tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17863360247630457742024-03-13T08:21:52.098-07:00DIVANITYA spot to share and be aware of all the wonderful girly things to do, buy and see around the metro. It is the Divanity Team's job to do research on new and unheard of places, products/brands, etc. Enjoy!DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-83622716345293766482009-10-14T06:01:00.000-07:002009-10-14T06:50:18.569-07:00Makeup Mecca<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Hello girls!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Today, I was informed about a place that exists, which I could have sworn has appeared in my dreams...or at least daydreams. It is a place that basically screams the persona that Divanity intends to portray. It is a place that I refer to as Makeup Mecca - where makeup belongs.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Okay, on a less vague note, I'm actually speaking of the makeup styling studio in the home of our girlfriend and professional makeup artist, Ms. Cats del Rosario. Before I give you a peek, I have to emphasize on how I feel as if she jumped into my brain, walked through my dreams and thereafter produced a studio from them. But then again, I'm sure each and every one of you reading this will have the exact same sentiment.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Enough suspense. Take a look:</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZGJXreKa5dXWfYZURaY_jUC_6veoSPf6jxmCqbbmOum-i6svz1Zdb3l8KYstc5DvW6G1wVoMFVGL8Dz21W1KJYnEtIMRqB04ro4bhyMNIPLCnRk9vHMRLTGq3xiPQYgyHiR7XKnfd2Vt/s1600-h/9135_159125396043_532736043_3255205_6311588_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZGJXreKa5dXWfYZURaY_jUC_6veoSPf6jxmCqbbmOum-i6svz1Zdb3l8KYstc5DvW6G1wVoMFVGL8Dz21W1KJYnEtIMRqB04ro4bhyMNIPLCnRk9vHMRLTGq3xiPQYgyHiR7XKnfd2Vt/s400/9135_159125396043_532736043_3255205_6311588_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392441598207337922" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrg8B3q-sD35hHH7jy3T94f-dOkqZKl96i8dMZMFtQDlQvm6X9RkEaPkBCla-AjkfD9ln-cNXcw4S5UwRBuaq2bkEeAW1gLRmkZPeZQsSTn-9CRKdrSYB0ZaZN9Lj6aTyA94QrcKO2wuf/s1600-h/9917_157593271043_532736043_3236559_6155168_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrg8B3q-sD35hHH7jy3T94f-dOkqZKl96i8dMZMFtQDlQvm6X9RkEaPkBCla-AjkfD9ln-cNXcw4S5UwRBuaq2bkEeAW1gLRmkZPeZQsSTn-9CRKdrSYB0ZaZN9Lj6aTyA94QrcKO2wuf/s400/9917_157593271043_532736043_3236559_6155168_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392441915321232994" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLibReIA6EIq7gKqxpBR90Uh_urlE_uhxL2sJ9LdqJdd3u7pywrsNoMvYNCAIpuvCxh9eOw6VCQVRFHo5EBkjr0250TcL1oYfxDVdcszN90nc0B0nPiWQKwTbX68bWbBp0Gwq8C6XEKHmh/s1600-h/9135_159124531043_532736043_3255200_2586186_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLibReIA6EIq7gKqxpBR90Uh_urlE_uhxL2sJ9LdqJdd3u7pywrsNoMvYNCAIpuvCxh9eOw6VCQVRFHo5EBkjr0250TcL1oYfxDVdcszN90nc0B0nPiWQKwTbX68bWbBp0Gwq8C6XEKHmh/s400/9135_159124531043_532736043_3255200_2586186_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392442218586173778" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPL6MmEdv9IKFclXcJYJwXNmMctT2BoC9yMArCNPL-7DJk4XYaTgLk5KvRUgvt9u_Kfj5q4_ZcwYDqTZWcKK1TE01yLJlwEDVxHoC9JnbRtByEQIhD3e5F8hevEPvi9v4sGZ7zB8F2BhSu/s1600-h/9917_157593291043_532736043_3236560_2396258_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPL6MmEdv9IKFclXcJYJwXNmMctT2BoC9yMArCNPL-7DJk4XYaTgLk5KvRUgvt9u_Kfj5q4_ZcwYDqTZWcKK1TE01yLJlwEDVxHoC9JnbRtByEQIhD3e5F8hevEPvi9v4sGZ7zB8F2BhSu/s400/9917_157593291043_532736043_3236560_2396258_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392442055409795010" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Are we swooning or what? Those reupholstered computer seats alone are beyond fab! The vanity mirror! The chandelier reflected in it! The crystal pitcher and sorbet cups! The plum-colored wall! I'm hyperventilating!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-style: italic;">Inhale...exhale...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Alright, now to get the point out. I didn't post these images just to make all the Divanity readers green with jelly, but for the purpose of letting you know that any one of you can be styled in these gorgeous, girly quarters or that you can even rent out the space if you happen to be a makeup artist yourself.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Fyi freelance makeup artists, the going rates are Php250.00/hour for a chair and with an additional chair is Php400.00/hour, with a minimum of 2 hours. A small price to pay for a large amount of joy for your clients right? Just be sure to book in advance by contacting Cats at 0915-999-0954 or 0922-877-1671.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Admittedly, I am trying to hit two birds with one stone here: 1) to promote Cats' lovely studio (you are now well-equipped with knowledge on how to book the same) and 2) to remind readers about Divanity hair/makeup styling as well as glam photo shoots (rate cards can be sent to you via email, so just send us your addresses to 0917-804-9947). Of course, in the event that you would like to be styled by our team at the studio, booking of a chair/(s) will be c/o Divanity.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">So there you have it makeup artists, models and aspiring models, talent agents, et al. Must you even think twice? Start booking the place that I hope will now run by it's Divanity-given name -- Makeup Mecca! Oh and the stylists, too. Ahem ahem.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Take care ladies. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande;">Monique</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-72937498188162465652009-10-07T00:36:00.000-07:002009-10-07T02:11:58.484-07:00Ondoy Relief/Homegrown Talents for our Homes<span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hello dears!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I, along with the Divanity team, figured that we ought to let the dust settle after the terrible disaster known as Ondoy, before returning. The state of calamity, though, is still a very, very open wound with so many areas still flooded and many of our people left without homes. That being said, we felt it was important for us to let our readers know that we are constantly doing what we can to cushion the blow for victims by accepting donations. If you would like to donate via Divanity, do get in touch with us at 0917-804-9947 or email divanity_services@yahoo.com We also came to the realization that a lighthearted tone on our site would be what we do best -- create a quick escape from the madness in the world.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Before lightheartedness, I have to say that my heart really goes out to those that are now homeless. Homes, to me, is a very sensitive topic. The reason for this being that my hubby, son and I recently moved into our first independent home together. You would not believe the amount of time, effort and vision (ours is predominantly Modern Zen) we started putting into our residence even before we officially moved in. I actually zoned out on beauty and fashion, and focused solely on interior design, landscaping, and virtually anything related to homes. Despite having only lived in it for just under a month, I can already express the preciousness of having one that is your own. Reflections of yourself and family members, memories, and security are created soon after you settle in your house. Therefore, I can only imagine what it must feel like having your sanctuary taken away from you (whether old or new).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Now, while none of our teams' homes were seriously damaged by Ondoy, rebuilding of homes is on our minds. This is where the aforementioned lightheartedness comes in. For those capable, perhaps we can entertain you with a suggestion on what you can do for your home that will also benefit all our countrymen (apologies, but vanity struggles at being right with sensitivity)? Of course, you should do your best to patronize local designers and suppliers so that you can strengthen your own economy, rather than that of a foreign country.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So who is the homegrown talent that can start off the interior of or spruce up the interior of your homes? None other than one of our favorite fashionistas: Tina Maristela-Ocampo. Best known for bag brand, CELESTINA and recently, her basic black pieces for The Black Shop. Now considering this, we can already trust that whatever she designs has taste and class all the way. CELESTINA dawns the arms of Hollywood and NY Glitterati, while The Black Shop puts a very chic twist on LBDs and other wardrobe staples like shrugs, slacks, tees, etc. It has to be said that her fur capelets are to diiiie for (NOTE: A capelet is sort of a cross between a shrug and a scarf as it ties around your neck but covers your shoulders)!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Mrs. Ocampo's latest conquest is CELESTINA HOME; furniture that is very Filipino in it's architecture, but very contemporary in it's use of materials (pretty much the aesthetic she applies to her bags). I, myself, am a very big fan of mixing old with new whether it be in fashion or in interior design. I am yet to find more samples online, but I will soon scan the pictures of my favorite pieces - her ponyskin stool with wrought iron legs and tiger penshell tables and chairs, that were featured in Metro Society. However, I did find some of the graphic designs done for her brand as well as some of her smaller pieces.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Take a look:</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWqy5vrE4bD-XRCdtkPFu4ENxGhhIT17nCgaWMWJ9-Su0RI4dLj-wag2q3AZP0L4iP-W5mkcyXGv6fk_IyECvHl8GYLJJd3wk4wOgyVqOwAeaJmH853RTzlZayojZAWTH_KD4fmQfPIkd/s1600-h/celestina-home.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWqy5vrE4bD-XRCdtkPFu4ENxGhhIT17nCgaWMWJ9-Su0RI4dLj-wag2q3AZP0L4iP-W5mkcyXGv6fk_IyECvHl8GYLJJd3wk4wOgyVqOwAeaJmH853RTzlZayojZAWTH_KD4fmQfPIkd/s400/celestina-home.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389775654080983730" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFGDBgy6yVx36_-J-SbRApqfgSYlVaKCtHOkgkoAhV1cxfLqeIfAilTLaloZOAWxoPgpNpQjdbvIjq55ctbjvAoqKKNFQKjHz-mSAhYHCj8VHdiaRCmXlyzpIMaeKAd47JpnbvNYVzaov/s1600-h/celestina_home2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFGDBgy6yVx36_-J-SbRApqfgSYlVaKCtHOkgkoAhV1cxfLqeIfAilTLaloZOAWxoPgpNpQjdbvIjq55ctbjvAoqKKNFQKjHz-mSAhYHCj8VHdiaRCmXlyzpIMaeKAd47JpnbvNYVzaov/s400/celestina_home2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389776036640125074" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Just to show you which types of pieces you can expect from Celestina Home</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNTCZgcpd1Yu4dlgWZO-PfoWObh5TFt1bNtvqIinI85VWn9WBgCvdD9mbHld-RxLy9uFEwnw_v6xxFoHv-_JaFKbQ4m27upYakL1JB8CUmEFReou86WvThQ2zLjkATuMGMCPo1pL0Eayp/s1600-h/screenshot_19.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNTCZgcpd1Yu4dlgWZO-PfoWObh5TFt1bNtvqIinI85VWn9WBgCvdD9mbHld-RxLy9uFEwnw_v6xxFoHv-_JaFKbQ4m27upYakL1JB8CUmEFReou86WvThQ2zLjkATuMGMCPo1pL0Eayp/s400/screenshot_19.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389776682384054178" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Beautiful alternative to storage space (and everyone that knows me, knows that I love designs that make use of prints -- especially camouflage!)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And then of course I had to show you some of my favorite Celestina bags (hehe):</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXmnR39RUWDg4NbapX1v5Es82Q_AcWU6Vk618quolg36xinCjziuauHGcrc7_tOXWQBrUkDMPBVgRegaVXyMSWgY4xm0M_Ej2QnAUcwwDA9uVo9b6LMS450FS43EWWjoNZnupCvR0Oo-W/s1600-h/celestina-woven-silver-filigree-clutch.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXmnR39RUWDg4NbapX1v5Es82Q_AcWU6Vk618quolg36xinCjziuauHGcrc7_tOXWQBrUkDMPBVgRegaVXyMSWgY4xm0M_Ej2QnAUcwwDA9uVo9b6LMS450FS43EWWjoNZnupCvR0Oo-W/s400/celestina-woven-silver-filigree-clutch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389777459461376290" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ah, woven silver. Swooon.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-m6Ar8jMUI7p7qA9UHHwXwLsmwEzhrTOAswbFpPGPeX1GU3w8kkcB76Tae9RoFZ1QUcSCSnSuXsnZwwLKZU-Z5qyBRRuBE30lO3qBf1o2keTpKSxq1Ptm3VGMCA0myI42-0ZbeRG878z/s1600-h/celestinamirror.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 377px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-m6Ar8jMUI7p7qA9UHHwXwLsmwEzhrTOAswbFpPGPeX1GU3w8kkcB76Tae9RoFZ1QUcSCSnSuXsnZwwLKZU-Z5qyBRRuBE30lO3qBf1o2keTpKSxq1Ptm3VGMCA0myI42-0ZbeRG878z/s400/celestinamirror.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389778356746241906" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gorgeous mosaic-type mirror clutch.</span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMnzUMsZLy34H_jdlwPKbTrKSRaLbWdzGDWGq9Umk29Gt9EG6IlfnnM2E5cOjFkwMhoEew_6MOW2D_P66nGNFb_t_XzsuVH_p9CMDeL2zia-0sNKM9_J9rapnT3jjKcnwa_3XiMMgixmY/s1600-h/shagreenclutch.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMnzUMsZLy34H_jdlwPKbTrKSRaLbWdzGDWGq9Umk29Gt9EG6IlfnnM2E5cOjFkwMhoEew_6MOW2D_P66nGNFb_t_XzsuVH_p9CMDeL2zia-0sNKM9_J9rapnT3jjKcnwa_3XiMMgixmY/s400/shagreenclutch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389778948296182594" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Shagreen clutch.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9HEyJs6fgz4SEoD_MgO56nn-jo9_xmF0UIFvedPyvw6NNRsosEPSYyz2G7OofxUZ7ZMPkZ63MLGVQ4QfmRKAhVpiR0TKYgTsGLpeIgyqyP2ctwMVXH5Xcvv8pYW_isS2f-wv4kRir0E0/s1600-h/30celestina.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9HEyJs6fgz4SEoD_MgO56nn-jo9_xmF0UIFvedPyvw6NNRsosEPSYyz2G7OofxUZ7ZMPkZ63MLGVQ4QfmRKAhVpiR0TKYgTsGLpeIgyqyP2ctwMVXH5Xcvv8pYW_isS2f-wv4kRir0E0/s400/30celestina.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389779377585941666" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This looks like cobblestones, but I love it!</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97BSMC2IOoadEQ3aNkgw55Jh5MRfivdBDtKRvIk3u0FiAe6wQZIQCEzzT21cL0W-8w8t_So1ekb0JakFn7wlafxioXkzQOuuoey1UJHC2u1sOo64NqAldi8aaja2Y72gTxnt7w_av6RWD/s1600-h/30balenciaga-cherche1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 366px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97BSMC2IOoadEQ3aNkgw55Jh5MRfivdBDtKRvIk3u0FiAe6wQZIQCEzzT21cL0W-8w8t_So1ekb0JakFn7wlafxioXkzQOuuoey1UJHC2u1sOo64NqAldi8aaja2Y72gTxnt7w_av6RWD/s400/30balenciaga-cherche1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389780350731486578" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Alas, the piece de resistance! An obviously Balenciaga-inspired purse. I waaaaant.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So there we have it ladies. Again, in times like these, we must help one another out by means of relief movements as well as...lighthearted banter (my word, I have overused "lighthearted" in this post)!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Till next time, everyone keep safe and always live your life with Divanity!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >"Divanity is not just styling, like a diamond is not just a stone"</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Yours,</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:lucida grande;" >Monique</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-19839598373324069022009-09-17T20:07:00.000-07:002009-09-17T20:46:50.651-07:00A Pink & Black Affair -- An Invitation from Divanity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNXoHtStWJNfyH5gFP99NlxsNvT5RHXGFrQbfH0rcO6TFp6A4yffTIzzGDSjMsHNOc9SavDUBPpxZ4JXu_Go8thngAWPBYZvCrMYbrpfjiWPhO-6JLiuzhEAZfVLCzQ_Q6hlSG91P5nep/s1600-h/mk.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 424px; height: 343px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNXoHtStWJNfyH5gFP99NlxsNvT5RHXGFrQbfH0rcO6TFp6A4yffTIzzGDSjMsHNOc9SavDUBPpxZ4JXu_Go8thngAWPBYZvCrMYbrpfjiWPhO-6JLiuzhEAZfVLCzQ_Q6hlSG91P5nep/s400/mk.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382645091119063906" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hello dears!</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />The Divanity team would like to invite you to attend a special Mary Kay PR event on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 6-10:00pm at The Fort, McKinley Hill at the lovely Enderun Colleges campus (a chic glass building overlooking lovely greenery). </span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />The event will serve as the perfect excuse to dress up and feel girly. We shall dress to impress in our cocktail dresses (keep it semi-formal though, not formal as it is playfully dubbed a "pink and black affair" as opposed to a "black and white affair"). There will be tons of food and pampering with </span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1253243867_0" style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Mary Kay</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> make up and spa products so, of course, we had to share this endeavor with our wonderful readers.