Who says only single ladies could have the fun of shopping for sexy and fashionable shoes? Well, this mom, wouldn't want to be left behind when it comes to shoes, though we're not much of a fashionista but lets just say that this mom is still lady with needs. Shoes are ladies girl power. A power that mesmerizes men when walking sexy with the shoes. I was glad that C'NTRO is just in the right place, a sexy moms place for shoes.

I'm pretty much sure ladies with my age have heard the name Centropelle and have used their line of shoe products. Now, the owner Ms. Nicole Lopez introduces a new haven of shoes for the young working professionals and it is called C'NTRO. A centro without the “e”.


Aside from shoes they also have a variety of bags and wallets, of course all for the ladies. Take these bags and wallets are great matches for their collection of shoes. So it's up for the fashionista or not so fashionista to mix and match with it.

The opening of C'NTRO in Ayala Fairview Terraces was graced by one of the celebrities like Jef Gaitan who happens to have enjoyed mingling and having selfies with the bloggers and other onlookers. It was a rainy after of cocktails and chit chat with the owners of C'NTRO. Now, there's a near place for me to look for shoes that matches my personality, not just as a mom but as lady.

You can visit C'NTRO at the 2nd Floor of Ayala Fairview Terraces. Who knows we might bump into each other when shopping there.

Calling all designers, fashionistas, shoemakers, or even those who loves to design shoes, this is your chance to showcase your creations and make a name in the shoe industry as Figlia introduces their contest "My Beautiful Sole: Figlia Shoe Design Contest"! Yes, this is a design contest for those who have the knack for shoes and designs. The contest runs from November 15, 2013 to January 31, 2014 and now  it is near the end of December so for those who will strive to showcase what they got it is just an ample time to create a dashing one.

This contest is open to all legal residents of the Philippines who are at least a high school student and to prove that validity submitted entries should be accompanied with a photocopy of any government issued IDs, birth certificate, passport and postal ID. Employees from Charter International Inc. and the participating outlets like Shubizz Greenhills, Shubizz Southmall and Shubizz Fairview, including their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are not eligible to join.

So, if you're joining here another thing to entice you and make that creative juices flowing, the prizes. All winners will be awarded a Starcard Membership from Figlia and that’s a 10% off on all Figlia products for a lifetime! But the main part is this...

GRAND PRIZE WINNER – (2) brand new Wacom unit [for the entrants and his/ her mentor] worth (Php 20, 800.00), 3K worth of Figlia GCs and a Starcard Membership

• 1st Runner-up – 2K worth of Figlia GCs, a pair of Figlia shoes and a Starcard Membership
• 2nd Runner-up – 1k worh of Figlia GCs, a pair of Figlia shoes and a Starcard Membership
• 3rd Runner-up – 1K worth of Figlia GCs and a Starcard Membership
• 4th Runner-up – 1k worh of Figlia GCs and a Starcard Membership

So, are you up or not? If you are here are the details on how to join.

1. The theme of the shoe design contest is self-expression—My Beautiful Sole. Create a shoe using materials of your choice comply with the theme.
2. Go to Figlia’s website (www.charterinc.ph) and navigate to the Promos tab for the official entry form.
3. Print the official entry form and accomplish it. Include your name, contact information and documentation with it as well.
4. Entries must be submitted on or before *January 31, 2014 at the Figlia Head Office (20th Flr. Centerpoint Bldg., Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City) or drop in drop boxes located at Figlia branches (Shubizz Greenhills, Shubizz Southmall and Shubizz Fairview). Each entry must include the following: (1) A sketch studies of your work. (2) An actual prototype of your designed shoes (created with any of your selected materials) (3) submit along with the prototype (a) JPEG or PNG file of the step- by- step documentation process of the entry construction (with at least 6 photos of the documentation process compiled in 11 x 8.5 inch image size) OR (b) MP4 or AVI video documentation (minimum of 2 mins and maximum of 6 mins documentation presentation) burned in a CD. Only one (1) entry per person is allowed. By submitting an entry, contestants acknowledge compliance with these contest rules, guidelines & conditions including all eligibility requirements.
5. Entries will be judged by Joey Enriquez of Figlia Couture and a special set of celebrity guest judges on *February 14, 2014, 3-5 pm at the SM Atrium, Bridgeway 5th Flr.
6. A fab-load of prizes including a brand new Wacom design tablet awaits the grand winner and his/ her mentor in creating the entry! Two runners up will also be selected and awarded! A participant can only win once, If a name wins more than once, he/ she gets the price of higher value.

*Take note that all submitted entries are owned by Charter International Inc.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

• Design skills - creativity with materials used, visual impact, color 40%
• Construction techniques – materials used, sturdiness, wearability 30%
• Overall presentation - Figlia factor, appeal, accompanying accessories 25%
• Incorporation of theme 5%
TOTAL 100%

Winners will be announced on February 14, 2014, just right in time for Valentine's Day, at the 5th floor of SM Atrium, Bridgeway 3:00PM

*Winners will be notified via registered mail and phone call. Winners must present any 2 of the following valid ID’s with photo ( i.e. Driver's License, passport, SSS, TIN, NBI clearance).

Winners may claim their prize at the Figlia Head office (20th flr. Centerpoint bldg, Julia Vargas ave Ortigas, Pasig City).

Winners must claim prize within 60 days upon announcement, winners will be notified via email and phone call. Winners who failed to claim prizes within 60 days will be forfeited with prior to DTI- approval.

