ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

     One of the biggest international brands, ELLE, marks its 70th year, and here in the Philippines, the recent celebration was a chic fashion hurrah that showcased the iconic styles over the last seven decades along with the most in vogue styles of today.

     The star-studded event was held at Mega Fashion Hall in SM Megamall. Showbiz power couples were present with their families and friends to witness this grand celebration. Everyone's so excited to see the little ones strut the runway. The event also showcased the latest collection of ELLE Philippines including the travel accessories, kids' wear this holiday season, and other timeless pieces that only ELLE can offer. More details about the celebration below ;)

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

     The event was hosted by Nicole Andersson where the fashion fete featured an array of activities including the ELLE Exhibit, with prominent issues of the magazine together with the Kids and Juniors collections on display; and experiential areas where participants got to decorate their own shirts and shoes, take Instagram photos for printing as souvenirs, and learn more interesting trivia about the beloved brand.

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style
Kids got to design their own ELLE shirt and shoes, and even had a meet and greet with the models at the mall event!

     Celebrity stylist Alyanna Martinez also came out to give tips to parents and kids on appropriate and stylish dressing, particularly for the anticipated Fall/Winter season. 

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style
Celebrity stylist, Alyanna Martinez (right), with host Nicole Andersson (left), shares her styling tips for appropriate but chic holiday dressing for kids from ELLE Kids’ Fall-Winter 2015 Collection.

     ELLE’s celebration wouldn’t be complete without a catwalk presentation, and this one definitely did not disappoint. The limited edition “7 Decades, 7 Dresses” headlined the show with new frocks that mark each of the brand’s 7 decades. See the photos below :)

Feminine Flower Dress- celebrated women's power after the liberation from was in the 1940's    

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

Gingham Dress- the sweet dress of the 50's

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

MOD Dress- 60's signature dress

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

Ascot Dress- of the 70's

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

Zip Dress- so reminiscent of the 80's

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

Minimalist Asymmetrical Dress- 90's

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

Modern Dress- 2000

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

     A travel segment launched the ELLE Luggage line, with its array of soft and hard shell luggage in red, black, hot pink and copper colors, now available in the country.

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style
You will never go wrong when you choose to travel in style with the classiest luggage line ELLE has to offer.

     Young fashionistas took over the runway to show off the Juniors and Kids F/W collections. Girls are all set to be the belles of the ball, with flowing, delicate dresses, metallic knits, couture- style suits, tutus and sparkling skirts. Touches of gold, red and silver, plus luxe embellishments like quilting, embroidery and sequins further elevated the collection’s sophistication.

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style
Make sure your kids are dressed in style for their kiddie parties this holiday season with trendy pieces from the ELLE Kids’ Party Collection.

     The boys aren’t left behind, fashion-wise, of course, with trendy bottoms, and cheerful, graphic tops fit for the festive holidays.

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style
Sporty looks from the latest ELLE Kids and Juniors collection

    ELLE Kids apparel and shoes are available at all leading department stores nationwide and at the Ogalala Store at Shangri-La Plaza, East Wing. Yay!

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

     I'm so excited to shop for Kenzo's outfit at Elle Kids. I'm sure he'll love this collection and will rock these pieces this holiday season. Thank you so much ELLE Kids for having me! Kenzo's OOTD will be posted soon wearing some of the ELLE Junior and Kids' 2015 Fall Winter Collection :)

To know more about their latest promos and updates on #Elle70

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Feature: Apparel Candy Wholesale Fashion Online

     There are so many online shopping sites out there but only a handful of gives quality and oh so affordable products that will make shopping more fun and exciting. I was browsing last week and saw an online shop that caters to fashion pieces from head to toe. Not only that they have almost everything, they also offer these products in a very affordable price. Should I say el cheapo but of good quality? Presenting the newest online shop that will make you gaga shopping! 

