Tag: thrift shopping

Bags have to be the easiest things to shop from the ukay-ukay. While clothes and shoes have to fit you just right, bags don't have to—you can shop purely based on your aesthetic preferences and instincts! Plus, there's also the thrilling fact

Among other things, we've been seeing (and wanting) trendy pieces like knitted cardigans in quirky designs, and even embellished low waist jeans, which are currently having their moment again. As fashion girls, we keep track of the trends and can’t help but

The pandemic may have stopped us from going out often, but it’s no reason for us to stop from unleashing our inner fashionista. Feel like dressing up at home just to take some good photos for the gram? Why not?If you’re looking

Thrifting has a mystical quality to it, which is part of what makes it so addictive. One of the best experiences ever? Parting a sea of neon green hangers to fish out something irresistibly unique, like a brocade dress or a floral

Okay, so you've been hoarding gorgeous clothes all quarantine. A necessary follow-up question is, is your shoe game up to par? It's a valid question! Given that we've all been going out only the groceries and adjacent errands, we've probably been sticking

Let's cut to the chase: Where exactly do the fashion girls get those sweet, whimsical dresses? You know, those flattering frocks with hints of cottagecore, mixed with the flounce and moodiness of Cecille Bahnsen's Spring 2021 Ready-To-Wear collection, as well as the tropical magnificence

Thrifting and giving a second chance to pre-loved pieces of clothing is all the rage right now as it is a more sustainable way of buying clothing and lessening fabric waste. But sometimes ukay clothes can look a little outdated, which hinders

If you’ve been following all the cool girls of Instagram, you must’ve noticed the resurgence of some popular Y2K trends and comfy ‘90s fits. One look we’ve seen popping up on our feeds on the reg is the “dad trend”, characterized by

There’s no denying that the noughties is taking over the closets of many—and we don’t just mean Gen Z stylephiles. The early 2000s was a very fun, bizarre, and ironic period for fashion where sartorial rules were deliberately broken, making way for

"First of all, when buying a designer piece it has to go with everything else in my wardrobe," photographer Shaira Luna says. Unlike most people, the lens woman, who's also fashion girl with a very distinct personal style, doesn't really look at the

There is no doubt that streetwear is a trend that’s not going away any time soon. Meanwhile, a bigger trend encompassing the world of fashion now is sustainability. Well, you can tick both boxes by shopping ukay-ukay online! More specifically, if your

We hear you, you want to shop at thrift stores but you’re not into quirky vintage pieces. Good news, because you don’t need to be a fan of zany printed shirts or that '80s secondhand store aesthetic to shop these curated online

There’s no denying that thrift-shopping is a hobby fashion girls love. With online ukay-ukay shops popping left and right on Instagram, as well as bloggers proving that you can recreate designer looks using secondhand finds, it’s not a surprise that even Heart Evangelista

There's nothing quite like the thrill of an ukay-ukay adventure, especially when you come across items that are so rare, so beautiful, and so cheap. It's almost like discovering a pot of gold! If you're a proud ukay-ukay addict like us, you'll

Fact: That Parisian je ne sais quoi, that singular undone chic French women do so, so well, is impossibly elusive. Know that to get on their level, the answer isn't piling on the luxury labels...in fact, it's the total opposite. Paris-born influencer Regina

There’s something to be said about curated vintage. Maybe it’s the way the word is thrown around so casually (read: “Love your jacket!” “Thanks, it’s vintage!”) or, even more importantly, how it’s part of the growing awareness and conversation surrounding sustainable fashion.

Exploring uncharted alleys and less tourist-y spots is one of my favorite things to do whenever I'm traveling. During my last trip to Japan, while walking along the glitzy street of Omotesando, a brightly lit pink store in a humble alleyway caught the corner

Shaira Luna, Promil kid-turned-celebrated photographer behind countless editorials and campaigns, is definitely not basic. In terms of style, that is. “I have slowly but successfully managed to ease myself out of the all-black and neutral phase I was in half a decade

A popular local summer destination, Baguio city actually has a lot to offer in the shopping department other than scenic greenery and historical landmarks, sweet delicacies, and covetable cold weather.  Over the years, the city has grown to become an ukay-ukay mecca