Angela Chiappini
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Editor’s Column:
And just like that, the year 2019 is officially up on our calendars. Do you have any New Year’s resolution planned this year? Like starting a new diet routine? Or setting your travel plans? Oh wait, are planning to save money? All these for sure are one of the common goals to achieve when you have a resolution. To start the year off right, you should take charge of what you are getting out of life. But before setting out your resolution you should take time to reflect on what accomplishments you’ve made last year, by adding up some changes to yourself will always be an improvement for you to look better every year.
Who among us wouldn’t love to start the New Year with a brand-new wardrobe? It all starts with yourself, maybe this year you would like to have a change in appearance, mainly on what you wear every day. You tend to set an every day look with a little bit of change, it seems like your looking for a new you. The good news: You can make over your wardrobe by adding just a few key pieces (and tossing a few as well). Here goes decluttering your wardrobe is a good start to change your look. It’s easier to declutter your closet if you know where you’ll be donating your clothing ahead of time. This way, once you are done decluttering and purging the closet, you can quickly whisk the items off to a deserving recipient making the process much easier. In a way, it also maximizes the storage space of your clothes. Being thoughtful about clothing, and our appearance, is important. Next out is organizing your clothing pieces, maybe this year you want to go for solid tones, soft embellishments or adding up some patches to your old clothes. Fashion experts say, don’t overlook the power of color to bring your look up to date, it is yet the shape, style and cut are the key ingredients of any fashion trend.
LET’S GO ON A DATE
Going on to dates is about making time for each other. Be it going out with someone you love or just simply celebrating the event at home, there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to steal your heart – style. Here, we help you figure out what to wear no matter where you’re going with outfit ideas from Bench.
Product & Prices:
DINNER DATE:
WOMEN:
TOP: COLD SHOULDER TOP
PRICE: 849.75PHP
SKIRT: FULL PRINT A-LINE MINI SKIRT
PRICE: 399.00PHP
SHOES: FLAT SHOES WITH EMBROIDERY
PRICE: 199.00PHP
JEWELLRY: SUNGLASSES
PRICE: 279.00PHP
MEN:
POLO: SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT WITH PRINTED POCKET
PRICE: 499.87PHP
TROUSERS: SKINNY JEANS
PRICE: 899.75PHP
SHOES: TWO TONE SNEAKERS
PRICE: 1,199.75
CINEMA DATE:
WOMEN:
TOP: CROPPED LONG SLEEVE TEE
PRICE: 595.00PHP
SKIRT: STRAIGHT FIT DISTRESSED JEANS
PRICE: 999.75PHP
SHOES: LACE UP BOOTS
PRICE: 1,299.75PHP
BAG: BUCKET BAG
PRICE: 549.75PHP
MEN:
SHIRT: FULL PRINT TEE
PRICE: 599.75PHP
JACKET: BOMBER JACKET
PRICE: 1,199.75PHP
SHORT: TWILL WALKING SHORTS
PRICE: 499.75PHP
FOOTWEAR: CANVAS SNEAKERS
PRICE: 799.75PHPB
CHINESE NEW YEAR CLOTHES
Chinese New Year also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year is an important 15 day long festival widely celebrated in China and Malaysia. One of the traditions stemming from it, is the practice of buying new clothes. Chinese people believe that their ancestors and mythical gods will grant them fortune and good luck in the coming year. Red symbolizes luck, happiness and joy. It also represents summer season and the Southern Direction. Red also represents vitality, celebration and fertility in traditional Chinese color symbolism.
This act is symbolic as it signifies new beginnings and a good change for the new year. If you are a woman looking to honour this tradition, here are some guidelines for Chinese New Year clothes you can follow.
Tang Suit
Tang suit used to refer to dress from the Tang dynasty. If you’re a fan of Chinese martial arts, you might have seen this type of clothing in movies. Jackie Chan especially seems to like wearing them. The Tang suit was also the “dress code” for the 2001 APEC meeting.
Qipao
The qipao entered mainstream Chinese culture during the Qing dynasty. But the modern styles we know today are very different from how it was originally. It began as a conservative dress with straight and loose cuts. Intricate designs were embroidered into the fabric. Through colonization, the qipao became westernized.
Cheongsam
It is a modified version of Qing dynasty clothing and was formal wear during the 1900s. The cut for the sideways lapel symbolizes wealth and prosperity. The length of the cheongsam also represents status, since longer clothing is unsuitable for physical labor. In the Republican era, it was the clothing of educated scholars.
Hanfu
“Hanfu” translates literally to “clothing of the Han ethnicity.” It encompasses traditional clothing up until the Qing dynasty. This means too many types and variations to count.
Accessories:
Rhinestone Crystal Hair Accessory
In ancient times, men were not allowed to go without a headdress. Using chopsticks as hair accessories is a misconception. Instead, ornate wands are used. They usually taper off to an intricate design, inlaid with jewels, and trinkets hang off the end.
If you wear a hanfu, you can also add a pendant to the waistband.
BE ACTIVE
Let’s start your morning in an active way, whether you’re exercising at home or at the gym you really should wear something that is fit for your healthy activities. Active wear or simply known as gym attire is widely worn by nowadays. It is because eating healthy plus exercising is a good way to live a healthy lifestyle. So here are the key necessities for an active wardrobe from Uniqlo.
WOMEN:
WOMEN DRY-EX CREW NECKSHORT SLEEVE T
P 790
Description: Seamless one-piece body construction provides a smooth fit. Mesh segments in the back of the bod
WOMEN ULTRA STRETCHACTIVE ANKLELENGTH PANTS
P 990
Description: These pants feels so good to wear, especially paired with the Airism seamless under wear.
