New Online Shopping Buys (plus try-on)

It's really dangerous to browse Instagram sometimes since you get sucked into online shopping especially if you follow all these IG sellers! And it's also sale season now, so a lot of them are having huge discounts which makes it even harder to resist. But buying online can be tricky since you can't fit the clothes, so read on to see which items were a hit or a miss.

My Zalora 12.12 #OnlineFever Shopping Haul

I really try to avoid online shopping as much as I can these days because you know, dangerous! But if there's a huge sale or a really good deal, then I can't help but give in!

Zalora is currently having their 12.12 (December 12) sale and it's a huge one since it's the end of the year and I guess they're trying to get rid of a lot of unsold stock. So there's really huge discounts I couldn't resist!

Thermos Food Jars & Water Bottles

My daughter is now in Grade 1 and her longer class schedule means she now has recess and lunch break in school. Therefore, I wanted to find a good food container that can keep her baon hot and a water bottle that can keep her water cold for hours.

Lazada's 3-day Grand Christmas Sale

Lazada Philippines, the country’s leading one-stop online shopping and selling destination will culminate its Online Revolution sale in a 3-day Grand Christmas Sale finale on December 10-12. Lazada broke its online sales records during the kick-off of the month-long sale event last November 11, generating 2.4 million visits and over 120,000 items purchased on its website and mobile app in a single day. The e-commerce giant expects to surpass these numbers before the year ends as it reveals further markdowns on its holiday bestsellers during the upcoming sale on December 10-12.

Deep discounts and Shocking holiday deals

Discounts during the Lazada Grand Christmas Sale will be up to 95% off and will feature new Shocking Deals, P12 Deals, and P99 Deals. Shocking Deals will feature popular branded items at half price including an Apple iPad Mini 2 Retina (16GB); other products include a Hoverboard and a MyView 40’’ Full HD LED TV with limited quantities as chosen by our customers on social media. The links to the 12 Peso Deal items will with be announced on Lazada’s social media accounts. Items that will be available for P99 include bestsellers like the Push Up Pro fitness gear and the popular Hands-free Toothpaste Dispenser.

Partnerships with Cebu Pacific, Hyundai, and BDO Cards

Lazada online shoppers are in for more exciting promos during the month of December. Purchases made during the sale period may qualify for raffle draws to win Cebu Pacific airline tickets to international destinations as well as a brand new Hyundai Eon in the grand draw. BDO cardholders are also entitled to additional discounts on December 10-12.

For more information, please visit www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with them via their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).

Lazada's Shop 'Til You Blog (plus blogging tips from Kryz Uy!)

I was very fortunate to be invited by Lazada to their Shop 'Til You Blog event, a lifestyle blogger mixer, last June 10 at the Discovery Primea Hotel in Makati.

ASUS ZenPower - the world’s first credit card-sized powerbank

ASUS launches the world’s first credit card-sized powerbank in Lazada.com.ph!

With so many powerbanks that you can find in the stores left and right, finding the perfect one is just as important as finding the right outfit, especially if you don’t want to be carrying a bulky powerbank on a night out with friends – or probably with your date.

ASUS just announced its newest offering to all those who are always out and about but still require an unfailing amount of battery power on their mobile devices – the ASUS ZenPower which will be exclusively sold in Lazada.com.ph starting June 25 at 12 Noon.

With the ASUS ZenPower, you can expect stylish, lightweight, and compact design of a 10,050 mAh powerbank but with the same size as your credit card – fitting perfectly and seamlessly into your pocket.

Coming in Blue, Pink, Silver, and Gold, and weighing at 215 grams, ASUS ZenPower is the best solution for all urban lifestylistas who are always on the go and let style speak for themselves.

With the partnership of ASUS and Lazada Philippines, the superior quality and design of the ZenPower can now be experienced effortlessly through Lazada’s innovative shopping solutions. Shop anywhere, and anytime with the Lazada Mobile App, available for FREE in both Google Play Store and iOS Appstore- so whether you are stuck in the traffic or in between meetings, you can still shop with the Lazada Mobile App. With Lazada’s nationwide Cash-on-Delivery network, you can pay in cash once the items are delivered to your doorstep.

So the next time you dig into your pockets, reach out for the ASUS Zenpower! Avaiilable this June 25 (Thursday) at 12 Noon in the Philippines’ One-Stop Shopping Destination – Lazada.com.ph!