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >If you are interested in attending, make sure to RSVP for guest list by mailing our girlfriend Ylana Harel of Nancy Harel & Associates (daughter & director of the PR agency) at inharel@hotmail.com or by texting her at 0916-213-9882. Give your full name and mention that you are a Divanity reader.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">See ya ladies!</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Map/Directions to venue (Enderun Colleges):</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgFX0bKNNnUnfzwuU8gQT-cbGNUpD7YgONKL4CMj8ONMRchmT6KzECZJnwARhXg-Q3vBlGiD-VMKP6MInA0K4Dl93LsmJSzBTlp82KeFpGOKCl7MCy7tfGu99t8Y-WiKELGAm_f_RonDt/s1600-h/mary+kay.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 483px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgFX0bKNNnUnfzwuU8gQT-cbGNUpD7YgONKL4CMj8ONMRchmT6KzECZJnwARhXg-Q3vBlGiD-VMKP6MInA0K4Dl93LsmJSzBTlp82KeFpGOKCl7MCy7tfGu99t8Y-WiKELGAm_f_RonDt/s400/mary+kay.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382639597425069522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-style: italic;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >Note:</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-style: italic;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" > If you are having trouble viewing the map, you can mail monique_abmp@yahoo.com and a jpeg image will be sent directly to your e-mail.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-64575992253992589242009-09-17T07:08:00.000-07:002009-09-17T08:36:11.905-07:00The Eyes Say it All<span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >He hey hey ladies!<br /><br />Just when you thought we gave you the buzz on absolutely every girly element possible...we now give you the 411 on something entirely different from anything we have posted on here or that you have read about on any other fashion/beauty blog - <span style="font-weight: bold;">chic contact lenses!</span> ;)<br /><br />Now, honestly, I haven't been a contacts wearing gal myself. Basically, I have this really weird thing about anything going near my eyes. <span style="font-style: italic;">Exhibit A</span>) I once had this terrible infection in my eye to the point where it was so red and swollen, but I still refused to use eye drops (you can liken this to the episode of <span style="font-style: italic;">Friends</span> wherein Rachel had the same problem -- yes, I was THAT stubborn), and <span style="font-style: italic;">Exhibit B)</span> I was doing a photo shoot for a magazine spread way back when and was required to wear contact lenses (with much hesitation and diva behavior *oops*) and only got said contacts in with the help of 3 frustrated stylists (1 to hold me down, 1 to hold my eyelids open and another to shove 'em in).<br /><br />(blank)<br /><br />Just waiting for the <span style="font-weight: bold;">WHOA-CRAZY-GIRL</span> thoughts to settle...<br /><br />Okay, so despite all of that, I honestly think that this latest find can cure me of my fear of eye-touching (which leads me to the following brain-fart: what would the scientific name be - optimaphobia?!). Never have I seen such lovely, vibrant colors and designs that suit the Asian eye so well! So striking that I have to remind myself that I have willingly undergone so much pain for beauty. That being said, I will force these things in my eyes for the sake of vanity and so should you!<br /><br />Run by and with products imported by our girlfriend Kate Orino, Glam.Rock.Pixie is an online boutique that captures trends and fetishes from Seoul, Tokyo & Hong Kong. At the moment, the main products are the special circle contact lenses designed to make eyes appear larger and more doll-like (ah to have doe eyes!).<br /><br />Here are some of the looks that caught my eye (no pun intended -- you'll see types that simply compliment the eyes and some cool trends):<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xCzuOaV0KwiXaiISgybnvJf7B2CLHwdlkbAHEC2clSG44Snx5qNsnUDnFOcP3yU6kpw9XxmKY6WJhcvGZokWnMTO_RR4n00xbXo4SjkZc-Rejr241UNbgkr8eqb9qg3YFtlFzc07hH9t/s1600-h/trend-lens.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xCzuOaV0KwiXaiISgybnvJf7B2CLHwdlkbAHEC2clSG44Snx5qNsnUDnFOcP3yU6kpw9XxmKY6WJhcvGZokWnMTO_RR4n00xbXo4SjkZc-Rejr241UNbgkr8eqb9qg3YFtlFzc07hH9t/s400/trend-lens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382451079178222610" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">How cool is that? You can literally be the girl with stars in her eyes!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBboMa6UwjyEv9t8mURvVNxmsDdAKlM3syiBE9iruSpwnrzlbw401wc82aOIk7EyNap5jWELjpFP4ML2mi3LcraGPeuu-WyP0fQHd2qgTqLwyZQYATP69kW8VHxjW11taZJM_fN0cU51T/s1600-h/animation.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBboMa6UwjyEv9t8mURvVNxmsDdAKlM3syiBE9iruSpwnrzlbw401wc82aOIk7EyNap5jWELjpFP4ML2mi3LcraGPeuu-WyP0fQHd2qgTqLwyZQYATP69kW8VHxjW11taZJM_fN0cU51T/s400/animation.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382451541025488626" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">The new eye makeup. Lol.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmDuyS0vQu2kDseXHToCec0Qh0yxI9f5bgtBitc1ZFz8iGEWQ9wVejToO_ZOpRkQGA05Dszru5SFsTAGCFR3gbB9EfKeC6C_8cnpHVINY6fk_eKCmAYxYZe1QGIhRNU_L-AmQSTBAzxU0/s1600-h/angel.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmDuyS0vQu2kDseXHToCec0Qh0yxI9f5bgtBitc1ZFz8iGEWQ9wVejToO_ZOpRkQGA05Dszru5SFsTAGCFR3gbB9EfKeC6C_8cnpHVINY6fk_eKCmAYxYZe1QGIhRNU_L-AmQSTBAzxU0/s400/angel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382452120195112674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Now I would really consider wearing these regularly, whereas the first two examples call for the right occasion and venue. Who wouldn't want to have Angelic eyes? Hmm...I wonder if I could pull off the green ones.</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_qUkfoNBhVZFEAGcnIUiVocKu36zyA_jm6ZVz973emciYL2y36-jFMh50VDilfkXRpbw1tMw2Oi-hbOQA7YYA_FM_jCFLDJWYHrtKGU7rZMFrnfxj2EjJ79jA94YPwtZYI6IjlThHk8v/s1600-h/nudy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_qUkfoNBhVZFEAGcnIUiVocKu36zyA_jm6ZVz973emciYL2y36-jFMh50VDilfkXRpbw1tMw2Oi-hbOQA7YYA_FM_jCFLDJWYHrtKGU7rZMFrnfxj2EjJ79jA94YPwtZYI6IjlThHk8v/s400/nudy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382452900673988098" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Make your eyes sparkle!</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwzEYY1YREa5KMss1OmWp7jmOmPrGTxAt8DS0Vh9Ftbuvov3XRHNTW4qvcBuT_rslG2iEGlCAzHWWCIfE1sMHejnnzzHsVRapzs4JMYdJp0uZNU4FSx_eUcgy_EOnUq92X9Z8nZXYsAFj/s1600-h/ck108-beforeafter.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwzEYY1YREa5KMss1OmWp7jmOmPrGTxAt8DS0Vh9Ftbuvov3XRHNTW4qvcBuT_rslG2iEGlCAzHWWCIfE1sMHejnnzzHsVRapzs4JMYdJp0uZNU4FSx_eUcgy_EOnUq92X9Z8nZXYsAFj/s400/ck108-beforeafter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382453508128507458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Just look at the difference. From blahh to ooh ahh.</span><br /><br />Now, if you would like to order a pair (or 2 or 3), then take note of the following reminders:<br />-Be sure to place your orders by filling up an order form by September 22 so that you may receive them approx. 2 weeks from said date<br />-Prices range from Php720-880 (and only Php620 each if you purchase at least 2 pairs)<br />-You may add grades for FREE<br />-1-year life span for lenses<br />-Free shipping within Metro Manila plus free lens cases<br />and, of course<br />-The site url is <a href="http://glamrockpixieshop.multiply.com/">http://www.glamrockpixieshop.multiply.com</a><br /><br />So there you have it dears! The latest and most unique trend watches reported on your fave girly site. Yayeah!! =P Till next time, keep living your live with Divanity!</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:lucida grande;" >Monique</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-82188898505644566962009-09-06T02:08:00.000-07:002009-09-06T04:56:54.368-07:00Make A Statement<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >Well...if I'm gonna make a comeback, then obviously I want to "make a statement". =P</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><br /><br />It feels good to be back ladies and I have heaps to share with everyone. First off, I want to touch on the topic of statement shirts (I can just picture the light of recognition graced on your faces as you read this..."Ahhh!"). Now, when I say "statement shirts", this refers to tees that dawn quotes, artist names, or even iconic images. They don't necessarily have to have words on the</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >m and some words do NOT equate to making a statement. Basically, a brand name is </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >not</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" > a statement, but a specific line under that </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >brand </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >is</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" > a statem</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >ent (i.e. Dior is </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >not</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" > the statement, but "J'Adore Dior" </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >is</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >). Comprendez?<br /><br />See, in my opinion, wearing a statement shirt shows that you have a sense of pride and humor and that is </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >always</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" > appealing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are some of the statements shirts that you'd find i</span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">n my closet:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSU9F1bereA_3qsQJpAMVLZB8jmJem9R_CfK2pqIQfZozbKI2ogbt-g0IcUAja5FfjVZ2Z-hCRGqpCVNfQpEIsF0ZvRaFTaPaDoAZm9S2HlqLqEWGtmzxkLYNtLZrsNSta6epNF20jM9f/s1600-h/michaeljacksont-shirt_1_111923_black-gold-foil-print_l.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSU9F1bereA_3qsQJpAMVLZB8jmJem9R_CfK2pqIQfZozbKI2ogbt-g0IcUAja5FfjVZ2Z-hCRGqpCVNfQpEIsF0ZvRaFTaPaDoAZm9S2HlqLqEWGtmzxkLYNtLZrsNSta6epNF20jM9f/s400/michaeljacksont-shirt_1_111923_black-gold-foil-print_l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378297025809302114" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Long Live The King.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tHNemlC_CHgeWB_l8XaZpKUBaWiyn6-4hm5aI80tSTO9Lg8n7jynnXa_IZek9tymOJLnnbzMpOWE9atVM2eWtGuJazjKd66Okm7AJR1otra3ajE7yl8fK30kv-nMQUHDZYQsbxR50HyM/s1600-h/jabbawockeez-shirt.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tHNemlC_CHgeWB_l8XaZpKUBaWiyn6-4hm5aI80tSTO9Lg8n7jynnXa_IZek9tymOJLnnbzMpOWE9atVM2eWtGuJazjKd66Okm7AJR1otra3ajE7yl8fK30kv-nMQUHDZYQsbxR50HyM/s400/jabbawockeez-shirt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378296765731792274" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Nope, I'm not a b-girl, but I'm a HUGE fan.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6BoDYdqNjqeXpZDe7mpsPZnZWjGguQ7iyXMAL9LVys6_3X1JX1jSvid5MHEcDd3ZHozb2reUP_EUuOne77m166OrXyU4vzHya-a-1KIdvog9tqhXZD2EgTk8R08ZC07MZcreu1lUqapJV/s1600-h/IMG_4859.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6BoDYdqNjqeXpZDe7mpsPZnZWjGguQ7iyXMAL9LVys6_3X1JX1jSvid5MHEcDd3ZHozb2reUP_EUuOne77m166OrXyU4vzHya-a-1KIdvog9tqhXZD2EgTk8R08ZC07MZcreu1lUqapJV/s400/IMG_4859.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378302198674001138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">We</span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >ll...this</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"> really speaks for itself.</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwTR904T0XC1ckekqSzuFWfFxWZojtunsZ8xjFpcuSs-_kWXW5Z8hTW_45egQt-NlluZ7yttyuLMjt2gQWD00IKiZwYp9I0syXypkqQX-qkovC7lIPPKPBvEIVP9xiZRVFhmUi5DfSL3t/s1600-h/AAAAAlTjonwAAAAAARKm2w.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwTR904T0XC1ckekqSzuFWfFxWZojtunsZ8xjFpcuSs-_kWXW5Z8hTW_45egQt-NlluZ7yttyuLMjt2gQWD00IKiZwYp9I0syXypkqQX-qkovC7lIPPKPBvEIVP9xiZRVFhmUi5DfSL3t/s400/AAAAAlTjonwAAAAAARKm2w.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378303555566526658" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >And thi</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">s is just adorable. =P</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5ai4necpU0bDozzm0F8z7rY7ivAy6V-op8KZK0EZktJj3YTAbQ318J3OVLi_rYG1zy_33fRMswtV1fN-9dR91oWPLZBjaX6ekShyLOOfRl8G0Uo5T4VmegHbTh7k7eqlFRRgpWTNyWr0/s1600-h/cra.cs.kmm.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5ai4necpU0bDozzm0F8z7rY7ivAy6V-op8KZK0EZktJj3YTAbQ318J3OVLi_rYG1zy_33fRMswtV1fN-9dR91oWPLZBjaX6ekShyLOOfRl8G0Uo5T4VmegHbTh7k7eqlFRRgpWTNyWr0/s400/cra.cs.kmm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378304306960287410" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">The eternal beauty icon.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are some statement shirts that I'm aiming to have in my closet:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GZnFAwgIzKcrnxN_IKmCNORJ-NHudXZ_U6BK2xl8xpZcymZuxYN3aAVkKiTCdkwVKu_ExRD7l24W8_AVYEF-WZ-YHeV9hS14ZEsbPWafi3gLmRwdQS9L3TTLRg1J02WN7WZ_mbkaKVN_/s1600-h/so+creative%21.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GZnFAwgIzKcrnxN_IKmCNORJ-NHudXZ_U6BK2xl8xpZcymZuxYN3aAVkKiTCdkwVKu_ExRD7l24W8_AVYEF-WZ-YHeV9hS14ZEsbPWafi3gLmRwdQS9L3TTLRg1J02WN7WZ_mbkaKVN_/s400/so+creative%21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378305569260076274" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">My homegirl T showed me this. So creative, right?!</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrixH4_VVijFXAyF4tUinbP98sPBBFp30PiC8wptEATf5fX7fIAH0Ie_kbzKpbb6LUddIjdnm4-HacmEgjrvlAKzNO9lX_mbvt7Pk1f_GfIpNz3cG8islTk_xkPA9zDtI1JZVd11MP8rs/s1600-h/legendary_women_full.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrixH4_VVijFXAyF4tUinbP98sPBBFp30PiC8wptEATf5fX7fIAH0Ie_kbzKpbb6LUddIjdnm4-HacmEgjrvlAKzNO9lX_mbvt7Pk1f_GfIpNz3cG8islTk_xkPA9zDtI1JZVd11MP8rs/s400/legendary_women_full.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378317089828743474" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Fan for lif</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">e.</span><br /></span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9Z7jWipTDh2j605iA0pgxc-OLAQj9c9yauj7zTjVf0d9vQG5jMtBWbfv7JDhBUlOLhME9BniLFoKavCdFwqVl3waLat9yAc-U-QYyCGSkap3k_VZtrvcyO2sd2hD9J7yRVybXcolwlUy/s1600-h/i_love_michelle_obama_t_shirts-p2357734247736030513562_400.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9Z7jWipTDh2j605iA0pgxc-OLAQj9c9yauj7zTjVf0d9vQG5jMtBWbfv7JDhBUlOLhME9BniLFoKavCdFwqVl3waLat9yAc-U-QYyCGSkap3k_VZtrvcyO2sd2hD9J7yRVybXcolwlUy/s400/i_love_michelle_obama_t_shirts-p2357734247736030513562_400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378320375264757682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Barack Obama may be becoming more unpopular these days, but that isn't the case with Mrs. Obama! Aside from being highly intelligent, spunky, and fashionable...her toned arms alone are iconic!</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >With respect to the fashionable concept, like with vintage tees, the whole point of statement shirts is to wear something that is really unique or to embrace a particular time. For those reasons, I like to do a lot of </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >digging</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" > in boutiques an</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >d even online...emphasis on the word "digging", because it really is up to you on how original your search will be. Liken it to beat-makers digging in the crates - they share common knowledge about certain spo</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >ts, but they also have their secret spots for fabulous finds. So in the spirit of Divanity-hood, I will mention a few places to get you started, but the rest is up to you. *wink, wink*<br /><br />Of course, I like hitting up music sites like Okayplayer.com for artist/band and world tour shirts (obviously the best place to get world tour shirts, though, is by catching your fave concerts) plus one of my most prized tees of all time is my baby tee from the okayma* limited edition. Surprisingly, boutiques like American Blvd. (old school!) and Greyone Social have some really interesting pieces, but you have to be aware of how many people will get hold of a particular design.<br /><br />And so my dears, that should suffice as start-up info...a few more tips and I'll be wrapping up this long-awaited new post:<br /><br />1) Don't forget that with tees, you must keep in mind the types of cuts and your body type. Low v-necks don't look too nice on busty ladies, lengthier tees to shirt dresses hide love handles, and circumference and length of sleeves should be taken into consideration depending on skinny or meatier arms<br /><br />2) If you really want to be unique, come up with your own designs and have them go thru silkscreen printing. I'm being told these days that when designing, it is better to use Adobe InDesign as opposed to Photoshop since images do not get pixelated when resized. Hey, it's not a bad idea to be a lil' Narcissistic and have a portrait of yourself done. You want to immortalize yourself while you're a hottie. Let's put it this way...I have a world tour tee from when I watched D'Angelo's concert during his Voodoo tour in 2001 and we all know he was a neosoul music God then. Fast forward to present day and he looks like Freeway of Roc-A-Fella Records! Oh dear Lord. So I try to erase the knowledge of what he looks like now and take the way-back machine to the 2001 D'Angelo. Have I made my point?!