Dorigami

Today was a good day.

I managed to brave the erratic rainshowers of Chedeng’s stormtail and attended a garage sale. The journey was, but let me just say, easy peasy. First off, the area of the said garage sale is just 10 minutes away from my place. And plus, I know it will be good because the person who is selling her pieces is none other than Ms. Ingrid Chua-Go a.k.a. The Baghag of thebaghagdiaries.com and thebaghag.tumblr.com …so I know her stuff would be good.

So after I had my manicure (for tomorrow’s occasion, a cousin’s wedding), I hopped in a cab and sped to The Tresorie located at Dona Consolacion Building, Jupiter Street. The ride uneventful except I was praying silently for the good stuff to be there.

After a clumsy exit from the cab, I summoned whatever courage I have in me, for back then I was at first, intimidated to go into the store. I will go on to say I am not comfortable being surrounded with luxury items whose price tags are worth more than my salary.

But, I always wanted to check out The Tresorie, just for curiosity’s sake. Reading The Baghag’s blog got me intrigued. 

Having summoned enough courage, I finally went up a small flight of stairs to the second floor, glided inside and made a beeline to the racks of clothes at the right corner. Of course I saw Ms. Ingrid and we greeted each other briefly, she was also busy entertaining bag queries from other shoppers.

So, amidst all the chanel, hermes and alexander wangs, I already had my eye on 2 pieces, having checked out the tumblr blog the day before. Having spotted the racks of clothes at the right corner of the store, I knew..(oh yez I can feel it), I would find my trophies. 

And sure enough I did.

Here is my haul:

A Tribute to Marimekko x H&M Dress: I am no fan of big prints. But I love Marimekko and I always wanted to own a piece from them.

Origami Pleated Dress: I have a couple of weddings to attend and so I am looking for dresses to stock up. When I saw this, I fell in love, and thank goodness it fits perfectly! 

Aren’t they lovely? I feel like I won a million bucks. 

I am sad I didn’t get to buy this though:

Divina Parisian Graphic Coat: it is simply too big for me. No matter how I tried to justify, I know it will make me look awkward. So after much debate, I just had to let it go. 

As quickly as I came, I paid my purchases, said my goodbyes to Ingrid and her wonderful staff and went back home. I tried the dresses and can’t get over how they are simply beautiful..and I can’t wait to wear them.

I hope there would be more garage sales like this. Too bad it is not a whole day thing, they opened at 12nn and would only be there till 6pm. So to anyone who still want to catch the sale, you have **looks at clock** 1 more hour to shop. Just go to:

Tresorie Manila2/F Dona Consolacion Bldg 122 Jupiter Street Makati (between Franck Provost Salon & Red Ribbon)12:00 noon- 6:00 pmTel. (02) 890-0037

It’s a good Saturday. I hope you’re having a good one too.

**pictures courtesy of The Baghag at thebaghag.tumblr.com