Before anything else, I’d like to apologize for not answering emails and not tending to the store in general. I recently accepted a full-time job that leaves me with no time to properly manage the store and attend the customers. For this reason, the Ukay Manila is currently closed until further notice.

Rather than let everything go to waste, I have decided to put Ukay Manila for sale, and it is my hopes that the store will go to an aspiring entrepreneur who will take care of the business as well as I have. This is a great opportunity for those who want to start an online store, as buying Ukay Manila allows you to skip the difficult part of building a site, building a brand, and growing a customer base from scratch.

Here is what’s included in the package:

ukaymanila.com, and all its subdomains, CMS (content management system) and content (plus its 1,000+ followers signed up on the store)
Ukay Manila’s Twitter page (315 followers)
Ukay Manila’s Facebook page (5,243 fans and growing)
Ukay Manila’s Multiply page (900 contacts)
Ukay Manila’s Gmail account and mailing list

All of this took two years to build. Current inventory will not be included, I’ll take care of liquidating that myself. I’ll also be around to familiarize the new owner with Ukay Manila’s shopping cart system and instruct her on how to run the store.

For more details about the sale, please send me an email at laurendado at gmail dot com. Please also contact me at this email address if you have a purchase I have not attended to.

Have a nice day everyone!

As we announced yesterday, the new items are now up! There are tons of fabulous pieces in this batch, so feel free to browse through our dresses, skirts and tops for the new items. You’ll find sweet numbers like this Alice in Wonderland Shirtdress and more classic pieces like this Knitted Cream Dress with Crochet Detail. You’ll also find some quirkier items, like this Nautical Drop-Waist Tunic:

Nautical Drop-Waist Tunic, P450

The summer days just keep getting warmer. We need an escape to the beach! Since we can’t stop thinking about the ocean, we might as well wear it, too. Matching this nautical number with sailing-inspired pieces like a striped bag is absolutely dandy. A pair of espadrilles to complete the outfit, and we’re ready for the sun, sand, and surf!

Speaking of summer escapades, make sure to drop by the Bargain Bin and take advantage of our summer sale! We’re also selling shoes from Love Walks In at a 10% discount, so building that perfect summer wardrobe will be even easier.

A nice, cool swim sounds really good right about now. See you later!

Summer means a lot of different things to different people. For some, it’s the start of an awesome vacation, no school or homework to ruin your day. For others, it’s the time of the year for out-of-town trips and beach escapades. While some people like to kick back indoors to escape the summer sun, others stay out every night and match the heat with their parties. Whatever way you look at it, summer means a lot of fun.

That’s why we at Ukay Manila are proud to announce our summer sale! We’re adding new items to the Bargain Bin so you can have something new to wear at each of your summer festivities. You’re bound to find a chic piece that’s perfect for your upcoming summer wardrobe. Even better, we’ll be dropping prices at Love Walks In by 10%, from now until April 15! Who said Christmas had to be the only season for shopping? Soak up the sun, and a few great deals along the way.

The summer sale isn’t the only thing to get excited about this week, either. Drop by the store tomorrow night and catch our newest items as they go online! We’ll have you believing in summer romances, since you’ll be falling head-over-heels in love with the brand new batch of clothes.

See you real soon!

Ukay Manila’s second anniversary contest is officially over! Before we announce the winners, we’d like to thank each and every one of you who made it possible by supporting us these last two amazing years. We’d also like to thank everyone who joined the contest. It was a lot of fun getting to read each of your answers! Of course, we’ve got a special shout-out to the four lovely ladies who helped us hold the giveaway on their blogs: Vern, Bestie, Denise, and Arianne and Bea, thank you for everything!

Without further ado, here are the lucky winners:

A Shoe Tale

We wanted to ask Vern’s readers, “Who is your favorite fashion icon and how does she inspire you?”

The lucky winner, Larisse, answered enthusiastically, “sarah jessica parker! i love how she can mix and match stuff that you don’t think would go together and pull it off. so chica!”

So chica, indeed! Congrats, Larisse – you get to take home this gorgeous number!

The Capricious Club

We wanted to know what Bestie’s readers’ were going to wear this summer, so we asked, “What is your favorite summer trend?”

The winner, Kari, kept things both chic and practical with her answer: “My favorite summer trend is the hats. Nothing like a blazing sun to give you the excuse to wear the most dramatic, floppy, wide-brimmed straw hats you own! It protects your hair and your face as well ”

Congrats, Kari! We’re sure you’ll have a blast at your summer parties, looking absolutely fabulous in this lovely striped dress.

Denise Katipunera

Denise’s readers got to get in touch with their romantic sides when we asked them to describe their most romantic date outfits.

Sittie had everyone falling in love with her and her winning answer: “I’d probably get all nervous to meet the guy, so I would want to be comfortable and yet show a bit of who I am. I will going to wear a dress makes me feel pretty without showing too much skin. And a shoes that will make my legs look good and are comfortable to walk in because it’s always good to wear comfy shoes just in case he takes me on a wild adventure. Hihihi.”

Here’s hoping you won’t feel so nervous wearing the beautiful bohemian dress you won! Congrats, Sittie!

A Plus B in the Sea

We got Arianne and Bea’s followers to play with their imagination for a bit and asked them this question: “It’s a nice day for a picnic outside. What are you wearing?”

Out of all the entries, the awesome twosome picked Khiampi’s! Here’s her daydream picnic outfit: “I am wearing a white spaghetti strap tank top paired with floral maxi skirt and a brown belt, and a pair of my favorite oxfords! To complete the picnic-ish feel, I’ll top it with a cute boater hat!”

Congratulations, Khiampi! The adorable frock you won is perfect for a second summer picnic (maybe even more!).

Congratulations once again to all the winners, and thank you all for your support! Here’s to another stylish year!

Ukay Manila turns two years old this March! We’re celebrating our anniversary with the help of five lovely fashion bloggers who capture the essence of the Ukay Manila look. Meet Vern, Bestie, Denise, and Arianne and Bea, girls with their own unique style and who enjoy the thrill of bargain shopping as much as you do. We’re spreading the love to their readers and our customers by giving away dresses in each of their blogs!

A Plus B in the Sea

The Capricious Club

Denise Katipunera

A Shoe Tale

If you’d like to win any of these gorgeous frocks, simply follow the mechanics at each blog to join. You can join all four contests if you wish, but you can only win once to give a fair chance to others. You have until March 30, 2011 to submit your entries. Good luck!