     ApparelCandy.com is the place to find it all! Here, you will find the ultimate and hottest trends in fashion rock bottom wholesale prices and unsurpassed quality guaranteed , everyday all year! This shop carries massive selections of fashion clothing for women and teens from tops, dresses, skirts, jeans, pants, shorts, t-shirts, blouses, sweaters, jackets and plus sizes. The selection of sunglasses is enormous. Inventory ranges from the ordinary day to day fashion sunglasses, to wayfarer, polarized, vintage, aviator, driving sunglasses to sunglass accessories. They cater to men, women, teens and even children. They also have cosmetics and fragrances, yay to beauty hunters out there! 

Feature: Apparel Candy Wholesale Fashion Online

     The store is one of the largest online wholesalers of cosmetics from nail polish, make-up, eye-shadow, lipstick, to nail polish removers and eye curlers, perfumes and colognes. ApparelCandy.com also sells wholesale fashion accessories and costume jewelry. The newest addition to the product lines are the handbags and purses for fashion aficionados. Check them out and they won't disappoint. 

Feature: Apparel Candy Wholesale Fashion Online

     So let's talk about the prices, did I mention that they have wholesale clothing? ApparelCandy.com prides itself as the leader in online wholesale distribution. Its dynamic and unique approach in bringing the newest and trendy style in fashion to the customer forefront minus the huge price tag separates the Apparel Candy brand from the rest. Attentive customer care, fast and reliable shipping, refund policy, seamless ordering are just one of the few things both loyal and new customers rave about Apparel Candy. 

Feature: Apparel Candy Wholesale Fashion Online

     Summer just ended here in our country but seeing these comfy and fashionable outfits from this online stores makes me wanna bask under the sun all year long! Head on to their site and grab those amazing deals perfect for any kind of weather. See you there!!!

Via Venetto- A World Class Pinoy Shoe Brand

     “World-class” has become a buzzword in today’s increasingly globalized economy. In a market that welcomes the influx of products from everywhere, only those with truly special offerings survive. Via Venetto is one such brand.

     Founded in 1973, exporting to the United States of America, France and Singapore, Via Venetto is a company that draws upon a cherished shoemaking tradition in the Philippines – one carried on by families in the neighborhoods of Marikina and Liliw, even as cheap, low-quality shoes are being mass produced by the thousands in China and other Asian countries.

     Amid the threat of growing competition, the people behind Via Venetto were unafraid to ask themselves: “How do we keep our shoes world-class?” The answer, it appears, lay in sticking to what the company has championed over the years: a strong commitment to quality, handcrafted craftsmanship, and solid support and appreciation of the highly skilled Filipino artisan.

Via Venetto- A World Class Pinoy Shoe Brand
The world-class brand takes pride in a four decade-old tradition of shoemaking by hand.

A trusted brand

     Since its foray into the shoe business in 1973, Via Venetto has enjoyed a strong following among women of style, with its collection of shoes that are touted to be at par with the world’s finest. Not surprisingly, the brand has earned an iconic status in the Philippine shoe industry.

     “Our clients have grown old with us, and it’s a matter of pride for us. We enjoy the trust of many lolas, moms and titas, and we are thankful for that,” reveals Ms. Ging Pajaro, President of Via Venetto. Ging shares that the brand’s designs also cater to teens, women aged 25 to 35, young executives, upward mobile young professionals and the daughters, pamangkins, and apos of their patrons of many, many years.

     Via Venetto has since launched new shoe collections that are set to catch the eye of the younger set. Now gracing their racks at Greenbelt, Glorietta, Ayala Town Center, SM Megamall, and Trinoma are ballerina flats and loafers in a variety of shades, as well as platforms, classic pumps, sandals, slingbacks, wedges, and mules with trendy woven, in glittery leathers, snakeskin, patent and new fashion finishes.

Via Venetto- A World Class Pinoy Shoe Brand

These handmade beige Santanina sandals are crafted using fine Italian and European leathers.

Via Venetto’s stylish black Johanna mules are made of stunning kidskin leather.

Via Venetto’s chic and elegant designs suit women of style.

     While they now sport a contemporary look, somehow the shoes still embody Via Venetto’s distinct aesthetic: made of fine Italian and European leathers, classy, and durable. After all, behind each pair is the brand’s 40 year-tradition of shoemaking.

