When we asked Everywhere We Shoot to look for cute tops for under P500, we assumed that the selection would be limited. Gossamer-thin cotton tops from the tiangge, the kind that stretches beyond recognition after the first washing, seemed like the only options available to us thanks to our budget constraints.
Surprisingly, local brands and indie labels have benevolently priced their wares, making shopping a breeze. Find coveted gifts and wardrobe fillers aplenty.
Who knew going cheap could look so cute?
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Proud Race and Amen shirts are available at Backstage Store, 2/L Serendra, The Fort Global City; MakeLoveNotWar at 7496 Bagtikan St., San Antonio Village Makati, (cell phone 0917-5530450); Team Manila at 146 B Jupiter St., Bgy Bel Air, Makati, and Archaeology Section, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Makati (www.teammanilalifestyle.com); Sewthepopthestation.multiply.com (cell phone 0917-8920143); Bigtime Plankton Shirts at bigtimeplankton.multiply.com and also available at N.A.P.A Pablo, Cubao X, Rafa’s deli-café, Xavierville Loyola Heights, and Bookay-ukay, Maginhawa St., near Tomato Kick; Pier Lim shirts at Backstage, Fort (cell phone 0917-8138828) and Artwork, Bayo, Bench, C2 Collezione, Folded&Hung at Market, Market, The Fort Global City, Taguig.