Branded for Less: SM Fashion Clearance Outlet

Heeey there girls from the south! Have you been to SM Sucat's Fashion clearance outlet? It is located at SM Sucat Building B, 3rd floor. I don't really like shopping in boutiques especially when they're not on sale. And so, my dear friend introduced me to this shopping haven! In here you will not only find women's clothing, shoes and accessories, you will also find an assortment of things (men's, children's, heck, even appliances and home items!) at a very low (extremely discounted) prices. I could compare the prices to the prices they have in tiangges only that they have better quality since they are actual items from SM Department store.

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Can you see it? Everything is 50% off, all day everyday! *shopper squeal*

I was able to buy 2 sandals for 400 pesos and I'm very satisfied with the quality. I use them a lot! My sister was able to buy a dress for her graduation only worth 400 pesos and I thought it looked really regal and nice on her. My brother was able to buy a good quality faded denim jacket for only 600 pesos. Plus, it isn't tiangge quality, there's much much better handiwork for the clothes, bags, and better quality of accessories! All this without the "haggard-ness" of shopping in non-airconditioned stalls.

If you're near SM Sucat, you don't have to wait for a sale to get nice deals. All you need is some extra patience to find what you're looking for, just a little cash and you're good to go! Aside from this SM Sucat building B is also filled with other boutique outlets such as Vans, Nike, Celine, and many more!

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What are other clearance outlets that you know of, and where do you shop for good deals? Leave a comment below :)

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On Complaints

I am not the type who easily looks at the bright side when I'm unhappy or things don't go as planned. It has to be a conscious effort for me to let go of the little "nuisances" that bother me and move on to be happy for the rest of the day. Last Wednesday, I was really down and upset about a heated 'confrontation' between us and a neighbor who has always been forgetting to move their vehicles so I can get out of my garage. I was very upset because when I rang the their doorbell, the owner shouted to her driver "Oh, igalaw mo yung kotse, hindi kasi marunong magdrive." (move the car, she doesn't know how to drive). It was very upsetting since I felt embarrassed since I'm a new driver and hearing that made me feel like I'm a nobody. My mom told me that eventually the lady who said that apologized and gave advice on how to move my car in such a way that I can get out even when there are vehicles parked in front.

I couldn't concentrate in my work very well and I was easily getting restless. Aside from this I was having my period cramps, and I got really tired from work. I barely have lunch breaks during the week (don't ask, I prefer it that way haha), and I felt really grumpy.  

I was looking through my old phone photos and saw this picture I took one traffic Thursday morning on my way to work. The mother and her child looked very happy while opening and eating the packs of crackers probably given by the motorists earlier. 

The little girl was dancing around while her mother opened the pack of crackers for her. For me it was a heartwarming sight because it reminded me that people can smile and learn to be happy whatever state they are in. I took a picture to remind myself that there are people who may seem to have less than I have but they can learn to be happy.

It was as if God was telling me to stop worrying, complaining and being upset about the little things because He has given me so much. He has given me a home to live in, a family to go home to, a wonderful job, dependable friends, good health, but most of all, Himself.

He reminded me that the greatest gift I have is the life He gave up for my redemption and the redeemed life I now live because of Him. That I may not always have what I want but I have enough to say that I am content in Him. That things may not always go my way but I am living a life that is resilient above every trial because He is with me. And that is a blessing beyond comparison.

I am not perfect and I wish I stopped complaining or being upset every now and then but I vow to focus on the things I have rather than those I don't have. If every person did this, then there would be less miserable people in this world. It's something we always hear but let's remind ourselves that our lives are borrowed and every day is a blessing :)

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Ukay? Okay! How Thrift Shops Can Fill Your Fashion Needs

When I'm bored with my current wardrobe but I don't want to spend too much money (thus feeling guilty) on buying clothes, I go to the nearest and biggest thrift shop or ukay-ukay in our area. The biggest one is located at the ground floor of Starmall Alabang and basically all around the said mall. If you are not familiar with these kinds of shops, ukay-ukay is a depot of pre-owned clothing and accessory items with very affordable prices (with prices even as low as 10 pesos!). If you have an eye for good and beautiful items, if you have the patience to browse around hundreds and hundreds of hangers (which is a good arm workout by the way :D), and not picky or sensitive in using preowned items, then maybe you will enjoy being an ukay shopper.

3 for 100 area, spotted! Now time to browse through those hangers!

It always excites me when I find something I really like with a bargain price, and looking over through thrift stores always makes me happy. I'm not really picky or maarte when it comes to brands of clothes I wear because I believe I can still look nice without having to brag about where I bought my things. I know fashion trends come and go, and it's better for me to spend more valuable money on things that I know are not practical to be stingy on (e.g. electronics, appliances, etc.)

Look at ALL these clothes! Exciting much!

Shopping in an ukay-ukay is not a walk in the park-level kind of shopping though. It's not enough that you find something that you really like, you should also be keen enough to inspect what you picked to see if there any holes, stains or any other kind of damage. If it's worth your time to repair or do some modifications with it, then fine. I hope you don't make a mistake of buying tons of clothing only to find out later on that they are tattered with holes and infested with stains. Oops. So be careful!

So after a couple of hours browsing through the ukay-ukay, here are some of the items that I really liked. I shall also list down how much I bought them.

I'm more of the sweet and feminine type, so these are the ones I found: 1. Pink long blouse with lace details - 55 pesos, 2. Leggings - 80 pesos, 3. Pink high heeled peep toe shoes - 75 pesos

This attire can be both for work and date days. I found: 1. Pink wooly-ish cardigan - 70 pesos, 2. Black top with sequins - 60 pesos, 3. A-line skirt - 80 pesos. Where else can you buy a complete an attire at only around 200 pesos?! Yes, I am kuripot at heart, but proudly kuripot! (sounds familiar? Haha!) As much as I love to shop in boutiques and malls, I couldn't resist having the same kinds of clothes with the same quality and style but only with a lower price, so I think that shopping in a thrift store is always worth it.

Do you also love ukay-ukay? Where do you go? I would love to hear your experiences and knowing the awesome finds you discovered! :-)

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