WOMEN ULTRA STRETCH ACTIVE SHORTS
P 990
Description: Quick-drying, stretchy shorts in a perfect length for sports. With quick-drying DRY technology. Ultra-stretch material for comfort with any kind of movement. Rippled fabric gives them a textured, contoured look.
WOMEN POCKETABLE UV CUT PARKA
P 1490
Description: UV Cut feature protects the skin from ultraviolet rays! Versatile matte design. Pocketable for easy portability. Durable water-repellent coating sheds light rain.
WOMENWIRELESS BRA(ACTIVE)
P990
Description: No seams so lines don’t show. Supports the bust during exercise.
WOMEN SHORT SOCKS 3P(SPORTS)
P 590
Description: Self-deodorization to keep troublesome odors away. Anti-microbial and anti-odor properties.
MEN:
DRY-EX CREW NECK SHORT SLEEVE T
P790
Description: Ultra quick-drying DRY-EX for cool comfort. In a stylish gradient pattern. Made with revolutionary DRY-EX material that dries sweat and moisture in the blink of an eye.
DRY STRETCHSWEAT PANTS
P1,490
Description: Quick drying and easy to move in. Cotton-like feel is great for everyday wear.
DRY-EX SHORTS
P990
Description: Made with incredibly quick-drying DRY-EX! Breathable mesh at the waist. Ultra-quick-drying DRY-EX material keeps a fresh, smooth feel.
POCKETABLE PARKA(PATTERN)
P1,490
Description: Our convenient, pocketable parka. Ready wherever and whenever you need it. A durable water-repellent coating keeps out light rain.
In Photo(L-R): Ardèche Rouge Chantelauze 2017, Event Poster, and Confit of “Pigeon”, Gratin Dauphinois, Wilted Kale Glazed Pearl onions and Baby Tomato, Petit Jus
21 May 2019, Manila– Pan Pacific Manila brought back the artistic flair in dining with a special wine and food pairing experience “Summer Wine Dinner” in partnership with Le Cellier French Wine Selection and Infinite Travel and Tours at their panoramic rooftop restaurant, Pacific Lounge last May 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM onwards. Guests were treated to a gastronomic world of aromas and flavors for only Php 3,500 net per person.
This tasting experience was attended by some of the prominent names in food & beverage scene and where they were welcomed with a lavish and sumptuous array of cocktails, amuse-bouche and overflowing Ardèche Blanc Chantelauze 2017 and Ardèche Rouge Chantelauze 2017 at the reception.
The Summer Wine Dinner at Pacific Lounge showcases five premium wines from Le Cellier, each paired with a distinct epicurean fare from our 4-course set dinner. Included on the menu is an appetizer of Pan Seared Barramundi en Petit Mesclun, Warm Lemon Vinaigrette, Poached Shrimp with Basil Oil, Smoked Baby Squid with Ponzu Sauce paired with Vina Hermosa Blanco 2017, followed by a Confit of “Pigeon”, Gratin Dauphinois, Wilted Kale Glazed Pearl onions and Baby Tomato, Petit Jus pared with Vina Hermosa Crianza Red 2015.
The highlight of the menu is Herb Crusted US Lamb Tenderloin, Wild Mushroom Fricassee, Capellini with Herbs and Garlic in Red Wine Sauce complemented by La Grange Des Combes 2015 – Saint Chinian, followed by a decadent dessert trio of Mango Lychee Mille-feuille, Strawberry Moelleux, Chocolate Mint Macaron, Berries Coulis with Chocolate Cointreau Sauce paired with Muscat Sec 2016 IGP Pays dÓc Chateau Cabezac.
Pan Pacific Manila
M. Adriatico corner General Malvar Streets, Malate, Manila, 1004, Philippines
T +63 2 318 0788 | F +63 2 310 1501
| panpacific.com
For AW19, Strathberry takes a plunge down the rabbit hole and explores the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, creating a fun and eccentric collection that takes inspiration from the author’s original illustrations.
Maple, Purple Potion and a very iconic Alice Blue, are the new exclusive hues chosen to enrich a bold colour palette representing an extravagant universe filled with charming textures and curious patterns.
Strathberry’s signature styles are beautifully embroidered with; rabbits, stars, clocks and are reinvented incorporating all the playful quirkiness that defines Alice’s bizarre world.
The East/West and Tote ranges are decorated with elegant satin weaving in an optical damier that echoes the surrealistic and peculiar vibe that permeates the entire collection.
Softer and curved shapes are introduced in the form of the Breve and Allegro shoulder bags, available in both bold and understated colour combinations, with the Allegro Micro being released as the brand’s first belt bag.
The collection also features more experimental and structured designs such as the Biscuit bag, which explores new creative ways of incorporating the brand’s signature bar, while the playful floral patterns add femininity and romance to the fantasy of this imaginative collection.
Launch – First Drop June Price Range – £275 – £795
STRATHBERRY
Strathberry, is an independently owned luxury label based in Edinburgh’s West End. Instantly recognizable owing to the signature metal bar, the brand has quickly developed into one of the front runners in international leather accessories design. Integral to the Strathberry ethos is a passion for quality craftsmanship and each bag can take up to 20 hours to make. Each piece is handmade in limited quantities by skilled artisans whose understanding of leatherwork is unparalleled.
Strathberry Ltd, 4 Walker Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7LA T: +44 (0) 131 290 2690www.strathberry.com
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