale at their headquarters in Paya Lebar, Singapore. Incidentally, I was also in the Lion City during those particular days for my internship, so my friends and I were able to splurge on some fabulous shoes!

My most recent purchase from Charles and Keith was just last week, which I deemed as my birthday present to myself. I bought a pair of so-called "do-it-all" pumps which came with a classic patent, a unique almond toe-shaped tip and lovely cone-shaped heels. Luckily, it was on sale during the time of my purchase so I was able to enjoy a 20% discount! I came home that night feeling like an Oscar winner!