<br /><br />AND lastly...<br /><br />3) Being a hypocrite or a poser is </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >not</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" > cute. Make a true statement. Don't rep a shirt that has nothing to do with your personality. Harsh, but I have your best interests at heart girls.<br /><br />So there we have it, lovely ladies. I'm so glad you all waited patiently for updates and our team is completely thrilled at the prospect of booming activity on this site here on out. Keep checking back with us every few days!<br /><br />Until next time, always remember to live your life with Divanity!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Monique</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-24102339452261344462009-09-01T23:37:00.001-07:002009-09-02T00:33:39.177-07:00Long Awaited Updates<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family: lucida grande;font-size:180%;" >Long time no post, huh ladies? </span><br /><br />As usual, I bear thousands of apologies to our loyal readers with what was probably the longest hiatus on this site to date. However, if it's any consolation, I'd like to inform everyone that a) I've been saving up on future post content -- one idea ready to drop after the other and b) I am proud to introduce a new member/writer for the Divanity site -- the lovely Ms. Margaux Cortez. Sh</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:85%;" >e will be gracing this site with her contributions very soon. *clap clap* *woot woot*<br /><br />And here begins the revamp of Divanity ;) </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHQm8JunCxh1J1vzqrEwXowOe0N9-EesS_067gYVt05KQaHnlmdK-hF0V25LziC-2PJEwmwXM1f4UwjSVm1cCJVnIggmigPveFLDwPjCqhky_PE55WpsIq7Wtqq8UyANdTFM-5KlsQA4e/s1600-h/spiritsun.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHQm8JunCxh1J1vzqrEwXowOe0N9-EesS_067gYVt05KQaHnlmdK-hF0V25LziC-2PJEwmwXM1f4UwjSVm1cCJVnIggmigPveFLDwPjCqhky_PE55WpsIq7Wtqq8UyANdTFM-5KlsQA4e/s400/spiritsun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376769603274474658" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-8351264912348542322009-06-14T21:14:00.000-07:002009-06-14T23:55:51.434-07:00Glam Gams!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qGIkZLWLSnjsFVYSkVJCtCa5cLN9P8NjOMJ6iY5VgMAbIFOJ-PI92mxzmmWFHrbiN-Ma0F_EUxJQyKlnVXhl5gVzndsbT0WFJtjbX_ZGBaZgEzChCpXs68beIetHu8bSkgw9EWzT-afP/s1600-h/19_LEGGING_TREND.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 389px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qGIkZLWLSnjsFVYSkVJCtCa5cLN9P8NjOMJ6iY5VgMAbIFOJ-PI92mxzmmWFHrbiN-Ma0F_EUxJQyKlnVXhl5gVzndsbT0WFJtjbX_ZGBaZgEzChCpXs68beIetHu8bSkgw9EWzT-afP/s400/19_LEGGING_TREND.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347404056867384114" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Under jersey dresses, draped/long tops, or paired with tank tops - leggings make for glam gams!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If you were an 80s baby, most likely you wore your leggings with huge pajama-esque cotton shirts that bared one shoulder and accessories included leg warmers w/ L.A. gear kicks or w/ awkward "Working Girl" type pumps for a more dressed up look (oh dear Lord), and big ol' knocker earri</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ngs (let's</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> not even touch on the hair *shudder*). Then for the youngins and for us 80s babies that experienced the recent rebirth of the styles from said decade, then leggings were worn in a more acceptable way - with vintage tees or t-shirt dresses. Nonetheless, the style was more on rock glam rather than high street chic.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Nowadays, </span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">as with many styles that have resurfaced, we now know how to </span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">apply the working equation for how to look 100% modish = 80% classic elements + 20% trend. Evident in my examples above, we see a lot of the trend in the leggings as they are executed in ways we haven't seen in the past, but they are toned down with quintessential tops and</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> footwear that are far from awkward. There is minimal use of accessories because the le</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ggings are already quite busy and the tops serve as the solid foundation; think of the leggings as highlights in your hair and the tops as your base color. Basically, you don't want a full head of faux blonde. And speaking of hair, styling was kept very simple as should you when you rock these looks.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Let's discuss the looks from L-R: 1) While I wouldn't be brave enough to wear that much white, I have to say that I love the lacy leggings. They are so feminine and sexy in a subtle way. We just all need to remember to keep the top very clean n simple and to handwash only! Hehehe, 2) Ah the opaque leggings. These are actually very flattering for all body types, because they are the pants equivalent of a tummy tucking underwear. They reall</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">y contain the bulges! 3) Sheer leggings are the best paired with dresses, because you still want to show skin even if its under fabric, 4 and 5) Leggings me</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">et the ripped-jeans-from-the-90s-grunge-era. I'm not loving these, but I'm sure some of you could make this look work. I'm just not a torn clothes type of gal. Ü</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Best places to buy affordable, quality leggings are the department stores like SM, Rustans (they have the Juicy Couture brand), or even Landmark. Peopl</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">e R' People, Terranova, and Mango have very nice st</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">yles AND a friendly reminder for everyone to take advantage of the mid-season sales! Besides, you're buying leggings not pants...how expensive could they really be?<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Now, my dears, I believe we have covered this topic thoroughly and I shall leave you with more eye candy below. Keep living your life with divanity and go off and shop your way to glam gams!<br /><br /></span></span> <span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:180%;" > <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" ><br /></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >Monique</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_E0afgce0hyrvXv7crpCGhd4IGUp87DMmjG0fe2wxRScpsI7-iwTKW4g7jKnDkoaq9YNQesIvQgmTkn3x9QZGyPSXCcLdpAGr6YP-wYY3S6lsR_gs238zVdf9mulBU9rsrjnmHcAgWcY6/s1600-h/trovata_2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 362px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_E0afgce0hyrvXv7crpCGhd4IGUp87DMmjG0fe2wxRScpsI7-iwTKW4g7jKnDkoaq9YNQesIvQgmTkn3x9QZGyPSXCcLdpAGr6YP-wYY3S6lsR_gs238zVdf9mulBU9rsrjnmHcAgWcY6/s400/trovata_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347441203783902082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0tciHTzBXckiElIHBtKdJr_vnJ55K1nd2FKBAMK8JOrP8txlosQVaRkIIvNIjYndvJ7_rXK9OdVFLHvi8vj3HfTSpj_OnfwE8hIBpaEHFmNuXAZqT-a6JMyHHM2sjaLFnReqeB1Dt4UTV/s1600-h/trovata_1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 361px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0tciHTzBXckiElIHBtKdJr_vnJ55K1nd2FKBAMK8JOrP8txlosQVaRkIIvNIjYndvJ7_rXK9OdVFLHvi8vj3HfTSpj_OnfwE8hIBpaEHFmNuXAZqT-a6JMyHHM2sjaLFnReqeB1Dt4UTV/s400/trovata_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347441499851357666" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTG0uJ8t4VO4gBuuVzQ_qE8UW6TUnPcnr1IqI2E1FpkmWU3OLle3fvPSmv1He2CJ5Ps27Q1lg2U11vud9L2LUTmxwlLoy2YYfORmZGTo8rdqYrX1fjc2kjbOH0QzGtIhs1GrzQWo5wg8i/s1600-h/tibi_3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTG0uJ8t4VO4gBuuVzQ_qE8UW6TUnPcnr1IqI2E1FpkmWU3OLle3fvPSmv1He2CJ5Ps27Q1lg2U11vud9L2LUTmxwlLoy2YYfORmZGTo8rdqYrX1fjc2kjbOH0QzGtIhs1GrzQWo5wg8i/s400/tibi_3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347441998433296050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSA3Z-Yn-3SBDt8EUQVfL4sNR6U20akLSNMau8nT-yZeebpBM3dcY3kfB92b_-BRY4RQNTunLL4_5iLVvyeB5nYpmwJOJN1I0hrvun4VAMYY6n4ozjK8ppqxTP_GWt8pAznYnAh7-Ab_H/s1600-h/tibi_4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSA3Z-Yn-3SBDt8EUQVfL4sNR6U20akLSNMau8nT-yZeebpBM3dcY3kfB92b_-BRY4RQNTunLL4_5iLVvyeB5nYpmwJOJN1I0hrvun4VAMYY6n4ozjK8ppqxTP_GWt8pAznYnAh7-Ab_H/s400/tibi_4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347443029770913810" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-31233719031484381812009-06-04T00:29:00.001-07:002009-06-14T21:03:59.308-07:00The Frill of Life Will Make you Jump out of Your Suits & on to A New Platform!<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Well, well dears. It has been awhile. And okay, the heading of this article may not make sense to you now, but it will. Despite busy schedules & lack of inspiration; after a refreshing week known as Philippine Fashion Week (PFW), the Divanity team is back and truly inspired. While we will be sharing coverage of our attendance at PFW indepth (sista girl Hannah SFO made use of her new SLR camera no less!), this post will focus not on the high street designs, but on the designs that we can relate to in our everyday lives. Lets just say that we were happily surprised to know that our outfits purchased or taken out of our closets for the affair were completely in tune with what's hot now - frills, jumpsuits, and platform shoes! We didn't even do our research during preparation to boot! It just goes to show that fashion is usually about instinct and knowing what works with your body shape.<br /><br />So lets start with Agee Dee & Hannah SFO...and our keyword for their outfits will be FRILLS, which were seen all over the runway by uber talented designers Mich Dulce & Pia Gladys Perey. The former, our favorite dainty girl, wore a sleeveless, empire-waisted purple dress with a frilly skirt done in a nylon fabric. As you'll see below, she chose to accessorize the outfit with an embellished gold belt to cinch the dress right below the bust along with black, opaque stockings and black, round-toed pumps. The latter, our beautiful petite-framed photographer, wore an LBD (little black dress, I'm sure you all know), safari style with frills all around the hem of the skirt and done in chambray fabric. With slight hesitation, she donned some black pointy toed flats to accessorize due to a sprained ankle (even though beauty is pain, wearing heels w/ a sprain is just too OTT). Nonetheless, if you are that slender and that charming, heels are just icing on the cake. :)</span><div style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQerNMeILsCfYQOKOWHg5f3WKczjySbZhUz9UbJp8t8qzxB7w5EBnDOEcM48Aaa-wJigCH6bP1FSSVxAsZs4c4BXeutsvwoFfd8fHribqg9O3s8ZoAA_725VM6xUVj2sS74gZ8v8M35ks/s1600-h/fw+crop.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343394042435967506" style="width: 130px; height: 400px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQerNMeILsCfYQOKOWHg5f3WKczjySbZhUz9UbJp8t8qzxB7w5EBnDOEcM48Aaa-wJigCH6bP1FSSVxAsZs4c4BXeutsvwoFfd8fHribqg9O3s8ZoAA_725VM6xUVj2sS74gZ8v8M35ks/s400/fw+crop.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Agee Dee </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00gyvCOboxlds265bW41T7BZ0GCjTr4MjTbMrvDaTcle_w_7X_Gxmijo8USUipkiR9qjuj6zME0iAgkARhDAqjgGIIk23JwdJuRTbizwiLG6a7oxr6b_H8D321OUrrHktf7yxRr63hQmL/s1600-h/fw+crop3.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343394883545327122" style="width: 100px; height: 400px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00gyvCOboxlds265bW41T7BZ0GCjTr4MjTbMrvDaTcle_w_7X_Gxmijo8USUipkiR9qjuj6zME0iAgkARhDAqjgGIIk23JwdJuRTbizwiLG6a7oxr6b_H8D321OUrrHktf7yxRr63hQmL/s400/fw+crop3.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Hannah SFO</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Now on to Mia G aka our brave Divanity lady that allowed her feet to suffer in the name of beauty. Paired with her LBD, the self-confessed flats loyalist wore the very visible shoe style all over the catwalk - the peep-toed pumps with platform heels done in different woods like cork, rosewood, etc (hers were done in rosewood). Hats off to you Mama! They are gorgeous shoes, NOT hooker heels as you swore out of spite. Lol.</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeofIQMLV_iZ_6Vc4qkg7DUydm6oY6CmFBQvi5ZR-PzhHpaoON0ftWSchEcmgFu2zgwKjQrwWaRptcsANiqKdycsfdPoSjaWgB_xpoFuzrIjxcT0Bu65NxHdY9DZ7gUBlyqnqOfrBwGJo/s1600-h/fw+crop4.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343395331544044642" style="width: 138px; height: 400px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeofIQMLV_iZ_6Vc4qkg7DUydm6oY6CmFBQvi5ZR-PzhHpaoON0ftWSchEcmgFu2zgwKjQrwWaRptcsANiqKdycsfdPoSjaWgB_xpoFuzrIjxcT0Bu65NxHdY9DZ7gUBlyqnqOfrBwGJo/s400/fw+crop4.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Mia G</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Aaaand, you probably already guessed the missing link. Yes, I rocked the jumpsuit. Mine was strapless, cotton, with a bow as the top accent and in a plum color with brown/gray undertones. Both to accessorize and to create a slimming effect, I chose to wear a cashmere cardigan over my shoulders (not tied at the sleeves or buttoned in any way), a wide black belt to cinch my waist, and my classic black open-toed platforms with thick leather straps (not seen here, sorry!). Jumpsuits seen on the runway were done really well by designers like Eric Delos Santos & John Paras in tunic fabrics.</span></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeofIQMLV_iZ_6Vc4qkg7DUydm6oY6CmFBQvi5ZR-PzhHpaoON0ftWSchEcmgFu2zgwKjQrwWaRptcsANiqKdycsfdPoSjaWgB_xpoFuzrIjxcT0Bu65NxHdY9DZ7gUBlyqnqOfrBwGJo/s1600-h/fw+crop4.jpg"><br /><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkC_YNYLODQyJEx7-83SY3194SVkgKNzXCKRRSzUsaAVL_4wReDzsAx7ueQDxyLqXG8d_vUqmsKspQ_CX5S99xMDfaVoyC-d0MLgbctnHkW9SwWKrdnufmvxFtkdHPtfuliSBbaS1d0sAF/s1600-h/fw+crop2.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343396091822864738" style="width: 146px; height: 359px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkC_YNYLODQyJEx7-83SY3194SVkgKNzXCKRRSzUsaAVL_4wReDzsAx7ueQDxyLqXG8d_vUqmsKspQ_CX5S99xMDfaVoyC-d0MLgbctnHkW9SwWKrdnufmvxFtkdHPtfuliSBbaS1d0sAF/s400/fw+crop2.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Monique</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Finally, I'm sure you know what's coming up next...where to shop!? Well, if you've got a higher budget, then you should definitely shop at the boutiques that sell the clothing of the designers mentioned, given that all designs showcased were RTW (ready-to-wear). However, if you are on a tight budget, then you are in luck sisters! The malls have already started their mid-season sales (some stores are yet to begin so just sit tight), but Hannah SFO and I found many hot items for 50% off at super chic store Tomato located on the 2/F above the iceskating rink at Mall of Asia (check with Click the City for branches closest to you). Here are their versions of frills and jumpsuits:</span></span></div><div style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5HO1IxaWlCdUk20NPjdSf9980SHr1tAtleCSllvWEQEHdVF7zWVFh4On5avD9P1I1_NgWl45eASaWPklWyBZy12kmJgpCdfo6fp5xwdkuWRZO4z5yaNEqbROb8S6A_jG3xM2pCLTiqAM/s1600-h/Image174.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343399585864188210" style="width: 195px; height: 283px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5HO1IxaWlCdUk20NPjdSf9980SHr1tAtleCSllvWEQEHdVF7zWVFh4On5avD9P1I1_NgWl45eASaWPklWyBZy12kmJgpCdfo6fp5xwdkuWRZO4z5yaNEqbROb8S6A_jG3xM2pCLTiqAM/s400/Image174.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1A7Hj9U41cydcyKjFuUN5fk3ybrr2o2Qf_vgkTRz-oYI3bleT7CVTxQEvcQeTWJsBtt9j5gfGILderWTn9AMm-o3qBVuvDnLh9IuxbyFSZsSq-djlnxf17PdHOyDR3xkot-ubibUlSvjB/s1600-h/Image173.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343398660807139778" style="width: 206px; height: 281px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1A7Hj9U41cydcyKjFuUN5fk3ybrr2o2Qf_vgkTRz-oYI3bleT7CVTxQEvcQeTWJsBtt9j5gfGILderWTn9AMm-o3qBVuvDnLh9IuxbyFSZsSq-djlnxf17PdHOyDR3xkot-ubibUlSvjB/s400/Image173.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" > </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIHRvmZ6VOcxVEeSHuloqwzkMFCtjy7HWgmjJ76GPytyx3mXtkaDJjwX9KbWKzzCpdHOk_Y3pImXH3iEJ86R7_e4HFTU62wwA2sd87gwPZcbvZqwOdWZLcAwPKyDhGRm8PY8uT6XkB5hyphenhyphen1/s1600-h/Image176.