Holiday Clothes Shopping at ZIPPY Kidstore

Dressing up kids 9 to 14 is not the easiest task. I mean, as big kids, they have already developed their own tastes and preferences, so nahihirapan na akong pumili for them. Many times, I buy something that end up not being worn. There are only a handful of shops that sell stylish clothes that cater to this specific age group so that's another challenge for me as a mom with a tween and a teen. One brand that got my approval is ZIPPY Kidstore from Portugal.

She took home the coral color of that white embroidered blouse, and this denim jacket with matching jeans

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Mom-Friday OOTD: Events and Tambay Mode

Let's talk about fashion muna.  It's been almost two years na pala since my last Mom-Friday OOTD feature!  I usually post on Instagram if I'm in the mood to take a selfie or OOTD shot. I am terrible at taking selfies and most of my clothes naman are not branded and not IG worthy. Some friends ask me about my outfit posts from time to time so I share my fashion finds as well. This feature is especially for those who don't follow me on Instagram -- kaya follow me na @mymomfriday so you won't miss the few times I pose in my OOTD, heeheehee!

Blouse and Culottes:  Uniqlo

Pointy flats:  Anthology

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Mom-Finds for May: Round-up of Summer Finds

May has been a very good month and one of the most memorable, mainly because we were able to travel with the kids to Cebu last weekend. June is considered rainy season na kasi so nakahabol kami sa summer vacation, and I am very thankful that we had chance. Sadly, I missed posting my Mom-Finds feature last Friday, so pahabol na rin itong post since last day of May na today. =) I've discovered a lot of amazing new products this month which I also shared on my Instagram, and rounding them up here for all of you.

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Mom-Finds: Urban Kid-Style for Tots to Teens from ZIPPY

Last Friday of the month:  Mom-Finds / Kid-Style / Shopping 

I love shopping for my children's clothes as much as I do mine, and what thrills me even more is finding quality and fashionable kids' apparel at reasonable prices. We all know how kids can quickly outgrow their clothes and shoes so I always consider affordability but without sacrificing comfort and style. Here's great news for moms like me -- my girl and I recently discovered ZIPPY from Portugal and I'm now sharing our latest fashion finds here! ZIPPY joins my short list of favorite kid stores.

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What to Expect at ROW 101 Summer Bazaar 2016

Third Friday of the month: Fun / Events

When I got invited to a shopping party, I could not find an excuse not to go. Shopping = Fun. My blogger friends and I got a preview of what we can expect to find at the ROW 101 Summer Pop Up and it's happening na this weekend -- April 16 and 17 at White Space in Makati!

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Kid-Style: Rain-Ready OOTDs

Rainy season is here and I'm both happy and sad. Since it's back to school also, rainy days can be a major inconvenience and cause class suspensions. On the upside, it's always fun to dress up and have different sets of outerwear to keep us dry, especially for my kids. As a practical shopper, I always check out SM Kids for trendy and affordable outfits for my tween boy and sporty girl.

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Shop for School, Back to Cool and Get Rewards

Are you done shopping for your kids' school needs? If you do your shopping at The SM Store like me, then all the more reason for us to shop and send our kids back to school in style, then get rewarded for it! SM is running their Win Back Your Tuition promo, as well as #SMBackToCool Instagram giveaway.

This is fantastic news for us moms, right? With the tuition fees and other expenses adding up for school needs, learning about rewards like these is enough incentive to be a smart shopper. Thanks to SM for tapping me to share this good news here on the blog. We still have until the end of June to continue our back-to-school shopping for the kids. =)

Yesterday, I went to SM Megamall with the kids coz everything we need is there. The girl will start 2nd grade by the end of this month so we got a new pair of black mary janes from Sugar Kids. That's her new pair at the bottom left.

If you have tweens and teens, there are endless choices in the Teens section for comfy apparel.

EASY BREEZY IN WHITE

This slip-on dress is comfy, chic, and will never go out of style. In and out of the campus, little girl will surely shine.

