BAG- A- HOLIC!

In my country where the prices of gasoline, oil, and other basic needs are skyrocketing, an average Pinoy is left with a few pesos in her pocket to buy her other needs such as clothes, bags. Thank GOD for ukay ukay that anyone can get her pair of Ralph Lauren pants, Giordano blouses, and as for me, good- quality leather bags for very cheap prices!

Aren't they lovely?

BAG #1

My fave among the rest of them. I love the shape, parang lunch box lang! I got this baby for only a 120. I love how it gives a vintage touch on every outfit I pair it with. Although it's too small, I can't fit all the things I usually carry. So everytime I use this baby, I only bring what I would really need for the day. It has a long strap where I can just hang it on my shoulder or use as a body sling bag.

BAG # 2

My mom got this one from her friend who sell ukay ukay bags. I forgot how much this was, but as far as I remember it doesn't cost more than a 150 pesos. This one's very sturdy! I have this for almost 5 years now.

Lovely jewel chain used to lock the bag. Very stylish!

BAG # 3

Messenger bag

Usually, messenger bags are used by men, but it looks very stylish and cute paired with floral dresses and a pair of oxfords! Right?? My sister bought this one for me, she knows I love ukay ukay to death. She got this for only 85 pesos only.

Functional pockets to store my pens and post its. Keeping it clean and organized.

BAG # 4

Another messenger bag.

I got this for only 70 pesos. I love it. That's all I can say. haha

This one's heavier than the other one though.

That's about it! How'd you like the bags?

Do you shop for ukay ukay bags like me?:)

Have a Blessed Saturday everyone! :*

PORTRAITS

Just a random post about my passion for making people beautiful.

Make-up can do wonders, really.

Here are some of the photos I grabbed from two of my friends' portfolio.

One of my best friends, Stacy Yin Ting.

Krizzia Marie Gomez, one of my closest friends!

And BTW, everything she's wearing on this photo are all thrifted by yours truly!

Michelle Titular

This was for their Yearbook page entry photo.

Rina Golez

Fun Shoot.

Looks familiar? Yup, this was the photo I showed on my FAVE BOOTIES post.

Yes, the dress I bought from an ukay ukay shop in Manila. :)

Thrifted colorful cardigan!

the devil wears ukay =*.*=

THRIFTED BOOTS :3

Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world! I conquer mine with these thrifted boots! :)) The first time I got into thrift shopping was when I was in high school! Me and my friends would set a day where we just walk around the city, and look for vintage finds. I remember the first "ukay-ukay" I bought were floral skirts. And since then, I've been every ukay-ukay shops' suki! :) So for tonight, I'm going to share to you a few of my thrifted booties!

Dark brown boots with fringe details. I got this at a thrift store in Sta. Mesa, near my sister's house. I think i bought this for only a hundred and fifty? Ukay ukay in Manila is a bit pricey than here in Iligan. I like wearing these with skinny jeans or with my maxi skirts. But for some other girls, this would definitely look gorgeous with short flowy dresses to go with the boho touch of the look.

I got this one with the other bootie mentioned above, and what I like on this one is that I can wear it most especially during rainy seasons. It doesn't get wet on the inside because of the type of fabric used. And plus, it's flat which I love. Originally, the holes seen on the fourth picture was supposed to have fringes on them, but I don't like it because it looks costumey for me. I don't want eyes staring at me. Haha! I got this for only 200 pesos only.

Now, I've realized that almost all my boots have fringe details on them! And I don't even like fringe details on my boots! Well anyway, this one I got from a lady selling ukay ukay shoes on the street. Normally here in Iligan, ukay ukay can be found anywhere even in the corners of the street. Do you know what I mean? They don't have stores where they display their items. Kahit saan ka lumingon, may nakadisplay na ukay ukay sa kalsada. Heaven! Haha. Funny because I even lay- awayed this one! I don't have enough money with me that time, and I wanted to buy this one for a shoot so I asked the lady to reserve it for me, and promised to buy it as soon as she starts displaying again. Displaying?? hehe I love boho looks, so this one really had to be on my shoe rack!

This one I got for only 80 pesos. I like the color and the fur details of it. I love wearing this with skinny jeans and loose shirts. One thing I hate about this one, is that the sole of it is too thin and it's a bit too small for me. I don't know the word for intrada in English! hehe The length is okay but the width in the front is too small for my feet.

This would be my first ever thrifted boots! I remember the reason why I bought this one was because of the K-Pop Style trending in fashion that time. It looks so cute, but I'm just not the heel-wearing type of girl. I only wore this once! I think I'll just hold a give away on this one soon! Maybe when I reach 24 followers, since my birthday falls on the 24th of January. :))

I'm thinking about posting outfits wearing these boots, how'd you like that? I'll be posting more photos of my thrifted boots soon. Have a good night everyone! :3

the devil wears ukay =*.*=