Solo’s His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Winners | Call to Join

They are here! The winning tees of Solo's His and Hers Graphic Tee Design Contest are out! It was no surprise when the recently held His & Hers Graphic Tee Design competition last November themed Musika received over creative 200 entries.

Solo is psyched to present the 5 winning entries and its creators!

Eargasm by Gino Jardinico

featuring earphones dancing to good music

Gitarista by Randy Pagatpatan

equally interesting guitar graphic

Musikang Pinoy by Jennieca Paulene Dayrit

taking us to the early meaningful years of pinoy music
 

Rock My World, Hear My Heartbeat by John Theli Bien

all about a man and a woman’s music diversity design

Music Love and Astronauts by Vincent Mark Baquiran

a vivid illustration of astronaut lovers keeping in touch through music

Inspired? You can be Solo's next His and Hers Graphic Tee Design Contest winner!

The challenge is to submit 2 designs for a His version & a Hers version of graphic tee design with the theme Pinoy Prints and Patterns! Get the chance to win cash prize, gift certificates, and bragging rights as winning designs will be produced by Solo as part of its Holiday Collection 2014. 

Submission of entries is from May 1 to June 15, 2014! So what are you waiting for? Turn those ideas into an actual wearable tees by being one of the 3 winners of the next His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Competition!

Learn more about His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Competition mechanics and rules at www.solo.com.ph. Like Solo Online on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @MySoloOnline. Do shop online, it's easy and reliable - plus, the current winning tees are available, too!

Love,

Helen

Solo Summer 2014 Collection | Online Model Contest Winners

Summer is slowly kicking in! Are you ready?

Solo's Summer Collection 2014 is here to complete your summer essentials and set your summer vibes high! This collection is composed of wide-range swimwear pieces, boasting a variety of looks for Him and Her such as tribal prints, floral patterns, retro feels, and solid colors strategically placed on bandeau, bikini tops, and high-waisted bottoms creating fun statement. Tick your checklist complete with flattering cover ups and stylish eyewear for ladies and gents to complement the hot season!

The hot collection features this year’s Solo Online Model Contest Grand Winners, Renee Soraya Hassani and John Edward Custodio who stood out among almost a hundred hopefuls! The pair got to do a photo shoot directed and photographed by hot fashion photographer Doc Marlon.

Renee, 22, recently finished Interior Design at Philippine School of Interior Design. She's now part of their family business and wants to pursue modeling.

John Edward, 21, is set to fulfill his dreams of being an actor by venturing to a strong stepping stone which is modeling.

When asked about the experience, both quipped that they learned a lot from Doc Marlon and were very inspired to improve their craft and be the face of Solo to the youth. “I want to contribute among the wide varieties of beauty our world has come to define today,” Renee said.

No matter how challenging the path to their dreams is, these two still showed genuine interest and willingness to learn from the best and leave a mark to today’s generation along with the brand that fits their street-smart and quirky personality; these two are epitomes of a Solo lady and gent ready to take over the summer sun, sand, and the world.

Conquer the hot season in tribal or floral prints from this year’s one-stop summer shop! Too busy? Shop online, it’s easy and reliable!

For more information, please log on to solo.com.ph. Like Solo Online on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @MySoloOnline.

Love,

Helen

"Just Because It's On Sale" Haul + News from The Body Shop

It's already November, but malls are still on SALE! This is extra helpful for us if we're planning to go Christmas gift shopping early on to avoid the hassle and crowd come December.

Haul: Solo & The Body Shop

Yet again, I bought some stuff just because they're on sale! This seems to be an incurable sickness of mine.

Solo 90's Time Machine Graphic Tee

I rarely wear t-shirts to work, even on casual Fridays. My colleagues were surprised when I wore this to work, and I was even more surprised when they told me that this looked nice on me. I'm usually not into shirts, unless it's plain or the print is as cute as this one! My sister liked this too and plans to borrow this from me. Thankfully, we have the same body size.

Solo Shorts (P795.00 -> P199.00)

I dropped by Solo in SM North EDSA The Block to get my gift from the brand, but as I was waiting for them to process some papers, I spotted a pair of shorts at 75% off! It fit me perfectly, so I bought it immediately.

