Just the place to get some bargain knock offs! Yep, I'm cheap. Everyone's respectful and no one…read morepushes their stuff on to you. Just check them out and get only what you want.

Over the years, Tumblr users have skyrocketed. It's so popular that a lot of kids, teens and hip…read moreyuppies get inspiration from Tumblr blogs. May it be photography, quotes, memes, gifs, art, pop culture, style and most especially fashion. My friend actually introduced my sister and I to Fashion Market. After learning about it, we go there every time were at this mall. Fashion Market is split into 2 sides on the mall - the left and the right. I suggest going through all stores. It can take hours though, haha, but you won't regret it. They have every style and trend you'd typically see on Tumblr, fashion blogs, Youtube beauty channels and fashion week! Inside, you'll also find spas, salons, money changers and ATM's. The prices range from super inexpensive to normal clothing price rates. A lot of stores sell super hip shoes, clothes, hats, shades and even prom dresses and traditional Filipino costumes. Definitely check out these stores I frequent when you're there - (right side) Push Thru, Mastermind Chase and Muradito, (left side) Nava, Berca and Ballow. Happy shopping! :)

Having a custom made dress doesn't necessarily mean that it will turn out looking amazing…read more Sometimes, even the best couturiers have their bad days. Enter Miss Selfridge. Miss Selfridge is a good place to buy ready to wear formalwear. It's relatively cheaper than a custom made dress. They have short cocktail dresses and full on formal wear with sparkly beading, embroidery and the works. They usually have good deals on their sale racks but be careful when buying last pieces. There are usually runs on the dresses. If not, the beading tends to be incomplete. A lot of people are afraid of buying ready to wear gowns because they run the risk of having another person show up wearing exactly the same thing. I always buy ready to wear formal wear and I've never had a twin at an event. Even then, it's always a game of Who Wore it Best. Rock that gown and everybody will only remember you.

I always make sure to check the latest collection of Miss Selfridge because they have really nice…read morepieces. I like how their clothing items range from casual to evening wear. I have had times, especially during the sales, where I would buy a lot of great looking tops - may it be for the beach, everyday or corporate wear. There were also times where I am in dire need of semi-formal or evening wear and I would also find it here. The price range for Miss Selfridge is okay especially if you need a dress for a special occasion but I recommend that you wait for their sale if you want to purchase some casual/corporate wear for everyday use. They also have really nice and sturdy accessories - scarves, bags, and very beautiful hats! Some of my scarves from Miss Selfridge have been with me for years and they haven't faded at all. Good price for the quality.

When I was 21 years old, ano nga bang ginagawa ko? Ahh.. nagpapakamatay for the last week of school…read morebefore graduation. (March din kasi birthday ko girl so inabot na ako ng 21 niyan! Shinare ko lang! Hahaha!) But no matter how stressful yung buhay that time, ito rin yung age na masarap i-enjoy kasi not too young pero not too old yung pakiramdam. Tapos feeling fashionista ka kahit saan sabay magwiwithdraw ka lang naman sa daan. SYEMPRE MAY PERA KA. The best part of being 21 siguro yung walang off na damit for you eh. Pwede kang mag-corporate na hindi nagmumukhang matanda pero okay rin naman kahit maging kasing-colorful ng damit mo yung parol sa kapaskuhan. Walang issue! Forever 21 is the place para makapagshopping sa lahat ng pegs mo: conservative pang-date, girly pang-ligawan, sexy kapag anniversary na, formal wear pang-kasal at pwede rin pangtulog para sa honeymoon or pa-bagets look kapag naghiwalay na! Choz! Nakakaloka parang kahit saang stage ng buhay mo pasok pa rin ang Forever 21! This store is for everyone talaga eh kahit babae, lalaki, for kids and lahat ng genders meron kang mabibili sa kanila. Stylish at meron din basic looks parang kahit anong character mo may babagay sayo! I actually use yung Forever 21 MasterCard kaya may special promos akong naaavail para sa mga cardholders (earlier kang papapasukin sa store, priority lane, and discounts) at malaking bagay talaga yung perks for someone na madalas mamili dito! KUNWARE MADALAS DIN AKO WAG KA DIYAN. I suggest na mag-apply ka for this card kung second home mo na ang Forever 21! Sulit siya girl! Pinaka-love ko sa lahat dito yung accessories (mahilig ako sa earrings) kasi maraming magagandang designs basta marunong ka lang maghanap ate! Maya't maya rin yung sale at kapag matalas yung mata mo, marami kang mauuwing damit na parang feeling mo nalugi sila dahil sa mura. PAG MATALAS ANG MATA BAKA MAY MAUWI KA RIN PAPABOLS. Hahaha! Ganyan. Feeling ko lang yung Forever 21 mas lamang yung porma over sa quality. Pak na pak ka talaga sa style mo dito girl pero parang hindi lahat matibay yung material na ginagamit. Kung wala namang kaso sayo kung hanggang kailan lang itatagal ng damit sayo PERO panalo yung porma/itsura mo, then shopping ka na at Forever 21! PS Masayang mag-window shopping dito kasi pagpasok mo pa lang parang gusto mo na siyang gawing bahay! Hours yung tinatagal ko sa loob kahit isang piraso lang yung nabili ko teh AT LEAST MAY BINILI HAHAHA kasi nakaka-enjoy talagang maglibot lang tapos sukat-sukat kahit yung wallet wala nang maisusuka! Kering-keri!

