I'm a fan of both brands! Anthology is, of course, my source of comfy shoes. And Team Manila was introduced to me by my brother years ago. He gave me my first shirt. 

What happens when the two collaborate? Here's what happens... the AVENIDA Collection

Shanghai flats with a nationalistic flair. This limited edition collection will be available in Team Manila stores this week. 

CHOCOLATE SCHUBAR'S Annual Sale

In case you missed the other Schu sales...

AND then some...

Can I just share my new "addiction"? It's obvious that I'd rather buy shoes than clothes. I actually love bags too but I'm lucky to have a mom with a closet full of bags that I can borrow. I seldom buy. But I feel bad I just repeat my outfits over and over again because I don't have variety in my wardrobe. 

So, now I'm trying to buy more clothes. Right now I'm into this brand I found on Catalogue 63, an online store.

Check out AND Apparel...

tuxedo shirt (i have this!)

front-ruched tee

loose square tee (i have this too!)

loose tank

maxi t-shirt dress

fitted side-ruched dress

I just ordered these...

I am embracing my new body, my mommy-body... so I go for darker colors and loose shapes that hide those things I want to kept hidden. LOL! These tops go well with skinny jeans - hides my muffin top - and maxi skirts. Hope they come out with more designs!

(pictures taken from Catalogue 63)

Panic Buying at Schu

So, I brought my mom to the closing out sale of Schu in Shangri-la today. I wasn't planning to get anything since the last time I was there I already got what I wanted. But whenever I'm with my mom shopping, we always go crazy.

I don't know the official tally. I just know know I ended up with four shoes and one sandals. My mom even got sandals for my son's yaya and her yaya. The thing is, since it's buy one take one, we had to get even numbers. And just when we thought we were done shopping, my mom would find something she'd like. Then we'd need another pair to "take one". 

Sorting out time...

My loot...

Ended up buying the boots my BFF bought. Both colors.

I didn't see this pair last Wednesday. It was in my size!

"Ang dami!" These are all my mom's. I think she's trying to beat Imelda. She still has some shoes from our US trip last month I think she hasn't worn yet.

We have monsters under our bed... they're all shoe boxes. And I'm running out of space. Either I get a bigger bed... or better yet, turn one of our guest room into a shoe closet.

NORWAY

I met some wonderful people from Norway during my grad school days. I join others in condemning these senseless acts of violence.

Prayers to you all.

My First Schu Boots

And Apparel tuxedo shirt; Forever21 skirt; Schu boots with cutouts

Last night I went to the Shangri-la branch to check out the last remaining shoes on sale. The two pairs I wanted were no more to be found. I was so stupid not to get it when I saw it. Felt really bad about it. Was surprised that they were selling items for P799 - buy one take one! I thought nothing would fit me since there's not much left in my size... but the shoe gods were looking down on me and I got these boots!

My friend who was also with me, was pressured to get a pair too! Imagine almost P400 for a pair of Schu?! Crazy right?! She ended up getting this one...

There were more designs for bigger feet. Like for sizes seven to ten. I bet I would've gotten more if only there were more that fit me. But totally happy with my loot... even if I promised I'd be on shopping ban til December.

On my way home tonight, my BFF called me and told me she also went to Schu in Shang to see if she could snag two pairs too... she told me she got these...

Good job BFF! I'm planning to take pictures of them while wearing their shoes.

Conchita with her Lita

I don't like my outfit shots that day. It was my mom who took it and she needs some more tips in taking pictures. 

Last Sunday, I got to wear my Jeffrey Campbell Lita I got from AVA for our school's Golden Anniversary. I attended the Alumni Homecoming celebration. Notice the fascinator? Our batch decided that this was going to be our "theme". Instead of wearing a batch shirt or color.

notice how far my mom was?! and the little boy wanted in too!

she asked me to sit down to showcase the shoes! LOL! 

cream lace top and black jersey wide leg pants from bazaar; black tank top from zara; 

shoes jeffrey cambell lita; LV bag; fascinator from lucban hats

this is me with some of my classmates

By the way, the AVA private sale of Jeffrey Campbell shoes is still on... last few days!!! If not yet a member, click here: http://www.ava.ph/register/jeffreycampbell to register.