Store openings not only make me hella BROKE, but tired as well because of the long standing around waiting for the fashion show to start, and then the crazy queues at the dressing rooms & cash registers when we finally do get to shop. Not to mention getting pushed & shoved around by the shop-mad crowd. But.. what’s a mom to do when her kids’ happiness lies on attending the dang thing! ;P And how often does one get invited to a fashion show, or know someone with clout to actually get an invite?? (Again, thank you my dear Judith!!) So.. Go! Go! Go! ;))

Cute KABOOM shirt by Topshop. The rest she just mixed & matched on her own from various stores. My fashionista girl! <3

Clothes by Bershka. My fashionista baby! <3

Cuties! <3 I was forcing my babyson to wear a suit (just the coat) over his jeans & white polo & black leather shoes but HINDI NYA FEEL! 😛 Ayaw daw nyang matawag na metrosexual hahaha. Gusto barako ang dating. Ok fine! Whatever! ;))

The (not-so-complete) gang. Thank you so much talaga Judith for being able to get us THIS MANY invites!!! <3

Syempre, nag-effort din ang mga mudra! Pagbigyan na! ;P

The chow..

Si KOYA! 😉

Complementary Cupcakes by Sonja for guests.

and Krispy Kreme truffles.

The girls shopped in Topshop & Bershka for outfits.. to go SHOPPING in Forever 21. Sounds crazy, right? But it pulled off coz guess what! My very own princess got hand-picked by Forever 21 Philippines’ brand manager herself, JANE KINGSU CHENG, as one of THREE winners for the MATRIX fashionista award, for being stylishly clad head (literally -coz Matrix is a hair salon, lels) to toe! One proud & deliriously happy momma right here! m/

My princess with the equally stylish Brand Manager of Forever 21 Philippines, Ms. JANE KINGSU CHENG. Hand-picked. Woohoo!!! m/

From left to right: Ms. Jane Kingsu-Cheng, a Matrix representative, the 2 other Matrix winners, MY KABOOM PRINCESS, and the host.

What she got. 2.5k worth of Matrix products.

The seats were filled to the max, so we had to remain standing throughout the show. This is what happens when you are “fashionably late” ate! Coz you didn’t want to be the first. Ayan tuloy! 😛 #varicoseveins

Syempre tume-trending ako & nakiki-fashion blogger! Spotted: Lissa Kahayon, Patricia Prieto, and David Guison. I’m sure you know who they are hehe!

The giveaways! 🙂 Notebook, passport case, luggage tag, and a bracelet with a mini credit card plastic charm.

It was shopping time after the fashion show. Forever 21 at SM Aura occupies 2 floors! Naloka talaga my girls haha!

Spotted again, Forever 21 Brand Ambassadors David Guison & Lissa Kahayon. Yes, pinaninindigan ko na ang pagiging blogger hehehe! Picture lang ng picture! 😛

Also spotted: Alyanna Martinez, stylist to the stars.

I mean, who could resist these prices, right? Unfortunately, walang kasya sa akin, lels! 😛

Shop using your BDO Forever 21 mastercard & avail of 3 months 0% installment, plus this cool USB for every 3k purchase.

Finally finished shopping at around 10 pm. The mommies were all tired & hungry, but the kids were happy with their “productive” day. That’s all that matters! 😉

Up next. Dinner at Aracama.