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Trend Watch

April 4th, 2007 by Sharlene Tan
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Start the summer right by knowing the hottest trends and how to wear them. Here are more than a dozen style ideas on how to wear shorts, prints and mini-dresses.

SHORTS

THE LOOK: POLISHED

Go with classic black and white.

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White blouse, P1499, Kamiseta. Black and white printed shorts, P895, Plains and Prints. Round-toe kitten heels, P1299, Substance. Necklace, P380, Kathang Kamay.

Take shorts to the polished route.

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Striped cardigan, P799, Jellybean. Yellow top, P525, Plains and Prints. White shorts, P675, Bayo. Loafers, P3290, Kickers.

THE LOOK: TO THE BEACH

Shorts are a definite must-have during beach season. Wear a printed tunic over your bikini and shorts in summer’s biggest color, yellow, or throw on an embroidered top over your bikini and denims.

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Sheer tunic top, P799.75, Liv at SM Department Store. Striped bikini top, P1695 for the set, Fartattu. Mustard shorts, P745, Freeway.

These accessories are absolute can’t-go-to-the-beach-without-‘em!

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Flipflops, P875, Havaianas. Sabutan bag with multicolor discs, P1500, Cathy. Beach bag with floral beach mat, P1500, Cathy. Aviators, P149.75, SM Department Store.

THE LOOK: CASUAL SUMMER CHIC

Mix colors together for more impact.

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Green cardi, P449.75, Beauty at SM Department Store. Shorts with nautical print, P750, Store for All Seasons. Heels, P1870, VNC.

Sizzle on a hot summer night with satin shorts.

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Black silk ruffled top, P999, Folded and Hung. Gold satin shorts, P895, Mimi. Mustard heels, P499.75, Parisian Jr. at SM Department Store. Clutch bag, P800, Cathy.

This casual look is perfect when you plan to hit the mall.

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Fuschia racerback tank top, P895, Chocolate Clothing Co. Bleached shorts, P1095, Fartattu. Bangles, P445, Topshop. Green slim belt, P149.75, SM Department Store.

PRINTS

Add a splash of print to your normal suit and slacks ensemble.

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Printed top, P750, Mimi. Slacks, P1095, Plains and Prints. Wedge loafers, P1899, Substance. Drop earrings, P150, Kathang Kamay.

Wear long tops with slim cut pants instead of leggings.

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Printed mini dress, P799, Folded and Hung. Denim gauchos, P1195, Plains and Prints. Heels, P1870, VNC.

A comfy outfit for a hot summer day.

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Mini dress, P799, Folded and Hung. Wedge, P899, Styletto.

This poet-sleeved polo transforms printed shorts from casual to dressy.

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Polo, P995, and printed shorts, P550, both from Mimi. Gold flats, P1250, VNC.

Wear a white shirt under this printed top.

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Printed jumper top, P795, Plains and Prints. Denim mini skirt, P950, Karimadon. Necklace, P495, Get Happy. White patent peep-toe wedges, P449.75, Parisian Jr. at SM Department Store.

DRESSES

Who says all dresses have to look girly?

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Layered dress, P695, Freeway. Gold sneakers, price available upon request, Respect M.E. Adidas. Necklace with stone pendant, P580, Lucy in the Sky.

Sizzle and shine with this gold dress.

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Gold mini dress, P1300, Ruth and Esther. Quilted doctor’s bag, P1000, Cathy. Multi-colored sandals, P1870, VNC.

The flowy fabric is very forgiving—suitable for different body types.

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Printed dress, P1,299.75, Signature at SM Department Store. Wedge with printed ribbon, P1250, VNC.

A breezy dress in a refreshing color—what more can you ask for?

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Lilac mini dress, P649, Jellybean. Wedges, P1250, VNC. Necklace with orange pendant, P495, Get Happy.

Show off those well-tanned shoulders with a halter cut.

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Printed halter dress, P995, Freeway. Drop earrings, P150, Kathang Kamay. White patent peep-toe wedges, P449.75, Parisian Jr. at SM Department Store.

