Giveaway Winners: Day 4 and 5!

I know this is all you've been waiting for! Sorry for the delay! Really, really, really ultra mega sorry! *sad face* I had these giveaways stored in our computer for a few days already cause I wanted to announce all the winners in one post, but our computer broke down a couple of days ago. I thought all the files would be erased! Huge sigh of relief when I turned on the computer and everything was there. That incident forced me to post it ASAP cause I didn't want to have to audit entries again. Plus, people have been tweeting me when I'd release the giveaway winners. Patience guys, patience.

Anyway, here are the winners for Day 4 (Asian Vogue) and Day 5&6 (Anagon x StyledUP x Plethora). Will try to finish auditing Days 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11&12 tomorrow! Well anyway, before I head off to get ready for the Bloggers' Soiree, I'll leave you with two giveaway winners for the mean time.

Christmas Swag + Giveaway Winners

Here are the presents I received this Christmas:

Top to bottom:

(1) Personalized weekly Calendar from Mimi and Jun for SOUL SMA duties

(2) Personalized gift wrap Aidx made

(3) Stainless Longganisa by Bob Ong from Aidx

(Kris Kringle w/ SOUL team)

(4) giraffe/tiger print scarf from Ninong Rodney and Tita Rochelle

(they also gave me the ring I wore here)

(5) File organizer from my sister, Felicia

I need this in my life!

Thank you everyone!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 5&6 **CLOSED**

Sorry I didn't post a giveaway yesterday! 

I was too lazy to (and yet I posted 2 other entries! Haha!), and so that there'd be more breathing room and more room for other readers to join. :)

Last night, Cheyser texted me saying I should check my twitter. I was busy studying last night though so I got to check it this morning before leaving for school. Imagine the shock I felt when I saw that I won her Romwe x TWR Thankgiving Giveaway!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 2 **CLOSED**

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On the second day of Christmas, Farrah gave to me...

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Even though I've had my rough times, I'm still pretty grateful for this year. 

In a nutshell, I've had a few unforgettable moments this year:

 I partied on New Year with my cousins (a first!), I joined an org. A tough decision to make and accept, I switched schools. I started blogging again. I had my first giveaway. I met a lot of new people cause I joined the Davao Bloggers group. I got reunited with my best friend from pre-school, Ayessa. I opened my online shop. I got a job doing what I love. A few days ago, bagged an internship over at CollegeFashionista (hope you guys get to read my posts early next year!) and after 12 years in the States, my grandmother is back in the Philippines!

Shop in Spotlight: Plethora Shop

Plethora (n) - overabundance

That is what Christine Banayat of Plethora Shop had in mind when she chose to name her shop that. Besides, it's memorable, don't you agree? Say it. Plethora. Plethora. Plethora.

Plethora Shop was started in 2008 because nursing jobs were hard to come by and Christine wanted to be financially independent from her parents. She decided to relive her love for fashion and started her small business. Like any other business starting out, the first few months were hard because there was a lot of competition. Christine had to learn how to present her products well. Plus, sometimes there would be problems with other circumstances, like with the courier. But, at the end of the day, she learned how to deal with all of these for the love of the business.

She says having an online shop is one of the best things that happened to her. Aside from the other reasons mentioned above, she loves having her online shop since she gets to do the things she loves--fashion and photography. 

Plethora Shop sells vintage pieces. They cater to budget-savvy, confident girls that are tough on the inside. They have dainty chiffon and lace pieces which can be paired with animal prints and leather. Her regular clients usually request vintage dresses, sheer tops and cardigans--those are her best sellers. However, Christine has her share of "treasures"--her most favorite pieces! They even have their own place on her blog! (See them here)

Lastly, to new shop owners, Christine shares her favorite Steve Jobs quote:

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

"Never settle for anything, always improve yourself and your store, if you're not selling retake photos of your products, reinvent your site, add as many contacts as you can! Learn from your mistakes, Learn form others mistakes. Do some research, just never give up, If you're passionate about something just continue and never worry or be scared :)"

Thank you Christine! I was truly inspired! :)

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**By the way, if you've seen my You've Got Mail post, you'd see that Plethora is a sponsor on my upcoming giveaway! Don't forget to like/follow them! :)

You've Got Mail!

Just got home from Saturday class and found 3 packages waiting for me!

I love packages! It's starting to feel like Christmas already :)