tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51796059163969591752024-03-12T20:11:30.461-07:00Thrift with KalThoughts of a Bargain Shopaholic. Thrift hauls and misadventures. Trendy items for a cheaper price. Looks for Less.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906827621043286720noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179605916396959175.post-17737004983268237832017-12-02T02:56:00.000-08:002017-12-02T03:45:00.120-08:00Kal Features: Inay Moments’ Postnatal Shapewear<div style="color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">
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Giving birth is probably the most “privacy-shattering” experience a woman can go through. From labor to actual delivery to breastfeeding, you will never be the same again (especially if you’re like me who had to endure more than 24 hours of induced labor and still ended up having surgery.) </div>
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Recovery was slow for me, despite not feeling pain initially during the early labor phase. But after everything my belly went through, I needed postnatal shapewear that was not only effective and comfortable, but also friendly for nursing mothers.</div>
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For my CS wound, I was able to try three binders: The Persona binder <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">(can be bought at Mercury Drug),</span> the generic blue binder (also available at Mercury Drug), and last but not the least, the Postnatal Tummy Band with Enhanced Belt from Inay Moments (available <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inaymoments/?hl=en" target="_blank">here</a>).</div>
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Right after my operation, I was able to use the Persona binder given to me by my family. </div>
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The Persona binder, steeply priced at 900+ pesos, had good support and was helpful at the beginning when my tummy was still huge. But I had a hard time nursing my baby and had to make a lot of adjustments because the binder was stiff and had a rough surface. Also, when my tummy got smaller, the binder kept moving upward and sometimes hits my wound when I’m sitting down. Because of this, we decided to buy another one by the time we got home from the hospital.</div>
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This time, we decided to use the generic blue binder from Mercury Drug, which was way more affordable. </div>
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This one was more flexible, but it did not have good back support. It was softer, so it was definitely more friendly for nursing mothers. But at some point, as my tummy grew smaller, it became useless to wear because it no longer gave the support I needed. It was at this point that I started looking online for a better binder.</div>
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When I came across the Instagram of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inaymoments/?hl=en" target="_blank">Inay Moments</a>, I was very happy to see that they were selling postnatal shape wear.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/inaymoments/?hl=en" target="_blank">Inay Moments</a> Postnatal Shapewear</i></div>
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What stood out to me the most was their Postnatal Tummy Band with Enhanced Belt.<br />
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Judging by the photo alone, I felt like it was the right binder for me. True enough, after using it for a week now, I can safely say that I found exactly what I needed.</div>
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The tummy band had good back support but was also flexible because of the garterized back. The velcro enclosure at the front was not stiff, yet it protected my wound very well. (Right now, my wound is already dry and I was given the go-signal by my OB to wet the area.)<br />
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The enhanced belt allows you to adjust the tummy band according to which area you needed to trim down the most. (You would need this because after giving birth, your belly area won’t be fully symmetrical.) The tummy band is also barely noticeable beneath your clothes, which is always a plus when it comes to shape wear.</div>
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Apart from the binder, I also tried Inay Moments’ High Waist Tummy Control Postnatal Panty Girdle.<br />
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I plan to use it alternately with my tummy band (particularly when I’m wearing form-fitting clothes). Plus, if you don’t mind the extra clothing, you can even wear the binder over it.<br />
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On its own, the panty girdle gives sufficient support and is also very comfortable to wear. I love that the panty girdle helped minimize the appearance of the muffin top I gained post-pregnancy.</div>
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Overall, I would definitely recommended <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inaymoments/?hl=en" target="_blank">Inay Moments</a> to all of my friends. (Although personally, I would not use their tummy band and girdle immediately after surgery, especially if you had a delicate pregnancy like I did. But if your CS wound does not hurt anymore, I would definitely recommend using these products.) The best thing about Inay Moments? Their postnatal shapewear is very affordable compared to the other shape wears available here in the Philippines (*ahem* Wink *ahem*).<br />
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Here’s the price list for those who are interested to buy:</div>
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<i>Post Natal Tummy Band with Enhanced Belt = 450 pesos</i></div>
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<i>High Waist Tummy Control Postnatal Panty Girdle (Available in nude and black) = 380 pesos</i></div>
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I hope the information I gave would be helpful to all the mommies out there who are interested in making a purchase with Inay Moments.</div>
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With a baby on the way, a lot of us cannot afford to splurge our money on a maternity shoot. Thankfully, there are ways to get around that limitation.<br />
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<b>1.) Find photographer friends who are willing to take your photos.</b></div>
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In my case, my husband takes great photos! (Plus he knows a lot of people who are into photography) For our photoshoot, he invited his friend, Orland Larsen. </div>
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Having my husband take my photos was not only more comfortable for me, but also very practical. The only down side to this was that there were only a few shots of us together (all taken by Orly.) Granted, hubby didn’t actually want a lot of photos with him in it. (He did not feel like having his photos taken.)</div>
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<b>2.) Lighting is key. </b></div>
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Take outside photos during the golden hour (around 5:00 pm in the Philippines, if it’s not cloudy). A little editing will also make the photos look better. </div>
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<b>3.) Find a good location that does not charge a fee for photoshoots. (Even better if the location is completely free.)</b></div>
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For our first location, we went to Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife because I wanted an outdoor shoot. The entrance fee was only 45 pesos per person and 15 pesos for parking. There are no extra fees for non-commercial photoshoots. (Just don’t lug around big and heavy equipment to avoid any questions.) Those living in the province could probably find better spots without having to pay for anything. Just make sure you don’t need a permit to shoot there!<br />
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Shots by the window always look great! Take advantage of the windows of your home or an entryway while there is light out or the roof top of your condominium! You can even use your baby’s new room (or your own room), complete with his/her new things, as your location. Not only would it look extra cute, it would be good for memories too!<br />
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A dress that is flattering to your body shape or an infinity dress with a chiffon trail like the Monica Infinity dress from Cruella & Co would be a great option. But if budget is really tight, you can always opt to wear the cutest maternity clothes you own.<br />
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Show off that pregnancy body, mommy! You can use a fancy robe (maybe your wedding prep robe?) or a big piece of lace or a nice blanket to cover parts that shouldn’t be seen. You can even wear an oversized sweater! But of course, this is best done in a private location. (This one’s not for me though! I’m too conservative for boudoir types of photoshoots.)</div>
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As long as the lighting is good, even mediocre make-up skills would do. YouTube tutorials is a good place to learn how to do maternity shoot make-up. (And if you mess up, you can always use make-up apps for Instagrammable photos. Lol!)</div>
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If you can’t spend on your outfit or the location, then use baby’s gifts as props and just wear the nicest maternity clothes you own (make sure they look good up close)! There are a lot of cute maternity shoot ideas out there that involve the use of props. Try it out!</div>
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A beautiful dress or cute props or even a picturesque location are all nice to have. But the best way to get great maternity photos is to just let yourselves shine through and have someone capture those beautiful moments.</div>
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Before you read this list, please be forewarned that I have a tendency to traumatize people whenever I talk to them about pregnancy. (Children like asking me about a lot of things, and since I am pregnant right now, they like asking me what it was like to have a baby in my tummy. Our conversations usually end with a "I don't want to be a mom anymore!" or "I never want to get married!") So I thought maybe this happens because I talked about pregnancy in such a way that would make people scared of it. So if you are quite sure you still want to continue, then read on!</div>
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<b>1.) Morning sickness is a joke. (More like all day sickness!)</b><br />
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I don't really talk to my mother about things like this, so I had this silly impression that nausea only happens in the morning. (Probably because of all the movies I watched.) Turns out it wasn't true at all! The nausea can strike at any time of the day (particularly during the first trimester) and I had a hard time eating as a result.<br />
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Being a first time mom, it was hard for me to tell at first whether I was already feeling my baby move or I just had a bad case of gas. It took some experience for me to be able to tell the difference. (Speaking of gas... well... let's just say you would need to master the art of releasing gas discreetly.)<br />
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One of the experiences that freaked me out the most was seeing my belly literally rise like a mountain whenever I stretched. It was bizarre and I had to show this to my husband the first time it happened (just so we could share the weird moment together.)</div>
