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Dressing up twins, and a matching outfit for Mommy

April 16, 2013 – 3:59 pm

I have to admit, dressing up twin girls is one of the things I love about being a Mom. When I was still single, I’ve always wished for a baby girl for one selfish reason—shopping clothes for girls looked so fun! It sure is. Even more when you’re dressing up twin girls.

Dressing Up Twins

I obviously love mixing and matching their clothes, making sure their dresses complement each other’s if not totally the same. Sometimes, all four of us (the twins, my husband, and I) would even go as far as wear matching outfits. The child in me gets jumpy when it’s time to dress them up, like I’m playing with my own life-size set of Barbie and Ken dolls. It drives my husband crazy!

Though I like dressing up, I hardly accessorize these days. Partly because the girls like pulling and drooling on whatever their tiny hands can grab—note to mommies, your outfit needs child-proofing too! But mostly because carrying around an adorable and fashionable baby is like donning your best accessory, no need for more blings. Just make sure you don’t look like a drag, or else be mistaken as your baby’s yaya! :)

These days, whenever I shop for my own clothes, I always have the babies’ outfit in mind too.

Retail Therapy

Here’s today’s cyber-retail therapy in pinks and neutrals.

1. Betmar Carnation Hat | 2. Brown Belly Poncho Top | 3. Lab C. Pink Case for iPhone
4. Panda Robinon Natural Sunnies | 5. Nature Colored Brown Bree | 6. Wabitoy Teddy
7. Rags 2 Riches Chalk Pink Kenmu Clutch | 8. R2R Chalk Pink Hobo Bag 
(All items are from Ava.ph)

You see anything you like? Feel free to shop now at Ava.ph: CLICK HERE!
Ava recently launched their Baby Boutique too. Check it out!

So.. how do you like seeing our twin girls? Donned in the same outfit or complementing ones?

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Online Shops

Online Shopping is Love; Purple Beet Fashion and Accessories on Sale!

August 15, 2009 – 12:41 pm

DAY TWENTYFOUR. As someone who’s been shopping online a lot, I know a great online shop when I find one. In Multiply alone, I can vouch for Sheila’s In the Fishbowl, and Joni’s Foot & Knots, and again, not just because they’re my friends! There’s also Tot Couture, Make Up Kit, and The Only Ukay Queen.

And no, don’t let me start on Etsy, I’d go crazy listing down online shops I’ve come across that made it to my bookmarks. Etsy and Bigcartel (among others) are popular venues to buy and sell pretty stuff among Americans, Canadians, and Europeans. Here in the Philippines however, Multiply is where most independent sellers find their market.

Today, my featured online shop is Aurus‘ Purple Beet, who is currently having a site-wide sale (up to 50% off) to celebrate the shop’s first year anniversary. Each item is unique and handcrafted by Aurus herself. She’s got the cutest charms and beads — rare finds indeed!

Here are some of her products that caught my fancy. (More after the jump!)

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By the way, I love Multiply shops that have, not only awesome products, but neat and user-friendly design/layout too. I don’t care if you’re selling unique and branded products, if your online shop is overflowing with blinkies and background music (oh please!), I tell you, you’re losing a lot of sales! And don’t waste your time adding me as your contact. I would have rejected you even before I start browsing your items.

But okaaaayyyy. That’s for a separate blog post altogether. Heh. Composure.

What I’m just trying to say is, Aurus is not only selling pretty items, her classy taste in design and colors is also evident in the overall look and feel of her online shop — which also adds credibility points to her as an artist selling her craft. You get what I’m saying? :)

Here’s more of Aurus’ stuff that I like.

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Still on the Lookout for the Perfect Vintage Typewriter

July 20, 2009 – 11:20 pm

Since that day I discovered (apologies for making it sound like I found cure to cancer) that typewriters still exist, and that people not only collect them for decorative purposes but still use them these days, I have not stopped surfing, searching, subscribing to feeds, and drooling over typewriters online.

This new hobby/interest/addiction of mine is starting to make me crazy, I even dream about it sometimes. But I shall not stop until I find a typewriter that has my name on it. I need just one, and then I’ll shut up.

Some of the typewriter shops online that I frequent recently:

PoeticTypewriters.Com Poetictypewriters.com

Poetictypewriters.com is actually kind of new, I just found out about it today through Uppercase. I’ve been eye-ing one of their typewriters already (the 1950s Hermes 3000), have found my way to their etsy store, and have messaged the owner to know if they ship to the Philippines. That’s my main problem, actually. Most online shops that sell typewriters ship only to the United States and Canada, I have yet to see a local site selling typewriters.

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Yay Vintage! Sheila’s Finders Keepers Now Open for Business!

June 29, 2009 – 11:30 pm

You know how I’ve been raving about vintage stuff lately? Apparently, my friend Sheila has been collecting vintage clothing herself! And now, her closet is open for business!

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This is what it says on her Facebook event page.

Does the thought of digging through piles and piles of clothes intimidate you? Do you like ukay clothes but never had the time to hit the stores? Or maybe just being there triggers an allergic reaction and you’ve been prescribed to stay away from your suking ukay-ukay. Well, then we are sooo excited to share this site with you! Because here at Finders Keppers, WE FIND IT – YOU KEEP IT! And here, we do ukay-ukay with a passion. We’re here to share those great finds that makes ukay so special – from basic classics and dainty pastels, to fun, funky, interesting and unique pieces to add a splash of personality to your wardrobe.

And here are some of the stuff in Finders Keepers multiply site that caught my attention:

Caroline

Chloe

maya

madeline

Hope

I placed an order on the last one, I hope I get it. :)

So if you’re like me who often doesn’t have time to go thrift-ing, you just might find a keeper at Finders Keepers. (Trust me, I know a great collection when I see one.)

A little backgrounder on Sheila and her In The Fishbowl biznezz, she used to make awesome handcrafted jewelries, but now, she’s focused mainly on photography and *ehem* motherhood. I’m glad she’s back doing fashion again. And I’ll definitely look forward to seeing more of her pretty accessories soon.

So go ahead, add In The Fishbowl to your multiply accounts! Knowing Sheila, I can already see more surprises looming in the horizon. ;)

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