Tag: thrift shopping

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

What do Rachel Zoe, Sophia Amoruso, and Shaira Luna have in common? A deep affection for vintage shopping. And if their statement-making style isn’t enough reason for you to visit the nearest thrift shop, then we’ll give you more reasons why.Preview sat

Fashion photographer Shaira Luna is undoubtedly one of the industry's expert thrift shoppers. Aside from being talented behind the lens, Shaira also has a knack for finding the best pieces from ukay-ukay. Don't believe us? Then maybe you should take a peek

Sweater weather has come, and Wildflower Finds is ready to keep you warm with its 20th—and latest!—collection, aptly named Monsoon Mood.THAT VINTAGE BURBERRY THOUGH. Before you go on, let us supply you with possibly the most important thing about this gem of a

If you're a fashion-inclined person, then you're probably familiar with the struggle of staying on top of trends without breaking the bank. Still, for some, it doesn't cross their minds to check out thrift stores around the city. We get it; not

Yep, holiday events are slowly starting to creep up on us. Many take this opportunity to buy new clothes and get all dolled up, but for some people, dressing up and spending for clothes may be the cause of stress! Fret not,

It isn't new news that most of the clothes I wear and use to style my personal shoots come from ukay-ukay shopping. It's a passion that I love to talk about, when asked! Actually, there are three questions I often get about

I've accumulated a whole floor of clothes racks from my years of ukay-ukay shopping, so I knew it would be a real challenge when Preview asked me to show my favorite finds. They are in no particular order, and these are things

We know three things about Shaira Luna: (1) she's a talented fashion photographer; (2) she's the “gifted” Promil kid who starred in a famous TV commercial back in the day—no, seriously; and (3) she is notoriously good at thrift shopping! She can

There are some people who are naturally born with the knack for finding needles in haystacks without even trying. Case in point: Tami Acena of @wildflowerfinds. Wildflower Finds is an online shop that tastefully curates uh-mazing finds from personal closets, thrift shops, garage sales, and

Macklemore once rapped, “One man’s trash, that’s another man’s come up.” The song, of course, was aptly named Thrift Shop—a thing we know here in Philippines as an ukay-ukay.Further into the song, he talks about walking up in the club dressed in

Inspired by our recent ukay-ukay challenge, we’ve come up with an easy guide to make sure your ukay shopping will be a success. Not all of us are born good bargain-hunters, but if you’re attempting to conquer this feat, might as well

Nothing's impossible for a girl who was born to shop. Multiply that by four and you'll have us! If there is one thing we can do anytime, anywhere, it would have to be shopping our hearts out; so give us a challenge like