You see that smile on my face? That’s the smile of a happy girl! Why? Because I just discovered a way to shop at one, my favorite online stores that don’t ship to the Philippines and two, those that do but I avoid to buy from because of my fear of getting taxed an insane amount of fees by customs when my orders arrive. Woohooooo! Any online shopper would know how big of a problem this is in our country. Sometimes, the fees you pay are even higher than the value of your purchases or even gifts sent to you by friends abroad. It’s a shame we can’t enjoy everything the World Wide Web offers because of this. But not to worry, as I’ve said, it’s time to rejoice fellow shopaholics! The answer is here! LOL! I’m sounding like a preacher! Forgive me, it seems my excitement has gotten the best of me.
Before I share with you the full details of this gift from God, let’s talk about my outfit first. I’m wearing a bright chemical lace top paired with this cute skirt with ruffle hem. I was feeling all too girly this day so I wanted to wear something dainty and sweet. The result kinda looks like a dress, doesn’t it? Normally, I like to tuck my top in whenever I’m wearing high-waist bottoms but because my lace top’s hem is too pretty, I wanted to show it off and not hide it under my skirt. I then borrowed (more like, stole) this ribbon waistband from my sister’s closet to cinch my waist and make the entire look come together.
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Among the items I’m wearing, which do you think did I get through this online shopping solution I’m talking about?
Is it my top, skirt, bag, accessories or shoes? Maybe the credits below can help you guess which one!
SM Accessories necklace | Topshop tube top
Céline bag | SM Accessories cuff
Choies lace top
Zara skirt
Valentino heels
So do you know which one it is? I’m sure you know it’s not my top since I’ve always shopped at Choies even before I discovered this online shopping solution. It’s not my skirt because we have local branches of Zara here. And as for my bag, you’ve seen this plenty of times before on my blog. So what else is left? MY SHOES!!! I’ve been searching high and low for this color of the Valentino rockstud heels! The only way I could get my hands on them was by shopping online. And you know when it comes to luxury goods like these, you can expect paying taxes that are at least 10-digits. But because of USA2Everywhere, I was able to get these from Bergdorf Goodman (plus my order of customized luggage tags from Zazzle.com) shipped over to my Manila residence and I only got charged a total of $36.55 for both shipping and taxes!!! That’s not even 2000 Pesos! If I had these items shipped to me the normal way, I would probably have to pay at least 15,000 Pesos! Thank God for USA2Everywhere! Now, I can shop at all my favorite online stores that ship to the States! Asos, you’re next!
So how does USA2Everywhere work? USA2Everywhere has a warehouse based in the States where you can have all your online orders shipped. Before anything can be shipped to you, you have to register at their website first. Registration is free. Once USA2Everywhere receives your package, you will then be notified that your parcel is now in their warehouse. To help you save even more, you can choose to have your items repackaged to lower the dimensional weight of your items which USA2Everywhere uses to compute your shipping fee. You can also choose to have your parcel shipped to you or at their local warehouse in Timog Avenue, Quezon City for pick-up. Rest assured, you can track your parcel every step of the way. USA2Everwhere ships every Thursday to the Philippines by air. All packages received by 1:00 pm on Thursday afternoons are included in the shipment, unless you choose to use their Hold Service option (which can save you money if you have multiple orders/packages so that you can ship them altogether) or your package could not be fully processed due to missing information. Packages are then delivered within Metro Manila the following week. For deliveries outside of Metro Manila, there’s an additional 1-2 days of delivery time. Customers who choose to pick up their packages will be notified via email as soon as their packages are available for pick up.
USA2Everywhere also offers other services aside from shipping your orders to you. If you don’t have a credit card or for some reason, can’t purchase orders online, you can deposit money to USA2Everywhere’s bank account and they can purchase your item for you. If you encounter any problems or have any inquiries at all, USA2Everywhere’s customer service agents are super friendly and efficient so you can contact them easily. They reply pretty fast too with agents and contact numbers based both here and abroad. I actually met a few of them and the owners as well. All I can say is this, they definitely understand us shopaholics! LOL! They’re here to make our lives easier and save our wallets from unnecessary fees. But then again, because of them, my wallet may suffer quite a bit too because of all this shopping!
If you want to know more about USA2Everywhere, visit www.usa2everywhere.com.
Hello Ms. Camille! I would like to ask if those are true to size? I am usually 6.5-7 and I have a wide forefoot. Should I take 1/2 size up or 1/2 down? Any advice please?
It’s the same size for me so true to size. :) If you’re really iffy about it, better get half size bigger than down :)
What a deal! Those Valentino’s in nude, worth it! Gorgeous! And yes, your 2-piece looks like a dress. Nicely styled Camille!
THanks Donna!
I really love your valentino shoes. Meron po ba dito sa Manila valentino shoes outlet?
Thanks Alchie! I’m not so sure. Never bought Valentino here
Hi Camille,
Nice outfit! I know this entry’s yrs ago already.
May I ask the color of your heels?
All the best!
Thanks Aly! Taupe
Soo pretty!
Thanks Jes!
Where exactly in makati your shop?
3998 Yague St :)
Hello there sunshine!!! :)) Such a lovely outfit!! And those shoes, my gosh!! they’re to die for hihihi :))
Thanks Yanshi! :)
I guessed it right..haha :D so pretty ms.Camille
Thanks Joanna!
your always beautiful in my eyes!!!
i love your look… i miss to leave a comment….
Thanks ajoy! Glad you’re leaving comments again!
love the labels in your outfit!! haha you carried them well! you’re so gorgeous. :)))
I also watched you in etcetera. you voice was so tiny and cute!!! HAHA :))
Teehee!