Women, Ladies, and Girls, like me, are very particular with the looks.  In particular is the way to dress from head to toe.  For some, they would want to wear the same color for their outfit and from some they wanted it just to be plain just to match the shoes that they're going to wear.

Shoes are very important it not only protects your feet from accidents, bruises or cuts but also in grooming oneself.   Just like the clothes, shoes reflects the personality and the mood of the person.  So ladies err women like me are very particular with the footwear, right girls?



Here's one interesting finds that I got from my recent event escapade.  There's this another footwear brand that I find it really comfortable for the feet and not just because the name is sounded like comfy.  I'm sure my readers will definitely love to buy something like this.   The name of brand is Comfit, I'm sure some of you might have already own pair of their shoes.  It is a known footwerar brand with a wide range of fashionable shoes that are low in price but high on style.


This year Comfit celebrates its second year with their first celebrity endorser Julia Montes, according to the owner of the brand, Julia Montes is their choice because she embodies what Comfit is all about: youthfulness, beauty of being comfortable in your own skin, having a touch of humor and playfulness of taking life not so seriously and always remembering to have fun.

According to Julia, she really like Comfit, she even shared that she actually have some pair of Comfit shoes even before she became the endorser. She revealed also that she already have 30 pairs of Comfit Shoes. Pepper shoes is her favorite because of the unique owl design, "Hindi Mahirap suotin and I like hills very much" she shared.


"Comfit is a local brand but the design is for international" according to the owner. Comfit is designed here in  the Philippines but manufactured internationally.  Unfortunately guys, Comfit is designed for girls only.  There's a good news to all teenagers and supporters of Julia Montes, there will be a Julia Montes line very soon.  Julia will design some shoes that will be available at Comfit.

Comfit's first store was established last August 2011, at The Block at SM City North Edsa. From this one store, the brand has expanded its network to 12 pint of sale locations (including a Cebu franchised store), with 2-5 more locations on the way. Below are hte current branches of the brand:



Comfit Concept Stores:
1. 3/F The Block at SM City North Edsa
2. G/F, New Wing, Market Market
3. G/F, Alabang Mall, Alabang Town Center
4. Lowe GF, SM Southmall
5. 2/F, J Centre Mall, Mandaue City, Cebu
6. Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Magnolia
7. Robinson Department Store, Robinsons Place Manila

Besides these branches, Comfit shoes are also available at the following Michael Antonio stores:

8. 3/F Tinoma Mall
9. 2/F Power Plant Mall
10. 3/F Newport Manila
11. 5/F East Wing, Shangri-La Plaza Mall
12. G/F Harbor Point Mall, Subic Bay

Comfit will also soon be available at the following locations:

13. Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Galleria
14. Robinsons Department Store, Centrio Mall (Cagayan De Oro)

Since I love shoes and I am curious on Comfit, I bought one pair of shoes. Hurry girls, buy Comfit to feel like Julia Montes.

School Time again! Mommies are your children ready for school?  Better have all the things needed for school be prepared already and let your kids enjoy the first day of school.  Bags, notebooks, socks, pencil, shoes and other things are important things we, parents, need to prepare for our kids.  Shoes in particular are very important. We really need to know  that our kids are comfortable with their shoes.



With this, I will share what I have learned in one of the event that I attended, the Dr. Kong Press Conference which was held at Chef Laudico's Guevarras.  Also I will share our story buying Dr. Kong shoes.


To start with I'll introduce first the brand, Dr. Kong Healthy Shoes Shop was first established in the year 1999. Currently there are now over 200 branches across Asia: 60 in Hong Kong, 133 in China, several branches in Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.  Quite a lot already isn't it.




As of May 2013, Dr. Kong Healthy Shoes Shop has 5 branches and it is the first to provide the innovative "Check & Fit" foot examination and insole fitting service  which is free together with the professional assessment of the foot with the use of an apparatus that they have.  After assessing the foot, the most suitable foot care product will be recommended to the customer depending on the condition of the customer's feet.



Dr. Kong offers various products for people which are focused on foot and spine care for all ages.  There are Shoes for Infants, Children, Men, Women and Elderly.  There are also various foot care accessories such as basic and specialized insoles, Heel protectors, Toe Protectors and others.  Plus they also offer Spine Care School Bags which is good for kids who have plenty of books to carry.



If you want to know more about their brand and products simply follow them on their twitter account @drkongshoes or like their facebook account www.facebook.com/DrKongPH.

Since I'm too eager to know about the brand and to know as well how the foot testing runs, me together with my family head on to one of their branch at the Robinson's Galleria and experience the actual foot examination for my son, Maki.



Since my eldest son, Maki, is already a Grade 1 student we looked for a more suitable school shoes for him at Dr. Kong's store.  Their staff are very curtious and accommodating as well. They ask me to let them assess the foot of my son.  So Maki immediately stepped on the top of their equipment and have his feet tested.



Maki stood and enjoyed the assessment though he was really "malikot".  After a few minutes, the Dr. Kong staff explained that our son is a flat footed so his feet needs to be corrected and he needs to do some exercises such as tip toe and gripping everyday to correct the problem.   According to her the Dr. Kong's Shoes with the arch support will help Maki in correcting and developing his flat foot into an arched foot.  They told as too that we need to go back after 4 months to assess again the feet of Maki if there's any development.


So, if you want to have comfortable and better shoes for you kids try and give Dr. Kong Healthy Shoes a chance on your kids feet.  Have a better arch development of your kid's feet.  So form my dear Maki, he is now ready to go to school with his Dr Kong Health School Shoes.