LET'S PLAY!

WE'VE MOVED!

2008-06-23T18:16:00.000-07:00

we have a new home! please check out

http://www.marialoving.com

we've got an awesome interactive webmag, shop area, and loads more!

some of the clothes photos got left behind in this site so please still feel free to browse and leave a comment if you like something :D

MAKE LOVE NOT WAR's SITE

2008-04-27T05:49:00.000-07:00

hi guys!

if you watched US girls april 27 episode you may have seen that the store's site was listed at this one. SORRY!! but this is Maria's domain. we are MakeLoveNotWar's sister company though so we will redirect you to
www.peacedudes.multiply.com
to check out the stores' complete listings of items sold at the store.

Oh! and remember Maria is also STOCKED THERE!!so hurry now and visit the store and funkify girlify and rocky-ify your wardrobe!

little girl blue

2008-03-30T00:16:00.000-07:00

a ruffle here and there

2008-03-30T00:10:00.000-07:00

We are in-love with ruffles!

Blue-green chiffon dress with purple chiffon sash.

can be worn loose or wrap the purple sash and voila! a defined hip

new additions to the Maria family!

2008-02-10T18:47:00.001-08:00

1. Maria travel bags- Bags that are made to stand out from the monotonous sea of black blue and grey bags at the airport. Maria bags are easy to spot but hard to forget. Comes in limited pieces per design

2. Maria handmade dolls- We comissioned morbie dolls to make us special Maria dolls who wear dresses made out of the scraps of cloth leftover from the making of Maria clothes. We love recycling! (dolls are available for purchase)

3. Maria eco bags- Maria girls believe in saving our mother earth and support this by using less of plastic bags and using more of these uber cute canvass bags! free after Php3,000 worth of Maria merchandise or available to be purchased by itself

For questions and whatnots,
Contact us!
Mobile: +639175530450
Landline: 024087991

Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

Samba!

2008-02-10T18:29:00.000-08:00

Empire cute cotton tube dress with black hem details!

Model: Kerin Ching

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Landline: 024087991

Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

2008-02-10T17:42:00.000-08:00

Silver silk tiered top wth braided straps

Model: Kerin Ching

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Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

silver cake,is what i want

2008-02-10T17:36:00.000-08:00

Silver silk halter top with neckline detail

Model: Kerin Ching

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Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

do me up in black and white

2008-02-10T17:33:00.000-08:00

Black and white silk dress

Model: Kerin Ching

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Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

funky teacher!

2008-02-10T17:30:00.000-08:00

Its the funky teacher dress!

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Patch pocket dress re-issue!

2008-02-10T17:18:00.000-08:00

We changed up the sleeveless dress with patch pockets

and had it made in cotton knit material for those hot summer days!

Model: Kerin Ching

For questions and whatnots,
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Landline: 024087991

Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

2008-02-10T17:14:00.000-08:00

Do the polka!

polka dot silk dress with butterfly sleeves

Model:Kerin Ching

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2008-02-10T17:11:00.000-08:00

Tiered silk dress with capiz details!

Model: Kerin Ching

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we'll be going around in circles

2008-02-10T17:07:00.000-08:00

This piece is actually a skirt that can be used as a top

and has a pretty suede feel to the fabric, so cool!

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2008-02-10T16:58:00.000-08:00

Cotton cobalt blue bib dress,

pretty don't you think?

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2008-02-10T16:54:00.001-08:00

Here comes the pink version of the already sold out blue ruffled dress!

grab it while you can :D

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2008-02-10T16:50:00.000-08:00

The jumper dress is back,and with new colors to boot!

available in fuschia,blue and maroon

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2008-02-10T16:33:00.000-08:00

Stretch cotton ruffle-sleeves with baby collar dress
comes in pretty blue and pink!

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2008-02-10T16:25:00.001-08:00

Tiered silk strapless dress

for those glam-o-rous beach dates!

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2008-02-10T16:17:00.000-08:00

Nude chiffon semi-bias dress

with nude and brown belt

For questions and whatnots,

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gonna dress me up in stripes,love.

2008-02-10T04:38:00.000-08:00

Striped blue and purple silk dress with waist cinching belt

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she shines like a disco ball

2008-01-04T00:09:00.000-08:00

Crushed satin two toned silver dress

This cocktail dress is so lovely it can be worn to formal-ish events!

Model: Camille Cabreira
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

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lady, where you going tonight?

2008-01-04T00:04:00.000-08:00

And for someting a little special that we used,

the chiffon dress is embossed with velvet flowers!

cool huh?

Model: Camille Cabreira
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

For questions and whatnots,Contact us!
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goth girl

2008-01-04T00:01:00.000-08:00

Black Jacquard Sweetheart necklined cocktail dress

for those glam evening parties and events!

Model: Camille Cabreira
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

For questions and whatnots,Contact us!
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Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

gold lion

2008-01-03T23:58:00.000-08:00

Empire cut Satin and Chiffon halter dress

Model: Camille Cabreira
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

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Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

electric!

