Twenty-one-year-old student Rachelle Lim has a different love affair with heels.

“Fashion is the best motivation for losing weight.”

A busier schedule awaits us, as we try to juggle work, organize parties and go holiday shopping.

In search of clothes that didn’t need ironing, Lulu Tan-Gan happened upon knits.

We’ve been attending fashion shows left and right for the past week. But what stood out was an intimate dinner with Penshoppe. 

Hairdressers from all over the country were treated to a hair show at the Music Museum recently by Matrix.

Most of us do not know of Marcia Kilgore, but we sure do know what she pioneered.

Charge it to weather flux, stress, mood swings, and hormonal imbalances.

The very first collaboration between Rags2Riches (RIIR) and Aranaz was a hit, leading to another exciting team-up.

Many hours and afternoons were spent at Rustan’s recently, as I’m sure most of you ladies will, too!

You know when TV series and movies are a hit when fashion houses and makeup brands pay tribute to them.

Andrea Lo, 24, wears many hats.

Dressing up has never been this fun and whimsical, with Jellybean’s latest offerings of candy-licious clothes.

Never has this many hair strands been waxed at Strip, thanks to managing director Roberta “Tab” Abad, who has a passion for grooming.

Shiseido’s creative director Dick Page introduces 15 new eyeshadow shades, all in silky and luxurious textures that are highly pigmented, too.

Whatever form of exercise we’re into, comfortable and well-fitting apparel are tops on the list.

What makes a bag an “It” bag?

Never has national pride been so celebrated than this year.

Are you tired of having your hair rebonded, and having it look unnaturally flat?

Not everyone has the courage to take that giant leap into the fashion retail world, but PR and marketing maven Carmina Sanchez certainly has it.

Pollution, overpopulation, and an increase in number of informal settlers by the river banks have made the 25-kilometer Pasig river an unsightly one.

One of the world’s most renowned jewelers goes back to its roots with a charming collection of key pendants.

Round two of collegiate basketball has started this week, and it has gotten more intense.

At the height of the designer bag craze, each brand offered its own covetable It Bag.

From the company that brought us Penshoppe, ForMe, Oxygen, Memo and Regatta comes a new fashion brand that will surely be a hit among the young and stylish.

Rainy days are here, and the only remembrance we have of the hot summer season are our tanned skin and the dark spots that have unceremoniously blighted our heretofore flawless faces.

Two well-loved brands that are known for their eye-popping hues are celebrating their anniversaries this week, and offering once-in-a-lifetime, special treats.

Pimple breakouts are as big a problem as the scars they leave behind; and the surefire way to prevent them is by choosing a skincare line that helps your oily skin maintain its balance.

I've always loved manga (Japanese comics) and anime.

M.A.C. never ceases to amaze us with its special collections.

Even without the swine flu scare, one should always be extra careful when it comes to places (and items) that are prone to bacteria and germ growth.

It is definitely fitting that our country is called the “Pearl of the Orient Seas.”

This Japanese store franchise has all types of products for every member of the family—for a flat price of P85 per item.

Fashion designer James Reyes is, indeed, an inspiration to all aspiring artists.

The beauty industry never ceases to amaze me with new applied technologies in producing skincare that delivers better results—every time.

Gothic grunge has been making quite a comeback, and there are so many reasons why it’s doing the rounds in the mainstream fashion scene.

Close to half a century of producing exquisite jewelry, Miladay celebrates with a release of a jewel watch collection entitled Rhapsody.

Get ready for school in revamped denims.

How the stylishly chic welcomed the newest smoothening hair product.

I'm a sucker for bright, colorful prints, and Glam Rock watches have definitely caught my eye.

Rising brand wins praises for versatility.

The fashion runway at the Metrowear 100 wasn’t the only platform that showed off the country’s top designers’ works.

I used to play with my mom’s makeup back in the ‘80s, copying the looks of that decade’s icons by swiping blue eyeshadow on my lids.

A treasure trove of the latest and most in-demand handbags awaits bagaholics at the aptly named Bagaholic Store.

These outsized frames are cheap and chic.

Get gel nails, then brighten them up with color!

Paint your tresses in intense, hot hues!

Textile and clothing factories throw away a lot of their scrap fabrics.

Becoming a mother is one of the most fulfilling experiences one can ever have.

The global financial crisis has indeed affected the fashion industry, but it hasn’t stopped any of us from dressing fabulously.

With the scorching heat comes the discomfort, but the hot weather gets us all revved up for our summer getaways as well.

Basking under the sun with not a care in the world, these kooky, doll-like characters, with bleached hair and deep, even tans, quickly catch our eye on the billboards that populate EDSA. Summer, Penshoppe-style, is here.

Natural makeup has always been a style mainstay, with light corals and peach hues dominating the catwalks of Hermes, Derek Lam, Badgley Mischka, Threeasfour, and Dolce & Gabbana for this year’s Spring-Summer collections.

Thanks to the hit TV series Gossip Girl, headbands are back.

Hong Kong action star-turned-stylist Louis Kee’s presence here is a welcome addition to the beauty landscape.

Named after US president Theodore Roosevelt, the very first stuffed teddy bear toy was born in 1902. Out on a bad hunting day, the President’s staff tied a wild bear around a tree but Roosevelt didn’t have the heart to kill it. News of the incident spread and soon, someone came up with the idea for a cute, little stuffed bear named “Teddy’s Bear.” It was an obvious hit, with kids and women lining up to buy the cuddly toy. Even the President joined in, as he used it as his mascot during his re-election campaign.

We were all taught that being left- or right-brained gives us better competencies in certain fields. Creative people are right-brained while the methodological are left-brained. But we would like to believe otherwise, as some of the most creative people can be quite business-savvy, too!

More and more companies are joining the Save Mother Earth movement, as it is not only moral but increasingly profitable. One such corporation is Simple. It manufactures shoes and bags, and after more than a decade of existence, came up with this manifesto: “How we make our shoes is just as important as why we make them. We’re committed to making our products 100 percent sustainable.” Being sustainable means that the manufacturing of these goods can continue with minimal, long term-effect on the environment.