She came into the room like a whirlwind. A quick smile, a fast but firm handshake, a casual “Hi, I’m Georgina” (like we wouldn’t know), and she was off to the dressing room with a billow of her languorously loose top. Fresh-faced without a trace of makeup on, she was dressed simply, but her denim [...]
Photographs by Mark Chester Ang Makeup by Benjie Angeles for Mary Kay Cosmetics Hairstyle by Hyatt Laurel LOST 32 LBS! Joyce Ann Burton Titular, 44, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1985, RPN 9 news anchor, voice talent, popular blogger (adventuresofabeautyqueen.com), wife, and mom of two ‘Weight’ problem: Though a regular at the gym, the 5’9” Joyce packed [...]
Photographs by Xander Angeles Makeup by Xeng Zulueta Hairstyle Felicity Son for Khiel’s Stylist Series Model Manuela of CalCarrie’s International Models Philippines and Ana Sideco Assistant Stylists Kam Ocampo and Iza Sim Modern art Magnify your affinity for pattern play by layering Art Deco prints On Manuela: Black printed silk long-sleeved shirt, Zara; brown printed [...]
When her daughter Clarissa was born with Down’s Syndrome, Malu Tiongson-Ortiz feared failing as a mother. Drawing on a deep well of faith, she found strength and unexpected joy in facing the challenge The love between mother and child may be the most primal relationship, but it is not inherently easy, admitted Malu Tiongson-Ortiz. “Faced [...]
Tina Agbayani provides a loving home to dogs in need, and shows by compassionate example that animal companionship is more than just pet ownership To their neighbors in Tahanan Village in Parañaque, the Agbayani household is a veritable Noah’s Ark, with its eight dogs, five cats, two tortoises, an iguana, and numerous rabbits and hamsters [...]
If you asked Fe Cabactulan what she was wearing, her cheeky reply would be, “Fruit salad.” At the February 17 cocktail before Dita Sandico Ong was to present her latest wrap collection, Cabactulan, the wife of the Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations, wore a white piña dress topped by an earthy brown Sandico Ong ‘abaca’ scarf made from banana fiber. “I’m wearing fruit salad!”
Talk about art and fashion colliding nicely on a fragrant Valentine’s Day afternoon. I’m talking about Josie Natori’s press preview where she unveiled her Fall ‘12 ready-to-wear collection inspired by Tibetan serenity and held at the Rubin Museum bathed in graceful Himalayan art. “This collection has been an evolution for us,” said Natori speaking to reporters after the [...]
SM Development Corp. (SMDC), the no. 1 residential condominium developer in the country, recently unveiled its newest showroom featuring its latest project, Shell Residences – a tropical sanctuary in the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Homeowners can enjoy luxurious resort-quality living right in the center of the metro with features and amenities such as the [...]
The usually safe and subtle Monique Lhuillier is going bold this Fall. For her February 11 standing-room press show at Lincoln Center, she went “sci-fi goddess warrior.” She talked to The FilAm about “going tougher” this season and creating style that shows “strong shoulders.” “The ballgown was not really important in this collection. It’s all [...]
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Sometimes, when the world gets really crazy, Dingdong Dantes finds the need to go very, very fast. “I like speed,” the 31-year-old actor admits. “When I’m alone especially, I just want to ride my bike and go somewhere and be back in three hours. That’s therapy for me.” Riding his Ducati Diavel and just getting away comforts him, the actor says; it reminds him that he’s in control.