Click HERE to get one now! :)

Online shopping for Christmas gifts

I was just in the mall last Sunday and there were soooo many people everywhere shopping like there’s no tomorrow! Not to mention the traffic was terrible, it took forever to find parking, and it was so hard to move around with our strollers without bumping anyone every 5 seconds. It definitely makes me want to skip going anywhere until the Christmas season is over!

I still have a few gifts to buy so I’m thankful there are now so many online shops which makes everything so much more convenient. Here’s some ideas for Christmas presents you can buy right in the comfort of your own home! :)

I think anything personalized makes a great and thoughtful gift. Name On Print has items like trays, tumblers, coasters, cellphone/tablet cases, and so much more. You can choose from so many designs and colors or simply customize your own.

personalized mousepad

Paper products like notecards and notepads from Paper&Print by Unico or Papelito are also practical and useful to give to family and friends.

Instagram inspired items are always a big hit with anyone. I gave these pillow cases from InstaMUG to our parents last year and they were so touched with it. My mom says she keeps looking at the photos on the pillows everyday!

Aside from loads of fashion finds, Zalora has an extensive selection of make-up that would make perfect Christmas gifts for your female friends and family. I know I’d love to get some lipstick or an eyeshadow palette, wouldn’t you? ;p

Or you can head over to Seek the Uniq for lots of unique finds from clothing, accessories, bags, home decor, and even stuff for kids. Check out some of my buys from their site HERE. And you don’t even have to wrap what you bought anymore since they come beautifully packaged already.

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s definitely time to hurry up and complete those lists! Happy shopping everyone! :)

Lazada's biggest online sale happening this December 12!

Lazada.com.ph, the Philippines’ Biggest Online Shopping Mall is staging the biggest and grandest online shopping extravaganza this December 12 – with jaw-dropping discounts, mind-blowing deals, and incredible brand partnerships all happening as early as 12:00 AM of December 12 in www.Lazada.com.ph/Online-Revolution! Night owls can log on in the early hours for special night promotions only available between 12am and 8am; while shoppers can take advantage of killer deals and unbeatable hourly flash sales from 8am – 11.59pm!

Find everything you’ll need this holiday season, from mobiles, tablets, gadgets and appliances to fashion, household goods, toys, and sports equipment and enjoy more than 80% discount on select best-selling items.

Inanc Balci, Co-Founder and CEO of Lazada Philippines said “We kicked off the month-long Online Revolution sale in November, but the best is yet to come. With 24 hours of unbeatable deals on 12 December, consumers are in for an unforgettable shopping experience!”

So we rounded up the Five S’s why you should be part of this year’s biggest online shopping event this 12.12 only at Lazada.com.ph:

1.    Shop Effortless

Say goodbye to traffic jams, crowded malls, long queues and the struggle to find a parking space. You can shop from the comfort of your home, and Lazada will bring your items to your doorstep! As if this wasn’t hassle-free enough, Lazada also offers free delivery for orders above PhP 1,000 and cash-on-delivery payment option.

2.    Something for Everyone 

Need something for your loved ones and godchildren? Lazada has it. How about your nine month old nephew? Lazada has it too! With nine (9) virtual floors of goods ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment, you’ll find everything you need on your browser or mobile app.

3.    Save while you Shop

Sounds too good? Yes we mean it and we mean it very well. With special sales and competitive prices, Lazada promises great brands at affordable prices so you won’t break the bank this holiday (or all-year-round).

4.    Style Up for the Season

Philippines may be all sun and no snow but the newly launched in-house fashion label, LZD, offers you a colourful assortment of clothing and accessories suitable for our tropical climate. You can also surprise your loved ones with stylish gifts from UK and US high street fashion brands, available exclusively at Lazada.

5.    Shop on-the-go

Running on a tight schedule this December? Lazada offers an enviable mobile shopping experience via smartphone, tablet, iOS and Android apps so you can fill your stockings in the bath, on the train or on your lunch break!

Inanc Balci added, “More people than ever before will be shopping online this holiday season, as consumers want to beat crowds, queues and the inconvenience of shopping in malls and busy shopping districts. With a wide range of product offerings all under one digital roof, consumers can shop effortlessly at Lazada without having to leave their home.”

