Win A Trip To Hong Kong For Two (CLOSED)

Fashion Galore started way back in 2005 and they are one of the first online stores in an online community. Them being in the business for 7 years, they have developed a keen understanding of the needs of their customers as they carry a large variety of brand names. They also have clothes which are imported and are locally made. They make sure that their fashion is trendy and affordable as well. What sets them apart from the rest? They release new clothes EVERY WEEK so that there is always something new and fresh to the customers’ eyes. And because they love BMS so much, they're going to be giving away TWO FREE TICKETS TO HONG KONG! This is the first time I'm going to give away HK tickets! Isn't that awesome?! 

**Travel period is from March to July 2013 only and travel tax, airport tax, food, transportation, hotel accommodations are not included. 

How to join:

       1. Like this post

       2. Like Fashion Galore's  Facebook Fanpage 

       3. Follow Fashion Galore on Twitter and Instagram

       4. Facebook, Tweet or Instagram this collage photo above and tag @fashiongalorePH (Instagram) or @fgalore (Twitter) 

          and 3 of your friends with “ I would like take (example: my mom, my boyfriend, my best friend, etc) with me to 

          Hong Kong this Summer! Shop at Fashion Galore & join Laureen Uy’s blog giveaway! http://bit.ly/WuZ3NC ”

       5. Purchase a minimum of P1,500 worth of Fashion Galore items online (single transaction from Feb 6 to Feb 20, 2013) 

          for your entry to be counted. 

Once you purchase from Fashion Galore- that's an automatic entry already. Isn't this the best? You get to buy the clothes you want- the shopping spree that you need and at the same time get a chance to fly to HK. It's like hitting two birds with one stone! Fashion Galore will be the one to choose the winner and I'll be announcing the name of the winner on my Facebook fanpage and Twitter account. Contest period from February 6-20 only. Good luck guys!  BMS.

Requirements: For Philippine residents only and must have a valid passport (required to be valid for at least 6 months prior to the date of flight).

Brown

(Ray-ban sunnies, Goody hair tie, H&M fur, Ministry of Retail jacket, One Stop Shop bag, Arm Candy ring, H&M pants, Primadonna shoes)

Despite the usually chilly connotations that are associated with winter, these months are said to be the best time to visit Hong Kong. With pleasant sunshine, a cool breeze and a comfortable temperature- the conditions are optimal for exploring the city’s many attractions. While walking around Central, I couldn't stop myself from stopping and staring at this lovely (and enormous) door. Anyway, layering my clothes is a tried-and-true way to ensure my comfort in the outdoors. The beauty of this ensemble is that it allowed me to make quick adjustments based on my activity level and changes in the weather. I love how the neutral colors worked and how prints looked altogether. I met up with the people of Sugarfree this day so I decided to bring this Satchel Bag from One Stop Shop. Good move bring a big bag too, because all my stuff- laptop, camera, drawing designs, etc all fit inside! Not only does it look classy and wonderful, but it's very handy/ useful too. I’m not usually into bringing big bags when I travel but this satchel bag is an exemption. The small pocket outside it a big help too! Lipstick, octopus card, my cell phone, earplugs- the stuff I needed to bring out in an instant fit in that tiny thing. BMS.

Photos by: Khai Van Kampen 

Travel Diary: Hong Kong January 2013

 Wanchai Park

 Carbonara at SML and a ride at the MTR with Sean Go

 Two men in my life that I will forever be thankful for: Sean Go and Cartoons Canoy.

 Work mode. Visited the Sugarfree office for our shoe collaboration. Can't wait to show you guys my designs!

 Outside Times Square

Fun nights at Lan Kwai Fong. Good to see old friends again.

Just some Instagram and photos from my Sony RX100. BMS.

Hong Kong Day 2

(H&M hat, Gurly Glam Shoppe scarf, SheInside jacket, Celine bag, Arm Candy bracelets/ cross ring, Jag jeans, Primadonna boots)

Everyone seems to be obsessing over something: hair, makeup, dress, or even shoes. Some people tend to forget one of the most important things when dressing up: accessories. I can never leave the house without wearing accessories- whether it be bracelets, a ring, etc. Accessories can have a large impact on your everyday outfit and can push it over the top and wow everybody. The key to accessorizing is to accent your outfit and to keep things fresh and trendy. Bringing these Arm Candy accessories to Hong Kong was one of the smartest moves I've done. They're designed to lighten things up a bit and give you a playful look. For me, Skulls + Studs + Neons = happines. And these arm candies are light too so I didn't have to worry about bringing them with me. Since my outfit revolved around dark colors (and to keep me warm in HK too), I decided to lighten the entire look by wearing colorful accessories. BMS.