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Now that I'm in the last stretch of the third trimester, it is not unusual for me to see my belly moving on its own. Kicks, punches, short vibrating pulses (baby's hiccups), crawling sensations and small waves (baby switching positions inside). It literally feels like (and actually is) another living being thriving inside my belly. But the movements can get a little freaky, and sometimes, can even look like something that came out of a horror movie.</div>
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To be honest, I was not really prepared for pregnancy. And somehow, I feel like such an amateur. But experiencing pregnancy gave me the emotional perspective of a parent that I lacked before and made me look at babies differently.<br />
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The journey to motherhood is tough, but what they say IS true - everything is truly worth it. It was only now that I fully understand (and even felt) the emotions trying to be evoked during that scene where Arwen (from The Lord of the Rings) saw the future where she and Aragorn had a son.<br />
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Thinking about my own baby, it was a feeling that the risk would be worth it, especially if it meant meeting and giving life to that child in the vision.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Pregnancy changed my perspective.</span></b><br />
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Now, thinking about fetuses and how it must have been for them (and how helpless they really are) while they are being aborted turns me into an emotional wreck.<br />
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Now, I could empathize how difficult it must have been for women who did not have the support of their family because their pregnancy was not planned.<br />
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Now, I could fully appreciate just how bad ass the pregnant lady in Train to Busan was.<br />
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The journey to motherhood is not yet over for me, but it changed me for the better and I would always be grateful to God for giving me and my husband this little one at this point in our lives.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906827621043286720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179605916396959175.post-65197596307973274332017-01-23T17:17:00.000-08:002017-01-23T17:17:10.199-08:00Kal Features: Harry Potter - Hogwarts Deluxe Stationery Set<div>
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I was in high school when the first Harry Potter book came out. And just like any other Potterhead my age, we literally grew up reading this book series.<br />
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Despite being a huge Harry Potter fan, I am rather picky when it comes to buying collectibles and memorabilia. I do not buy just anything with the Harry Potter name attached to it. After all, I'm a cheapskate. :P But when I first saw the Hogwarts Deluxe Stationary Set, I instantly fell in love! I simply could not let go of the box, so I decided to just let go of my money. Hihi.<br />
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After unwrapping, you will immediately notice how nice the exterior of the box is.<br />
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Inside, you will find 1 Hogwarts leather journal, 1 Hogwarts wax seal, 2 gold wax candles, 1 paperweight, and of course, a 10-piece Hogwarts seal stationery + envelope set.<br />
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In my opinion, the best part of the set is the Hogwarts wax seal. The handle feels (and looks) like wood, giving it a rather authentic feel.<br />
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The Hogwarts leather journal is lined on the inside (I believe this retails for approx. 800+ on its own), and the illustration pages are pretty amazing as well! I love it!<br />
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The entire set costs around 1600+ pesos at National Book Store, but I was able to get it at 10% off during a book fair. However, if you are a Potterhead like me, you wouldn't really mind paying for the full price.<br />
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Overall, I would totally recommend this to anyone who is considering to buy it.<br />
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<b>My Rating: 10/10</b><br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, my need for material things diminished after getting married. I guess part of it is because everything that I need, I still have (and are working pretty well or in good condition.) Because of this, Gerald and I decided to make things different by celebrating our wedding anniversaries like we've never done before. Instead of giving each other material things like we used to do as girlfriend-boyfriend, we decided to give each other new experiences.<br />
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Gerald and I always wanted to dine in Spiral but never found a good reason to splurge on such an expensive buffet. So we took this opportunity as an excuse to finally try the Spiral buffet. Added to that, we never had a staycation in a luxury hotel. So we stayed overnight at Sofitel as well.<br />
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Overall, our Sofitel experience was surreal. It provided us with the much-needed R&R we had been craving for all year.<br />
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We started our day by getting the Power Deal vouchers we ordered on their website. For 3,900 pesos per person, you get the ultimate pampering experience: 1.) Spiral lunch buffet valued at 2500 pesos; 2.) Le Spa massage valued at 3000 pesos; 3.) Vietura Diamond Peel Treatment valued at 2500 pesos; 4.) Philippe Tordjman hair cut valued at 1200 pesos; 5.) Nail Artisan manicure or pedicure valued at 550 pesos. This deal is actually still at their website. Click <a href="http://www.sofitelmanila.com/offers/powerdeal/" target="_blank">here</a> to check if you could still book the Power Deal vouchers.<br />
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The Spiral lunch buffet was good, but not something I would pay for at full price.<br />
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It was easy to feel overwhelmed by the food selection, partly because some of the dishes available were not offered by other buffets. However, objectively speaking, the food choices weren't as many as people made it out to be.<br />
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We were both underwhelmed by the quality of the food available at the Asian cuisine section. Don't get me wrong. It was good. But it didn't really justify the price difference. I guess our standards were pretty high, especially for Filipino food. However, I did like the food from the French-Italian cuisine. It was really good, as buffet standards goes.<br />
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We LOVED the cheese room though. As wine lovers, Ge and I indulged ourselves by eating the varieties of expensive cheese and cold cuts. THIS, I think, made the buffet totally worth the price we paid for in the promo.<br />
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After enjoying our lunch buffet, we checked in and waited for our Le Spa massage appointment.<br />
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Le Spa had a very relaxing vibe to it. It reminded me a little bit of The Spa but without the private jacuzzi and sauna. So it's safe to conclude that without the discount, 3k pesos was too steep for the amenities you would get. (I guess it's okay if you're a dollar earner.)<br />
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The massage room we used was equipped with a shower room and a mini vault to store your valuables. The masseurs were really strong so I was able to get the hard massage I needed for my aching shoulders. I'd say the experience was really good for me. (Plus the free-flowing ginger tea they offered was delicious.) But would I pay 3,000 pesos for it on an ordinary day? Most likely not.<br />
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Our dinner at the Sunset Bar was nice and romantic. The food was really good too (even though they were expensive af). I do think we got the best value though, since we ordered food (salmon and lamb) that was expensive in supermarkets and restaurants anyway.<br />
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The next day, Ge and I enjoyed the rest of our Power Deal vouchers.<br />
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The breakfast buffet at Spiral (included with our overnight stay) was really good. There were plenty of choices (almost the same as the lunch buffet), and it's safe to say the price of their rooms seemed worth it because of this.<br />
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We then got our nails done at Nail Artisan and experienced our very first diamond peel at Vietura Aesthetic Lifestyle.<br />
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It was both very nice. I loved the color of my nails! Plus, it was our first time getting a diamond peel. That makes another new experience taken off our list of firsts. </div>
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Funny enough, we ended our day at a supermarket. Lol! A little anti-climactic to an otherwise lovely anniversary celebration. :P<br />
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Inspired by the Hermes Twilly, these bag handle wraps can be very useful not just to make your bag extra stylish, but also to cover imperfections on your bag handles! This is a useful trick for thrifters because bag handles are usually the first to go.<br />
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If you want the logo to appear on the right end of your bag handle, start with the no-tag end on the left just like what is shown in the photo below. </div>
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Insert the longer end of the handle wrap through the loop you just made on the handle then pull it all the way through, making a loose knot.</div>
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Then wrap the handle of your bag thoroughly and evenly until you reach the right side.</div>
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The Classic Wrap with Bow</h3>
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Repeat first few steps for The Classic Wrap until you get to the other side. (Hello, Adele!) </div>
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Then make a loop and tie into a nice bow.</div>
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And you're done, with your bag looking extra pretty!</div>
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If your handle wrap is made of silky fabric, your double bow would look like the photo shown below. (Tip: Be careful when tying a double bow using the silk wraps because it tends to unravel when tied to your bag!)<br />
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It is very simple to do. Just tie the bow like usual.</div>
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Then tie another bow on top. You'll end up with something that looks like this.</div>
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This is probably my favourite way of using the handle wraps.<br />
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Start by tying a knot where you want the Camellia flower to be. Then twist the fabric like shown in the photos below.</div>
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Continue twisting the handle wraps and allow the fabric to curl naturally like so.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906827621043286720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179605916396959175.post-32359571339066807652016-10-08T08:03:00.000-07:002016-12-01T06:51:16.234-08:00Kal Visits: Empire Fashion Cafe (Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village)<br />
My favourite online shop hub now has a branch in Quezon City! :D<br />
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The Maginhawa branch is basically the same as the Lilac branch, except for this awesome addition where mommies could leave the kiddos while they shop!</div>
