It Pays To Be Filipino

So a few weeks ago, Charissa and Kathy accompanied me downtown LA to find alternatives to the Jim Helm dress that we loved for a bridesmaid dress because it was too expensive. Basically, there's a section in LA called The Fashion District, and that's definitely the place to be to find deal on everything, cloth, clothes, shoes, etc. Before this excursion, I have never been there before, and I think after this experience, I'll go there again. We found a dress right away, but we didn't make an order yet because I wanted to be sure.

Yesterday, I went with Michelle to return to the same store and make a final order. It was good, too, because Michelle could try the dress on and make sure she got the right size. After all that, the sales woman called the factory, and they told her that they would not do a special order for them for the dresses in that color we wanted. They would have to buy about a 100 dresses not just the 6 dresses that I would need. I was kind of a little disappointed because it was hard enough finding this dress, and the other dresses in the store just didn't have the right look. I felt stressed out. With the upcoming curling tournament and everything going on, I wasn't sure when I could go dress hunting again. Then the owner came out and talked to me. He asked if I was Filipino, and of course I said yes with a big smile. He looked at the dress, and said, "Ok, I'll do this for you." He told me that his girlfriend was Filipino, and she told him to give all the Filipinos a discount. It was just going to take 6 weeks. I thought that should be more than enough time to get the dresses and then get it altered; so I made the purchase, and it is DONE. I thank his girlfriend for putting out that good karma for all Filipino customers, and I wish her all the good luck. May their relationship blossom with many children because I got my bridesmaids' dresses. =P

It's kind of a coincidence that all of this happened, but I am very happy that it did. I think there is someone up there looking out for us. I mean I could have just left the store, swearing up a storm, but we decided to stay just a bit longer to find some alternatives. And that's just when the owner arrived to save the day.

So I am recommending this store for anyone who wants to find an affordable evening dress:

Nobell
950 Santee St.
#8
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Tell them the little Filipino sent you.