Thank you don!
Ms. Cams, love this post. You have the sweetest smile. Color yellow suits you. I’m so happy ‘coz I finally met you. You’re so lovely! Ahhh, I just can’t explain it into words. I just love you! haha
I saw you nga! You didn’t leave for the game kaagad. Thank you for staying! :)
Yes! I guessed it right! The Valentino Rockstud pumps! I saw a lot of blogger are wearing it! You’re definitely one happy girl, Ms Camille! hehe.. and you look gorgeous as ever, Ms Camille! Love your look here! =)
Thank you Christine! So so happy! :)
Love your heels , Camille ! What a great combination with the timeless, elegant skirt …
Thanks Philip! :)
The pictures look so lovely and girls, I really like it! And the dress is so beautiful!
Thanks Anhy!
Isn’t it great with all these companies coming up and helping us shoppers? It’s great you are able to get your hands on your favourite items now. That pair of heels are great =)
Yes, so great! :) Thank you Diva!
Apart from your gorgeous outfits, witty writing and charming personality, I really love your photos Camille. It’s like art all on its own. Yung pangcover ba nga magazine. They are always a feast for the eyes :)
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They are? Wow, thank you Anne! :)
Woah! I thought your skirt was a dress. Great combination! We’re on the same situation cause I borrow things from my sister (more like stole it from her) cause after I use it, it’s like nothing happened and she didn’t even knew that I got it from her closet. Pssshh
Hahaha! Except in my case, my sister finds out because she reads my blog! :) LOL!
Ms. Cams kahit sa Choies or Romwe, may babayarang tax?do you pay through credit card or sa account na nila mismo?do you need to convert PH peso to US dollars? :) tnx
Mine, wala pa naman. And yes, I use my own card :)
hi Camille!! Asos is free shipping worldwide right? I just visited their website recently..but then again I haven’t tried purchasing any items yet..so i’m not sure if they will have additional fees for taxes and stuff hehe ^_^
I heard customs can get quite high :)
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Thanks ollyvia!
WAHHHHH THAT IS MY FAV. VALENTINO SHOES <333
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Mine too! :)
I really thought it was a dress! Pretty creative :)
Thanks Lourine!
i really love this look.. its so fresh, and feminine, but the shoes added some fierceness to balance it all!!!
Thank you Hazel! :)
You’re so gorgeous :)
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Thanks Zoe!
What’s the lens of your nikon camera? The one you use for taking your pictures. I really like :) thanks!
50mm f/1.4 :)
Love your outfit, it is so pretty.
I tend to avoid shipping from abroad especially because of taxes but this is a very good idea.
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Thanks Naaj! It is!
It’s so beautiful that I just have to comment. Your choice of wardrobe is stupendous and matches your physique. ♥ So beautiful.
Thank you Mau! :)
what time do you usually take outfit shots? perefect
There’s no specific time, as long as it’s before 5pm :)
OMG those Valentinos! I die.
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I died to and went to heaven :)
does this mean that there’s no more tariff on imported goods?
There is still but lower because you pay it through USA2Everywhere :)
P.S. I’m referring to your silver McQueens po pala. Thanks po ulit! :))
Your sense of fashion is really something Ate Camille. It’s mind-blowing, heart-pounding and truly inspiring. You don’t go overboard when trying to mix colors and prints; you pick out pieces that complement each other well; and you live up to your polished style with every outfit you post. I guess that’s why when people stumble upon your blog, it’s hard not to visit it again. Okay, I’ll end here. I guess I’m saying too much na. :))
I thought your heels were still the Zara ones! Gomen. They’re the Valentino ones na pala! Should’ve known with the lighter shade of brown. And, special request po? I know kinulit ko na po kayo dati pero, please feature your McQueen heels again? Pretty pleeeeease?With cherry on top? Thank you po!
Which McQueen heels? :) Thank you Ruki! :)
You look wonderful!
It’s sad to know that I can’t buy this way (so easy), ’cause I’m not in USA. ):
Love your blog! xoxo
Thaís
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Thank you Thais! Hopefully, you’ll find a service like this too! :)
So sweet of your outfit. My eyes can’t get enough with your shoes ate cams. So beautiful. I agree with the problem that our country implemented about that taxes. Kakainis! Instead of putting that taxes into a proper project “jinajanetnapoles” ang gingawa. Lol.:-)
Hahaha tamuuuh
Those Valentinos are such a hit! I can see them on a lot of fashion bloggers and A-listers! Love Love Love! Although I like the higher heeled ones better.
Go get na the A. Wang like ASOS heels I showed you before! haha! Those are nice alternatives from the pricey A. Wangs!
Here oh: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vJb6LN_L8Kw/Ua317H04aZI/AAAAAAAAAac/JmbgcMQHYD0/s640/060413.jpg Get them both in Black and White! Mura lang syaaa! So excited to see those on your feet!
Is that a Lenovo K900 you were using in one of your posts sa IG? You use android na din pala. How is it like? Is it for your personal use or you’re just trying it out?
Yes it is! I’m using that plus my iPhone 5 as well. I like it! The camera is really nice too! :)
These are the higher heeled ones. Just not obvious from this angle :) Hahaha! I shall see first!
Hi Camille,
I fell in love with your outfit!!! The lace, the colors, and most especially your Valentino!!! OMG! I feel the fun in your pictures plus you have different poses this time ;) waaaahh!! Everything is so pretty! I really like your top!
Thank you Kay! I’m trying to think of new poses for you guys! Haha!
Looking adorable! xo
Thanks Lilli!
Yellow! Sunshine! <3
:)
great, yellow flatters you :)
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Thank you Carol!