“What We Wore” is a section that highlights our readers’ outfits, detailing the stories behind how they layer, pair, and accessorize each piece. If you’d like us to feature your unique sense of style, post a photo of your look on social media and use the hashtags #StyleWeekend and...
In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever to have a wardrobe of comfortable clothes that can take you from your morning stretch to a night out with friends. Here are a few essentials to add to your capsule collection. Penguin Veronica dress This golf dress features short sleeves...
BACOLOD CITY – An Accounting Information System graduate of Colegio San Agustin Bacolod bested 14 other candidates in the Sapphire edition of this year’s Miss Bacolod MassKara. OLMILLA (Photo courtesy of Bacolod Yuhum Foundation Inc.) Princess Ella Olmilla was hailed Sapphire Queen during the...
It’s not every day one gets to see up close the treasured, personal collections of one of the country’s most stylish personalities. Maritess M. Pineda, ArteFino and Friends of Manansala Foundation co-founder, is turning 80 years old this month. In celebration of this milestone, eight of her...
Unlike many other fashion creatives, Michael Leyva’s story began on a different note. He never planned to become a fashion designer. In 2012, however, he followed in the footsteps of his late brother, Brian Leyva, and since then has dressed some of the most stylish women in the Philippines....
It has been two weeks since my good friend, Filipino fashion designer Eric Delos Santos, passed away. His last Instagram post dated March 9, 2020, featured a quote, “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Eric Delos Santos (Photo from Facebook) This sentence truly reflects who...
In my column this week, I wrote about the Labubu craze —including how to spot fakes. While there is a Pop Mart Philippines online shop, purchasing high-demand items can be quite challenging, as they sell out quickly. People end up buying from resellers who source them from countries with Pop Mart...
It was the beginning of another semester at SoFA Design Institute when Amina Aranaz-Alunan scheduled an interview with Manila Bulletin Lifestyle. Unlike past opening days, this one was particularly special as the staff welcomed students to their new home at The Proscenium Retail Row in Rockwell,...
I first came across Labubu sketches a few years back, but it wasn’t until July 2024 that I encountered them again online. This time, they have transformed into these adorable 17-cm dolls with furry, pointy ears, and a mischievous smile that shows off its nine little fangs. By then, these Labubu...
Compiled and photographed by Loucel Hemongala “What We Wore” is a section that highlights our readers’ outfits, detailing the stories behind how they layer, pair, and accessorize each piece. If you’d like us to feature your unique sense of style, post a photo of your look on social media...
‘Mars Ravelo: The Early Works’ When: Ongoing until Nov. 13 Where: 29 Marasigan St., Lakeside Park Subd., San Pablo City, Laguna “The Early Works” is an exhibit of Mars Ravelo’s illustrations from circa 1947 to 1949. It presents his works and various artifacts related to his creative...
Pia Wurtzbach is stepping into the spotlight in total comfort thanks to Skechers. The global lifestyle and performance brand known for its trending styles and coveted innovations has announced that Wurtzbach has joined The Comfort Technology Company as the first ambassador for the Philippines. The...
