Thrift Shopping!

Days before our 6-month mark, we dragged ourselves to do some thrift shopping in where else but Divisoria!

Equipped with our kodigo of what to buy, we drove to UST. Oh yes yes we were really going to Divisoria. But D had a traumatic experience (im exaggerating!) parking in Isetann Recto. We parked there when we bought my DSLR in Hidalgo two years ago. Before we checked-out of the parking, D saw a sign posted in the walls. It says - 'Check you plates before you leave' Waaa so apparently, plates are usually stolen even in the mall's parking. So my scaredy-cat boyfriend decided it's either we park in UST or we commute. I chose the first one.

Oh well, It's like hitting two birds with one stone. Because D hasn't done  his assignment of checking out Gardini! So we parked our car in UST, ate some footlong and headed down to Gardini. Sadly, all their vests were black. No gray. aww. We can always have it tailor-made, they said. As for the prices, it seemed like Bonnie's prices are lower. So no! we were there for rentals. Or for First-use. But sadly again, Freddie said they do not tailor vests for rentals anymore. Disappointed!

inspired by LeoDavid Photography

So we rode a jeepney going to Recto, then rode another one to Divisoria. Very tiring if you ask me. Anyway, we reached Tabora first. I checked out Wellmanson there so I can buy some stuff. But I was disappointed that they only have few items in the store. Or maybe I was just expecting something big like that in Villalobos. We just checked a bunch of souvenirs in the bangketa and then headed to the next street which is our target - Ilaya Street. WOW! That was literally 'Di mahulugang karayom'. It seemed like people all over the country were there that same day! (TIP: Maybe it will be better to go there on weekdays. I assume there will be less people) So we looked for Divinemart. We checked out a bunch of other stores before we decided to see the ones recommended by my sisters in w@w. My bubble was bursted by some tinderas who obviously were irritated when people just ask prices. What the hell! Of course we want to get the lowest price possible. Anyway, I also saw boredom in D's eyes so I decided to buy already. I chose TMC Commercial. By far, that was the cheapest price and I liked the tindera Ate Meden! She reminded me so much of Mommy Dionisia. See for yourself:

Pacmom!

I guess I made the right choice with TMC. My research taught me these usual price range:

Chiffon - P60-P75 per yard

Silk - P50 per yard

Organza - P50 per yard

I bought it at the following prices:

US Chiffon - P46 per yard

Geena Silk - P20 per yard

Taffeta - P55 per yard

Soft Tulle - P55 per yard

Hard Eyelet Lace - P400 per yard

Soft Spanish Lace - P250 per yard

Printed Fabric - P50 per yard

Checkered Kulduroy - P70 per yard

Another LeoDavid Photography pose!

Not bad huh? I also discovered where the the stores buy their stocks. It's in Regentex! Next time I'll go directly.

After TMC, we decided to check the tela in the bangketa. For my fabric bouquet and the bowties! While walking, I heard my own stomach rumble. I can't believe it's past 12nn. I was a bit hesitant at first to stop shopping. If I were alone, I would have finish it all in one stop. Then grab a late-afternoon lunch. But I was with D. And judging from his face, we cannot delay it anymore. Surprisingly, there's a Jollibee in Ilaya St. Yey! After a quick lunch, we went back to shopping. I bought the remaining fabric in my list.

So back to the car mode. But first, we dropped by Wellmanson in Quaipo for my cord stuff. After maybe an hour of trying to decide which to buy again, we were again on a jeepney to UST. We stopped first for merienda at KFC inside the school. We did another Leo pose!

So there, we brought home these large bags. Tela for the bridal gown and female entourage - CHECK!

This is the very sick D the morning after. Allergic to crowded and dirty places ang peg! eww

Till next shopping! I'm sure I'll be back because I forgot a lot of things! hahaha. And men's suit fabric also!