Photodiary: H&M Gateway Mall Opening

Here's something that definitely made my year! The fashion gods just gave us earthlings an early Christmas present and it's wrapped in that glorious, red, 3-character signage. I'm happy to announce that H&M Gateway Mall, Araneta Center is now officially open! Hallelujah! :) Here are photos from the launch which happened last November 12...

H&M Spring/Summer 2015 Preview + New Stores!

After my early morning editorial shoot last Friday, I met up with mah gf Ana at the H&M office for the exclusive sneak peek of their spring/summer 2015 collection! Was greeted inside the showroom by Eunice, Alexei, Nicole & Tricia of Brides PR, as well as my loves Nikki Verzo and Dan Mejia of H&M Philippines. It turned out to be a fun afternoon filled with champagne, fancy snacks, blogger loves and beautiful clothes! The new collection is inspired by laid back dressing bordering to chic sleepwear. Lots of pieces that are super lightweight, perfect for layering in the summer! Here are photos... :)

 Lightweight robe like jacket that you can wear over a tanktop and shorts! So cute.

 Luxe sports + animal prints

 i want this shirt!

 Lots of prints & silhouettes

 My favorite RJ Roque and my favorite pieces from the collection, that shirt & the "batik" shorts!

 RJ & my loves Nikki Verzo (who's wearing their new collection, so fab!)

 Robes & sequins

 slouchy, sleepwear.

 jeans

 for the boys

the next big trend? MULES!

fabulous snakeskin booties

 i want the sweater too

 love this rack! Black & white for summer. 

 

I am excited for their new collection, but I am more excited for their 2 new stores that are opening this month!!! They are opening their 4th store, SM North on December 12 & their 5th store, Robinson's Place Manila on December 17, 2014.  

Apart from a full range of of apparel and accessories for women men, teenagers and children, as well as Sport, Mama, and H&M Home, the stores in SM North EDSA and Robinson’s Place Manila will carry H&M+. At over 3,000 square meters, the stores will showcase the same expansive, crisp and bright interiors, providing the best shopping experience for every fashion-conscious customer in the northern and eastern parts of Metro Manila.

Those shopping on the opening day will experience exclusive opening deals: the 20 most stylish customers in line selected by a top fashion magazine editor will receive 2,500 Php each under the promo #HMLOVESPH, the first 100 customers will receive umbrellas, and for the first 300 customers a tote bag each. Exciting holiday deals up to 50% off on selected items also await.

SM North EDSA and Robinson’s Place Manila will open 11am-12mn on opening day, and resume operating hours from 10am-10pm onwards.

Get ready to shop your hearts out soon:) See ya there!:)

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H&M Philippines' First Store Launch + VIP Shopping Party

OMG, I am so pissed because the original blog post I created disappeared after saving it! Huhuhu. Can't remember the exact words I wrote but I'll try. :( Anyway, I'm sure you all know about the phenomenon that was the H&M opening in Manila! Sooo wild & crazy.  It has been highly anticipated by everyone, including me, so imagine the level of excitement when it finally opened its doors to the public which happened last October 17 at the SM Megamall, Mega Fashion Hall. It's all over the news and our newsfeed how people camped out the night before the opening just to get first dibs and to maybe get the coveted GCs for the first 200 customers. There was an exclusive VIP shopping party 2 days before it opened and I was there! I was still super sick that day but pinilit ko talaga to attend! Kaloka. Told myself I wouldn't miss it talaga. Nothing medicine couldn't temporarily fix. Told myself I would restrain myself from shopping but I still went home with some clothing pieces I just couldn't tear my hands away from. I was not able to take photos because I was busy trying not to faint or die, so I'll borrow muna from my clingies loves. Here are photos!

photos from Sarah, Tracy & Ana :)

 3 floors of fashion goodness!!! 

Ribbon cutting (photo from Inquirer)

Hosted by Tim Yap

Here are photos from inside the store! So many great & affordable finds. Love the interiors too!

Budget friendly pants for just P899

 Been looking for this beaded, multicolored tunic/dress since I saw it in H&M's showroom! Too bad didn't see it there. Will go back to check if it's still available! Fingers crossed. 

 Accessories from P150 to P1k+ 

 Accessories & bags galore! The "Coven"-ish hats are just P899. Available in other colors too!

Must have these white lace oxfords & silver sneakers!

Boots

So niiiice

 Lingerie section

No matter what your style is, H&M got you covered. They've got everything for everyone. The prices are also surprisingly budget friendly! It's at par or even cheaper than H&M Hongkong. ;)

 Amazing buy now, decide later policy. 

 It was fun catching up & shopping with blogger loves! Missed you guys!

 Love you clingies!

 Long time no see Mark!!! Namiss kita!

 Clingies with my bessy Jear:)

Always nice seeing Tricia's beautiful face! 

 My hauls...

 20% off everything that day, More reason to shop. Haha. Blazer's P1490, Sweaters P800-P1k, Shorts P800. Box with accs is from H&M loot bag:)

Congratulations again to H&M for the very successful & monumental launch! Special shout-out to the hardworking Nikki Verzo & Dan Mejia :) See you both soon!:)

But wait, there's more! Mark your calendars! AlexendarWangxH&M is coming to Manila on Nov. 6, 8am, Megamall. Get ready for the fashion rumble of the year! You're welcome.

For updates, follow H&M's official accounts:

http://www.hm.com/ph/

https://www.facebook.com/hm

https://twitter.com/hmphilippines

IG: @hm