MFO's Shopping Tips

I read with great interest your blog. You are truly a fashionista and a woman after my own heart. Therefore, I ask with all sincerity -- how do you do it on a Third World paycheck? Please give the rest of us working gals some tips!!

Look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers!

Melissa

Watch this space! I'll teach you how MFO shops! I've had 10,000 hours of practice, enough to make me an expert - if we take Malcolm Gladwell's words to heart!

In the meantime, dear readers, care to share your own shopping tips? I'm sure you've all got great ones we can all learn from!

Berrypova

You might be wondering how Berry is doing these days. Well, for starters, she's turning 9 months old next week! How time flies no?

She's been cruising about, putting everything she can in her mouth, saying Dada all the time, and she actually stood on her own with no support yesterday (we were at her friend Max's place and she got so excited with Max's giant Legos she grabbed one on each hand and ended up standing by herself!) Her motor skills are really something! I think I have to prep myself for endless hours of running after her once she starts sprinting around!

She can wave hi! and bye! (saying Baba while at it too!) and she babbles a lot! I think this little girl is going to be as talkative as I am!

Well, let me stop rambling and let me show you Berry now!




Dada hopes she'll be a tennis star when she grows up. I don't mind. I'll help Berry design her tennis outfits with Nike hahaha!

Points for Bonpoint

I wish I can dress up Berry in Bonpoint every day! And because I can fit in the YAM line (for teenagers), we can even dress alike! But nah, Berry can have Bonpoint, I'll go for Isabel Marant, Vanessa Bruno and A.P.C. instead! At least we both would look like French girls (or at least we'll try)! Hahaha!

Any who, love the styling here for the Baby, Girls and YAM line! I'll just try and replicate these looks! Love love love!

BABY...









GIRLS...















YAM...





So chic I'm gonna cry!!!

Foot In Mouth

Blame it on Murphy's Law! Just when I declared that I was done buying shoes for the year (now why didn't I say quarter? Why did I have to say year!!!), look what Rachel Comey comes up with! The Wrench Boot in Whiskey...



...and Black!


Well, the weather's getting warmer, so I really have no reason to buy booties. Right?!

These Socks Don't Suck!

Some girls love bags. Some girls love shoes. But Morgan who recently launched click and mortar shop SockTheory.com, loves her socks! She shares, "I've been sock and tights obsessed my whole life, so branching into this is a dream I've always had. When you are a life long New Yorker and walk Seventh Ave. every day, it's impossible to not be fashion minded. City style fashion is something that inspires me."

And why not, when there's a treasure trove of foot and legwear pieces that are too cute not to wear. She took it a step further when she put up her own online store so she can share her passion for socks with all of us! Check out some of the pieces she has in store:

Reminiscent of Chanel's two-tone tights! I like! ($12)

These socks are cute and badass! ($7)

Slouchy and looks so comfy! ($13)

Now these have a Prada vibe! ($20)

Cute! Love the trompe l'oeil effect! ($24)

Love the Japanese print of these leg/arm warmers! ($20)

Reminds me of the legwarmers that Japanese schoolgirls wear! ($12)

Cute and super affordable right? SockTheory.com went live in January, and was borne out of her vision that legwear can be the centerpiece of an outfit, instead of just an accessory.

According to Morgan, what sets SockTheory.com apart from legwear retailers is that she only selects products that aren't run of the mill, "I look for interesting and unique legwear, items that you just can't find at typical shops. I'm not interested in carrying only your standard "top seller basics". Sock Theory is about branching out and expanding your legwear horizons".

And as a testament to how much she believes in her own products, she adds, "I own, wear, and model everything you see on the site." So yes, that's Morgan right there in all the photos you just saw! (Well, if I had legs like hers then I would wear the prettiest, and yeah even the loudest socks too!)

Ultimately, her goal is to go beyond just the online store and open stores up in Manhattan and Brooklyn. A lofty goal, but doable! Let's support Morgan's dreams! Get your socks on from SockTheory.com!

Benetton "It's My Time"

Benetton is running a worldwide casting call and my online buddy Joni aka LimeBasil decided to join in on the fun! Please vote for her HERE! Right away please! There's only a few more days of voting left!

Ready For Rain's Summer Sale!

The best bargain hunters know that the best time to shop for clothes and accessories is off-season! So, forget the summer heat and keep in mind that rainy days will come in time!

Buy your rain gear now at ReadyForRain.com while everything is 20% off!!!

Run To Zara!

The new collection should be out in Manila too. Loving all these looks! Lucky for my wallet, I have similar pieces in my closet so I have no need to run to Zara myself. I will just take inspiration from the superb styling!









Yay for warmer days!