personal picks for NM's TOP 6-10 for fall

my top picks for Neiman Marcus' TOP 6-10 essentials for the fall....

6. Narrow Pants

Goldsign 14-K Gold Envy Jeans
$325 or PhP 16,675.26

from afar, most skinnny jeans all look alike, right? but i got glued to this particular one in an isntant. it's your typical dark wash jeans, with a golden twist ;) it has 14-karat yellow gold spun into the fabric. talk about feeling royal...discreetly! lol!

7. Dresses
BCBG Max Azria Kimono Wrap Dress
$280 or PhP 14,366.38

i spent SO much time ogling at the dresses in their selection, that i had a seriously hard time deciding on just ONE piece. i had to eliminate at least 5 favorites, and was tempted so many times just to post a classic wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg just to make it easier for me! lol! *lazylazy*

but definitely no regrets on this one. price is just right for a versatile wrap dress like this one. hello, a Prada keyring can cost just as much! lol! it's 100% silk with white ribbon & black lace-print trim.

beautiful, just beautiful...

8. Bold Gold
Rebecca Norman Oval Hoops
$150 or PhP 7,696.28

18-karat yellow gold vermeil.
classic, cheap, versatile, and just imagine the mileage! you can wear this even in your 60s!! i even know women past their 70s who still wear hoops (and of the J.Lo kind!) lol!



9. Black Leggings
Norma Kamali Catsuit
$170 or PhP 8,722.45

yep, the 80's is back, and have no plans of going away anytime soon. lol! thousands across the world have already pulled out their leggings from their disco days at the back of their closets, and wearing them everywhere! some even to church! lol!

if yours are already worn out...and well, stretched out, you can always buy a new pair. sure, you can go for the $12.99 ones at Target or Costco, but you can also slash some serious dough on a luxe piece like this one. why buy just plain leggings, when you can buy an uber-sexy catsuit? teenyboppers wear leggings...you, on the other hand, are a lady of zhazhing. ladies, represent!! ;)


10. Boots and Booties

Christian Louboutin Suede Ankle Boot
$870 or PhP 44,638.40

any season in 2006 would just NOT be complete without featuring a Louboutin. everybody's in on the craze...unfortunately, so am i. they're sexy as hell, and photograph oh so well!!! lol! they even make my awkward feet look like Aphrodite's! lol!

hate to break it, but yeah...Manolo just have to take a break and relax for the rest of the year or so...Louboutin is hot, and we all just want to be burned, baby! lol!

there, that's my TOP 10 picks for the fall, according to neimanmarcus.com...and despite the financial incapacity, i have this strange satisfaction just drooling over these items for the past 36 hours. lol.

Manolo goes western!!!

i am beat! which is why i wasn't able to post anything yesterday. i just needed some serious "me" time. actually, i still haven't had that, despite my update absence. i tried to relax, but all i could think about was blah and blah. fuck this world. materialism is the only escape i have! lol!

with that said, i'm going to keep this short, and wallet-draining sweet...

the Daisy Duke is here to stay...well, at least 'til the end of fall. lol! even the shoe god Manolo dipped his leadtips on some sexy western flava....

Manolo Blahnik Two-tone Western Boot

$1,050 or PhP 53652.59

this particular pair kindda reminds me of that Juicy Couture and Ana Sui butterfly boots i posted about last month.

















Manolo Blahnik Tooled Western Boot

$895 or PhP 45732.44












Manolo Blahnik Calfskin Western Boot

$1,050 or PhP 53,652.59

this one's a safer choice compared to the two-toned pair. it's more versatile, therfore insuring more mileage compared to its flashier counterpart of the same pricetag! =)

all photos from:
check out the rest of the cowgirl frenzy at neimanmarcus.com


if you're lucky, and just SO not like me right now...

BUY! and pretty please email me and send me photos, so i may drool over your loot, wish you the best, and secretly come up with a devious plan to hunt you down and steal your life. lol!

damn ladies, i need some SERIOUS vaccccaaayyyyyy....my neurosis is getting worse by the second, it's not even funny.

