A&D's Holiday Guide: Chicify Your OOTD!

It's the third week of November na! I haven't started my Christmas shopping yet, although I have my list already. Just need to get my ass moving and start shopping na. For the past two Christmases, I've been trying to avoid the mall as much as possible and do all my shopping online and buy local brands and so far friends and family loved what they received!

Good news for fellow online shoppers like me. Chicify, which started in 2011, has re-hatched with a fresh new look, new brands and their own exclusive collection! 

Fun Fact: Fashion maven Tin Dychiao is the chief curator while Jackie Go modeled for Chicify and make up was by Eliza Ypon! What a fab team for a fab shopping site! And they're all SoMoms! Wuhoo!

Here's what's on my cart (which I've yet to checkout heehee! BOS, where's my shopping money?):

Anthill Panyo Kapa Php2,399

 Chicify Piped Dress Php1,699

Chicify Ruffle Blouse (which also comes in white and pink) Php1,399

Chicify Santorini Tunic (which also comes in white) Php1,499

12Twelve Maternity Tie My Hem Dress Php1,250

This is a maternity dress but can work for before and after pregnancy or for not pregnant ladies! Love the simple with a twist design!

House of Heirloom Erin Bag Php799

Perfect everyday bag!

FEED Bag 10 Php1,200

 Gold Dot Phoebe Mandals Php1,450

 Cole Vintage Treviso Espradilles Php799

Tangle Teezer Salon Elite Php950

 House of Heirloom Pendant Necklace Php595

Magpie's Nest Statement Necklace Php3,300

I shopped at Chicify for my sisters's gifts two Christmases ago and now it's back and loving the new collection! Don't you? Make sure to check every week for new arrivals plus they have special deals on Baggu and a free pouch when you spend a minimum of Php5,000!

Shop at Chicify today and follow and like them:

Facebook: Chicify

Instagram: @chicify

Twitter: @chicify

Pinterest: Chicify Store

On Buying Spare Parts for My Avent Isis Duo

Due date is just around the corner!

It's been weeks now since I've been contemplating whether to buy spare parts for my Isis Duo here or in the US. I've already bought the valves and duckbills at Amazon but I still need the petal massager and Isis handle and cover so I can return the one my officemate lent me (mag 2 years na sa akin yon!) and at the same time, buy new parts for her too.

I initially checked Philips USA parts and accessories shop website to check out the prices so I can compare with the distributor's price here.

Here's the list of the things I need, plus the price, and shipping fee. Converted to peso, it will be around Php3,000 without shipping to Manila yet.

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Then I called LJS (local distributor of Philips Avent) to compare prices.
Isis Petal Massager - Php300/pc
Plastic Isis Handle - Php500
Isis Pump Cover - Php300
Tubing for Isis Duo - more or less Php1,200 (though out of stock)

When I computed, it would be roughly around Php2,700. Almost the same lang and I can get it at their office without having to wait for it.

Now, I need to go schedule leave and go to their office on a weekday (because they're not open on Saturdays).

Conclusion? Buy spare parts here in Manila for your Avent breast pumps! But their retail prices for bottles, breast pumps, etc are way way higher! So buy those in SG (during baby fair or expo) or buy in the US.