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by Ana G. Kalaw - May 2, 2014 - 12:00am

I am a cliché. I left my job, my career, my family and my country to be with the man I love. I left Manila to “move” to Bangkok, where I had no job, no visa, no plans.

The trends to expect and embrace in 2013

by Ana G. Kalaw - January 4, 2013 - 12:00am

We can be philosophical about it.

Take a brow: How to achieve the perfect brow

by Ana G. Kalaw - November 30, 2012 - 12:00am

Kalimutan mo na ang lahat, huwag lang ang kilay.

Raw tailoring and less-than-perfect finishes

November 2, 2012 - 12:00am

Mannish tailoring, floral prints and sheer fabric were the standout trends in the 16-designer Visions and Trends show presented by Magnum for Philippine Fashion Week spring/summer 2013, trends which were evident...

Why Bench endorser Jessica Sanchez is more Pinoy than people think

by Ana G. Kalaw - September 28, 2012 - 12:00am

The first thing you notice about newest Bench endorser Jessica Sanchez is her petite, lithe frame.

When lip products go vegan

by Ana G. Kalaw - September 7, 2012 - 12:00am

You’ve probably heard about bugs in your lipstick and most likely dismissed it as one of those outdated myths that Snopes.com can discredit.

The man who made Bruno Mars dance

by Ana G. Kalaw - August 17, 2012 - 12:00am

Sometime late last year, Bench, after months of billboard teasers hinting of the retail brand going somewhere in outer space, finally released images of pop star Bruno Mars.

Brights on time

by Ana G. Kalaw - July 20, 2012 - 12:00am

The trend: Bright-colored accessories

Peplum and paisley reign on the catwalk

by Ana G. Kalaw - May 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Most women would rather forget that the peplum trend exists.

The tale of the two-piece

by Ana G. Kalaw - May 18, 2012 - 12:00am

There’s been a deluge of bare, bronzed skin on Tumblr, Facebook and traditional media the last few weeks, at the Century Tuna Superbods competition, at Slimmer’s World’s Ms. Bikini Philippines,...

10 Summer-proof makeup buys

by Ana G. Kalaw - April 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Makeup at the beach?

Lulu Tan Gan weaves piÃ±a into your everyday wardrobe

by Ana G. Kalaw - March 2, 2012 - 12:00am

It’s not every day that you have a bunch of 20-somethings gushing over piña fabric.

Boom Sason plays it cool with her first collection

by Ana G. Kalaw - January 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Every course that Boom Sason studied, every school enrolled in, every international diploma earned has finally found fruition with the launch of the new designer’s first (ever) collection.

Wear more color and 11 other things to remember in 2012

by Ana G. Kalaw - January 6, 2012 - 12:00am

If the world is going to end this year, might as well go out with a bang.

Look New Year-ready with just one dress

by Ana G. Kalaw - December 30, 2011 - 12:00am

The holiday rush doesn’t end when friends and family on your Christmas list have been ticked off, all the gifts have been wrapped and torn open and the noche buena spread consumed.

Fashion Watch Report: Ferdi Abuel makes heads of tailoring

by Ana G. Kalaw - October 28, 2011 - 12:00am

“It’s always like that for me, neutrals with pops of color,” says Ferdi Abuel of his collection for Fashion Watch.

New talents take on the tough route to becoming a designer

by Ana G. Kalaw - September 30, 2011 - 12:00am

These days, studying to become a fashion designer has become easier.

RTW to say 'I Do'

by Ana G. Kalaw - September 16, 2011 - 12:00am

I never really believed that wedding dresses have a life after the actual wedding.

Seven reasons why you should go back to Tokyo (or visit for the first time)

by Ana G. Kalaw - September 9, 2011 - 12:00am

Our Delta airlines flight touched down at the Narita airport a little past one on a Thursday afternoon in July, probably the earliest flight that gets into Tokyo from Manila.

Get up, go shop, make a difference

by Ana G. Kalaw - September 2, 2011 - 12:00am

What is P25 worth these days anyway?

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