Marc by Marc Jacob wedges + Victoria's Secret alternatives

i don't like the sun. i really don't. we're not very good friends. i hate him, and there are times wherein i really feel like he hates me too. yes, i'm nuts.

but living in the Philippines has made it harder and harder for my spoiled-little-princess-need to stay sweat-free, all the time. after a while, you just have to embrace the fact that you're already stuck, so might as well make the most out of it...or get used to it, but still go on complaining. whichever way goes for you.

later on, you slowly see the "beauty of it all". especially here in Cebu, where there aren't much skyscrapers to block the dreaded sun from ruining your newly-micropeeled skin (compared to Metro Manille). but it does make up with a lot of other perks. afterall, there's always basement parking, and superblack tint for your car. ;) nope, no valet parking in Cebu. =P

all year round, it feels like summer in Cebu. sure, there's the occasional thunderstorms and cloudy days (my fave). but most of the time, it's always (TOO) fucking hot, it's not even funny.

but as i just said earlier, it DOES have a lot of perks. the world is slowly picking up on how fabulous the beaches are...so there are like more and more new establishments opening on a monthly basis. cute korean boys (oh god, after that Lee Dong Wook issue, i SO started noticing koreans more!), and finally GOOD restaurants (cuisine, in particular). by good, i mean, up to par. if you want world-class cuisine, Shangri-la Mactan is the only way to go. but all the local chains are fabulous. omg...sudden craving for bbq. love love love. -->fat fat fat!

one of the major perks is you get to wear nearly-slutty shorty shorts all the time, and it's justifiable! lol! Cebu's "style" is basically laid-back, breezy, "summery". and majority (both men and women) DO their best not to look "trying hard". which is fine by me.

so with micro-minis and shorty-shorts at large, the only way you could really accentuate those leggitylegs are (if one happens to be blessed, and just pray to god they are) with fabulous footwear...and spray-on leg bronzers (but don't forget to be immaculately HAIR-FREE for crying out loud!) for COMFORTABLE daywear besides flip-flops, a pair of sexy wedges is the way to go (so as long as you have perfectly-pedicured tippy-toes!). then chuck them after 7PM! lol! pumps are better for clubbing, hello.

but for daytime, i'd still want to lounge around I.T. Park or Off-Roads Cafe's roofdeck (early morning *gawd* or 5PM the earliest!!) looking like this...;) i like sunny backgrounds so as long it's on print.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Grosgrain Ankle Wrap Wedge

original price: $225 or PhP 11,531.56

NOW ON SALE: $113 or PhP 5,791.41!!!

gotta love clearance sales baby!!!!

photo creds: neimanmarcus.com

all photos below are from victoriassecret.com (in my drastic effort to be frugal. *struggles* must...save...moolah...)
if you still don't feel like shelling out more than a hundred bucks, or 5k pesos on a pair of decent wedges, fine...go for something disposable like these...

Victoria's Secret Sequin espadrille sandal $28 or PhP1,435.04 marked down from $35.

it's hot...for now. sooner or later, there's a very big possibility those sequins might start to annoy you (coz you're the only one who can actually see them up close). don't worry, just remember, you got your shoe fix for less than $30! so be happy...=)

i actually like these better though...

Victoria's Secret Anklestrap espadrille sandal

for only $25 or PhP 1,281.28

but denim and gold? hmmmmm...again, "disposable", but it'll make you feel cute for a week or two.

now, if you really need some major help in height-boosting, you could always go for a pair like this.

Victoria's Secret Embroidered wedge sandal

$58 or PhP 2,972.58

but i just dread the "boatshoe" look...and the embroidery is too damn disturbing. too..."cowgirl goes to Hooters".

shooters, anyone? lol

now this...let's just say, i'd rather be a hooker dressed as Daisy Duke (sans boots) with the previous wedges, than be caught anywhere dead, near, and much less *shudder* actually wearing this...thing.

again, from Victoria's Secret...this totally changed my mood for VS earlier. i'm not even going to a add a link to this. it's too horrid for words. fugly bugly.

Legwrap wedge sandal $36 or PhP 1,845.05

"A sweet & sexy look that wedges out fall's competition. Imported silk/polyester satin. 3 3/4" covered wedge heel."

hwat??!!!! sweet and sexy?? wedges out fall's competition??!!! jeezz...

in the end, it's really up to what you guys want. for a pair of Marc by Marc Jacobs (on sale), you can already buy 3 or 4 pairs from Victoria's Secret, or some other secondary lines. your call. it's all bout priorities, girl.

oh what the hell...i'm going for the MJs!!!! lol!

