This fragrance is for you and me L'Ombre des Merveilles When I first encountered L’Ombre des Merveilles, the latest iteration—and fifth in line—of the Eau des Merveilles collection at Hermès, I was told it was for sharing. It’s a his and hers fragrance, but I find it quite unpoetic to call...
Make your list and check it twice before heading to the Katutubo PH x Bench pop up Lumban weavers (Photo by Noel Pabalate) In our pre-pandemic world, this time of the year is when malls are decked with red sale flags signaling the start of shopping season, the preamble to the gleeful Yuletide...
"I love my job. I love my job. I love my job." The Devil Wears Prada (FOX) "A million girls would kill for this job," that's one of the iconic quotes from the movie The Devil Wears Prada . Everybody who wants to work in the fashion industry has seen the movie, and takes notes of everything that...
Proceeds of the face masks sales will go to selected Philippine charities On the other side of the world, this time of the year calls for a closet shift. It is where fun, colorful spring pieces take the back seat, and knits and outwears in autumnal tones become the staples. But as time goes...
This time, Halloween dressing goes the other way around Here’s how Halloween dressing works. We pick a character, shop for a costume or play with what we have in our closet, then finish the look with makeup, maybe something shimmery or something red and gory. Unfortunately, dressing up for this...
Goldie and her finished face paint With its tropical climate, natural wonders, and vibrant culture, the Philippines is blessed to have such breathtaking sceneries. So beautiful that these served as sources of inspiration for many artists like Fernando Amorsolo , Isidro Ancheta , and Cesar...
Fashion has always played a vital role in the world of pageantry. A crystal-encrusted dress amplifies the glam factor. Platform heels help in keeping a good posture. A crown is the ultimate accessory. But as pageants evolve, so too does taste. Candidates and pageant fans are demanding an equal...
The Bugs Bunny-inspired Chuck 70 and Pro Leather (Photo from Converse Philippines ) From one pop culture icon to another, sneaker brand Converse celebrates the 80-year legacy of the cartoon character with its latest collection, Converse x Bugs Bunny. Created in the late 1930s, Bugs Bunny is among...
Why Coop Grocer is as therapeutic as a trip to the grocery THERAPY ONLINE Easy on the eye, and in calm colors, this online shopping app is at once therapeutic and practical Pre-pandemic, the grocery was a place I would go to when I was terribly bored and a grocery was at hand. I would spend time...
“I look forward to a pageant in which fashion will be one of the things that will be given importance. Not only the creations but the creator themselves,” Design Council head of Miss Universe Philippines Albert Andrada tells Manila Bulletin Lifestyle . “The MUP will serve as a platform...
Dress me up with stars, flowers, and gratitude What’s great about being human is you always have a choice. No place is too dark if you choose to look at the bright side. It has been over seven months of worry and fear, so for holiday 2020, New Mood is ready for “Celebrations.” After all,...
It’s the grandest showroom of the best and the brightest—and the latest—in Philippine design and crafts “What we present to you is the first step into our digital future,” said Pauline Suaco-Juan , executive director of the Center for International Trade, Expositions, and...