My boy naman will continue his homeschooling so he won't be wearing any uniform. But he still needs cool kicks and casual clothes for his extra curricular activities and group classes. We'll be going back to buy him more walking shorts and pullovers like this below, kasi mahilig sya sa long sleeved tees. Ginawin kasi, and they're also perfect for this rainy season.

LAIDBACK CHARM

Your schoolboy will look effortlessly adorable in this basic pullover-shorts-sneakers ensemble on any given day.

BACK-TO-COOL STARTER KIT

Make this academic year memorable and unique with these novelty school items available at The SM Store.

We all need notebooks and supplies, and SM has them all, and in super cute and chic designs too! Here's the boy, checkin out the quirky prints on the notebook covers.

From fashion finds to cute accessories and supplies, our practical shopping destination has always been SM.  Now, we can get rewarded for shopping!


Win Back Your Tuition Promo

Get the chance to instantly win back tuition fees of up to PhP100,000 as well SM Store Gift Passes worth P100. 

How To Join:

• Incur a minimum single-receipt purchase of PhP2,000 at any The SM Store branch
• Use any Philippine-issued BDO MasterCard credit, debit or prepaid card
• Shop until June 30, 2015
• Valid entries guaranteed for a chance to win

The SM Store also has an ongoing #SMBackToCool Instagram giveaway. 
Click here for complete mechanics on how join!
Be sure to follow @theSMStore on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest for more details and regular updates.

For more information, visit www.thesmstore.com.

Hurry and shop, shop, shop until June 30 to qualify for the #shopforschool promos!

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Better Laundry Days with Suds

As a homemaker, I am in charge of running the household, managing the helpers, planning our meals, and running errands including scheduling grocery and laundry days. And that's not all of it. With the load of responsibilities, I want to have efficient helping hands at home and reliable outsourced services for cleaning and maintenance of household needs to make our lives more comfortable and give me peace of mind.

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Kid-Style: Paddington Bear™ Meets babyGap

Paddington bear was found by Mr. and Mrs. Brown at the Paddington Station in London. He's a very curious and polite bear, and loves going on adventures. Paddington wears an old bush hat, a hooded blue duffle coat fastened with wooden toggles, and sometimes, with a pair of Wellington boots.  Do you know the story of the Paddington Bear™?

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Mom-Finds: From Celestina to Ines

Last Friday of the month:  Shopping / Finds and Faves for Girls

This month's favorite finds are not summer-related.  It's all about the girl and her newest fashion pieces that she's quite fond of lately.  She loves anything "fancy and colorful". I don't know if that's typical of girls her age, but at 7, she is now more comfortable wearing dresses, partial to bright colors, likes wearing her low wedge shoes at home, and wearing bolder accessories.

Celestina & Co.

She has been very fascinated with the beauty of the peacock feather.  Whenever she finds peacock prints or faux feather accents, she wants to look and touch them.  One time, she even asked me to buy a scarf she spotted only because it has a beautiful peacock design on it.  Then we saw this gorgeous piece from Celestina & Co. on Instagram.  She wanted one for herself.

We clipped this "Pink Peacock Fascinator" on her plain black hairband, also from Celestina, since she prefers hairbands over pins and clips.  It looks and feels so regal, don't you agree? =)

 Pink Peacock Fascinator :  PhP 495

Order this gorgeous bow here: www.celestinaandco.com/flowerbows/pink-peacock-fascinator

Ines Moda Infantil

The girl has been on the leggings+blouse phase for the longest time.  I was the one who grew tired of her "uniform". =) We don't shop often, but when we do, I try to swing her towards getting a nice dress, and I'm glad she's cooperative, heehee... On that note, when I learned that Ines Moda Infantil will be having a stall in a school bazaar near our area, I made sure to drop by - I bought one as gift and another one to bring home for the girl.

