Sunday, May 12, 2013

Good Dress Up SUPERB by SuperSale Bazaar May Edition 2013. ELENABLOG




Whether it's the newest iPad or the latest android phone to hit the market, people are always eager to upgrade their favorite products. The same can be said in the fashion realm�who doesn't appreciate a great improvement on a beloved piece? With a little help from The SuperSale Bazaar team, the organizers have rounded up over 200 local and imported brands to elevate a slew of styles you already adore and create totally fresh looks.

May is one of those transitional seasons where in most of us have no clue on what the weather will bring and what to wear. This is the time of the year in the metro wherein we look to our icons and the tastemakers in the fashion industry to guide us so we can easily glide through this month. Unlike countries that have four seasons, May is like the thorn between the super sunny hot and rainy June. Going out can be such a chore, as you don�t know if you should wear a light breezy summer dress or gear up for the wet weather.

It is always refreshing to know that the team behind the longest running fashion bazaar in the metro, SuperSale, has created Superb- a 5-day long event this May 22-26, 2013, Wednesday-Sunday at The SMX Convention Center. Shoppers can expect up to 90% off sale on summer items and at the same time new collections and must-have pieces for the second half of the year. This was created last 2012 to celebrate Philippine fashion and the latest trends for the next season to be introduced to the fashion-obsessed making this event the 3rdunder Superb�s belt.

Aside from the hourly raffle, the team is also giving away goodies by posting on Instagram and Tweeting your favorite looks and pieces to win prizes. Don't forget to also post which tastemakers and bloggers are topping your best-dressed list! Try to get a snapshot with them during the 5-day fete. Do follow @supersalebazaar and tag #supersalebazaar. Tons of prizes await!

Of course, I want to see you guys in this 5-Day Fab event for dear shoppers like you so I'm giving away 10 free passes to 10 lucky readers! All you have to do is:

1. Follow SUPERSALE BAZAAR on Twitter and Instagram: @supersalebazaar
2.Follow me on Twitter and Instagram: @nicooolesantos
3. Tweet me: "I wanna shop at SUPERB by @supersalebazaar @nicooolesantos !"

I will randomly choose 10 winners and they will be included in my guestlist for the said event. I will announce the winners on May 19, 2013 Sunday. I will personally tweet them and post their names here on my blog. If you didn't reply after 24 hours, I will choose another winner. Good luck and see you this May 22- 26 at the SMX Convention Center Hall 4!:)

Dont forget to like my flier for the SUPERSALE BAZAAR: NICOLE SANTOS FLIER

* For the Benefit of World Vision, helping build a better world for children.
* You may pre-purchase tickets via SM cinema outlets or online www.smtickets.com
* For inquiries email us at superb.bazaar@gmail.com or contact us at +63917-8013772.
* Visit http://www.facebook.com/supersalebazaar for more details and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @supersalebazaar


Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Good Dress Up Ensembles� Wear My Design Competition Year 2. ELENABLOG


 Calling all aspiring designers! Have you ever dreamed of having your designs being sold in Ensembles stores nationwide?

  Following the success of the first WEAR MY DESIGN Competition last year where 5 winning dresses comprised Ensembles' Spring 2013 Collection, the innovative brand is ecstatic to announce the next installation of this much anticipated contest starting on May 1 to June 30, 2013!

 If you have an eye for fashion and a creative mind, then this is definitely for you! All you have to do is submit a dress prototype of your design together with an application form. All submitted entries will be uploaded to Ensembles� Facebook page for voting. Winning entries will be featured in the Spring Dresses 2014 Collection. Five lucky ladies have already gotten their dreams come true with the last year�s contest. The dresses sold very well with customers having their own faves. Who knows, maybe it�s your time to shine! There will be 8 grand winners. Each winner will receive cash and gift certificates from Ensembles, plus Special Gift packs from our wonderful partners VMV Hypoallergenics and Piandre Salon. Each winner shall also be given one produced dress of his/her design (in his/her choice of color and size.)

 The winning pieces will be reproduced by Ensembles for the Wear My Design 2014 Spring Dresses Collection and the name of the grand winners will be featured on the Ensembles Wear My Design hangtag.



Learn more about �Wear My Design� Competition mechanics and rules at www.ensembles.com.ph
Like Ensembles Facebook page (facebook.com/EnsemblesOnline). 
Follow Ensembles on Twitter and Instagram @EnsemblesOnline.

Friday, March 29, 2013

Good Dress Up HissBliss X 3rd Blog Anniversary Giveaway Winners!!!. ELENABLOG

First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who joined my giveaway! Thank you for celebrating my 3rd Blog Anniversary! Now here are the lucky winners!:)


SET 1- SHAY CASTILLO @sheelalalamarie

 SET 2- Den Bernardo @yodeneehdeneeh

 SET 3 - Nicole Valderrama @nicolelily26

Congratulations to all the winners! 
Please email your NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT NUMBER AND TWITTER to nicooolesantos@yahoo.com :)

XOXO
NICOLE?


