I bought this pair of Blanche Peep-Toe Wedge. This is my first pair of wedge shoes. I got them for Php945.

On that note, I am cleaning up my closet. Well, just my shoes. I will be giving away the pairs of shoes that I never wore or barely used.

I’ll get this pair next time!

Today, I just received 2 perfect tees from Rainbow Scraps. I should have settled for a smaller size, though, but still, I like them tees. The fabric is cotton and a little stretchy. It feels comfortable to wear, too.

I am currently waiting for a new XOXO bag to arrive, plus a Doraemon pouch!

I bought myself a pair of red shoes for work yesterday. I got it at 70% off at Robinson’s Galleria. They had their 3-day weekend sale. I would have bought more, but my parents were in a hurry. I wish I can go back and got me that Aldo boots.

TwoZero is a store that sells unique clothes online. I really loved my first batch of orders from them, so when I saw their new arrivals, I ordered again!

What I love about TwoZero is that their pieces are limited, therefore, I won’t bump into someone who’s wearing the same clothes as I do. They also offer different payment methods. You can pay via bank deposit through BPI, remit your cash via Globe G-Cash, and best of all, they accept PayPal payments! Paying via PayPal makes shopping at TwoZero very convenient.

I have signed up for their mailing list. I want to be one of the first to see their new collection. I can’t wait for the next one!

My mom packaged hers in plastic containers, also bought from Chocolate Lovers. Look at the mini ladybug chocolate. It tastes delicious, too! Trust me, I ate the ladybug :P

You can visit their website and find more items, but it is best to actually go there because some of my mom’s loot, like the chocolate chips, is not there. I will be giving away chocolate eggs and chocolate marbles. Yum!

• Convenience: The reason why buyers buy online is the convenience it gives. Buyers can nit pick on your items, browse your stuff and inquire about it, until they’re convinced they want it. How do you promote convenience, anyway?
  • Organize: Make sure your album covers and album titles tell us what the album is about. Most of the time, buyers skip an album because they don’t like the album cover or they have no idea what is inside the album. Example: a picture of a sign that says, “SALE!” Okay, that is catchy, but, if I see, “BAGS on SALE!” Much better.
  • HOW MUCH? Put a price tag. It is sometimes a hassle to check an item without the price, message the seller and wait for days before he/she answers the message. Isn’t it a hassle to answer so many queries about the same thing? How much is this? Why does the price have to be a secret?
  • Payment Methods: While G-Cash and Bank Deposits are quite popular, sellers must have a PAYPAL option. Why? It is the most convenient and a secure payment method online. It is hassle free for the buyer and the seller, where buying from you is only clicks away!
  • Shipping: Always indicate when you ship out your items. Once an item has been shipped out, send a text message, instant message, and private message to the buyer with the tracking number and the estimated date of item arrival. Do not overprice your shipping fee.
• Courtesy: Yes, there are bogus buyers, but there are bogus sellers, too. But I won’t talk about the bogus sellers. Don’t scare someone away because they can’t pay you within 3 days, or can’t return your messages ASAP. How do we define a bogus buyer?
  • A bogus buyer, in my opinion, is someone who never paid an item that was already sent. Just because a buyer didn’t push through with the order, doesn’t mean she’s a bogus buyer. No need to proclaim to the world that someone’s bogus because she didn’t go through with the order. People can change their minds. That’s a fact.
  • Once a successful transaction has been made, both buyer and seller should give each other some kind of feedback, via guestbook, reviews (recommended), or blog about the seller/buyer (if possible).
  • Constant communication while an item is in the process of being shipped is a must. You don’t want to leave your buyer guessing when her item is coming, do you?
• Be Honest: Honesty will help you gain your customer’s trust. When a buyer inquires on your items, do not say anything inaccurate about the product or item. The fact that they are interested, means they may have done a little research about it. So be accurate!

I posted this at my Pinoy Online Sellers group.

I think I am going to be addicted. I am still browsing the latest DVD releases! I am hoping that there would be more items on sale for the following weeks, since it’s the holidays. *crossing my fingers*

Although I was happy to receive my planner, I am quite disappointed that it wasn’t wrapped carefully. It just came with a plastic sheet, and if you’ve noticed, there are some dents on the corner and at the back, too. There is also a visible line in the middle which shouldn’t be there.

*click thumbnails to enlarge photos*

Anyway, I will discuss the good parts of the Belle de Jour 2009 Planner. First, it came with a “Forget-Me-Not” Emergency Notepad, where you can write notes or something important that you shouldn’t forget while your on-the-go. I also got a Philosophy by Mikaela discount card. It offers the following:

• 5% discount on all services
• 10% discount on hair care therapy
• Earn points for credits and chance to get free cash vouchers
• Free haircut & hair therapy on cardholders birthday (too bad my birthday is on December!)

The salon is located at Penthouse Level, 832 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City.

Of course, when 2009 hits, you have to write your goals, which so often, doesn’t go as planned for me. I suck at planning goals. I just do things on a whim, sometimes. Sad, isn’t it?

I love that it has a “menstrual tracker”, because honestly, I don’t count. I just wait for the signs and I know it’s coming. This will come in handy since I’ve had experiences where I am not prepared and I am out of the house.

There are different articles for each month to empower ladies that provide beauty tips and life advices. It does come with a lifestyle directory, too. Why?

It came with discount coupons! Loads of them. Plus, the really cool illustrations for each month of the year 2009. The theme this year is the 60s.

I guess, I won’t be needing that Starbucks Planner, after all. :D

Update: They offered a replacement for the planner. Yay!

Anyway, she is having a really cool promo, SHOP and WIN. All you have to do is purchase anything from her online shop from September 9 to December 9, 2008 and get a chance to win a Suesh 5pcs Brush set. For every 500Php worth of purchase, you get 1 raffle entry. The winner will be announced on December 12, 2008.

Here’s another chance to purchase this 28-piece set Suesh Brushes at a lower price. This retails for 4,500Php, but if you use my discount code, you will enjoy the 5% off. Sweet, right? All you have to do is fill out the order form and under “Note” just type in “code: dredre”. Offer is good until November 30, 2008.

Since my last digital camera was stolen when our house was broken into, I missed taking photos. I haven’t updated my photo blog is a long while. I try to enjoy taking pictures with my phone camera, but it’s never the same. But tomorrow, it will be special. Not only am I getting the camera, but I will also take family photos because we are celebrating my grandmother’s birthday tomorrow. She will turn 93 years old on Monday, August 11. She will new photos since all was lost in the fire last year.

Expect more photos on this blog and my photo blog soon. I am really really excited. My mother wants a new family photo, too.

Here’s a few info about Canon Powershot G9.

Tech Specs:

• 3 inches LCD display
• 12.1 Megapixel, 1/1.7 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
• Compact digital still camera with built-in flash
• 6x Optical / 4x Digital / 24x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (W) – f/4.8 (T)
• ISO Sensitivity: 80 to 1600