As the new year ushers in, fashionistas in the Philippines are brimming with excitement for 2023 fashion trends they can try. This year sees a return to festivity and maximalist details, reminiscent of pre-pandemic fashion. Interestingly, 2023 trends also show a high preference for functionality and comfort–a direct result of the last two years of pandemic-induced lockdowns. From reimagined streetwear to versatile formalwear, this year’s fashion trends promise interest, functionality, and creativity. Update your style and check out these trends that will dominate Philippine fashion this 2023 ..read more

Have you ever gone to the mall and tried on an outfit you saw a mannequin wear? It looks great on display, but you don’t love the way it looks on you. This is a common frustration us women face, and it’s not anyone’s fault. It’s just genetics. Everyone has their own body types and it’s really just a product of your genetics, starting from your height going all the way down to your shoe size. David Kibbe believes that each woman has the potential to look their best if they knew how to dress for their Kibbe body type, which is a body type classification according to one’s natural curves and angl ..read more

People express themselves in different ways. Some get pretty ear piercings whereas others wear their personal style to protect themselves from sudden changes in fashion. But one of the most intimate ways you can exhibit your personality and your ideals is by getting a tattoo. The Philippines has a long and lofty tattoo traditions, dating back hundreds of years. Pre-Colonial Filipinos would tattoo their faces, hands, and even their fingers. If you ever want to decorate a part of your body in a discrete yet bold location, try getting finger tattoos. Here is everything you need to know about fing ..read more

A button has popped out. A strap has snapped loose. You’ve spilled your coffee, resulting in a giant stain. We’ve all been there and we’ve all been clueless as to how to rescue that immaculate white button down or that new purse. Worry no more and hunt down the items listed below to complete your Wardrobe Malfunction Kit. Every girl’s got to have one. GIF from Gossip Girl via Giphy     1. Pre-threaded Needles Busted a button on your favorite button down? Keeping pre-threaded needles in your kit will not only save your beloved shirt but also save you two hours trying to ..read more

Earrings have been a mainstay of body decoration for literally millennia. Some even date as far back as the Sumerian civilization. In those days, the most amazing earrings were naturally reserved for royalty and buried with them, ensuring that they remain trendy into the afterlife.  Today, we may not have as many kings and queens, but celebs and other icons still rock ear piercings. Many amazing and glamorous Filipina celebrities are rocking amazing ear piercings.  For example, fashion icon Nadine Lustre famously has multiple ear piercings. This may understandably inspire you to get ..read more

Photo by Clark Street Mercantile on Unsplash When I was in high school, there wasn’t a section for plus size clothing yet. When I had to shop for clothes or shoes, it was always a struggle to shop for my size because all the brands were mixed and not all of them carried larger sizes. My mom was fairly patient searching with me, but when I was shopping for jackets, jeans, or sneakers, there was always that one line she said that made me realize she was beginning to lose hope for finding my size: “Maybe we should check the men’s section.” It was always an embarrassing moment for me when I had to ..read more

Image courtesy of Talasalitaan The Philippines, home to 104 million Filipinos, has 175 languages. But according to Philippine National Museum chief anthropologist Artemio Barbosa, in a decade or so many no longer hear 50 of the country’s minor languages being spoken. Many of our languages are considered extinct, while some are on their way to extinction, because people no longer converse in them. In an interview with the Agence France Presse News, Barbosa says that this can be because when people migrate and assimilate, they tend to stop using their own language. Instead, they become concerned ..read more

Photo from Magaion Shirts Magaion Shirts is redefining the tie dye industry. The term magayon originates from the Bicol region, which means “beautiful.” The brand, established in 2017, is breaking free of the fashion trend’s infamous Bohemian reputation through its vibrant designs. Its colorful swirls convey a laid back vibe. This lends an unexpected coolness to Magaion’s shirts best described as effortlessly chic. The brand uses cold dyes that don’t fade and applies the silk screen method in creating its T-shirts Photo by Rick Formalejo And what started out as just a passion project to collec ..read more

Recreate the best night of high school at work Almost every person who has gone through high school has, one way or another, experienced prom. Hotel functions, corsages, parents driving you to the venue, a buffet, and a night of dancing. You either invited your crush as your date or you went stag and enjoyed your night with your friends. There are still photos from that evening that are either too embarrassing for you or too nostalgic that you’d give anything to relive that night again. For working ladies like you and me, there’s one way we could bring back prom: through our fashion. We’ve com ..read more

Wear that Pantone fashion in 2019. All photos by Rick Formalejo It’s official: the Pantone Color Institute has announced that its color of the year for 2019 is Living Coral, also known as PANTONE 16-1546. According to Pantone, Living Coral symbolizes our desire for playful expression.  It describes this vibrant and ultra-feminine color as “an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.” Well, we don’t know all about that “life-affirming” bit. But we are loving this shade. And we think this saturated orange based with a gol ..read more