Showing posts with label Places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Places. Show all posts

November 27, 2012

Not Just An Action Word: Part 2 (The P500 Shopping Challenge)

If you haven't read the first part of my feature on Verb, then click here.

I visited Verb with my friend Dianne (the same day that I took these photos) and fulfilled a self-imposed challenge of buying a full set of wardrobe (which means top, bottom, and those bling-bling) within a Php500 budget.

Will I get dressed in P500.00?  Let's find out.

First, I searched the racks for shorts (on the second floor) to find a plain-colored shirt, a wardrobe staple which I, unfortunately,  do not own.  They are available, however, those on display are not of my size so I have to ask one of the attendants if they have one my size.  Good thing they did!

Scrutinizing the shorts I found.  I know I'm bad at candid shots.
It looks fake. LOL
Dianne looking at the different dresses displayed
Next, I scoured the men's shirt section for a shirt.  I would have wanted to buy a graphic shirt since I don't own one.  I own more plain-colored shirts.  The printed ones do not have screaming colors so I wish to give my wardrobe a breath of fresh air.  However, that day, instead of buying a graphic shirt, I suddenly, and almost instantaneously, had a penchant over Verb's statement shirts. 

I was drawn to two statement shirts. As I took hold of the shirts and fitted it in the fitting room (to assure that the shirts won't look odd on me), I became more obsessed with the thought of owning them since the statements are attention grabbing and the fabric spells comfort.

The pouty lips says it all. I love these shirts.
And since the shirts are priced buy-one, take-one, so I was able to grab them both.

Bottoms, down.  Tops, down.  Up next, the accessories.

I'm more of the accessory lover. I love those that are charming and can be worn on a daily basis.  I really admire the ones that could come with the words classic and sophisticated.  I also adore the that gives a kick of attitude, especially the rock vibe (coz we are rockstars!).

Dianne looking at the accessories
The accessory shopping was the hard part since I was torn between dog tags, a black tough dude bracelet, and a brown leather bracelet in a classic vintage prototype.  I have been dying to buy dog tags for so long now but the bracelets won.  The question is which among the two did I choose?

After an hour or more of shopping and picture taking, I brought my stuffs to the counter to pay my purchases. And the verdict with on the challenge?  I WON! I was able to buy a gray-colored shorts, two statement shirts, and the black bracelet within the P500 budget.  Much more, I still received change.

The items I bought.
I already worn the items I bought many times already and the comfort remains the same.

Definitely, I'll be shopping at Verb again.

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November 2, 2012

Not Just an Action Word: Part 1

Verb.  To define it in its simplest essence, it is an action word.  However, in Bohol, the word Verb got a different definition, or better yet, a stronger representation of the meaning Webster has given it.

Verb is the newest fashion hub in Bohol.  Located at the Upper Ground Level of Bohol Quality Mall, right in front of the Dunkin' Donuts stall and beside HBC and BQ Pharmacy, Verb is home to many stylish and very fashion-forward eye-candies.  And the greatest deal Verb offers, items come in very budget-friendly prices.

A view of Verb's entrance
Verb came out as the fruit of a planned expansion of Cebu retail stores Voonga and Hansam, which, just like Verb, offer fashionable yet affordable finds.  The venture found its way to the shores of Bohol when the owners found it to be livelier compared to other prospect locales.

As a fashion store, Verb aims to keep their target market  --- students --- abreast with latest fashion trends.  The selected target market is also the reason behind Verb's affordability.  In order to gain patronage from students whose purchasing power depend on their allowance, they have to have their clothes come in budget-friendly prices.

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