Koreans love their fashion, that's a fact. More than the clothes, however, they are also known for their stylish, pretty and oftentimes colorful accessories and trinkets. In the recent past, it was a chore to even try to get a hold of these items normally worn by our favorite K-pop celebs; Filipinos could only order them online. Those days are over.
C.N.A., the first "Korean fancy shop" in the Philippines is finally here and these are some of the things that you can hoard from the store!
It was only recently that Filipina women became comfortable wearing big and vibrant accessories as they were mostly reserved for kids under the age of seven. C.N.A. has a variety of headbands to choose from - huge ribbons, spikes, glitters, laces, polka dots, you name it, C.N.A. has it.
The shop sells all sorts of styles and designs of earrings like those made with real crystals and 92.5% silver. However, these ones with the yellow tag are the most popular and sellable. They are not only unique and stylish, they also go for only Php 60 a pair! Talk about great value for your money!
Rings aren't just limited to bling-bling and "mommy gold" anymore. Korean women like their rings dainty but of course there are those who like the big, colorful ones that pop out when you wear them. Oh, and C.N.A. has couple rings, too for times when couple shirts are not enough…
In the past, these kinds of clips were usually just worn by pre-schoolers but they have evolved to be a legit fashionable item. The shop has dozens of clips ranging from the basic solid colors to those which are neon and 5-inches in length. They are a hit with both teenagers and yuppies, too!
Fancy shops are not just limited to accessories. C.N.A. Philippines offers a wide range of beauty essentials and cosmetics, all imported from Korea. There are BB Creams, fake eyelashes, hair curlers and many others which will make the kikays' hearts flutter. However, these colorful nail polishes are some of the most popular in the store.
"Geek" glasses may have been popularized by hipsters but Koreans have been sporting them light years ago (please watch the Korean dramas if you don't believe me). Also, you know it's Korean-inspired when the lenses are removed and only the frames are worn. Even American Idol 11 finalist, Heejun Han has performed wearing glass-less frames!
Korea is also famous for its cute planners, diaries, gel pens, stationeries and of course, stickers! The shop has an entire wall dedicated to stickers of different colors and sizes, perfect for the students' new notebooks this school year! Time to personalize your school and office items!
It's been three years since K-pop has swept the nation and because C.N.A. is a Korean shop, it's must to have K-pop items, too! The store sells not only the latest albums from the hottest acts (all imported from Korea) but also K-pop merchandise and collectibles like socks, memo pads, folders, stickers, name tags and the like. The best part is, you don't have to pay and wait for shipping!