Fatto a Mano

     Via Venetto takes pride in a 39-step process of shoemaking by hand (or in Italian, fatto a mano), a practice inspired by some of the world’s most renowned brands and perfected by the company for over four decades.

Via Venetto- A World Class Pinoy Shoe Brand
Each pair of Via Venetto shoes is the result of a painstaking 39-step process of shoemaking by hand, or in Italian, fatto a mano.

• Crafting shoes at the Via Venetto factory in Marikina begins with the conceptualization of a shoe design, as well as its translation into a working pattern. This is followed by the cutting, preparation, and closing of the upper, during which the leather is cut by hand or a machine, folded, and sewn together.
• The shoemaker will then prepare the counter, outsole, insole, heel, and toplift, which are skived (cut into thin layers), buffed (smoothed), pressed, cemented, and nailed, before they are placed inside shoe lasts or wooden molds. After the lasting comes the attachment of the sole and heel.
• Finally, the shoes undergo buffing, painting, polishing and cleaning, to the shoe tree for quality control, and are placed in boxes for distribution to stores, where they are sure to be ogled, touched and tried on by enthusiastic customers.

Via Venetto- A World Class Pinoy Shoe Brand
Crafting shoes at Via Venetto begins with a shoe design and its translation into a pattern

World-class

     In the face of the tougher competition brought by the onslaught of cheaper, imported shoes and knock-offs, Ging and the rest of the people behind Via Venetto are unperturbed.

     “At Via Venetto, we have always stayed true to our cherished tradition of superior craftsmanship and our use of only the world’s finest leathers to make high-quality shoes. Hindi pwede ang pwede na (We do not suffice with make-do). It is this tradition which earned us a loyal patronage through the years, and which will enable us to keep our leadership and special place in the hearts of our clients and in Philippine shoe market,” Ging explained.

     With a solid handcrafted shoemaking tradition, a devoted – and growing – following, and an innovative vision for the brand, Via Venetto is truly set to conquer greater heights, one step (of a superbly-crafted shoe) at a time.

Florsheim Philippines Return to Classics Launch

     Classic never go out of style, do you believe that? Raise you hand if your answer is a resounding yes! I always hear my father that a white ensemble from head to toe is his definition of going back to classics. Wearing all white for him never go out of style. For me, a classic piece of clothing that will always be in my closet is a pair of jeans. How do you define classic?

     Weeks ago, I was invited to Florsheim Philippines Return to Classics Launch. The event was held at the newly opened branch of Florsheim in Ayala Fairview Terraces. During the event, top regional executive of Florsheim, Mr. Eric Leung, shared to us that the brand sees their relevance in the Filipino market because more than fashion, quality tops the heart of a Filipino consumer in choosing the right kind of footwear to buy. Highlights of the event after the jump. Scroll down please :)

Florsheim Philippines Return to Classics Launch

     Florsheim, established back in 1892, is a leading international footwear brand present in the US, Europe, Central and South America and in Asia, with stores in glitzy and glamorous locations such as New York, Milan, Sydney, Dubai, and Hong Kong. It is also present in China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Philippines and will soon open its first store in Nepal. Popular Florsheim products include Royal Imperial, Imperial, Florsheim Regular, Comfortech and Sports and Casual.

Florsheim Philippines Return to Classics Launch
Florsheim Imperial Wingtips
Upper left corner: Florsheim Imperial shoe called MILAN, with premium calf weave leather upper, soft leather lining, leather outsole and craftsmanship from Italy.

     Mr. Leung explained to us important points on Florsheim's products and what are the trends for men and women this 2015. Leung further narrates his impression of the discerning taste of Filipinos when it comes to footwear products. For classic brands like Florsheim, loyal customers are maintained by making sure the classic styles remain relevant and updated. New customers are gained with the development of new styles which come in different colors. Florsheim enjoys consumer preference mainly because it supplies the need of consumers for the basic and the new – produced with premium quality raw materials and meticulous product development.

