Midnight last night, I impulsively bought this...

I have too much black, so decided on gold. I just hope I got the right size... 

Next week's private sale is also something to look forward to.

MELISSA GIVEAWAY ON AVA

Just reminding you guys that you still have a few days to invite your friends to AVA! And you might just be lucky enough to win a pair of MELISSA shoes and P3,000 worth of gift certificate.

This week on AVA: VIETA on sale and a MELISSA shoe giveaway!

It's bags and shoes for the first half of August on AVA. New this week is the VIETA bags private sale. 

Vieta is known for its impeccable tailoring and elegant designs. International fashion publications such as Seventeen, Cosmopolitan and Instyle featured Vieta bags in the "get the look for less" section of the magazines. Vieta has gained universal appeal mainly because of its success in delivering the best quality designer bags that are trendy and completely unique at an affordable price!

A few months ago, I bought the Deyn bag in black and have blogged about it. Quite a versatile design, I've used in for work and weekend shopping trips.

Now AVA brings you several VIETA bags...

Deyn Handbag is available in three colors: black, taupe and brown... kinda liking taupe

Paige Shoulder Bag

Sienne Satchel

Up to 30% off on these bags. More styles on their site. The VIETA private sale will run from Aug. 5 to Aug. 19!

I really would love to grab a bag from VIETA but I'm also waiting for the next sale! 

MELISSA, our favorite jelly shoes, is next on AVA's list starting Aug. 12 until Aug. 26. Now I can't decide if I should get a bag or shoes! See some of the shoes on sale...

Paris designer, J Maskrey

my favorite collection, Vivienne Westwood

award winning industrial designer from NY, Karim Rashid

But to make things interesting, AVA will give one lucky lady a chance to get a free pair of MELISSA shoes for free!

To make things sweeter... the winner will also get P3,000 worth of gift certificate from MELISSA! It's like getting two pairs for free!

So, from now until Aug. 12, gather all your family, friends, colleagues and whoever is there in your contact list and invite them all! 

AVA is the first invitation-only shopping community in the Philippines. If not yet a member, click here to register... I've just invited you!

Hi again Melissa!

Last Saturday I went around Greenbelt with my barkada-soon-to-be-cousin-in-law-shopping-buddy (wew!) after watching the play Joy Luck Club. Visited Anthem and Mix and I fell in love all over again with Melissa shoes!!!

Well, the thing is, while I really find the shoes comfy and stylish, I can't wear them being plastic and all. But, damn! the new styles can pass off as leather shoes! 

But I want one in blue...

...or maybe this coral shade...

Nice right?! But these are cute too!

I especially like the last ones... love the cherry design. I also saw a couple for little girls! How adorable is that?!

See... some plastics aren't so bad...

ULTRAGIRL FELT GOES BRIT

Can you spot the difference?

I was surfing the Topshop site and I saw this...

a.k.a. Velvet Look Peep Toe Pump

Looks alot like the Melissa shoes right? The one on top is £35.00. The one below is $79.00. I guess whatever rocks your boat right?

The original Ultragirl Felt

I can't believe it's PLASTIC!

Maybe plastic is not such a bad thing if they come in these yummy colors and funky designs. Welcome to the world of MELISSA.

From what I gathered, Melissa was born in Brazil. It was the original jelly shoes. Fans of this brand say its comfy and light weight, not to mention fashionable too! With its unique shapes and designs.

Famous designers that have collaborated with this brand were Jean Paul Gaultier, Patrick Cox, Stephanie Kelian, Thierry Mugler and J Maskrey. Nowadays, Karim Rashid and Edson Matsuo are the behind the current season.

Esmeralda in black stars

Dreams in red

Backstage s3t Girls in grey and white

KR heel in purple

I know, it's kinda daunting to wear plastic the whole day, but for those of you fashion forward fashionistas (pardon my alliteration...) I'm sure you'd be willing enough to at least try a pair. Yes, we can actually get these shoes here in the Philippines! You can order at www.melissashoes.multiply.com. Just be patient because they have to source it from Australia.

I haven't bought a pair yet but I'm planning to. I remember a couple of years ago I found this jelly sandals in a tiangge in Greenbelt. It was only P500 so I grabbed it and became my favorite pangharabas shoes. It's still alive today and still as comfy as ever! I'm hoping my future Melissa will be as loyal as my other shoe was!

(pictures and info from http://www.melissaaustralia.com.au/ and as posted at www.kikay.echange.ph)