Not a Cheapskate
Sure I’m a bargain hunter, but my taste sure ain’t cheap. Especially when it comes to Mia’s clothes. So when shopping opportunities present themselves, I never fail to get a good find for my little fashionista. 
Fab Find #1: A Mini Maxi Dress.
Pardon the irony, but yep, they do make maxi dresses for toddlers. Probably from excess cloth of women’s maxi dresses. Hehe. This one I got from the Jatujak Weekend Market in Bangkok (heaven I tell you, if not for the heat) for only 90 Baht. That’s about Php120.
Aside from looking nice on Mia, I like it because it fits snugly around her chest (most of her tube tops slip down because she’s sooo skinny), and the loose and light material lets her move freely. And did I mention Mia likes it so much when she’s complimented when she wears a dress? That’s the start of a kikay girl right there.
Fab Find #2: 5 for the Price of 1
Ok, that’s an exaggeration. But have you seen the price tags on designer babies’ apparel? Crazy. It makes me think sometimes if those are spun with gold. 2 shorts and 3 leggings all for Php645 on sale at Babyland at Robinsons Galleria. That’s about Php100+ apiece.
Pwede na, no? 
Toys ‘R Us are also on sale at the ground floor of Robinsons Galleria fountain area. I didn’t get to join in the rummage fun, but I think discounts are uo to 70% off. And oh, the Bratz dolls are at 50% off.
Anyway, I’m going back there tomorrow so that’s it for now!
October 4th, 2008 at 9:45 am
ow em gee! ang cute-cute ng dress ni mia! parang maliit na dalaga.
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iris reply on October 4, 2008:
hehe inggit nga ako eh.
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October 6th, 2008 at 3:15 am
ang mga damit ng little kengkays sempre designer, kasi second hand gifts ng kapitbahay, hahaha- yung damit ni mia, meron akong ganyang dress, sa bangkok ko din binili, hahaha. at tama ka, sayang lang kung bilhan ang kids ng mamahalin dahil ilang buwan lang nila isusuot ano. be praktikal.
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iris reply on October 6, 2008:
yun ang pinakamadaling way to score designer… manahin!
shemps ate keng, dapat practical na tayo these days.
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October 7th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
ayyyy i like!!!!! ganda ng mini maxi dress ni mia. ehehehe nku si Oz din eh as early as now he chooses his shoes na!!! ghad.
by the way -I have a tag for you HERE its super fun!
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iris reply on October 7, 2008:
are the kids these days more fashionista or what?
grabbed the tag already!
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October 7th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
i like the dress! parang dalaga na si little mia. ako walang alam sa fashion, kawawa naman si A. ha ha
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iris reply on October 7, 2008:
ayos lang yun. babies and their cuteness allow them to wear anything and still look cute!
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October 15th, 2008 at 2:54 am
Love that dress! It looks really cute on Mia.
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iris reply on October 17, 2008:
haha thanks. galing pumili ng mommy
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October 17th, 2008 at 11:37 am
wow, you’r girl’s a budding fashionista indeed
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iris reply on October 17, 2008:
dahil sa nanay
thanks for dropping by caryn!
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