Do a cover girl’s natural good looks still count in the age of Photoshop? When almost every celebrity can look 20 years younger or 30 pounds lighter—or both, thanks to this digital scalpel, will it matter if a public figure looks better and thinner in pictures than in person?
Just like Alice setting foot in Wonderland, entering the stark white space housing Louis Vuitton’s latest collection entailed total aesthetic immersion.
A lot of exciting developments are coming up in the nail care industry. This 2012, nail addicts, young and old alike, will be thrilled with the cornucopia of breakthroughs advancing through the world of nail art. Leading us through this vast expansion is Beauty & Butter Nail Lounge. Opened just this year, Beauty & Butter is the hippest destination for fashionable nails and pampering. Their guiding philosophy is all about self-expression by way of beautification. It’s no surprise that services include instant gratification via foot spas, paraffin treatments, customizable nail art, facials and hair removal.
It was an awesome celebration when world-renowned Nokia unveiled its latest Dual SIM mobile phones, the must-haves X1-01 and C2-00, dahlings.
The holidays have been great, but, in all honesty, I need a break from this break. The preparations, dinners and all the little things in between have taken its toll on me—not to mention my skin. It feels tight and looks dull. I figured all the makeup and late nights in a week can’t be good for anyone, especially our skin.
Makeup trends for 2012 will continue to be cheery, bold and beautiful. As exciting as it is to think of makeup, we will soon find out there is no lipstick shade too bold, no eye shadow too shimmery and no nail color too glittery, at least for MAC’s Glitter & Ice collection.
The thought of attending classes which revolve entirely around clothing or accessories, sounds like a dream for every fashion-obsessed individual. Many have fantasized about studying fashion abroad—New York, Paris or Milan, perhaps?
Mitch Mauricio, creator of Anik-Anik Love, a blog showcasing unique spaces of creative Filipinos, debuts her first contribution to 2bU.
The latest in global fashion, beauty, and culture through a contemporary Filipino perspective.