Bergdorf gold flats fest!!!

found a couple of great steals of metallic feet candy on the dumping bin of bergdorfgoodman.com!!

Gucci Flat Thong sandal for $213 or PhP 10,916.55 a major plummet from it's $425 or PhP 21,781.84 pricetag!!!

this one's a keeper for me...even when the time comes people start getting sick of gold! lol!



both photos from: bergdorfgoodman.com
Jimmy Choo metallic skimmer flats for only $148 or PhP 7,585.21 from $295 or PhP 15,119.16!!!


oh come on!!! Jimmys for less than PhP10K people!! even that's cheap for the major stingers of Cebu.

*knock knock BT!!!*

i'm not much into flats, coz i'm a bit unblessed on the height department, but i'd wear these babies to a day out with the girls...or a boy *winkydoo!*...anytime! it'll definitely spice up any bland Cebu uniform of white tops and bottoms...;)

top picks for new designer markdowns

i tried to resist...but i just couldn't. you all understand how i feel right? i should really unsubscribe to these damn email newsletters from all my favorite sites. it really just started with innocent curiousity, and wanting to be updated, just looking at all those eye candy...which in turn have evolved into this whole monstrous addiction for online retail!! =( or =)... sheesh!!!

i was browsing AGAIN through the SALE section of eluxury.com and i just can't help but post these lovely goodies to you guys...hoping that at least one of YOU can get your hands on them, instead of me. and hopefully, you guys can do it soon, so it'll be sold out in like a few days, and i really wouldn't be able to find a way to get MY greedy hands on them!!! lol!

for the past two days, it was those two DKNY glazed leather bags (my "substitutes" for the almost-impossible to get Balenciaga Le Dix Motorcycle bag). tonight, i had eyes only for these four beauties. and all less than $400! see??? be proud of me please for trying my best to be frugal!!!! lol! i have so long dreamt of being a "smart shopper". and i think i just might be able to pull this off...especially coz i'm no longer daddy's little girl, and i need to "grow up", zero expense account, and all... *POUT!!*

Rock and Republic
Flame Trim Pump with crystals's original price? $495 or PhP 25,468.49...

NOW ONLY $249 or PhP 12,811.42!!


this can most definitely spruce up any solid-colored outfit. be it a wrap-dress, or even just a tank or tee with a pair of gorgeous skinny jeans!

Dior

Diorlita Espadrille Sandal. original price? $375 or PhP 19,294.31...

NOW ONLY $188 or PhP 9,672.88

they have these in orange as well...but i'm loving this lime one just fine! DIOR espradilles for less than 10K PESOS PEOPLE!!!

TAKE THAT eBay PEOPLE!!! LOL!! =)

Dior Diorlita Wraparound Sandal original price? $360 or PhP 18,522.54...

NOW ONLY $160 or PhP 8,232.24!!! NOW C'MON! THAT'S ALREADY A 10K DROP!!! lol! *evil tempter*

now THIS is especially dedicated to flats-loving Cebuanas. we all know how almost impossible Cebuano men are when it comes to stilettos...they pick on you nonstop, even when they're loving the effect it (stilettos)gives us! lol!

edit: OMG!! this pair is even CHEAPER at saks!! ONLY $127.90 or PhP 6,580.65!!! BUY NOW NOW NOW!!!

DKNY
Gold Stretch Twill Jacket original price? $295 or PhP 15,178.19

NOW ONLY $179 or PhP 9,209.82

ok, i know you guys might not see this as a "bargain". but REALLY, it IS.
1. it's a DKNY (LOL!!! label whore label whore!!!!)
2. this particular color is quite uncommon, and can carry on even after a few years. it looks almost neutral!! screw BEIGE!!! THIS ONE'S A MUST!!!
3. it'll be perfect for Club Vudu or Formo...then afterwards snuggle up at Mr. A's or Mountain View (for you Cebu party people) ...in style!!
4. it's simply just GORGEOUS!!

Chloe belted boots + DKNY (on SALE!)

here's a tip for y'all...

