I was walking past St. Francis Square earlier on my way home from work and finally, I couldn’t resist the numerous accessories sold in the various stalls there. I decided to look around and see if I wanted anything. As expected, I found some things I liked. I gave myself a budget of PHP500 and after some haggling, I finally bought these things:
1. Spike Bracelets
I’ve been looking for something like these for a while now but the ones I saw at the mall were too expensive and not of very good quality. I’m glad I finally bought myself some of these. The single strand cost me PHP80, while the double – stranded spikes cost me PHP150
There were plenty of other colors from dark plums to neons but I opted for these two basic which I can mix and match with my other pieces. π
2. Studded Leather Wrap-around Bracelet
Next pick was this studded leather wrap-around bracelet reminiscent of the bands made popular by Hermes. This also comes in different colors but I found this particular shade of blue the most attractive. This, by the way, is PHP12o each.
3. Chunky Dangling Necklace
The striking combination of colors in this pretty necklace caught my eyes first. I couldn’t help but be drawn to it! I could add this as the statement piece to a simple outfit.
Overall, I was PHP30 over my intended budget but it’s not so bad right? For that amount, I got four new additions to my accessories collection. π
CHALLENGE ME?
Now on the more exciting part of this post. Well, exciting for me. Do you guys watch FAWN Inc.’s Haul or Nothing? I kinda like the idea of it and want to apply something similar here. Now, if you would be so kind, please leave a comment below stating a haul challenge that you want me to do. For example, you can say, “I want to buy two pairs of shoes to add to my collection but my budget is only PHP1000. One pair has to be for going out and the other more casual. Please do a haul!”
If I decide to take on your challenge, I will do exactly as you request. This way, I can give you ideas of where to buy stuff for a certain budget. I plan to do this once a month. What do you guys think? π
Can it be a makeup haul? Cuz if it can be, well I challenge you to buy products to create a full face of makeup (foundation, concealer, eye shadow base, eyeshadow, brows, setting powder, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick) with a budget of P1000 and no local brands allowed (ever bilena, natasha, avon, human nature, careline etc)… π *wink*
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Avon is actually an international brand! π Sige, I will consider! I think it can be done π Just need to research π
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amazing accessories, especially that dangling necklace!
so gorgeous!!
xx
http://wattwewear.wordpress.com/
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Yes, I love it most among all the things I bought! x
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I LOVE THOSE BANGLES! So Rockin! I should drop by St. Francis to get me some of those.. thanks for the tip!
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I love the haul or nothing idea!! I don’t have an idea to contribute right now, but I’ll keep thinking.
I love the accessories too! Too bad I’m not that big on accessorizing (I normally just wear what I have). I wouldn’t make a good fashion blogger.. hehe.
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i make bracelets and earrings to but i haven’t played with spikes. looks cool! π
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How about an Ukay Ukay Challenge? Any ukay ukay would do. P500, I think, is enough. You can buy anything as long as P500 is the budget. π I am new to ukay ukay and would want somebody doing a challenge on what to buy there.
Thanks π
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That’s a great idea! It’s been awhile since I went to the Ukay Ukay. I’ll take you on! π
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Weeee! I can’t wait for that and looking forward for it. After all, you can still look fashionable even in Ukay-Ukay π
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These are gorgeous. π I love the chunky necklace.
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Budgetttt! :)) Nice stuff for 500k. Agree with Erin. Ukay2 challenge π
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Game!! π
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How about a campus look? As in hindi haharangin ng guard pag sinuot sa Catholic school. π
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Hahahahhahaha π Nako marami na akong ganyan. Galing akong Catholic school π
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great finds! I really like the second one, so cute!
lovely idea, I’d go for Jannie’s suggestion as well since I love make up too *HAHA* xo, http://loveroxie.com
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Hahahaha All right, I shall do that as well π
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Please do this regularly, and by that I agree to your idea of doing it once a month. Extreme finds for Php530 only :))) http://pauthefreespirit.blogspot.com/
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LOL! OMG, o’nga I totally forgot Avon is an international brand, considering their SuperShock is well loved by the PixiWoo sisters. LOL.
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How about a sporty look challenge? Budget less than P1K except shoes.
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P500 can go a long way jan sa St. Francis Square. Hangout ko din yan nun ngwwork pa ako.hehehe…
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Yes, I watch FAWN π Good job in your latest haul! I’m also looking for a spike bracelet too! π Now I know where to get one :))
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yay for new accessories!! spikes are so uso!! π
hmm, i challenge you for a makeup haul.. like what janine mentioned π
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That’s a great idea! I also saw this $20 makeup challenge that Michelle Phan did. I think that is also something interesting. Similar to Jannie’s suggestion. π I’m always on the lookout for cheap but quality local makeup brands.
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Mich! I love this post! Didn’t know marami palang good finds sa St. Francis Square. Di man lang ako napupunta sa area na yun when I’m in Ortigas.. hahaha.. I’ve been wanting to invest more on accessories ’cause mine are super outdated already, so thank you so much for sharing about your latest axxes haul! π
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I like the leather studded wraparound bracelet! I’m so into accessories these days. XD
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I also bought accessories last week and told myself I have ONLY Php500 to spend. And the idea of the challenge, go for it! For shoes, since it’s kinda hard to look for good quality shoes that’s only Php1000.00
xo,
Miss April
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i like the colors of the wrap around bracelet and the dangling necklace… i havent search much inst francis square w/c is odd since im there every sunday for CCF
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You had great finds. Love the chunky dangling necklace! Very vibrant and anyone could be looking more confident with that.
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Great picks! I love everything you chose especially the bracelets! You got great deals for them din. Can’t believe everything is just 500. π
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Oh gosh! they are all lovely! i miss st. francis square π
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I have a gold spike earring but I can’t wear it kasi parang di ko carry. I love accessories!
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