As if we needed any more reason to love shopping and enjoy strolling in the malls these days, MarQuee Mall at A. Gueco Avenue in Angeles City, PampangaΒ presents itself as another elegant, exciting and vibrant retail center where you can spend just about the entire day shopping, dining, relaxing and simply having fun while bonding with your family, friends or yourself.
Last Sunday was my third time to visit MarQuee Mall. My last two visits were merely stopovers from our trip to Manila-Olongapo and didn’t last long. This time around, together with blogger friends, I had the chance to explore the entire mall in seven hours. Whoa! Seven freaking hours? Don’t rush to think that this duration was long! π Considering the wide variety of activities and things you can see and do inside, seven hours is not really enough.
By emphasizing convenience and entertainment, MarQuee Mall welcomes people in its festive marketplace. Gone are the days where malls house only retail shops and restaurants. To be exact, there are also spots allocated for games and events as well.
Joy Race: My Shopping Experience at MarQuee Mall in Pampanga
After having lunch at Apag Marangle (click here to read my food review), we discussed how we would go about the MarQuee Mall Joy Race. The objective of the joy race is to experience shopping at MarQuee Mall in Pampanga and spend PhP 5,000 in three hours using an electronic gift certificate (EGC) to transact purchases inside the mall.
As much as possible, we must be able to capture something worthy and not seen in Manila. With the limited time given, I felt panicky and overwhelmed with budgeting given the plenty of stores to enter and items to choose from. At the onset, we planned to move as a group, but it was not long when we split our ways to cover and “conquer” more stores that pertain particularly to our own interests. Shopping time started at about 2:30PM and ended at 5:30PM.
First stop was Aldo. OMG, the Aldo in MarQuee Mall is a sale shop. The promos were too tempting: “Buy 1, Take 1,” prices of shoes from PhP 5000 go down to PhP 1500, PhP 1200 and PhP 800, and prices of accessoriesΒ dropped to up to 70% off. π
I bought one gold-plated necklace for a lucky reader. π (See giveaway details below.)
We went through the fancy aisles one by one, happy to walk into several stalls with the SALE sign displayedβin celebration of the recent Independence Day. Apparently, MarQuee Mall had its four-day sale in the weekend (June 12-15, 2014). Now, prices are back to normal, and we’re just lucky to have availed of some great items at a huge discount. Whew! The MarQuee Mall’s Joy Race was truly fun and pleasurable as it was pressuring. I swear my arms are still aching after carrying all the shopping bags… not that I’m complaining. π
MarQuee Mall Beauty and Fashion Haul
Here, ladies and gentlemen, are my purchases: (1) Shower Gels (PhP 237 each) from The Body Shop; (2) Black and White Handbag (PhP 1699.50) from Charles and Keith; (3) Black and GoldΒ Gladiator Sandals (PhP 999.50) from Charles and Keith; (4)Β L’Oreal Color Riche Anti-Aging Serum True Red Lipstick (PhP 625) from Metro Department Store; (5) Lavender Skirt (PhP 380) from Cache Cache; (6) Mint Skort (PhP 380) from Cache Cache; (7) Beauty Set (Shower Gel, Body Scrub and Body Lotion) (PhP 179) from Metro Department Store; and (8) Gold-plated Cross Long Necklace (PhP 199) from ALDO Sale Shop.
PROMOTION PRIZES: I will be giving away these items: Shower Gels from The Body Shop, L’Oreal Color Riche Anti-Aging Serum True Red Lipstick, Body Luxurious Beauty Set and the Gold-plated Cross Long Necklace from ALDO Sale Shop.
HOW TO JOIN THE GIVEAWAY AND WIN THE PRIZES:Β To join, please follow the mechanics on the Rafflecopter below. Note: Accomplish the first five MANDATORY STEPS to count! πΒ This giveaway is open for all residents of the Philippines. It will run for two weeks: from June 17, 2014 to July 1, 2014. The winner will be contacted via email. If he/she does not respond within 48 hours, another winner will be selected.
Update: Winner is abby_matic!
Style Origin: High Street Fashion Show with Live Performance by Ely Buendia
Our awesome experience at MarQuee Mall did not end after the Joy Race. At 5:30PM, the high street fashion show started in the Activity Center, and it was immediately followed by the live concert performance by Mr. Ely Buendia and his band.
Multiple models in different ages and races went down the catwalk, and we witnessed the collaboration of local and global high-profile brands through the celebration of fashion and style at Style Origin. It was my first time to watch a mall fashion show in front row seat! Excitement filled me in upon seeing people with excellent taste in clothing walking in good posture.
The models’ outfits were put to pristine condition. Hosted by Joey Mead, the event went on smoothly. Cheers from the audience were heard throughout the show, and they were all well deserved.