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<i>Kuya agrees! Look at that smile! Hihi!</i></div>
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The must-try for me is definitely the <i>sili</i> ice cream (especially if you love spicy food)! It comes in different levels of spiciness! This one is level 2!</div>
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And because we are in The Empire...</div>
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This Empire Fashion Cafe branch is located at 143 Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City. To learn more about The Empire, you can visit and like their Facebook page by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empirefashioncafe/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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With the booming Philippine wedding industry (hence the growing list of "must-haves" and "to-dos" being fed to the newly engaged couples), it is definitely becoming more and more difficult to plan a budget-friendly celebration.<br>
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But contrary to what people say, you don't really have to spend a lot on your wedding day. (Although believe me, it becomes way too easy to suddenly blow your budget when there are so many beautiful nice-to-haves being thrown your way! Trust me on this. I feel your pain!)<br>
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Even though our budget wasn't really the smallest one out there, we were still able to have our dream wedding without breaking the bank (too much, haha!)<br>
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Here are some wedding planning tips that we found particularly useful:<br>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">1. <b>Set your priorities and agree on your non-negotiables as a couple. </b></span><br>
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This is the most important thing to remember when planning your wedding. This not only gives you an idea which wedding supplier you are willing to spend more on, but it would also strengthen your resolve as a couple when other factors (or people) come into play.<br>
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In our case, we decided to invest in a good photographer and videographer to preserve the memories of that day. Hubby and I are overly fond of taking photos and videos, so it was only natural for us to make this our priority. (In fact, while other couples take months to go through their wedding photos, it only took us a day to look through 4,000+ photos! Lol!)<br>
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Overall, it was a very good investment because <a href="http://www.mannyandaprilphotography.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Manny and April Photography</b></span></a> and <b><a href="http://www.danmendiola.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Dan Mendiola Wedding Films</span></a> </b>were both very professional and did an amazing job during our wedding!<br>
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I only did a few DIYs due to time and energy constraint. My fabric bouquet and the entourage's fabric corsages and boutonnieres cost only a little over 3,000 PHP. (With excess materials at that!)<br>
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I actually got it while watching Disney's Frozen! (Yes, you got that right! Frozen! Lol!) It was during this particular scene that I decided I really wanted a winter-inspired wedding!<br>
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And it was during this all-too-familiar song sequence that I decided I wanted an Elsa/Rosa Clara-inspired wedding gown! Teehee! (Don't judge me!)<br>
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Fortunately, you can achieve a winter-inspired wedding celebration by using minimalist details. And without upgrading our Oasis wedding package for the caterer (which was already steep because we had a whopping 250 guests invited), I asked the event coordinator of <a href="http://www.josiahcatering.com/" target="_blank">Josiah's Catering</a> if we could revise their standard set-up a bit to suit our wedding peg for no extra charge. They agreed, probably because the flowers I wanted to use were really cheap. (We used asters and calla lilies.) This is the end result, captured beautifully by <a href="http://www.mannyandaprilphotography.com/" target="_blank">Manny and April Photography</a>!<br>
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Now just because it is cheap doesn't mean you should go for it. While we were very happy with some of our other purchases, most of the wedding suppliers that we regretted getting were the ones we didn't put much thought into and simply got because it was more convenient and cheap. So be very careful when choosing your wedding suppliers!<br>
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Nevertheless, most of our affordable finds were good quality, so if you are still looking for viable options, you may want to consider getting some of our suppliers.<br>
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We gave our principal sponsors these customized <a href="http://www.kimochiaroma.com/" target="_blank">Kimochi Aroma</a> microwaveable herbal pillows and a bottle of wine with a small DIY note attached. I made the sort-of poem myself. Hihi!<br>
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Regardless of the feedback you may get about your wedding (positive or otherwise), just remember that it is truly the marriage that counts. Do not let other people get you down by tactless comparisons or unnecessary opinions. Just focus on the fact that you are finally married to the love of your life! This is just the beginning of your life together, after all.<br>
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So to the one reading my blog post, may you have (or find) a happily ever after!<br>
<br><br><br><br><i>Final Note: All photos shown on this blog post (except the photo of the DIY notes for sponsors) were taken by Manny and April Photography. Please do not take without permission or proper credit to our wedding photographer. Thank you!</i><br>
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After ten years of being together, Ge and I finally tied the knot last November! #mayforever</div>
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Though overwhelming at first, preparing for the wedding was so much fun! And what's even more amazing is the fact that we only proved to ourselves (even more than we already know) that we make the best team!<br>
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I have always been fond of arts and crafts, so it was only natural that I wanted to do some DIY projects for the wedding. Due to time constraints, I was only able to DIY a few things. Let me share with you photos of the things I made using my labor of love. Hihi!<br>
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We went for a winter-inspired theme for the wedding, so fabric flowers were the way to go! (Plus the fact that it cut the cost of hiring a florist entirely, saving us <i>at least</i> 15k.) <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Materials were bought from Tabora Street in Divisoria, Well Manson in Quiapo and Carolina's in Megamall.</span></div>
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The lace wrist corsages shown below were for the bridesmaids (blue), secondary sponsors (pink), mothers (all white) and the flower girls (white and gray).<br>
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The wrist corsages for the Ninangs were more of an old rose shade to suit their age.</div>
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I made these fabric flowers from scratch using the burning method (view YouTube tutorial <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La2wiZtA5mw" target="_blank">here</a>), which is the best method I've seen so far in making fabric flowers look more realistic. </div>
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For the boutonnieres, I used the same method but with smaller pieces of fabric, adding a little piece of white lace and small pieces of hard tulle.</div>
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The missalettes and wedding invitations were also DIY, making use of Gerald's calligraphy and my drawing skills for the map. The wax seals on the envelopes were applied by the two of us, painstakingly sealing each envelope one by one. And the names on the envelopes were handwritten as well. It can't get more personal than that!</div>
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One of my random DIYs were these wedding day survival packs for the entourage.</div>
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Incidentally, the colors I chose for the wedding coincided perfectly with the Pantone Color of the Year for 2016. And Pantone announced it just a few days after my wedding! </div>
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Great minds think alike? I would like to think so! Lol!</div>
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And I have to say, the infinity dresses by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cruellaandco/?hl=en" target="_blank">Cruella & Co</a> look so lovely on my girls! Based on my color palette, I bought pink ones for my secondary sponsors, baby blue for my bridesmaids, powder blue for my maid of honour, and light gray for my flower girls! (And yes, my flower girls aren't children!)</div>
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Here's the <a href="http://colorpalettes.net/color-palette-1756/" target="_blank">photo</a> we used as inspiration for our wedding color palette:<br>
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And who said pink are only for girls? Our male entourage definitely rocked their baby pink ties!</div>
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Last but not the least, my Rosa Clara inspired wedding gown by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MelOrlinaCouture" target="_blank">Mel Orlina</a> was breathtakingly beautiful! I love the scalloped neckline and the intricate details on my off shoulder wedding gown.<br>
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I love how the lace of my wedding gown matched the lace on my shoes! I was a classic bride all the way!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Here I am feeling more beautiful than I have ever felt in my entire life! All thanks to the gorgeous hair and make-up artist, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/makeupbytenfranco" target="_blank">Ten Franco</a>!</span></div>
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The wonderful photos shown on this blog post were all taken by <a href="http://mannyandaprilphotography.com/" target="_blank">Manny and April Photography</a>. And these are just the onsite photos given to us on the same day of our wedding! We are actually looking forward to more photos in a few months time. I would probably share more photos once we get everything. </div>
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For the mean time, I would like to end this blog post by sharing with you the same day edit made by our wedding videographer, <a href="http://danmendiola.com/" target="_blank">Dan Mendiola</a>. Let his story telling take you through the most important day in my life! <span style="text-align: center;">To all my friends reading this blog post, thank you so much for celebrating with us, even from afar!</span></div>
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-Ber months are finally here, and for most Filipinos, that only means one thing --- Christmas shopping!<br>
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Just the sight of these goodies covered with snow-like powdered sugar make me feel like celebrating Christmas a little bit earlier. So when I discovered Nickita Sweets, it was only natural that I became interested!<br>
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What's even more amazing is the fact that their crinkles come in five different flavours: Oreo, Red Velvet, Chocolate, Lemon Cheesecake, and Matcha.<br>
