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To get a perfect body, get out of the gym
by Joanna N. Francisco - July 13, 2012 - 12:00am
So I’ve been working out a lot lately.
Resort forever
by Joanna N. Francisco - June 15, 2012 - 12:00am
So summer is gone, and who in her right mind could be inspired to dress for the rainy season? The temperatures are staying the same for now, so we can still get away with dressing like we’re on holiday, but...
Biker chicks, ballerinas and the new barong
by Joanna N. Francisco - June 1, 2012 - 12:00am
Four designers were grouped into a show that presented very different aesthetics. 
Monochrome, lace and laser-cut rule luxe party wear
by Joanna N. Francisco - June 1, 2012 - 12:00am
This season designers set their sights on texture and length for the party season.
New fashion school dean puts design thinking at the forefront
by Joanna N. Francisco - May 25, 2012 - 12:00am
Can design be taught?
The quest to be forever young
by Joanna N. Francisco - May 18, 2012 - 12:00am
The concerns of aging, skin aging in particular, are things you never really think will happen to you, well, until they happen to you.
Bulgari's fruity-floral fragrance ushers in the woman of summer
by Joanna N. Francisco - May 11, 2012 - 12:00am
Hot and sticky days and nights make one yearn not only for lighter dress but also for a lighter fragrance.
The art of wearing nothing
by Joanna N. Francisco - April 27, 2012 - 12:00am
It’s just too hot to wear anything.
Singaporean fashion label Raoul is a fast-rising global brand
by Joanna N. Francisco - March 30, 2012 - 12:00am
Actress Viola Davis looked particularly youthful on the red carpet recently, wearing a pink halter floor-length gown from ready-to-wear label Raoul.
Three women designers on the summer bag
by Joanna N. Francisco - March 23, 2012 - 12:00am
Maybe it was the heat or the packed calendar but despite a decidedly easier summer wardrobe, I was losing patience rifling through my once-perfectly-sized black leather bag.
Top 10 cheap and chic tips for summer hair
by Joanna N. Francisco - March 9, 2012 - 12:00am
Pag-asa declared it just last week, summer is here.
Athletic edge
by Joanna N. Francisco - March 2, 2012 - 12:00am
When the fashion forecast for summer includes showing off sinewy limbs and fab abs in sporty pieces, make sure you’re in shape to wear them well. 
The perfect fit with custom-made swimwear
by Joanna N. Francisco - February 17, 2012 - 12:00am
On a work trip last week to resort island Koh Samui, I packed five swimsuits for a three-day trip.
The comeback of cerulean blue, and other shades of sea and sky
by Joanna N. Francisco - February 3, 2012 - 12:00am
Was it visions of summer’s turquoise seas or the longing to embrace more air and light?
Maggie Cheung on style and skin care: Keep only the best
by Joanna N. Francisco - February 3, 2012 - 12:00am
SINGAPORE — Award-winning actress and brand ambassador Maggie Cheung made a special appearance on the closing day of the three-day “The Beauty Debate” to share how Olay’s new philosophy, “Challenge...
Runway to Real Life: What's hot for beauty in 2012
by Joanna N. Francisco - January 27, 2012 - 12:00am
SINGAPORE — Luxuriously natural, shiny, healthy hair — a look that’s glamorous but not overdone — is a big beauty look this year, one of the key trends presented at P&G’s Beauty...
Lazy girl's guide to a better body
by Joanna N. Francisco - January 13, 2012 - 12:00am
Last year I had love affairs with three men: David Kirsch, Rodney Yee and my gym trainer Gary.
Trend Report: Trends to try for the new you
by Joanna N. Francisco - January 6, 2012 - 12:00am
It’s that time of the year when we scan designer runways for an inspired new look.
Time to lend a (beautifully manicured) hand
by Joanna N. Francisco - December 23, 2011 - 12:00am
Festive frocks or dazzling jewelry aside, a pretty and polished hand is a fabulous but low-key way to sparkle this season.
Shopping, without dropping, via online stores
by Joanna N. Francisco - December 16, 2011 - 12:00am
It’s not that I’m in a Scrooge moment, it’s just that December came too soon.
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