I got two pairs of walking shorts at P200 (hello, colorblocking!)
There are also several stalls selling t-shirts, racerback tops, and tank tops that are all made of cotton. I got these striped racerback tops at just P50 each:
While I’ve enjoyed Divisoria’s bargain finds back when the only malls in the area where the Tutuban and Divisoria Malls, it can’t be denied that the center for mall shopping in Divisoria nowadays (especially when it comes to clothes and accessories) is 168 Mall.
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Street shopping and shopping in Divisoria’s 999 and 168 Mall |
There’s also 999 Mall, which is newer than 168 but I heard from the store clerks that since the rent is higher in 999 Mall, the stores in 999 also charge higher prices for what they’re selling. So I usually still go to 168 rather than 999, although this picture I took in 999 Mall in March shows the much wider aisles and definitely less people shopping.
Going back to my Divisoria finds last Saturday, for clothes, I like getting basic pieces such as leggings and cardigans in 168. There are trendy items here too and if you’re the type who think that you shouldn’t spend too much on trendy stuff that will go away after one season, then better buy them here rather in the usual malls.
My finds:
Black leggings (P150)
Purple cardigan and white cardigan (P250 each) –bargained down from P320 since my girlfriends and I bought a total of 7 cardigans
Leopard print, coral, and blush scarves at P100 each
Cobalt blue skinny jeans (P400)
Belts at just P50 each!
Now, it’s on to the accessories. 168 is definitely a treasure trove of girly goodies and accessories that will make your eyes grow wide at the cheap prices and variety. You won’t find diamonds here but if you’re looking for the trendy stuff, look no more than 168 and I’m telling you, you will not shop in the mall again for accessories. After shopping here, you’ll regret having to buy accessories at Forever 21 or bazaars. For example, I saw a bracelet selling in Power Plant for P380 and it was just about P90 in 168!!
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You want bangles? I’ll give you bangles! ![]() |
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Earrings |
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Similar looking earrings are being sold at Forever 21 at 4x the price! |
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Necklaces |
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The arm party is just starting! |
“Belt” bracelets at P40 each (from P50 retail) and studded bracelets at P80 each (from P90 retail)
Earrings at P40 each (from P50 retail)
Tribal print earrings (P20)
Bracelets (P60 each)
Bangle set (P80)
Tassel earrings (P35/ 3 for 100)
Travel-themed charm bracelet (P100)
Antique gold cut-out necklace P160 (bargained down from P180)
More arm party bracelets (P50 each)
3. Wear comfortable clothes. It’s a good idea to wear leggings and a fitted shirt so that it would be easier for you to fit clothes (most of the stores don’t have fitting rooms and you would have to estimate the fit of what you’re buying or wear them over your clothes).
4. Bring cash. Most stores don’t accept credit cards. But if you run out of cash, there are ATMs all over 168 and 999 (but maybe it’s also a good idea to leave your ATM cards with you so that you won’t be tempted to withdraw more money and over-shop! haha).
5. Bring a big eco/reusable bag. Aside from being eco-friendly, you will really need a big bag (or two!) especially if you plan to do a lot of shopping.
6. It helps to know some Chinese phrases and numbers, especially Fookien. This has worked with me so many times already whenever I haggle down the prices with the mostly Fil-Chi owners :). And when you haggle, don’t haggle just with the tindera/ store staff but haggle directly with the owner (more often than not, they’re Chinese/Fil-Chi and sit at a table where the money is kept)!
7. Enjoy the whole Divisoria experience! Before you can go home and take pride in your bargain treasures, you must really go through and enjoy the whole process of hunting down your fab finds in Divisoria—with all the chaos, and the sights, sounds, and smells that make it, truly, a one-of-a-kind shopping destination in the Philippines!
Happy shopping! Cheers!
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Girlfriends & Divisoria arm party finds |
LOVE the travel-themed bracelet. I miss shopping in Divisoria! Now that the crowd has thinned post back-to-school insanity, I’ma head there soon!
Hi Gay! Of course you’d like the charm bracelet–it is so you! 🙂 Yes, the best time to go to Divisoria is after school opens and of course, right before the Christmas season 🙂
I am green with envy! Thank you for the awesome tips and photos! You will be my tour guide next year ha?
The necklace is worth the price! Goes well with your skintone. Can’t wait for the arm party post!
