Sample Room Haul: I got a Uniqlo AIRism shirt for free + OOTD

Time for another Sample Room haul! I don't think I'll ever get tired of doing Sample Room haul posts. I'm always excited to receive my package in the mail even if I know what's inside, since I'm the one who ordered the free sample(s) anyway! 😂

Yup, when you register as a Sample Room member, you automatically get 100 points to shop for free samples. You only need to pay for the shipping fee. 😉

Tita tip: To make the most out of your haul, make sure that the items you will get costs more than the shipping fee para sulit.

Today's haul is all about Uniqlo (LOVE IT!!!) plus some his and hers goodies from Belo Men and Ladouce. Sample Room was sweet enough to toss in mini Celeteque samples. (Thank you!)

I have to thank my lucky stars for being able to snag a coupon from the Uniqlo Women's AIRism Collection before the stocks ran out! I'm guessing they were all gone in minutes. Sample Room was giving away 4 types of AIRism innerwears: Camisole, Sleeveless Top, Seamless Sleeveless Top, and Seamless Short Sleeve T-Shirt. Each one costs P590 in store.

I chose the Uniqlo Women's AIRism Seamless Short Sleeve T-Shirt. It comes in black, white, and beige. If you check out my closet, you'd see loads of black clothes, so you can make a wild guess which color I picked. Hehe 😁

I love wearing black, but I don't like how it absorbs so much heat on a warm, sunny day. I commute to work everyday, and I'd like to stay and feel fresh. This Uniqlo AIRism seamless black shirt is the softest, most comfortable shirt I own. It's also the first and only black shirt that feels cool on my skin. AIRism for women utilizes Cupro fiber (regenerated cellulose fiber made from cotton) which enables the fabric to absorb and release moisture under clothing. (Uniqlo did it again! 😍) This one's actually an innerwear meant to be worn under clothes, but with the right underwear, you can wear this as a normal shirt. For this purpose, I highly recommend Uniqlo Beauty Light Multi Way Wireless Bra in the nude shade. It comes in a bandeau style, and it looks invisible under clothing. It's also my fave strapless bra at the moment. 👍

Also, if you may notice what I'm holding, it's my trusty Uniqlo Pocketable Parka so I'm protected from our weird Manila weather (AKA sunny in the morning and rainy in the evening). The parka is always inside my bag since I'm such a girl scout.

I remember raving about Uniqlo's bras a few months back, and I bought a onesie for my baby niece. Everyone, meet Dione Amara! She's now 1 month old, and lookie we have a Uniqlo baby!!! 😍 I'm definitely buying here more baby dresses soon. 💖

My haul is worth over P800, but I got these items for free and only paid P140 shipping fee for everything! Thank you for being awesome for matipid titas like me, Sample Room!😗

Grab free samples at SAMPLEROOM.PH, just pay for shipping! 💝

Love,

Helen

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How I got a Uniqlo Ladurée charm for free!

Cute and dainty stuff always excites me! If you love Uniqlo and macarons - specifically from Ladurée, you'll love this one! 😍

Nope, we're not talking about Uniqlo's UT collaboration with Les Secrets Ladurée, though the shirts for girls are so adorable and I was even tempted to get one in size 150 (AKA the biggest kids' size). Haha 😂

I went shopping with my dad and sisters yesterday at Uniqlo SM North EDSA, and while I was waiting in line at the cashier, I spotted this poster.

Get a free Ladurée lucky charm when you donate kids clothes

The Ladurée macaron charm comes in three colors: green, purple, and pink. They're all too cute! 😋 I know we have a lot of kids clothes at home waiting to be donated, so earlier this morning I went back and brought some to the store.

I donated used kids clothes and got a Uniqlo Ladurée charm! 😊

The lady who assisted me was very accommodating, but there was a slight confusion. The other staff said that they only accepted used Uniqlo Kids items, while Uniqlo Philippines announced on Facebook that they were accepting any kids clothes.

