Have you ever purchased cheap seats online that can guarantee you a nice spot on theatres, movies, tours, and concerts? I have. Those who have no time to go to ticket stations and do not want to fall in line hoping for a ticket even though there is no guarantee they can get one will surely benefit from this especially if you're from the US.
You can get Beacon Theater tickets, Metropolitan Opera House tickets at Lincoln Center for the Tony Bennett show, and even Boston Opera House tickets for The Nutcracker online and you also have the option to choose where you'll be seated. That is really convenient and there is no need to rush out to those places or make phone calls for ticket reservation hours before the shows start. NBA fans will also be able to buy NBA Preseason: New York Knicks vs. Toronta Raptors tickets at Madison Square Garden. Okay, even fans of Taylor Swift can buy tickets for different locations whether they are in Houston and in Jacksonville. Ain't that a swell?
These sites make life easier for fans who want to see different shows or for first-timers wherever they are. It is a convenient and hassle and fuss-free to get tickets in just one click.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Cheap and Sure Seats Online
Friday, September 9, 2011
Cole Haan is in Bluefly!
There was a time when I was on a bag phase - I keep buying bags almost twice a month even though I already have favorites. I can remember the huge grin on my face every time the delivery guy hands me my packages with a smile. Yes, I shop for bags online most of the time. I had an irregular work schedule back then, had to be on call so I barely had any time to go shopping in the mall. Online shopping sites were my best bet.
Anyway, one of my favorite bags which has been serving me well for 5 years now is a huge black hobo from Cole Haan. It was one of the purchases that did not make me sleep until I finally had it with me. It is very sturdy and has been through a lot with me - temper tantrums and throwing my bag on the floor, running really late for work and just throwing it on my desk - you get the drift. I didn't know how Cole Haan can be so pricey here so I sort of regret being kind of cruel to it but it's still in great condition even after enduring all those with me. I check out the physical store here in Manila and I saw that some of their shoes are really nice and looks sturdy as well, but I cannot bring myself to purchase them. I can be a cheapskate, you know.
Of course, I checked out online stores, one of which is Bluefly and I got really excited when they had Cole Haan shoes! They only have a few styles available but I could not believe the discounted prices! The style that caught my eye is very simple yet has a touch of comfort and femininity. Here it is!
Anyway, it is still kinda pricey but the discount alone is too much to resist - after all, it is Cole Haan. Now if only customs here won't make a living out of international orders, then it won't hurt to place an order for this.
How do you like Cole Haan products?
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Online Clothing Shopping
Have you ever tried shopping for clothes online? I have and I like checking out different online clothing stores. It saves me a lot of time by seeing a lot of different styles and brands without having to go from one store to another and walking around the mall until my feet hurt and end up buying nothing. Yes, it has already happened to me several times and it's not the greatest feeling in the world.
Shopping at my own convenience at any time of the day and at the comforts of my own home are the reasons why I like doing it online. There are a lot of online clothing stores around the world and the good thing is that most of them now ship internationally. And in these stores, you can find women's online clothing, children's online clothing, as well as for men. While it is a convenience to shop this way, it can be quite tricky to know if the piece will suit and fit you so it is very important that you know your size as well as your measurements. Good thing a lot of these stores have return policies.
Online shopping has its advantages as well as disadvantages. Sizing and how it looks on you are two risks that you take when you buy clothes online. But just imagine how you can score a unique piece that not everyone can wear at a party you're attending because what you got is a store exclusive. That, my friends, is one of the best things in clothes shopping on the internet.
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Dresses and Me
If you know me, you probably know that I am not the girly-girl type who wears really nice and fancy dresses. It's not that I don't like them in general but it's just that I don't sit properly as girls should. I want to be as comfortable as I am whenever I sit down and not worry too much about what I am wearing. I find it funny when I see a girl wearing a dress but is too conscious about it. That is definitely far from being comfortable.
When we had our high school prom, I seriously did not want to go because I didn't want to wear a dress but I eventually went. It was fun seeing my classmates wearing prom dresses as they look really pretty in them. See, I went to an all girls school and we seriously didn't act too lady-like so it was a surprise seeing each other looking prim and proper. Of course, after prom, my dress got stored in the closet.
After a couple of years, a friend celebrated her 18th birthday and since it was a formal event, we were all told to wear evening dresses. I went to the mall to hunt for a really nice piece. Although there were really a lot of gorgeous dresses right in front of me, I decided against buying one because I would only wear it for that occasion. I also remembered the dress I wore when I went to prom and luckily, it still fit me. Now that I am getting older, I realized that it is important for a girl to at least have one dress that she can wear on more formal events or whenever she feels like it, and I am now looking for that perfect piece.
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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Fashion and Scrubs
Who says people in the medical field cannot look fashionable? I vividly remember the time when I was a kid and I was mighty scared of doing hospital visits because everyone, aside from visitors and patients, was wearing white. And as a kid with wild imagination, that didn’t give me a very nice image of hospitals, and stories from nannies and movies did not help either. But things really do change as time goes by, and that includes white hospital uniforms and scrubs.
Just as any fashion style, scrubs eventually evolved overtime. From old boring white scrubs, there are now different prints, patterns, and colors that you can choose from for men, women, and kids. And there are also jackets and unique scrubs like scrub hats for women. Yes, a hat.
I have come across the website http://www.blueskyscrubs.com and I was amazed with how much variety there is that people can choose from when it comes to scrubs. There are also lab coats and shirts, and even accessories like bracelets and lanyards. And with so many nice scrubs to choose from, it would be close to impossible to not find anything that suits your needs while looking fashionable at the same time.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
On Bags and Fendi
Before I became a makeup addict, I was once addicted to bags. I remember having more than 30 bags in my closet, most of which were never used. I was kind of brand conscious but not the type who would spend thousands and thousands of money just for one single bag. But I do remember buying a Fendi purse back then and I remember it being sturdy even though I was not too good to it.
I think my love for bags is slowly coming back because I find myself looking for bags online more often than I look for makeup. I came across a website that sells a variety of Fendi items, from shoes and bags, to wallets and belts, and even hats for both men and women. The prices aren’t sky high too and they are actually discounted so it is definitely good news to all fashion enthusiasts out there who are looking for authentic products for less.
Of course, the Fendi handbags were calling my name and I saw a style or two, or probably even more, that made me say, “I want that!” but there are also other bags from other brands that also caught my eye. With all the nice bags on that site, it may be confusing to decide which one to get, but then again, a girl can never have too many purses, right?
Happy Friday, super awesome peeps! :P
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Thermal Clothing
Thermal clothing is made of fabric that has high quality material and is breathable, provides enough warmth, feels soft and comfortable on the skin; helps retain body heat, and most importantly, can withstand extreme weather conditions. Some of these are used on extreme winter sports and even on Mt. Everest expeditions so it’s safe to assume that these clothes are tough and won’t easily budge.
Even though they are meant to provide comfort and warmth, they do not have to look awkward and homey. Companies are now coming up with stylish thermal wear for both men and women. There are now a variety of styles such as vests, trousers, nightwear, pants, tops, and even footwear and slippers, each having different grades on the intensity of warmth they can provide. There are also fab and chic accessories such as hats, gloves, scarves, socks and supports (i.e. therapy gloves, waist therapy support, neck pillows, back supports, knee supports, etc.).
Thermal wear are available on stores and online so finding the perfect winter clothing for you is just a drive or a click away.
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