#OOTD–the ‘outfit of the day’
By Ronan Capili
This hashtag, for those who aren’t familiar with it, surfaced on Instagram when people started posting what they were wearing on a particular day.

This hashtag, for those who aren’t familiar with it, surfaced on Instagram when people started posting what they were wearing on a particular day.

Jan Robert Nicandro, 20,
University of the Cordilleras

Naomi Paguio, 17 Reedley International School
Inspiration: Tumblr
My style: watered-down Harajuku
Forever21 blouse;
thrifted shorts;
thrifted shoes from Korea

As people get ready for full-throttle holiday shopping mode, we ask some students about their approach to this favorite pastime
“I’m drawn to bright colors and I have always been intrigued by Japanese culture, which is why I like this cardigan very much!”

The fun part of dressing up is adding on the accessories to jazz up one’s style

“I get my style inspiration from magazines like Garage and GQ, and bloggers. My shirt is from Oxygen, pants by Penshoppe, shoes by Atelier Arthur’s and accessories by F&H.”

For an effortless downtown style, match a laid-back cardigan with comfy distressed jeans and cool sneaks.

Melissa Gatchalian, 19, DLS-CSB “My style is casual and vintage. I look up to Alexa Chung and browse Preview magazine for inspiration.” Top, Forever21; sequined dress and bag, Tomato; shoes, Crossings; necklace, SM Department Store; bracelets from bazaar Paul Jatayna, 21 “Music influences my style, particularly the ’90s pop and grunge. I can never dress [...]

“I don’t have a style icon because I practice creating my own, since I’m training to be a designer. My style strength is in layering.”