Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch

     Last week, I was invited to the launch of another first in the fashion industry- the ‘it’ bag crafted entirely in Bergamo, Italy — Save My Bag, designed for the cool and aspirational set by husband and wife tandem Stefano and Valentina Agazzi at SM Megamall.

     I've witnessed the unveiling of the latest collection by brilliant artists in the fashion industry. These talented individuals come up with a uniquely stylized collection that can be called a fashion revolution- Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection! See the story behind the collection and choose the design that fits your lifestyle below :)

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch

     Enter, then, Kiana Valenciano. After studying at the Raffles Design Institute and the prestigious Central Saint Martins in London (where the likes of Stella McCartney and John Galliano matriculated) and already an Instagram celeb in her own right, Kiana is excited to plunge into the glamorous world of fashion, armed with her knack in trend spotting and her fresh, free-spirited yet functional attitude. And for her most anticipated debut, Kiana takes on the reigns as style curator and creative team captain of a special, purely bespoke Save My Bag Collection — totally chic, uber trendy.

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch

     “The ‘cool beyond the rules’ philosophy of Save My Bag really fits my personality,” Kiana relates. ”And it’s this kind of mindset that I applied to this collection, along with the spirit of close creative teamwork.” 

     Joining her formidable team — her squad — is internationally acclaimed illustrator Daryl Feril (he was introduced to her by no less than eventologist Tim Yap) who is rendering his art to individualise the bags, which are ultra lightweight, rain proof, and made from hi-tech Poly-Lycra. 

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch
Kiana Valenciano and her squad

     Powering this collection is her singular vision: one of collaboration—interfacing with young, talented, Filipino visionaries with a global perspective, just like Feril, who has worked with top global brands and design studios in Asia, USA and Europe (among them LVMH and Tory Burch) and has been featured in Juxtapoz Magazine. 

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch
Floral bag (Php 6, 295)

      Here are the fashionable designs from the collection which I recommend for the the bag lovers out there. The bag is very light and perfect if you want to amp up your fashion game. The floral designs are perfect for the summer season while those neutral colors can be paired if you love monochrome outfits. 

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch
Small pouch bag (Php 3,995), Clutch bag (Php 2,995)

     If you want a high-end inspired design bag, you can opt to choose these designs below. There's a small pouch, a clutch style-one and an all-white weekender bag.

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch
White bag (Php 6,295)

     For the classic design and neutral color lovers, here are the styles to choose from. These are my favorite designs and colors, it's so me. I find the design simple but stylish and elegant too.

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch
Clutch bag (Php 2,995)

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch
Black floral bag with fringe (Php 9,980), Black bag (Php 6,295)

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch
Small pouch bag (Php 3,995)

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection 

• Daryl turned each and every bag into a unique canvas — allowing him to express his artistry freely. 
• Lycra is a challenging fabric to work on, he experimented with different media in order to perfect his technique, and turned to Acrylic paint as his chosen medium. This ensures that the paint sticks to the surface for longevity.
• The illustration style is very pretty which is a burst of floral, taking inspiration from nature which has some of the craziest patterns, colors and creatures. A collaborative effort, which Daryl took in inputs from Kiana. 

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch
Fringe Bag (Php 9,980)

     Save My Bag collection is for the hip and cool individuals perfect for today’s fashion forward women who can effortlessly live out its design mantra — ‘be cool beyond the rules.’ The proud parents of Kiana Valenciano- Gary Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano was there to support their daughter all the way! Thank you so much Save My Bag for having me. The collection is so me because I have a thing for floral patterns and neutral colored bags. 

Save My Bag with Kiana Valenciano x Daryl Feril Collection Launch
Gary Valenciano, Kiana Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano

     Don’t miss Save My Bag at the Little White Box Pop-Up store, the style portal for various international brands, at 3/F SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. 

