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Time to be BAROfied!

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BARO for Stylista is back and it’s better than ever!  With a little shimmer and shine, BARO takes summer to another level.

Named after the sun gods, BARO’s dose of metallic and intricate fabrication takes summer wear to an all new level of glam.

I’m very proud of my friends rallying to launch this amazing new line.  So everyone, here are the gods. :)

Head on over to BARO‘s page and start shopping now!  Summer has never looked this good.

For Inquiries or Orders:
Email: jackie.dionisio@gmail.com
Twitter: iamjackied
Call or Text: 0917-5225438

Model: Ron Dimagmaliw
Hair & Make-up: Czarina Salazar
Styling by: Margaux Salazar
Accessorized by: Vaughn Mañosca & Che Gopez of Trinkets MNL
Photographer: Arvin Blanco
Designed by: Jackie Dionisio

I love earrings!

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I was just browsing at Forever21 Makati the other day and I noticed that the accessories station was at 30% off.  I couldn’t resist.  It took me about an hour to pick out my goods.

I really went crazy for it.  Hahahaha.  I couldn’t resist it.  Most items were just around P305!  I know!!!

This necklace immediately caught my attention.  I just love that it’s so simple and so chic at the same time.  Accented with a gold plate, this would easily fit in any plain dull corporate wardrobe.

I’ve been dying to get wings for accessories.  I think I gravitated to this one more than the rest.  When I got home and tried it on (you’re no longer allowed to try on earrings in the store for hygienic purposes), it makes a little fluttering noise.  I loooooove this piece.  My head is now thinking of ways to wear this to work.

I got these two because they’re just catchy.  Not to mention, cheap.  My niece and nephews would be very entertained with these.

This is just so chic!  I love this to pieces.  The first time I saw it, I just grabbed it!  Very dagger like, yes? :)

It’s almost odd to not get a “sulit” pack from Forever21.  Hahahaha.  I love this ensemble because of the choices you have.  You can mix and match it with your clothes or your mood, if not both.

This young lady’s pair is just too adorable for words.  This would be the perfect accessory to my next date with You-Know-Who.  :)  As if there’s any other.

So yeah.  That’s 7 accessories and my total bill is roughly P1,200.  I think it’s money well spent. :)

JCPenney Shirt is an epic fail

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JC Penney has discontinued the sale of this merchandise.  Their official statement reads:

J.C. Penney is committed to being America’s destination for great style and great value for the whole family. We agree that the ‘Too pretty’ t-shirt does not deliver an appropriate message, and we have immediately discontinued its sale.  Our merchandise is intended to appeal to a broad customer base, not to offend them. We would like to apologize to our customers and are taking action to ensure that we continue to uphold the integrity of our merchandise that they have come to expect.

I am quite infuriated with this bland statement, so I’ve decided to just enumerate the reasons why.

  1. We agree that the ‘Too pretty’ t-shirt does not deliver an appropriate message… – If you agree, like ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY agree that is does not deliver an appropriate message, why was this approved in the first place?  Why did it pass design and conceptualization?  Production?  Quality check?  I bet it’s made of fantastic material, but the content?  Really?!  COME ON.
  2. Our merchandise is intended to appeal to a broad customer base, not to offend them. – So your broad customer base still includes young women thinking that they cannot do as well in academics as young men can?  Your broad customer base still includes girls aged 7 to 16 years old who have the mindset that women cannot be both pretty and smart?  Your broad customer base still includes young women that does not see the likes of Natalie Portman, Julia Stiles, Rashida Jones, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jodie Foster as iconic women who are stunningly beautiful and from Ivy League schools?
  3. We would like to apologize to our customers and are taking action to ensure that we continue to uphold the integrity of our merchandise that they have come to expect.  – I think by now what consumers have come to expect, especially after the Barbie fail in 1994, is the fact that the playing field is even for men and women.  The consumers have come to expect that purchased clothing is to boost their self-esteem, reaffirm their self-worth and NOT question their ability and their potential.

This is so disappointing.  And frustrating.

And I seriously hope they do something about the purchases of this item of clothing.  My nieces Myah, Madison and Lily are all in New Jersey and I’d be stumped if one day they saw someone wear that ugly piece of crap.  I do not want anything that will make them think that they are less capable and that the boys can just do all the work.

Why you should shop at BARO for stylista

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Some might say this is one bold move at friendship, but putting that factor aside, I have to admit that Jackie Dionisio, owner and designer of BARO for stylista, has a pretty good head on her shoulders in coming up with pieces for her clothing line.

