Holiday glitter

In the mood for last-minute Christmas shopping?  If you’re thinking of something every lady would want this season, the easiest in mind would definitely be a piece of something to wear.  Manila, being a mecca of shopping, has countless of style-worthy brands to choose from. In this season of giving and sharing, every present is special and with this comes the search for the perfect piece that will put a smile on one’s face.

In the Philippines, upcoming luxury brand of bags and accessories — Beatriz accessories — is the perfect chic idea to give to your special someone. This holiday season, the brand unfolds two themed inspirations for its noteworthy collections namely “Natural Romance” (the gold collection) and “Modern Femininity” (the black collection). The gold collection’s glimmering 24K Midas touch displays its wonder in distinct dipped earrings, cuffs and necklaces with textured details, floral patterns, silk tassels, semi-precious stones and crystals. Equally stunning is the black collection that sparkles as it uses lucite, acrylic, crystals and black onyx that give impeccable luster to earrings, cuffs and neckpieces in modern shapes.   These distinct and outstanding handmade pieces are crafted by artisans all over the country.

Passion for fashion is the soul behind Beatriz accessories. Founded and owned by Carissa Cruz-Evangelista, the brand has created a growing presence in the local style landscape.  Carissa’s brilliant showcase of remarkable artistry paved the way for her to be featured as one of the designers of CITEM’s Manila Wear (a trade fair that promotes Filipino design to the international market). Moving forward, the brand currently supplies bags and accessories to different department stores and boutiques in the Philippines.

Complete your look and dazzle your holidays with Beatriz accessories. Be a standout with these memorable pieces that will fashion your celebrations in style.

(Selected items can be found at FIRMA, AC+632, vitostudio.com and JMA Jewelry

at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. For more information, call Carissa Cruz Evangelista

at 0917-8588905, 645-3512 or 651-3502. E-mail carissaevangelista@gmail.com.)

Photography by Rita Abiog • Styling by Mikka Velasquez • Associate styling by Bang Martinez, Tara Subaldo and Jona Buenaventura • Makeup and hairstyling by Ria Aquino for MAC Cosmetics • Model: Petra of Mercator • Dresses by Jian Lasala (facebook.com/lasalabyjianlasala) and MYTH (Chris Diaz and Noel Crisostomo. Second level, Greenbelt 5, Makati City)