Great Northern Sale 2014 - Fashion Finds and Filling Food

Tweet

It's been a while since I posted about fashion, and I couldn't be more excited that this post is about my 

Great Northern Sale experience at SM City North EDSA.

What do I love about going the Great Northern Sale? In case you don't frequent SM City North EDSA (what?! Why?!), it's a mecca for fashionistas; those who are in a reasonable budget up to the ones who can go all out shop 'til their heart's content. They're currently housing some of the newest and trendiest brands that Filipinos, including myself, are going gaga about.

(photo from SM North EDSA's Instagram)

For this year's GNS, I got to go around the mall on a rainy Saturday with Carizza, Rhea and Arnie. When we stopped by Forever 21, we scattered and scouted for stuff that will catch our fancy. I believe I was the one who took so long to decide what to buy that I had to ask the lovely cashier to reserve the items for me for the rest of the day (that's why I don't have anything with me in the photo).

I went back before heading home and bought 3 skirts. They have this promo that if you buy regular-priced items and your total reached at least 2500, you'll get a 500 discount. So instead of paying Php2545, I only paid for 2045. Sweet deal, right?

Uniqlo, being it's only located across Forever 21, was also a stopover. Honestly, I wasn't really a fan.
I think the price is quite steep. But because it's the Great Northern Sale, most of their items are on sale. I also love their collab shirts with Pharell and other music icons. Too bad they no longer have the design I want. :(

This is the design that I want! :(

I bought 2 awesome tops. Their original price was 790 each, but I got them for 490 each. I love these tops because they can really go a long way with my current wardrobe. 

As a beauty blogger, I can get lost in Watson's for hours. My favorite brand is Maybelline, but I've been eyeing on L'Oreal as well. The latter has a new mascara and they've expanded their True Match shades, so that's definitely on my must-try list.

Levi's is such a classic brand, not only because it has been around for a very long time, but also because their jeans never goes out of style. It also boasts of top quality, insuring you'll be wearing them until it doesn't fit you anymore (which only means you should get a new pair. Haha!). 

And what's the perfect way to cap off a fun day of shopping? A REALLY GOOD CHEESY PIZZA. Hooray for Brooklyn Pizza! And check out their wall! <3

Shopping with my fellow fashionistas during the Great Northen Sale at SM City North EDSA really inspired me to create more OOTD and fashion-related posts. Surprisingly, my favorite stop would be Uniqlo. The discounts they offered were pretty good (almost Php300 off!). I really love their shirts especially the ones by Pharell. I love how it promotes individuality and embracing your own uniqueness. SAME is LAME; I couldn't agree more. ;)

Please visit my blog regularly for the OOTD posts featuring the items I got from the Great Northern Sale!

Like and Follow SM City North EDSA for updates about their upcoming events:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/smnedsa

Twitter - http://twitter.com/smnorthedsa

Instagram - http://instagram.com/smnorthedsa

"We Love Pastel" Launch at SM City North EDSA

Tweet

Pastel colors have always been synonymous to fresh, girly, innocent and young. But the ever-changing and forever-innovating fashion world had spun pastels into a style statement that now also means bold, edgy and strong by putting them on hair: yes, pastel hair colors is what's hot right now.

The idea wasn't new to me at all given I have friends who are dyeing their hair quite often, sporting colors from lavender to blue. I'm also fascinated with Helga's hair so I'm an avid fan of hers. ;)

Now Filipinas are becoming more open-minded with new and liberating style ideas and statements. More and more women today are experimenting with their looks. Some are growing out their hair while some are chopping inches of them. We're no longer hindered by a specific mold or type of what is beautiful when it comes to hairstyle (or fashion). This liberation is so worth celebrating.

So why don't we push it a little further by introducing the idea of pastels as hair color? :)

SM City North EDSA and Watson's, together with partner brands, launched "We Love Pastel". This is an event dedicated to everyone - from beauty enthusiasts to professionals - to celebrate and embrace this fresh new trend of wearing non-conventional hair colors.

The launch started out with a mini fashion show on how ladies can sport pastel hair: from casual, bohemian, corporate to a semi-formal outfit. I particularly love the model with the blue hair because she reminds me of Katy Perry in California Girl. ;) The event was hosted by the very lovely Kim Jones.

Fashion bloggers Doms and Alyssa being interviewed by Kim.

Even Krispy Kreme came in the party all pastel-ed up! <3

I got so excited when I learned about this event. I've been dyeing my hair (lighter each time) for the past year. Right now, I'm donning Sparkling Blonde from Palty, which is one of the brands that's participating in this series of events. ;) 

I got to meet some of the lovely people from Palty Philippines. They instantly knew which shade I was wearing, and they proudly "showed me off" to their new clients. Hahaha! I even got to talk to some of their customers wherein I shared my experience with Palty.

Lucido-L, also a Japanese brand that I've been eyeing on,  did my Goldilocks-inspired curls for today. They used a heat-protectant serum that makes my hair more shiny the more I use a flat iron. Cool, right? 

My hair didn't feel greasy nor weighed down. I also love it's scent! This product definitely helped in keeping my curls in tact until I have to wash my hair. :)

Fashion blogger Alyssa is having her hair done. :)

David's Salon, the first legit salon I went to when I was just a teenager, was also there. :)

I failed to take a decent photo of their model who's sporting a straight black hair with fire engine red streaks! It was so badass.  I'm excited to get a color like that! Lol well at least let's start small like an ombre? Lol.

Revlon, Vidal Sassoon, L'oreal, Claire's and Tresemme was also there. :)

What I got to take home with me? Hair products and sweets overload!! <3

Please don't forget to drop by the We Love Pastel area at the SM City Center of SM City North EDSA. From November 15 to November 30, the latest hair dye products are available with promos and discounts. 

On November 23 and 30, a Pastel Hair Makeover in partnership with Watson's brands will take place. Style Me Pastel by David's Salon will happen November 22 and 29, it's a free hair makeover session with top stylists from David's Salon.

See you all there! <3