So how can you be part of the Online Revolution happening this 12.12? Simply log into www.lazada.com.ph/Online-Revolution to get the best deals of the year and subscribe to their Facebook Fanpage at www.Facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines.

About Lazada

Lazada is Southeast Asia’s largest online shopping mall, with operations in Indonesia (www.lazada.co.id), Malaysia (www.lazada.com.my), Philippines (www.lazada.com.ph), Singapore (www.lazada.sg) Thailand (www.lazada.co.th) and Vietnam (www.lazada.vn), with a sourcing center in Hong Kong that drives cross-border marketplace activities.

Launched in March 2012, Lazada has grown rapidly to include approximately 3,000 employees across Southeast Asia. The company has an online footprint of more than 2 million daily visits to its websites, and the largest Facebook following in Southeast Asia with over 9 million fans.

Lazada is pioneering eCommerce in the region by providing customers with an effortless shopping experience with multiple secure payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive customer care and free returns. Lazada features an extensive product offering in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.

Lazada is part of the Lazada Group which also includes the C2C platform, Lamido.

About the Online Revolution

The Online Revolution is the Southeast Asian version of Black Friday, Cyber Monday or Singles Day. But compared to the other events, Online Revolution is a month-long sale at Lazada in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The event kicks off for the first time in Singapore on November 2014 and will be an annual event.

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Flaunting my Finds from Seek the Uniq

I don't remember exactly how I came across the online store Seek the Uniq in Instagram, but I know that once I did, I was definitely hooked! They have such fabulous clothes, especially their bestselling kimonos and tunics. The only problem was that everything would get sold out at once, so you really have to make up your mind quickly when you see something you like or else you'll miss out.

love how they wrap their packages :)

I personally find the clothes a bit on the expensive side, since the prices range from P1,500 to about P3,000. The kimonos start at P1,400 while the tunics are P1,660. I really love all the clothes, but honestly I kept thinking that I could buy more items for the same price elsewhere. Like I've found kimonos online and in bazaars for as low as P180 each.

But I guess that's why they're called Seek the Uniq - because their items are indeed unique. Aside from clothing, they also sell accessories, bags, make-up, home decor, and even books! So after stalking their site for the longest time, I finally made my first purchase... and then some more. ;p

I finally found a tunic I liked that wasn't sold out at once!

This wooden peacock tray was something I couldn't pass up.

I also got a baby kimono for Miley. Like mother, like daughter! ;p

You all know I love pineapples, so this canister was a no-brainer. I also got it in green.

Now, they had a contest a few months ago called "Flaunt Your Finds" where you post your most creative shots of your buys on Instagram. Can you spot some of my entries below? ;)

Needless to say, I really, really, REALLY wanted to win. And I guess I was quite lucky because I did! Check out my winning entry, Tray Chic:

Check out my prizes! The box it came in was an extra special treat too - it was so nice!

Renegade Folk sandals (the ones I wanted were out of my size, but these were cute too)

1969 by Joyce Makitalo Oracle necklace

Butter London nail polish

Napoli Mesh Coverup

another Pineapple Canister in pink...

which perfectly fits in with the other two I already had.

Not a bad haul for just posting a photo on IG right? I'm still stalking their site like crazy though, drooling over all the items practically everyday. I'll probably give in one of these days and buy something. But for now, these finds will do. :)

Happy, happy, Oh Joy!

First of all, I loooove the US store Target and I love it more when they do collaborations with designers (like Missoni, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jason Wu, Phillip Lim to name a few) to bring more affordable fashion to everyone.

Now, I was browsing Instagram one day when I saw a photo of this super cute tray pop up with the hashtag #ohjoyfortarget. I clicked on it and was suddenly all giddy with excitement when I saw all the juicy colors and gorgeous prints that belonged to this fab collection from blogger Joy Cho.

Inspired by Joy's love of color and pattern, the Oh Joy for Target collection is an exclusive party-inspired line offering everything you need to throw the perfect party in no time at all. With Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter collections, look out for a full year of Oh Joy parties. 

I immediately knew I needed these in my life (like right now!) so I was literally jumping for joy (pun intended ;p) when I was able to get my hands on these babies! Aren't they the cutest? And the colors really make me so happy!