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343400421228233682" style="width: 204px; height: 283px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIHRvmZ6VOcxVEeSHuloqwzkMFCtjy7HWgmjJ76GPytyx3mXtkaDJjwX9KbWKzzCpdHOk_Y3pImXH3iEJ86R7_e4HFTU62wwA2sd87gwPZcbvZqwOdWZLcAwPKyDhGRm8PY8uT6XkB5hyphenhyphen1/s400/Image176.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">(L-R) Frills (there are gorgeous chiffon blouses too!) & jumpsuits</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Now remember, when wearing frills and ruffles, especially if you are busty, make sure you keep your hair sleek and straight or even slicked back into a ponytail to avoid the Mufasa look or the help-I'm-being-engulfed-by-my-top look. Also, for chiffon material, make sure you wear an undershirt with spaghetti straps that is exactly the same color as the top and at least touches the waist of your pants. As for jumpsuits, these really do work with any body type for as long as you find one in the material and cut that suits you best. For the more voluptuous body types like yours truly, it is best if you buy yours in a non-clingy cotton fabric like my example that have very little accents around the butt area and have room to be cinched with your wide belts and for the slim ladies, you can opt to try the tunic-type fabrics that come with their own belts and have pocket accents on the front and back. As for shoes, c'mon now. Have we not taught you enough? Go through the archives here if you know what's good for you. Hehe.<br />So that's what we have to share with you for now ladies. Stay tuned for the PFW collection pictures as well as more shopping finds amidst the sales.<br />XX,<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande;">Monique</span></span><br /><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ99GLg-85uqiodnBZk0bvv0BlUmqBMs3QUbKi-6gMrdqX4xkrxoVMuOFo1Tl23KysaPSppBKWN-aoMBMAl2lVrnUb6o0CPs3RHET5oEybZLhf-Raikrovpz8x0NU_vXyOdZzQfWg0gG3R/s1600-h/fw+crop5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343397893378118530" style="width: 358px; height: 400px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ99GLg-85uqiodnBZk0bvv0BlUmqBMs3QUbKi-6gMrdqX4xkrxoVMuOFo1Tl23KysaPSppBKWN-aoMBMAl2lVrnUb6o0CPs3RHET5oEybZLhf-Raikrovpz8x0NU_vXyOdZzQfWg0gG3R/s400/fw+crop5.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-37957562810833643202009-04-24T20:58:00.000-07:002009-04-24T21:38:06.220-07:00Been out of the Loop Just Like the Weather<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">A thousand apologies for the hiatus on this site ladies.</span><br /><br />Busy? Unbelievably. But also very confused about the weather and therefore, confused about which trends to follow and to report about. Divanity has been as out of the loop as the weather has been. Low pressure areas and heavy rains in the summer?! If this isn't global warming, then I don't know what to tell ya.<br /><br />Just when the sunshine and heat was at it's peak, I was going to do a review on the limited edition creamsilk conditioner SUMMER SHINE w/ UV Blocker, down came the rain and washed the sunshine out (feel free to sing that to the tune of "Itsy Bitsy Spider"). While I do suggest you all give it a try while it's out on the market as it is fabulous, I'm not sure if any new users will get to test the best of its abilities at the beaches and other sources of major hair exposure to the sun.<br /><br />On to the discovery of what I could actually share with everyone, which is both useful and delightful. Luckily, I have taken delivery of the pre-fall collections of our favorite designers, which just so happen to be the answers to our Erratic Weather Woes or EWW (total brainfart, but it works!) Take a look at some of my favorites:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjEnTutDnZwKBXWTMGg-GyLpqA-wUiMshxThVq0YZDi2sMRxsbR467ssZhdM5aPgKWNMIAk5LsbiWdQEpeLbz4yR7pI7mEGgLJ8_HVTKQ63ecuNkPqny7c4-Bui5CjheQZFEgdnIupiof/s1600-h/04_24_09_valentino_Email.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjEnTutDnZwKBXWTMGg-GyLpqA-wUiMshxThVq0YZDi2sMRxsbR467ssZhdM5aPgKWNMIAk5LsbiWdQEpeLbz4yR7pI7mEGgLJ8_HVTKQ63ecuNkPqny7c4-Bui5CjheQZFEgdnIupiof/s400/04_24_09_valentino_Email.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328476110516247602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxu8diyVhXrmRY9PHB7UF3Eo2AxBO4p7R7KHWmJGECNSKojGpA2tDXszTMNCVaZtYoUHcGuWb3d4I8CVHyao03bSEyPZXmPMBP7S_GejYsbxBZST2U20wK1aGXpbEA5OHKQBEmnhrpEJY/s1600-h/04_22_09_Tuleh.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 368px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxu8diyVhXrmRY9PHB7UF3Eo2AxBO4p7R7KHWmJGECNSKojGpA2tDXszTMNCVaZtYoUHcGuWb3d4I8CVHyao03bSEyPZXmPMBP7S_GejYsbxBZST2U20wK1aGXpbEA5OHKQBEmnhrpEJY/s400/04_22_09_Tuleh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328476282712187682" border="0" /></a><br />Basically, what we see here is layers. The Valentino is a bit more demure and utilizes gatherings and a one-off shoulder style, while the Tuleh is still reminiscent of spring (or in our case summer) by means of prints. Now, we wouldn't use these styles in the same mechanics as those actually experiencing 4 seasons, but more of practicality for us. Both the former and the latter are perhaps alternatives to looking like a hot mess in rain gear over your clothes (though you may want to weigh out the best footwear - boots vs. sandals). The layers would allow you to make modifications in your outfit should the sun and heat return throughout the day, yet enough cover up to shield showers of rain to and from venues and your car (it's not like any of us do much walking out and about). <br /><br />Where to find your versions of these ensembles? Your best bet would be to visit the European stores whose styles are inspired by top these top European designers - Mango, Terranova, Top Shop, etc. Do your own mixing and matching with your layers. Just remember to always tie down heavy prints with a solid, only wear 1 article of clothing with heavy prints at a time, and that a dominant neutral is always key.<br /><br />So there you have it, my dears. While the weather and workload are hindrances in updates on the Divanity site, rest assured that we'll always be back. Many thanks to those that continue to email comments and perhaps some of you may be interested in further developing those comments into feature pieces to be published here.<br /><br />Warm XX and keep living your life with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Divanity!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Monique</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-41868748768696557592009-02-07T21:56:00.000-08:002009-02-07T22:10:41.695-08:00Confessions of A Shopaholic PROMO<a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9Hw6HOkIMBW56Mxi8b53yYTHfym3QIAM4SqM5ZxSWWLrer534ziaegIm8gTLY4CccNvBKk6xAmmd0Nlvv17JF_c4ZIFLgU2C_9bzak2F-YlaERIitZ_bR8g4ov1m6yrdqtdq4HgbddK2/s1600-h/CTC-4349-image3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9Hw6HOkIMBW56Mxi8b53yYTHfym3QIAM4SqM5ZxSWWLrer534ziaegIm8gTLY4CccNvBKk6xAmmd0Nlvv17JF_c4ZIFLgU2C_9bzak2F-YlaERIitZ_bR8g4ov1m6yrdqtdq4HgbddK2/s400/CTC-4349-image3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300304263902255938" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Yup, the bestselling novel by Sophie Kinsella has made it to the silver screen and is hitting Manila theaters this incoming week! Now, being that the whole book series is a Divanity team favorite, we were a little miffed to find out that heroine Rebecca, is portrayed as a New Yorker in the film as opp</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >osed to a British girl that later discovers New York (specifically Manhattan) as her mecca. I guess what keeps us complacent is knowing that it was directed by P.J. Hogan who directed "My Best Friend's Wedding". Who doesn't love <span style="font-style: italic;">that </span>movie? Plus, Isla Fisher does pull off the aloof Becky character.<br /><br />So let's all watch out for that and I truly hope we have a whole discussion forum on the film after everyone has watched. Enjoy reconnecting with Becky, the sweetheart with the shopping achilles heel. :)<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;" > <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The </span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Div</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">anity Ladi</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">es</span></span><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nNNck2CEUIgCRqYEudMJlmSzSDINBrRKYu1B5AG9EYeWJSDe8EvfpZcVhR5RnQ7-NZcHgTpJ5H795AQcDoRdcH90evA7J_HM5szVxZiNYxaW3mYVaGKTk86ktpPuuJ3EHESYnCIn2xWH/s1600-h/shopaholic+and+me.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nNNck2CEUIgCRqYEudMJlmSzSDINBrRKYu1B5AG9EYeWJSDe8EvfpZcVhR5RnQ7-NZcHgTpJ5H795AQcDoRdcH90evA7J_HM5szVxZiNYxaW3mYVaGKTk86ktpPuuJ3EHESYnCIn2xWH/s400/shopaholic+and+me.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300304390025247570" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Our ultimate favorite collection.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-55613172996956889512009-02-07T20:56:00.000-08:002009-02-07T21:51:06.594-08:00Taking you to new Heights<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRzgLYEwDTz01Oi735w3n6kjojkxc7NH5MeM01TnkL8rvSDKzvt961Sior6sEZs4QmLkx-FA0h3a_7xKOHYV9whlv74KwYvY81dgBzD_3925_GzppDs5J4oP7EeTutuIpwX4cjBr90OPHu/s1600-h/2_6_09_platform_Email_15.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRzgLYEwDTz01Oi735w3n6kjojkxc7NH5MeM01TnkL8rvSDKzvt961Sior6sEZs4QmLkx-FA0h3a_7xKOHYV9whlv74KwYvY81dgBzD_3925_GzppDs5J4oP7EeTutuIpwX4cjBr90OPHu/s400/2_6_09_platform_Email_15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300286205723419122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >Ah, how I love the way fashion addresses my height woes. Like the average Pinay, I too, am the wee height of 5"3. Yet, when graced with uber chic 4 inch heels, quite an illusion is created. I look tall and where doubt may come in when the shoes are checked out, it is the extremity of cuteness that is given attention to rather than the skyhigh soles. In fact, I realized just how much I mask my height when some buddies caught me in flats and had to do a double take on me a la "Hey, I never noticed how much taller I am than you!" Ouch. Thus, I rarely go without. Heels are much needed and as usual, I am on top of the latest footwear news.<br /><br />So here I am, back again, with the "statement shoe of the season" - the platform. Yes, platforms have been in and out and back again, </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >commercially</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" > introduced in the 70s (I'd like to stress the word "commercial" as even men wore them back then. Jesus), but this time around, we see a more sculpted/stylized type. In my Louboutin example, we see that the platform is done in layers of neutrals, the glove is done in mint green suede with a buckle and peep toes. I mean, talk about so fresh and so clean, clean!<br /><br />Now, depending on the type of platform heels you are looking for, I suggest you pay a visit to either oh so dependable Nine West at any SM or Robinson's Mall or the new Steve Madden store at Eastwood City, Libis. Let me classify. If you are looking for more of a Louboutin, upper crust replica, then Nine West is the way for you. They are about quality, stylin' (not necessarily an active shoe, but by all means, you can dance in them all night) and class. You will definitely find the subtle layers, refreshing tones and colors, and delicate material. Whereas, Steve Madden is the answer if you are looking for something a bit trendier and with a more graduated platform (yup, Steve Madden does the big ol' hunk o' heel). Okay, so Steve Madden is responsible for major fashion faux pas in the past like the hideous Spice Girl stilts, but also responsible for really cute Mary Janes way back when. So all is forgiven.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AXTSfBzIMT-NkrMAtkZRyjtaBTHNZA5rzT_rdz2iPuk8Qi1NJA-zEZiwAus8r7dUDMEnxpEV4rWzxVGQWYEbfLGstgtoOeMJ3zN86jKsdHHx5cWN7Lr9Vfdma7NDtoPvfbJs38cQEEgG/s1600-h/Nine-West-Caparinia-Green-Php-4799.99.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AXTSfBzIMT-NkrMAtkZRyjtaBTHNZA5rzT_rdz2iPuk8Qi1NJA-zEZiwAus8r7dUDMEnxpEV4rWzxVGQWYEbfLGstgtoOeMJ3zN86jKsdHHx5cWN7Lr9Vfdma7NDtoPvfbJs38cQEEgG/s400/Nine-West-Caparinia-Green-Php-4799.99.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300298700439014418" border="0" /></a>Sample 1. Nine West Capirinia Green Platform Pumps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0FlI-mlM1iRjuD68biMYRL0VAiYoFKE4I1JHSc-30VYbam-I3ZwUGW1OFpRjAmKjy6QlLBFktYfJRI0b8KBQf84XqYbiypo6M61klHO07BjTuxhR01xB352he3hZ5blRldYYLscv6i1n/s1600-h/Kavi-Platform-Pumps-White-Php-3999.99.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0FlI-mlM1iRjuD68biMYRL0VAiYoFKE4I1JHSc-30VYbam-I3ZwUGW1OFpRjAmKjy6QlLBFktYfJRI0b8KBQf84XqYbiypo6M61klHO07BjTuxhR01xB352he3hZ5blRldYYLscv6i1n/s400/Kavi-Platform-Pumps-White-Php-3999.99.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300298984112721730" border="0" /></a>Sample 2. Steve Madden Kavi Platform Pumps<br /><br /><br /><br />There you have it, ladies. You know how we Divanity ladies do it - always taking you to new heights. Happy shopping and remember to always live your life with Divanity!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Monique</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-8567648626953220192009-01-19T22:16:00.000-08:002009-02-09T22:38:15.853-08:00The Manor Opens It's Doors<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFOvfyQkw-b7YXMOZQDdb0jyIsJklVHS_vtvwQ1RjDR6AU-mPfVimbgHSxeqGGOYwVlKkOYIw0Afn2x4MtAH9tYSBuFdPU4v6GSB1owiV7sO7zKls6asRaKBWhHzQgDkZkU0Gymql1-Ae/s1600-h/manor.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFOvfyQkw-b7YXMOZQDdb0jyIsJklVHS_vtvwQ1RjDR6AU-mPfVimbgHSxeqGGOYwVlKkOYIw0Afn2x4MtAH9tYSBuFdPU4v6GSB1owiV7sO7zKls6asRaKBWhHzQgDkZkU0Gymql1-Ae/s400/manor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301054128163609026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Kenneth So, Ryan Reyes & Wesley Sun w/the participation of yours truly of GOODFELLAS PRODUCTIONS invite you to their first ever event happening tomorrow night, Wednesday January 21.<br /><br />THE MANOR (located at Eastwood City, Libis) will be opening its doors to give you the country's finest DJs and HIPHOP songs. As EMBASSY'S sister company, THE MANOR is sure to give you the legendary club's same rage! So do not miss out on this historical event.<br /><br />Photo by RAYMUND OF GOODTIMES PHOTOGRAPHY</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZbEa0nO1Ba_Q30i7u2RYmHZk-aCiagMy8XCWmE3vWnBAgRp7x2QMHqcHODkAQjcO9va12VF6QUeAYFTo9DS-mgFjSvpVwKEWCeL2dHnBG512ELMgJqVeKdrHb13GpoxdhrTvQv8PPLjG/s1600-h/manor-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZbEa0nO1Ba_Q30i7u2RYmHZk-aCiagMy8XCWmE3vWnBAgRp7x2QMHqcHODkAQjcO9va12VF6QUeAYFTo9DS-mgFjSvpVwKEWCeL2dHnBG512ELMgJqVeKdrHb13GpoxdhrTvQv8PPLjG/s320/manor-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293258736937549906" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Text or call me for guestlist/table reservations 0915-115-4040<br /><br />We need all the fly Divanity ladies givin' love to this club.<br />See you there and keep living your life with divanity!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Agee Dee</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-25700596536075467242009-01-14T22:43:00.000-08:002009-01-19T20:27:52.967-08:00Alliance of Greeks and Romans?!<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Well, maybe not. But two trends happened to drop at the same time and, magnificently, they compliment one another. Grecian-style, asymmetrical tops and dresses and Roman-inspired heels.<br /><br />Hard to fathom?<br /><br />Let me run it by you one at a time.<br />Brain child Zac Posen does Greek:</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Xgyky_fbrJ9kEchhu7KB6c44Xgw1ZxBKfm0JvDMe_vtLKDL4YjNoV2Qpoiuj24Fe5wfnnMIJGhyphenhyphensSwJyNsa3H2GFSsBMeIUriDTwPfE9H3eJUwIaNrGHci4o-HIHvohyzoJMv_cJWqA0/s1600-h/1_13_09_spring_trend_Email_14.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 389px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Xgyky_fbrJ9kEchhu7KB6c44Xgw1ZxBKfm0JvDMe_vtLKDL4YjNoV2Qpoiuj24Fe5wfnnMIJGhyphenhyphensSwJyNsa3H2GFSsBMeIUriDTwPfE9H3eJUwIaNrGHci4o-HIHvohyzoJMv_cJWqA0/s400/1_13_09_spring_trend_Email_14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291408245785650514" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Do we loves? Not the usual take on Greek style. As opposed to cotton or silk fabric in white, we see an iridescent blend of silvers and gold and drapings/gathering in all the right places. Okay, so the model looks so pale that she comes off as the ghost of someone that lived during the Roman empire, but it is safe to say that all skin tones can pull off this color blend. Work it out morena beauties! :)<br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >And on to the usual, significant question: where do we snatch our own? Well, when it comes to these meticulous sort of design techniques and the right fabrics, my personal favorite is Jeannie Goulbourn of Silk Cocoon. Judging by her personal style alone, can we all agree that she is a very classy lady?