Without a long break, Ely Buendia (lead vocalist of the popular Pinoy rock band Eraserheads) made a quick entrance to the stage. I’m not a big fan but I also was captivated with his music, surprisingly. π
Cocktail foods were provided just in time to quench my hunger. Yay!
They were decent, small portions of deliciousness. Plus, they were nicely presented on platters and cute boxes. Mostly an utter downfall: the more fattening these foods are, the more people like them! On some days, these are treated as snacks. But on that night, I called it dinner. π
Good luck to all those who will join my giveaway! Thanks for reading till the end of this post! Have you visited MarQuee Mall lately? Which are your favorite stores/restaurants? Come on, feel free to comment down below and share your thoughts. π
By the way, thanks, Aldous, for the invite! π
About Rochkirstin Santos-Sioco
Health and technology freak. Food and lifestyle blogger with a large appetite for food and travel.
The mall isn’t near me so I can’t visit, but you sure scored some goodies there. The fashion show had cute looks coming down the runway!
If it were only near, I bet you’d be rushing for their bargains. π MarQuee Mall has stores for everyone. It has both local and international brands, so this is considered as a big go-to mall in Pampanga.
Looks Like A Fabulous Place To Shop So Mush To Do & See Love All The Great Styles!
Hi Lisa! Yup, it’s great to visit here when you love to shop. MarQuee Mall houses stores that run the gamut from high end to mass market places.
I love all of your picks especially those cute skirts.
Thanks, Michelle! I’m loving pastel clothing right now. π
If we were closer i can see my wife in there..
Your wife would surely like their good selection of stores at all price points. It’s worth a stop! π
Looks like you had a great time, and lots of great purchases!
We really did. It was my first time to actually spend PhP 5000 worth of purchases in one day in one mall! π
That is a super huge mall. Love all the special events. The lavender skirt, is so pretty. Enjoyed my visit.
Thanks, Paula! π I can describe our experience here as “aerobic shopping.” I literally had to brisk walk or worse, run, to buy all the items needed in the limited time and budget to complete the Joy Race.
The food looks absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! However, unless I’m there to get what I want and get out, seven hours seems a bit stressful to me. So glad my wife has girlfriends where they can enjoy their time in that environment, lol…
Haha true! I would also think that 7 hours of shopping is just too much. I have spent eight hours walking in Singapore but that was the entire strip from Newton, Orchard, Somerset to Dhoby Ghaut before, but never had I experienced spending that much time only at one location until this MarQuee Mall shopping and leisure escapade. π
Looks like a great mall! And the products you got seem to be of very good quality. Great day!
Products being sold here are not dirt cheap as you can find them elsewhere in other malls, but there are just a few which are unique in MarQuee Mall.
i love shopping, so any reason to hit the mall works for me! looks like a fun time
Normally we visit the mall just to eat at restaurants, watch a movie in the cinemas and go grocery shopping. Also, we don’t go to a mall from early on until near its closing time hehe. I had never thought shopping for so long could be this fun. π
i am lucky to live near New York City which has the best shopping in the world, imho
Wow! Cheers to you, Miriam. π I wish I can also visit NY to shop at least once in this lifetime.
I’ve always a reason to hit the mall and if I don’t have one I might still go and check my favorite stores or I could miss a sale.
We were lucky that MarQuee Mall stores were offering promos that day. Discounts were up to 70%! It was crazy, one of the best times in the year to shop for presents. π
Seven hours in a big mall sounds about right. π What a wonderful place full of colour, fun and style.
Great shopping trip for you too.
Yup, it was a great shopping trip. I was exhausted at the end of the day but also felt fulfilled. π
Wow, looks like an amazing place to visit. Wish we had malls like that here. Thanks for all of those pretty pictures π
You’re welcome. I’m pleased to share. π It is a beautiful and bright mall. With stores galore, MarQuee Mall can be everyone’s happy place!
This mall looks awesome!
Yup! I don’t have any real complaints other than… there’s no food court (or it’s just that I didn’t get to see it), some restrooms require PhP 10 entrance fee, and a number of staffs I’ve encountered worked very slow.
Great budgeting Roch. I would have spent the P5,000 probably in one or two items only.
Haha I could not dare to get only one or two items because I always have my family at the back of my mind. When I’m buying anything, wherever and whenever, my decision point would include the questions: “Will my sister/mom like this?”, “Will I use this once or more than once a month?”, “Won’t I regret buying this?” and it goes on. That’s why I really need time to consider all those before going to the cashier and go with the purchase transaction. π
You are such a good daughter. It makes me admire you as a person more.
It pays off to be thoughtful that way. Thank you. π
And being the Roch fan that I am, I should say, You should be in the fashion show.