Under the Weather

 (Goody hair tie, SM Accessories scarf, Plains and Prints polo, Mango jacket, Celine bag, Butintings ring, Zara leggings, Uniqlo socks, Cole Vintage flats)

Hello Hong Kong!! I love going to HK during this season because the weather is just perfect. Layering clothes is a must so I got this jacket at Mango (luckily it was 50% off too) that was just right for the weather here. Black will never be out of style and it's also something that will make you look classy in any occasion, so my entire apparel was black and I added pops of color like my scarf and bag just so it won't look boring. The studs on my jacket and the dots on my socks are a wonderful combination too. These pieces can be found in SM Mall of Asia. I love how SM MOA has everything you need. 

I'll be posting more photos of my HK trip in the future, but for now- I just had to share these amazing photos that my friend Khai Van Kampen took of me. When I knew I was going here, it was a no brainer to get him as my photographer. He just takes photos as a hobby but you can clearly see that he has exceptional skill. 

It's actually SM Mall of Asia's end of season sale and they're down to their last four days.. so hurry!! Aside from the clothes I wore above, expect the prices to go down until 70% off on selected items from participating brands like Shoe Salon, VNC, Kamiseta,  Bench, Lacoste, MAC, Muji, Calvin Klein, Charles & Keith, CMG, Bayo, Cotton On, Fino, Aldo, F&H, Warehouse, Dorothy Perkins and a lot more. You can check the End of Season Sale poster for more details or follow them on Twitter and like them on Facebook. Happy shopping! BMS.

Hong Kong via Instagram

1. Lane Crawford. Oh yes, my happy place. 

2. Some cool chairs I found while walking in the streets of Wan Chai.

3. Joanna Ljunggren from nelly.com, a new friend I met. Isn't she beautiful?

4. Lan Kwai Fong. The best night spot you can go to when you're in HK.

 With one of my besties, Nicole Andersson. We spent the entire HK trip together. 

1. A blurry shot of these cool and stylish kids inside a store. LOVE their style!

2. We really did go to this mexican restaurant. 

3. Ebeneezers! If you haven't eaten here you're missing out. I ate here 5 times in the 3 days I was in HK.

4. I can never get enough of the view. Breath taking. 

BMS.

Hearts and Studs

(H&M hat, Island Girl necklace/ bangle, Lemon Shop top, Marc Jacobs bag, Trunk Show shorts, Primaluxe shoes)

It was a very windy day in Hong Kong. A VERY windy day. I just had to repeat it, kaloka kasi yung weather! It didn't stop me from taking an outfit shot though. I went to the top floor of IFC mall and took my photos there. It just stopped raining and I didn't know if it was gonna rain again so I wore a hat to protect me from the rain. To make this casual look a little bit different, I wore a mullet top (as usual) and paired it with very cute printed shorts. But the highlight of this look is actually my very comfortable Primaluxe flats. If you look at it, you might think it's painful because of the studs, but it's super not! I was so shocked when I tried it on because they're EXTRA snug. I think it's because of the blue suede fabric that makes it super relaxing to wear. I was sooo ready to attack IFC mall! BMS.

Hong Kong Day 2

So instead of going to the usual mall I go to (which is IFC mall), we all went mall hopping. I really saw a lot of nice local brands in K11, The One and Isquare at Tsim Sha Tsui. It's so nice to see something new in Hong Kong especially that I go here often. I really love walking in the streets and taking photos of random things. It's very nice because I was still able to find a few things that were on sale- their biggest sale months are July- August. I can already imagine all the nice things that will be on sale next year-  Gotta book my ticket in advance!

 They have these cool fake seafood/ fruit stands at K11 and it attracted a lot of people. 

 We also went to WDSG Art & Craft Dept, a lifestyle store in Wanchai. The store looks so cozy and welcoming and they sell all these cute local designer clothes and other stuff like candles, scents, etc.  

 We also went to Kapok, a hip lifestyle shop in Wanchai and they have the most random but coolest stuff! Very indie- hip- funky items. 

 I was able to witness a live shoot too that day. Maki-extra kaya ako? Haha. 

Our last stop was at IFC mall and we went inside the MTR station to eat at Tim Ho Wan, a very famous dim-sum restaurant. I'm not even exaggerating, the line was crazy long and it remained like that even after we finished eating. You know it's that good. I wasn't able to take any photos because we were all so hungry so right when the dishes landed our landed, it was all gone in a matter of minutes. 

Here are some of my Instagram photos:

               1. The view from Conrad Hotel                2. The dessert they served at the executive lounge

 3. Giuseppe Zanotti killer heels                4. a picture taken by Cit Cit from above

             5. bili na kayo?                  6. Went out with my sister and had fun with familiar faces

        7. Shot taken while I'm inside the Ding Ding Tram bus      8. McDonald's galore even when I'm in HK

9. Lan Kwai Fong. I love this place          10. My sister Liz and I ready to go out

I swear, I love Hong Kong. If I can only go here every month, I really would. The food is awesome, shopping is crazy in the most fantastic way and the people are just way too friendly. As I'm writing this, I'm actually here in Hong Kong again. I love it! Haha. Guess you'll be seeing my blog about HK again. BMS.