Cheap clothes, trendy clothes BUT not very good quality. I usually only get to use my Forever21…read moreclothes 3 to 5 times before some stitch unravels or shrinks or looks very worn. But hey, if you're paying PHP 1000 for a dress, I think it's unreasonable to expect anything more. Their shoes are awful though. I've never met a Forever21 shoe which are kind to my feet. Absolutely uncomfortable. But again, if you're looking to just wear it for an event and wear it once or twice, why not? Bags and accessories are also affordable. They'll last but only if you take extra care with them. Great gift idea: Give your girlfriend a gift certificate for PHP 1000 for her birthday and I'm sure she'll be very happy.

Shanghai-La Plaza…read more Located in Manila Philippines Service: Your not going to receive any better hospitality anywhere. The people are so friendly and hospitable. Initially, respectfully I thought this was part of the job however spending time on the local economy proved different. Selection: This is one of the largest luxury Malls I've visited, they have all the name brands you would expect and more. The food courts are enormous serving all kinds of local cuisine and familiar corporate restaurants. Value: the exchange rate in the Philippines one dollar equal 56 pesos so the American dollar has strong value here.

Both of these captures were taken from the breezeway walkway from the Shangri-La hotel to SM mall…read more I love the area. It is a sight to behold on the best day and even better on a rainy day. From certain parts of the plaza the way the buildings touch the sky just seems and looks so pretty. The service around this plaza is very nice. Everyone is super genuine. There's a wide range of different stores and selections of food.

Whenever I'm in Podium to get a cone from Sebastian's (always to get a cone from Sebastian's),…read morethere's only really one store that I visit often, and that's Sewn & Co. in Markati Palazzo. There are a lot of other boutiques and showrooms in the Markati Palazzo, and all of them have more clothes, but the great thing about Sewn is that their clothes are much younger and more accessible, both in style and price, than the others. It's all very sweet and soft, which I do look for sometimes--they had a long, knit vest thing that I liked which was on sale, but I was undecided about it until it vanished from their racks and I regretted skipping out on it. They also carry a lot of other lines, with a focus on women's swimwear and sandals and shoes. They also have a few preppy men's shoes though, so that's something for the guys to see. I always look at their accessories rack, for sure, but there are many other things they have like cosmetics and glasses and stationery other girly things. And if you're into that they're always worth a look.

Greenhills Shopping Center is one of my favorite shopping mall in the Philippines. I've been going…read moreto this mall since the 80's. It's known for its diverse range of stores and products like clothing, cellular phone sales, repairs and accessories, jewelry store, toys, pearls, souvenir items, restaurants, bars, video arcades, religious facilities and the ever popular tiangge that sells imported and local products for bargain hunters. A lot has changed but it is still one of the most beloved malls in the country.

Bring comfortable shoes. Of course, keep an eye on your belongings. Negotiate. Understand that…read moreeverything here is like the original, and I have found that the anime figurines are worth the value because they look very well constructed. There are a lot of great knickknacks that you can pick up, but I'm not the type of person to go for labels

Just wrapped up a quick afternoon at Power Plant Mall and honestly, it's become my favorite little…read moreescape in Makati. The place feels intimate compared to the massive malls everywhere else--more curated, less chaotic. I wandered through the high-end shops (that tourbillon watch boutique is insane), grabbed an amazing flat white at Yardstick, then had the best kinilaw and sisig at Toyo Eatery upstairs. The whole vibe is relaxed yet polished, and the Christmas lights this year are stunning without being over-the-top. Felt like a nice treat after a long week. Definitely five stars for me.

The Power Plant Mall is a five-story, upscale indoor shopping mall in Makati, Philippines. It is…read moreanchored by The Marketplace supermarket, an eight-screen Power Plant Cinema, and a mix of high-end retail tenants. It even has a Roman Catholic chapel called the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I was interested in visiting this venue because, as the name suggests, this structure was once (literally) a power plant. After the power plant was decommissioned, the structure and land were reimagined. It should be seen as part of a master planned development. It also caters to some adjacent, legacy, high-end communities. This location provided an opportunity for me to people watch; examine products and brands unfamiliar to me; and to price compare goods in the PHL, versus back home. And there seems to be more "exclusive" retailers I didn't see at other shopping centers in Makati.

Need to update your wardrobe this year? Want a new swimwear? Or do you just want to shop till you…read moredrop without burying your wallet alive? Then this discreet yet stunning local clothing line could do the trick for you. Apartment 8, with branches in Trinoma, Greenhills and Glorietta, have been around for some time and has been creating quite a stir because of their trendy collections. Endorsed by famous fashion bloggers, Apartment 8 offers clothes for women, mostly for teenagers and young adults. But hey, their clothing line is for everybody, as long as you wear the dress, and not let the dress wear you. From casual to formal, from summer to winter, from vintage to modern - Apartment 8 surely has them all.

When I still live in the Philippines, I've been going to SM Megamall since it opened in 1991. It…read morewas the biggest mall in the Philippines at that time and had its run for 17 years. Now it is the third largest mall in the Philippines and the thirteenth largest mall in the world with almost 1,000 shops including retail and dining outlets. This mall have almost everything, from specialty stores, clothing, electronics, arcade and video games, hardware, bookstores, sporting goods, restaurants, cafés and food court, movie theaters, and kiosks by merchants. Most of the items are great value for money and service is always on point! They also hold special events and holiday celebrations. Check it out!

I'm so jealous the states side don't have these kind of malls!!!! Everything you need all in one…read morelocation! Great stores, great staff, great food options! I love the mall!!!!