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Francis Libiran and Christian Mark Jacobs: Two strangers in Paris

By Büm D. Tenorio, Jr. Oct. 19, 2014. Mid-afternoon. In a cafe near Jardin des Tuileries in Paris. Inside it were two people, total strangers to each other from the start. “It was my last day in Paris. I was touring the city after my four-day extension. I was supposed to…

Your child’s safety in the digital age

Today’s first-time millennial parents are now finding out how difficult parenting can be. In today’s age, sharing videos and photos of kids and parenthood has its pros and cons. Strangers can easily become privy to our personal life and the scrutiny can sometimes be too much for a child. Meanwhile,…

Color your summer with CND nail polish

From the classic red nails of the '50s to the staid neutral palette of the '60s, nail trends have had quite the evolution. We’ve moved on from eye-catching metallics gracing fingertips in the '70s and fluoro and neon hues in the '80s before going with deep and angsty hues in…

Reinvigorate your skin with Kiehl’s newest serum

Ever since, Kiehl's chemists have continued to harness the time-tested, efficacious benefits of Calendula. During the 1960s, Kiehl's released the Calendula Herbal Extract Toner, which is now one of its best-selling products. Following the success of the toner is the launch of the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash in…

The “campiest” looks at this year’s Met Gala

By Hermes Joy Tunac Met Gala, also known as the Oscars of the fashion world, happens to be one of the most anticipated annual events in May. Spearheaded by Vogue and a number of New York-based organizations, it’s an annual gathering that brings together the most prominent names in fashion,…

ESCADA welcomes Rita Ora as its new ambassador

For Spring/ Summer 2019 New York runway show, ESCADA introduces its newest brand ambassador - Rita Ora. A musician whose talent, independence and creativity have established her as a household name, and whose bold and individual approach to style have found her celebrated as a modern fashion icon. She exemplifies…

Temperatures soared, as Olympian hotties walked for Bench

As a veteran fashion designer drew inspiration from a NetFlix character for his latest couture collection, a leading fashion photographer captured iconic images of Philippine beaches and coconut trees, which ended up on boardshorts and swimsuits, using his trusty iPhone. By Alex Y. Vergara Bench Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 ended…

The ’90s hair trend that’s making a big comeback this year

Text by Hermes Joy Tunac Graphics by Maica Frances Maglipon If you don't already know, hair accessories are having a "major" moment in fashion for several months now since the start of 2019. Experts predict that aside from hair clips and barrettes, blunt bobs and big volumes will also steal the…

Mutya ng Pilipinas sets its sights on country’s “hometown girls”

Now on its 51st year, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious homegrown beauty pageants has a new thrust and president in the person of Cory Quirino. It has also partnered with ABS-CBN, the Department of Interior and Local Governments and the Liga ng mga Barangay, as it widens…

A meeting of beautiful minds

By Maan D’Asis Pamaran There’s still a stigma attached to availing one’s self of beautifying services. People closely scrutinize celebrities and try to guess if they have “had something done,” as if doing so would take away from their luster. What should be understood though, is that undergoing aesthetic procedures…