     Good Times!~

Row101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar

     Summer is not just about planning and going on a beach trip. It's also the time for de-cluttering things and cleaning the house. Since you're going to dispose a lot of items- used or unused, it's time to revamp your closet and replace them with trendy items this summer.

      There's one place where you can score awesome items that are trendy and surely fits your lifestyle- bazaars. Well, you gotta save the date for the hottest summer blowout by Row 101! They'll bring you one-of-a-kind shopping experience because this is their first summer pop-up store  and they don't want to dismay. More details about Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar below :)

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 

   
     Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar is happening on April 16-17, 2016 at Whitespace, Pasong Tamo from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. I got the first dibs on what to see on the day of the bazaar itself and I'm telling you now to make a list of items that you need or want because you will see a lot from skin care to makeup, home accessories, fashion items like bags, shoes, swimwear, gym clothes, novelty items, and a whole lot more!

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 

   
     For those of you who have no idea what Row 101 is, well they are known to be Manila's finest and well-curated bazaar that focuses on trendy lifestyles and fashion. So whether you’re out to find the stylish women’s wear, men’s wear, accessories, or home items, you’re sure to get it from Row 101. Sharing with you below some of the concessionaires and the items you'll see in their booths :)

Abby Jocson- @abbyjocson
     For bags that are colorful, stylish, and comes in fun designs. These bags will add amp to your outfit this summer. How about a pineapple shoulder bag by the beach?

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 
Abby Jocson

Hello Luang- @helloluang

     You'll never go out of style with these handmade bags from Hello Luang. These stylish handmade bags can be your go-to bag while doing errands.

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar
Hello Luang

Eve and Kelly- @eveandkelly

     If you're looking for handcrafted shoes, then Eve and Kelly is here. The Designer and Co-Founder Joco Comendador will be there personally to meet and greet all of you and to thank you for your support. They will also introduce their rebranded product line: Joco Comendador : Footwear + Art and be among the first to have a glimpse of their upcoming mens footwear brand Comendador Tailored Footwear.

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 
Eve and Kelly

Cuesee Creations- @cueseecreations

     The fabrics in this collection are hand-selected and inspired by the globe-trotting adventures of Queenie Chua. Thoroughly designed and carefully assembled in the Philippines.

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaa
Cuesee Creations

Benefit Cosmetics- @benefitph

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 
Benefit Cosmetics

 Flex Apparel- @flexapparel.ph

     Looking for a sturdy but cute sports bra design? Flex apparel is here to cater those gym outfit needs. Get inspired to be fit and be motivated to work out with these stylish sports bra and say hello to summer body now!

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 
Flex Apparel

Dirty Paws Apparel- @dirtypawsapparel

     Dirty Paws Apparel is a clothing brand that strives for something bigger than fashion- the welfare of all dogs. Dirty Paws believes in the unconditional love of dogs which is the heart and soul of the brand and aims to give back to them.

     Dirty Paws Apparel celebrates one’s love for dogs by offering various graphic designs and by donating 10% of all proceeds to CARA Welfare Philippines. Dirty Paws Apparel is more than just something you wear- it’s something you stand for.

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 
Dirty Paws Apparel

Inglot Cosmetics- @inglotph

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 
Inglot Cosmetics

Dolly Wink Philippines - @dollywinkphilippines

     Score this limited edition Dolly Wink Liquid and Pencil Eyeliner at the bazaar. This limited edition pack contains a liquid and pencil eyeliner. Waterproof, smudge-proof, long-lasting, slim pen brush, pencil type soft crayon tip, and easy to remove with soap and water. I've been using the pencil type eyeliner for days now and wow, amazeballs :) You can also buy the Japanese brand BrowLash EX mascara and eyeliner at the bazaar.

