Guilt-free shopping!

By Celine Gabriel

The spree continues as the metro is filled with loads of fantastic sales one can easily avail of. There?s no reason to feel guilty splurging now even when people are advised to tighten their pockets when one can shop till they drop by zoning in on the great deals you would be a fool to miss.

I?ve listed down below a few of these amazing sales happening and so it?s up to you now to maximize it! Remember, opportunity only knocks once, and at these discounts, there?s no point in thinking about it. Just grab it! Ready, set, go!

Calling all sports enthusiasts! If you?ve literally run down your sneaks, make sure you don?t miss the Mizuno Clearance Sale happening today until Feb. 1 (roof deck BMG Center, Paseo de Magallanes, Makati). Mizuno is a brand well known for their high-quality products that are relied upon by athletes throughout the world. And at 70-percent off, there is absolutely no excuse to not kick the New Year with a healthy start.

Bag lovers anonymous... I?ve got some tips for you! The Rafe New York boutique at Greenbelt 5 is on sale up to 40-percent off! Rafe is one of the most acclaimed of a new generation of New York designers. His bags have been spotted on international style-philes such as Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria, and Carolyn Murphy. Locally, Rafe is a favorite among Manila?s fashionable set with the likes of socialite Wendy Puyat and model Amanda Griffin all toting their favorite Rafe bags to their parties and special events. Everything else aside, I just think Rafe?s designs are so amazing and I just love, love, love the fact that a Filipino has made great waves in the international fashion scene and I think every Filipina should have a Rafe bag to show our support for this fun, creative, savvy designer. To know more about Rafe, check out www.rafe.com.

Who says fashion doesn?t have a conscience? For those who are looking for something more eco-friendly, Modern Mythology?s ?green? bags will go on a special pre-Valentine two-day markdown. People who are interested can text 0922-8836217 to inquire about this special sale. Modern Mythology bags are made of 100-percent recycled materials and make excellent fashion and environmental statements everyone will love. And at 50-percent off, your wallet will be happy, too.

Last but not the least, Almost Famous, the destination boutique in Fort Bonifacio that is quickly gaining street cred is also on sale till Feb. 1 only. Almost Famous houses a lot of independent labels and local designers. If you?re looking to buy clothes, shoes, and accessories that you won?t find anywhere else, Almost Famous is your kind of shop. Sale items are at 50-percent off so don?t dilly-dally. Almost Famous is located at Unit 1-H Kensington Place Condominium, 1st Avenue corner 29th Street, Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines; almostfamousstore@gmail.com.

Questions, comments, suggestions? Please do not hesitate to contact me at celine_gabriel_column@yahoo.com