DIY Dress Repair

I saw this dress from Zalora a few weeks ago and fell in love with it immediately. First of all, I'm loving wrap dresses right now (especially for breastfeeding) and this print was also the same one as a Seek The Uniq tunic I missed out on before.

So I had it washed and was all set to wear it out for an event...

But then, my heart skipped a beat when I noticed something...

Oh. Em. Gee. Ang laki ng butas sa collar! Obviously nasunog siya when it was ironed. The dress is made of jersey but it has this tissue-like thing inside the collar (probably to give it shape) so I guess it wasn't able to handle the heat. Pero kainis lang kasi wala naman care instruction label un dress so malay ba namin right?

You know what, the younger me would have thrown a fit and started screaming like crazy after seeing this. Imagine, hindi pa nasusuot nasira na. And super noticeable pa kasi it was on the collar. But I calmly put the dress back on the hanger, picked another outfit and just decided to do something about it when I got back. I guess having kids also made me more understanding that yes, accidents do happen. And instead of getting mad (which only gives you wrinkles), we should just move on and try to fix the situation.

So after studying the damage later on, I realized that the collar was actually the best place for it to happen. Hindi tumagos un butas sa other side, so I figured I'll just FLIP the collar!

Hubby was reluctant when I showed him and said baka masira pa lalo. But I was confident in my sewing skills. Kaya yan! I removed the tag first (pwede pa actually ibalik ulit later on)...

Then I started making tastas the thread which connected the collar to the dress. Hindi siya madali ha! I had to be very careful not to ruin the dress further so I just did this slowly but surely...

Finally natapos din! I then removed all the stray thread, flipped the collar over and got ready to sew...

I just did basic running stitch since it won't be seen naman when worn...

Tadaaaa! Collar connected and looks good as new! :)

I also stitched up the hole pala just so it wouldn't get any bigger...

Yey, the dress is saved haha! I was literally doing a happy dance after!

Now you can't even tell there was a hole to begin with right? It'll be our little secret ha. :)

Online shopping at Zalora

As I told you about in my previous post, I'm pretty much addicted to online shopping these days. And one of the sites I'm constantly browsing is ZALORA. I never bought from here before despite signing up for their newsletter way back in 2012. But I've regularly checked their items from time to time just to see if there's something new.

It was finally this pair of shoes which caught my eye, especially since it was on sale too. I really liked the color and the design and decided to go ahead and buy it...

Vida Liz Mid Heels Sandals P549

I also wanted to buy a couple of other shoes, but finally decided to get this one from CLN. The nude color makes it perfect for any outfit while the PVC material of these jelly flats makes it waterproof so I can wear it even to the beach. But the rhinestones give it enough bling that I can also wear it to more formal occasions.

CLN Kimmy Flat Sandals P499

I also couldn't resist getting a couple of accessories since they were on sale too. The neon green necklace was now P250 (from P499), the purple earrings at P109 (from P349), and the tassel necklace at P179 (from P345). What great deals right? :)

Shipping is free for orders P1000 above. I also picked the CASH ON DELIVERY option so I just paid directly to the courier. My orders arrived on time but the CLN sandals were a bit small and the Vida Liz Mid Heels Sandals was missing a buckle on one strap. What I love about Zalora is that they offer 30 days return, so all I did was call their hotline, explain why I wanted to return the items, and they scheduled it for pick-up - all FREE of charge. You can choose to get store credit or just simply exchange it, which I did to a bigger size and a new stock. The new items arrived a couple of days later and they were perfect! And I didn't even have to leave the house at all. ;p

the return slip which comes with your purchase

Since I had such a good experience my first time, I ordered again a couple of days later. This time a black dress and another necklace.

EZRA Fluted Hem Dress P799, AVATAR Fabric Necklace P695

What I also love is the photos from the site are so true to the actual products. Everything I got was exactly how I pictured it to be.

me wearing my new dress and necklace. perfect fit! :)

The best part of Zalora for me is really the free returns because you don't have to worry about something not fitting you or having a change of heart. It really is a hassle free shopping experience in my opinion. Also dangerous though because once you start, it can be hard to stop. I have so many items in my wishlist and cart just waiting to be checked-out... :)

Online shopping at Instagram

I don't know when exactly it happened, but Instagram is definitely the new Multiply when it comes to online shopping. I used to be one of those people who loved shopping on Multiply, especially the "vintage" or ukay-ukay finds. In fact, I even became an online seller myself for a while back then. ;p

Now, I think every business has an IG account probably because it's so easy to connect with people and post pictures of products. I admit that I wasn't a fan of Instagram before but now, I'm obsessed with it for the shopping part haha! I love how I can find stuff online just by searching a hashtag or when other bloggers post their finds. Now, I'm following mostly online stores, so my feed is always brimming with products and SFS (shout-out for shout-out) ads.