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 
Dolly Wink Philippines

These are some of the brands that you will see at Row 101 Pop Up Bazaar:

Myrrh and Gold Manila (@myrrhandgoldmanila)

Everyday Love (@everydayloveph)

Dolly Wink (@dollywinkphilippines)

BCL Philippines (@bclphilippines)

Dirty Paws Apparel (@dirtypawsapparel)

Meta Footwear

Cuesee Creations (@cueseecreations)

MDSN Manila (@mdsnmanila)

Shine Designs (@shinedesignsjewelry)

Flex Apparel (@flexapparel.ph)

One for the Road (@onefortheroadph)

Ink Scribbler / The Craft Central (@inkscribbler / @thecraftcentral)

Anma Lifestyle (@anmalifestyle)

Teddy Sage (@teddysage)

Cocooni (@shopcocooni)

Lulu Swing (@luluswing)

Lumos the Label (@lumosthelabel)

Bud Pack (@budpackph)

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 
See you there!!!

Visit and ready-set-shop at Row 101 Pop Up Bazaar this April 16-17, 2016 because...

• Not only are these brands chic and classy, some such as Jeron Travel, Inglot Cosmetics, and Benefit Cosmetics will be raffling off items for every fashionista’s enjoyment. 
• There will be a number of celebrities and bloggers such as Say Tioco, Joyce Sola, Regina Belmonte, Valerie Chua, Cristina & Dana Decena, Tina Ong, Rowena Lei, and The Love Club, will also have booths for their pre-loved items. 
• Most of the products are proudly Philippine made! It's time to support local brands.
• Row 101 always makes sure to add some good food, music and drinks so that people enjoy hangout and socialize. 
• Row 101 has also made sure to partner with several nearby buildings, giving over 100 parking slots for guests to use. Valet service will also be available. 
• There will also be a travel booth that will offer EXCLUSIVE discounted airline tickets and packaged trips for Row 101 attendees.
• Row 101 will never fail you, get the items that you want at best deals. 

For more information about Row 101’s first summer pop up in Manila, 

visit http://www.row101.ph/ 

Like them on Facebook: row101popup

Follow on Instagram: @Row101PopUp

Good Times!~

OOTD: The Usual ME

     Hi dearies! I'm so back with another OOTD post. My apologies if I've been posting outfit of the day lately, I just want to update you with the usual attire that I wear when I attend events or other occasions. I feel so comfortable with this kind of pairing and like what I've said on my previous outfit post, I'll never get tired of this ensemble.

     This is another long overdue OOTD post. I wore this last November during our Quezon City Blogventure Trip. We had a sort of educational trip around Quezon City to see the hidden gems of my birth place. Since we were advised to wear something comfy the day before the trip, I came up with the usual ME kind of attire. Outfit details below :)

OOTD: The Usual ME

     Again, for the nth time- wore my favorite pair of shoes and skirt. Both are versatile and can be mixed and matched with different tops and blouses. 

OOTD: The Usual ME

     FUN FACT: The sleeveless top I'm wearing was a gift 6 years ago. Even though I've worn this for more than ten times already, still no signs of wear and tear. The color is still the same the time I received it. 

OOTD: The Usual ME

OOTD: The Usual ME

     I'll just make this post short, I'm also proud to say that Grab bags are very functional and stylish. This Grab bag is my fifth bag from the brand. If you're frequent inside SM Department Store, do check them out. They have different sizes and styles of bag at a very affordable price. It's stylish and functional too. If this bag could talk, it will prolly tell me to bring few stuff with me because there were times that I think I'm overloading it. Yay, thank you so much for dropping by :) For brands that I'm wearing, see them below!

OOTD: The Usual ME

 Skater Skirt- Forever 21

Button Down- ZARA

Sleeveless Top- MANGO

Shoes- Skechers GoWalk 2

Bag- Grab

Accessories- XOXO Watch

Ray-ban Wayfarer Sunglasses

Good Times!~

OOTD: Of Skaters and Sneakers

     Prolly you've noticed that it's very rare for me to make an OOTD post. Well, I have two outfit post due last year but the bummer in me forgot where I stored the photos. I mean, I have this tendency of transferring all the photos from my phone's memory card to my usb. Those usb came from events. I'm not bragging but I have a lot of them. Since most of them have cute designs, I keep them but I forgot to mark one by one so that if time comes  I need to transfer my photos, I don't have to insert them on my laptop one by one.

