I have always mooned on the thought of raiding the Olsen’s walk-in and Duma’s wardrobe but I wouldn’t mind making a stop in Kryz Uy’s closet. This young Cebuana, the creative director and owner of the Cebu-rooted clothing brand, WAGW (What a Girl Wants) have already marked a spot in our fashion industry and she did it all by doing what she loves – dressing up. She can incorporate different styles through layering, mix and match without straying away from her usual polished, clean and put-together look. Her outfits are …

This tip-off is a tad late as all of you must’ve already noticed that feathers are everywhere! The afficionados of bohemian fashion are rejoicing. I am not big on dangling earrings but these lovely feathers might just make me change my mind. Exuding a “free-spirited” vibe, it can surely add that certain spice to your outfit.
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The evolution of the Philippine fashion industry  have been greatly influenced by the richness of our culture and history. Constantly adapting to the changes and demands of time as remarkably epitomized in our very own Terno, our Filipiniana. The beauty of our national costume lies on how it advances with the modern times while still preserving the traditions it have long embodied.
Our fashion community, in accordance with the celebration of our country’s 113th year of independence, paid tribute to Filipiniana in a fashion show whipped into shape by Metro Magazine. …

Check your hemlines, ladies!
It shouldn’t be too short, nor too long as the middle sister of minis and maxis is making a comeback. Mid-calf-length skirts from the 40s and 70sare this season’s top squeeze. Midi skirts are ultimately feminine and undeniably chic with a subtle hint of sexiness. And there’s a wide array of choices on how you’ll sport one – full, pencil, strait, sheer, pleated.

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My sister and I, in our mandatory matching outfits and carbon-copied haircuts ,  used to click-clack around the house wearing mom’s high-heeled shoes pretending to be in-charge of the world and heavenly bodies. We would overmodest-ly chuckle, whisper about what we would pretend to be life-or-death dilemmas and whisper more about earth-shattering solutions. For a moment we were grown-ups having the time of our lives. And we owe it to our mom’s big-girl shoes.  Today, I still find myself somewhat empowered by the pair I am wearing. I still wear …

If there is such a place as a rehab for people who are immensely addicted to sunglasses then I might as well change my address to where it is located. Any dearly concerned relative will whip me there in a piggyback ride as I imagine I will be highly sedated due to the denial that I am indeed obsessed. Then while inside the rehab I will be talking to my imaginary cohorts named Chanel half-tint and Tom Ford Farrah.
I’ve been collecting sunnies for quite awhile now. It started when I …

And the very much-awaited competition that unfurled Cebu’s teeming talents finally came to an extra fabulous end. The finalist of Cebu Young Designers Competition did not disappoint one bit and in fact, rendered an eye-popping, jaw-dropping finale. Each and every collection was awe-inspiring. Had I not known it would not be easy to believe that the pieces being paraded were designed by young designers, mostly teens!
To add more glitz, the event was graced by the who’s who of Cebu’s fashion scene. Even made more prestigious as Cebu governor Gwen Garcia …

Cebu Young Designers Competition 2011 Finalist, Apparel Division: Van Dale Dela Bajan

Style Cebu (SC): Define beautiful.
Van Dale: I define beautiful as a mysterious thing to experience it is an optimistic view of saying your outfit looks dreadful.
SC: How will you define your style?
Van Dale: Quite quirky chameleon.
SC: What are your favorite pieces in your wardrobe?
Van Dale: Lazy tops. I scream for prints and you can always see color in my wardrobe. But lately I want to have a jet setter look.
SC: Whose closet do you want to raid?
Van Dale: I …

Cebu Young Designers Competition 2011 Finalist, Apparel Division: Orville Biongcog

Style Cebu (SC): Define beautiful.
Orville: Well beauty has always been skin deep to me. But I think that in today’s society, they choose physical attributes over character. Artificial and superficial are very much appreciated. Beauty is also an internal jigsaw puzzle that displays an outward picture; you have to have all of the pieces to have a complete picture.
SC: How will you define your style?
Orville: The messier the better.
SC: What are your favorite pieces in your wardrobe?
Orville: Shirt and jeans.
SC: Whose …

Cebu Young Designers Competition 2011, Apparel Division Finalist: NICKY ROA

Style Cebu (SC): How will you define your style?
Nicky: I would say, Preppy-English-Dandy meets Rocker-Street-Chic.
SC: Define beautiful.
Nicky: To me, being Beautiful is having the ability to inspire others. I think being radiant, confident and comfortable with your own skin is what makes a person beautiful.
SC: What are your favorite pieces in your wardrobe?
Nicky: I just can’t get enough of Blazers and Coats, A button-down shirt and a bow tie/neck tie.
SC: Whose closet do you want to raid?
Nicky: I’m gonna go crazy …