I’ve been covering fashion and lifestyle for decades, and every so often, something I remember from years—or, dare I say, decades—ago goes viral again. Lately, so much of what appears on our feeds feels familiar: capri pants, baguette bags, jelly shoes, ballet flats. Some return almost...
Deciding on a wedding dress is always a challenge. For some, a dress needs to be a balance of the traditional and the contemporary. In some cases, the setting also dictates the style of the gown. And, more often than not, it should be an expression of who the wearer is on one of the most...
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. ...
