Divanity, the blogspot, was derived from a team by the same name that specializes in stylings of all sorts - hair, makeup, wardrobe, etc. The ladies - Hannah SFO, Mia G, Hazel S, Agee Dee, and Monique J - initially decided upon engaging in such a project in order to put the pleasures coming from retail abuse to good use. Fortunately, the project blossomed and nearly a year later, www.divanity.blogspot.com is heavy in effect. Spreading the word about fabulous finds with respect to merchandise, products, restos, spas, and the like has been well-received by readers.
With the movement expanding, our team (now a sextet with the recent addition of Ms. Margaux C.) is now equipped to dish out exclusive invites, promos and even occasional giveaways from our established client base. Therefore, Divanity strives to keep bringing followers what they want...
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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.
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.
Photo by RAYMUND OF GOODTIMES PHOTOGRAPHY Text or call me for guestlist/table reservations 0915-115-4040
We need all the fly Divanity ladies givin' love to this club. See you there and keep living your life with divanity!
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.
Hard to fathom?
Let me run it by you one at a time. Brain child Zac Posen does Greek:
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! :)
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?
(Jeannie Goulbourn, left) Yes, her designs are quite pricey and they are made to order, but Silk Cocoon will definitely do the trick.
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, pedicure, 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 plus 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):
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: Muy caliente no?
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.
That would be it for now. Do keep reading and shopping dears!
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 shop 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.
Yes, it is great fun to buy goods online. The tag line "just 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 does make sense).
Now is the best time to begin the shopping extravaganza with sales like that of the one at Trinoma - the Welcome 2009 Sale 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 SALE away!
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!
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!
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, Shangri-laPlaza, or SM Mall of Asia.
Now that all has been said, you know what must be done. Happy, happy shopping ladies and we hope to partner with you for a new year filled to the brim with Divanity!
Monique
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