</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyq1DCwzq6q5LnHiBi6G-GvoadGCYn6ZQyBpw5Y1okP6b5q4U3IIRrQ3mXI6LD7yDtHazdIp0KVrBfMSqEdMl9myFplekT7iQr1FDV-KQq1BBAZCH5YF5W6owb2SDb7p70QeqFJlto7Yyp/s1600-h/pic-08290147490354.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyq1DCwzq6q5LnHiBi6G-GvoadGCYn6ZQyBpw5Y1okP6b5q4U3IIRrQ3mXI6LD7yDtHazdIp0KVrBfMSqEdMl9myFplekT7iQr1FDV-KQq1BBAZCH5YF5W6owb2SDb7p70QeqFJlto7Yyp/s400/pic-08290147490354.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292615271119757954" border="0" /></a> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >(Jeannie Goulbourn, left)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br />Yes, her designs are quite pricey and they are made to order, but Silk Cocoon will definitely do the trick.<br /><br /><br />On to the Roman-inspired heels to be paired with asymmetry. While gladiator flats were all the rage at one point, I think you need both of these pre-requisites in order to pull them off: 1) height (I'm thinking at least 5"5, which is sadly considered tall for us petite Filipinas) and 2) beautiful feet (Like Ludacris stressed "pedicured toes, pedicured toes..."). If you don't possess the statuesque appearance or the pretty, ultra feminine footsies (and don't get me wrong, some feet just have NO hope, despite the works - foot spa, ped</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >icure, etc. I'm just keepin' it real!) because then you will look extra height-challenged with manly feet. But have no fear, there are now some lovely heels a la Rome that do wonders for your overall look </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >plus </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >they don't necessarily have to be done in dull brown leather w/ gold spikes. I have found a really cute sample done in luxurious brown leather and kitsch spikes, though. Aside from those kinds, however, there are some gladiator-type heels that are done in multi-colored leather or suede, plastic w/ elastic, but still with the intertwining sandal straps. Here are some samples to give you an idea (exclude the pink bootie with the black lining, notwithstanding that it is bee-yoo-ti-ful):<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDG-y7RE8q2M8UKBBU7KyWoNSa-L2VHtoexdEJpoRgRI6nlx5aqZiH8WpsxV-pTxBkNwc5-3A2OU5NgjRKvRs46J1Sos9WrqWSYmV4ntJMgAOuNq_WPb3g8BjZmUPFtqo6fVyari-OC4b/s1600-h/1_7_09_blahnik_Email_14.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDG-y7RE8q2M8UKBBU7KyWoNSa-L2VHtoexdEJpoRgRI6nlx5aqZiH8WpsxV-pTxBkNwc5-3A2OU5NgjRKvRs46J1Sos9WrqWSYmV4ntJMgAOuNq_WPb3g8BjZmUPFtqo6fVyari-OC4b/s400/1_7_09_blahnik_Email_14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292625214029243698" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRZeKKhCMs45URd0x5LqUCr8gPlWfkgJEjUV1ysiXtcK2ck77RsvqweYxPd35d6ETHCjqFWgnVxikKHlsV1TVgAT_ygaF4_bNVEHOJ-LWBizbHQ_TnELVbulTQOERR8rVBtknLCOuOvCs/s1600-h/shoes-nyt.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 365px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRZeKKhCMs45URd0x5LqUCr8gPlWfkgJEjUV1ysiXtcK2ck77RsvqweYxPd35d6ETHCjqFWgnVxikKHlsV1TVgAT_ygaF4_bNVEHOJ-LWBizbHQ_TnELVbulTQOERR8rVBtknLCOuOvCs/s400/shoes-nyt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292625612234585346" border="0" /></a></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUi86o51ZYTQ4dky7lZ5zrr-gYS1ycx3gWTQZM1mZbOqCBlG6l53zpzhN_-UF7Z5_5Zo7TsJKkIWk5uZESqPpPClxpyyCCCK9C5fQFzwCpYrdHbLj7QNOj366DEeY4UdoIOMpQXSo3zyMg/s1600-h/1_17_09_5f_shoes_Email_14.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUi86o51ZYTQ4dky7lZ5zrr-gYS1ycx3gWTQZM1mZbOqCBlG6l53zpzhN_-UF7Z5_5Zo7TsJKkIWk5uZESqPpPClxpyyCCCK9C5fQFzwCpYrdHbLj7QNOj366DEeY4UdoIOMpQXSo3zyMg/s400/1_17_09_5f_shoes_Email_14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293227805355844962" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br />Again, where do we get ourselves a lil' somethin' somethin'? There just so happens to be an ongoing sale at all CMG (Celine), Power Plant Mall branch! The shoesies are so satisfyingly lovely and even when they're not on sale, prices are not too bad anyway. You might something like this during your visit:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4srm7p1DQ-5YmWxzUCTgU7MKBGdoaDr5-mBQPoo6nMLsi_5TvkoEz-28NeMQ1EbqRe8DudYHC5A53qZKAtgA3zxPId6KuvysCfYK810HUHHoCslANdgZmeP1RGqfJDNOEEL9Tdkgb_IG/s1600-h/gladiators.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4srm7p1DQ-5YmWxzUCTgU7MKBGdoaDr5-mBQPoo6nMLsi_5TvkoEz-28NeMQ1EbqRe8DudYHC5A53qZKAtgA3zxPId6KuvysCfYK810HUHHoCslANdgZmeP1RGqfJDNOEEL9Tdkgb_IG/s400/gladiators.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292627776429116818" border="0" /></a>Muy caliente no?<br /><br /><br />So, while history tells us that Romans settled in Southern Italy first in the 1st and 2nd centuries BC, were influenced by the Greeks in the 8th, who later made the Greeks suffer slavery at their hands...and so on (you get the point, long standing rivalry)...have I not proven a point that in 2009, they really do make each other look good? Thank you very much.<br /><br />That would be it for now. Do keep reading and shopping dears!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:verdana;" >(" ,)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >Monique</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-68977609695106041792009-01-08T04:45:00.000-08:002009-01-08T05:19:50.163-08:00Hop onboard the 2009 ship, and SALE away!<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Greetings girls!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> It was on the news recently that the most profitable businesses in 2009 would be those online. It is the dawn of e-commerce, because of the fact that you can set up s</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">hop with absolutely no overhead expenses. With so many things that can easily be bought online, even without credit cards, less people are crowding the malls. I guess this is the reason why shops not only have end of season/last quarter sales, but first quarter sales too. I take it these sales consist of products/merchandise that weren't sold by the end of the year.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Yes, it is great fun to buy goods online. The tag line "just </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">a click away" is as enticing to a shopaholic as triple fudge cake is to someone with a sweet tooth. However, what on earth will we do if our favorite mall stores close? There is just a different sensation one gets when holding a new top on a hanger or taken from a freshly folded stack or trying on shoes to see if they fit to the tee or smelling genuine leather of a handbag. I think you get what I am trying to say. We have to shop at the malls too and boost the quarterly sales of our beloved shops! The world is changing and there is an economic crisis, but no more shopping at malls? We cannot let that happen! We must all do our part in assuring that shopping is not limited to slouching in a chair w/ mouse in hand. Ick! It'll be like the DIVANITY "Keep-A-Store Alive Campaign" (yup, I acknowledge the brain fart, but it </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;">does</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> make sense).<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hw6_IKo7-IH1k5miNft6rUn1L82_4OUT4EGeO37EiSMl3Z1dKoDPvPQGXDoAsabyi-Qe1DVz6jzjp1liXSEfvhRd0SsWUtkiADgxNIVkzcTsGO4TFkXAgxPZ9kQKn0FaP7l6gcf0f9H-/s1600-h/trinoma.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 442px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hw6_IKo7-IH1k5miNft6rUn1L82_4OUT4EGeO37EiSMl3Z1dKoDPvPQGXDoAsabyi-Qe1DVz6jzjp1liXSEfvhRd0SsWUtkiADgxNIVkzcTsGO4TFkXAgxPZ9kQKn0FaP7l6gcf0f9H-/s400/trinoma.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288903878615455010" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Now is the best time to begin the shopping extravaganza with sales like that of the one at Trinoma - the</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Welcome 2009 Sale</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> ongoing until Sunday, January 18, 2008. Take advantage of this sale and many more this year. Sales at this time of year are the equivalent of sailors firing S.O.S. flares in the sky. So, hop onboard the 2009 ship and </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;">SALE </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">away!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande;">Monique</span></span><br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVb_zWAdEJmXLl7pZanMPF2o4tDoyW2Y55nqH857sl06IzeEynkS9vzdW5DY7-TmnvVsPspGZL54sWFq9ImeWbmuBie0O87ogjMvwJ5wv7AG7LnqA9pnsRhzA3F-ncfKDAjgrThH7nKjzc/s1600-h/index_r4_c1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVb_zWAdEJmXLl7pZanMPF2o4tDoyW2Y55nqH857sl06IzeEynkS9vzdW5DY7-TmnvVsPspGZL54sWFq9ImeWbmuBie0O87ogjMvwJ5wv7AG7LnqA9pnsRhzA3F-ncfKDAjgrThH7nKjzc/s400/index_r4_c1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288904197383495858" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-16659461420188933292009-01-05T05:04:00.000-08:002009-01-05T05:19:13.273-08:00Line up for a Major Trend!<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >
<br /></span><!-- Begin ShoutMix - http://www.shoutmix.com --><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMonique%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);font-size:100%;" >Happy New Year to all!</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I hope everyone had a well-rested yet fun-filled holiday season. I believe I speak for the whole Divanity team when I say that we finally got some much-needed R&R. But, like bears, after hibernating for a season, its time to return to an active lifestyle and hunting mode. Since it is officially the last weekend before returning to work or school for some, I wanted to start you all off with some hunting bait aka TREND and SALE ALERT! The hottest look post-holidays is maze-like line patterns! </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhM7RSSj7L4ds2yq9zkxYy1ch2HjPrRYt9hNsYyKPHAK4BEhhVefs5Ou1ZwSnc2C4ZiFtE9ewqPFxAU_4ssCHC02in9PwxsfSbL-FA-2o2I3bTSOOYY7ERSwiGKBHF7qaZGU2uC7U637I/s1600-h/divanity+new+year.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhM7RSSj7L4ds2yq9zkxYy1ch2HjPrRYt9hNsYyKPHAK4BEhhVefs5Ou1ZwSnc2C4ZiFtE9ewqPFxAU_4ssCHC02in9PwxsfSbL-FA-2o2I3bTSOOYY7ERSwiGKBHF7qaZGU2uC7U637I/s400/divanity+new+year.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287795654531305890" border="0" /></a>
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<br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Now of course this trend will urge those of us that have New Years resolutions for weight loss to get a move on as such patterns accentuate every angle and contour of the body. For those of you (myself definitely not included) that are fit and comfortable in their skin, then what are you waiting for? Line up!</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Where, you ask? It just so happens that one of my favorite stores, Zara (the whole PowerPlant Mall actually) is having a "End of Season Sale". The sale started today, January 4, and is ongoing - get this - UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST. Some girlfriends were relieved to hear this for some God foresaken reason and planned on going next weekend, but ladies, wake up! Shake off that hibernation mind state and let me run that by you again...UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST!! When it comes to fashion and sales, supplies dont last long! For all we know, the sale could end tomorrow. So get out of your sweats, grab your pocketbooks, and get your booties to one of the following branches: Power Plant, Glorietta, TriNoma Mall, </span><st1:place style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Shangri-la</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Pla</st1:placetype></st1:place><st1:place style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">za</st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, or SM Mall of Asia.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">
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Though I haven't exactly had time to go to the shops yet, I've found idle time at work to do some canvassing online to at least narrow down my gift ideas.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">It also really helps that if you've been a shop-a-holic at one point in your life (I know you guys are thinking "yeah right, you're </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">STILL</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> a shop-a-holic" but seriously, haven't had the time! *Sob*) then you end up on all these great mailing lists that inform you about sales, promos, and the </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">like. Before I get to that, though, let me tell you about this really informative link that was</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> sent to me </span><a href="http://www.allgiftsonlineinfo.com/">http://www.allgiftsonlineinfo.com/</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">, which breaks down potential gifts into categories either by brand, industry or even personalized options. While the site itself could use a little upgrade on</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> the web design (I'm just keepin' it real), it turned out to be a Godsend. It really pays attention to detail when it comes to providing rea</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">ders/visitors with virtually endless gift suggestions. They even give you information on how to get different types of gift certificates for those that have to deal w/ uber-picky gift receivers (I can almost feel some of you nodding your heads and saying "UH HUH") and would like to give them the freedom to choose their own gifts. So there you have it, visit that site and get your gifts in a few click, clicks!</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br />Now for the sales and promos. This first will seem a bit un-Divanity-like for m</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">e, but keep in mind that I do have a mommy alter-ego, so I would like to inform you guys about the the 1-week Holiday Rush Special Offers at Toys R Us only at Robinson's Galleria, December 19-25. I received the heads-up from our buddy down at Toys R Us, Ms. Lea Crisostomo. And hey, it's inevitable that we will all have to buy gifts for kids, even for those of us that aren't mommies. You can avail of this great bargain for your little sisters and brothers or your boyfriends (the big kids). Check out the poster below for more details:</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheESkIkiwWEQK0JkwVe0MxX51sTminz6CFhv6QitN75lqP5lj54kCDC0BFoMJEYpuZDYbMcAJtMXQQxitQwP54qS8W0Aoxfq1OXt2xV_UN7odEBTKFj5iq7XP-GkG4g2sPofStDVc0le6a/s1600-h/tru.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheESkIkiwWEQK0JkwVe0MxX51sTminz6CFhv6QitN75lqP5lj54kCDC0BFoMJEYpuZDYbMcAJtMXQQxitQwP54qS8W0Aoxfq1OXt2xV_UN7odEBTKFj5iq7XP-GkG4g2sPofStDVc0le6a/s400/tru.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280986354631806018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >As for the non-children gifts, I was informed by our dear friend Lai Del Ro about a holiday sale of up to 30% on the hottest clothing items and 20% on Las Rojas shoes at </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://dashwearables.com/">http://dashwearables.com</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Shop for all your sisters, lady friends and colleagues for affordable dresses and shoes that they can rip open and change into on Christmas eve (there are some adorable dresses that look so Christmassy!)</span><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJPVoubN1Z1xNBvs8y5VIbj08fOAmG2W1MzZEupFpPFv5R7hLaXCQbcg7VySfVvcTEenzouMtMS1AWIPNgR-KtJWfhuyvcGq0sWrSukWcjhSR1ptyCoPPAzHWk_cmtVJIK0M9uAFrwEZD/s1600-h/sale.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJPVoubN1Z1xNBvs8y5VIbj08fOAmG2W1MzZEupFpPFv5R7hLaXCQbcg7VySfVvcTEenzouMtMS1AWIPNgR-KtJWfhuyvcGq0sWrSukWcjhSR1ptyCoPPAzHWk_cmtVJIK0M9uAFrwEZD/s400/sale.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280991449408428898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://dashwearables.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >I suggest you book appointments to visit the store so that you can have gifts-on-hand, but take note that this sale is only for members so be sure to sign up first on the site. I know you love me now, Lai. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >I have also received word from our girlfriend, Anne Nayve, who is in charge of promos/events of Ayala Malls about this special offer on interior decoration items at Trinoma. You can bless your friends and fam's homes with new, ultra chic furniture! Always hated all the ancient, wooden pieces in your parent's house that probably carry spirits from the 1800s? Bring new life to their humble abodes.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Plus, from December 19-23, all Ayala Malls are open until midnight. If that's not enough time to shop then sweetie, you are shopping for too many people! Hehe.