I scored this stylish "Scarlet" dress with a 50s vibe. It has a distinct neckline and box-pleated skirt, which I really love.  The surprise was this -- the high neck side is the front (think Jackie O. with her high-neck-A-line dresses) and the back is the one with the buttons. I actually got confused but the tag was on the buttoned side, so it's really the back.

"Front"                                              "Back"

Scarlet dress : PhP 985

The girl wore it in reverse and no one really noticed it's the "wrong" side! =)  She can wear it either way and it will still look très chic! Want this Scarlet dress? Send them a message here: www.facebook.com/inesmodainfantilph

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Mom-Friday OOTD: Blues and Stripes

I'm happy to be sharing with you my current favorite look for the second OOTD blog post, naks!!! =) Ever since I got this blue and white striped blouse, I think I've been wearing it almost every other week, hahaha... that's how much I like it!

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Mom-Finds: Cocktail and Formal Dresses from Karimadon

Last Friday of the month:  Shopping / Fashion

Are you looking for an elegant cocktail dress?
Do you need a formal evening gown in a few days?
Are you on a look-out for classic versatile pieces you can dress up for a special occasion?

Look no further -- Karimadon carries an extensive selection of beautiful party dresses for every occasion at friendly prices!

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Behind The Scenes: Mom-Friday with #SoMoms for Elin.ph

I am thrilled to bits! This is officially my first time to be a "model" for a women's clothing brand that I truly love and patronize.  I am giddy and honored to be among friends, my fellow SoMoms, doing this exciting project for Elin.

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Kid-Style: SM Kids Fashion Holiday Collection 2013

I am an SM shopper.  I have been since I was a little kid, tagging along with my mom as we walk around downtown Manila every weekend where all the popular department stores (no malls then) were located.  During the holidays, I get to choose a new dress and a pair of shoes for Christmas.  Shoe Mart was one of our shopping destinations back then.  And now, as a mom, I shop with my kids at SM.  I always find well-made affordable apparel and footwear for myself and the whole family at SM.  This holiday season is no different as I shopped for stylish children's clothes from SM Kids Fashion Holiday Collection.

Sophisticated new window display at SM Makati

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Petit Bateau Sails to the Philippines

If you love stripes and basic tees like I do, then you'll be smitten with Petit Bateau. The 120-year old clothing brand from Troyes, France has now expanded in the country and I was fortunate to view their latest collections at a nautical inspired fashion show which kicked off the brand's launch at SM Aura Premier last weekend.

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New Wardrobe Essentials from Elin

"Inspired by the modern woman who wants to look put-together yet stay comfortable while juggling work, caring for their children and other endless obligations, Elin enables its customers to easily put together complete looks with just a few key pieces." - Elin.ph

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Kid-Style: Fun Prints and Bright Colors for Summer

Shopping for girls is a hundred times more fun than shopping for boys, with a wider choice of clothes and styles to choose from. I feel lucky that I have a girl who also appreciates fashion, from clothes, to footwear, to accessories.

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Shop for Moms and Tots at Nurture Nook

"Your newest cozy shop with products that help Love, Nurture, Comfort and Live."

Nurture Nook is a quaint shopping haven that's brimming with unique finds that moms would surely love!  The dynamic duo behind this charming store are cousins Janice and Candice, who also brought you the nursing wear label, Mommy Matters.

The interiors reminded me of a house in a prairie, with rustic furnishings and a homey ambiance... very warm and inviting.  Despite the limited floor space, it was very easy to browse through the merchandise, and they even have ample space for a fitting area!

Earlier this month, I had the chance to visit the store and spotted some very interesting and practical items for babies, kids, and new moms -- lots of gift ideas here!

Comfort and style in Mommy Matters clothing line

Aquasana quality water filter for your home, The Mommy Hook for your shopping convenience, and Saya baby carriers

Grandma's Secret - I swear by the Spot Remover

One of my fave brands of natural handmade soaps - By Nature

I love my BellyBelt and they carry it here... 