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What started out as a small business selling red velvet crinkles soon evolved into what's now known as "everyone's favorite" crinkles, offering five innovative flavors that are sure to pique your interest and satisfy your taste buds.</div>
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As I always say, there must be a balance between quality and quantity - for two 1-dozen tubs for 299 pesos, I'd say you are definitely getting your money's worth! (Don't even consider buying just one tub for 180 pesos. These goodies are just too good that I guarantee you'd regret not buying another one.)</div>
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I have to say that the packaging is just too cute for words! Each flavor actually has an adorable little cartoon character featured on its sticker label. How cute is that?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, let me talk about each flavor individually.</div>
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Avid bargain shoppers like myself tend to lose track of time whenever we are shopping. (Just ask my fiancé.)<br>
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This is the reason why I usually do my shopping alone during weekdays. This way, my fiancé won't really need to go (and know) about my shopping sprees. Haha! (Hope you're not reading this, Ge! Hihi!)<br>
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I <b><i>love</i></b> skimming through multiple shelves and racks just to find an item with the perfect balance between price and quality. It takes me <i><b>hours</b></i> to do this, I'm not even kidding!<br>
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And so when I first heard about <a href="http://empirefashioncafe.com/our-brands.html" target="_blank">Empire Fashion Cafe</a>, I thought it was the perfect place for me to shop!<br>
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Apart from being able to see the actual items of online shops I've been wanting to check out, I do not need to worry about my fiancé while I'm shopping because he can simply chill and hang out at the cafe while I do my own thing.<br>
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You will see the "cafe" part of Empire Fashion Cafe on the far right end of their space. Everywhere else, you will see what "heaven" probably looks like (to shopaholics such as myself, haha!).<br>
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To those who plan to go there, here are some of the photos I took to give you an idea what the place looks like:<br>
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They sell items for men, too!</div>
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When blogger babe and newly wed, <a href="http://www.jaquiperez.com/" target="_blank">Mrs. Jaqui Perez-Go</a>, invited me to go to the Empire Fashion Cafe Grand Opening last Saturday (August 15, 2015), I got really excited! (And I was right to be excited, too!)<br>
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It was such an awesome event, complete with food, drinks, celebrities, and of course, lots and lots of shopping!<br>
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We definitely enjoyed our short but sweet stay there! I just wish I wore a little bit of make-up before going to the event though -- so many pictures were taken! I felt and looked "bleh" because I wasn't really feeling well at the time due to work-family-wedding-related stress. (Just 3 months to go before the wedding! Yippee!)<br>
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Here are some of the photos I took during the Empire Fashion Cafe Grand Opening last Saturday:<br>
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Twinning with the newly wed, Mrs. Jaqui Perez-Go</div>
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The beautiful ladies behind Empire Fashion Cafe with Korina Sanchez-Roxas</div>
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Me doing some shopping! (So many people came to the grand opening!)</div>
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Personalised Tote Bag c/o <a href="https://instagram.com/cordestotesph/" target="_blank">Cordes and Totes</a> filled with Empire Fashion Cafe goodies!</div>
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With my good friend, Geri (Owner of Pretty Little Blings and Head Marketing for Empire Fashion Cafe)</div>
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More than the amazing photos taken that day, it was the memories of the photo shoot that lingered in our hearts.</div>
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Couples often become so wrapped up with all the nitty gritty while preparing for their engagement shoots that they forget something very important. Something often overlooked.<br />
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You are not there just to take nice photos. You are making memories, too!<br />
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Think of it this way --- when you look back at your photos, would you really want to remember how your stylist failed to bring that vintage typewriter you wanted? Or how uncomfortable you felt wearing that gown in the middle of the desert? Or even how you and your fiancé almost got into a fight because he didn't want to wear what was picked out for him?<br />
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When you look at your photos, you'd want to look back happily at how wonderful the experience was! (Never mind all the body contortions done to get that perfect pose! Hihi!)<br />
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To make this happen, getting the right people is key.<br />
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What I mean is, you would have to choose people who are not just passionate about what they do, but also people who actually care enough to give more than what you paid for.<br />
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And this is exactly what happened during our engagement shoot!<br />
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I would have to say that we were fortunate to have what I now dubbed as "The Dream Team."<br />
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Let me begin with the gorgeous hair and make-up done by Miss Ten Franco.<br />
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Not one who always gets the chance to wear make-up (my fiancé hates make-up because of the smell, haha!), I was very ecstatic to have Ten do my airbrush make-up for the prenup shoot.<br />
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Her touch was as light as a feather and her fun personality made me feel quite at ease despite being painfully shy towards other people.<br />
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Ten is a talented artist with a good heart. She gives her all to her craft, even going as far as assisting her clients in every way possible during a photo shoot. Personal yet professional.<br />
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We didn't have a prenup stylist, nor did we have anyone else with us during the photo shoot. So having Ten by our side that day was such a blessing to us and I am really grateful for her generous heart.<br />
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And of course, there's the talented couple photographers of Manny and April Photography.<br />
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Manny and April was actually the first wedding supplier we booked after the church and reception venue. We've seen their work through mutual friends who got married and we instantly fell in love with their style of photography. And because getting one of the best wedding photographers was our non-negotiable, we booked them without any second thought. We knew in our hearts that we could trust them to capture our memories, and our trust was well rewarded!<br />
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Manny and my fiancé hit it off right away, both being quite infatuated with photography gear. (April and I could only look on while shaking our heads. Hahaha!) And after talking with April about what we needed for the wedding, everything else just fell into place for us despite the year-long hiatus from wedding preparations. (<i>Thank you so much for that much needed push btw, April! Hihi! Photographer na, coordinator pa! Ayiii!</i>)<br />
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Needless to say, our photos are enough to showcase the incredible talent these two have! They did exactly what we wanted, and delivered so much more!<br />
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What I loved even more about Manny and April is that they are able to make couples feel at ease during the photo shoot (based on our own experience and the reviews we've read). So even though you are not used to getting your photos taken, they will definitely find a way to bring out the real you during the photo shoot.<br />
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And they were really fun to shoot with to boot!<br />
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If you would ask me right now who you should get for your wedding, I do not even have to think about it. Just go and get the Dream Team! :D<br />
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But of course, don't just take my word for it! It is <b><i>your</i></b> photoshoot, after all! Just like everything else during wedding preparations, you really need to think about what would be the "right fit" for you and your future husband.<br />
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For starters, find a photographer that has the same style as that incredible photo you fell in love with on Pinterest. If you really must, go ahead and get that vintage typewriter by all means possible! And if you absolutely have to wear that gorgeous gown despite the scorching heat of the desert --- you have every right to do so!<br />
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But please NEVER forget to enjoy every minute of the experience! (And writing this, I realized the same goes for the wedding itself too!)<br />
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Photography: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MannyAprilPhotography" target="_blank">Manny and April Photography</a><br />
Hair and Make-up: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/makeupbytenfranco" target="_blank">Ten Franco Hair and Make-up Artist</a><br />
Prenup Venue: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pinto-Art-Museum/281376918562097" target="_blank">Pinto Art Museum</a><br />
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I decided to wear the infinity dress I bought online to a friend's wedding so I could experience how it would feel like before making my entourage go through the same thing.<br />
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It is important to pick an infinity dress with good quality fabric as well. The problem is that many suppliers out there sell infinity dresses with thin fabric. They tend to be so thin that even seamless undergarments do not help. This is why i decided to get my own fabric and have a seamstress make the infinity dresses for me. This way, I would have more control over the color and quality of the fabric. And if you buy your fabric in Divisoria, it becomes cheaper too.<br />
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I've always had way too many floral pieces in my wardrobe - which, in my opinion, isn't really a bad thing. Teehee! But because I wanted to change things up a bit, I decided to go for the Hailey skirt from <a href="http://www.shopthriftmarket.com/" target="_blank">Shop Thrift Market</a>.<br />
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I love this particular skirt because even though the print was predominantly tropical, it still had some floral elements incorporated into its design. To complete the outfit, I decided to wear the Dianne overlap top from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tianggequeen" target="_blank">Tiangge Queen</a>, one of the most affordable online shops I've ever come across to date. </div>
