Ever since it started printing in 2004, Wedding Essentials (WE) magazine has been the go-to source for soon-to-wed couples wanting to bring their ultimate nuptial fantasies to life. Apart from its inspiring images, wedding planning guides, and dream themes, the magazine also chronicles the first...
Macy Lualhati has always been interested in fashion. The 31-year-old former bank employee grew up in the municipality of Taytay, also known as the garments capital of the Philippines, where her family used to run a clothing business back in the 1970s. So when she was able to launch her fashion...
Mindful dressing isn’t just about supporting eco-friendly labels and making conscious choices when it comes to shopping. A big part of it is being creative with what people already have in their closets and making sure those items last. Maintaining the quality of a piece can be challenging, but...
“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...