     Anyhoo, I have no choice but to do what I've said above and after fifteen tries I found OOTD shots taken last year after an event. The photos were shot using my shopgirl jen's phone and she emailed the photos to me, I downloaded it and stored in one of the usbs. To make a long story short, I'm posting an outfit of the day from last year. 

OOTD: Of Skaters and Sneakers

     This photo was taken around September 2015 outside Mega Fashion Hall. If my memory serves me right, it's around 5:00 p.m. This is an impromptu shot. I don't have plans of doing an OOTD that day since we just came from an event but when I saw shopgirljen taking photos of another blogger- Karina of digitalfilipina.com, I told them that I'll join.

OOTD: Of Skaters and Sneakers

     I'm sure that you've seen some of the outfit posts that I published way, way back. When the skater skirt became a staple in every girls closet, I'm proud to say I'm one of them. Skater skirts are flexible, easy to pair with almost all kinds of clothing and foot wear.

OOTD: Of Skaters and Sneakers

     I have a very sensitive feet, I presume you've seen me wearing this sneakers in my photos over and over again. It's really comfy to wear, I didn't experience pain or other problems with this Skechers Go Walk 2 sneakers. 

OOTD: Of Skaters and Sneakers

     So there you go, I can say this is my default outfit to date. I just mix and match them. We have an erratic weather but most of the time it's hot and humid. Wearing this pair somehow eases my body from the hot weather especially when going out and go to events. Outfit details below :)

OOTD: Of Skaters and Sneakers

Skater Skirt- Forever 21

Shoes- Skechers GoWalk 2

Bag- Grab

Accessories- QQ Watch

Hair Color- Cedar Salon

Good Times!~

Pacsafe for a Smart and Safe Travel

     Whenever I go to events, I always make sure that I bring all the essentials in my bag. I'm used to carrying big shoulder or tote bags where all my things are packed. I have the basics inside my bag- planner, umbrella, makeup kit, wallet, coin purse, mobile phones, and identification cards. These things are important to me especially my mobile phones and identification cards. I know some of you will suggest to bring only a few from my list above because there will be instances where an unfortunate event can happen any time.

     I always ride the mrt going to events and I'm aware that those unfortunately events may arise any time like losing my belongings from snatchers and thieves. Since all the things that I use for work (blogging) are inside my bag, I also need to protect them from the forces of evil. The solution to my fear of losing the things that's important to me is to invest in a bag that's strong, durable, and cannot be destroyed easily by using sharp objects. Enter Pacsafe, the brand that will protect your precious belongings not just while on vacation but each time you step out of the house, with Pacsafe’s innovative range of bags and travel accessories that are also perfect for everyday use. More information about the brand below. 

Pacsafe for a Smart and Safe Travel 

     Best known as every global traveler’s best mate in smart travel, Pacsafe’s heritage has always been anchored in delivering innovative travel products that makes use of unique award-winning, anti-theft technology.

Pacsafe for a Smart and Safe Travel 

These are the reason why you should invest in Pacsafe bags and travel gear:

• Pacasafe core values is ‘no one deserves to get ripped off’ 
• Pacsafe continues to evolve both through its technology and designs. 
• Not only are Pacsafe products engineered and tested to thwart thieves and stand up to the rigors of travel, but they’re also simple and stylish enough for everyday use. 
• Whether you’re traveling to and from work, hanging out with your friends or catching some rays at the sandy beach, there’s always a Pacsafe product for everyone and every situation.
• At the heart of every Pacsafe® product is one clear purpose - to help travellers outsmart thieves. By helping to keep their gear secure, we give them the confidence and peace of mind to do more and enjoy more.
• Not only are our products engineered and tested to thwart thieves and stand up to the rigors of travel, they're simple and stylish enough for everyday use. Making Pacsafe bags unquestionably the right choice from the best in anti-theft.

