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Life is a beach The beach is my happy place. I mean, everything just feels better when I’m there so I was ecstatic to get away for the weekend! Guess where this is? 🙂 Salty Hair (I slightly care) It’s really impressive what salty hair can do. It makes your hair mimic the beach waves and for some reason, it stays like that. That’s why I super love Blo Blow Dry Bar‘s Sea Salt Spray!  Blanc And of course, each suit should come with an equally stylish cover-up. I love this white one from Tarte Tatin! It’s so breezy! Yuki Tansengco Guess where this getaway is! Hint: It’s not too far from Manila. TRIANGL swimwear  I know it’s been really rainy so when my friends suggested a beach trip, I was crossing my fingers dry. Thankfully, it only rained at night while we were sleeping! Haha! Tarte Tatin white cover-up It was my first time to wear this dress and I was thinking: thank God I didn’t wear it Manila. The fabric is so light and it easily gets caught with a slight whiff! Perfect for the beach! Blanc Tarmouline Necklace I try to keep my accessories at minimum when…

On sustainable living Just like how vegan food can get pricier compared to fastfood, I often wonder how it’s possible to live sustainably AND affordably? A social enterprise teaches us how to make it possible! Something new for Rags 2 Riches Meet Reese, co-found of Rags 2 Riches (R2R)! Most recently, they launched it’s R2R Living collection and has partnered with SoFA Design Institute to talk about this new partnership.  Yuki Tansengco I love how this brand discussed on how we can bring sustainable design into our very own homes – fashionably and without damaging our pockets.  Bags from Rags 2 Riches (Liz Uy Collection) I’ve always been an avid fan of R2R because of it’s cause and it’s amazing bag designs so when I heard they were going to launch a HOME collection, I was so excited to hear about it! R2R Living So what exactly is R2R Living? Reese Ruiz and the Dean of SoFa, Tobi Guggenheimer, tells us all about it! Vintage dress from mom | Forever 21 strappy heels If I were to decide, I’ll categorize this outfit as “sustainable” fashion. This dress is vintage so I’m still making use of “old” pieces and my bag…

His & Hers I grew up with two brothers so when items get mixed up in the laundry – I am game to wear whatever. In reality, it’s SO interesting to sift around the menswear section because they have really nice pieces! Have you tried it? Wardrobe Essentials One of my key factors when dressing up is comfort. I need to be able to move around my clothes and with the rainy season coming in, I’d like to live in jackets and sweaters. Haha! Top 3 So here are top 3 Must-Have items to have in your closet. PS My list is both for girls AND guys! Something borrowed It’s so high school to wear jackets or hoodies with the sleeves almost as long as your fingers but I like it that way. Consider this post as 3 items you can sort of borrow from each other, too. Haha! McCoy Reyes | Classic white shirt First, you should always have a classic white shirt on hand. Stock 5 if you need to, I go for the cut in the menswear section with no curves at the waist. It goes perfectly with anything – blue jeans, an a-line skirt or short. …

Sweater Weather “All I hear is raindrops, running on the rooftop…” – who can guess this 90’s song? Haha! It’s rainy season again so it’s time to bid goodbye all open-toe footwear and skin-showing pieces. Geeky specs I call this my “pa-safe” outfit. Why, you might ask? It’s safe enough to wear if it’s raining and still okay to wear if it’s sunny cos of the comfy skirt – of course, bennies to match!  Yuki Tansengco So here are some quick tips to stay dry during the sweater weather! Zara black skirt | Bensimon Colorsole Femme First, wear something that is easy to move around in. You’ll never know WHEN it’ll actually start pouring – heck, you might even be commuting somewhere and no shade visible. So I’m ready to run for cover in these sneakers incase it starts pouring! Thrifted white knitted sweater Second, stay warm but not too warm. We all know weather in the city is so bipolar! One minute it can be rainy then suddenly – Mr Sun comes out! Loosely knit sweaters like this are just right. Bensimon Colorsole Femme in Raspberry Then third, avoid illnesses by keeping your feet dry with closed-toe footwear. I don’t…

Zalora ZALORA, Asia’s leading online fashion destination has brought an exciting array of new Filipino fashion talent to online shoppers through the recently launched ZALORA Marketplace.  With ZALORA’s combined 15 million visits per month to its sites across the region, Marketplace gives independent fashion designers and boutiques the opportunity to instantly expand their business and reach new customers online.   Zalora Marketplace Launch To celebrate the launch of Marketplace, ZALORA has gathered the hottest up-and-coming boutiques, fashion media and bloggers in one special event at 12 Monkeys in Century Mall. The ZALORA Marketplace team raffled off over P50,000 worth of prizes from select boutiques. I was luckily one of the winners! Woot! Yuki Tansengco Make lokal, buy lokal and wear lokal! This is great news for our locally grown brands and I couldn’t be happier. So if you’re an online brand new to the community, this is definitely something you should check out! H&M dress | DKNY long cardigan | Bensimon tennis elly shoes As an entrepreneur, it feels really great seeing your neighbor brands grow and expand through different channels. Partnering with ZALORA is such a smart move to grow because they already have the audience – you just get creative and bring something new…