Friday, March 22, 2013

Good Dress Up HissBliss X 3rd Blog Anniversary Giveaway. ELENABLOG

First of all, I'm so sorry for my blogging hiatus for the past few weeks. Even though I'm not doing anything anymore, I just feel so giddy about graduating and I can't focus on blogging. haha! Been spending most of my time with college friends. 

Anyway, as you know my 3rd blog anniversary is just a week away! Yes, my blog's turning 3 this March 29! I can't believe I've been blogging for 3 years already!:)

Of course, I wouldn't keep this blog for 3 years if it weren't for you my readers. Thank you for sticking out with me for 3 years, for reading my random blog posts and for constantly visiting my blog even though I'm M.I.A. most of the time hehe :P 

As I promised, I'm hosting a blog giveaway in collaboration with one of my favorite online stores, HissBliss! Scroll down for more details!

I'm giving away 3 sets of arm candies to 3 lucky winners!:)
*ehem effort and layout ko for this giveaway haha bored eh




 Want to win these perfect for summer arm candies by HissBliss? All you have to do is:

1. LIKE HissBliss on Facebook, LIKE my Facebook page, FOLLOW me on Twitter and Instagram @nicooolesantos
2. TWEET " Happy 3rd Blog Anniversary  ! I want to win  arm candies! " 
3. Share this giveaway on Facebook and Tag my FB page and HissBliss FB Page.


That's it! 
THIS GIVEAWAY IS OPEN TO ALL METRO MANILA READERS ONLY! 

Giveaway until March 29, 2013 at 11pm! I will announce the winners on March 29 at 11:30pm!:)
I will tweet the winners so I could get in touch with them for their contact details!

Good luck!:)


 XOXO 
NICOLE?

Friday, March 8, 2013

Good Dress Up Freeway Spring Prints Collection 2013. ELENABLOG

 Floral prints, Birds of Paradise, nature hues and tones�. Know what that means? Spring is in the air as Freeway releases its Spring Prints Collection! Fusing the beauty of nature with fashion brings out fun, fresh and youthful pieces ladies can enjoy. With this collection, dressing up, having fun and making a fashion statement wherever you go is definitely easy!
                Always an innovative brand, Freeway started developing its own beautiful prints, influenced by the success of its National Artist Collectors Series which pioneered wearable art by interpreting the works of our Filipino National Artists on clothes.  For this Spring collection, the brand started developing its own fabric prints on items such as weekend blazers, sleeveless tops, work shirts, comfortable tunic tops, summer dresses and fun shorts. With this direction, its customers will be delighted to own unique prints that cannot be found elsewhere. Materials such as chiffons, georgettes and charmeuse satins are made sure to have stretch for that wearing comfort.

Florals for spring? Groundbreaking!
This matching floral blazer and shorts is my personal favorite!!:)











With this collection, Freeway aims to give your wardrobe the spring boost it needs! Whether on a lovely day out, at the office, or a date night with friends, prepare to catch everyone�s attention with the trendy pieces we have in store for you! Catch the collection at Freeway stores nationwide!

For more information on our collections, please visit freewayonline.com.ph
You can also check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/FreewayOnline.
 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FreewayOnline


Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Good Dress Up SuperSale Bazaar March 2013 PLUS Free Passes!. ELENABLOG

Can you believe it? It's  SuperSale Bazaar once again! This is my favorite bazaar in town! Lots of lovely and unique pieces! And again, I together with some of your favorite bloggers will be joining the bazaar and will be selling some of our pre-loved items and our own brands for you! SuperSale Bazaar will be held at the World Trade Center this March 1-3!:) 
Now I need a little favor from you guys, can you please help me by liking this photo on Facebook?

Thank you so much!xx


SuperSale Bazaar Summer Edition 2013

Summer kicks off surprisingly early this year and we couldn't be more excited for three days of majorly on trend brands and fashion-forward event attire. But before you gear up and before we open the doors of one of the biggest tents in Manila, we must tease you a little so you can bring all the proper essentials to the event � any gadget with a camera, most secure yet fashionable bag and of course your most festive day dress.

Given that our country has only two seasons, for us Filipinos, the arrival of summer means that the heat can be unbearable. No more edgy jackets and layered styling, in fact, we say hello to irritable weather-affected netizens ranting away in cyberspace. On the plus side though we all look forward to that beach trip, cute tan lines and breezy summer dresses. This is where our team comes in to help ease through the scorching transitional phase and make you enjoy summer. 

As the season heralds a return to brighter colors, floral patterns, and eye-catching accessories, which is why today we bring you an outstanding roundup of over 200 brands full of summer essentials whether or not you will be stuck here in Manila or out partying on the sands of Boracay. Happily, there are tons of quintessential pieces in the 15thinstallment of SuperSale Bazaar, as we've rounded up an array of intriguing ensembles and labels for your pleasure. From Soak�s international caliber stamped swimwear, Tonic�s celebrated comfy flats, Glitterati�s awe-inspiring cocktail dresses, Moonshine�s relaxed yet event-worthy gowns, Queen Street�s versatile bags to Flutter�s intricately created semi-precious accessories.

