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Yes, you all read it right... just like that my little boutique is 15.   My story: What started as a handmade headbands and accessories shop on Multiply (August 5, 2011) ... is now on it's Crystal Anniversary.  It took weeks before I was noticed and sold my first headband and it felt really good.  With P500.00 as my initial capital...  going to Divisoria to buy materials, making the headbands, bracelets and necklaces after work and during weekends... I put a lot of love and hard work to it.  I cannot imagine that I could reach this milestone.  It's not an easy journey... there are good and bad days... but I endured.  Especially now with the growth of online shops (who do live selling - which I can't do)  and inflation (played a vital role - "mahirap ang buhay"), I admit  my sales really went down... but I know I should not give up...  and be resilient... because I know tomorrow is another day...  Where I got my shop name? ...

Still fabulous at 13!♥ I will never get tired of thanking each and everyone who supported my small business. Thank you Father God for everything... (this is You guiding me to pursue my dream and to continue the legacy of my grand parents) Mama Mary - Our Lady of Lourdes... for interceding not only for me but my whole family. Family and relatives... Friends, clients and customers who became my friends... Maraming Salamat♥ For more fabulous years ahead!♥

Today, Fabulousity by Chiq♥  turns 12!  I am super grateful to all who patronage my small business.   As I have said in my previous blog that it was a dream to have my own boutique...  It's not all roses but I keep on holding on...   I try to innovate and develop new product lines... from the original Fabulouschq where I make bracelets, necklaces and headbands and Little Fab Closet for your little ones.  I have three new babies - the Fabulouschq Pets that offers unique, luxury pet clothes & accessories and from making accessories before I now make necklaces for pets and I call it Chiquita Riviere; and since I love personalization I launched  Bespoke Ribbons by Chiq  last year, where I do personalized ribbons.   But the 3rd is not full time (because I still have a day job), Delish by Chiq  - yes, I do cook and bake... I accept food orders on special occasions.   Again, thank you Papa God for everything, for ...

I can still remember when I first opened my online boutique in Multiply, it was August 5, 2011.  When according to Chinese Feng shui, August is a ghost month and you should not open or start a business.  I was not into Feng shui that time but a few years after I checked that the ghost month in 2011 started on the 14th.  But I guess the stars lined up (for me) and through the graces and blessings from God... my business is still here. I thought that the closure of Multiply site is the end of that, but fortunately I was able to open a page on Facebook then later on I created an account on Instagram and continued what I have started.   Having a business is a walk in the park... I started making handmade accessories, headbands and then tried retailing (upon request of my clients/customers).  I source my items abroad, I pack and ship them myself, in short I am a one man band... But complaining is not in my vocabulary because I love what I'm doing.  I grew u...

source: Google I can't believe that my online boutique is now 6 years old!♥ Thank you Father God, Papa Jesus, Mama Mary...  St. Therese of the Child Jesus, St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Clare of Assisi I would also like to thank all the fabulous ladies for the trust and for continuously patronizing my products.  You did not only helped me fulfill a childhood dream... (having my own boutique), but also it's an additional source of income to support my parents...(who are both Senior Citizens already) To all BIG THANK YOU!♥♥♥

It's the LOVE month... I know it's a bit late to greet everyone "Happy Valentine's or Happy Hearts day".  The valentine week had been so toxic for me, my Tita just came out of the hospital: after her parathyroid operation.  Well now, I'm back!  My new collection is now out on my online boutique...   Sweetheart Collection♥ heart and padlock pendants made from high quality acrylic.  Perfect for the Love month and also for summer.  Sweetheart bracelets come in black/tortoise, blush, blue bianco and nude Sweetheart necklace : long necklace with heart pendant embellished with gems (also available in black/tortoise, other colors are available via pre order) What's good about my Sweetheart necklace: you can wear it alone or pile it together with my Nate necklace!♥ My obsession to padlocks: Lochetta dámore is born!  You can also pile this with my Nero or Marbled Cenere Nate. Well, that's it!  Hope you visit my boutique a...

Christmas is just around the corner! Only 42 days... have you done with your Christmas shopping?  Avoid the hassle of lining up on malls, traffic at EDSA and other major roads... and enjoy the convenience of online shopping.  My annual holiday sale starts today!!! Up to 70% discount on selected items -  so what are you waiting for? Visit my page on facebook :  Fabulousity by Chiq♥  or follow me on Instagram @fabulouschq  and use this hashtag #fabchqHoliday2015sale to view the items on sale! Happy Shopping! xo,

I just can't imagine that my online boutique is 4 today!  I remember when I first took a plunge in the online selling world, when I got my first order in Multiply back then - I was very happy and excited. It was a really a fulfillment of a childhood dream (to have my boutique, even if it's not a physical store.. who knows maybe soon.. ), and I never expected that this dream will come true.   From Multiply to Facebook and last year I joined Instagram. Yes, there are ups and downs in businesses... (I was not spared from joy reservers...but I tried my best not to get affected, of course it's annoying but it's a part of selling - you will come across these kind of people)  but what I have learned from my grand parents is that you should always think positive, never give up and most importantly - be honest to your customers.  There are a lot of bogus sellers online but in order to gain the trust of someone, one should: (1) Be reliable, by doing what you say;...

