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Hair by Blo If she did – the Queen would have probably frowned upon this #GOTootd. Haha! Too much Game of Thrones lately inspired me to try interesting braided hairstyles. What do you think of this one? Sansa Stark (hair only) For some reason, I am deeply drawn to Sansa’s hairstyles in the show! Waterfall braids, braid crowns, messy curls, etc. This will be the first of many Sansa-inspired hair! Yuki Tansengco Wait til you see the fishtail details! 🙂 Stradivarius blazer Due to bipolar weather, I know make sure I wear something that can be for hot afternoons or cold air-conditioned places. To quickly convert this outfit to being “cold friendly”, I brought a scarf! Wacoal black bandeau To be honest, I couldn’t decide what top to pair these breezy shorts with so I just threw on a cotton blazer! I love how this bandeau can disguise itself as a top – just throw on layered necklaces. More styles over at Wacoal’s Facebook page! Blo Blow Dry Bar | Up Do Ala Carte Major props to Mauie of Blo Mall of Asia for being game with my weirdness. “Mauie, please make my hair look like Sansa Stark’s of Game of…

On dressing for warm weather Don’t you hate it when you see it’s raining, deck out in a comfy fuzzy sweater but only to find out 20 minutes later that the sun is shining brightly? I dieee! So here’s how to dress for (pretentious) cold weather – risk-free! Leather details Face it – there was a time you wanted to buy a leather jacket but thought, “When will I ever wear that?” so you sadly place it back in the rack or you already have one but it’s always sitting quietly in your closet.  Cold or warm, you can still rock leather on any day! shoes from Maria Salvador Clothing Did I mention how comfy these shoes are? Here we go! Yuki Tansengco With our bipolar weather nowadays, you gotta learn how to dress pa-SAFE. You really never know and the last thing you want is to arrive in event drenched in pawis or sit through a meeting but shivering from the unkind A/C. Topshop army green jacket w leather details One key on dressing pa-safe is wear versatile pieces. Wear pieces that’ll look good on it’s one AND look good with a cover up. Under this jacket is a…

White – classic and timeless When one of my friends saw me in this outfit, she quickly said, “I’m too afraid to wear white.” How come? White is such a timeless shade! If only I buy all my favorite styles and pieces in white, I would.  Yuki Tansengco Here are some quick tips on how to wear white without looking like a snow queen or worse, a masahista! Haha! SkyCastle Co white romper | Tutum sandals | LV Neverfull The first factor I consider when wearing white? The weather! Rainy or cloudy days are a big sign not to wear white – imagine a blank canvas entering a battlefield. So make sure the sun’s out! 🙂 Skin is in White reminds me of summer days cos it just feels really breezy. I like how this SkyCastle Co romper is one of those “business in the front, party in the back” kind of pieces. Don’t forget to bring a cardigan incase it gets cold! 🙂 Zalora Marketplace I got these pieces from the Zalora Marketplace! If you haven’t checked them out yet, I suggest you should on marketplace.zalora.com.ph 😉 There are a lot of SALE items and unique finds. The delivery…

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…

 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…

Fete At Greenbelt Last June 21, Bensimon prepared a display of art and inspiration by the Greenbelt 3 entrance. Alongside these chic sneakers, the audience got to revel in the vibrant beats and sounds of Fete de la Musique all over Makati and Intramuros.  Parisian heritage brand since 1975 Perfectly imperfect would be the best way to describe it. Bensimon sneakers are handmade, thus making each pair unique. The Tennis Bensimon because an iconic basic. Parisian “Heels and pavements do not go together”, and I totally agree with that. I’m glad I have bennies to stay comfy and they actually go well with dresses, too! Fete At Greenbelt Definitely a Parisian vibe all throughout. Fantastic set-up by the Bensimon team! Check out which pair I got! Sneakers Artwork Exhibition Bensimon showcased a beautiful line of sneaker artwork – all up for bidding! The designs were authentic, iconic and of course – Parisian.  French Fashion Sense For more information, please like Bensimon PhilippinesSneakers that match your clothes – and style. on Facebook and follow them via Twitter @BensimonPH! We love our Bennies!  The French cult sneakers brand is now in Manila thanks to TSA Inc (the geniuses behind Havaianas in the…

Shana Viva Espanya! Spanish brand, Shana, takes Manila by storm with it’s stylish pieces and affordable basics. I admit, it was my first time to hear about the brand so when I saw the items – I was in for a pleasant surprise! Shana Shopping spree To celebrate the opening, Robinsons Specialty Stores Inc hosted an Instagram contest and awarded 2 lucky ladies with a shopping spree! Nooope – I am not one of them but I was invite to STYLE and SHOP with the girls!  2/F Glorietta 5 Shana is located in prime locations in Metro Manila. Let the craziness begin! Colorful scarves Shana has a wide array of shoes, accessories, clothes and one of my faves are the SCARVES! So pretty. I can just imagine wearing a black bodycon dress and layering with a pretty Shana scarf. Lots of basics Probably a haven for college students. Shana keeps a lot of basics and offers it in rainbow colors. These tops I’m looking at are very affordable and good quality too! with Aimee Ang of Robinsons Specialty Stores Inc Here I am with the bright young lady who handles the digital marketing of Shana Philippines. Congrats Aimee! I couldn’t…

Yuki Tansengco Back in High School, we’d start our English classes with a segment called “Book Selling”. One student would be assigned to bring a book and tell the whole class what’s great about it. I’ll never forget the day I was called and I proudly brought out my book, “Why Cats Are Better Than Dogs.” Cat in a Tutu To be honest, it was such a silly book to the point that I can’t even remember what the reasons were. I love animals and can’t compare cats and dogs so I’m sure that book was just for fun. Wild Hearts MNL Cat Ears But now that I think of it, I think cats are better than dogs as pets if you’re working a full time job. Right, ladies? 😉   Did anybody say tuna? Trivia: I have 5 kittens and cats at home – I can’t even keep track how many. I think around 3 who bum around in the kitchen and 2 by the gate. We have 2 dogs too so clearly, we love animals! Shana sweater | Php699.00 I instantly feel in-love when I saw this sweater during the Shana Media Launch. It’s so affordable too! I…