Florsheim Philippines Return to Classics Launch

2015 Trends for Men:

     directional, rounder toe shape with neutral tones like cognac and taupe. Men can choose from Imperial Wing Tips, ComfortTech or Formal Loafers, and Boots :) 

Florsheim Philippines Return to Classics Launch
Mr. Eric Leung, Florsheim's Top Regional Executive

Florsheim Philippines Return to Classics Launch
Florsheim Boots

     Mr. Leung also gave us tips on how to properly care for your shoes. He said that the more you stock them inside your cabinet, the more it will wear off. Florsheim shoes should be worn on a daily basis because the more you wear it, the more you will see the quality of Florsheim  shoes that will stand through the test of time. 

2015 Trends for Women

     man shoe, ankle booties, flats, and wedges. Those wedges are to die for!!! The colors for spring are classic blue, moss green, orange, lemon and pink, and beige, maroon and grey when going for more trans-seasonal colors. You can see the colors of the wedges below, aren't they pretty?!

Florsheim Philippines Return to Classics Launch
Mr. Manny Concepcion explaining to us the Florsheim XL Extralight outsole, a sole that is unbelievably light- much lighter than comparable materials. It is flexible, strong, Eco-friendly and provides excellent shock absorption.

Florsheim Philippines Return to Classics Launch

Florsheim Ladies shoes- PONDER, nubuck upper leather, soft kidskin lining, rubber outsole and with 6cm heel height in cream, blue, and red.

     Consumers will also continue to look for comfort, flexibility and durability when buying quality, classic and fashionable shoes, he said, adding that the Asian market will direct its sights on the fashion side, especially for young executives.

     Florsheim’s current campaign in the Philippines is focused on going “return to classics,” where it will highlight the staple styles for men, such as wingtips, loafers, lace-up and so on. These pieces are perfect for students who are going back to school. You need to invest in a good pair of shoes so Florsheim is here to give your quality and comfortable pair of walkers that will never go out of style!

     To check out the newest collection inspired by classic styles, visit the nearest Florsheim stores at Trinoma, Shangri-La Plaza, Glorietta 4, SM Mall of Asia, Festival Mall Alabang, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Fairview Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, Abreeza Mall Davao and SM City Davao. 

For more information visit: www.retailspecialistinc.com/brands/Florsheim.

Like them on Facebook: @Florsheim Philippines 

Follow them on Twitter and Instagram: @FlorsheimPH

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

     Hi dearies! The title of the post says it all though it was taken days after May 4th. If you're a Star Wars fan, I presume you have witnessed the collaboration of Star Wars and Folded n Hung last December during the Star Wars X Folded n Hung launch. The collection from this collaboration includes designs from iconic characters of the first trilogy. If you want to see the event highlights, click HERE :)

     For this OOTD (Outfit of the Day), I decided to go simple casual look. I wore this to an event that I've attended at Fairview Terraces. I'm happy that my dress went well with my Skechers GoWalk2 sneakers and my snakeskin Celine inspired bag from The Baggeria. What do you think? I was sporting a red lippie here and I'm not comfortable wearing bright red lipstick. I hope I was able to pull it off, comment below what you think okay? Outfit details after the jump. Photos by Mish Rendon :)

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

Dress- Folded n Hung Star Wars Collection

Shoes- Skechers GoWalk 2

Bag- The Baggeria

Accessories- QQ Watch

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

     During the launch, I was having a hard time on what style of dress to choose. This print was my second choice. I really wanted to get the other style of dress that has a mesh sleeves. But unfortunately, the sizes left on display were too big for me. The prints on this dress are the starships, cruisers, battleships and other spacecraft in the Star Wars movie.

