This reminded me of old Filipino cinema, which added a vintage and classic Filipino feel to the place.
This place just exudes Filipino! The name of the store simply screams Filipinoness!
Going around the place, I observed that the usual Filipino approach with Christmas was already evident. It isn’t even December, but we’re already getting ready for the Christmas season. This attitude is so Filipino. As they say, the Philippines celebrates Christmas for the longest period. Starting October, which is the first “ber” month, us Filipinos already get ready with our Christmas shopping and décors. Hence there were a number of stores dedicated for this.
Aren’t the snow globes just dear? This store has every piece of snow globe imaginable! A recommended visit to fire up the inner child in you! ☺
During our visit, I also discovered that Cubao expo was the place to shop for shoes shoes shoes! The shoes they sold there were quite cheap, plus most of them were boots, which I totally adore! Another bonus factor is that you can have your shoes personally made there! I’m looking forward to this part. I was able to talk to one of the managers of the stores and they told me that I could design my own shoes and they could execute it for me. I can’t wait to sit down and meditate upon the next pair or shoes I want to have! And oh yeah, the prices here are really cheap! Php 450 for a pair of booties? Not bad! I love this place for their shoes!
In this store, you could find every imaginable pair of boots in every imaginable color. From te gogo boots of the seventies to the modern sexy knee high boots of today!
The various shoe stores actually reminded me of the Fall 2009 trend of knee high boots. Just goes to show that these stores are right on track!
Another store that especially caught my attention was the one wherein they sold various handicrafts. This store invoked the girly girl in me. Upon entering the place, the aura reminded me of Sonja’s cupcakes back in the fort. Everything was just so cute. I loved the trinkets and the different beads they sold. Here you could create your own accessories or you could buy a already pre-crafted one (everything they sold were really nice! Too bad I wasn’t able to take a picture of the necklaces, earrings and bracelets… the saleslady wouldn’t allow me!)
This is an upfront picture of the store. The front display was actually what grabbed my attention! Everything was just so pink and girly.
Cubao expo also gave me an artsy vibe. For all those art aficionados, this is definitely a place to check out! They have the classics and the modern abstracts that would cater to each and everyone’s tastes. I especially loved all the abstract art I saw in the various studios. Yet again, my sweet talking skills failed me, thus the lack of pictures of the paintings that reached out to me!
Above is a stolen shot of one of the paintings that intrigued me. I had to take it from the shop across so that the saleslady wouldn’t suspect! Hahahaha
This is an upfront picture of a clothing store. Too bad the shop was closed when I visited! It would have been interesting to check out the clothes and accessories they sold. From the art on their front window, I’m guessing it’s a mix between punk, grunge and a little bit of boho. If my guess is correct, this store would also be right on trend with the likes of punk and grunge being so hot in the runway and on and off the racks of local and international brands.
Another detail that gave me the impression of artsy for this place was the fact that it had an appealing minute studio. One wouldn’t even notice it if not for the big sign. The art studios, café and recording/band studios all add up to the impression of cubao expo as an old New York art scene.
Overall, my experience at Cubao expo was a memorable one. I would definitely visit this place if ever I would need a point of inspiration. I’d also like to see this place at night. I’m sure it is better that during the day!
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