Fab Online Finds for the Filipina: An Online Shopping Blog

Vintage Coat of Arms Rings by Dumask

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:12:00 +0000

The best thing about having a blog like this is I have reason to research great finds on the internet - which is exactly how I ended up buying quite a few of Dyan's vintage rings at Dumask.

I thought I'd feature her collection of vintage coat of arms rings in particular - they're so unique!

According to her post, these were buttons "unearthed from a little, dingy store somewhere in Manila" which she eventually transformed into rings. The collection is made up of rings with coat of arms, emblems, and crests. Stocks are very limited, as you can imagine, so get your hands on them soon!

Available at Dumask starting at PhP 100+.

Dumask

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:54:00 +0000

Dumask accessories are wearable works of art. From quirky to classic pieces, Dumask accessories are all inspired and creative in their own unique way.

Check out the collection of assorted vintage-looking buttons transformed into rings.

Stocks of each design are limited, so best to order quickly if you find something you like.

Geeky Glam - a pair of embellished eyeglasses for a necklace!

Dumask
http://dumask.multiply.com

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Buffet Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:40:00 +0000

Buffet Bags offers custom-made bags at reasonable prices. It gives its customers a chance to choose the design, material and color to be used on their bags.

Buffet Bags
http://buffetbags.multiply.com

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The Clear Shoebox Project

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:47:00 +0000

Clear Shoebox Project's mission is simple: to save your shoes!

Carrie Bradshaw would've loved these clear shoeboxes. They protect your shoes from dirt, make choosing the right pair of shoes easier, and help keep your closet organized. At PhP 75.00 a piece, it's a reasonable investment! Discounts are also given for bulk orders.

Clear Shoebox Project
http://clearshoeboxproject.multiply.com/

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Love Me Vintage

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:15:00 +0000

Love Me Vintage sells unique vintage clothing and bags at affordable prices.

The truly one-of-a-kind pieces featured on their site are pre-loved and adorable - from sailor-inspired dresses, to 60's-style blouses, and items with the quirkiest of details (like the "Liberty skirt", a denim skirt covered in watermarks of the Statue of Liberty!).

Plus, the photos that showcase the items are artistically done and just plain beautiful. These girls don't just have an eye for "fashion treasures", as they call their pieces - they have a knack for styling and photography too!

Don't forget to check out their "Sold" album to see the many pieces customers have purchased in the store's few months of operation, and I'm sure you'll find a few that you wish you had first dibs on. I'm still mourning over someone getting the sailor dress featured at the top of this post - but props to whoever got to buy it before I did! You've got good taste!

Love Me Vintage
http://lovemevintage.multiply.com/

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Featured Item: Dessert Rings at Minimania

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:14:00 +0000

Minimania is a featured store this month, but I couldn't get enough of their too-cute miniature jewelry, so I'm posting this feature on their dessert rings!

White Chocolate Cake Ring

Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake Ring

Prices at Minimania are in US dollars on account of Etsy being a primarily US site, but you may contact Minimania for Peso conversions.

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Featured Item: Cassette Purses from IndieShoppe

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:14:00 +0000

Here's a throwback to the 80's: cassette tapes-turned-purses!

Available at IndieShoppe for PhP 350.00.

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Minimania

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:14:00 +0000

Cute often comes in small packages. And accessories can't get any cuter - or any smaller - than those at Minimania Jewelry.

Most of us know that Multiply is the social network to visit if you want the most variety in Philippine online stores and sellers. But I found Minimania on Etsy, an online marketplace dedicated to handmade crafts and items. There aren't a lot of Etsy sellers from the Philippines, but the few that you'll find sell great, unique and creative items.

Minimania's collection of miniature items transformed into rings, necklaces and earrings are tiny pieces of wearable art. This camera is a particular favorite of mine!

This one reminds me of the little tokens in Monopoly.

For the quirky types, here are some fun mini necklaces:

Fried Tofu with Chopsticks!

Dessert on a necklace.

Minimania Jewelry
http://minimania.etsy.com

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Punchdrunk Panda

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:11:00 +0000

Punchdrunk Panda sells laptop sleeves in funky prints and colors, which are perfect if you're finding your generic laptop bag a little too blah.

Punchdrunk Panda's laptop sleeves are available in three different sizes and come in prints as cool and quirky as their brand name.

I got the Alfresco sleeve as a gift this Christmas and I absolutely love it! It came with a small pouch in which I could store chargers and other laptop accessories in.

Punchdrunk Panda
http://punchdrunkpanda.multiply.com

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Punchdrunk Panda Laptop Sleeve Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:09:00 +0000

You must be a member of Punchdrunk Panda's mailing list to avail of this special offer. Some favorites from the items on sale include:

Plaid is in style again, after all!

Nothing says "I like animal prints but I'm no Melanie B from the Spice Girls" like the giraffe print. If you didn't get the Melanie B reference, you didn't grow up in the 90's like me. I'm not sure if I should be happy or sad for you on that matter...

For more information on the sale, click here.

Punchdrunk Panda

http://punchdrunkpanda.multiply.com

A Girl's Guide to Online Shopping

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:03:00 +0000

Every girl needs a bit of retail therapy every once in a while - even in cyberspace. In fact, the internet can provide a really enjoyable and convenient shopping experience, one in which you can buy one-of-a-kind finds and get great bargains!