BARO is practical.  That I can immediately say.  Jackie designed pieces that are versatile and simple.  It’s so easy to style actually, that almost anything can be matched with it.  But let’s stick to her summer finds for now.  Like these kaftan coverups!

Plains, Prints, Dots, Checks

These kaftan pieces range from P850 to P950.  Who wouldn’t want to look good before and after they hit the pool?  :)

I believe one of the main things that make BARO for stylista sell is that fact that Jackie herself wears her own creations.  She once told me that she wants to make things that she would wear.  And it’s practical.  It would be easy to market, easy to model, and it won’t be a compromise in style.  Because Jackie is hardly an unstylish lady.

Jackie is wearing Cassandra. :)

BARO for stylista’s early best seller is Malka, the wide leg pants.  Made of flowy fabric, this can easily pass as a beach cover up or for a casual date, and if you’re like me, even wear it to work (photo of which is yet to be posted).  They come in so many colors but the best seller is the mustard.  In fact, it’s already sold out!  These pants are only P700.  For those interested in the mustard Malka, just send a message in BARO’s page.

Jackie is wearing Malka in mustard.

Malka comes in Purple, Red, Gray, Pink, Teal, White and Navy Blue

And you know my love for sheer tops?  Well, it’s very much shared with this little lady they call Nikki Valdez.

Sheer tops are also available in red, black, blue, white and yellow.

So go and visit BARO for stylista’s home page already!  Click the SHOP NOW button on the top right of this page or just click here.  You know you won’t have any regrets shopping here.  :)

Like them on Facebook too.  Oh and follow Jackie Dionision on Twitter for more details on where to shop for BARO!

It was a shopping weekend!

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Oh yes.  I just had to give in.  Not only did I go to the Super Sale Bazaar to get me some BARO (which I will give a much more detailed post), I also went with my mother on Saturday to get her first ever bathing suit.

No, I will not leave you with photos of my mom trying out her swimsuit.  Not only will that result to my immediate death, but also, I want to cherish the moment that my mom had with the dressing room mirror.  Hahahahaha. :)

Here are my shopping finds this weekend:

L-R CW: BARO for stylista, Pirouette, SM's NY Square, Unica Hija

This NY Square dress cost me P799.75.  And for those who are still ashamed to admit it, SM now has some semblance of a style.  I think since they started hosting Philippine Fashion Week, they have become more and more conscious of the clothes they make.  Not only are they trying to keep up with the trend, they’re also maintaining things at a very affordable price!  Now that’s fashion for every Filipino.

I fell in love with the neckline. Cannot wait to wear this skimpy number to work!

This is Unica Hija sheer polka dot top is only P399.75.  It’s freely sized, and it’s just divine!  They have this in black, brown florals, and light yellow florals.  I am planning to get them all.  BWAHAHAHAHA.

I am a sucker for dots and sheers.

And at the Super Sale Bazaar, which I visited right after work on Friday, I already knew I’m getting a BARO.  Got this piece for P600!  For a new clothing line, Jackie (BARO’s owner) is more than happy to slash a bit off her original prices.  That’s why you ALWAYS ALWAYS have to visit her in bazaars!

It's red and it's sheer. And of course, it's not allowed in the office. So most likely, I'm wearing it soon.

Pirouette had the loveliest finds!  There was this white and lace dress that I absolutely loved.  However, I am yet to lose the pounds in order to fit in it.  They were also selling some Forever21 overruns for only P400 (which I failed to fit in too).  Their seller, whom I forgot to get the name, showed me this lace accented top.  Quite conservative for my taste but it’s so cute.  And such a sweetheart!  Perfect for a movie date with Dylan.  Only for P480.

See! It's lacey at the right spot.

I know.  I spent so much!  I honestly believe I have shopped enough till the next week.  This means I have to clean out some space in my closet for these new things, particularly things that I have not worn in the past year.  Now, I just have to decide whom to give those things too.  But I think I already have a pretty good idea. :)

I do apologize for the quality of the photos.  I just took these photos with my phone and right now, I’m actually looking forward to owning a new camera.  Please help me in praying that I get it.

So there.  Shopping post.  Please do not follow my example, especially if it’s between paychecks.  Otherwise, like me, you will end up planning where to get 50 peso lunches in Makati for the rest of the week.  Hahahaha!

Here’s to a great week ahead!