2bU checks out the stylish people of the south, and discovers what got them started dressing up

 

Lo Pascual, 24, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde

 

“I flew to Abu Dhabi with close to nothing in my closet. Rebuilding my entire closet gave me a chance to reinvent my look, and jump-started this whole thing.”

 

Tweed blazer and chino pants from Zara, Armani Exchange bag, Kenneth Cole watch

 

Maya Fernandez, 21

 

“My good friend who is into fashion got me started on my own journey to dressing up.”

 

DRESS and creeper shoes from taobaomanila.com, Forever 21 tights

 

Yapo, 22, Fashion Institute of the Philippines

 

“It just hit me during my sophomore year in college that I didn’t want to blend in anymore.”

 

Assymetrical top from Creeper, thrifted vest, Jill J. bag, Urban Outfitters leggings