Just make sure they're gently worn, because the clothes will be distributed globally to refugees or locally to people in need.

Let's take a closer look at the Ladurée macaron charm! This charm is so special because of the story behind it.

The Ladurée charms were carefully made by refugee women from Afghanistan who were displaced and have managed to return home and rebuild their lives.

 

You can donate kids clothes and get a FREE Ladurée charm in the following Uniqlo stores: SM North EDSA, Mall of Asia, Estancia, and SM South Mall. 👍

Love,

Helen

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My Favorite Sample Room Haul: I got a Uniqlo Wireless Beauty Bra for Free!

During one fateful lunch break, I checked my social media accounts and chanced upon Sample Room's post sharing that they were giving away Uniqlo Wireless Beauty Bras for free. I initially thought that the points required were for VIP members only since it's such a premium sample, but I clicked the link anyway to see what's up, and I got the shock of my life when I saw that they were just giving it away for only 104 points. Everyone who signs up at sampleroom.ph automatically gets 100 points to start their sampling journey.

This one's my best Sample Room haul so far! Since I have been with Sample Room for a while, I was able to get the Uniqlo bra together with other items I actually liked. 🛍
 

Uniqlo Beauty Light Wireless Bra (worth P990!)

It was hard to pick one style from Uniqlo's 4 types of wireless bras as the samples were quickly decreasing by the minute (no kidding!), so I chose the Beauty Light Wireless Bra (which has the classic bra style). I'm so happy that I was able to grab one before the stocks ran out in just a few minutes! Sample Room gave away the bras in GC form which totally made sense because we still had to try it out in store for us to get the perfect fit.

Spoiler: I love Uniqlo in general since their items are well made and perfect for my tita style. HAHA! This "try before you buy" led to a series of purchases. 💝
 

While waiting for my GC to arrive, I already went to the nearest Uniqlo store to fit all the wireless bra styles to see what the buzz is all about. (Hala siya! Haha) All styles cost P990 each at regular price, which is just right considering its quality.

• Beauty Light - The one I picked! I like the shape of this one the most. It's classic and flattering, and you can't go wrong with it. I have small boobs, and I always thought I needed underwire + padding to survive.
• Beauty Light Multi-Way - I also want this one!!! I judged the cups since they looked really wide and I thought magkakahangin kasi sobra yung space (LOL), but it's also a perfect fit. How could this be possible?! Haha. I now have a go-to strapless bra in case my sticky bra from Miniso gives up. I liked that it has an anti-slip lining, so it stays put. I tried size XS and S for this one - guys, hindi na pala ako ganun ka-payat. It's still an S for me! 😂
• Beauty Soft - They weren't kidding when they said soft. This one has no hooks so it's really comfy. I don't love the shape/look though so it's a pass for me.
• Relax - Isa pa to, I like this one too. It's the comfiest, softest bra I've tried. It's a good everyday bra since the padding is removable and isn't as thick. (However, removing the thin padding won't make sense since your nipples will stick out. 😮) It feels light and cool because of the Airism fabric. It's perfect for those who wear bras at home (I don't), or when your boobs feel tender if you're just about to get your period. This one's comforting to have.

Beauty Light Size Chart

(since they have it in S, M, L, and XL)
 

Beauty Light (Nude)
 

Relax

(Look at all the colors! I like them all except neon yellow. Haha)
 

Finally I was able to pick my sample - a black Uniqlo Beauty Light Wireless Bra. I chose the color black since it's bound to still look nice even when it's not so new anymore.

Tip: I always hand wash my bras with care, never with a washing machine even if we have mesh bags at home. I don't like the pads to get crushed together with heavy laundry.

The Beauty Light Wireless Bra still has the shape of a wired bra, but it's made with supportive urethane resin. (I love you, Japanese technology!) The cups are soft to touch and they incorporated micro fibers for a smooth feel. The back is seamless - no back bulge here! I've bought expensive wired bras before and they left the center part of my chest red at the end of the day since the metal part digs on my sternum. (Ouch!) That will never happen with the Beauty Light Wireless Bra.
 