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Of course, no outfit is complete without matching perfume! For this particular look, I decided to spritz on Miss Belle from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sophialoveph" target="_blank">Sophia Love PH</a>. I have to say, the scent of Miss Belle is perfect for this look! </div>
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Top: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tianggequeen" target="_blank">Tiangge Queen</a></div>
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Skirt: <a href="http://www.shopthriftmarket.com/" target="_blank">Shop Thrift Market</a></div>
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Whenever I go thrifting, I would usually go for the dresses first, then the tops. (I usually stay away from bottoms unless I find really unique pieces that has excellent quality.)<br>
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One of the pieces that definitely caught my attention was this adorable little peter pan collared dress!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I absolutely love dresses with collars like this! Dresses like this give off a vintage feel and </span>they remind me of the dresses my mother used to force my sister and I to wear when we were still children. Ironically, now that I'm an adult, I absolutely love wearing adorable dresses like this! Call it regression, but I'd say wear what you want!<br>
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<span style="text-align: center;">This particular dress has an inner lining that feels good against the skin. Plus, the floral print makes it such a sweet dress to look at. I definitely felt as cute as a button in this pretty little thing!</span><br>
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Speaking of florals, I also got attracted to this sweet little pastel yellow dress with floral embroidery!</div>
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I loved how the dress fit me, even though I was a little unsure about the style at first. Turns out the dress looked even better when worn!</div>
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What do you guys think of these thrifted pieces?</div>
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I definitely have more thrifted pieces to share with you guys, so please do follow my blog if you want to see more of my thrift fits and thrift hauls!</div>
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If you are based in the Philippines and you want to know which thrift store I got these pieces from, I usually shop at the thrift store near the Anonas LRT station.</div>
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Thank you so much for reading and I hope you have a thrifty day!</div>
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<br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906827621043286720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179605916396959175.post-82713187670279258642014-11-29T20:09:00.001-08:002014-12-31T06:41:16.576-08:00Personal Style: Monochrome Stripes<br />
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And though I am usually against the grain when it comes to my personal style, I decided to try it out. Even more so because my current mood wasn't very colorful lately due to personal troubles.<br />
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I really adore the quality and style of this pencil skirt from <a href="http://instagram.com/pinkboudoir_" target="_blank">Pink Boudoir</a>. The front slit also adds a little hint of sexiness, but still keeping it modest! Leave some to the imagination, ladies!<br />
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I kept this outfit interesting by adding stripes and textures to the mix. And the cute little dreamcatcher necklace from <a href="http://myprettylittleblings.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Little Blings </a>is a nice touch too!</div>
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The stripes on the top also extends to the straps on my feet, and little details like that keep me from getting bored with what I'm wearing.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906827621043286720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179605916396959175.post-91190787179404730892014-11-20T06:04:00.001-08:002014-12-31T06:40:57.240-08:00Kal Features: Ripples By Jenny<div class="MsoNormal">
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Two years ago, I was a mere Instagrammer who simply loved
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Years later, I still am. (Except this time, I blog sometimes
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But despite all that I have seen and experienced in my life, I never
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RipplesOfficialPage" target="_blank">Ripples By Jenny</a> offers pieces that are on trend and
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If you wish to purchase your own pieces from Ripples By
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Let’s face it. They’re everywhere on the Internet.</span></div>
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Whether they are trolling on you or somebody else, it almost
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Personally speaking, I realized that categorizing such
things help a lot in trying to understand or deal with negativity. (I blame
that on my background and experience in Psychology.) Plus, it helps us see the
humor in what these trolls do or say!<o:p></o:p></div>
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This list is partly based on Buzzfeed.com’s article <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/types-of-troll-youll-meet-on-the-internet#1f8eohw" target="_blank">“13 Types of Trolls You’ll Meet On The Internet”</a> written by Robin Edds. I edited
and added a few of my own types to his list, and I also copied his tone of
writing. (Just in case you noticed the similarity.) <o:p></o:p></div>
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Here’s my version of the list: <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>16 Types of Trolls
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</span></span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Spammer.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Usually leaves comments that are copy pasted to
every public account they could find;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Sometimes accompanied by positive comments about
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The most common kind of Instagram troll;<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How
to deal with them:</b> Usually harmless; if they annoy you, simply delete and
block, don’t use hashtags, and when all else fails, turn your IG account
private.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Trololololol</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">.<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->They are bored… really bored;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Likes provoking other people for fun (especially
die-hard fans);<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Wants someone to notice them;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Otherwise reasonable people fueled by Internet
anonymity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to
deal with them:</b> In this case, “don’t feed the troll” applies; if they
persist due to constant feeding by other users, blatantly point it out to spoil
their game then direct their attention to something else (They ARE bored after
all, give them something to do!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Jealous Troll.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Jealous of you but would never admit that they
are;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Usually someone you know;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Often checks your page and sometimes talks s**t
about you behind your back;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Never likes and comments on your photos but
follows your posts religiously.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How
to deal with them:</b> Do nothing; continue being your fab self and relish in
the fact that they put you on a pedestal (even though they would never admit
that they do!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Lurker.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->They lie in wait, and strike the moment they
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to deal
with them:</b> Be flattered. After all, they did spend a lot of time paying
attention to everything you post. Best follower ever!<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Tagger.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Keeps tagging random users on unwanted photos;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Possibly a bot or a random IGer (that doesn’t
even follow you back) trying to either gain more followers or win an Instagram
contest/giveaway.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to
deal with them:</b> Depending on your level of tolerance, these types can be
easily ignored. But if you must, you can easily block them too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Noob</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Leaves comments like “Spam for spam? Recent for
recent? Like for Like? Comment for comment? Follow for follow? Row for row?” on your photos;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The type that follows to unfollow;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Also a very common type of Instagram troll.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to
deal with them:</b> Best ignored. Unless of course you want to play their game,
in which case, go ahead! (I do sometimes, lol!) Besides, some of them are
really nice and even stay as your IG friend! (In which case, they’d no longer
be a troll, hihi!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Fisher.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Leaves random comments on photos or videos to
gain followers;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Quick to change their username;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Sometimes doesn’t even wait for the photo or
video to load before making their comment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Whiner.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Easily offended;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Takes everything as a personal assault;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->If they cannot feel offended directly, they will
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</span></span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Point Misser.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->A form of Whiner that lacks the ability to
detect humor or sarcasm;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Usually emerges during comment battles.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How
to deal with them:</b> Put emoticons to good use. Add a winky face or sarcastic
face to everything you write so they know you're joking or being sarcastic.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Never satisfied; they say you’re too thin, too
fat, too whiny, too stupid, too smart, too sexy, too real, too nice, etc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Under the delusion that their opinions matter; <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Their choice of words often provoke Whiners; <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Online anonymity makes them think that the usual
rules of society don't apply; <span style="text-indent: -18pt;">f</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">orgets that there’s a person behind every IG
account.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to
deal with them: </b>They are simply not worth the worry. Best ignored or
blocked because a lot of times, nothing we say would change their mind.