Oh come on. Haha thanks, Franc! Oh yeah, how I wish! π
You’re pretty enough to be a model Roch. =>
Thanks, Franc. π
I badly wanna visit Marquee Mall!!
MarQuee Mall offers lifestyle and definitely it has a lot of variety. This place can get crowded at times, therefore be patient when you’re trying to venture your way through here, especially in the parking lot hehe.
I also like the look of Marquee mall, which goes to all Ayala Mall. They just make the mall feel refreshing.
Yup, I agree. The look and ambiance is neat and elegant. But I should add, ehem… “the big blue and white” is still where my heart is. π
I wish I was there to do the MarQuee Mall Joy Race, you purchased some really good things. my favorite was the shower stuff from body shop. I was just at the mall and got some twilight woods body spray, it smells great.
Nice! I like things that smell great. I hope that whoever wins the shower gels in the giveaway would like them, too. π
This is a great place, i wish i was there. I really want to go to MarQuee Mall and look around.
If your dear girl friends love shoes, you should recommend them to visit MarQuee Mall’s ALDO Sale Shop and the many other shoe outlets. π
This mall looks like a great place to check out! They have so many beautiful things to look at!
Glad you noticed! A first-time visitor will feel overwhelmed with many stores to check out. π
that looks like a great mall and i’m kind of jelly on all the shoe options. I love shoes and bags!
Me too! I didn’t used to love shoes and bags until I become more exposed to fashion and realizing the impact of dressing up for presentation.
I haven’t been to Marquee mall along NLEX, I go past it on my way to Manel’s factory in Clark. Will try to drop by sometime. The give-away is a nice thought.
Yup, the giveaway will run until July 1 so you have plenty of time to submit entries. π
Looks like an amazing place for shopping, such a wide variety of options to choose from.
This mall is a must for any tourist in need of some shopping during their stay.
the facade of the mall looks very nice- the architectural design. basing from your pictures there certainly alot of activities to do inside the new mall. Those items you bought are really awesome especially the gladiator sandals…
Thanks, Jay Mee! I had a hard time choosing which one to pick among the selection of shoes. The gladiator sandals from Charles and Keith used to be PhP 1999 and then the price went down to PhP 999.50! Happy to lock down a good bargain. π
Looks like an amazing mall and wish I could spend a day there doing everything. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, Rebecca. I don’t frequent malls these days, and this experience just made me relive my mall-hopping crave. π
Looks like a new haven for shopping and of course, the food establishments. Also, I joined the giveaway, hoping to win for my ladies here at home.
MarQuee Mall is not exactly new anymore, but not a lot of people in Manila know about it because it’s quite far from the city. Yup, I have received your entries, Fernando. Good luck! π
Looks like a blast, great clothes, shoes, men models (lol) and food! great haul as well!
Thanks, Natalie! MarQuee Mall has got everything that you need to satisfy the shopaholic frenzy. π
I wish there is a mall like this nearby, I will be malling all day just hanging out with my kids. Getting a lot of walks, great exercise. Don’t need to spend a lot of money to enjoy.
You’re right. I think many people hang out in the mall not to buy anything but to go people-watching and scouring some new finds in the markets in the hope to get them next time for a better deal. Also, there are events and some more entertainment that lead even more to staying. π
Ohh, I love Body Shop products. Finally they are available in my country as well. And i absolutely want a bag like that for my summer outfit π
Hi Johanna! The Body Shop is totally one of my one-stop shops for beauty products because the ingredients are safe and the quality is good. The white and black bag looks classic and I’m so happy that I got it. π
I never realized that Marquee Mall looked so nice.. I like your picks too and I will definitely join your contest.
Thanks, Leira! Sure, good luck to you. π
What a fun, exciting event. Love fashion shows at new mall openings. MOA in Minnesota has a few fashion shows a year.
The fashion show mall was awesome, another successful Style Origin event this year. π
Wow wahat a great mall…everything are already there…I hope pampanga and that mall is near to mg place…I always looking a bargain store to shop for my three kids…oh you are so lucky to go there…goodluck to your contest anyways…
Thanks, Rosemarie! At least you now know what to see and do when you’re in MarQuee Mall, Pampanga. π
There’s a lot of fun visiting MarQuee Mall, sweets look delicious. Good giveaway! π
Thanks, Joren! I saw several restaurants that are worth a try. I’ll make sure to dine in there in my next visit. π
This looks like fun. I’m hoping my mall/area does something similar
Malls run such events occasionally. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram so you will know more of their promotions and news. π
I love that AYALA MALLS Style Origins continues in several of its other malls. So that it can be appreciated by people from all walks of life.
Yup, I have read several articles about Style Origin and they never fail to amuse people.
