Fashion Tips For Rainy Season

Rainy season is definitely here as we experienced a full week of heavy rains last week!  With the crazy and extreme unpredictable weather, I am not only armed with umbrella and jacket inside my car but I also bring in with me extra footwear!

But again, rainy season footwear doesn't have to be boring especially nowadays when we are spoiled with so many brands and styles to choose from.

Let's start with the brand Ipanema which I got to own way earlier than other brands in the market!  I think my first pair is still alive and kicking and it has been around 8-years old!

Ipanema Glam

Php1,095.00

Comes in 6 different colors, there's Black, Silver and Gold and you can go for subdued sweet glam with Rose Pink, Lilac and Metallic Green.

AMW Reports: Ipanema Opens Shop in Rustan's Makati

Ipanema, I have 3 pairs of Ipanema sandals for the longest time and they're still alive and kicking until this very moment!  That proves how durable their footwear are!

The last Ipanema event I attended was year 2010 (has it been that long?) Feel free to read my report HERE and so far, I haven't seen or heard much about the brand until recently.  They are finally opening a shop in Rustan's Makati!  Yay!  And to make this post even better, I have finally seen collection perfect for the "fashionistas".

According to Managing Director of ELRO Corporation Mr. Patxi Elizalde: "At Ipanema, our footwear is designed to complement your daily ensemble 0 they look good and functional whether you're walking on the beach or the city."

I agree!

Check out their newest collection and here's my ultimate crush!

Charme Glam Fem 

Php1,295.00

My second crush, the Sidewalk Fem

around Php2,000

AMW Reports: Ipanema Colorful Sea Collection Launch

 

It was a fun affair last week when Ipanema launches the Colorful Sea Collection endorsed by none other than the Brazilian goddess and world's most successful model, Gisele Bundchen! 

 

The collection talks not only about hip design, high quality and chic style but Ipanema's model, Gisele Bundchen is a devoted environmentalist who actively adheres to her role as UN ambassador by using each GB collection to raise funds and awareness for specific eco-causes.  The 2010 "Colorful Sea" collection supports the preservation of Brazil's turtle population as well as the welfare of our own local marine life.  Now that's beauty IN AND OUT!

The event was held at White Space, a lovely place for events to be held.  Cute Ipanema sandals for all ages were showcased as people got busy checking out the new collection.  I met and chatted with a couple of bloggers as the nice waiters serve hors d'oeuvres and drinks on the side.

We were then guided to the function room and was greeted with wonderful table setting.  Jelly fishes couldn't be any cuter!  Look closely on the photos and you can see gorgeous Ipanema sandals as decors!

Via Mare Restaurant served the food for the night and there are desserts  to fill in the tummy!  I can't forget their blueberry cheesecake!  Up until this very moment!

The event started with welcoming address from the lovely emcee Anne Joy Asis or DJ Anne of wave 89.1 (thanks reader Rhea for her name), I can't help but stare at her Ipanema Thong Fem in Ivory White.  Matches her peachy pink dress which made her look relaxed and free!

A welcome address from the Managing Director of ELRO (Exclusive Distributor of Ipanema, Grendha and Rider) Mr. Francisco "Patxi" Elizalde.

Talks about our local environmental issues was done by the Vice Chairman, President/CEO of WWF - Philippines Mr. Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan.  Water conversation was stressed and we were all taught to start doing something to save our environment.  Everything starts from our own and we should do something real quick to save our natural resources!

The lovely dance troupe with a fabulous, breathe-taking dance number from The Ballet Philippines. I enjoyed the dance number and enjoyed starting at their Ipanema sandals as they change the it base on the theme!  I may not a ballet dance expert, but one thing I know for sure... it is VERY difficult and challenging to do a complicated dance steps on sandals!  So bravo to the Ballet Philippines! 

It was great seeing familiar faces and new faces in this Bloggers' Event

I'm holding the Thong Fem in Ivory White as Shen said it's my personality and she thought of me when she saw it! :)

This was my first GB Ipanema sandals bought to me by my then boyfriend, now hubby, Keith !  I've used this so many times for the past 2 years.  I guess its time for it to relax...you can tell by the photo that it still looks new and the print didn't fade!

Now that I own the The Colorful Sea "Thong Fem" in Beige Gold, I will definitely alternate this on "relaxing" days, which I personally believe was made to exude pure class and grace, adding an extra touch of tropic sophistication to my wardrobe!  According to Ipanema, it's perfect for casual strolls or romantic evenings.  For me, it'll be perfect for those long walks with the dogs, and of course, shopping!

But man! I can't help but long for Ipanema GB CS Thong Special Edition Fem in Grey Silver!  It's made with real Swarovski!  The bling is definitely in!!!

Do you own an Ipanema sandals? I did! And it lasts me a long time!  I have weak legs and feet so comfort is definitely number one for me, I am glad companies are coming up with more fashionable and comfortable sandals for people like me!

Keep smilin' 

Stay Happy!

I'm Loyal to: Ipamena and Skechers!

Note: As a continuation to my sandals post, here's another post about sandals. If I may, I would add my new Sanuk sandals in here...but if we're talking about more than a year of usage, read on!

If you want to go back and read about my Sanuk Sandals post (again, which I really love) Smile and click here

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I have always been open to try on different brands for both cosmetics and skincare. I am also that way on everything I use. I won't stop trying something new unless I've found the "one". On the side note, good thing I found the best in my then boyfriend that I don't need to change him and he's now my hubby! hahaha

Sandals, shoes, I find so difficult to be loyal to. As they wear and tear, and they get out of fashion, and they just HURT at times! There are 2 sandals though, that I found myself always wearing (against the fact that I love changing earrings, watches depending on what clothes I wear). Here are my 2 favorites that I honestly wore more than 3x a week and it's been with me for more than a year now and they are surprisingly still my ultimate favorite!


1. Ipanema Gisele Bundchen Sandals (approx Php 1,700)

The first time I saw this, I fell in love with the design. When I tried this, I'm SOLD! At that time, I was preparing for my wedding and I'm on for saving up, I never would spend more than Php1,000 for a sandals. But I just can't keep my mind off this sandals and I bought it on spot! At that time, there were like 2 kinds of designs available (one with sling and one without) So it wasn't hard to choose at all. Unlike NOW, they came up with a whole lot of designs!

This has been with me for a year plus now, the comfort level is still the same, the design didn't disappear, it actually looked like I bought it yesterday! I love this!!! I MAY buy other designs, but I still can't stop using this!!!! And the flower design? No need to re-glue it, never disappeared and it stayed put through rain and shine!

2. Skechers (approx Php2,500 then)

Most comfortable sandals doesn't have the height, as for me, any shoes or sandals you add height on, I would say its so uncomfortable! This one is different!!!! It adds height, it's so fashionable and its comfortable!!!! I love it!!! The only downside with this ...ONLY...is that you have wash this every now and then as it easily gets dirty :) But overall???? So in love with this!!!! I believe they have more designs now!

Your askmewhats,
Nikki