</span><br /></span><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:85%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJdBCHUdBmn_ngoBIkrNdBfPJvRnCIrBzsBATsLmnewMMOJEG35DHn62m0Wmm1B4wwhGHWJ7TCBdh9pEvhl5Rwz0jAI7L0Ry29iKaLEwUDCSG6n2W25QNM3PfcSkbNMz8Ee1E398ahvok/s1600-h/ayala.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJdBCHUdBmn_ngoBIkrNdBfPJvRnCIrBzsBATsLmnewMMOJEG35DHn62m0Wmm1B4wwhGHWJ7TCBdh9pEvhl5Rwz0jAI7L0Ry29iKaLEwUDCSG6n2W25QNM3PfcSkbNMz8Ee1E398ahvok/s400/ayala.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281005622164188338" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Imprint MT Shadow;font-size:85%;color:fuchsia;" ><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;color:fuchsia;" ><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Okay, so we have covered: online gift shopping, purchasing of gifts for kids, big kids (boyz II men. teehee), ladies, and even the parentals. I'll be sure to update you further should I receive more holiday promo info, but I do hope this post serves as a big help to you considering most sales that malls provide are pre-Christmas sales that wrap up in the first week of December.<br />Good luck to you ladies, happy shopping, and advanced Merry Christmas to all! It's Christmas Crunch Time!</span></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">With love & divanity,</span></p><p style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >Monique</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">You can contact Lea Crisostomo at the Toys R Us promos department at 395-5135/395-5155 or through email lea.crisostomo@tru.com.ph</span></p><p style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">You can contact Lai Del Rosario of Dashwearables at dashwearables@gmail.com<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >You can contact Anne Nayve of Ayala Malls Marketing at 0917-578-7695</span></p> <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1229573826_3"></span><!-- End ShoutMix --><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-26121176296542382162008-12-08T22:57:00.000-08:002008-12-08T23:27:58.346-08:00Luxury in apparel is spelled...F-A-B-R-I-C<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF1-9lTspukI9ji2qfn0vn0erSZs_wn3OEuElvY1uJDhyYlLp_rmY8QScintnDt5HZEwKWJZaCV7Zv6bs79TLYoo0jflIL4k4TyqLJrYQOp5-PJ5eTzOHYtjaqgVoUIaHafAf7fpSre9a/s1600-h/filthy+grommet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF1-9lTspukI9ji2qfn0vn0erSZs_wn3OEuElvY1uJDhyYlLp_rmY8QScintnDt5HZEwKWJZaCV7Zv6bs79TLYoo0jflIL4k4TyqLJrYQOp5-PJ5eTzOHYtjaqgVoUIaHafAf7fpSre9a/s400/filthy+grommet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277681183061475714" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;">Halloooooo ladies!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> I know it's been a minute. The Divanity team has been handling biz matters, yet always keeping all of you in mind. I believe that I speak on behalf of the whole team when I say that you guys are the light at the end of the work tunnel. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> So we're back with some pretty exciting news - a fashion show presented by Filthy Grommet titled FABRIC. Why Fabric? Well, my own interpretation would be that fabric is the staple behind luxury apparel. Yes, the actual style and execution all play a part. Those are all elements that come from and are dependent on the designer, but fabric makes all the difference as it can turn street apparel into</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> luxury</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> street apparel. Think of the comparison of 2 fabrics as the stark contrast between creme fresh and plain old, sour cream.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> FABRIC will feature designer collections by BC Manila, Rags 2 Riches, Guttersnipe, Michelis & of course Filthy Grommet plus the latest tunes provided by Jermaine Brown, free-flowing Baileys, and hair & makeup stylings from Basement Salon & MAC. You will not want to miss this so chop-chop on your arrangements as this will be happening on Thursday, December 11 aka 2 DAYS FROM NOW at Embassy, Fort Strip 9pm onward. For further details, refer to the poster attached herewith.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;">Enjoy and Advanced Merry Christmas to all!<br /><br />Divanity back in effect.</span></span><!-- Begin ShoutMix - http://www.shoutmix.com --><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: lucida grande;">Monique</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Note: Filthy Grommet is located at 148 ATC Building, Penthouse, White Plains.</span></span><br /><br /><!-- End ShoutMix --><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-40524241563863662332008-11-12T09:14:00.001-08:002008-11-12T09:46:36.605-08:00Storytelling Fashion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzAxnsRfujOogZigkjaYoFxEGIbE8Ttkt-htv9u_tanO2rlRJV2xBJlQMiM9bCuDDYt453_qn5EAs-mY8PP8wSPgE-VX0omb1YpsO4Eu6HDyksAEtxwVmd3A4gkhUvuJy5RIL8n3t2jRu/s1600-h/herstory-invite-copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzAxnsRfujOogZigkjaYoFxEGIbE8Ttkt-htv9u_tanO2rlRJV2xBJlQMiM9bCuDDYt453_qn5EAs-mY8PP8wSPgE-VX0omb1YpsO4Eu6HDyksAEtxwVmd3A4gkhUvuJy5RIL8n3t2jRu/s400/herstory-invite-copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267820710981793778" border="0" /></a><br /><!-- Begin ShoutMix - http://www.shoutmix.com --><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Hello ladies!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" > Firstly, I know it's been awhile since you've heard from the Divanity team, but no worries. Despite being up to our necks in work at the moment, we will be back with a bang. We promise to get you "that good good", if you know what I mean? </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" > Secondly and in the meantime, I'd just like to share an upcoming fashion show being held by Lai Del Ro and her Dashwearables team. The affair will be a multi-attraction with the launching of her latest T-Shirt dress line, a limited sale, and open bar on Baileys all night long for la femmes. The poster above shares all the important details, but if you have further inquiries, call up Lai at </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span><span title="Call this phone number in Philippines with Skype: +639163763835"><span>0916-3763835</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" > or mail </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://dashwearables.com/">info@dashwearables.com</a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" > Lastly, and it somewhat embarasses me to say this, but...your beloved Divanity writer will be modeling some pieces from the new Dashwearables collection at the show. While I did do some spreads back in the day when I was still touring and promoting an album, I have never been anything but a spectator in a fashion show. I mean, geez, I'm 5"3. Not exactly the type of height that translates on a runway. Plus, I'm not exactly as physically...umm...gifted (?) as I once was. Nevertheless, despite <span style="font-weight: bold;">not</span> feeling like "model material" at all anymore, the crazy person in my head said "f*@k it, do one for the team!" Teehee.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" > So I hope to see all of you this Friday at Alchemy though I will be making a fool of myself. I do wonder if any of you kind souls can get REALITY to knock on the door to my brain and possibly talk me out of this whole "model" mess (notice I will never take away the quotation marks for as long as it is in reference to me). </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Yeah. So enough about me. Most importantly, you must be there because you will L-O-V-E the clothes! </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Herstory is an indepth look into Lai's visions and emotions depicted through fashion - it's definitely one for the books.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" > Good night girlfriends!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Monique</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">"Every once in awhile, HERSTORY is made" - Lai</span></span><br /><br /><!-- End ShoutMix --><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-29014745499186750752008-10-22T06:07:00.000-07:002008-10-22T19:39:23.516-07:00Hey [Grand]MA! W'sup?<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We tend to stereotype floral dresses as old lady apparel. It is for this very reason that it initially boggles the mind when one is told that such dresses are back in style. Albeit that our beloved old ladies or grandmothers may be the most nurturing women in our lives, why would anyone want to dress like them? This is where the crab minded must open up their minds on a macro level. Not only are these new age floral prints <span style="font-weight: bold;">not</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">manang</span> looking nor the start of a strange, trying-hard-to-be avant garde </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">look (Otherwise I wouldn't even bother writing about it. C'mon now, I wouldn't do that to you girls!), but they are ultra classy and feminine in cut. Best part is that they work for day or for night depending on your choice of footwear.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Check out this chic Missoni dress that I received in my email:</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZRmaLkCF50asUA9dHK5DQZOK8H_NttOgnX3yGVpyyhk77jbEhijBmLK_n7jVf3Mp6oamsxRUPCvxEVgc7ofCWUJnRHym4a9hFvSCEV-_b60p_hVTXtXrOpkxiIIJt36CKlHm1nPckWDg/s1600-h/10_17_08_5f_missoni_Email.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 368px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZRmaLkCF50asUA9dHK5DQZOK8H_NttOgnX3yGVpyyhk77jbEhijBmLK_n7jVf3Mp6oamsxRUPCvxEVgc7ofCWUJnRHym4a9hFvSCEV-_b60p_hVTXtXrOpkxiIIJt36CKlHm1nPckWDg/s400/10_17_08_5f_missoni_Email.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259965437787835106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">That's right, I've got you saying </span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >that's</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> w'sup! And now, you know the drill. What comes next is the answer to the question: where do I shop Divanity team? I found great, quality dresses that are to-die-for! Let me break down the answers like this:</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >5...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Store Name:</span> Top Shop, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Branches:</span> Shangri-la Plaza, Power Plant, Glorietta4, Robinson's Galleria, and SM Mall of Asia</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There has never been any clothing item or accessory that I disliked at Top Shop. Kudos Kate Moss. My only problem in the past was that they sold styles that were not too conducive for our tropical weather i.e. coats, sweaters, scarves, etc. Enter the floral print dresses! They range from P2,000+ and up. Not that bad for bee-yoo-tiful dresses like so:</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCce3EMd0sCO2kCfagkDCopBC42jAv_ZmcB8Zgo4qRQnCLq7r5GBtaSY3fwWeKhZxZK0KVboAhPwJhXxu_SSvENWIahdqODpkNv72EcO5vJveGgIh9P6d7N5l6W38ltZ-wbn8e9kurqm8q/s1600-h/mar12_dress_with_earrings.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCce3EMd0sCO2kCfagkDCopBC42jAv_ZmcB8Zgo4qRQnCLq7r5GBtaSY3fwWeKhZxZK0KVboAhPwJhXxu_SSvENWIahdqODpkNv72EcO5vJveGgIh9P6d7N5l6W38ltZ-wbn8e9kurqm8q/s400/mar12_dress_with_earrings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259975008054901506" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >4...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Store Name:</span> SOAK, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Branches:</span></span><strong style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ISHQ (G/F Astoria Plaza, Escriva Drive, Ortigas Center) and SOUK (The Ramp, Crossings Department Store, and soon to open in Serendra and Boracay, Station 2). Visit their website at </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.soakswimwear.com/" target="_blank">www.soakswimwear.com</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> or email them at </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="mailto:soakswimwear@gmail.com">soakswimwear@gmail.com</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Yes, this is a swimwear store and the tube dress is actually a cover-up, but again, it's all in the heels. With some fierce heels, you're good to go around the metro with these and the price is right:</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_U5F7tz_pO-NFJXKevaGaYXNYR9tq37Q6kgtaVDiCouAV6JZ0-DHLoj0pXwoWpa6_awkf2ujBhkh_fzH-xIypN8PXj93KBp1jppHjXBWi6FqiJktijw0blu7Q0VuMxwy_e7xrgJknhyphenhyphen3N/s1600-h/soak-coverup1-p1200_.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_U5F7tz_pO-NFJXKevaGaYXNYR9tq37Q6kgtaVDiCouAV6JZ0-DHLoj0pXwoWpa6_awkf2ujBhkh_fzH-xIypN8PXj93KBp1jppHjXBWi6FqiJktijw0blu7Q0VuMxwy_e7xrgJknhyphenhyphen3N/s400/soak-coverup1-p1200_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259975239601175298" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkD0hkyfqrUmpbey17YW1a59fjghXWSbZ5QBy8NjpUlkSZI_IGsihQpA03H1jjtqS_VbSiH8sUv6qOdub7S9jTzt83k4XRNGMx-5rN35j6VOGeW5kaS-AU2WFjc_iox_r4aNF_QfbU4V83/s1600-h/soak.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkD0hkyfqrUmpbey17YW1a59fjghXWSbZ5QBy8NjpUlkSZI_IGsihQpA03H1jjtqS_VbSiH8sUv6qOdub7S9jTzt83k4XRNGMx-5rN35j6VOGeW5kaS-AU2WFjc_iox_r4aNF_QfbU4V83/s400/soak.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259978268414316930" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >3...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Store Name:</span> Assorti, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Location:</span> G/F Dona Consolacion Bldg, 122 Jupiter St. Belair, Makati. You can contact them at (02) 816-0648.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">What do we know about wrap dresses and kimonos? These are what us ladies can wear on those "I-feel-so-fat" days. This doesn't just apply to solid colors, the same is true for floral/printed types. They wrap or are cinched (depending on if they wrap with a side-string or attached belt) right under the bust and create the illusion that you have a small waist. Assorti dresses are also priced quite nicely. Here is are 2 darling examples (please ignore that strange shoe though, I don't know what <span style="font-style: italic;">that</span> is about):</span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3HURirPWwZ_SQASn7oI5Z3qu36hg3qeamoHFAJsI_FbAbTMgxSAR6lDi5ojKRUIBm3t6Tha5Lc1j-KuqGOAxcUy0_Xt3zMJ7HqqshjzXy-vwMiU439sAJVoFjYEKkZGi-6nllLrSj24x/s1600-h/assorti.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3HURirPWwZ_SQASn7oI5Z3qu36hg3qeamoHFAJsI_FbAbTMgxSAR6lDi5ojKRUIBm3t6Tha5Lc1j-KuqGOAxcUy0_Xt3zMJ7HqqshjzXy-vwMiU439sAJVoFjYEKkZGi-6nllLrSj24x/s400/assorti.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259975020022076050" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilOnmQ0UT9gGf1rz4_s83XHLTmbljaxeUPo8zDUwi0dNeCCtEmfzVv6IppK5X1SPzhL8tusIBBUQZT67DNLw2EBKJNtbsXM6zNGENv42IAqvdztxugMxcVvjcbm0-TtC5N4nq50uzAizg8/s1600-h/trend-watch-20.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilOnmQ0UT9gGf1rz4_s83XHLTmbljaxeUPo8zDUwi0dNeCCtEmfzVv6IppK5X1SPzhL8tusIBBUQZT67DNLw2EBKJNtbsXM6zNGENv42IAqvdztxugMxcVvjcbm0-TtC5N4nq50uzAizg8/s400/trend-watch-20.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259988120928047106" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >2...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Store Name:</span> FREEWAY, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Branches:</span> SM, Robinson's and Ayala Centers</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A lot of girls overlook Freeway, possibly because the celebrities that tend to endorse the store are icky (that is the extent of what I will say with respect to that. Lalala). However, their dresses really do have a lot of potential. Dress prices range from P1700 and up so it really is a place we should all consider. Here are some cute floral prints that I favor:</span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxC1Wp5HnHme5Nv_ricRRbThRSi31yhOaZ9JSSYRcUdzmN-Qlr_IhZsHyVVwtx64ELzyCQVhk5SRsfUlj32nYzhf8bUKYkfa8EvVEWG3juIz764tQYM6jtbVRjR2AtG6QIdvThu45Snco/s1600-h/freeway.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxC1Wp5HnHme5Nv_ricRRbThRSi31yhOaZ9JSSYRcUdzmN-Qlr_IhZsHyVVwtx64ELzyCQVhk5SRsfUlj32nYzhf8bUKYkfa8EvVEWG3juIz764tQYM6jtbVRjR2AtG6QIdvThu45Snco/s400/freeway.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259975009040314290" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNPKk0Q6e-UNXWb270UEfkQ1_0W0Qt7sGSg_r52uPyyvTlra7bHFFjcsmlFb48VobmJEroe6yNxm7CgcYS-xLm6B2KhogBuc2_prdbvUKC8ZijrTVGlys9pJN-nenvCJpYXYc-u3uk3lN/s1600-h/freeway2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 121px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNPKk0Q6e-UNXWb270UEfkQ1_0W0Qt7sGSg_r52uPyyvTlra7bHFFjcsmlFb48VobmJEroe6yNxm7CgcYS-xLm6B2KhogBuc2_prdbvUKC8ZijrTVGlys9pJN-nenvCJpYXYc-u3uk3lN/s400/freeway2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259984734933390322" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >1...