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STORE DIRECTORY
Kamiseta
Bayo
Plains and Prints
Kickers
Freeway
Havaianas
SM
VNC
Mimi
Folded and Hung
Chocolate Clothing Co.
Topshop
Adidas
Styletto at Glorietta 3
Ruth and Esther at Crossings, Archaeology, Power Plant Mall
Substance at Rustan’s Makati and 4/F The Podium
Cathy at www.cathysbags.com or through 0917-835-8346
Kathang Kamay through Ming Ong at 0920-952-1479
Get Happy/Lucy in the Sky at Rustan’s or contact info@gethappyonline.com or gethappynow@gmail.com or visit gethappyonline.multiply.com
Jellybean at Market! Market! and 2/F SM Megamall Building A
Fartattu at Rustan’s Department Store
Store for All Seasons at 605 Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong

54 Responses to “Trend Watch”

  1. ann Says:

    wow….very chic!

  2. monique Says:

    Love all of the outfits, cant wait to hit SM! Have to get those white peep toe wedges!!!

  3. bored Says:

    finally, it’s something about fashion!

  4. shopbop Says:

    where can i find jellybean?

  5. kabbie Says:

    nice outfits!

  6. melainey Says:

    very nice trendy finds!!! didnt know SM had these cool stuff :) will check it myself too!

  7. Shar Says:

    shopbop –> JellyBean is at 2nd flr of SM Megamall A and at Market!Market!

  8. tintin Says:

    jellybean is in market market.. im not sure if they have other branches though..

  9. jipsywiksy Says:

    where is GET HAPPY?

  10. Shar Says:

    Get Happy items are sold in Rustan’s.

  11. Get Happy Says:

    Thanks Shar!

    Hi Jipsywiksy!

    GET HAPPY Juicy summer fruit collection is exclusively available in the following outlets:

    2/F Rustan’s makati
    2/F Rustan’s Shangri-la Mall
    2/F Robinson’s Place Ermita
    Rustan’s Gateway Mall Araneta Center Cubao

    Our apologies though as We are currently out of stock for our latest fruit collection but working on another batch already.

    Limited quantities though, so Kindly place an order reservation via email info@gethappyonline.com/ gethappynow@gmail.com or VIA our multiply site http://www.gethappyonline.multiply.com. Check out our other stuff there too.

    Thanks!
    Get Happy Accessories

  12. Janice Says:

    where can i find bags by CATHY?

  13. Louisa Says:

    Hi! Where can I find the bags from Cathy? :)I love the beach bag!

  14. Lara Says:

    where could i find substance and cathy?

  15. madge Says:

    where can I find Kathang Kamay? the earrings are lovely yet affordable.

  16. Cathy Says:

    @Janice, Louisa, and Lara:

    Hi! Bags,shoes, and accessories by CATHY are available online at http://cathysbags.com

    You may contact us through these numbers if you want to visit our office-cum-shop in Pasig.=)

    0917 835 83 46
    0917 894 49 96

    Thanks!

  17. jsg Says:

    nice and cool outfits… hope you can update more often….

  18. kathy Says:

    Substance shoes are sold at Rustan’s

  19. khalua Says:

    hi were can i find lucy in the sky?

  20. kimmie Says:

    lucy in the sky is under get happy.
    rustan’s i think.

  21. bleubelle Says:

    good info

  22. jazz Says:

    tnx 4 d info

  23. trixie tyra Says:

    hi! where can I buy Kathang Kamay items??? Thanks

  24. ann Says:

    ang kukyuuuuttt hehehehe! cant wait to get those outfits!!!

  25. wina Says:

    i like the satin shorts

  26. Thess Says:

    Hi! i just love the outfits..

  27. raizel Says:

    Saan ang Fartattu?

  28. pressy Says:

    i love all the clothes!very posh and comfy at the same time

  29. Shar Says:

    Substance is available at Rustan’s Makati and has their own shop at The Podium, 5th Level.

