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Back-to-Back Giveaway

I got in touch with 2 of the most established multiply stores, who've been in the online selling business for quite some time now.  Meet Carlainity and SEPA. :)

I've known Carlainity since my early online shopping addiction days. I've always drooled over their bags. And it's exciting now that they've also ventured into shoes! :) SEPA Accessories on the other hand has always mesmerized me with their gorgeous trinkets. Like Carlainity, they've also appeared in many promotional ads and magazines. It's stores like this that makes me proud to be Pinoy. :) Due to unwavering support from their loyal customers + many new ones, they've branched out and now showcase their items in their own stores! 

Get to know the people (Carlain and Dianne) behind these brands by reading my short Q&A below: 

Q: Whose idea and effort is Carlainity/SEPA? Who are the people behind the brand?

Carlainity:  It all started when I was working in a corporate set up. My fancy/love for bags inspired the creation of Carlainity. One day i thought of putting my designs in reality. I looked for subcons until i found the right one. I basically started it, but the name came from my friend way back in college. She was toying with my name until Carlainity popped. I didn't know that I'll be able to use it in the future!

Sepa:  SEPA is the brainchild of Maria Josefa Dianne Uy Espera. Dianne owns and manages SEPA. She is also the creative director of the brand.

Q: When and how did Carlainity/SEPA start?

Carlainity:  It started January 2007.
Sepa: SEPA started in 2005.

Q: Apart from creating beautiful pieces, what else do you do?

Carlainity: As of this year, i have a daughter turning 1 this Sept. =) So I am a bag lady/shoe lady/wife/mommy hehehe! I divide my time from sketching pieces to inspecting products to personally delivering them to stores; handling household chores as well as helping my husband with his business here in the province.

Sepa: Apart from designing jewelry, Dianne is busy preparing for her new line of evening bags which will soon be available at the Religioso boutique in Greenbelt 5. She also does make up on the side,only to her good friends.

Q: Describe the type of girl who would love to shop at your store?

Carlainity: She is an independent woman, has her own style, career-driven.

Sepa: SEPA boutique houses a variety of jewelry for the ladies and women. Those who shop at SEPA know that good taste in fashion doesn't have to be by the book and that she is always willing to try something new.

Q: Online selling has since then boomed and a lot of new stores are now popping up. What makes Carlainity/SEPA different from other brands?

Carlainity: Carlainity though not a big enterprise takes care of its people, values its staff. It is also proud of making limited piece.

Sepa: There are many great brands out there, but what sets us apart is the wide variety of jewelry that we carry. We can go from glam rock to boho chic. name it,we have it.

Q: What could your loyal customers and potential clients expect from you this year and the coming years?

Carlainity: This year would be more on footwear because I'm really loving it! Though we will have bits & pieces of bags...for the coming years, I would like to venture into clothing, yikes! Its so nice to dream and when we dream, we can dream big!

Sepa: Our clients can expect to see more unique styles coming out for the 2010 holiday season! We are always developing new products so get ready to splurge!

Thank you Carlain and Dianne for taking the time out of your busy schedules to answer these. :) Know more more about them and where to find them by checking out their online stores (just click on the links)--Carlainity and SEPA online

To end this post, is an amazing giveaway brought to you by the stores I featured. Gorgeous items to be given away to 2 lucky winners! Unfortunately, this giveaway is only open to local readers. (sorry international readers will do another giveaway soon for you promise)

Carlainity faux snake skin bag (it's roomy!) + SEPA bag charm

2 necklaces from SEPA

To join, just follow these simple steps:
1.) Must be a follower of my blog through Google or Bloglovin.
2.) Follow or add Carlainity and SEPA in facebook or multiply. 
3.) Leave a comment below with your name and email address. 

That's it! You have until September 20, 2010 to send your entries. Go join now! :)

30 comments :

  1. Thank you, that was extremely valuable and interesting...I will be back again to read more on this topic.

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  2. yey, another giveaway! :)

    1. already followed you thru GFC via Gessyl Enchanted

    2. added Carlainity in multiply

    3. added SEPA in FB

    Gessyl Daganzo
    caitlin dot wicca at gmail dot com

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  3. Hi, Done following you on your google blog (as maemichitose), been Carlainity's buddy on multiply since last year, and added SEPA Accessories cebu on FB (using my nhel_makin at yahoo dot com account)

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    Nhel Bacala
    mjquinamot at gmail dot com

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  4. Follow you via GFC and bloglovin!
    Mrunamistry at gmail dot com

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  5. Oh i love that bag!!
    I'm already your follower!
    Hope I could win this. :D

    eunice moral
    moraleunice@gmail.com

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  6. Hi! Already followed your blog via google and added SEPA on multiply and facebook and added Carlainity on multiply.