While these established brands have been consistently present in our bazaars, we've also uncovered a huge pool of untapped brands that are worthy of your attention. But we will leave it at that to add some mystery to our much-awaited bazaar to date. So come on and spend some time with us during the official start of summer to find out what must-haves are in the market. SuperSale Bazaar�s Summer Edition is happening on March 1-3, 2013 at the World Trade Centerfrom Friday-Sunday, 10am-9pm.

Post on Instagram and Tweet your favorite looks and pieces to win prizes and don't forget to tell us which tastemakers and bloggers are topping your best-dressed list! Try to get a snapshot with them during the 3-day fete. Don�t forget to follow us @supersalebazaar and tag us #supersalebazaar. Tons of prizes await!



Now of course, I wanna meet you there so I'm giving away 10 FREE PASSES TO 10 LUCKY WINNERS (One each) All you have to do is:

1. Follow SUPERSALE BAZAAR ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM @supersalebazaar
2. Follow ME ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM @nicooolesantos
3. Tweet "I can't wait to shop this March 1-3 at the #SuperSaleBazaar @nicooolesantos !"

You must be a follower of SSB on twitter and of course me (because I'll be announcing the winners there).

I'll announce the winners this Sunday (Feb 24, 2013) The winners will be automatically put in my guest list for SSB!:)

Good luck and See you at the SuperSale Bazaar!:)

* For the Benefit of World Vision, helping build a better world for children.
* You may pre-purchase tickets via SM cinema outlets or online www.smtickets.com
* For inquiries email us at supersalebazaar@yahoo.com or contact us at +63917-8013772.
* Visit http://www.facebook.com/supersalebazaar for more details and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @supersalebazaar


XOXO
NICOLE?

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Good Dress Up WEAR MY DESIGN Grand Winners for Ensembles Spring 2013. ELENABLOG


 Want to WEAR MY DESIGN?
With the rise of Philippine fashion comes the emergence of young, hopeful designers who get the chance to showcase their talent and creativity to the whole nation.Ensembles has given this wonderful opportunity to 5 lucky ladies as they won the Wear My Design Contest for Spring 2013. They were chosen out of almost a hundredentries submitted by designer hopefuls nationwide. Among the wide array of prizes they have won, the best part is that they get to live out their dream of being acknowledged as a designer, and their winning designs worn by ladies all over the country.
So who are the 5 grand winners of the Wear My Design contest? Ensembles is proud to present the 5 young designers and their winning creations: IONALA by Regina Natividad, BOSS OF PARADISE by MymyLudovico, FUTURISTIC SPRING by Michelle Sarmiento, PEPLUM DRESS by Pamela Victoria and ANDREI by April Joy Dela Cruz.Being no strangers to the world of fashion, 4 out of 5 of these gals have been fashion design students. When asked if she had a hard time coming up with a concept, Pamela, the only one who didn�t take up a design course, said, �Not quite. I just thought of a concept that would fit a stylish woman in a corporate world and something that is understated yet elegant and would add a stylish twist to a normal office outfit.�
Surely, all the hard work and effort these designers have put into their creations were all born from an inspiration. For Regina, it took a sentimental purpose for her to get that creative spark. What was her inspiration? �My daughter who passed away. Her name is Iona, which is why Iolana is the name of my entry�, she said. When it comes to the obstacles they encountered, meeting the deadline was a common problem. �It just so happened that I had other commitments to do at that time, that�s why I ended up submitting the garments on the very last day of submission�, answered April.
What made these ladies win was because they captured the essence of what an Ensembles woman embodies. �One who is confident, knows the trends and can carry it well. She can stand on her own and can stand out at the same time�, as described by Mymy. Also, they got to play out one of the key aspects of Ensembles, which is versatility. �The dress can be worn from day to night. Just put on a blazer for work matched with stunning stilettos then take the blazer off for night outs�, Michelle said, pertaining to her dress. Wearing one of the winning designs is CarminaVillaroel who just recently got married to longtime partner ZorenLegaspi. When asked what she thought of the winning styles? "Wow, these are from non-professional designers? They look flattering and practical, perfect for me and my busy schedule!"










The winning creations are to be released as part of the Spring 2013 Collection of Ensembles and is scheduled to hit the stores nationwide this February 2013.So, do you think you have what it takes to become a designer? Then join the next Wear My Design contest which will be held from May 1- June 30, 2013! Watch out for it! Who knows, it could be your creation that will be featured in our next spring  2014 collection!

For more information, visit www.ensembles.com.ph.  Or visit our facebook page facebook.com/EnsemblesOnline and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @EnsemblesOnline.