If you've been following Ashley Garcia's journey on YouTube for quite some time now, you would know that one of the things she's known for is her Y2K 'fits. To achieve her early aughts style, she usually sources pieces from ukay-ukay stores around the metro and on Instagram.
In her latest vlog, she finally revealed the exact stores she shops at, so we can finally live out our Y2K ~*dreams*~ as well! Of course, we took some notes, so go ahead and check them out below. Happy shopping! ;)
Instagram Thrift Shops
1. milagro.clothing
Follow them: @milagro.clothing
Lately, Ashley's been wearing a lot of leather jackets (hurray, rainy szn!) and this is one of the shops where she gets them.
2. THE FUTURE IS YOU
Follow them: @thefuture____isu
If you're looking for reworked, custom-made denim pieces, you'll love THE FUTURE IS YOU. They also have a lot of bottoms, intricate tops, and statement accessories.
3. beyond the rack
Follow them: @beyondtherack.ph
We're obsessed with Ashley's unique Converse pair, and we're happy to report that this is the exact IG thrift shop she sourced it from!
4. heiana
Follow them: @heiana____
Give heiana a follow if you're on the lookout for dresses, dainty pieces, and LBDs.
5. Buy Wear Slay
Follow them: @bws.ph
ICYDK, BWS has been Ashley's go-to IG shop since the early days of the pandemic. She usually gets pastel pieces from this store, such as this tri-color long-sleeved top!
6. Marj's Favorite and Thrifted By Bratz
Follow them: @marjsfavorite and @thrifted_by_bratz
For Y2K pieces, you'll love these two IG ukay shops run by two sisters.
7. Juicy Slut
Follow them: @juicys1ut_
Juicy Couture pieces are a must if you're trying to be a living Bratz doll, TBH! Juicy Slut has a lot of them, as well as other popular brands from the early aughts like Diesel and Von Dutch.
8. Buttons and Collars
Follow them: @buttonsandcollarsph
For chic corset and jacket sets, Buttons and Collars will be your new go-to.
Thrift Stores Around Metro Manila
1. Intramuros BF Condominium Building
Location: BF Condominium, Soriano Ave, Intramuros, Manila
Pro tip: If you're looking for baby tees, it's better to shop in the kid's section!
2. WCHA Fashion Haus - Cubao Expo
Location: 3 General Romulo Ave, Cubao, Quezon City, 1109 Metro Manila
3. Anonas Ukay
Location: 971 Aurora Blvd, QC
Shop 'til you drop in Anonas—this ukay hotspot has four floors packed to the brim with clothes!
4. Hidalgo Street, Quiapo
Location: Hidalgo Street, Quiapo, Manila
If you're on a budget, head on over to Hidalgo Street in Quiapo—you can score pieces ranging from P10 to P100!
5. España Morayta Ukay
Location: Beside Mcdo P.Campa near the footbridge of España and Morayta
Fun fact: Ashley used to shop here a lot when she was still an SHS student at UST!