Hoping to win the giveaway ’cause it’s been four years of blogging I never received any items from establishments and giveaways.
Aww.. π Hehe that’s so sweet of you to join on behalf of your kids. I also try entering online contests and win only like 1/10 of the time.
Oh my gosh! This is more than a mall! this is an amusement park or fair or something! I could spend all day here! Would have loved to see that fashion show!
I don’t know about other people but I really feel more at home and convenient when in a mall rather than in an amusement park these days. I like the songs played in the fashion show. They make me want to join the runway. Haha. π
Lovely mall! Wish I could visit there next time π
Hi Sam! Shopping here was definitely an experience and truly an exhausting one. You need to wear sneakers… please don’t try to wear heels here. π
We do not have a MarQuee Mall here in Montreal but during the summer time we have a street fashion show similar to the MarQuee Mall. I will be sure to attend so that I can see if we get yummy goodies like what you got.
I see. π That’s nice. I know that there are plenty of great malls as well in Montreal. Feel free to share about your goodies here!
OMG, i just bought the EXACT same lavender skirt and mint skort from Cache Cache YESTERDAY! How CRAZY is that? LOL! And i can definitely spend more than 7 hours in a mall and feel like it’s only been 1 hour *LOL*. Asian and our obsession with malls… Anyway, such fun activity! Wish we’ll have this kind of activity in Indonesia soon!
Whoa, what a coincidence!! Haha it goes to show that we have probably the same taste in clothing. π
PS : And that Daisy bag from Aldo… i just gotta comment on that. Sadly it seems like our local Aldo branches don’t carry the quirkier styles that’s absolutely my taste!
I like quirky bags too. Mostly I just buy them from online. Yeah, they’re also quite rare to find one that’s really cute and unique (weird in a good way) here locally as well.
Nice experience you have, i rarely go to the mall, often times just to buy something then go back home
Haha I think that’s just normal for guys. There’s only a few friends I know who love shopping as much as women do.
I have always been planning to go back to Angeles. And maybe have lunch or dinner at Marquee Mall with friends. Reading your review about Apag Marangle next! π
This is one of the best places to hang out when in Angeles. Plenty of finds and eats in one establishment π Thanks, Yamito!
This is a new candidate for the best event we attended this year. What do you think, pal? It was fun from start to finish.
I agree. Everything we did that day was worthwhile. I’m so happy that I joined in. π
Joined the giveaway π I guess you had a blast during the event.
Yes, I did. π Thanks for joining, Kath, and good luck to you!
My friend just bought her cute and unique pencil case from that mall. Luckily, you had a nice experience in the Marquee Mall Joy Race shopping all the way!
The pencil case must be really a looker. Yes, I can say I’m blessed with opportunities and I’m thankful. π
I have also been in this Mall only as a stopover before. But a Mall Joy Race sounds like a lot of fun, especially if you are not spending your own money. Haha! That Ely Buendia is a favorite of mine, you sure got a close-up view of him performing live, so lucky!
Hehe yup this mall used to be just a stopover place for us, too. I spent the EGC credits like I was only using my own money so deciding for which items to get took a looong time. π But call me poor or ignorant for not knowing how Ely Buendia looks like until that mini concert. Whaha so naive leh. π
I love seeing pictures of store and shops from other places. It’s so interesting to see all the differences and similarities.
I agree. When I watch celebrities shopping on TV in different countries, I not only look for the items they shop for but also the overall designs of their malls/stores. π Visual marketing of the merchandise is always interesting.
I love sale items! too bad I didn’t get the chance to visit the mall. Love your picks! π
Thanks, Meryll! Follow the Facebook page to stay tuned on its sale dates. π
Whenever we are in the north, this would always be our stop for eating and malling, just to have a take a little rest as we bound going home to the south. Good to know there are more stores to visit.
Yup. MarQuee Mall contains almost every store that I always look for when in a mall. Safe to say, I like it here.
shoppping!!!! Who would mind?? Me definitely not π
For sure. Especially when you’re given a budget – money to spend that’s not your own! π
I haven’t been to Marquee mall because it’s too far from where I live. Fabulous giveaway!
Thanks, Peachy! It’s also far from where we live so I’m thankful to MarQuee Mall for sending me here for the second time.
i have been meaning to visit Marquee Mall but never found the time. those looks like fab giveaway prizes. joining + trying my luck π
Thank you and good luck. π
Wow ang saya!!! Sayang wasn’t able to go kasi may pasok. Sana pala nag absent ako π
Oh sayang! You and Ehya look so alike, btw. π
OMG!! I won!! I already respond to your email!! Thank you so much!! More power & God bless!!
-Abby M
Yes! Thanks for joining and you’re much welcome! Till next time. π