From Singapore to Manila If you love Japanese food especially ramen (like me!), this is something you don’t want to miss! Tampopo is a ramen and katsu specialty restaurant originally from Singapore. Fortunately, we already have TWO branches of Tampopo in Manila – and it’s actually the first outside of Singapore. 😉 We’re so lucky! Tampopo Philippines It’s unique offering is what initially made me curious. I mean, how is this Japanese place different from all the others I’ve tried? Tampopo is actually the FIRST dual concept Katsu-Ramen restaurant in Manila – they even have two kitchens to specialize in each! A unique experience A lot of Katsu and ramen places have been popping out like mushrooms but what if you find one that is more in favor of quality instead of quantity (unli everything?) Tampopo finds the right balance! Tampopo So enough of the hearsay – let’s try the real thing!!! 🙂 Extensive menu | “Top Trade Black Pig” Upon arriving in Tampopo, it instantly gives you the authentic Japanese feel. Wooden interiors, open kitchen and even Japanese greetings to match. Their ramen menu ranges from the simple miso ramen to a more complex pork bone broth. For their katsu, Tampopo sets themselves…

 in Fairview Terraces, Quezon City Ayala Malls never fail to bring us the hottest lifestyle, fashion and beauty tips around the globe. Remember my previous post featuring Allison Harvard and Tim Yap in Style Origin? I got to experience another leg again of Style Origin but this time – in Fairview Terraces! Ayala Malls | Fairview Terraces Ayala Malls, the premier lifestyle and shopping destination in the country, continues to shape the lifestyle of Filipinos through Style Origin, a lifestyle series that will cultivate each shopper’s eye for style. I’ve witnessed the one in Glorietta and I must say, each series is so SULIT which I’m sure you guys will love to attend! Hair by Blo Blow Dry Bar So when I received the invite to the Fairview Terraces Style Origin Series, I said yes without batting an eyelash and HEY – I’ve never been to the place so I was excited to check it out!  Shopping galore! We did a “Shopping Race” and visited numerous retail stores in Fairview Terraces. I discovered a lot of brands and I can’t wait to share with you my picks from their store.  Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle Read more about this series! H&M long…

Yuki Tansengco Surely trends and colorful pieces are always fun to wear but there are some days that I just really want to be very… basic. These are the days I just want to curl into something comfortable but equally presentable. So here are 4 basic pieces that MUST be in your wardrobe! Back To Basics This point is to remind ourselves once in a while to always make sure we invest in key pieces, and less on trendy ones cos we’ll be wearing it year, after year, after year. 4 Key Pieces To Have In Your Wardrobe So with that being said, here are my 4 MUST HAVE key pieces in my wardrobe.  Black pointed heels (no platform) | Forever 21 Number one, invest in a good pair of black pointy heels. You’ll be needing this for meetings, parties and it’ll instantly dress up any outfit. I opted for one with no platform for a classic touch and keep the heel 3 inches tall. Crisp white button down | Topman Step out of your comfort zone and check out the men’s section once in awhile – you’ll be surprised with what you’ll find! I personally love men shirts more…

Yuki Tansengco “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” I remember keeping that quote as my wallpaper for the longest time. It’s true, isn’t it? The only way we’ll grow is when we try new things – and that means going beyond our comfort zone. Big Hair, Don’t Care To be honest, I would always play it safe. When it comes to hairstyles, either RAZOR STRAIGHT or VS CURLS. Nothing in between because I felt like other hairstyles wouldn’t be bagay but I tried something different this time! Hair by Blo Blow Dry Bar I walked into Blo Megamall and Anton, our Session Stylist, asked what I wanted. Let’s go to town! Hair by Blo If we are friends, you’d know my hair is always straight. Not because I choose to keep it that way but because it’s really stubborn. No matter how much product I put on to keep the curls, it never stays so this hairstyle left me in awe! Tyler black blazer | DKNY slit skirt | Zara boots Blo Blow Dry Bar has a special way of “cooking” your hair with its magical bloers. Surprisingly, these loose curls lasted ALL day! That’s with sun…

Blo Blow Dry Bar First things first. Blo is NOT a salon – they are North America’s original Blow Dry Bar.  Yuki Tansengco Second, scissors are verboten. Dye, ditto. No cuts, no color: Just WASH BLOW GO. Guests choose from 7 styles featured in the Blo Hair Menu, from the razor-straight “Executive Sweet” to the runway-inspired “Pillow Talk”.  Blo Babes Third, Blo is not just about hair. It is about experience, culture and the whole vibe. You’ll definitely enjoy your trip to Blo! During the soft opening in Mall of Asia, we had these gorgeous Pink Wig Girls welcome you to the bar and provide killa photo opps! 🙂 Blo is going global! Fourth, did you know that Blo is in … Russia? Yeahp, you heard it right. Blo is the world’s LARGEST Blow Dry Bar chain! Currently, there are 4 branches here in Manila. Serendra, Rockwell, Mall of Asia and Megamall.  Up Do Ala Carte – Php950 Fifth, you can have va-va-volumized hair, whenever you want it. Blo offers “Up Do Ala Carte” that lets you make your DREAM HAIRSTYLE come to life. You saw it on Tumblr? Go to Blo and make it happen! For a very affordable price.  Team Instax |…