Pacsafe for a Smart and Safe Travel
Carrysafe® slashguard strap
Flexible, lightweight, stainless steel wire is integrated into our adjustable Carrysafe®straps making it invisible to the eye, yet very effective at helping to prevent bag slashers from slicing through and running off with your gear.

     The brand’s extensive lineup of products ranges from RFID wallets and organizers, body wallets and belts, backpack and bag protectors, packable bags, straps and extenders, RFID body wallets and belts, locks and cables, portable safes, backpacks, sling bags, travel backpacks, laptop and tablet bags, duffels, shoulder and cross body, handbags and totes, wheeled duffels and so much more. 

Pacsafe for a Smart and Safe Travel
eXomesh® slashguards
Bag slashers target outside fabric panels of bags (front, bottom or side), which cause valuables to fall out and into the palm of their hands. Our lightweight slashguards are built into (and concealed) in the most vulnerable areas of the bag, helping to protect your gear from a quick slash-and-run theft. Our eXomesh® protection in our luggage extends the full length of the bag helping to protect your gear from opportunistic theft or if it's snagged in transit.

Pacsafe for a Smart and Safe Travel
These wallets have RFIDsafe™ blocking pockets & material
Most passports and credit cards contain a RFID micro-chip, which contains all your personal, sensitive information. Identity thieves are able to access this information from up to 10ft away with the help of an RFID reader. Our award-winning RFIDsafe™ blocking material helps to prevent your data from falling into the wrong hands by blocking out virtually all transmissions between 10 MHz - 3 GHz, which covers the radio frequency used in most e-passports and credit cards.

     And because the 'laglag bala' incident at NAIA became the problem of all travelers recently-foreign or nationals are thinking of ways on protecting their luggage and travel bags. Good thing that Pacsafe has bags that is dubbed as 'anti-laglag bala.' If you love travelling but worrying about the safety of your travel gears, you should visit their store now and check the bag models you see below. 

Pacsafe for a Smart and Safe Travel
Smart zipper security
Zipper pullers can be attached to discreet security hooks or placed under and through a secure tab to help prevent pickpockets reaching into your bag.
Turn & lock security hooks
These small smart devices pack a whole lot of intelligence. The hook unfastens so that you can attach your bag to a secure fixture. What's more, the smart hook has a special turning mechanism which actually locks the hook in place making it harder for a bag snatcher to make an easy getaway.

     During the blog con, Pacsafe's marketing manager Mr Eros Enriquez introduced to us the models of Pacsafe bag that is perfect for your travel needs. He also demonstrated to us how safe those important belongings will be inside a Pacsafe bag. He also gave us first dibs on the new collection that will be launched early next year. The bag that I'm wearing on the first photo above is one of the bags in their newest collection. 

Pacsafe for a Smart and Safe Travel 

Pacsafe for a Smart and Safe Travel 

     Pacsafe sees itself as every traveler’s best mate or buddy as they promise to have everyone covered so they can get the most out of every journey. Thank you so much Pacsafe for having me and for sharing tips on how to be a smart traveler everyday. Those tips will surely help me face my fear of pick pockets, snatchers, and thieves. And yes, it is important to invest in Pacsafe bags because it's always better be safe than sorry.

     Visit PACSAFE at Rustans Department Store, Duty Free Fiesta Mall, Fashionrack Designers Outlet, Wellworth Dept. Store, The SM Department Store, Robinsons Department Store, ROX, The Travel Club, Bratpack, Urbanize, The Landmark, The Metro Dept. Store, Tripologie, Boston Sports Lifestyle , Go Shop, Lee Super Plaza, I studio, Islands and More, NAIA Terminal 3, Lazada, and Flight 001. 

For more information and the latest promos from Pacsafe,

visit their website: http://www.pacsafe.com/

Like them on Facebook: PacsafePH

Follow them on Twitter: @PacsafePH

Follow them on Instagram: @pacsafeph

Good Times!~