 

The Body Shop Blueberry Shower Gel (P395.00 -> P237.00)

I also dropped by The Body Shop to repurchase a bottle of shower gel since mine's about to run out. I was able to get this bottle of Blueberry Shower Gel at 40% off! I believe this is limited edition, along with scents such as Raspberry, Papaya, and Passion Fruit. The Body Shop's pre-holiday sale is until November 6, 2013. I was able to have my LYB card renewed for another 1 year for FREE, and I also got their latest Christmas catalog! :D

The reason why I keep supporting The Body Shop is because that have ethical values in which I believe in. I am admittedly no animal lover, but after I did a research paper way back on my college days regarding animal testing in the cosmetics industry, it made me realize that I didn't want animals hurt or injured for the price of beauty.

An example of what happens during animal testing is that the head of the rabbits and/or white mice are held by steel contraptions, and lab formulas (if ever, our future cosmetic products) are dropped into their eyes to see if the product would cause irritations. Usually, chemicals cause some of these animals to go blind. They also try to escape because of the pain, so they strain their necks, which end up breaking their bones. As for skin creams, the fur of the animals are shaved, and the samples are applied topically on their bare skin. Adverse reactions usually include burning of the skin and other irritations.

The Body Shop International has already achieved the target of 1 million signatures for a global ban on animal testing for cosmetics purposes. The Body Shop was proud to accomplish an EU ban on animal testing in cosmetics in March 2013, and with everyone's support we will call on all governments globally to ban animal testing for cosmetic purposes.
 

Cruelty Free International, supported by The Body Shop, calls for a global ban on animal testing for cosmetic purposes. A petition with over one million signatures, resulting from a two year global campaign, was delivered to ASEAN to further encourage their efforts to ban animal testing in cosmetics in the region. 

At a dedicated event during Jakarta Fashion week, hundreds of supporters joined The Body Shop for a presentation to Cruelty Free International in support of their work with ASEAN and Member Governments.

An EU ban on animal tested cosmetics was widely celebrated in March 2013, however over 80% of the world still allows animals to be used in cruel experiments for cosmetic products and their ingredients. In ASEAN there are no regulations or laws banning animal testing of cosmetic products and ingredients or the importing of those tested elsewhere.

Cruelty Free International’s CEO, Michelle Thew, said: “With the fantastic support of The Body Shop we have been able to carry out our largest global campaign to call for a ban on animal testing for cosmetic purposes. A million voices have spoken and we are more determined than ever.” Jessie Macneil-Brown, Global Campaigns Manager for The Body Shop International said: “For over 20 years The Body Shop has proved that beauty can be cruelty free. One million signatures demonstrate the unwavering passion from our customers as we keep fighting for this cause.”

Cruelty Free International and The Body Shop will be delivering the pledges to 14 governments and regulatory bodies throughout the world.

Are you also against animal testing? Let's all support this worthy cause by showing our support for brands that are cruelty-free!

Love,

Helen

Must Join! Solo’s His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Competition Year 2

Get your creative juices flowing again with another round of SOLO His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Competition!

Following the success of last year’s contest, Solo definitely spotted a lot of talent in today’s growing generation of graphic artists with the numerous wonderful entries that poured in.

Emerging as the official grand winners of last year’s contest with their fun and very relatable graphic presentation of the theme Dekada 90’s, here are the 3 winning His and Hers designs:

90’s Romance by Michelle Santos

90’s Time Machine by Juan Paulo Manalo

90’s Mixed Up by Raymundo Perez

Their designs, modeled by Solo Online Model Search 2012 winners Derek Espinosa and Ganiel Krishnan, are already in stores this September! Grab one of these winning tees for a trip down memory lane to Dekada 90's!

So do you think you also have what it takes to become the next set of His and Hers Graphic Tee design winners for 2014? Test your skills and find out! All you have to do is download the t-shirt template at solo.com.ph and create a His & Hers design featuring the theme Musika. Then, you must log on to Facebook and upload your entry at Solo’s Facebook page under the His & Hers Graphic Tee Contest Tab/App together with the online application form. That’s it! Sounds easy, right? Just make sure you focus on the following criteria: 30% creativity, 30% originality, 20% theme relevance and 20% for online votes. Doing so will help you gain a better chance of winning! Remember, submission of entries will begin on October 1 until November 15, 2013. Voting period is until November 30, 2013.

It gets bigger because 5 grand winners will be chosen this time! Each will receive cash and Solo gift certificates. Best of all, their designs will become part of Solo’s summer collection in 2014! So are you ready to join? Show everyone your design talent and have fun in the process with Solo’s His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Contest Year 2!

For more information, please log on to solo.com.ph or like their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MySoloOnline. You may also follow Solo on Twitter and Instagram @MySoloOnline.

