When it comes to jewelry and accessories, industry players forecasted that big, bold, look-at-me designs are the must-wear pieces. Sure, dainty pieces still guarantee effortless elegance, but if commanding attention is your goal, a Filipino-made statement necklace or chunky earrings can do just...
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” the old adage goes, but in today’s world, the “beholder” is often society, and its vision is filtered through a lens of ever-shifting trends and often unattainable ideals. While inclusivity and diversity are increasingly celebrated, the pervasive...
For more than a century, The Manila Bulletin has chronicled the biggest news and events both locally and internationally. Staying true to its tagline, “The Exponent of Philippine Progress,” it has reported on the latest innovations in technology, Filipino achievements across various...
“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...
I grew up watching Taiwanese dramas with my mom, so it was no surprise that she introduced me to the hit show Meteor Garden in 2001. Adapted from the Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers) by Yoko Kamio, the series features Taiwanese stars Vanness Wu as Mei Zuo, Ken Chu as Xi Men, Vic...
By Bill Urrutia It’s 8 am. You’re looking at your closet wondering what top-bottom combination works best today. Something light due to the weather? Are your favorite jeans even clean? Band t-shirt na naman? The I-have-nothing-to-wear dilemma feels too familiar for a lot of people. The closet...
They say that nothing lasts forever, but who’s to say they can’t be better? By now, Pop Mart fans know that the blind box brand is opening their next pop-up. “We know you loved our first pop-up store, so we’re officially launching in a new location,” in an Instagram post dated January 31,...
Ternocon has been an event I have looked forward to attending ever since its inception in 2018. Spearheaded by Suyen Corporation and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the initiative to reintroduce our Philippine dress to a wider audience has proven to be a truly worthwhile cause—one...
There are only a handful of wardrobe pieces we can truly consider dependable. These items are often fuss-free, suitable for any weather, and serve as building blocks for personal style. Topping many people’s lists are denim jeans. With their workwear origins, denim jeans are beloved for their...
The love season is officially here! To help you prepare for that much-awaited and much-anticipated date with your special someone, we asked professional makeup artists for some tips on how to create a romantic date look that is fresh and natural, even after long hours of wear. To create a romantic...
Chinese New Year is a time to manifest good luck and prosperity into our lives. With 2025 being the Year of the Wooden Snake, there’s great focus on growth and transformation in different aspects of our lives, from relationships to career to personal goals. If you’re looking to...
The Chinese New Year, a vibrant festival of traditions and togetherness, is a time of joy and prosperity. And what better way to prepare for the celebrations than with a visit to SM Store. SM Store takes the hassle out of holiday shopping by offering a wide array of essentials, all in one...