    Kathang Kamay may be ordered directly through Ming Ong at 09209521479. You can text her for a complete list of her outlets. Some places where you can get them include Magnet stores, Souk, Ishq, Schu in Glorietta.

    Fartattu is in Rustan’s–Makati, Gateway, Shangri-La.

    Lucy in the Sky is also under Get Happy. You can contact Happy (check comment above) to find the outlet nearest you.

  30. tink Says:

    Does anyone know where Assorti moved? What address exactly in Jupiter and/ or their new contact numbers. Thanks.

  31. G-H-o-S-T Says:

    Hi,

    just went with my sister at serendra and just saw cathy’s items at a shop there. Items make a great gift for someone! :)

  32. LizzieG Says:

    cool outfits! =))

  33. ming ong Says:

    hello! please browse my sites-

    http://mingkathangkamay.multiply.com and
    http://obrakathangkamay.multiply.com for my art works :)

    Kathang Kamay artworks are available at:
    -Magnet plus (greenbelt 3, glorietta 3, paseo center, loop abs cbn,katipunan)
    -Ishq,astoria plaza ortigas
    -Souk Gallery (the ramp crossings dept store & soon in serendra)
    -Pandango, serendra
    -I luv u store,pilar place makati ave
    -Fresh glorietta

  34. fran Says:

    ohh. nice clothes. :) where’s fartattu?

  35. nerish Says:

    hi girls! where can i find mimi? :)

  36. Shar Says:

    Fartattu is located inside Rustans.

    Nerish –> Mimi has branches at Archaeology, Powerplant; Robinson’s Galleria, Shangri-La Plaza Mall.

  37. janelle Says:

    hi! where can i find Styletto store?thanks

  38. Cherry Pacheco-Uy Says:

    Hi all! We have updated Shar’s post. It now includes the stores’ locations. The others we didnt specify, it means the stores can be found in most major malls. :)

  39. nerish Says:

    thanks for the info Fartattu.

    to janelle - i Styletto can be found in Glorietta. forgot what floor it is. :)

  40. nerish Says:

    oopps, sorry. not fartattu(store pala yun, hehe). thanks shar!

  41. currystrumpet Says:

    i love the prints and shorts!

  42. r0na Says:

    i thought wearing shorts & a simple tee is en0ugh…but seeing all this definitely gives my summer get-up a b0ost!keep up with your splendid & super trendy ideas! ;)

  43. brtgrl**beth Says:

    you can also check out local brands, its cheaper yet fashionable…go pinoy.

  44. ciara Says:

    i love the get Get Happy fruit necklace collection! saw the cherry version first on Preview worn by Heart Evangelista.. or was it Nikki Gil..anyway.

    will Get Happy ever be in cebu? since ur selling in Rustans outlets maybe u could also send some of ur stuff over to Rustan’s Ayala cebu. at these prices im sure they’ll sell well.

    for the meantime can i just place an order online and would u be able to ship it here?

  45. wen Says:

    hi! grabee ang gaganda ng combination! from tops to shoes! perfect!

    do you think mini dress is fine with chubby girl like me with 5′2″ height? will i look more “dwarfy” or chunkier when i wear that?

    advise pleeeez

  46. Carol Says:

    I love those substance shoes. Did you see the new store in Trinoma.

  47. me Says:

    great finds from plains and prints :)

  48. rowena Says:

    Hi, i know shopping is fun but my hands are always tied to my business. do you know any nice clothing stores in manila that delivers? thanks!

  49. Margie Says:

    Hi!
    Just wanna know if you do business online? I am in the Marshall Islands. Do you do shipping also?

  50. Fartattu Clothing Says:

    Hi!

    Fartattu clothing is also available in Cebu and Boracay, we can ship anywhere in the philippines and abroad :)

  51. Fartattu Clothing Says:

    Hi Margie!

    Do you have a store in your area? :)

  52. F.S Says:

    i like this entry. :))
    good job ms. Sharlene Tan.

  53. trish Says:

    where can i find mimi? its not located at shang nor gale anymore.

  54. corin Says:

    always a fan of plain and prints. pls publish more trendy get-ups. thanks!

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