When I'm nursing Skyler (which is basically 80% of my day), surfing online via the iPad or my phone is such a great way to pass the time, especially during the wee hours of the night when I can't really turn on the TV. However, it's also a curse since I've discovered so many great stuff online as well which I can't resist buying! Hubby already thinks I need an intervention since he always finds me scrolling through store after store and product after product in deep concentration. I also have so many Viber conversations with sellers through my inquiries and orders. Plus, I've also made him go to the bank a couple of times to pay for me haha!

Sharing with you my favorite online finds so far. :)

CRAFTY HATTIE

Crafty Hattie was kind enough to send me these goodies which I can't wait to use! They sell all kinds of washi tapes and also party & DIY supplies. What's also great about them is sales from their shop is used to support kids via World Vision and a weekly feeding program. Now that's shopping for a good cause. :)

InstaMUG

I've been seeing all kinds of items that can be personalized with Instagram photos, and one of those I really wanted was a pillow. Some of the stores I found online were a bit expensive (about P600 - P850) so I was happy when I discovered InstaMUG, which sold the covers for only P400 each.

Feedback and service were excellent. I got a response to my inquiry at once, and when I sent the pictures for layout, their artist was even the one following up if I had seen their email already for approval. Shipping was super fast since I got the pillow covers the very next day after I gave the go signal! I was also happy with the overall quality of the prints.

NAME ON PRINT

Here's another cute store which offers personalized items. I got some mousepads (P175) and also some coasters (P395 for a set of 6) which I gave away as gifts. I totally forgot to take photos of the items though, except for this mousepad which is what I got for myself. The coasters are made of exactly the same material so just imagine it being smaller in a square or circular shape.

PAPER CHIC STUDIO

I was browsing online in the middle of the night during a nursing session and happened to catch the start of one of Paper Chic Studio's sales. Their baker's twine was 15% off (P187 each) so I decided to place an order before stocks ran out. I originally wanted the colors blue and pink, but the blue was already sold out so I just got the yellow one instead. I also bought these pretty lace stamps at P30 each. Can't wait to use these in my DIY projects. :)

KAWAII CREATION

My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Win and I've been looking online for those cute, customized cases. Unfortunately, most of the stores I follow don't sell for this phone (usually for iPhones and the other Samsung models only). So I just searched the hashtag #samsunggalaxywin or #galaxywin and found this store.

They sell interchangeable cases which is basically different inserts that you place inside the case. The one for the Galaxy Win costs P400 which comes with the case itself (Alibaba brand), a screen protector and 7 interchangeable inserts (I got an additional 2 free since they had a promo that time). They have so many designs to choose from and you can even customize it as well.

To be honest, I wasn't really happy with the quality of the printing up close. But it wasn't really noticeable once it was inside the case anyways so it was fine. However, I encountered a problem with the inserts though. After I used the case, I started to lose signal. I thought my phone was broken but after a while, hubby connected the dots that it was the inserts causing the problem. Since the inserts were made of cold laminated glossy photo with silver back, it completely blocked the antenna of the phone since the signal in our house is weak. It was fine if I used it outside the house, but when I'm home, I have to remove the inserts (hasel haha!).

D'JOUR SHOP

I've been looking for these origami skorts and all I had to do was search the hashtag #origamishorts to find lots of online sellers. Usually, I'm a bit hesitant to buy clothes online since I can't fit it nor see the material up close. But since these were just 2 for P450, I decided to go ahead and buy them. And I'm glad I did because I really love the fit!

Well that's all for now. I think I really have to control myself, otherwise I'll end up buying so much more stuff hehe! I think it's also partly because I haven't really been out for almost a month that's why I've been so trigger happy online. I guess I just miss going to the mall and actually shopping for real haha! Coming up, my online buys from Zalora! ;p