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A girl and her little (online) shop that could

by Anne Bella - November 29, 2013 - 12:00am

If you haven’t seen, or worse, heard of Seektheuniq.com, then missing out is an understatement.

Textured and trippy

by Anna Bella - September 13, 2013 - 12:00am

Having my nails done is probably my favorite indulgence. I don’t get massages, hair treatments or go to the spa like most girls. I like the short-term commitment of painting my nails and changing shades on...

A pocket universe of art and rock

by Anne Bella - May 3, 2013 - 12:00am

Ubiquitous skull rings, glass-lit wall installations, sketches, sculptures and illustrations comprised the exhibit at Pocket Universe, the art space at the second floor of rock bar Saguijo which recently featured...

Sangria, art and Souks on a Sunday

by Anne Bella - April 26, 2013 - 12:00am

With summer in full off-the-charts temperature swing, it’s only apt to chill the way only city folks can: with a nice pitcher of Sangria, a scrumptious Mediterranean buffet in a space that’s akin to a...

Philippine Fashion Week Review: LUXE WEAR: Colors and texture battle it out with neutrals, cutouts and lace

November 9, 2012 - 12:00am

The Luxe Wear show at Fashion Week was as entertaining as it was mind-boggling.

Pinoy-made shoe sculptures make waves at The Met

by Anne Bella - June 15, 2012 - 12:00am

If you’re lucky enough to catch the yearly exhibits at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, chances are you’ll be going home with a keepsake or two.

Bags from a Milan-trained third-gen shoemaker

by Anne Bella - March 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Carl Garcia is a passionate guy.

Techno print: The fabric of the future

by Anne Bella - March 16, 2012 - 12:00am

It seems that S/S ’12 is a season of extremes.

Saccharine and sweet dominate spring 2012

by Anne Bella - March 9, 2012 - 12:00am

It seemed that the fashion world temporarily put their beloved black uniform in the back closet — at least for S/S 2012.

Nursing your way to good hair days

by Anne Bella - December 9, 2011 - 12:00am

Admit it.

The reluctant art world darling

by Anne Bella - November 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Nikki Luna wants to be taken seriously.

The dish on the season's hottest look: Dirty hair

by Anne Bella - October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

They say there are two types of girls in fashion: the clotheshorse and the beauty junkie.

Retro-architectural shapes lead the pack for spring-summer footwear

by Anne Bella - October 14, 2011 - 12:00am

If next season’s shoes could talk, it would be in multiple languages.

Restoring a bag to its former glory

by Anne Bella - September 23, 2011 - 12:00am

I’ve never been a bag girl.

That '70s high

by Anne Bella - July 15, 2011 - 12:00am

It’s that time of the year again, when Manila’s most stylish have an excuse to dress to the nines and attend possibly the most anticipated fashion party of the year: the Preview Best Dressed Ball.

Jojie Lloren: Black magic

by Anne Bella - June 24, 2011 - 12:00am

The master of tailored suits and timeless dresses has done it again in his powerful yet extremely ladylike collection for Fashion Watch.

Norman Noriega: Rock and roll meets urban

by Anne Bella - June 3, 2011 - 12:00am

With a nod to the avant-garde albeit via minimalist designers Issey Miyake and Rick Owens Norman Noriega showcased an all-black and neutral collection of asymmetrical hems, zipper details and fantastic...

Indigenous tribes influence Canadian jewelry label

by Anne Bella - April 29, 2011 - 12:00am

Few jewelry designers can create strong visual pieces without some formal training and internships to develop and hone their craft.

Biker boys turned jewelry makers

by Anne Bella - April 1, 2011 - 12:00am

Biker boys have a reputation of living life in the fast lane—literally.

Face Hunting

by Anne Bella - January 14, 2011 - 12:00am

When street style blogger Yvan Rodic of the famed Face Hunter blog dropped by Manila last month for his book signing, it seemed that everyone at his supposed after-party at Kyss bar was up and ready for their c...

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