Hop onboard the 2009 ship, and SALE away!

Greetings girls!

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!

Monique

Line up for a Major Trend!

Happy New Year to all!

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-la Plaza, 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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Christmas Crunch Time

Hello ladies!

6 more days till Christmas...and if you're like me and are forever procrastinating w/ respect to Christmas gift shopping, this latest post shall help you out a little bit. 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.

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 STILL 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 like. Before I get to that, though, let me tell you about this really informative link that was sent to me http://www.allgiftsonlineinfo.com/, 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 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 readers/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!

Now for the sales and promos. This first will seem a bit un-Divanity-like for me, 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:



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 http://dashwearables.com
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!)

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. :)

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.
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.

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.
Good luck to you ladies, happy shopping, and advanced Merry Christmas to all! It's Christmas Crunch Time!

With love & divanity,

Monique

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

You can contact Lai Del Rosario of Dashwearables at dashwearables@gmail.com

You can contact Anne Nayve of Ayala Malls Marketing at 0917-578-7695

Luxury in apparel is spelled...F-A-B-R-I-C

Halloooooo ladies!

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. :)

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 luxury street apparel. Think of the comparison of 2 fabrics as the stark contrast between creme fresh and plain old, sour cream.

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.

Enjoy and Advanced Merry Christmas to all!

Divanity back in effect.
Monique

Note: Filthy Grommet is located at 148 ATC Building, Penthouse, White Plains.

Storytelling Fashion

Hello ladies!

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?

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 0916-3763835 or mail info@dashwearables.com

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 not feeling like "model material" at all anymore, the crazy person in my head said "f*@k it, do one for the team!" Teehee.

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). Yeah. So enough about me. Most importantly, you must be there because you will L-O-V-E the clothes! Herstory is an indepth look into Lai's visions and emotions depicted through fashion - it's definitely one for the books.

Good night girlfriends!

Monique

"Every once in awhile, HERSTORY is made" - Lai