    -Shirley Mae Tabora
    sm_yboa at yahoo dot com

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  7. oh my! i love animal prints! and the necklaces are super cute!

    already a follower through GFC
    added Carlainity and SEPA in multiply (drei1019)

    Andrei Morada
    andreimorada@gmail.com

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  8. just followed you.
    added Carlainity and SEPA in multiply.

    Anna Cristina Francisco
    acmfrancisco@yahoo.com

    cheers!

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  9. i've always loved SEPA accessories..i've added them on FB na.

    have added carlainity in multiply.

    and of course, i'm your follower.

    ♥ polka dress GIVEAWAY this way! ♥

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  11. hihi i'm your follower already :) and followed sepa and carlainity :) super love the white necklace and fasyoon baG!:)

    AVA TE
    avesbabii@yahoo.com

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  12. Carlainity has great products! Hope I'm the lucky one!!!

    I'm a follower via google and have added them in FB!

    penny ilagan
    myearthlyjewels @ gmail DOT com

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  13. Eeep giveaways! *hearts*

    I've already added up Carlainity and SEPA in Multiply. And of course, I'm your follower. :)


    Roan Juliet Manguera
    roan07@gmail.com

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  14. 1.) Already a follower through google
    2.) Added Carlainity and SEPA in multiply.
    3.) jed - jedpequena@gmail.com

    ^_^

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  15. Wee hope my luck again!

    1) follower dear
    2) added them
    3) melai! melanie_entuna@yc mwuah!!!

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  16. I follow you!
    & I added them on Facebook!

    nyngaandthebear@gmail.com

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  17. Yey!! :) Your follower already!:)
    Added both in Multiply.
    anagon.gonzales@yahoo.com :)
    Thank you pax! ;)

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  18. Love your new bag and accessories!You have a great blog:)

    xx

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  19. Hi! I'm already a follower. I added both to my multiply account.

    Joanna Morden
    joanna_morden@yahoo.com

    Super Femme

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  20. 1. Im a follower through google
    2. added and liked Carlainity and SEPA in facebook and multiply
    3. hope to win!!

    Min Viloria
    r_mviloria@yahoo.com

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  21. Hi!

    Great giveaway! :)

    I'm your follower..:) Followed SEPA via FB..:)

    Mickey Grafane
    mickeygrafane@gmail.com

    Love,
    Mickey

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  22. giveaway!!! :) i love the bag!

    hi! i'm a follower through google, and have carlainity as a contact in multiply and am a follower of sepa accessories in fb as anne gan:)

    tea_green24(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  23. hi aiza! followed you through google and added Carlainity and sepa on facebook :D

    chloe bejar
    chloe.bejar@gmail.com

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  24. Hey, following you via Google and have been a business contact of Sepa and Carlainity for a long time now.

    They really do have gorgeous stuff.:)

    Nikki
    castillo.nicole@yahoo.com

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  25. I'd love to have the bag charm :)

    I'm your google follower and I added both stores on multiply (smarla.multiply.com)

    Name: Smarla Angtuaco
    Email: smarla.angtuaco@gmail.com

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  26. wow!another fab giveaway.love those accessories.
    i'm a follower na,pax!
    already added sepa in fb and Carlainity in multiply.
    jing - jinelynayuban@gmail.com

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  27. Efril Lagman
    efril.lagman@yahoo.com

    I hope I win this giveaway! Love every item!!! :-)

    P.S. I followed every step. ;-)

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  28. Hi Aisa, Cheers to this awesome giveaway! :)

    1. Of course, I'm already a follower thru GFC :)
    2. Added Carlainity and SEPA in Multiply
    3. Please enter me in this giveaway, thanks much! ~Dianne :) Email: dianneregina(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)ph

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  29. *i'm a follower of your blog thru bloglovin
    *Added Carlainity and SEPA in Multiply
    thanks!
    marinelle bautista
    kisses23_em@yahoo.com

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  30. I love all that pieces <3
    My e-mail is gabry_nice@hotmail.it
    My name facebook is Gabriella Cirillo. xxx

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