Tag: ukay

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

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

Let us play mythbuster right now and set it straight: Not all clothes from the ukay-ukay are flea-ridden and constellated with holes. In fact, thrift shops in the Philippines are actually treasure troves. If you wander around ukays anywhere from Anonas, Baguio,

If we're talking about affordable fashion, the first person that would probably come to mind is content creator Ashley Garcia. Looking stylish for less is a skill Ashley has mastered and thanks to her video series Celebrity Style Steal, her viewers can

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 But sometimes ukay clothes can look a little outdated, which hinders

Staying at home for long periods of time means less opportunities to dress up. By now, you probably have clothes that don't fit you or your style anymore. Instead of leaving them to collect dust in your closet, why not put them

If you’ve been following Heart Evangelista’s YouTube channel, then you know of her efforts to promote Sorsogon, the province which her husband Chiz Escudero is governor of. She has been actively advocating local tourism and supporting small-to-medium enterprises.Her recent vlog featured a

Right about now, we're busy looking at Heart Evangelista's posts to cheer us up on a Monday. She's currently in Sorsogon, and she's been busy creating content that shows us how beautiful the Bicol province is. A wonderful update she has shared

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

Before approaching the topic of wedding hacks of any kind, you might want to discuss your negotiables and non-negotiables with your partner. Think about all the weddings you've both attended, and pick out which ones you liked and didn't like from those

In celebration of Kathryn Bernardo's 24th birthday, resident fashion photographer and ukay queen Shaira Luna just recreated a few of the actress' iconic Instagram outfits. Much like her past video featuring Julia Barretto, the challenge includes only using (mostly) thrifted pieces from the

Ukay-ukay is having a moment right now, and for all the right reasons. Secondhand clothing is a sustainable alternative to purchasing fast fashion, and it's also so much cheaper than your go-to brands. The only thing is, thrifting requires a very special

True love only grows stronger with age...and a bit of ukay-ukay shopping, it seems! Such was proven by this old man currently going viral on social media. In a sweet gesture, this lolo spent quite a while going 'round the thrift shop

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.

Before the birth of Glorious Dias, Jodinand Aguillon was almost ready to let go of his personal collection of vintage clothing... But how exactly does one get rid of trunks filled with history and memories? So being a fan of thrift shopping himself, Jodinand figured

We've always talked about the stylish yet cheap finds one can chance upon in the ukay-ukay. That said, ending up with quality pieces that both fit your style and account for your taste—amongst a throng of seemingly endless clothes—isn't exactly a walk in the

In celebration of doing a full year of thrifting and styling videos, photographer and ukay-ukay queen Shaira Luna just came out with a lookbook inspired by Julia Barretto's outfits. The catch? She's tasked herself to recreate the star's OOTDs with only her

Thrift shopping lovers unite! Ultimate ukay queen and prodigious photographer Shaira Luna is doing yet another one of her legendary closet sales this May 18 and 19, and we can't wait to get our hands on the pieces that will be up