IF YOU'RE BROKE, OR HAVE JUST MAXED OUT YOUR CREDIT CARD (which resulted to the confiscation of your credit card...), DO NOT BROWSE ONLINE SHOPS!!!!

remember when i said those yummy butterfly boots from Juicy Couture and Ana Sui are to die for, but you can't really use 'em here in the Philippines...much less CEBU?!?! well, i didn't exactly listen to my own advice...as usual.

i am LOVIN♥ the new belted boot from Chloe! nevermind those butterfly boots, at least THESE can serve you well for a longer time! plus the fact they look SO god-damn comfortable! i haven't seen this in person (which is a GOOD thing, coz i just might swipe away yet another debt on my dad's mastercard)...but knowing Chloe's sumptuous buttery-soft leather, i'll just assume these boots are as magnificent (leather quality) as those lovely Paddingtons!

photo taken from neimanmarcus.com

for $885 or PhP 45,534.58...THEY BETTER BE!!!!

ok, excuses to buy them? hmmm...well, they have chunky (but not TOO chunky, which is GOOD) heels, so you can use them for a longer time WALKING. those planned trips to Singapore, or Hong Kong, or to the US would be perfect to wear these babies. if not, fine, use them at BTC or Ayala. nobody would care, as long as you don't get conscious. REPRESENT GIRLS, REPRESENT!

i accidentally (ok, PURPOSELY) clicked on the Shop our Sale section of eluxury.com... and i found these two DKNY bags that i was eyeing on a few months ago (yehey! good things come to those who wait!!!)...
DKNY Glazed Leather Flap Satchel
originally priced at $295 (PhP 15,178.19), dropped to $199 (PhP 10,238.85)...
they have this in black and saddle. i'm personally liking the saddle one...but then again, this particular dark ocean is growing on me by the second! lol! what else is new?=)

kindda reminds you of the cult status Balenciaga Le Dix Motorcycle, huh?

now i know i said there are TWO bags, but i'm having trouble uploading the other photo, i don't know WHY!!! grrrr....blogspot hates me!=(

anyway, just check out the other bag (much simpler, but more expensive, yet has more "lasting power" than this particular one i just featured)


i'm hungry...who wants to take me out for brunch at 2PM? lol! i haven't eaten anything all day!!!=( wait...WOOHOO!!! that's a first! lol!!! maybe this way, i could finally fit in those boxload of spanking brand new skinny jeans i bought 2 months ago, and still haven't worn not even once!=( sigh... so sad naman my life....

that thing is Hermes?!!?

OMG...i just have to let this out of my system. i didn't want to bitch bout this, but seriously, i'm SO bothered...

i accidentally got on amazon.com, and for no reason, i typed "HERMES" on their search engine...and take a looksie on what i ugh found!! NASTY NASTY NASTY!!!

do THESE *shudder* look like they come from the high heavenly house of HERMES??!

sigh...when are these people ever going to quit? i guess NEVER!

ok, for one thing...if you can afford to buy ANYTHING from HERMES, then you could at least do something with those fugly legs first! oh god! such blasphemy!! lol!

secondly, it's $26.99! even daily planner REFILLS or some other paper thingie with an H stamped on it at HERMES cost way more than that!!!

check it out at here!



ok, i'm no expert but CLEARLY it's a fakie! and to think i had so much respect for amazon.com for their "honest" selection! oh god oh god! what would TT say if she finds out that one of her favorite site has actually been infested with counterfeits??!?

call me a snob, but that is just SO NOT RIGHT! call me pretentious, but hey, at least my i don't go around calling some cheapass strings of leather stitched on to a wooden sole "HERMES SANDAL" when they could always just say "gladiator sandals" or just plain "leather sandals"!!!!!! call me an ignorant bitch still, coz prior to this THING, i didn't know that you could SELL through amazon.com either. selling stuff online isn't my cup of tea. if it works for you, fine. but don't go labelling stuff when they're actually not.

i still have loads of respect for the mt. everest of all brands (as Mrs. T would say)...eventhough bitchdiva La Lohan's been trashing the whole image of class and elegance that Hermes has been eminating since the release of their first ever women's collection in 1929! hey, i'm no bag expert like mrs. t but i still know my fashion history dammit! lol!

