Where to keep your accessories

Why, in an accessory holder such as this of course! Say hello to Avon’s accessory holder…

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It has multiple pockets in various sizes for necklaces and rings, a mesh net for earrings, and a number of loops for necklaces and bracelets. I have been looking for something like this but the ones I find are always too expensive — those ranging in the P500+ mark. Thankfully, this one from Avon is P350 only. It fits most of my accessories perfectly. Take a look at how organized and well kept my accessories look.

Not bad right? I’m fairly happy with this purchase. Though I’d have to say, I’m not a fan of the tacky floral background!

I’m lusting for…Miumiu bags! They’re all so pretty! I bet they cost an arm and a leg though, and probably a whole head as well. Le sigh…

Online store spotlight: Anagon Collection

I have been reading the answers from my blog giveaway and I just have to say thank you for all your suggestions! I will heed of course. One entry said I should write more online store features, which I think is a great idea because I am such an avid online shopper. In fact, most of my clothing and accessory purchases last year came from online shops! 

So let me introduce you to another new segment in my blog which I will call as Online Store Spotlight (OSS)! I know, creative right? Haha! I have actually done some online store features in my blog such as Trinkets Royale Manila, Mia Casa, Maris Unique Pieces, Ikonic Sunglasses, Rex Accessories, and Gold Dot. This time though, I’m formalizing it and making it a regular segment. Note that I’d be featuring only those online stores where I’ve bought stuff from, to make sure that all I’m featuring are legit. :)

For this post, I’m featuring the online store where I got two of my most used accessories — Anagon Collection. 

You see, cross accessories have always been my thing since way back in high school. In fact, my most prized and oldest accessory is my silver cross necklace which my mama bought from Greenhills more than 10 years ago. It hasn’t tarnished yet mind you! 

Anyway, since the cross trend set in, there have been a lot of choices for cross accessories now (hurray!). I’ve seen various designs from online sellers, but it was only in Anagon Collection where I bought mine. They’ve got the designs I like the most — simple and no-nonsense. Plus, they’re all very affordable. My plain cross necklace costed only P100 while the multi-cross necklace dented only P150 from my wallet. See? Very cheap.

Anagon Collection has a wide array of accessories ranging from rings to necklaces to hippie bands to earrings to bracelets to wire art keychains to…well you get the picture. The owner, Ana Gonzales (who is a Scholastican like myself!), makes all of them by hand. Prices of her accessories range from P100 - P500.

These bone-inspired necklaces are from her latest collection White Necklaces and are all priced at P250.

Mustache earrings - P100

Hurricane spikes earrings - P120

Flight spikes statement earrings - P120

Out of all her items, I would have to say it’s her wire accessories which impresses me the most. Ana has sheer talent for bending and tweaking wires into various shapes. She can make wire headbands, bookmarks, hangers, rings, bracelets, earrings, keychains, connector rings, necklaces, and bibs. My favorite would have to be her newest wire creations — the collar necklaces.

Collar necklace - P380

Hanger - P450

Ring - P100

Headband - P200

Apart from her accessories though, I believe another reason why her shop has become a success is because of her genuine warmth in dealing with her clients. She was very accommodating when I purchased from her and she also agreed to meet up with my best friend, Shiela, instead of me (because I was unavailable that time). I remember Shiela telling me that the seller looked nice. I had to agree when I opened my package and saw a freebie inside. I’ve bought from many online shops already and she was the only one who included a freebie with my purchases. 

Definitely, Anagon Collection is one of the accessory stores that deserve to be a shopping haunt. Her store full of handmade items is a fresh respite from all those which are just reselling stocks of ready-made accessories. While there’s nothing wrong with the latter of course, this store just brings something new to the table with her handmade items.

I’m an avid online shopper

Shopping online has always been my de-stresser, as well as shopping in real time of course! But the convenience of just sitting down, eating french fries, and drinking a cold bottle of Sprite while browsing online shops and just click clicking the time away obviously have its perks. Check out my new online obsession — Club Couture.

You might have seen this brand from other fashion bloggers. Well, there’s a reason they’re featuring this brand. It’s a wonderland of chic and feminine clothing apparel and accessories. Don’t believe me? Take a look see at my top picks from the store.

These are pieces I would love to wear in school. They’re classy and business-like, just throw in a blazer and you’re all set. Club Couture also has items on sale, like these ones.

Nice right? You can hardly blame me if I get addicted in online shopping. Haha! How about you? Where are your online shopping haunts? Do share!

Look what I won!

My friends say I’m very lucky when it comes to giveaways. Mind you, they don’t mean just blog giveaways because I’ve won my fair share of raffles in school as well. Maybe I should try out for the lottery next time…:)

Anyhoo, I got extremely lucky last last week because I won Fasche.org’s Impulse Co giveaway! Prizes I won include a satchel, shades, a studded cuff, and a cute pouch bag. Yey!

I used the satchel already as soon as I got the stuff and even decided to make it my official bag during the Midterms. I apologize in advance for the weird and harried pictures. I was rushing at that time because I still had to review in school (hence glasses, just bathed wet hair, and all).

(Eyelet dress - Divisoria; Cardigan - Forever 21; Necklace - Ai Fashion)

This cardigan is my new favorite. It reminds me of Missoni with its zigzag stripes and color combination.

Here’s another shot with different lighting. I moved at the other side of the walkway; turned out the lighting was better there. :/

Now on to my impressions with the satchel.

I like the particular shade of tan this satchel has — not too brown and earthy. It’s also not too light as to mimic the color of my Fab Manila bag (which you can see in this post).

As you can see, it is not a knock-off of the seemingly “it” bag of the season — the Cambridge Satchel. The design is very traditional and it actually reminds me of the satchels students wear in Japanese soaps.

It is made of thick synthetic leather and has a very smooth finish to it. The make of the bag is also quite impressive because the stitching is precise and there is nary a stray or out of place stitch anywhere. Believe me, I’ve checked. The hardware looks ordinary, however, meaning it would likely tarnish sooner or later. Nevertheless, it looks well worth it for the price they’re selling it for, which is P850 for the 13” one and P650 for 11” and 9”. (I got the prices from Sara of I Play the Villain because the prices are not available in Impulse Co’s website.)

Based from the picture above, you can also see that the bag is roomy. I was able to place my reviewers, pens, a codal, my ID, and a big wallet (which is below that folded mass of paper) inside. The satchel is flexible and not stiff so you can shove many items inside. I do wish though that the main compartment had pockets for holding pens and other small knick knacks. I know the front pocket can be used for that, but still. I like bags with lots of pockets in it so you no longer need a bag organizer to put order inside your bag. :)

In all, I’m very happy about this satchel and I think it’s going to be one of my staple go-to bags. Expect to see more of it here! 

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