Love,

Helen

A Gift from Solo: Kikomachine Komix Vol.9

Finally, I am so glad to have my weekends back! No more OT and studying (for now).

Just recently, I received a gift from Solo which kept me company during my chill weekend.

Kikomachine Komix Vol.9

Signed by Manix Abrera! Coolness! :D

I could read this all day long. If you're looking for a witty, funny, entertaining read, grab a copy of Kikomachine Komix Vol.9 in National Book Store for only P150.00!

For more of Kikomachine by Manix Abrera, check out Solo's newest Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia collection, available in all Solo stores nationwide!

Love,

Helen

Solo’s Online Model Search 2013 Featuring Kikomachine

Solo’s back with another exciting collection for its 4th year of Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia! This time Manix Abrera has joined the wave of well-acclaimed cartoon artists we pay homage to for Solo’s upcoming comic based collection.

Following the success of the first three highly praised collections comes Manix’s Kikomachine, a hilarious comic depicting an average Pinoy’s everyday lifestyle and experiences, featuring a bunch of nameless University kids as main characters.

The collection consists of men and women’s casual wear composing of tees, collared tops and shorts, all decked with graphic images of humorously drawn characters and eccentric comic strip scenes from Kikomachine.

 

 

It won’t matter if you’re already an avid reader of Kikomachine or if you’re just starting to get familiar with it because the collection’s prints are eye-catching and fun, definitely something that everyone can enjoy! Wear them anywhere for that casual, upbeat look and put that Pinoy humor in fashion.

Get set for another whimsical and trendy fashion break as Manix Abrera’s Kikomachine collection is set to hit Solo stores this August!

Ever dream of becoming a model, but too shy and intimidated to go through all those go-see's? This is your chance! Solo invites you to its SOLO ONLINE MODEL SEARCH 2013.

Now on its 5th year, Solo's  much-anticipated modeling competition starts on August 15, 2013. Contestants, male or female, should submit photo entries of themselves modeling one (1) item from Solo’s Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia Series featuring Manix Abrera’s Kikomachine while adhering to the theme: Street Life. Photo entries must also include at least one of the design elements found in the design pack which contestants can download at solo.com.ph. Contestants must then log on to Facebook and upload their entries, all of which will be screened by our moderators, through the Solo Online Model Search App/Tab. Entries can be submitted until October 15, 2013, but voting of all approved entries will last until October 27, 2013. The contest is open to Filipino citizens at least 16 years old. Contestants below 18 years old must submit a parental consent form before joining which they can send via e-mail. Remember to focus on creativity, photo layout and styling!

After the contest period, 20 finalists (Top 10 males and Top 10 females) will be chosen and invited for an interview. Solo is on the hunt for one male and one female with the most photogenic appeal and the best personality fit for representing the brand. The two grand winners will each get cash prizes, gift certificates, and bragging rights as they see their images in all Solo stores nationwide! Their partner photographers/graphic artists will be receiving cash prizes as well. Model grand winners will also get the privilege to do two photoshoots for Solo’s 2014 campaigns with one of the best photographers in the business, Doc Marlon.

So do you think you have what it takes to be the next face of Solo? Let your inner model shine and join the Online Model Search 2013! For complete mechanics, please log on to solo.com.ph or like Solo Online on Facebook. You may also follow Solo on Twitter and Instagram @MySoloOnline.

Love,

Helen

Mid-Year Sale: Ensembles | Freeway | Solo

The much-awaited MIDYEAR SALE of Freeway, Ensembles, and Solo has just started!

Get up to 50-70% off starting June 14. I'll make sure to drop by tomorrow to see if I can get great deals for my office dresses and casual wear. You should too! ;)

Love,

Helen

Summer Sale: Ensembles | Freeway | Solo [March 15-31, 2013]

I'm excited to go to the mall again this weekend, because a lot of my favorite clothing brands are on SALE! Now's the perfect time to stock up on your summer essentials and more.

Get up to 50-70% off on selected items from Freeway, Ensembles, and Solo this March 15-31, 2013. Get items from as low as P99.00 to P599.00 during this super summer sale! Happy shopping!

Love,

Helen

Solo Summer 2013 Collection

Summer is officially here again! We're all in for a fun and fashionable summer as Solo releases its latest collection, modeled by Derek Espinosa and Ganiel Krishnan, the two grand winners of Solo’s Online Model Search Competition 2012.

 Let's all get to know more about Solo’s new brand ambassadors!

