Filo Swifties! 5 Perfectly Fine Things to Do Before Taylor Swift's 'Midnights’ Comes
Multi-Grammy award-winning American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift never fails to surprise her fans, aka Swifties, as she announced her new album titled "Midnights" coming out on Oct. 21.
The announcement was made during her acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards where she was awarded a Moon Person for her re-recording project “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version): The Short Film.”
In an Instagram post on Aug.29, Swift described her upcoming album as “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout [her] life.”
We won't just leave you like a crumpled up piece of paper lying here, so we've compiled a list of activities to keep you occupied while we eagerly anticipate the release of 13 new tracks.
Visit Taylor Swift-inspired Café
For Swifties who are coffee lovers, you should check out this TaylorSwift-themed café in Mandaluyong trending on TikTok. Wiltlover Café is a pet-friendly coffee shop and a supplier of dried flowers for events all in one.
Swifties will surely enjoy snapping Instagram-worthy pictures in this café, which was designed to evoke the aesthetic of the "Lover" album, filled with brilliant rainbow colors. Moreover, the vibrant wall backdrop of the café features a song snippet from "All Too Well."
The business originally operated during the pandemic in a residential area before moving to a commercial space to “bring the taste and aroma of a true coffee bean.”
Some of the coffee flavors it offers are Spanish latte, salted caramel macchiato, chai espresso latte, and more. You may also choose add-ons to your drink including oat milk, syrup, or an espresso shot. We recommend trying its signature drinks and Salt Air Series, with prices ranging from P150-P185.
Location: Wiltlover Café, GF Robinsons Cybergate 3 Pioneer St. Mandaluyong City
Collect Official Taylor Swift Merch
The Swizzle Shop is one of the most reputable shops of official Taylor Swift merch and albums, serving Filipino Swifties since 2011. While it does lawfully obtain Swift merchandise through her own sales channels, the shop itself has no connection to Swift or her agency or management.
Before the release of Swift’s new album, “Midnights,” you may now pre-order its complete CD or vinyl albums including the Moonstone Blue Edition, Jade Green Edition, Blood Moon Edition, and Mahogany Edition.
Each item is inclusive of "Midnights" guitar picks, "Midnights" waterproof stickers, and possible additional surprises soon. Prices range from P625-P1,350. Other available merch you can also find at the shop are collectible items from “Evermore,” “Folklore,” “Fearless,” “Lover,” and “Red (Taylor’s Version).”
Register for a Listening Party
Excited for a party filled with fun, music, and dancing? On Oct. 22, Yugto, an event organizer based in Makati, will host a listening party for Filo Swifties at Y Café.
As of Sept. 17, the VIP tickets for “Meet Me at Midnight: A Gathering for Swifties” were already sold out. Tickets for general admission are still on sale, as of writing.
The Taylor Swift-themed party will last for four hours, with iconic Taylor Swift songs playing. No more champagne problems! Attendees will also enjoy unlimited cocktails and shots, plus special tokens and freebies. The event will start at 8 PM. Gather your friends and register via this link: https://linktr.ee/yugtoproductionsph
Location: Y Café, Brgy, Salcedo Village, Don Chua Lamko Building Leviste, Cor H.V. Dela Costa, Makati
Shop Personalized Taylor Swift Merch
For personalized Taylor Swift merch, you should check out Fancy Shop on Facebook. It is a dedicated online shop for merch and albums for all the fandoms out there.
For Swifties, we’ve spotted these items that you’ll surely want to add to your collection. These include a fancy pack (P2,485), a Swiftie bandana (P1,550), a purple tie-dye T-shirt (P2,715), a Swiftie wireless headphone case (P1,360), a Swiftie beaded bracelet (P1,360), a Swiftie portable
fan and charger (P2,265), a Swiftie tumbler (P2,115), a Swiftie towel (P3,085), a purple Swiftie crewneck sweatshirt (P4,230), a purple Swiftie shorts (P3,045), and more.
Dress Up Like Taylor
Aside from blessing her fans with amazing music, Swift also served us some fashionable looks! If you are obsessed with Swift’s wardrobe choices, here are some outfits that will never go out of style. Check them out!
You can get this Woven Stripe Boxer Short from Venroy (P8,694.45), worn by Swift as shown in a picture posted by American actress Blake Lively on Sept. 18. The Australian-owned leisurewear brand offers international shipping with a flat rate of US$29. Visit its website to learn more about shipping options and rates.
You may also add this Woman Power Necklace in Gold Vermeil (P 9,281.92) from Wolf & Badget to your bling collection, which Swift wore in the "making of Midnights" Instagram video. Shipping and handling costs for each country are listed on its website.
Apart from Swift’s glittery dress during the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 28, she also rocked the night with Christian Louboutin’s Bombina Spikes Metallic Sandal (P67,782.14 current price) made from Nappa leather with silvery spikes and criss-cross straps.
See you at midnight!
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