It is often said that fashion can be a powerful mood booster. A favorite jacket can make us feel happier, a treasured accessory can make getting dressed feel more personal, while the right pair of shoes can give us the confidence to take on the day. With all the challenges we face today, having an...
Children today are fortunate to have so many choices when it comes to what they wear. From classic pieces and playful prints to sporty looks and miniature versions of grown-up favorites, there is plenty of room for them to develop their own sense of style. Parents also get to have a little fun with...
Sampaguitas bring back many memories for me. I always look forward to buying a few garlands outside church, offering them, and keeping some blooms at home. I love their soft, delicate, and memorable fragrance. The scent brings to mind prayer, family traditions, and expressions of faith. It is...
The pageant community is mourning the death of Putri Andriani Juficha, the Indonesian beauty queen who represented her country at Miss Earth 2025. Putri died on Aug. 14, 2026, at the age of 25. The date was particularly heartbreaking as it was also the day she was supposed to turn 26. Her cause of...
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) rescued a former Filipino beauty queen and five Russian women from an alleged human trafficking scheme at a hotel in Makati City. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the agency’s International Operations Division conducted an anti-trafficking operation to arrest a...
Recently, I saw local beauty brands like Ever Bilena, Issy, Vice, and Sunnies Face make the headlines, basically covering what’s happening in the Philippines’ cosmetics industry and featuring the ones building it. I’ve since seen more international press start to put P-beauty in the same...
When two cultures meet, remarkable things happen. A harmonious blend of tradition, innovation, and purpose blooms into a celebration of everything shared between them. It is this very fusion that filled the UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store last July 29, in Glorietta 5, Makati City, in...
When we talk about aura, more often than not, people tend to say, “You have this certain glow.” Some pair it with other terms, say, confidence, power, relaxation, and joy. It is kind of hard to really identify its meaning. Merriam-Webster alone has a handful of definitions for it. But, for...
Jojie Lloren has his way of making women feel elegant and confident through the way he designs his pieces. His collections are always poetic, merging narratives with precise techniques, resulting in pieces that feel both deeply personal and timeless. That’s Jojie as a designer: he is always a...
Off-season travel comes with its own advantages. With fewer tourists, lower prices, and a more relaxed atmosphere, it offers travelers the chance to experience a destination at their own pace. But on the flip side, it comes with challenges, and at the top of the list are seasonal conditions. ...
Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson says she is "100% ready" to represent the Philippines at the 73rd Miss World pageant in Vietnam. The 18-year-old Filipina-American beauty queen shared her confidence during her send-off event in Quezon City on Aug. 6, where she talked about her...
While watching Alex Eala’s match against Alycia Parks live on television, I could not stop looking at the pink earrings she wore on Centre Court. They stood out each time the camera moved closer. The match took place on Aug. 5, 2026, during the second round of the National Bank Open presented by...