I promise! Let’s bring Gabby and it will be not only a shopping spree but a “cultural” tour of the Philippine slice of life as well 🙂 hehe. I’m sure, whatever trends there will be next year, we’ll find great bargain stuff in DV!
Totally love your necklace!
I miss Divisoria! Definitely a must-go the next time I visit ;p
Chai! Nice to see you here! 🙂 Thanks for dropping by my blog 🙂 Let me know about your next visit back home 🙂
Love shopping at Divisoria! I usually have my mom with me and a family friend (who’s a nun!) when we shop there since they both have so much stamina. Same as me! Hehehe! In fact, we might go there in December when we come home. Syempre the Little One will be stayong at our home in Cavite along with her dada since I refuse to bring her at Divi at such a young age. Takot akong mawala sya e. Heheheh! =)
I plan on going back to 2 new stalls I noticed at 168 last time I was there. They were selling these really cute stationeries and notebooks. Wanna buy a few for some scrapbooking and album projects I plan on finishing.
Another new thing we do now is we arrive there really early (as in 6am) on a weekend and park at the nearly-built undergroud parking area at 168. Such a blessing! Unlike before we’d commute there and take a cab home. You can just imagine how loaded with stuff we’d be. So parking is so convinient and so handy for us. =)
Are there Divisoria “alternatives” there in SG? If you find the place, do let me know! 🙂 I looove the stalls in 168 selling paper stuff and abubot–so many, many things to buy! 🙂
Pwede ba ako sumama next time you go? I am so obsessed with bracelets now.
Sure! Although I don’t think I’ll be going anytime soon—I would have to depreciate first my recent hoard 🙂
I love going to Divisoria, too! I usually go with my mommy-friends to buy stationery, stickers, notebooks for the kids… and usually it’s timed right before the Chinese Mooncake dice game. We buy the prizes for the kids there. hehe. mga cheapo moms.:)
I love the Mooncake dice game!! I attended one and it was so much fun!! 🙂 And I agree, Divisoria is the perfect place to buy all those prizes and knickknacks! :0
I love Divisoria. I went back to the Philippines last month and it was crazy because of back to school deals. I’m pressed I couldn’t find any of the stuff you have! All the accessories I found were tacky as hell, lol. Do you like to go to Greenhills? I love that place too.
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Hi Gazel! Yes, don’t go to Divisoria during back to school season, unless you’re specifically there for school supplies 🙂 Greenhills is ten minutes away from my house and that’s another bargain heaven too. Although Greenhills is more upscale and there are some stuff being sold there at much higher prices than in Divisoria, there are still some great buys in Greenhills which you won’t ever find in Divisoria. I hope the next time you come back for a visit to the Philippines, you’ll go home with great buys from Divisoria then 🙂
hi just want to ask, san ka me divisoria mo na bli yung mga cutie na bracelet? i mean sang part? :)) thanks1 super like ko yungprang studds :))
Hi, Mica. It’s being sold in lots of stores in 168 and 999 so you won’t miss getting one 🙂 Good luck!
rteally? 🙁 why cant i find it? 🙁
im just so curious, sang floor b kaw banda bumili? :)) sorry!
As I’ve stated in my post, we shopped for the accessories in the first accessories store that we saw. It was in the first floor, right near the escalators (coming from Soler Street). And I’m pretty sure I saw other stores inside selling the bracelets with the studs.
now im itching to go to DV! :))
Lovely necklaces and bracelets!
My last visit to Divisoria was the week before Christmas last month. Too crowded but I enjoyed the trip. Got some really nice accessories, too. And cheap tops. It’s always a fun and sulit shopping there! 🙂
I enjoyed reading your blog. I agree that divisoria is a shopping mecca for fashionable people but is in a tight budget. i myself love buying accessories at Divi. they can be really cheap compared to those in the malls.
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I grew in the Divi area! I miss it already. I’m all the way here in my Pasig condo now and it takes so long to go back there.
divisoria one of the affordable market in the philippines. But I have own making Tokong Short, Long Short and sexy short. The same price, affordable price P100. I’m sure you like the quantity the same in mall. If u interested just visit at my facebook account for sample pictures. grace gumban puertas
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Keep up the posts like this, this is incredibly entertaining to watch unfold. I go Divi once a month and I really love shopping girly things in there! 🙂
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