Cheers To Motherhood + Chic Kit Giveaway!

To celebrate our new look and more importantly, the toughest job in the world-- we are throwing a major giveaway! Below are key pieces to a mother's chic kit. Topping the list is a multiway dress from CocoChicka. Get creative and this dress can give you 5 looks at the least to dress up and down! 

With yours truly being a huge fan of statement necklaces, House of Heirloom is throwing in my most fave find-- the Gerturde in navy and white! 

Another favorite is Carioca's Caravelas in animal print. A lifesaver for days when you have a closetful of nothing-to-wear! 

Then of course, there's the Kirstie clutch that never fails to add an element of surprise to any outfit. 

What's an ensemble without stylish and comfortable footwear? Butterfly Twists is generously throwing in a pair of Eve's to complete the chic kit! 

And last but not least, my dear Mischka is giving away a Matryoshka doll from her collection to celebrate Mischmash's signature look! Ain't this fun??!

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A huge thank you to our sponsors making this giveaway possible! 

This blog giveaway is open to all readers with a Philippine shipping address. The lucky winner of this Chic Kit will be announced on May 27, 2012. Have fun and cheers to all the mothers out there!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED AND THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!***

Clutch de Rio

Carioca's newest addition are the Rio clutches made of vintage fabrics, fully lined and trimmed with real leather. Sharing the same style philosophy as the kimonos, the clutches are made both for the beach and urban style warriors, always giving that dose of 'unexpected' to any ensemble. 

Prints are one-of-a-kind and as much as we want to repeat our favorites, there will be no reruns.

The Rio clutches are now available via Zalora and will soon be out in Chicify too. Here's to hoping you get to clutch a Rio!

Weekend Tidbits

Our weekend was filled to the brim as usual but not a lot of snaps were taken. The reason being, we are all under the weather and no one is spared. And as many of you can relate, nothing is more stressful than caring for an unwell child. What we got here, however, is a tough cookie and is always happy to see her favorite doctor. 

While we are all recuperating from a nasty cough, here's a snapshot of her hand-picked ensemble featuring a floral kimono which makes for a fun layering piece. I can't just make kimonos for myself and not for her too, right?

Carioca Mini coming out soon. 

Carioca Crafty

L-R Mallorca/ Marina/ Martina

Having that unexpected "something" thrown-in is key to make an ensemble truly yours. I use this trick all the time. 

Being always smitten by brands evoking that certain global flair like Dries Van Noten and Marni, coupled with the fact that I like to create things with the use of my own bare hands-- result to handcrafted, statement-making pieces that can easily transform even the simplest of outfits.   

Just one of each kind. Available now at Chicify.

Carioca Resort 2012

It's finally here! My sister and I have managed to revive our line of caftans and tunics even when we are miles apart. Carioca refers to a native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro. We have always been fascinated with the Brazilian beach lifestyle and if only we can wear caftans and tunics everyday we would. Hence the name and the line. 

The Carioca piece is not only for the beach. We see to it that each and every piece we create is something you pack with you to a beach getaway and not store at the back of your closet when you return home. They too are made for you to revel in and survive the urban heatwave. In a manner that is all so chic and effortless.

The Pomeroy is the kind you pull out of the closet, throw in, accessorize, and out the door you go. It's roomy, breezy, gauzy in navy and white stripey. Perfection.

The Bahia lends a touch of effortless cool to an all too dressed up ensemble of sequins and pumps. Who knew a beach cover up can also work for a night about town.

You can never go wrong with a tunic you can dress up or dress down. The Marica is your go-to for weekend lounging. 

For day time garb-- casual or dressy, the Oswaldo will see you through. 

Catch us this Friday at the Brown Bag Vintage and Crafts Market at Filipinas Heritage Library. Find these and more in different colors and prints, a lot of which are one-offs (some even vintage!), at this specialty artisan market. 

And here's a treat for Mischmash readers: Just simply say you're one and you automatically get 10% off! See you there!  

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Special thanks to:

Photography, Anthony Co

Hair and Makeup, Chinky Tanjangco

Carioca Muse, Claudine Yao

A Peek at What's Inside the Brown Bag

Forgive me for being such a tease. I just could not contain my excitement especially when these babies are looking so rad! Wanna get your hands on these? Come show us some love this 9 December 2011, 4-11pm at the Brown Bag Vintage and Crafts Market at Filipinas Heritage Library, Ayala Triangle, Makati City.

This is not your typical holiday bazaar, that's for sure. Its more like an artisan market provided for local talent and entrepreneurs where a bevy of one-of-a-kind finds await you. Come drop by our booth and  let's have a chitchat. Le Misch and I will show what we've been up to. It's a date!  

Happy Weekend

It's the morning after Thanksgiving for some of us. In our part of the world we don't celebrate but that doesn't mean we're any less grateful. In fact, I am very much so. There are so many things, tangible and not, to be grateful of. One of which is this project. Carioca is back. And with a bang, I'd like to think. 

My sister and I have been working on this for months now and seeing the end result is nothing short of fulfilling. Watch out for the reveal in the next few days.  

Meanwhile, enjoy your pies and your weekend!

Two New York + Carioca

I was smitten with Two New York ever since my serendipitous discovery via Design Mom.

You see, I love caftans. I think they are utterly chic and forgiving. With baby, post-baby, no baby, or just plain mummying, caftans are the most versatile piece in every woman's closet. 

My heart did a little somersault clicking through Two New York's collection. I want every single piece! I especially like the styling of the photos, with a baby playing in the background. Speaks right through my motherly (fashion) instinct.

Ahhh.. Two New York.. Makes me want to revive the caftan line my sister and I started 4 years ago. 

We called it Carioca for our love and dream of chic island living. It literally refers to the native inhabitants of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Oh yes, we dreamed of frolicking and dwelling on the shores of Rio and be girls from Ipanema. That's silly, thinking about it now. 

I am entertaining thoughts of reviving Carioca though, thanks to Two New York.