2008-01-03T23:50:00.000-08:00

Electric blue baby doll dress!

Model: Camille Cabreira
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

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Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

Disco baby!

2008-01-03T23:47:00.000-08:00

Halter neck with side ties Chiffon dress with pale gold paisley paisley print

Model: Camille Cabreira
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

For questions and whatnots,

Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

Black magic woman

2008-01-03T23:44:00.000-08:00

Black version of the Linen Voile dress with Sequined patches

Model: Marla Cabanban
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

For questions and whatnots,Contact us!
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Landline: 024087991

Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

hmmmm...

2008-01-03T23:38:00.000-08:00

Linen Voile dress with patch pockets

Model: Marla Cabanban
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

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gween gween gween

2008-01-03T23:33:00.000-08:00

We updated the old green dress with keyhole cut out at the back by adding capiz shells around the neckline. we are getting ready for summer!

Model: Marla Cabanban
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

For questions and whatnots,Contact us!
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Landline: 024087991Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

hearts scHmeaRts!

2008-01-03T23:30:00.000-08:00

Silk drop-waist hearts dress

Model: Marla Cabanban
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

For questions and whatnots,Contact us!
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Hello Yellow!

2008-01-03T23:21:00.000-08:00

Linen voile yellow dress with beading

Model: Marla Cabanban
Photgrapher: Beatriz Borja
Make-up by: Anne Nunez

For questions and whatnots,Contact us!
Mobile: +639175530450
Landline: 024087991Email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

oohhh ohhh!!!

2007-11-13T20:12:00.000-08:00

Maria's favorite dress at the moment! doesn't it look so pretty??

cotton dress with ruffled neckline and sleeves

Php 1950

for inquiries or what not
call: landline (02) 408 7991
Mobile +639175530450
Email us! mariaplays@gmail.com

tube it baby!

2007-11-13T20:07:00.000-08:00

Blue tube dress for those cocktail parties!

dress it up with sparkly accessories and you are good to go!

Php 2,500

for inquiries or what not
call: landline (02) 408 7991
Mobile +639175530450
Email us! mariaplays@gmail.com

sickly sweet re-issue!

2007-11-13T19:58:00.000-08:00

we brought the good ole jumper back!

but this time, with a slight change.

checkered black and LAVENDER (instead of the old white)

jumper dress

Php 1600

for inquiries or what not
call: landline (02) 408 7991
Mobile +639175530450
Email us! mariaplays@gmail.com

work it baby!

2007-11-13T19:52:00.000-08:00

we don't like boring office wear!no no no!

Aqua long sleeved cotton stretch top with ruffled cuffs

Php 1450

for inquiries or what not
call: landline (02) 408 7991
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2007-11-13T19:04:00.000-08:00

Chiffon top with leather strap detail!

Php 1850

for inquiries or what not
call: landline (02) 408 7991
Mobile +639175530450
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2007-11-13T18:52:00.000-08:00

Black and cream patterned chiffon top!

Php 1850

for inquiries or what not
call: landline (02) 408 7991
Mobile +639175530450
Email us! mariaplays@gmail.com

2007-11-13T18:37:00.000-08:00

Silk shift dress with beaded neckline and keyhole back detail

for those chi chi afternoon events!

Php 2,100

for inquiries or what not
call: landline (02) 408 7991
Mobile +639175530450
Email us! mariaplays@gmail.com

do you love me?

2007-11-13T18:28:00.000-08:00

Sleeveless jersey dress with a flouncy skirt perfect accompaniment

while dancing in the park to perky cute songs don you think? ;)

Php 1950

yellow mellow

2007-11-13T18:10:00.000-08:00

Yellow voile dress with sequined flower applique!

Php 1950

for inquiries or what not
call: landline (02) 408 7991
Mobile +639175530450
Email us! mariaplays@gmail.com

puffed sleeve blouses

2007-11-13T17:49:00.000-08:00

Because we still want you to stand out while working!

puffed sleeve blouses in stretch cotton material,comes in blue,purple,and pink

Php 1,250

(high waisted wool skirt sold separately Php 1,150)

for inquiries or what not

call: landline (02) 408 7991

Mobile +639175530450

Email us! mariaplays@gmail.com

lovely day!

2007-10-28T05:24:00.000-07:00

patch dress re-invented!

2007-10-28T04:18:00.000-07:00

Bown cottond dress with black patch pockets for those easy goin' days!

for inquiries and whatnots:

email us! mariaplays@gmail.com

call or text us! +639175530450

Bolero's!boleros!

2007-10-28T03:46:00.000-07:00

Bolero's are instant pieces that can dress up your wardrobe,so we made some for you guys!!

for inquiries and whatnots email us! mariaplays@gmail.com

call or text: +639175530450

Batik like bolero

2007-10-28T03:42:00.000-07:00

black beaded bolero!

2007-10-28T03:26:00.000-07:00

Black beaded Bolero!!!

DRAMA!