Beauty Light is seamless and it has a nice, smooth shape under clothing.

It's important for women to wear a comfy bra like Uniqlo Beauty Light Wireless Bra because we all deserve the confidence that good underwear brings. Many would say that it's okay to go for cheap undies, but most of them don't fit right. Even if no one can see, it's a secret confidence booster when you have it on. Your clothes look better on you, too. This makes you feel limitless since you can focus your mind and energy on other worthwhile things - your work, your passions - and not be conscious about your bra. Falling straps, painful underwire, ill-fitting cups, emphasized back fat will be a thing of the past if you invest in the right underwear.

Before I went home with my new Uniqlo Wireless Beauty Bra, I spotted this cute pink onesie that I've always wanted to get for my baby niece (Daphne's little sister COMING SOON!!! Daphne's 7 now and she puts makeup on me already. Haha). It's out of stock in SM North and Ayala Mall Cloverleaf and it's only on display on the hangers/mannequins. So happy to have spotted this in their Fisher Mall branch - on sale pa! 😍 I also got her a tiny pink dress with white tutu skirt (huhu so cute!) but at regular price. I had to get it since it was the last stock of the size I wanted.

And since I loved the Beauty Light Wireless Bra, I decided to clean up by undies act by tossing out my barely used, ill-fitting old bras to make way for these babies. Yes, I went back and shopped for more. I'm boring so I chose black (again) and nude, but they have other nice colors such as pink, navy blue, taupe, etc. I don't like white though since it will look dirty when its old. Now I have 3 Uniqlo Beauty Light Wireless Bras! That's the power of sampling! 🛒

When Uniqlo goes on sale, I'm getting the Beauty Light Multi-Way, too! 😜 That one can wait since I still have a working strapless bra. But for every day use, go for Beauty Light!

Now back to the rest of my Sample Room haul! Can you believe I got the bra, plus the Dentiste Toothpaste, and a Belo Baby cologne really for free? 👍 I only paid P110 shipping fee for everything. I've been telling my friends to join Sample Room! You should join, too!

I've always wanted to try Dentiste Toothpaste but I find it pricey. We always have a stash of toothpaste at home, so I always end up not buying it. LOL! The first night I used this, I woke up to like 50% less funky breath. This stuff is real. Plus, since it's herbal, I feel that it's more gentle on my gums. I sometimes have bleeding gums, but when I used Dentiste, it never happened again. That's something to consider for long-term use.
 

I love Belo Baby Cologne! I chose Cool Drizzle this time, and it took me back to my childhood with just one whiff. It reminds me of Angel's Breath cologne which I used as a kid. I didn't transfer mine to an atomizer anymore, but I love using this one to clean my hands (yup, it doubles as a hand sanitizer) and freshen up after commuting on a hot day.

I was in denial at first but Cool Drizzle smells better than Sweet Snuggle, which comes in a pink bottle (love!). I still love them both, though! (I got Sweet Snuggle from my last girly Sample Room haul).

Grab free samples at SAMPLEROOM.PH, just pay for shipping! 💝 

Love,

Helen
 

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Something New: Uniqlo Ultra Stretch Jeans

Rewriting conventional wisdom about jeans, UNIQLO’s Ultra Stretch Jeans (USJ) features a revolutionary fabric that combines incredible stretch with the ability to powerfully spring back in place and retain its shape.

 

The secret to the great fit is an innovative new fabric that offers 40% stretch and 90% shape retention. This means that not only do the UNIQLO Ultra Stretch Jeans offer an incredible amount of stretch, but they also feature an extraordinary spring back property. These qualities translate into jeans that offer lift and hold, keeping the buttocks and thighs neatly in place without leaving any sense of constrictiveness. Combined with a snug, wraparound fit to the hips, UNIQLO Ultra Stretch Jeans are unlike any jeans that have come before—a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

 

Offering an unprecedented level of comfort and an immaculate fit, Ultra Stretch Jeans are available in all UNIQLO stores in the Philippines (SM Mall of Asia, SM City North EDSA The Block, SM Aura Premier, SM City Pampanga, SM City Fairview, and Glorietta 5) at P1,990.00.