...and for the tots' snots and boogies, there's gentle Boogie Wipes

Lots of cute accessories for little boys and girls

Look at those dapper Bowties!

Next 9 Cloth Diapers and Inserts 

Nurture Nook is the only authorized retailer that carries the most affordable organic bamboo-cotton apparel for kids 0 - 5 y.o. from Green Sproutlets

Party stuff from Paper Chic Studio, huggable Dolldalita, and Babiators shades for kids

Fun fabric dolls and finger puppets

Soft accent pillows, perfect to your easy chairs and day beds

There are more items coming to the store so get updates from Nurture Nook's Facebook page here.

Do you have a baby? Kids? Are you an expectant mom?  Visit Nurture Nook and I'm sure you won't leave empty handed! =)

Nurture Nook
Unit D 78 Estrella St. Bel-Air Village, Makati City
(across Palm Village gate, near Rockwell)
Store hours: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Mom-Finds: Dizzy Dress Forever™

Last Friday of the month:  Shopping Finds / Fashion / Kid-Style

"Oooh... it's big and twirly!" 
That's the first thing M said as soon as she put on her birthday dress last January 8.

It's been over a year since Tricia, the creative genius behind this fun twirly dress, introduced me to her dresses by inviting me to one of her trunk shows (is that what you call it?) in Alabang.  I wasn't able to go at that time, and the girl was not so much into dresses and prefers leggings and pants so I held off from buying a dress for her.  Truth be told, I wanted the dress! =)

3 adjustable sizes: Ages 2-3 (small), 3-5 (medium), 5-9 (large)

Fast forward to November last year, Tricia launched her Dizzy Dress Forever™ - "one big happy reversible, twirly dress, jumper & skirt!"

As soon as I saw it on Facebook, I quickly showed it to M and asked if she'd like to wear something like that.  Of course, with all the spinning and twirling photos, she wanted one too!  We both agreed I will buy it and reserve the dress for her birthday since she already asked for lots of gifts for Christmas.  It was a done deal.

Last December, I was finally able to buy a Dizzy Dress™ for my girl as an advanced birthday gift.

Dizzy Dress Forever™ (large size) - PhP 2,200

Dizzy Dress™

The first and only pretty, twirly, reversible, adjustable, DIY decorate-it-yourself dress that moms and kids will love.

Dizzy Dress™ contains some or all of the following materials: cotton nylon & rayon spandex and a range of woven cottons and cotton blends like chiffon, organza, tulle mesh, chaliss, batiste, muslin, voile. Loads of stretch means loads of growing room.

M doesn't want to model for me so I just took photos of the dress on how to wear it in different ways.

How to wear the Dizzy Dress Forever™:

• Printed sundress with adjustable spaghetti straps
• Fully reversible - if you want a plain dress
• Wear as full skirt
• Wear as tube dress with halter straps
• Sundress with criss-cross straps at the back
• Wear as jumper over a plain shirt

What I like about Dizzy Dress™:

• Fully reversible
• Vibrant prints
• Made with soft, quality fabric
• Unique, versatile, and timeless design
• Adjustable straps with room to grow in
• Wash and wear
• Generous amount of material for maximum twirling fun! =)

I also love that this Forever dress come in paisley prints, combined with a denim-like material.  The dress is not cheap - more than double the price of an ordinary dress, but it's not just one dress... everything I listed up there makes the Dizzy Dress™ totally worth it.  You do get what you paid for, and the fun factor is priceless.

I posted this shot on Instagram the first time she tried it on (as a jumper) and twirled 'til she went dizzy, literally!

Watch her spin and twirl in this 14-sec. video:

M was excited to show off her Dizzy Dress Forever™ in school on her birthday, as featured here:  The Girl is 6.

Once it's on, it's so hard to stop her from twirling!

This is the ultimate mother-and-daughter-approved multi-way dress for girls!

More photos on how to wear DD Forever here in Facebook.

Visit Dizzy Dress™at www.dizzydress.com

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