If you missed the announcement, let me take this opportunity to mention it again (esp if you’re starting to wonder on the lack of posts) I’ve officially entered the rat race again — after more than a couple of years of sabbatical, mind you. The past few weeks have been a toss among several hats that I’m close to vetoing my latest career decision. Gah.
With all the adjustments I’m doing, I’m suffering from sleep deprivation and bad skin days (yech), throw in hair blah moments cuz I simply can’t …

One of the individuals chosen to be part of The Look of Style Photo Exhibit is Lifestyle columnist, host of “House Life” on QTV and co-owner of Urban Spa, Tessa Prieto-Valdes.

Her personal style is labeled as Outrageously unique and I dare say that her fashion is well-known for it’s show-stopping attribute, tells us she’s got spunk and was quite clear when she showed up with that vintage head piece and adorned with a pair of falsies that you’d think would only grace beauty editorials and not worn in real life. …

Earlier, I had dropped by the PROMOD store at Greenbelt 5 to pick up the outfit I’ll be wearing for tomorrow night’s event. Plans were a bit last minute but I’m glad things worked out. Initially, I thought I was all on my own but having to work through an approximately 100sq m of store space filled with tonnes of fabulous options, not to mention that I’m already pressed for time, a little help was greatly appreciated.
Enters PROMOD’s in-house stylist, Carla Abdon.

It’s my first time to work with a stylist, …

Admitting that going maxi is all the rage right now (echoes really, but who cares?) but the idea of wearing maxi dresses to work may be a bit of a stretch so let’s trim the length down a bit (or should I say up?) and go for ones that fall below the knee or ones that reach down to the mid-calf. This style idea covers both dresses and skirts. It manages to pull off the same drama and sophistication without sacrificing your professional look.

Leonardo Salinas
For all the working women who …

Hanging out with friends at a cafe will require comfort but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. Wearing a dress with flipflops is one great outfit option for such occasions.
I love how she opted for earthy prints on a white canvass. Looks subdued yet fresh. A combination of pieces that doesn’t look too calculated gets a thumbs up on my book.
Tina is in Corporate Banking with BPI.
Dress Greenhills
FlipFlops Havaianas
Bag US (gift)
Photo © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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It can be a little cliche-ish but what the heck, eh? Plaids are one of the trends that’s making a comeback (at least for the Western Fall season). It’s a bit preppy but it’s pretty nonetheless.
I’ve never bought an item from Maldita, though, I do find their selection sleek and, sometimes, bordering on the cosmopolitan work wear sort but there are notable items that’s easy to style into a more casual urban outfit. For the relatively younger fashionistas (note: ones still in school!), if minis are acceptable then by all …

When Aileen asked me a styling question via Plurk a while back, it had lingered till I can’t stand it anymore that I knew I had to write this post. She had asked for styling tips for teachers.
We all may remember our teachers for their wit and charm but never by their fashion sense unless it was totally off. For ones that fail to stick, well, it goes to show just how much effect they had. But, hey, I’d like to remember my profs fondly (ones that I do remember, …

Photo© 2008 Sasha Manuel
Do you remember puberty? That awkward stage of deciding to leave behind childish inclinations and embrace womanhood at its early phase? Well, during my trip to Palawan last weekend, I had the chance to get a glimpse of this 11-year old girl’s initial steps into the kikay world of teenage girls.
Sylvie was much too shy but has this smile that you will only see on a young girl. I knew she wanted to learn how to fix herself up esp since she was so fascinated with “grown …

Fashion and Beauty Reads
It’s another week of fashion and beauty conversations over at Beauty Bento Box for all you beauty aficionados and over at Tops 2 Bottoms for all you fashionistas. Come on over and jump in on any topic that catches your fancy. You can laugh at a SRSLY moment or learn from my personal experience with getting a skin peel. Pick your poison!
Over at Beauty Bento Box
What’s Your Favourite Perfume?
Fragrance in Fives
SENSAI SILK, Basic and Special Treatment Sets
Eastern Experiments: PCA Skin and the Skin Peel
Shu Uemura Lash Repair
Over …

Fashion and Beauty Reads
If you’re new here at Style Manila, I reckon it’s best to let you know that let you know of the two (2) other blogs I manage, one is also on fashion, Tops 2 Bottoms and the other is on Asian beauty, Beauty Bento Box and I’d like start a weekly update on some of the conversations found there; in the hopes that you may find them useful and/or entertaining.
Over at Beauty Bento Box
Falsies: Basic Touch or Fantasy Splurge?
Shu Uemura Depsea Water Facial Mist
What is Your …