Love,

Helen

Uniqlo Announces the Winners of the “U-SHOP. U-WIN.” Facebook Promo

UNIQLO, Japan’s leading global fashion brand, announced the winners of its newest Facebook promo, “U-SHOP. U-WIN,” at the opening of SM Aura Premier, the SM mall chain’s newest and first mall at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

From left: Katsumi Kubota, Chief Operating Officer, Fast Retailing Philippines Inc.; Winners of iPhone 5, Michael Allen Celestial and Marlon So; Geraldine Sia, General Manager, Fast Retailing Philippines Inc.

UNIQLO’s “U-SHOP. U-WIN.” is a Facebook-based game application that allows the fans of Uniqlo Philippines to virtually purchase items from UNIQLO’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection found at the UNIQLO Spring/Summer page within the UNIQLO Web page and get more shopping points for them to buy more UNIQLO items. Shoppers can win instantly just by choosing their “lucky” cashier upon checking out after shopping. At the end of the promo period, major prizes were raffled off to all shoppers who played the game. Players who logged and played more during the promo period had more chances of winning the major prizes. The promo, which lasted for two weeks, featured several exciting prizes up for grabs for avid UNIQLO shoppers.

Here are the winners of the "U-SHOP. U-WIN." promo.

Winners of a Tablet Phone:

1. Harlene Echinique from Pasay City
2. Monica Salvacion from Quezon City
3. Philsen Padilla from Malate, Manila
4. Angela Lustre from Biñan, Laguna
5. Elmer Rayo from Taguig City
6. Mary Joy Puno

Winners of a Summer Getaway for 2:

1. Jaime Atienza, Jr. from Davao City
2. Jose Mari Jurado from Meycauayan, Bulacan
3. Recarlo Concepcion from Sampaloc, Manila

Winners of a Canon DSLR Camera:

1. Kristine Joy de Vera of Kaingin Road, Balintawak
2. Randy Sureta from Novaliches, Quezon City

Winners of a brand new iPhone 5:

1. Chrischelle Osicos from Makati City
2. Michael Allen Celestial from Sta. Rosa, Laguna
3. Marlon So from Quezon City
4. Roland Savellano from Quezon City

The awarding ceremony for UNIQLO’s “U-SHOP. U-WIN” Facebook app promo was preceded by the opening of UNIQLO’s 3rd store in the country. Like Uniqlo Philippines on Facebook so you don't miss out on their upcoming promotions!

Love,

Helen

Uniqlo x O'2nd: The Little Band Dress

This summer, Uniqlo is proud to announce their collaboration with O’2nd, a Korean Women's Brand, for their new collection of fun and funky summer dresses.

The collection features “The Little Band Dress” - an assortment of colorful belted dresses based on the multifaceted function of dressing with form combined with the color block, cut out, stripes, and floral print signature elements of O’2nd.

The latest tie up with O’2nd was driven by Yukihiro Katsuta of UNIQLO R&D, recognizing Korea as a fast and rising fashion hub in Asia, to the world. Through this collaboration, it’ll give an opportunity for everyone around the world to meet and experience O’2nd.

Currently, O’2nd products are available at department stores and select retail shops across 14 markets, including Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia, the UK, and the US. In the Philippines, the O’2nd summer dresses are composed of twelve items, all available only at UNIQLO SM Mall of Asia beginning from May 16, 2013 for between P990.00 to P1,990.00.

Love,

Helen

Deals & Steals at Uniqlo SM The Block + Haul

After the very successful opening of Uniqlo's first store in the Philippines last June at SM Mall of Asia, Uniqlo opened its second store last Friday, November 16, 2012, at SM City North EDSA The Block. Now, Northerners don't have to go far for their basic fashion fix.

