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Beauty that’s soil deep

by Bea J. Ledesma - December 27, 2013 - 12:00am

In one corner of Bezau, an Austrian outpost, a skincare company has been harvesting active plant ingredients from the Bregenz Forest, an intact ecosystem in the Austrian Alps that’s remained pristine, its soil...

Witches of Bushwick

by Bea J. Ledesma - October 25, 2013 - 12:00am

Black isn’t her only color. Inspired by Takashi Murakami’s anime witch series — the premise of Shu Uemura’s latest collection — YStyle pays homage to the true heroine of Halloween in...

Male designer understands the female form — curves and all

by Bea J. Ledesma - October 11, 2013 - 12:00am

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that every designer is in want of a skinny muse.

Ladylike with a little edge

by Bea J. Ledesma - September 27, 2013 - 12:00am

There’s an edge to this season’s looks.

Wannabes walk the streets of Fashion Night Out in Tokyo

by Bea J. Ledesma - September 13, 2013 - 12:00am

“This is basically a night for wannabes,” she said, mascara wand in hand as she steadily glopped black paint on her lashes, while the cab speeded towards Omotesando for Vogue’s Fashion Night Out...

Transitioning to fall trends -- with the heat in mind

by Bea J. Ledesma - August 9, 2013 - 12:00am

If living abroad teaches you anything, it’s that season-appropriate clothing spells the difference between being stylishly garbed in a thermal coat and frostbitten in an imprudently skimpy ensemble on a winter’s...

Girl on the rise

by Bea J. Ledesma - June 28, 2013 - 12:00am

Chat Almarvez is movin’ on up.

Why we need to rethink the school dress code

by Bea J. Ledesma - June 21, 2013 - 12:00am

These rules are patently archaic, anti-feminist and persist in subscribing to the false, damaging notion that women are virtuous, fragile creatures — i.e., the weaker sex.

Walk their way

by Bea J. Ledesma - April 26, 2013 - 12:00am

Whether they’re wading through the Mekong in Havaianas flip-flops or strolling by the Marais in Payless ballet flats, today’s jet setting crew of stylish girls know how to dress the part.

How the Japanese do Mod

by Bea Ledesma - April 12, 2013 - 12:00am

To celebrate its 30th year, Shu Uemura international artistic director Kakuyasu Uchiide flew to Manila to demonstrate the latest from his Eye-conic collection, an assortment of eyeshadow palettes he designed.

An iconic bag stakes its claim

by Bea Ledesma - April 5, 2013 - 12:00am

Here’s one for the bucket list: The iconic Noé bag is back. Like Harmony-Korine-on-Spring-Break back. Like Justin-Timberlake-in-his-suit-and-tie back. (Blech, JT).

Fashion’s new power duos

by Bea Ledesma - February 8, 2013 - 12:00am

Good things come to those in pairs.

Bridal gowns off the rack — with some tweaking

by Bea Ledesma - February 1, 2013 - 12:00am

One lesson I have learned from being a bridesmaid: Don’t mess with the bride.

Preppy is more than a sweater tied over your chest

by Bea Ledesma - January 25, 2013 - 12:00am

When I was a kid, preppy meant blindingly pink Lacoste polo shirts and sweaters tied at the clavicle. Now that look just screams ’80s. (Have I dated myself yet? I was born in 1987, don’t let my birth...

Six beauty rules for 2013

by Bea J. Ledesma - January 4, 2013 - 12:00am

Knowledge is power, I like to tell my dog.

YStyle’s last-minute gift guide: Personalized presents for the finicky shopper

by Bea J. Ledesma - December 21, 2012 - 12:00am

In the age of the gift basket or the anonymous room scent spray, plenty of Christmas presents tend to be of a more — how do I put it — generic nature.

A liberated designer is the best kind

by Bea J. Ledesma - November 30, 2012 - 12:00am

Puey Quiñones has dedicated his latest collection to a select, niche audience.

What designers would like you to wear for the holidays

by Bea J. Ledesma - November 16, 2012 - 12:00am

November is in full party mode

Shopping for the holidays at SM City North Edsa

by By Bea J. Ledesma - October 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Finger painting at Milan Fashion Week

by Bea J. Ledesma - October 12, 2012 - 12:00am

It’s all in the fingers.

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