<---i love those thongs though (footwear, not the knickers! lol!). what are those? Gucci or Manolos? if you guys know, message me! =) photos taken from: celebworld.org

Juicy Couture fever!

i've been avoiding Juicy Couture for a while coz of all the hype it's been getting since the their terry hoodies and trackpants phenomenon. everybody was wearing them! celebrities from class A to D were making them multicolored uniforms! even Oprah (before massive weight loss) haev been constantly seen wearing them. she was even wearing them during that whole Hermes issue in Paris! call me a sucker for advertising, but i must admit, i do own a few pairs of them, and it doesn't mean i hate them, coz they really are super comfy especially on the toosh.;) but of course, like you all know, you can hardly use it here in the philippines. but aside from that, i love them. they're so easy to pack, they're comfortable, and they're cute.=P but after last night's on the quilted belt bag, i just couldn't help but browse through the rest of the collection. i've asked help from a friend to work these pics so i wouldn't have to upload so many photos. lol. lazy me!!=) and i just HAD to post these coz i'm currently lusting over them (and of course wondering how the hell i could afford ALL of them). i love love love them, but i also can't help but feel that JC has been "copying' their designs on the hits of Marc Jacobs and Chanel (quilted leather), LV (the charms), and other designers as well. but who cares? JC is way cheaper compred to most of these super expensive (but oh so worth it!) designer labels that if you get tired of it, it won't hurt to "archive" them or for some, give them away!

i love their new jewelry collection. especially these damn crowns. i love crowns, but don't we all? who doesn't want to feel like royalty? or in this case, pretend to be like one, since not all of us can afford to be drizzled in diamonds. i swear all these royalty figures are such bad influences. if not for them, we wouldn't be the socialclimbers that we all are now.;) lol.
sidebyside, this funky, playful charm necklace from Juicy Couture. $75.00 or PhP 3,912.49. the pave crown one is around PhP 4,955.82

their new earrings weren't bad either. these are my top 3 faves. again, i can't help that the hoops with the charms kindda resembles the one from LV. hmm..maybe that's why i like it? lol. designer slut.
this is a collection of all the charms that i personally WANT! i love them, especially those little handcuffs. cute, naughty, cheeky!=) the bracelet itself, is reasonable for $35 (PhP 1,825.83) and is way cheaper compared to the charms (each) that just HAS to be bought. lol. and you think you could save that much-needed money by staying away from all those damn LV and Chanel!

would you look at these gorgeous gold bracelets? they're funky, and yet still maintains that imnotthatbigofaslut elegance. this double-layered charm bracelet is my personal fave, and beautifully priced at only $65 or PhP 3,390.82. i'd buy this piece in a heartbeat if i can only have my card back, or if JC's available at the nearest mall or shop.=( online shopping is the only way to go in cases like this...sigh.

this is the wristlet version of the hip bag i posted last night. the white leather is just yummy, noh? priced (still quite heftily for a JC) at $155 or PhP 8,085.81. the wallet i think is already a steal at $43 or PhP 2,347.49!

this belt is so daisy duke meets...hmm...lady guinevere? lol. i'm running low on descriptive ideas, seriously. all i know is i love it. paired with skinny jeans, and a basic top, i'm ready to go! $150 or PhP 7,824.98, this belt can definitely last a few years in your closet. it's not as faddish as all the rest in the collection.
i also kindda like these butterfly cowboy boots. they're not every "usable", especially here in Havaianas country -Cebu, but they certainly are cute! but they look quite similar to the Ana Sui butterfly boots -NOW ON SALE!(and even cheaper compared to the JC ones!) see? good things really do come to those who wait! lol. but still, there are a lot of far more better-looking boots out there. this one is just for those dress-up cowboy parties where nobody actually smells like one, and nobody drinks beer!=)

and of course, how can we forget about our beloved poochies? they are afterall, our real bestfriends. ♥ the kind who never judges us for all our bad decisions on life, school, family, career, and especially love or just men. it's just right to pamper them for all their love and loyalty! besides, we all have to admit that uber cute dogs have become a staple accessory to any stylish set. so you see, when feeling guilty on spending too much on your dog(s), remind yourselves that if your dog looks good, they're also making you look better.;) lol. yes, i am that low...using dogs to get attention!