There are many clothing stores that open in malls, but it's only with Uniqlo that I've witnessed people eagerly lining up early in the morning before the mall opens just to have first dibs of the stuff in store! And the queue lasts all day - it was around 9:00 PM yesterday and people were still lining up outside the store, all ready to shop. How the Filipinos receive and patronize Uniqlo is very remarkable!

What will welcome you as you enter Uniqlo in SM City North EDSA is their Fall/Winter 2012 Collection - very fitting for when we usher in the cooler weather for the latter part of the year. Uniqlo features their Heattech range of products, which keeps us warm without the need of layering.

A super nice find which I'm sure many people will love are Uniqlo's fleece jackets. They're thick, comfy, and warm. They come in a wide variety of prints and more colors than the rainbow. This one is my personal favorite - I'll show you why later!

Uniqlo also has stuff for those little fashionable kids - from basics like innerwear, to UTs, to Fall/Winter clothes.

Jeans and leggings in all colors are also yours to fit. They have short shorts, too! Too bad even their smallest size (22) is too loose for me. I would have loved to own a great pair of Uniqlo jeans.

Uniqlo's UT (or Graphic T-Shirts) for both men and women are on sale at just P590.00! The only UT design I get is from their Hello Kitty line, and I am so happy that they now have a Sanrio line!

I am so loving this loose Hello Kitty UT - it's the perfect thing to wear with short denim shorts!

Of course, I had to take snapshots of the fun moments I had with these fabulous bloggers!

Earth, Ruth, Krystle, Ria, and I

Rovie, Ruth, and I

I and Nika

I also had a wonderful opportunity to have a photo taken with Mr. Katsumi Kubota, the Chief Operating Officer of Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc. Thank you so much for bringing Uniqlo to the Philippines!

It's now checkout time! I approached the counter of Uniqlo and was greeted with smiles from their super friendly crew members. Every one of them was filled with energy, and those who assisted me while shopping gave great service and recommendations on which items to get.

Thank you AMPR & Uniqlo Philippines for the shopping spree!

(Special thanks to Richard for inviting me!)

Now I'll show you my top picks from Uniqlo:

Uniqlo Sanrio Graphic Raglan Short Sleeve T in White

P790.00 -> P590.00

It's Hello Kitty! What's not to love? I like that this version of UT is not in the typical t-shirt form. It's loose and comfy, and when paired with short shorts, makes for an effortlessly cute look. And because it's a UT, you can expect the fabric to be buttery-soft and comfy.

Uniqlo Light Cotton Scoop Neck Short Sleeve T in Blue

P590.00 -> P190.00

You can never have too many basic pieces in your closet! I was planning to get this one in black, as the fabric was quite thin, but then this sky blue shade looked more youthful, fresh, and airy. This is made of 100% cotton and feels very light, stretchy, and comfortable.

Uniqlo Fleece Reversible Long Sleeve Jacket in Red

P990.00 -> P790.00

Uniqlo's fleece jackets feel so good and warm on the skin! This one is reversible, so you can instantly come up with 2 looks - or even more. This is actually a hot pink shade, I don't know why the tag indicates that it's red. I was actually torn between a dark brown fleece jacket or this hot pink one, as the dark brown one is more wearable. But what the hell, it's not everyday that I get to see a gorgeous hot pink jacket as this! I wore this here and didn't want to return it back to the rack, so I had to have it! Now I wish that the weather would turn cold so I could wear this jacket already!

 

Make sure you drop by Uniqlo in SM City North EDSA, The Block soon! They do have an ongoing opening treat that I'm sure you will all love.

And when you do drop by, feel free to share your Uniqlo haul with me! Happy shopping!

Love,

Helen

PS. Join my giveaway and get a chance to win gift packs from Color Club and Zoya! Giveaway ends November 30, 2012.