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Ukay Stores!

January 12, 2009

I received an e-mail from a girl named Maiki and it reads:

Hi!

Just saw your blog on the net as I was searching around for some ukay ukay information.

My friend and I are planning to shop some bags on ukay ukay stores.  This will be our first time!

I was first introduced ukay ukay on our trip to bagio when I was just around 15 years old.  My mom went back to Baguio recently and she brought some good finds! Like 3 designer bags and 2 jackets!

So I am not really new to ukay ukay, but I’ve never devoted time for it and right now I really want to explore the Ukay world.

Hope you don’t mind if I ask you which stores you recommend here in Manila? Hope you could provide the name and exact location, so my friend and I can plan out our trip soon:)

Thanks for your help sis!! More power to ukay ukay!!! :)

 

- Maiki Bongco

 

Hello there! Before I begin, I have to apologize for not including the shop names - I don’t really memorize them. But here’s a list of shops that I usually visit: (more…)

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Erm…

Preppy eh? Rugged eh?

“I’m running out of clothes.”

I haven’t been doing my laundry for weeks! Haha! I had to mix up some clothes lat Saturday and came out with this:

I’m not sure about what “genre” this outfit is, so you guys decide.

Pink rugged vest, ukay-ukay; white printed spag-strap, 8 waves water park (my Mom’s Christmas gift); layered denim skirt, ukay-ukay; ultra colorful striped socks, divisoria; black chucks. (photo taken by Eli)
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"Ironic" Vest

It’s been a while! Happy new year everyone!

My Christmas vacation wasn’t really a vacation. I got hired to teach a six year-old for two weeks and I did some research stuff for my seminal paper. At least I earned some extra money. Yay!

I bought this vest last vacation. My online friend called this the “ironic” vest – military-ish design (buttons, color) with a touch of lace. And because it’s a “military” vest, I just had to have a theme for my outfit. (photo taken by Doms) (more…)

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