(Unless of course they’re youngsters simply trying to express themselves --- in which case, we would have to teach them how to state their opinion in a constructive and polite manner.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hater.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Moves from victim to victim saying mean things
to people;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->They don’t need a reason to hate – they just do!<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Can’t be bothered to capitalize letters (and when
they do, they usually capitalize everything and turns into a Shouter – see
number 13);<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Often neglects the proper use of punctuations,
spacing, grammar and spelling;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Often seen trolling on big IG accounts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At least this one tried to spell better. Sort of...<br />
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Nice try, though!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to
deal with them:</b> Haters gonna hate. Potatoes gonna potate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Line Crosser.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Just like a Pokemon evolves to its advanced form,
the Line Crosser is the evolved form of the Hater;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->One of the worst types found on Instagram;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Their weapon of choice includes gender, race,
religion, body image, personal lifestyle attacks, psychological disorders, death, suicide, rape, etc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to
deal with them:</b> Karma’s a b***h. Let her do the rest. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p> </div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">13.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Shouter.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->It doesn't matter what you say or do, they are
easily angered or excited by anything and everything;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Sometimes spawns from comment battles instigated
by the Trololololols or Haters.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to
deal with them:</b> Steal their Caps Lock key. And their Shift keys (just in
case.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Grammar Nazi.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Fairly uncommon kind of IG troll (since IG
followers rarely read captions anyway);<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Usually seen replying to Haters or Shouters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to
deal with them:</b> Proof read everything you post (or suffer their wrath!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Creep.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Whether it’s your chest, your legs, your feet or
your hairy nostril, these guys are always turned on by your posts;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Sometimes uses the Direct Message feature to
send inappropriate photos;<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Usually found lurking in IG accounts featuring
photos of hot girls.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Poser.</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The most dangerous kind of Instagram troll;<o:p></o:p></div>
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needs or uses your identity to troll other people.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">How to
deal with them:</b> Enlist the help of other people to report that account. Let
the Instagram administrators do something about it. NEVER TOLERATE THE POSER!
(Their thoughtless actions could potentially snowball into something that is
irreparable.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Whatever kind of troll we encounter online, <i><b>the best
arsenal we could ever have against them is HUMOR!</b></i> ^_^<br />
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This attitude works best with the knowledge that these
trolls do not know us and that we can’t always please everybody.</div>
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Easier said than done, right? <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is why it is important to connect with people who can relate
with our feelings so that we won’t have to feel alone.<br />
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<b>It is NEVER a good feeling to have mean trolls attack you. </b><br />
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In fact, the initial sting hurts.<br />
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A LOT.<br />
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So much so that we might even be tempted to respond to these trolls with overwhelming emotion.<br />
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But believe me when I say it won't make us feel any better. It won't make us look like the better person either.<br />
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So stop and take a deep breath.<br />
<br />
Step back a bit and think, "Is this person really talking about me? Or are the words being thrown at me right now simply a reflection of their own issues and limited view of the world?"<br />
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Most likely, we would realize that the answer to this question would be "yes."<br />
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Once we understand this, healing would come quicker for us, and we can move on with our head held high.<br />
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Who knows? We might even find ourselves laughing at these
trolls some day!</div>
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And also, remember to accept the support being given by the
people whose opinion actually matters – the ones who actually know and care
about us! <o:p></o:p></div>
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And as for the trolls out there…<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once upon a time, I was an otaku.<br>
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I was an otaku hipster! (Bro fist to those who got the Pewdie Pie reference! Lol!)<br>
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Back when I was still a preteen (approx. 1995 or earlier), my sister and I enjoyed watching numerous random anime on Sky Cable. English subtitled anime did not exist on television at the time, so we had to watch anime without any translation.<br>
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It was so bad that even manga did not have English translations! You had to read them with the manga on one hand and printed translations on the other. (High five to those who experienced this! Lol!)<br>
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Knowing the 'medieval age of anime' that I grew up in, imagine our excitement when Philippine local channels finally began showing more anime on local TV!<br>
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One of my favorite shows back in the day was definitely "Samurai X" or more commonly known as "Rurouni Kenshin."<br>
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And as you all know, the live-action Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno was recently released here in the Philippines. Needless to say, I was very excited to watch it! So excited that I even dressed up for the occasion! Lol!<br>
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When I received this maxi dress courtesy of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/officialcruellaandco" target="_blank">Cruella and Co</a>, the first thing that crossed my mind was that the color reminded me so much of Kenshin's hakama!<br>
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People might think I was going to a party instead of a movie in this outfit, but I do have my own reasons for wearing it. After all, I wanted to wear a Rurouni Kenshin inspired outfit, so never mind what they think! Wear what you want! Hihi!<br>
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To match the theme I was going for, I used my Terranova leather kimono belt (giving a kimono feel to the overall look) and a gray skull scarf to accessorize.<br>
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The skull scarf totally matched this live action movie (which, by the way, was super awesome! The highlight of the movie was definitely its jaw-dropping fight scenes!)<br>
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The <a href="http://www.facebook.com/officialcruellaandco" target="_blank">Cruella and Co</a> Tankxi dress is made of good quality jersey stretch material. The flow of the maxi dress was really nice too, so wearing it made me feel like I was wearing a kimono (just like the characters in the movie!)<br>
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It was like a pseudo-immersive movie experience for me, but without the cosplay!</div>
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Speaking of the movie, I suggest that you guys go and watch "Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno" for yourself! Avoid reading the movie rave reviews. (Save that for later, after watching the film! Hehe!)<br>
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You'd be amazed at how this movie was directed, how the actors and actresses portrayed their roles (Okina is real! Lol!), and how realistic yet mind-blowing the action scenes were!<br>
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As for me, I think nostalgia had a lot to do with what I felt about this movie. Some die-hard fans may even have their own little complaints about the movie. But overall, I think everyone involved in the making of this film did justice to the entire anime/manga franchise.<br>
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It was definitely worth the money I paid for!<br>
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Despite having already expressed much love for <a href="http://instagram.com/happyorganism" target="_blank">Happy Organism</a> on Instagram, I still feel that I was not able to express everything I wanted to say about this particular online shop.<br />
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I have been following Happy Organism on Instagram for quite some time now and I have to say that I am very pleased with the consistency of their posts.<br />
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As a matter of fact, the talent behind this online shop almost always leave me feeling at awe.<br />
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Happy Organism promotes positivity with their posts and spreads joy to shoppers by providing a wonderful online shopping experience. They also have the most unique accessories that are definite works of art. I think you would agree with me once you have seen the photos.<br />
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Knowing how much I love Harry Potter, it comes as no surprise to me when I fell in love with their Harry-Potter inspired potion necklaces.<br />
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Can you see how the details match what the potions stand for? She even got the color of the potions correctly based on the descriptions from the book! Pieces like this could only be conceptualized by someone with exceptional talent.<br />
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Speaking of Harry Potter, I was also quite happy with the most recent product I purchased from them: the Marauder's Map. </div>
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Simply by knowing the amount of love, creativity and hard work that went into the design of the Marauder's map made me feel like it was definitely worth the money I paid for.</div>
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And of course, there is also the Happy Organism Stack Bangles. </div>
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These stack bangles can be custom-made to whatever theme you want designed for you. These are perfect as party giveaways and gifts to friends. Below are examples of these themed bracelets.</div>
