People are People (I Think I Love the Shop!)
That night, I bought two items from the boutique. I consider them as little rewards that you should give yourself occasionally. These fab items made my heart jumped for joy, literally. (Yes, I am shallow like that.) I really like them so much I slept that night thinking about the possible occasions I could wear or use them. Lol.
One is a tote bag that made me thrilled the moment I spotted it. I think it’s the only piece of its kind left when I saw it sitting on the shelf. I grabbed it immediately. That time, I intentionally forgot that I had just been gifted with a new bag by Edwin on our 4th Anniversary. I just couldn’t let the opportunity pass. It used to be P699 but I got it for only P199. Isn’t it a beauty?
The other one is a pair of snicker-ish, yellow flat shoes. I have seen it before at two People are People branches (Gateway Mall and SM City Cebu) but did not get around to buying it. The reason? I find it too expensive at P899. But when I checked out People are People-Robinsons Place that night, it was on sale at P499!
I have long wanted to get myself a pair of yellow shoes. I dunno but there is something in yellow that brightens up my mood. I don’t care if it’s high-heeled or flat, so long as it fits my feet well. When I spotted the shoes again (after seeing it at People are People Gateway Mall and SM City Cebu), I told msyelf I’m getting it. So, I looked for the sales girl and asked for a size 7. When she returned, I hastily tried the shoes on and the rest is history. Seriously, don’t you just love them?
I don’t know a lot about People are People. Actually, it was Albie who introduced it to me. I remember my first purchase was a top. Then a dress. Then a pair of shades. And so on. I liked the shop so much I made it a point to drop by its stores in select malls whenever I’m out malling with friends. What I particularly admire about the shop is that it lower its prices fast. The secret here is don’t buy the item outright. Wait for some months and I assure you, when you come back to the store the price of that item has already went down. I think it’s a smart strategy since the faster you sell those items, the better. The selling process is a cycle, if you know what I mean. Low price = Big profit.
I think I’m starting to love People are People. The name of the shop itself is a statement of boldness, individuality and modernity. It has cool and forward-looking attitude which I think are what set it apart from other shops in the Metro. It certainly is a haven for people wanting not just to look good but also to feel good.
People are People sells trendy clothes, apparels, accessories and other stuff for young people. It carries different brands (mostly sourced from the States) and I noticed that most of their items are unique, you simply cannot find it else where. I dunno but I have a feeling this shop will stay for long. If that happens, I’d be very happy.
One thing that needs improvement though about the shop is the service. Two of the stores I visited had quite snobbish staff (or are they just busy arranging and checking stocks?) and didn’t go the extra mile to assist the clients (me included). I hope the management makes sure each client is treated as guest. We’ll surely appreciate it.
Anyway, People are People has more than a dozen branches:
1. Ground Level, Glorietta IV
Ayala Center, Makati City
2. Level II, Powerplant Mall
Rockwell Complex, Makati City
3. The 5th Shangri-La Plaza Mall
Mandaluyong City
4. Level II, SM Mall of Asia
SM Central Business Park
Bay City, Pasay City
5. Level II, Gateway Mall
Araneta Center, Cubao, Q.C.
6. 3rd Level, Bldg. B
SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
7. Level M2, Tri-Noma Mall
North EDSA, Quezon City
8. G/F Eastwood Citywalk 2
Cyberpark, Libis, Q.C.
9. The Podium, 4th Level
Ortigas Center, Q.C.
10. 3rd Level, The Block
SM North EDSA, Quezon City
11. Level III, Robinson’s Galleria
Ortigas Avenue cor. EDSA, Q.C.
12. Level II, Robinson’s Place
P. Faura Wing, Malate
Manila
13. 2nd Level, New Wing
Alabang Town Center, Alabang
Muntinlupa City
14. Level III, Robinson’s Place
Metro East, Pasig City
15. Upper G/F, SM South Mall
Las Piñas City, M.M.
16. Ground Floor, SM City
Pampanga Annex
17. Upper G/F SM City
Marilao, Bulacan
18. Level 1, Robinson’s Place
Starmills, San Fernando
Pampanga
19. 2nd Level, North Wing
SM City Cebu, Mabolo
Cebu City
Have you ever been to a People are People shop? How did you find its products? 
I was in Robinson’s Malate. Haha! Cool. I know that’s not the one you were in but you listed it. Haha! Shopping. I need to do a little shopping for myself. That’d help lift my spirits. Of course, nothing too extravagant, I’m penny pinching for the rest of the year.
Love ya sister!
“That night, I bought two items from the boutique. I consider them as little rewards that you should give yourself occasionally. These fab items made my heart jumped for joy, literally. (Yes, I am shallow like that.) I really like them so much I slept that night thinking about the possible occasions I could wear or use them. Lol.
“One is a tote bag that made me thrilled the moment I spotted it. Isn’t it a beauty?
“The other one is a pair of snicker-ish, yellow flat shoes . . . I have long wanted to get myself a pair of yellow shoes. I dunno but there is something in yellow that brightens up my mood. I don’t care if it’s high-heeled or flat, so long as it fits my feet well. When I spotted the shoes again, I told msyelf I’m getting it. Seriously, don’t you just love them?”
Don’t ask my why, but for some reason the delight you express for pretty things reminded me of this song, from South Pacific:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMO72_TF9JY#
People are People is really a great shop! I love their tshirt designs and the skirts are to die ofr hehehe…. SO fab
oh, i love shopping at robinson’s too coz they have loads of bargains! i want a bag, too
@teddy: actually, it’s the same robinsons. i just used ermita instead of malate because i entered the mall via padre faura wing.hehe. i need to penny pinch, too!
@chuck: haha. now i’m curious…will try to check that song out…
@lagawan: see, more and more people are appreciating the shop..you’re right with all that you said.
@kengkay: correct! i have loved robinsons since college, my university was a few steps away.
you gotta check http://www.heywhereyou.com/blog which might make you rethink your ¨love¨ of PrP =)
@anonymous: ok…
Thank you so much for this post. Very, very helpful! Im from Cebu and we only have 1 PRP branch here. I just saw the loveliest gold pumps I've been scouting for for months now, but Im still in the processing of saving up, so I dont want to splurge just yet. Im going to Manila in April, and Im very hopeful I can find the gold pumps in one of those 15+ branches there! Thank you for putting this up
@gayle: thanks. good luck on your search for the gold pumps!