2007-09-18T04:45:00.000-07:00

remember lux?one of our first dresses? (chech older pictures) she has a twin,in brown though with very deep purple lace applique :)

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email maria! mariaplays.blogspot.com

floral bib dress!

2007-09-18T04:34:00.000-07:00

Patching it up!

2007-09-17T22:32:00.001-07:00

sleeveless dresses with patch pockets :) comes in green and aqua-ish blue

for questions and whatnots call or text: +639175530450

email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

how to's!

2007-09-02T23:36:00.000-07:00

How to get a hold of Maria!

If you want to see and try on Maria by Isa Alvarez clothing just go and visit MLNW (Make Love Not War) clothing store which is located at 7496 Bagtikan Street San Antonio Village Makati City, Philippines

If you want to order online, just leave a comment on the blog or better yet email us at mariaplays@gmail.com specifying which item you want and what size you want it in!

Maria usually carries small to medium sizes but for you girls who want XS or L just let us know so that we can see if we can alter the existing sizes we have or if not, we will check the availability of the cloth and make it specially for your size.

Please don’t be shy and email/text/call us if you have any questions or whatnots!

*Maria also does special orders for debuts parties and such*

Space cadet!

2007-08-23T04:16:00.001-07:00

Maria channels judy jetson!!

2007-08-23T03:38:00.000-07:00

Paisley braided side tie(s) halter top.perfect for the casual night out!

for inquiries and whatnot:

call or text +639175530450

email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

blue!

2007-08-23T03:35:00.000-07:00

Bib Dress! made out of cotton stretch and printed jersey

for inquiries and whatnots:

call or text +639175530450

email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

Classy Lady

2007-08-23T03:11:00.000-07:00

Cream and peach Sleeveless Lace and chiffon empire cut top .lovely for those classy dates :)

This top was hand dyed with tea leaves and was beaded by hand by the woderful people of Maria Clothing.

For inquiries and whatnots:

call or text +639175530450

email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

sunday mornin' rain is fallin....

2007-08-23T02:49:00.000-07:00

Cream Three sisters dress with hand embroidred flowers

for those lazy sunday afternoons....

for inquiries and whatnots:

call or text +639175530450

email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

we hate to see you go but have a good time!

2007-08-16T01:38:00.001-07:00

HI GUYS!

we sent some of our stuff to Boston, USA to be sold there thru an online site that will be launched in the next month or so...so please wish Maria luck with her foray into the international market!

in the meantime, Maria will be sold in her homeland, the beautiful place called the PHILIPPINES! clothes and such can be found @ maria's sister company, Make Love Not War clothing store @ 7496 Bagtikan street San Antonio Village Makati City. you can ask for directions or call for apointments thru this number: +639175530450

we will be sold in other stores soon too so please visit us here from time to time to keep you updated!

THANK YOU!

2007-08-16T01:30:00.000-07:00

Deep purple dress for when maria go out to play :)

for questions and whatnots:

call or text +639175530450

email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

sickly sweet!

2007-08-16T01:23:00.001-07:00

Black and white chequered jumper dress with lace trimmings on pockets!pair it up with a T- shirt or a tube top and you are good to go!

for questions and whatnots:

call or text +639175530450

email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

bubbly girl

2007-08-16T00:42:00.001-07:00

Round collared mid-thigh length jersey bubble dress with lace trimmings! this is a fun dress for a fun night out with the girls!

for questions and whatnots:

call or text +639175530450

email maria! mariaplays.blogspot.com

twinkle twinkle little dress....

2007-08-16T00:35:00.000-07:00

Black jersey with sequins and satin ribbon trimmings halter top sweetheart neckline with ruching dress (WHEW!) for the times the Maria has to party! this dress is ideal for a stress free (but stil glamorous) night out, you can wear it as it is, or pair it with those delicious colored stockings that we are so loving at Maria right now!

for questions or whatnots:

call or text +639175530450

email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

and we love us some silky flowers,yeah?

2007-08-12T23:57:00.000-07:00

hallo kids! here is a top brought to you by the lovely people of marialalaland, side tie silver charmeuse silk top with handmade silk flowers for the love chile' in you!

for inquiries and what nots call or text: +639175530450

email maria! mariaplays@gmail.com

the virgin suicides

2007-08-12T23:07:00.000-07:00

a chiffon and georgette dress with floral and lace applique

from MARIA. this dress was for a magazine shoot (we can't say which one just yet!) that had a virgin suicides theme (you know that movie where all five sisters, achingly beautiful, killed themselves?) it's a bit of a morbid movie, but it was so pretty! you know we love us some drama in marialand.

for inquiries and whatnots;

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email us! mariaplays@gmail.com

we've got some explaining to do.....

2007-08-12T23:01:00.000-07:00

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HELLO!

2007-08-07T00:04:00.000-07:00

hey guys!

watch out for my antics here in the world of blogging!i will be posting here pictures of my clothes, pictures of me, and anything else i can think of! see you soon!

love,

Maria