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The Promesa bracelet, one of their best sellers, is also one of their items that I enjoyed very much. It is a promise bracelet that you could either keep for yourself or give to your loved ones. The idea is that the Promesa bracelet should act as a constant reminder of the promises you made when you wore it. </div>
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The beads of the Promesa bracelet can be either gold-filled or sterling silver and the bracelet itself is made of hand-braided silk thread. Plus it comes in this adorable little bottle with a cork stopper!<br />
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Of course, there's also their recently released collection: the Animal Totem choker necklaces.<br />
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It is a fun little accessory that has different meanings for each choker necklace. Choosing which Animal Totem you are most attracted to is actually part of the fun when purchasing this item. <span style="text-align: center;">These are perfect to wear if you are going for that 90's look! </span></div>
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Here is a photo of me wearing their Sparrow Animal Totem necklace (which, incidentally, has a description that suits me so well!)</div>
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I hope you enjoyed reading this post! If you decided to visit Happy Organism because of this post, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think of them! ^_^<br />
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One of my very first fashion inspirations came from an American teen 90's sitcom called "Clarissa Explain It All."<br />
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The show follows the life of a normal teenager named Clarissa Darling as she literally explains to the audience her thoughts about typical pre-adolescent concerns like school life, boys, acne, etc. Sort of like a video blog.<br />
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I can't really remember how old I was when I first encountered this show, but I do remember how much I loved it. In fact, I loved it so much that it literally affected the way I dressed for several years until college. (On a side note, I totally shipped Clarissa and Sam in that show! Lol!)<br />
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Incidentally, today was the perfect day to post an outfit with this color scheme!</div>
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This particular outfit reminded me so much of the fashion in that show, which was totally 90's! Of course, I added some of my own personal touches, and the Farah skirt in yellow from <a href="http://www.shopthriftmarket.com/" target="_blank">Shop Thrift Market</a> was perfect for it!<br />
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Farah Skirt: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/Leather%20belt%20and%20skull%20scarf:%20Terranova%20Tata%20fringe%20bag:%20Fashion%20Cravings%20Official" target="_blank">Shop Thrift Market</a></div>
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The origami cut out of the skirt added a little bit of quirkiness needed to complete my overall look. I still have a couple of outfit ideas that would look good with this skirt, and I'm really looking forward to wearing this again!<br />
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The Farah skirt from <a href="http://www.shopthriftmarket.com/" target="_blank">Shop Thrift Market</a> also comes in other colors as well, and it would be a nice piece to have in your wardrobe so you could spruce up an outfit and make it more interesting!<br />
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Last but not the least, I rocked this look wearing the black creepers bought from Projectshoephoria (as if I didn't have enough creepers already, lol!)<br />
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I love these creepers because they looked like the "bulldog shoes" that was so "in" when I was still in Grade School. I really wanted to wear bulldog shoes at the time, but it was prohibited in my school. So yeah, now I'm wearing it! Yolo, y'know! Wear what you want! Lol!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906827621043286720noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179605916396959175.post-9599530837464850722014-08-08T19:25:00.001-07:002016-10-20T05:07:22.219-07:00Trends For Less: Creepers<br />
Typhoon season is here again, which means floods, floods, and more floods! This is why I decided to make a blog post dedicated to creepers!<br />
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No, I don't mean the creepy men stalking your profile.<br />
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I have always admired how Jenn Im of Clothes Encounters styled her T.U.K. creepers. (Actually, she is the reason why I began wearing platform shoes in the first place.)<br />
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Just to give a little background, I first discovered Jenn's Youtube channel over a year ago and I instantly fell in love with her unique style. So when I first saw her video about styling creepers, I got so inspired that I wanted to get a pair of my own. However, at the time, it was really hard to find shops that sell platform shoes of any kind (especially here in the Philippines).<br />
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I tried browsing online shops (which was the only place I found creepers) but I was too wary of doing my shopping online. Because of this, I tried looking for those that do meet-up or has an actual store I could visit.<br />
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The first pair of creepers I have ever owned (or in this case, "platform shoes" would be a more appropriate term) was from a brand called B Club. I bought this particular pair for a rather expensive price at Landmark Trinoma. (I'm ashamed! Huhu!)<br />
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Fortunately, it was made of such good quality material that I was (and still am) able to put it to good use in numerous outfits despite having gone through numerous floods. It was from my experience using this particular pair that I began to call platform shoes in general "flood-proof."<br />
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The next pair I bought was from a shop in Market! Market! called Androgyne Manila. I discovered Androgyne Manila through their Instagram account. However, the one in charge of their IG account rarely replies to comment inquiries and wasn't very accommodating. I really wanted the creepers so I decided to just drop by their store in Market! Market! (since they were having a sale anyway.)<br />
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I bought their T.U.K.-inspired black creepers last year for 1,350 pesos or 30 USD.<br />
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If you are a Philippine resident and want a good pair of creepers (or any unique pair of shoes for that matter), I would suggest that you check out these two Instagram online shops: <a href="http://instagram.com/projectshoephoria" target="_blank">@Projectshoephoria</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/scene_stealer" target="_blank">@Scene_Stealer</a>.<br />
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Projectshoephoria and Scene Stealer both offer fashionable and trendy shoes at affordable prices. They carry the exact same pairs that the more popular online shops (that shall not be named) sell for twice or thrice the price!<br />
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The only problem with these two IG shops is that they tend to carry limited sizes for particular styles. This is why I decided to mention both of them so that you would have more options to choose from when shopping.<br />
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Interested to rock creepers but not really sure how to style it in outfits? Watch the YouTube video linked below and be inspired by Jenn Im of Clothes Encounters!<br />
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I hope you were able to draw some useful information or even inspiration from this blog post! Thank you for reading and have a thrifty day!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906827621043286720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179605916396959175.post-29672197023821784472014-07-29T04:53:00.002-07:002014-12-31T06:39:00.192-08:00Personal Style: Sheer Aztec and Lace<br />
To be honest, blogging about my personal style never crossed my mind when I first started this blog.<br />
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The reason for this is because whenever I think about what to wear, I never actually <b><i>think</i></b> it through -- I just simply experiment with what I have and see what looks good on me.<br />
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This habit came from the fact that most of my clothes growing up were hand-me-downs given by family members. So you could just imagine the randomness of the clothes I receive in terms of style. ^^;<br />
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However, this particular outfit changed my mind because I realized that I had a bit more to say about it than my usual outfits. (Just a little bit, hehe!)<br />
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Let's start by talking about this unique Jermaine pullover that I bought from <a href="http://instagram.com/fromtheracks" target="_blank">From the Racks</a>, my favorite online thrifting shop to date.<br />
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I absolutely love the Aztec-like lace detail on the paneled sleeves of this pull over. It's so unique that I even have a hard time describing it. ^^; All I know is whenever I wear this, I can be absolutely sure that no one else would be wearing the same thing as I am. ^_^<br />
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To compliment the detailing on the pullover and to elongate my body as well, I wore my wish bone and Deathly hallows silver necklaces from <a href="http://myprettylittleblings.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Little Blings</a> and the Veritaserum necklace gifted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bec0ntagious" target="_blank">Happy Organism</a>.<br />
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If you want to see more of my personal style, you may want to follow <a href="http://instagram.com/prettycutequirky" target="_blank">@prettycutequirky</a> on Instagram because I post my outfits there more often! ^_^ Thank you so much for reading and I hope you have a thrifty day! :)</div>
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Ever since my television broke down and my mom stopped the cable subscription, YouTube became my primary substitute for television.<br>
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You would be amazed at the amount of work YouTubers put on their channels. Or even at how well their YouTube videos were made! XD<br>
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I love searching for random videos on YouTube. But while browsing through the YouTube universe, I often stumble upon GOLD (at least in my opinion. :P) My top pick would definitely be my favorite YouTuber, Jenn Im of Clothes Encounters.<br>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kal's Pick # 1:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/clothesencounters" target="_blank">Clothes Encounters</a></span></h4>
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Jenn does a lot of fashion videos and vlogs. She has such an amazing and cool personality I can't even begin to explain it! XD Just know this: whenever I watch her videos, I can't help but fall in love with her!<br>
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I love the clever way Jenn talks about her thrift hauls, plus I think she has incredible taste in clothing! Below is a sample old video of hers. I have to say that the quality of Jenn's more recent videos are way better compared to this one, but I still enjoy watching this old video each and every time.<br>