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Store Name:</span> Pazzy Manila, You can shop online at <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">http://pazzymanila.multiply.com</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last, but definitely not the least - Pazzy Manila. This store has really bold floral prints and trendy styles. I was ecstatic to find out about it on my quest for knowledge aka online window shopping. I would wear ALL of the Pazzy dresses, even the more basic types. Here are 3 flowery lovelies:</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" class="fullpost" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" ><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgap1gW2wTeLfa4jXAJ36bYcOcDoxwO-T-ofmUjQS44clVGuTtq0v9mGmtTAFBKH9YKavgck2CxBK_84JDl1_b-MtHWlZq5d3VzMbCvimLCHZDIUd32I9JphviVUSlBP0jwIuvC1ZW2z8wW/s1600-h/Green-Japanese-3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgap1gW2wTeLfa4jXAJ36bYcOcDoxwO-T-ofmUjQS44clVGuTtq0v9mGmtTAFBKH9YKavgck2CxBK_84JDl1_b-MtHWlZq5d3VzMbCvimLCHZDIUd32I9JphviVUSlBP0jwIuvC1ZW2z8wW/s400/Green-Japanese-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259975018688143826" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRV0qiOdJU1tonvDxoMoOnQ7Nj-SOwerzvWaJNIR5o1pt1_uZN4AcjusacqaF_OAV9BL2UO_Qjj44dwIyGbAE5eVFvqJkMksUgglz-Uv-kSPZgwniysVrYPQdTTlLOkWbFkfIIeJ7b8JKt/s1600-h/pazzy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRV0qiOdJU1tonvDxoMoOnQ7Nj-SOwerzvWaJNIR5o1pt1_uZN4AcjusacqaF_OAV9BL2UO_Qjj44dwIyGbAE5eVFvqJkMksUgglz-Uv-kSPZgwniysVrYPQdTTlLOkWbFkfIIeJ7b8JKt/s400/pazzy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259975228068387058" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZU0Vk2GcaTRK5Z2G6iFdGGGub3nJhlMkFUVfWRXuYCD5zC_hWFo6ZTW81uDmXY7erWZyS9ZYVopaK4fh6BSJHtG-rwZr11oQpIVy87Ja8RccaVF7iWiiEAuOTQqk4JLtZ5cvpircaXnQv/s1600-h/Pink-Japanese-5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZU0Vk2GcaTRK5Z2G6iFdGGGub3nJhlMkFUVfWRXuYCD5zC_hWFo6ZTW81uDmXY7erWZyS9ZYVopaK4fh6BSJHtG-rwZr11oQpIVy87Ja8RccaVF7iWiiEAuOTQqk4JLtZ5cvpircaXnQv/s400/Pink-Japanese-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259975230188441330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We likely!<br />And so I wrap up my latest tidbits. Out with the rainy season and embrace the sunlight with bright colors and girly flowers done in tastefully done prints. </span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" >And was I right about not having to feel like a grandma with this trend? That won't stop me from saying, though...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm out [grand]<span style="font-weight: bold;">MA</span>!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >Monique</span></span><br /><!-- End ShoutMix --><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-20889372098881857572008-10-19T08:44:00.000-07:002008-10-19T10:45:14.955-07:00The Things You Will RESORT to...<span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Good After Midnight Ladies!<br /><br />Ooh do I ever have something spectacular to share with you. In my attempts to go through the latest fashion updates in order to fall asleep, this latest trend came over me with a rush. So much for sleeping, I am awake like someone who just drank 15 espresso shots for the past hour with intervals of 10 minutes. Do you clearly understand just how up and about I am? Okay, point made I suppose. So what is it this time that gave me my latest fashion high? Brace yourselves ladies for what you will RESORT to...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg788ibZ4XO_4BtWsHj3OXv7UIYBKoNpJgNjw2kqPAnQFiJG9IQlk5qzJ3a30PCjX-BZ4V4DMEID3lvGJ8-yjIvD8-7eWcsqVKYGlJW94y55BiVh8ekbwKHCAZ85B9-O8A-1OUxwmrXzk4b/s1600-h/10_6_08_resort_oscar_Email.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg788ibZ4XO_4BtWsHj3OXv7UIYBKoNpJgNjw2kqPAnQFiJG9IQlk5qzJ3a30PCjX-BZ4V4DMEID3lvGJ8-yjIvD8-7eWcsqVKYGlJW94y55BiVh8ekbwKHCAZ85B9-O8A-1OUxwmrXzk4b/s320/10_6_08_resort_oscar_Email.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258895274694705202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK1qCtnkP99po6SD3wl5I5clapnsQPqcx-nWO__0vJGQEpMJsgLVlbOX9rpCULMgEaeCwa30Ag_0C-r3_3xEU9VAYOHSXtsw6-D94Oh9-_v8_IatLF6isPO8gqiVOn81Uu0gH4l88YNcMZ/s1600-h/10_15_08_Resort_SH_Dior_04.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK1qCtnkP99po6SD3wl5I5clapnsQPqcx-nWO__0vJGQEpMJsgLVlbOX9rpCULMgEaeCwa30Ag_0C-r3_3xEU9VAYOHSXtsw6-D94Oh9-_v8_IatLF6isPO8gqiVOn81Uu0gH4l88YNcMZ/s320/10_15_08_Resort_SH_Dior_04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258894142507931074" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovRlje7Q0C_dM0KP_QNd65yRdzFPciehPnFBrtesFQ8przkPLg7dP189ouUjeuJq087VFsmP-E6KZPcaeRXgH8ewlpEas06hCZsruBz2hJ1Dtv0Zan2MPkajCUfKzn1zLrJ0paP-e0r1_/s1600-h/10_20_08_Valentino_Email.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovRlje7Q0C_dM0KP_QNd65yRdzFPciehPnFBrtesFQ8przkPLg7dP189ouUjeuJq087VFsmP-E6KZPcaeRXgH8ewlpEas06hCZsruBz2hJ1Dtv0Zan2MPkajCUfKzn1zLrJ0paP-e0r1_/s320/10_20_08_Valentino_Email.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258894737606936578" border="0" /></a><br />It's the RESORT look. De La Renta, Dior, and Valentino are doing it. I shouldn't think that you would need more convincing beyond that. The best part about this look? As opposed to other geographical areas (of which these looks are taken from anyway), we have much better access to elements that create the look such as: pearls, capiz shell, turtoise shell, puka shell, et al. since we are a tropical country. I mean, shouldn't WE have made the resort look hip? Now, what do we remember about the law of supply (nix the demand part, till you finish reading this post and create more demand)? The supply curve is the relationship between market price and amount of goods produced. Therefore, we have a vast supply of said goods so the price is considerably cheap, as it so happens.<br /><br />I have actually always wondered why local designers didn't bank more on pearls. They are a rare treasure for many consumers abroad, yet they are widely available to us. They're available at tiangges in sets that go for Php500.00 for goodness sake! I'm talking real pearls ladies, I did the whole biting-the-pearl-to-see-if-it's-real test. Well, I'm about to change that. One of the icons in my life and future father-in-law has always taught me about his philosophy of RPS (remit, patronize, and sell) to uplift our economy. This will be my own way of doing so. Investing in Philippine pearls and other shelled accessories, promoting them, and selling them. Okay, so I understand that you are supposed to keep brilliant ideas to yourself until after you've executed them and protected them, but when it comes to fashion I believe that it's not what you do, it's</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-size:85%;" > how</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-size:85%;" > you do it. So go ahead and bite my stee. Haha.<br /><br />Of course, ideas go through quite a process before they become products, so in the meantime I have initial answers for you. First, there is Jumbo Incorporated (I know, I know. What a name) with their CapizShells.com site. They have everything from necklaces to bracelets to bags to wall furnishings and more. You will, however, have to run through the site yourself, because the pictures are protected. You can also check out K1 Pearl located at Ayala Town Center. They have some really appealing necklaces, of which I've provided samples of below.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TgrktDmFchW-_dVQPsdLkfRENGbWcQaIPWyaZ0sQR8onyh53Gk7_SikUbgoGQ9M9hjNwo9AccbhZBgos_GGGoWUrvxGtG6cDZUhRezbI_Ae3hsOkoEuFLfgx0kX_jXUVU2bCPE83Ftgl/s1600-h/necklace-15.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TgrktDmFchW-_dVQPsdLkfRENGbWcQaIPWyaZ0sQR8onyh53Gk7_SikUbgoGQ9M9hjNwo9AccbhZBgos_GGGoWUrvxGtG6cDZUhRezbI_Ae3hsOkoEuFLfgx0kX_jXUVU2bCPE83Ftgl/s320/necklace-15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258913725173112146" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58gg1B41LzUTJ5nyNCCeUWWzIdGvk38FZDouDVVSPRB4h70eB_ODq4X1aeuquJ_k6TnPuTjOzymSCePuiZuuE6WdWtaDKAOQe675vcmhNnznRkPt-ezes9GBCU5E2ns82vZmCxNVCM1r8/s1600-h/pearl_necklaces_ACC-0183.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58gg1B41LzUTJ5nyNCCeUWWzIdGvk38FZDouDVVSPRB4h70eB_ODq4X1aeuquJ_k6TnPuTjOzymSCePuiZuuE6WdWtaDKAOQe675vcmhNnznRkPt-ezes9GBCU5E2ns82vZmCxNVCM1r8/s320/pearl_necklaces_ACC-0183.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258913725099232962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKiElybs7LaFufhU_1nCwnT1oPDBcoqHf-vdio64BptNNg340wNcek4CC8J24-e3i1PdF3_PQj0JFeatQoH3IF1AlMXEBxvO3Xi5Wv-TBuVYaqy3zTT16iDNvwfE1VSvQ3XXfRI3VvuTe/s1600-h/pearl_necklaces_ACC-0134.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKiElybs7LaFufhU_1nCwnT1oPDBcoqHf-vdio64BptNNg340wNcek4CC8J24-e3i1PdF3_PQj0JFeatQoH3IF1AlMXEBxvO3Xi5Wv-TBuVYaqy3zTT16iDNvwfE1VSvQ3XXfRI3VvuTe/s320/pearl_necklaces_ACC-0134.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258913719050692210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPy8h4MGJtpcasxIAwaB57Qag0ybYQbSmZx9WVWSxhy60wG7YTzamLlPnXMtwzBAmVhUNMKl5aqmUdSNrf-3InIIT3IUDRFdHIW5DbwtxDive7gk3vO04sB0wtcFRjzX3f2W_wUdq3YAUj/s1600-h/pearl_necklaces_ACC-0146(3).jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 128px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPy8h4MGJtpcasxIAwaB57Qag0ybYQbSmZx9WVWSxhy60wG7YTzamLlPnXMtwzBAmVhUNMKl5aqmUdSNrf-3InIIT3IUDRFdHIW5DbwtxDive7gk3vO04sB0wtcFRjzX3f2W_wUdq3YAUj/s320/pearl_necklaces_ACC-0146(3).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258913718860905426" border="0" /></a></span><p style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Designer Ciara Marasigan-Serumgard, whom also designs jewelry, utilizes different precious stones and shells, and is another very inspiring source. They look glamorous, yet very fitting for a "resort" setting. Have a glimpse of some of her hand-crafted works provided below.</span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNPRYqv1SaW7SdWwIetjxmQecq1KFTtMCvRz0WZJLdibpoeQ6srg44OvDpekWX-AC3OxISGGHIAHJN1lJW4M9GogAg0UAzWDJp0AgF1m9Zdp9g_v76TMyfvTDBksJWvAW9We2qPpZJsdW/s1600-h/grp_icon_etoile.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNPRYqv1SaW7SdWwIetjxmQecq1KFTtMCvRz0WZJLdibpoeQ6srg44OvDpekWX-AC3OxISGGHIAHJN1lJW4M9GogAg0UAzWDJp0AgF1m9Zdp9g_v76TMyfvTDBksJWvAW9We2qPpZJsdW/s320/grp_icon_etoile.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258915846779317378" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQFlmXXzUoi5aidf_mzyue1ktwJfV_G92eyyg9-f2QQ7v0YuT9XOYtDbBAPzdVZDsTYe8FEBt5pDn8PbYfYiuz47QDCBKgKnCGI0CvRPbnkbnlwWD68dQvA-6jBckTVh8kTRKiRSqmuvT3/s1600-h/I21_icon.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 96px; height: 119px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQFlmXXzUoi5aidf_mzyue1ktwJfV_G92eyyg9-f2QQ7v0YuT9XOYtDbBAPzdVZDsTYe8FEBt5pDn8PbYfYiuz47QDCBKgKnCGI0CvRPbnkbnlwWD68dQvA-6jBckTVh8kTRKiRSqmuvT3/s320/I21_icon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258915845735873954" border="0" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:85%;">NOW, for one of my favorite things to discuss - the shoesies. I have to admit that for a country that can easily get hold of such materials, it was really homework on my part to find some nice shoes that went with this trend, BUT, my dears, I think I've done you proud. Absorb this lovely tortoise shell pump and wedge and this bejeweled/<span style="font-style: italic;">be-shelled/be-pearled</span> stiletto by Shubizz of Celine Marketing Corporation.</span></p><p style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nGjTA3kJvksNXNc7x9K4tdbaRKySUm59zR1Y_vEghbGq0DzKTwO8svbg63nkwu0EH0ZMt8j8fWv7VgFqnpcMqGBQDzNKiQaxx61XNOVuJQuvtU_9GiDIH1sP6Bjb9l0k5KLurfZLnBYx/s1600-h/jsladonna.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nGjTA3kJvksNXNc7x9K4tdbaRKySUm59zR1Y_vEghbGq0DzKTwO8svbg63nkwu0EH0ZMt8j8fWv7VgFqnpcMqGBQDzNKiQaxx61XNOVuJQuvtU_9GiDIH1sP6Bjb9l0k5KLurfZLnBYx/s320/jsladonna.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258917555217150306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O7LuUXPKUmXPp4Pwy9d3cAEFgZFxPupY0WrEtdB14irRq2Bv0Qwj63Hr8flhc8iXSGTTz7vujQ1WNWnHsMv-kSu1y4cIkw07cp5b-tKi3X6quyQAyuQXCXg2Y-fFB9Uhna2ycWbbHyBo/s1600-h/dior-wedge.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O7LuUXPKUmXPp4Pwy9d3cAEFgZFxPupY0WrEtdB14irRq2Bv0Qwj63Hr8flhc8iXSGTTz7vujQ1WNWnHsMv-kSu1y4cIkw07cp5b-tKi3X6quyQAyuQXCXg2Y-fFB9Uhna2ycWbbHyBo/s320/dior-wedge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258919138138024866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44NtVO18BGsnHR9zeZefOy0AH7XmFI411HsPs7iysz3zcZ9ocjyLvc6WDkdulqCSv_JTVtUnkcx1uM4sttyPYigEpiBgNxmu5aiMRe85Zt9yIZYakH_92GraVKCpnfQFVWL4KABXsxySS/s1600-h/prodImage.ms"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44NtVO18BGsnHR9zeZefOy0AH7XmFI411HsPs7iysz3zcZ9ocjyLvc6WDkdulqCSv_JTVtUnkcx1uM4sttyPYigEpiBgNxmu5aiMRe85Zt9yIZYakH_92GraVKCpnfQFVWL4KABXsxySS/s320/prodImage.ms" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258919136010624530" border="0" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-size:85%;" >Do I deliver or do I deliver? Can I get an AMEN sistas? Mmmhmmm. So I believe I am completely spent on what was a caffeine-like high, but I do hope this post is as much fun for you as it was for me. Additional details are included below, but do feel free to contact the Divanity team should you have further inquiries. That's it for now ladies. This is what we must all RESORT to...embrace our beloved, tropical island and what it beholds. Get down with the RESORT LOOK.<br /><br />Till next time,<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >Monique</span></span><br /></span><p style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Designer Ciara Marasigan-Serumgard can be reached via email artist@ciaracreates.com, mobile 0918-922-0795 or landline (02) 896-5450.</span></span></p> <p> </p><br /><!-- End ShoutMix --><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-11275971885071317352008-10-14T03:05:00.001-07:002008-10-19T08:24:19.253-07:00No, SHE didn't?!<span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-size:85%;" ><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Oh yes, she did! Who do you ask? And what did she do? Get this! Diane von Furstenburg, better known as DVF, did 2 Filipiniana-style tops. Follow up question would be, why would she do this? Well, I heard through the grapevine that our very own Steel Butterfly and her are tight. In other words, she's had her taste of designing for and alongside Pinoy's elite. So, how well does the veteran designer do Flip? Just look at the meticulous pleating and contemporary-style ruffles. Ah-mah-zing! Rajo, eat your heart out.</span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_YIdfQWbxRvLIFRtAupeX_zi2McOd3VGxAk3255NI3ERZ7pKyrnpvhRzHo9uyF9cZbH-YMnbHP10wAakaRiviyF9Y2DeljYgg3MBybKG8Aujljk4zVEan-dLsHJuARat8x0xWXOA2DlxA/s1600-h/dvf+filipiniana2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_YIdfQWbxRvLIFRtAupeX_zi2McOd3VGxAk3255NI3ERZ7pKyrnpvhRzHo9uyF9cZbH-YMnbHP10wAakaRiviyF9Y2DeljYgg3MBybKG8Aujljk4zVEan-dLsHJuARat8x0xWXOA2DlxA/s320/dvf+filipiniana2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256949587492070882" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7kACQPjY_pCpYsO9ftjVmMmeCfIiKjjcdDNjKbBoP6j_vRXKLYv8okTyhFmXmbtRxf6eDP9ohiT6G0i7nxJtQIDPFabby39LjT8AMwVCFJF3zQj5Ho1uoqt7AIgw4YA8s-0t9Ekk7SHH/s1600-h/dvf+filipiniana.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7kACQPjY_pCpYsO9ftjVmMmeCfIiKjjcdDNjKbBoP6j_vRXKLYv8okTyhFmXmbtRxf6eDP9ohiT6G0i7nxJtQIDPFabby39LjT8AMwVCFJF3zQj5Ho1uoqt7AIgw4YA8s-0t9Ekk7SHH/s320/dvf+filipiniana.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256949588730689298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Now, I know you definitely can't get DVF out here (unless you are willing to max out your card online or can get family or friends abroad to purchase for you), but I might possibly have the next best option for you...have your own DVF-inspired blouses made! If you're going to go Filipiniana, it must be tailor fit (otherwise our ancestors would be shamed). AND, we happen to have THE best seamstresses out here or you can turn to great barong tailors like Amor Ceblano (a personal fave). In just a few easy steps, you can have your own fab versions a la DVF.: 1) Book a seamstress or high-quality barong maker, 2) show these photos, 3) choose your fabric, 4) have your measurements taken, and VOILA! You will have your own, modernized Filipiniana tops.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Now the 2nd best option, which is not too shabby I might add, is to check out Kate Torralba's shop located at Greenbelt5. You may not be able to achieve the whole "tailor fit" approach, but mind you, Kate's styles are very well done with respect to the fit already. I have to tell you, that some of the instances where I felt the hottest & most sophisticated, were when I was wearing KT's clothing. Here is a peek at her store:</span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJc9gY8WJQ4UBksnG9UyTYPpWXBVfzfO72i7ByhUJWNTgHBpxrOJPhZdXTrASPhZ7iu-L6s2ufYyQkHFPLESczX-zgg_mMChwyZOUbBBR_Rwy3TFQLJAACl-Lch8SX6MTLR47JrqgI1-4/s1600-h/kate+torralba.