Apart from modeling, Derek, who stands at 6'2, is also a business management student who loves to play sports like basketball, swimming, and running. Derek said what makes him a good model is because of his kind heart and versatile personality. He dreams of becoming a successful businessman in the future.

Ganiel is an outgoing half-Indian, half-Filipina beauty is also talented in the field of music and acting. She's currently studying mass communications at Far Eastern University, and she wants to pursue an acting career in the future.

 

Solo's Summer 2013 Collection consists of bikinis, tops, and shorts. The collection boasts a fun and bright theme, befitting the vibe of what summer is all about.

This season, Solo incorporates popular trends to its collection such as stripes, color blocking, and Aztec prints.

For colors, it’s a blend of warm hues such as orange, red and yellow mixed with cool hues such as blue and green.

The summer collection is already out in Solo stores nationwide! Make sure to check it out and have a fashionable, fun-tastic summer!

For more information, visit www.solo.com.ph. Connect with Solo thru Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram @MySoloOnline. Watch out for the next Solo Online Model Search this coming August!

Love,

Helen

Year End Sale: Ensembles | Freeway | Solo

Our fave clothing brands Freeway, Solo, and Ensembles will be having a year end sale starting December 17, 2012 - just in time for those last-minute Christmas shopping!

 

Get up to 30%-50% off on selected regular items. Make sure to mark your calendars and visit these stores on your next mall trip. Happy shopping!

Love,
Helen

Pre-Holiday Sale: Ensembles | Freeway | Solo

When it comes to Christmas shopping, the earlier the better! I'm not a fan of crowded malls and long checkout queues - things can get really crazy for last minute shoppers. One tip: Do it early, and do it smart!

Shop early with the PRE-HOLIDAY SALE of your fave brands Freeway, Ensembles and Solo! Be it for yourself or for your loved ones, you'll definitely find great deals with markdowns up to 70%OFF! Sale starts tomorrow September 27.

I'll make sure to put Ensembles, Freeway, and Solo in my "must visit" list when I head to the mall this weekend. You should too! Happy shopping! ;)

Love,

Helen

Pupung Goes Solo

It's nostalgia attack this coming September, as Solo brings us their newest installment on their yearly Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia Series. This year, Solo proudly features Tonton Young's Pupung.

Most, if not all, may be familiar with Pupung. This iconic comic strip is close to the heart of the Filipinos, mainly because it features similar lifestyle of the typical Pinoy. From Pupung's family's lugawan, to the fascination with basketball, as well as current business trends - Pupung delivers all this and more with winning punchlines and humor. This iconic family-oriented comic strip still appears in Manila Bulletin, never failing to make Filipinos laugh everyday.

Pupung and all your favorite characters like Mommy, Daddy, Lolo Dom, Day, Jordan, Lelong and Larry Bird will be immortalized in a pop collection! This collection comes with His & Hers graphic tees, varsity jackets, polo shirts, woven tops and dresses, men’s long sleeves and shorts, and adorable accessories such as necklaces, toilety pouches, and coffee ceramic cups with covers. The Pupung collection will be available in Solo stores starting September,  which makes it perfect for early Christmas shopping!

Here are some of the items from the collection. Take your pick and go get some for your family and friends, too!

Varsity Jacket (Men - P1,695, Ladies - P1,595)

His and Hers All Over Print Tee (P695)

His and Hers All Over Print Tee (P545)

His and Hers Graphic Tee (P595)

His and Hers Graphic Tee (P645)

His and Hers Graphic Tee (P595.00)

His and Hers Graphic Tee (P645)

Fuschia Ladies Oversized Graphic Tee (P745)

Leggings with Print (P745.00)

Coffee Mug (P495)

Desk Clock (P695)

Necklace (P495)

Pouches

In true Solo fashion, this collection will be simultaneously launched with the 4th Solo Online Model Search! Starting September, the search is on for the newest faces of Solo for their Spring 2013 campaign. Visit www.solo.com.ph for contest details.

Aspiring models can enter the Solo Online Model Seatch via Facebook or website. Take your favorite piece from the Pupung collection, stike a pose, and submit your creative photo entry together with a complete entry form. Contest and voting period starts September 1, 2012 and ends on November 30, 2012. The grand winners will receive cash prizes and gift certificates from Solo. They'll also have a fabulous photoshoot wherein their photos will be featured in all Solo stores in 2013.

Also, check out this behind the scenes video of the Pupung shoot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNvVp1TmbR0

My pics from this collection would be the his graphic tees and the sabon-sipilyo-tsinelas pouches. What's yours? :)

Love,
Helen