I GOT MY GCASH CARD ALREADY! :)

I chose a simple black damask design for my card :)

A few months back, there were ongoing posts and rumors that Globe is going to have a GCash card, it promises users to cash out money from a machine just like a regular ATM card; a lot of sellers got interested of course but we have yet to wait for an official announcement from Globe.

upload your own valid ID picture

Then last October, I got a text message saying that it was indeed true, so before giving out my MPIN, I searched their site, read the terms and conditions, and filled out the online application form. What I liked about the procedure is, aside form their design templates you can customize your card with your own design or picture, of course still keeping in mind their Image guidelines and policies. Upon sending the form, you will receive a request from Globe, collecting 100 pesos of  GCash from your wallet as payment for your GCash card Application. After that a transaction number will appear, this should be presented with a photocopy of your valid ID upon the delivery of your card.

I then sent my application last October 12, 2010 and it arrived yesterday. Exactly 2 weeks after! :) This is really a great idea from Globe, hassle- free cash outs for busy people like me. 

How about you? What's your Gcash card design? :)

how to wear the 80's trend

A fellow online seller gave me an idea for my post today, she was asking what she would wear to an office 80's party. Wow! it really sounded simple because most of us were born in that era but when you stop to think about all those crazy 80's fashion, it was really hard to decide what to wear! so I tried to research how to wear the 80's trends and make it more modern and a little bit more acceptable to the public. :P

I have three trends in mind:

1. First, the oversized tee + leggings = a.k.a. the flashdance look, hehe...

of course this look is too sexy for work! haha!

take this modern take on the flashdance look thanks to sienna miller

If you have the jeggings and the brogues, add this top from Plethora to complete your look!

2. Our second trend from the 80's is the lace romantic popularized by Madonna

pair black lace with fishnet stockings and pile up on heavy chain accessories to toughen up your look

if you want this lace look a little more muted, get this skirt instead

feel sexy with this sheer lace dress on sale on Plethora

3. The third look is the Dynasty shoulder pad trend

definitely a fashion faux pax

pair an oversized blazer with a tapered pant and laid back blouse for an update of the shoulder pad look

both jackets are available on sale at Plethora

How would you wear the 80's trend? :)

plethora loves MY SWEET SHOPPE

BEFORE- my amateur effort in making my shop's layout

As an online seller, I am constantly finding ways to improve my shop. And my shop's layout is as important as the clothes that I am selling :) It should convey the chicness, feminine and simple style that what a Plethora woman is. Of course its not just about the aesthetics, the colors that would make a woman shop on my online store but also how the navigations are placed; what is most accessible for the buyer? the colors used; if it would showcase the items being sold. So I almost change my shop's layout quarterly for a fresh new look! :) I have worked with different designers, experienced being on the wait list and paying tons for every page element added...and then I stumbled upon mysweetshoppe of course, attracted by her minimal, cute layout I browsed her site, and then I saw that she offers site revamps!

Let me enumerate what I loved about her service:

1. She has a FIXED price of 200 pesos of 2 column layouts and 250 for 3 column layouts, this includes the header, footer, background, welcome image and even the navigation links for both header and left rail!! (OMG!!! this was the reason why I got her, other designers would charge a minimum of 600 pesos with a minimun number of links, additional links and a welcome image would be another charge)

2. THERE IS NO WAITING LIST- after sending the order form, she would then PM you about the other details needed, color scheme, link list and all. No need to wait for a couple of months :)

3. She is very easy to talk to- with all the revisions, and "pangungulit" she still remained to be very patient and professional :)

4. The end product is what she promised, a clean minimal layout- which I love!

AFTER- thanks to Ven, my shop has a new sweeter life! :)

*for 200 pesos and a day, this is clearly a steal if you want your sites revamped! More power Ven! and I'll definitely come back and let you design my layout in the future :) click HERE to check out my shop's revamp! :)

old soul

some vintage pieces from the October collection from Plethora

According to www.urbandictionary.com, an Old Soul is a spiritual person whom is wise beyond their years; people of strong emotional stability. Basically, someone whom has more understanding of the world around them. Some people even believe an old soul is a person whom has learned from past incarnations, or lives. They acquired certain knowledge from their past lives and apply it to their present life... thus gaining more wisdom than the average bloke. Nice... :)

denim and khaki

I never really am the girly girl type, my style really is about comfort and a little tomboy-ish, hehe...
I had a text message from the boyfriend, "date?" and of course I replied, "sure sure!!!" haha! another reason to dress up and I'd love to see my boyfriend again :)

denim polo-thrifted, khaki high waisted shorts- Plethora , belt- Landmark, camera necklace- Parksquare

And Ironically, as a seller of clothes, I am finding it so hard to choose what to wear! I grabbed the khaki short from my next collection and my denim polo, waaaahhh!!!! I had to dress up so fast so I that I can have more time with the BF.

Sorry girls, just borrowed the shorts for a day, it will still be sold in my shop Plethora.