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJc9gY8WJQ4UBksnG9UyTYPpWXBVfzfO72i7ByhUJWNTgHBpxrOJPhZdXTrASPhZ7iu-L6s2ufYyQkHFPLESczX-zgg_mMChwyZOUbBBR_Rwy3TFQLJAACl-Lch8SX6MTLR47JrqgI1-4/s320/kate+torralba.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256954179069312418" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Happy designing or shopping, as the case may be dears! Do give me your feedback as always.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Till next time,</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >Monique</span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><br /></span>Amor C</span><span style="font-style: italic;">eblano can be c</span><span style="font-style: italic;">ont</span><span style="font-style: italic;">acted via mobile 0917-351-7085 or drop by the Kate Torralba store at the 3rd floor of Greenbelt5.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-68197824858306211652008-10-10T20:18:00.000-07:002008-10-22T19:41:52.465-07:00You will soon be Nticed!<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Hey chicas!<br /><br />I'm here to let you in on something to be on the lookout for - my homegirl T's </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >street luxury </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >apparel for women called NTICE. Expect sexy, yet ultra classy styles for competitive prices. What sets the clothing apart from other urban women's lines is that it allows ladies to uphold a very feminine look with fine fabrics that hug the curves in all the right places. Just because you want to dress street, doesn't mean you need to look like a replica of your man right? With all items - hoodies, graphic tees, dresses, and blouses; NTICE allows you to show off those womanly contours.<br /><br />While she will not be launching this line out here in Manila, you can shop to your heart's content on <a href="http://www.nticeclothing.com/">http://www.nticeclothing.com</a>, which will be in effect soon.<br /><br />Teaser:<br /><br />NTICE booth, Las Vegas<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeMNX73HWkizQyk4xbb2M14ziGrBM4XHuDZCedYzeA7TgxAzTN2nd8bxlkWhym33OwFmgyOSFGnREWBz1R-UsYakGBuoEo0EwJgixtl6dCuGzS_nr5yyDiBfpQ3fe7ludb_GfOpaFeDeE/s1600-h/ntice3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeMNX73HWkizQyk4xbb2M14ziGrBM4XHuDZCedYzeA7TgxAzTN2nd8bxlkWhym33OwFmgyOSFGnREWBz1R-UsYakGBuoEo0EwJgixtl6dCuGzS_nr5yyDiBfpQ3fe7ludb_GfOpaFeDeE/s320/ntice3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255737252250267058" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnL5ytVuSq3s-mcgdgnTUvl5gPnZirB96HplOLm_lKU3jr7pEz_BNFYxLYc3pvOXvES9QIkyKZ6ikSU0B93RwkAfnvITsN9l49Pl8_4WvmujymSNDRFF04TKIXJl3-GYPSxSvnaIiz51G/s1600-h/ntice1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnL5ytVuSq3s-mcgdgnTUvl5gPnZirB96HplOLm_lKU3jr7pEz_BNFYxLYc3pvOXvES9QIkyKZ6ikSU0B93RwkAfnvITsN9l49Pl8_4WvmujymSNDRFF04TKIXJl3-GYPSxSvnaIiz51G/s320/ntice1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255737248122193586" border="0" /></a><br />Nticed yet? Be patient girls. </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >I won't leave you hangin'. You heard it here first so keep it locked here for more updates!<br /><br />Till next time,<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >Monique</span></span><br /><br /><br /></span><!-- End ShoutMix --><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-62784181416358509752008-10-08T06:26:00.000-07:002008-10-10T02:36:49.748-07:00The I-Know-I-Made-It Shoe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaladOv7hCwr5zKON18TjJFlH_lGs6i_04BnAUs8Ee8wNjzeWtFdHuxFUt9vwn0S2ouEZOpGsZ2XFfP8eJcJGVV9rJSdhXUbp1JEiEwB0bJthOJSC3_4lUDHYXnp_NIzqnV-bXCC3OJcKu/s1600-h/bergdorf.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaladOv7hCwr5zKON18TjJFlH_lGs6i_04BnAUs8Ee8wNjzeWtFdHuxFUt9vwn0S2ouEZOpGsZ2XFfP8eJcJGVV9rJSdhXUbp1JEiEwB0bJthOJSC3_4lUDHYXnp_NIzqnV-bXCC3OJcKu/s400/bergdorf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254774477617756194" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />I know, I know. I'm supposed to be promoting and sharing things that can be found in Manila only, but when you're on the Bergdorf mailing list, non-Manila based merchandise tends to strike you. Right? Exactly. It was as if this shoe was speaking to me: "look at me, look at me..." so I just had to share. You know how journalists of the past would refer to Marilyn Monroe in her movie scenes as "hauntingly beautiful", well, I guess you could say that this is the shoe equivalent of Marilyn. It is just ex-factor fabulous. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">When it comes to Louboutins, I usually prefer the classic black with the signature red sole, but this pair was exceptional. I felt like this was the type of shoe that once purchased, you could die knowing that you lived a fulfilled life. See, aside from it's obvious, starlet appearance, I also think about how splendid it would look and feel on my feet. When I ponder on how Christian Louboutin mastered the science of a woman's foot in order to make the most provocative shape (the often mentioned "toe cleavage") and to be virtually the only heel that doesn't kill, it really leads me to believe that this is THE shoe. However, is it right to call it a shoe when it is as timeless as a family diamond? I've heard women say that "a Birkin is not a bag", so let's just call it THE Louboutin aka The I-Know-I-Made-It Shoe.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Since not all of us (emphasis on the inclusion of myself) can click and order on Bergdorfs just like that, I do have to give you guys a lil somethin', somethin'. A consolation prize, if you will. Yes, there is a glimpse of hope dears. You can find some quasi-Louboutin pumps at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Janilyn</span> located at Shoppesville in Greenhills. The only downfall with the Janilyn pump is that, from afar, the heel looks like it was covered in tin foil and the semi-pointed toes were done in an odd manner. It is round in awkward places and likewise, it is pointy in awkward places. Hard to explain so you'll just have to see for yourself. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">While there are several other branches at Glorietta 1, Alabang Town Center, Powerplant, etc., I am not sure if these other branches hold this particular style. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> That being said, I do hope some of you can be Divanity correspondents and let the rest of us know. Aside from Janilyn, there is also a quaint little shop that I found on the 3rd floor of Shoppesville called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kimi</span>. According to their card, they also have a branch at the 2nd floor of Market, Market. Now, they actually got the Louboutin </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">shape goin' on, but the shine on the pumps are done in sequins, similar to what you see below. So expect the shoe to have a lot less dazzle, but they're definitely affordable (they range from Php800.oo-Php1,200.00) and are still very cute.<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsFiROfpCPRSk5Xpe8rC_yrElshTRylqnkj0cRtCymYlQ_jzKaOAnpeNc1LwddeAqK17lc-ZReaucp9VX7eZYm1iTTVa7vXeem5KpKUzOBDzJeu4_1LM_BSvMkdIZGwnR2VGMRrI_UaGh/s1600-h/Sequin-Pump-silver.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsFiROfpCPRSk5Xpe8rC_yrElshTRylqnkj0cRtCymYlQ_jzKaOAnpeNc1LwddeAqK17lc-ZReaucp9VX7eZYm1iTTVa7vXeem5KpKUzOBDzJeu4_1LM_BSvMkdIZGwnR2VGMRrI_UaGh/s400/Sequin-Pump-silver.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254822996073195106" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's worth a shot ladies, but when all else fails, lets just work our booties off to get us some shoes for a made woman, nawimsayin?? Till then, let's keep living our lives with as much divanity as we know how. Nighty night!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monique<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Note: <span style="font-style: italic;">You can get in touch with the Kimi Shoppesville branch through the ff numbers: 0923-358-6674/0923-358-6673. As for Janilyn branches, just text the Mobile Yellow Pages code provided in the last post.</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><!-- Begin ShoutMix - http://www.shoutmix.com --><br /><br /><!-- End ShoutMix --><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-5916203250030289352008-10-07T08:59:00.000-07:002008-10-07T09:11:50.042-07:00Get Dolled Up!<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Hey sista girls!<br /><br />Our girlfriend from Hype Events, Kate Oriño, would like me to share this fabulous, new weekly event with all of you. The event is titled DOLLHOUSE and it happens every Tuesday night at fresh hotspot, The Bureau at A.Venue along Makati Avenue. Read Kate's message attached below for more details:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDJkYsgqB988uZoO6k1Purfx_m3TPkdx_XgsGwgN5sDj8FieO-t08Pe-pWavO78Gx12Pi-YpGCMW5pbPw-x52zzFCXkzBT4znvwLr2BRzwy1VTJzZ0NsvEW_XIVs9lo3XuBNt9m0CHUOB/s1600-h/dollhouse.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDJkYsgqB988uZoO6k1Purfx_m3TPkdx_XgsGwgN5sDj8FieO-t08Pe-pWavO78Gx12Pi-YpGCMW5pbPw-x52zzFCXkzBT4znvwLr2BRzwy1VTJzZ0NsvEW_XIVs9lo3XuBNt9m0CHUOB/s320/dollhouse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254443116462102498" border="0" /></a><br /><br />"The Dollhouse is a meeting-place of all gorgeous women that got it MADE.<br /><br />The Newest and Trendiest Tuesday night party in the heart of Makati!<br /><br />Hottest Ladies, Smoothest Gentlemen.<br /><br />Gates open at 10pm<br />Free cocktails until 12AM for all the Ladies!<br />Models bring your set cards for special bar promos.<br /><br />Strict Style Code in Full Effect!<br />For gentlemen, no sports attire please.<br /><br />Hip Hop | Top40 | Sexy R&B | Dancehall<br />On Rotation by: Shorty & Ron<br /><br />18+ Drama Free Event<br />Early Arrival Strongly Suggested!<br /><br />Hosted by: Ms. Kate Oriño<br /><br />Snapshots By: ZandroTorres Melissa Concepcion & Yannah Tan<br /><br />Bottle and Vip reservations contact 0917 411 5232<br /><br />Powered exclusively by Heavy hitter Hype Manila | Wave 891 | The Bureau | Flipnation.ph | Maverick by Design<br /><br />NO CURFEW HERE :)"<br /><br />Guess there isn't much more to be said except for...be a doll, won't cha? Make your way to DOLLHOUSE every Tuesday night and lets toast on free cocktails ladies!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /></span><!-- Begin ShoutMix - http://www.shoutmix.com --><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Monique</span></span><br /><!-- End ShoutMix --><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786336024763045774.post-42038936302654521212008-10-05T23:23:00.000-07:002008-10-19T08:28:19.085-07:00Fringe Benefits<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Okay, so when I used to hear the word "fringe", I used to cringe. Haha. That may be a bit of an overreaction, but seriously, the first thing that would pop into my head was Pocahontas attire complete with matching moccasins (oh wait, she was barefoot. Well, whatever), all made from cowhide or something. So when I heard that the current craze is fringe, I knew I had to do my research to see if any new-age items were worthy or if it was a horrid, risque trend that would be dependent on "I'll-try-anything-to-get-noticed" celebrities to experiment with.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The verdict? Turns out dresses, shoes and bags + fringe are quite darling! Take a look at some styles that caught my attention:</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgE7fR4BRGcu0R9sMioUQQSTsjEYPbrG3L4ys_DAvFxUSO4fyPTvByj1nVEXWUKHp0g-5VKOSjKPMfmEGR6s4zwsAPBNFnHoA0V85UjlbptBuRItIzUzL5pCG1iG6SLGx-UnkEiX2gh5TM/s1600-h/Fringe-T-Strap-Purple-Php-2599.99.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgE7fR4BRGcu0R9sMioUQQSTsjEYPbrG3L4ys_DAvFxUSO4fyPTvByj1nVEXWUKHp0g-5VKOSjKPMfmEGR6s4zwsAPBNFnHoA0V85UjlbptBuRItIzUzL5pCG1iG6SLGx-UnkEiX2gh5TM/s320/Fringe-T-Strap-Purple-Php-2599.99.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253931273027816882" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFNhY_qW5yy5qN06Ipv0F13TD-rLA2KAIBkfPySb1vtDTL6rZ_BrHd91Urr2UaaMWrBK_xnLcoLVmN95CNnpwjyXOoZkVmIxKVmD07nq2LXloAspXZ9oUtiwvZw1RVTWf1ZU7KMOY0rVG/s1600-h/fringe+dress.htm"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 123px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFNhY_qW5yy5qN06Ipv0F13TD-rLA2KAIBkfPySb1vtDTL6rZ_BrHd91Urr2UaaMWrBK_xnLcoLVmN95CNnpwjyXOoZkVmIxKVmD07nq2LXloAspXZ9oUtiwvZw1RVTWf1ZU7KMOY0rVG/s320/fringe+dress.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253939254817272242" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN6nXPFlrY_8iCdVtJfFxVVQNOg7XiBGD69l9J08-mtBzOLAj8H7sEEQd7ZJh1B-dGw9_jblUA3ZrCzDfmv3MiZE75gNW3rrzIb8krQp-Q4K8G2vuOzFXUJjJjdJb_MiZTZA44YQ6VLy4T/s1600-h/fringe+heels.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN6nXPFlrY_8iCdVtJfFxVVQNOg7XiBGD69l9J08-mtBzOLAj8H7sEEQd7ZJh1B-dGw9_jblUA3ZrCzDfmv3MiZE75gNW3rrzIb8krQp-Q4K8G2vuOzFXUJjJjdJb_MiZTZA44YQ6VLy4T/s320/fringe+heels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253931280176937506" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvabOSu4N2sLAC5ruanIaTaGIE_OY7ZHHhLQrmsDW73-rgvTEuPzB8VZ50ig9OvoCQ74lkbycgJfLNdRZDpPHKm2muCNzJWuMCwPCSX0Nn4GqS6O8HvvK1tTEdaKOq0zNFaMBiiDwUc1KF/s1600-h/fringeBgs-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvabOSu4N2sLAC5ruanIaTaGIE_OY7ZHHhLQrmsDW73-rgvTEuPzB8VZ50ig9OvoCQ74lkbycgJfLNdRZDpPHKm2muCNzJWuMCwPCSX0Nn4GqS6O8HvvK1tTEdaKOq0zNFaMBiiDwUc1KF/s320/fringeBgs-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253931278407564962" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI0haO2lKW9-galyqP_LFVNUF_KkUplzWZri40Z0IfGDHXcmFqPue_9zdy0S2P_co_siz373jUGudaBWVrmVXMRKPtdbQiWLaDmuRSgjAKu5f6LcdjFPsOAYkXvBoa5IMfTksINpJ8wAgA/s1600-h/eva+%26+jessica.bmp"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI0haO2lKW9-galyqP_LFVNUF_KkUplzWZri40Z0IfGDHXcmFqPue_9zdy0S2P_co_siz373jUGudaBWVrmVXMRKPtdbQiWLaDmuRSgjAKu5f6LcdjFPsOAYkXvBoa5IMfTksINpJ8wAgA/s320/eva+%26+jessica.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253933823461108386" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">See? A far cry from old Western or Native American gear. I would draw the line, however, at fringe vests. No matter how tiny and creatively done these new ones are, I just wouldn't get into that. As my girlfriend T put it: "I don't know any retard who would off the runway". Fringe will most likely be gone after the fall/winter season in the states (and probably won't be back next year), so it's not really something you want to invest too much in and splatter all over your body. In short, I believe they are perishable goods.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Again, the heels, dresses, and bags are doable. So if anything ladies, I suggest you limit yourselves to the same. I'm not exactly here to dictate and these are merely opinions so feel free to call me out on this. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Now</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, the most important part and what I'm also here for: where can these fringe clothes, shoes and accessories be found? You may make a return visit to </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.poshandpurple.com/">http://www.poshandpurple.com </a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">and check out the "Shoe Affair" album, of which you can find fringe sandals in grey, purple (seen above) or beige. But if you would prefer to deal with tangible goods, check out Schu (branches can be found at Robinson's Galleria, SM Mall of Asia, Glorietta3, and Shangri-La Plaza) for the shoes and for the bags and dresses (also for those with a bigger budget, I should mention), you can try Aranaz Boutique at Greenbelt5. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >There you have it ladies. Something to start you off with the month of October. That being said, if you still can't bring yourself to see anything chic in fringe and are pocahaunted (corny! LOL), then use it as your Halloween costume at the end of the month. Remember, even 40s dresses were done in fringe with tons of hanging pearls and peacock feathered hairbands! Whatever tickles your fancy.<br /><br />Till next time...</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">keep living your life with <span style="font-weight: bold;">divanity</span>.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Tip: If you would like to inquire at any of these boutiques that are located in the malls, do what I do! Ask Mobile Yellow Pages for the store numbers and other contact information. Text luk4_<biz><businessname>(business name) and send to 2851. This code is applicable to both Smart and Globe subscribers.</businessname></biz></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- End ShoutMix --><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/cErx" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to DIVANITY</a></p></div>DIVANITY - all things divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939186746247178555noreply@blogger.com0