Clothes I'll Never Get To Wear

Since I've given up on losing weight... I know I'll never get to wear these dresses unless I go under the knife. And because I've promised that my rhinoplasty will be the first and last surgery I'll get, I will just admire these from afar...

From Hervé Léger

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!

ASIANVOGUE says Thanks!

Ordered my first pair of AsianVogue and will be getting it in a few weeks. While I wait, I would like to share this...

AsianVogue is giving away a pair of shoes to two lucky laides! 

Here's how:

1. Follow ASIANVOGUE on Tumblr during the duration of the contest.

2. Like ASIANVOGUE on Facebook.

3. Reblog this post. You can only reblog once.

For the rest of the terms and conditions of the giveaway, click here. Deadline for entries will be on August 20, 2011 and winner will be announced the next day.

AsianVogue accepts orders for bags and shoes. Check out their site for the styles and designs available. It's pre-order so be patient. Takes average of three weeks to get done. Their shoes are inspired by the latest brands and styles. 

AVA this week: CHINESE LAUNDRY

There's no dirty laundry here...

This week, AVA presents Chinese Laundry. The brand was launched in 1981 and still continues to come out with stylish designs. 

"Chinese Laundry constantly provides a great mix of style and trend that is ideal for a Filipina's fashion taste. Its designs are uniquely elegant that women can pair them with a simple cocktail dress." says Valerie Fernando, AVA's Merchandising Manager.

Sexy and sophisticates, the proof is in these pictures...

Famous Star

Fire It Up

Fit 2 B Tied

The AVA Chinese Laundry private sale runs from July 29 to August 12. Hurry coz some styles are really going fast! If you're still not a member of AVA, just click here and register and enjoy more of their upcoming sales. 

AVA is the first invitation-only shopping community in the Philippines. They offer as much as 70% off on designer brands.

ANTHOLOGY + Team Manila

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.