But before you start shopping online, read on for a crash course on the basics, online shopping etiquette, and a few safety tips when shopping on the internet.

1. Get acquainted with the Philippine online marketplace. Most Filipino sellers put up their online stores at Multiply, a social network where members can post pictures, videos, etc. and interact with other members. You won't need an account to go shopping here, as most online stores in Multiply are available to the public.

Other sites where you can find Filipino sellers include Ebay Philippines and Etsy. You can also get started by checking out our directory for a list of Philippine online stores and sellers.

2. Methods of payment and delivery. In the Philippines, payments for online purchases are often made either via bank deposit, wherein the seller will provide the buyer with his bank details (bank account, account name, etc.) and the buyer will deposit his payment into that account, or via GCash, a service by Globe Telecom which allows you to transfer money using your mobile phone, by texting the amount to a particular number. You will need to register or activate your G-Cash account and load money into that account before you can send payments. It sounds a bit tedious, but GCash is actually a very convenient method of payment once you've activated it. For more detailed instructions, visit the Globe GCash site.

Delivery of products purchased from online stores are usually done via courier, but some sellers also agree to doing meet-ups. Couriers are convenient as they will deliver your purchases right to your doorstep, although this will cost you an additional shipping fee, depending on your location and where the item will be coming from. Meet-ups can possibly cost less, but might be inconvenient especially for those with busy schedules.

Some safety notes when online shopping:

1. Buy only from credible, trustworthy sellers. Be aware that there are bogus sellers out there. Many online shoppers have fallen victim to bogus sellers who ask buyers to deposit/send their payments, only these sellers never actually deliver the products purchased. It's not always easy to determine if an online store is trustworthy, but one way of finding out is through the comments and posts of other people on their store pages. A few thank-you messages from previous buyers are a good sign that the seller is credible.

2. Be careful when doing meet-ups. Make sure to hold meet-ups in public places with heavy people traffic like malls, and as much as possible, have somebody with you when you claim your purchases from a seller.

3. Ask a lot of questions! Especially if you're purchasing gadgets or high-value items, make sure you know everything there is to know about the product before you send in your payment. If you're getting second-hand items in particular, ask for as much details as you can about the items, so you know what to expect. Do not just rely on the pictures posted of the product - read the description and if needed, send a private message to the seller if you need any more information.

Online Shopping Etiquette

Finally, just because "the customer is always right", doesn't mean you as a customer and a shopper don't have to be polite and respectful to online sellers. More importantly, if you say you're buying an item, you should do as you promised, otherwise, you might end up in a "Bogus Buyers" list! Here are some things to remember when it comes to online shopping etiquette:

1. Read before you ask. In my many visits to online stores, often I would stumble upon product posts where there will be numerous comments asking for the price of the item, to which the seller will have to dutifully reply to over and over again. What shoppers don't realize is that the price had already been posted to begin with, possibly as a description to the picture or as a small write-up at the beginning of the page. So before you actually post a question or IM a seller, make sure that the information you are looking for isn't already available, to save you and the seller some time and effort.

2. Keep your word. If you reserve a product promising that you will purchase it in a few days, make good with your promise. This is also true for items that are being auctioned off - only bid when you really intend to purchase the item. If you say that you are going to meet a seller to claim your purchases at a certain time and a certain place, make sure you are at your meeting place on time, and ready with your payment.

Happy Shopping!

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noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:03:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:02:00 +0000

Hello! Thanks for visiting Fab Online Finds for the Filipina! This is a shopping blog where I'll feature notable online stores and sellers from the Philippines. From stores that offer vintage finds, one-of-a-kind dresses, hard-to-find imported items, to wearable art, I'll be scouring the net to feature the Philippine shopping sites that are worthy of your mouseclick, and your money! Check back often for updates!

Cheers!
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About Fab Online Finds

noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:02:00 +0000

Every girl needs a bit of retail therapy every once in a while - even in cyberspace.

At Fab Online Finds for the Filipina, we scour the internet for the best Philippine online shopping sites - sites that every fashionable Filipina should know about!

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noreply@blogger.com (Daene | Filipina in Flip Flops) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:02:00 +0000

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ACCESSORIES
Angeli's Art Beads
Atelier Yason
Clay Passion
Dumask
Esperanza Beads and Clays
Jazz Baubles
Minimania Jewelry
Rocky Beads

BAGS
Bags in the City
Bolso Manila
Buffet Bags
Gia Bags 'n' Things
Ichigo
Sacs N Packs

BEACHWEAR
Brown Belly
Fartattu
KYCS Clothing

BEAUTY
KC Sweet Escape Shop

BOUTIQUES
IndieShoppe
Methilation
Mixmi

CLOTHING
Baked Shirts
Chris & Berns
Defacto
Frolic Shirts
Koo Clothing
La Ropa Barato
Love Me Vintage
Moonshine Garb
Sunday Dress
This Kid Loves Vintage

FOOD
Sweet Miss

FOOTWEAR
Clear Shoebox Project
Ichigo
Nikolai

GADGETS
Noyp
Punchdrunk Panda

PAPER PRODUCTS
White Lily

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