It's the end of the month again, so here's the round up of my arm candies styling for of March 2015.  Well, if you want to see them right away (as I wear them) you may follow my Instagram @fabulouschq or just use these hash tags #stylingbychiq or #fabchqlookbook.   Metal and Precious stone Love fits to a T Pink gold is ♥ Silver Stack Slogan H and Tiffany H x H Bloom in GOLD Happy styling!♥ XO,

I miss doing this!  It's been a while... "Hello again! To my crafting tools, charms and especially my creative mind." (hi hi)  But honestly I missed doing what I really love to do: CRAFTING!  Making and designing my own accessories... That's how Fabulousity by Chiq♥ started, I sell items that I personally make and design (handmade) from bracelets, necklaces, bag charms and headbands.   Last year, I was really contemplating of going back to... (where I really started): well, that is doing new designs.  But due to busy schedules I wasn't able to squeeze it in. Maybe it also depends on my mood, sometimes I feel so "tamad" and my mind does not work. Can't think of what I really wanted to do.  I was thinking of something that would really inspire me.  Since everybody is going ga-ga over Pandora bracelets... I need to do something that would tell one's story or personality and it should be versatile. Versatility is important to me when crea...

This season Fabulousity by Chiq♥ introduces these colorful braided clay bracelets.  Braided cord embellished with clay bead with pave crystals, magnetic enclosure.  These arm candies will surely perk up your whole ensemble.  It comes in 10 gorgeous colors. Play with your braids! You can wear it alone,  pile them together or stack with your favorite wrist wear!

I really can't believe that I'll get this far!  I am very thankful to those who patronize and support my online shop!♥  It actually started as a hobby... Now it's 3 years old already. Yes I got the name Fabulousity from Kimora Lee Simmons "Fabulosity" which means "fabulosity is about being the best at everything, looking fabulously sexy, having the best things, flaunting your fabulousness , and loving yourself and/or other fabulous people around you. Only a select few out of the whole human population are fabulous enough to live in "fabulosity"*   I used to watch her reality show on TV... and she really inspired me to have my own shop.  I am a lover of her Baby phat bags before.  Another personalities that inspired me to create my own accessories were Betsey Johnson and Tarina Tarrantino.  I so love their unique jewelries and accessories. It was my childhood dream to have my own boutique...and even though it's just a small on...

Add some SPARKLE to your outfit!!!  (on this gloomy weather) Find these FAB and "sparkly" arm candies at Fabulousity by Chiq♥ 1. Deco Statement leather wrap 2. Crystals and gems stretchy bracelet 3. Mixed crystals stretchy bracelet

Just can't get enough of these floral accessories!  So refreshing to the eyes... In this gloomy weather: better to glam up your outfit with bright colors! Grab these yummy pieces at Fabulousity by Chiq♥

It's been a while since I designed and crafted bracelets for my online shop.  Well, the two days holiday gave me a chance to make a couple of bracelets (God I really missed doing that!).  Stretchy bracelets piled or stacked together with bangles are soo coming back... I am so excited to make new designs: my ever popular mish-mash or stack bracelet sets.  For those who does not know, just a little throwback: When I started my shop in 2011, I only sell bracelets that I personally design and make.  Popular ones were my half stretch bracelet and my bracelet stack sets.   First two designs (2014): Filigree heart stretchy bracelet made of crystals with filigree heart charm, Beach babe stretchy bracelet made of turquoise beads and silver crystals with flipflops and star charms.   The bracelets are sold separately but you can mix them together, here on the photo I even added my silver bangles for a more fab feel.  You can wear this wit...

OPS! Objects recently launched their new collection for Spring/Summer 2014: Trèsor .  The currency shaped charms are 80's inspired with polyutherane double face design.  This Italian made: vanilla scented wrist wear comes in resin soft touch maxi chain with T-bar or toggle closure.  Photo credit: OPS!Objects website It is available in 1 charm ( un charm ) and 5 charms ( con 5 charms ): 10 bright colors.   OPS! Tresor bracciali un charm OPS! Tresor bracciali un charm OPS! Tresor bracciali un charm OPS! Tresor bracciali con 5 charms OPS! Tresor bracciali con 5 charms If you're interested in getting these yummy arm candies, you can order it at Fabulousity by Chiq♥.

Best thing I love about summer! Add some pop of colors to your summer outfit... Visit Fabulousity by Chiq♥ for fabulous summer jewelries! Bits: When you go out... always put on sunscreen!

Crystal Crush necklace It's a YES!!! For more SPARKLE this summer with crystal statement necklaces!!! Crystal clear ... Versatile, Colorless stones Add daytime Drama and evening Elegance... Crystal Compilation necklace Works on any outfit!!! Making it more GLAMOROUS!♥ Floral Deco Necklace 50 year necklace These and more... SPARK-KELY and Fabulous necklaces!!! Check out Fabulousity by Chiq♥ on Facebook or follow me on Instagram @fabulouschq

First look for 2014!♥ This features my favorite local retail clothing brand  Plains & Prints : Avery dress from their new Collection.  The classic Tory Burch Reva ballet flats and Priscilla calf hair satchel... An outfit is not complete without accessories!   Love stack bracelet from my online shop:  Fabulousity by Chiq♥  it's a 4 piece bracelet set. Photo credits: Plains and prints facebook account and Tory Burch website

Love, Love, Love!!! Statement jewelry are still very much in trend this year... Like the Lanvin statement necklaces: Happy, Cool, Sexy and LOVE!  To open up the year my store offers this gorgeous stack bracelet: LOVE stack bracelet (part of my Pre-Spring/Summer 2014).  It's a 4 piece bracelet: Love chain, Mini pearls, Bow chain, Black with crystals and pink gems. This stack bracelet is only available for Pre-order at Fabulousity by Chiq♥ .  So what are you waiting for? Order now!!!  Always remember my shops mantra:  Be FAB... Make a STATEMENT... Wear Fabulousity by Chiq♥