Coleen Speaks: pop district bazaar

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Scallops on my Blazer

Do you ever remember the scallop trend? Where there were scalloped shorts, dresses and tops. This is one of the few things that I found at Pop District Bazaar: a scalloped blazer. Wore this outfit to run some errands with the beau on a Saturday.

Paired with my blue pleated top which by the way, I got them at Blogger's United in Manila, last December (Filling in the gaps: I went there for work. Just for a week and all I can say is the traffic is CRAZYYYY! I was able to go to Tagaytay as well and saw the breathtaking view of Taal Lake. Sighs. It was very dreamy. ).

Can you guess which Blogger I got this top from? Vern and Verniece! I got a lot from their booth! Ive been a reader and a follower ever since. They had individual blogs back then. I love and envy their relationship as sisters. I also love that even though they look like theyre one package, they still have their individual style and personality. I love Verniece's love for pink, tulle, pearls and furrrr (slight) and everything girly! Bonus points for her figure skating! I love Vern's style also, chic and edgy.

Very much thankful for that Manila trip!

To end my OOTD, I opted to wear shorts because I have a rule for myself to wear NON work clothes when I dont have work. So I can take a break from wearing business attires. Sometimes, midi skirts can be tiring too! Hahaha! Took out my oxford shoes for a spin as well. Fun Fact: Ive always wanted some oxfords but I didnt like the fact that they look very masculine. So this is the perfect pair for me. It has lace insets which brings out the girly girl in me!

Scalloped Blazer- Pop District Bazaar

Top- Bloggers United (VernVerniece)

Shorts- Squash Clothing

Oxfords- Sheos Manila

Photos by Phil Evardo

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Pop District Bazaar

Ever since I started blogging in 2011,( It was still Wordpress back then) I have always expressed my love for bazaars. Im not so sure why but it feels very festive to me. Maybe its the fact that people who go there are in a shopping kind of mood - and it just gets to you. It makes me happy. It reminds me of Christmas. Wow, do I sound like a shopaholic? HAHAHA

I mean yeah, there are downsides to it. Like it can get really crowded and since there are just TOO MANY shops to choose from, it gets really confusing. I didnt even know where to go first, what to get, how I'll be able to bring all my shopping bags home... there's too much a girl could only think about.

But the upside to it is you definitely get to fin a LOT of things - knick knacks, trinkets, clothes, and some really cute stuff that you dont usually find in the malls. Most bazaars too are composed of food stallswhich works for me and my post-shopping HANGRY state haha

Pop District Bazaar is one huge Bazaar. It is usually held at Oakridge Pavilion in Cebu. The venue itself is 1200sqm and they occupy almost 3/4 of it if I am not mistaken. Did I already say it was really huge?! Not sure how much number of stalls can be found inside but a rough estimate would be 60? And not to mention there are stalls located outside of the Pavilion which consists of FOOD. Speaking of Food, Bagnet Republic (Republiq?) is the bomb!

This was Pop District Bazaar's first anniversary, which they started in Cebu last September; although they also had one during the summer. I just wish they'll have another one this December (fingers crossed!!).

Here are some of the stalls in the bazaar that really caught my attention . Some are just grandiose with their displays. They just looked so darn pretty! Dont you agree?

Made sure I was in my comfiest shoes AKA sneakers (Filling in the gaps: I am a sneakerhead convert, so far I have two, a glittery Keds and this classic all white converse. Planning to add two or three more before the year ends! HAHA). I got 4 items in the bazaar. Damage? 820 pesos! That already consists of a really cute light peach blazer and a Scalloped Cut blazer in peach still, just a bit darker. By the way both blazers are super light weight and really breathable, perfect for that tropical Philippine weather. Also, I got a choker and 2 pairs of bib for my baby brother!