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Kal's Pick # 2: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/grav3yardgirl" target="_blank">Grav3yard Girl</a></span></h4>
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Bunny is a YouTuber I recently discovered while watching <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/PewDiePie" target="_blank">Pewdie Pie</a>'s video gaming channel. (How that happened, I have no idea.) I especially adore Bunny's sense of humor and funny facial expressions. And she says the darnest things, I can't even! XD<br>
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She's so funny I have to share another one! Lol! :D</div>
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But more than her thrift hurls, I LOVE LOVE LOVE watching Bunny's "Swamp Family Mail" videos, "Does This Thing Really Work" videos and "Follow Me Around" videos. And I loved her even more when I found out that she was also interested in the paranormal.<br>
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Kal's Pick # 3: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ThriftDrifter" target="_blank">Thrift Drifter</a></span></h4>
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I always appreciate it when YouTube thrift haul videos are accompanied by lookbooks and styling. I love this particular YouTube channel exactly for that reason. I love the vintage feel of her feminine outfits and I absolutely adore her vintage dresses! XD She gets the best deals for the cutest things and she is skilled at DIYs as well!<br>
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Kals' Pick # 4: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ThriftersAnonymous" target="_blank">Thrifters Anonymous</a></span></h4>
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Whenever I'm cashless, sad and pathetic, I love watching follow-me-around-the-thrift-store videos (just like Bunny's videos that I showed you a while ago). If I can't shop for myself, at least I could vicariously enjoy shopping through these videos!<br>
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I guess that's it for my top picks for YouTube Thrift Haul Channels. Let me know in the comments below which of the channels you enjoyed watching! Or if you have your own YouTube channel that you want me to check out, please leave the link below. :D<br>
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Thank you for reading and have a thrifty day! ^_^<br>
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With the emergence of shopping through online social networking sites and applications like Facebook and Instagram, the joys of online shopping became even more accessible and instantaneous to shoppers from all walks of life.<br />
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One obvious difference would be the social interaction involved. After all, that is what "online social networking" is all about.<br />
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To be honest, I rarely shop through Facebook (unless I find them on Instagram) simply because there are too many clicks involved before you get to see the actual merchandise. (Yes, I'm lazy that way.)<br />
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This is why I prefer shopping online through Instagram - it's quick , straight to the point , and very appealing to a visual person like myself.<br />
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It could also be more personal and fun than shopping through websites or actual stores because the owner/administrator could like and even comment on your photos.<br />
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I noticed that Instagram online shops who create a theme for their photos or specialize in particular one-of-a-kind merchandise seem to get the most following and revenue from Instagram. This is especially true for Philippine-based online shops.<br />
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Don't be lazy and do some research about the online shop you are interested to buy from. As a precautionary measure, take screenshots of their Instagram page, the photo of the product you want to buy, the conversations you had with the owner/administrator in comment boxes, and also a photo of the shop owner (if available). Take note of the bank or money transfer details they sent you because this could help you track them down if they turned out to be scammers.<br />
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A lot of times, Instagram online scammers turn out to be either misguided teens or immature adults who think they can get away with it (even though they had given their real name). And it happens too, because a lot of Filipino buyers rarely take legal action and simply posts these online sellers as "bogus." (Which won't really do much help in getting your money back.) Of course, there also exists the "real scammers" with the actual fake IDs and major modus operandi backing them up. (Those are the kinds of scammers that may be harder to detect.)<br />
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But be cautious about these feedbacks as well. I have never been scammed online before, but I almost got close to being bamboozled by an online shop that USED TO BE a legitimate and trusted online shop.<br />
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Take note that it was my first time transacting with that shop and my first time to buy an item on a pre-ordered basis. </div>
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I realized that the shop might be scrupulous the moment the delays started coming. At first it was only days. And then it became weeks. </div>
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I waited patiently to receive a reply about my item since it was on a pre-ordered basis and I understood that it was not easy to get a hold of. But I received zero replies or updates from this seller. I started to get really angry. And I mean, REALLY ANGRY. (And you must know that I rarely get angry.) </div>
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And you will not like me when I am angry.</div>
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The first reply I received was from her previous reseller. (She was really lucky the reseller replied for her at the time because I was already getting ready to file legal action against her.) When I got the reply from her reseller, I was able to acquire her Facebook page and was able to contact her. She made so many excuses for the delay and replied intermittently through Facebook. Despite the lack of replies, I tried my best to be patient with this seller, but she really made it difficult to do so.<br />
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What's more infuriating about the delay is that apparently, this lady had all the time in the world to take SELFIES.<br />
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She even posted them as her Facebook profile picture. --- And yet she did not have the time to reply to me! I mean, seriously?!</div>
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I was seriously getting furious but I did not hound her about it and was even kind. But then several <b>MONTHS</b> passed and I finally got fed up (and kind of scared) when she suddenly deactivated her Facebook account. </div>
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Based on her previous FB status updates, I think she was either going through a really bad break up or having some serious issues with her in-laws. And to be brutally honest, I could really care less because it is NOT a good excuse for her irresponsible manner of running her business. (And besides, she could be making it all up.)</div>
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<i><b>Reality Check: I am a CUSTOMER, not her friggin' FRIEND. </b></i></div>
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If she can't handle it, then put the online business on hiatus. Or ask someone else to manage it. She's only hurting her own reputation as a legit seller anyway.</div>
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I had her real name, pictures, and all the other precautions I mentioned previously. I gave her one last warning through a text message (implying that I am ready to sue her) and gave her a way out (told her if she cannot get my pre-ordered item for me, she should just ship on-hand items of my choice worth the money I paid her). </div>
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She agreed and I finally got items for the money I sent her, which relieved me to no end. When the transaction finally ended, I immediately un-followed and blocked her account.</div>
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Long after this incident, I got contacted by another one of her previous resellers. She was not getting any reply and asked me if I got my items from the same shop. She told me that she saw my old comments on the IG page and decided to contact me, afraid that she was being scammed by her previous supplier (She transacted with this online seller before and the transaction was smooth at the time). I told her that I eventually got my items (but not the one I pre-ordered) after several months, but it would not have happened if I didn't imply legal action against her. I told her what I did to get updates from this seller and gave her some advice on how to handle the situation.<br />
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Several days later, the reseller reported to me that she finally got her items too, but some of the items were the wrong design and color. She was disappointed with the transaction because she was also accountable to her own buyer who ordered the item from her. </div>
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Apparently, this lady is still being the useless irresponsible seller that she was at the time I bought from her.<br />
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Her policy? Selfies first!</div>
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Before this incident, I usually steered clear from buying pre-ordered items. Needless to say, after this incident, I avoid them like the plague.</div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;"># 3 Online pictures and captions could be deceiving.</span></i></b></h4>
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Be prepared to take a risk with your purchase, especially if the item is second hand or it is your first time to buy from that online shop. I've seen buyers complain about receiving secondhand items that were dilapidated and practically unusable. (But also be realistic with your expectations, especially if the item is being sold for a very cheap price.)<br />
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I have even seen second hand items being passed off as brand new. So PLEASE BE CAREFUL.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>#4 A huge following on Instagram does not necessarily mean the online shop is legit.</i> </span></b></h4>
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Or that the seller is accommodating and responsible for that matter. And always be careful when purchasing online (even if you've purchased from that online shop before). Make tip # 1 your online shopping habit. It's better to be safe than sorry!<br />
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Although most of these accounts are helpful, please be advised that owners of these accounts do not always do their research. So take what they say with a grain of salt. Do your own research and you will eventually find legit and trusted online sellers of your own!<br />
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I guess that's it for now. ^_^<br />
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Do you agree with what I wrote on my post? Did I forget to mention anything? Do you shop through Instagram as well? Please leave a comment below and share your own Instagram online shopping experience!<br />
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Thank you so much for reading and happy shopping! ;-)<br />
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