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

 Skechers on the go - Upwind

    If you have seen my post during the Skechers Go Walk Event, I'm sure you've already read why I super love this footwear to bits. This sneakers already have brought me to many places. I've been wearing this pair with almost all kinds of outfit. I can pair it with skater skirts, shorts, and jeans. If you have sensitive feet, this one is for you! You can read more of my experience and other details about Skechers Go Walk 2 HERE :) 

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You
The Bagerria Bag in Cairo

     My blogger and HD makeup artists friend Chay Ebina sent this bag for a feature years ago. This Celine inspired bag is roomy and great to pair with casual outfits. I bring this bag to semi-formal events too. You can see the feature HERE and oh I gave away one too!

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You
QQ Watch

     This watch was a gift from my mother-in-law. Q & Q stands for quality and quantity. This brand originated from Japan.

     That's all for now. Thank you so much for visiting. My apologies for the awkward poses, we only have five minutes to do our outfit shots and it's freaking hot during the time we took these photos. 

Good Times!~

Lazada Fashion Philippines LZD Launch

     Last November 18, I was invited by Lazada Philippines to get the first dibs as they launched their newest line of international brands as well as its own fashion line called LZD. The blogger and media event was held at R Space in Makati that aims to bridge the distance no matter how far the brands are from the country. The president of Lazada Inanc Balci wanted "Lazada to bridge that gap and provide the best fashion lines for Filipinos"

     The event was hosted by Anne-Marie Bodal, Fashion Creative Director at Lazada. She's one of the stylish person I saw during the event, from the way she projected the dress and the shoes she's wearing even if it's all black showed how passionate she is with fashion. Lazada Fashion Philippines introduced new designs for their in-house label LZD. I honestly was blown away by the designs of this collection because some of the clothes is sooo me!. Excited to see what's in store for you at the new, fun and fierce collection? Click CONTINUE READING and get ready to list your fave designs!

Lazada Fashion Philippines LZD Launch

[CLOSED] Dear Kitty Kittie Kath x Sole Street Giveaway!

     Hello dearies! A blessed Sunday to all :) Here's the promised birthday giveaway that I mentioned on my Facebook wall post last week. My apologies if it took more than two weeks for this giveaway to be published but I'm sure everyone's excited! Are you?! This giveaway is made possible because of Sole Street! It's a post birthday giveaway and there will be three winners who'll be receiving GC's from Sole Street and skin care goodies from yours truly.

     So before you log in your entries on the rafflecopter app below, let me tell you something about Sole Street :) 

Dear Kitty Kittie Kath x Sole Street Giveaway

Shoes, shoes and more shoes!

Sole Street will update you on the latest trends in footwear, challenging you to tweak ‘em up to suit your personal style. Tastefully selected, each design will give a boost of fashion confidence.

Sole Street is the perfect spot to indulge in your experiments in fashion!

    So to all the shoe-fanatics and addicts out there, Sole Street is here to rock your world! With very unique and fashionable designs of their shoes, I'm sure that every peso you spend is worth the price.

Dear Kitty Kittie Kath x Sole Street Giveaway!
1 Glysolid Glycerin Cream 250ml
1 Purederm Yogurt Pack 10ml
1 Naturals by Watsons Plum Black Tea Lip Balm 4.5g
1 Beyond Care Orange Peel Travel Set ( shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion 4 x 50ml)
OPEN TO PH RESIDENTS ONLY

OOTD: Pahiyas Festival

     Here's a super late OOTD post. I was emptying my recycle bin yesterday and saw these outfit photos from our summer vacation at Lucban, Quezon. We stayed there for three days and luckily was able to celebrate one of the grandest festival in our country- The Pahiyas Festival. Have you seen colorful leaf shape decorations on television ads or from random things? Those leaf shape designs are called Kiping. It's made of malagkit/sticky rice and shaped into leaves symbolizing bountiful harvest. Pahiyas Festival is celebrated every 14th of May in honor of St. Isidore for giving farmers rich and bounty harvest throughout the year. 

     Since it's summer, I opted to wear something very light and comfortable from head to toe! And because the highlight of the celebration was to roam around the town to see houses decorated with colorful and awesome kipings, I decided to wear my super comfy sandals. 

Pahiyas Festival

OOTD: Black and Blue Urban Chic

     Hello! Belated Happy Valentine's Day :) I hope all of you had a blast yesterday. Before I start laying out the details of my outfit, I just wanna thank ze hubby for making hearts day extra special. 

     If you follow me on Instagram, I'm sure you've already seen this ensembles. This is what I wore during the L'Oreal Professionnel Steampod Launch. The attire should be black and blue urban chic and these colors perfectly matches the Steampod. I'll just make this intro short, my mind is floating got only 4 hours of sleep :( Please leave a comment if you have questions. Thank you for understanding :D Special thanks to Aya of Codename Aya for these lovely photos! 

 Black and Blue Urban Chic

OOTD: Puss in Boots

     Hellos! This is my first outfit post of the year :) Thank you very much to Kai of Brew of the Day for taking my outfit shots. Remember that I'm very shy to take outfit shot in public? I'm 10x times more shy here when we did my outfit shot because it was taken inside the Landmark Trinoma but it's okay since almost all we're rushing home so there's only a couple of shoppers walking and they didn't even bother to look on what we're doing =P

    I wore this outfit 3 weeks ago when I met-up and had dinner with blogger friends. I look haggard and tired in this photo, right? And look at my tummy, it's bloated like the cat in Puss in Boots hence the title of this OOTD. Blame it on Christmas and New Year's celebration and some post holiday gatherings. There's also 3 birthdays in our family after new year including my birthday! Insert the holiday weight gain here. Whew! 

OOTD: Taken 2

     I was one of the lucky winner to Nuffnang PH's Preserving Mankind with Kojie.san Men blog contest. I won two tickets to the especial screening of Taken 2 last October 5, 2012 that was held at Shangrila Cineplex 1. Days before the said event, I was very clueless what to wear since I'm very lazy that week to dress up. I decided to wear something laid back with my old pair of jeans and a comfy shirt then just added a blazer so that my outfit will somehow look chic. 

Various Giveaway Winnings + COM

     Joining giveaways has been very exciting for me. I won numerous prizes from beauty products, skin care, clothing, and food gift certificates. I received different size of packages from small to medium pouch. Some prizes that I won were claimed directly from the person who hosted the giveaway or the office of the company giving the prize/s. Months ago, I received a big package and it's my first time to win a pair of shoes. 

Dance to the Beat of Your Dream Giveaway

http://itsmisskatey.blogspot.com/2012/08/dance-to-beat-of-your-dream-giveaway.html

Lulu Swing Shoes in Sway Pale Blue

     I can't believed that I was chosen as the Commenter of the Month from Ana Gonzales' Blog: The Fashionista Commuter. I really really love Ana's Blog! Her stories are the best :D I'm happy that I already met her twice. She's very humble and generous because this Manel's Passport Holder also includes discount coupons from Zalora, VNC and Beyond Yoga. 

http://www.anagonzales.com

Manels x Fashionista Commuter Passport Holder + Discount coupons

     Another addition to GC collection came from Bee. She just celebrated her birthday last September and her blog's 1st year anniversary. As a treat to her readers and followers, she hosted this giveaway:

Drinks are on me

http://beforeiturn25.blogspot.com/2012/10/drumrolls-please.html

 

300 php worth of gift certificates from Starbucks :D

     Yay! I can't wait to use my new pair of flats from Lulu Swing. Meanwhile, I'll be renewing my passport this month so my new passport holder will just have to wait for a while. I'll be attending a makeup workshop tomorrow and it's scheduled 10 am so I think this is the best time to use my Starbucks GCs. 

     Thank you very much ladies for these prizes :) I also want to thank Lulu Swing Shoes, Manels, ZaloraPH, VNC, Beyond Yoga and Starbucks.

     For more update, like them on Facebook and follow on Twitter: Lulu Swing Shoes, @lulu_swing; Manels, @marksig_manels; ZaloraPH, @ZALORAPH; VNC, Beyond Yoga and Starbucks Philippines

     Follow these blogs for your daily dose of beauty, skin care, fashion and random thoughts:

Behind the Bumbleebee Glasses, The Fashionista Commuter and Before I Turn 25

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