Bag the look

It was bag heaven as the ladies carried around their big totes. They came in different shapes, sizes, colors and styles — each one designed to suit a lady’s needs. Mingling was not a problem as the ladies wore their to-die-for strappy heels and Mary Janes. The shoes came in subdued colors that were perfect for the occasion. Minimal accessories were also worn with a preference for simple watches and earrings. Some opted for a single key accessory such as a statement neckpiece or a cinched waist. 

YStyle hosted a high tea with our media friends at East Cafe at Rustan’s Makati. It was a celebration of YStyle’s partnership with UNICEF as together we promote advocacy and awareness of functional literacy among the women of the T’boli tribe. While dining on dimsum prepared by East Cafe’s chef Him Uy de Baron, UNICEF’s chief of communication Angela Travis and fundraising specialist Michelle Borromeo briefed guests on the plight of T'boli women. 

YStyle learned about UNICEF’s services for functional literacy among the T’boli tribeswomen in Sarangani. They teach these women the basics of literacy — how to read and write, along with basic arithmetic. Simple tools like these can help women function in the real world.

Thanks to the assistance of donors like Folded & Hung and Olay, YStyle was able to raise substantial funds for the cause. To do your part and donate, call 758-1000.

Peewee Reyes
Meg EIC Peewee dons a denim jacket and floral-print tiered skirt from Topshop, a white tank top from Bench and patent gladiator sandals from Stella Luna. Her look is “casual with a little rock.”

Anna Legarda
Olay’s PR manager, Anna’s style is “high tea with the classic elegance of Audrey Hepburn.” She wears a variation of the classic LBD from Plains & Prints with black peep-toe stilettos from Janilyn. Her accessories are classic South Sea pearls, a watch from Rolex, a tiger’s eye necklace from her mother and good skin to complement her ensemble.

Andrea de Guzman
Andrea wears a ruffled satin top from Topshop, a pencil skirt from H&M, red patent belt from Zara, aqua sandals from Schu and a  Chanel Biarritz bag. She wanted to be “bright, without looking like Skittles.” She is a fashion assistant for Metro magazine.

Cheryl Tiu
Cheryl wears a halter top by Ivarluski Aseron for Myth, leggings from Zara, a vintage Chanel belt and gold bangles from Adora. Her bag is Liz Claiborne and sandals by CMG. An associate editor for Lifestyle Asia, she likes how the gold accents stand out against solid black.

Maureen Disini
Maureen says “simplicity is the key” and enjoys pieces that are easy and functional. She wears a Zara dress paired with chunky platforms and a black crocodile skin artisan clutch from Adora. Her only accessory is a Cartier Santos watch, which she wears frequently. Maureen is the fashion editor of Philippine Tatler.

Agoo Bengzon
Preview’s Agoo wears a dress from the RRED label of Rustan’s. Her bag is Goyard and the shoes were ordered online at bakersshoes.com while her tights are from H&M. She wants to look elegant but without looking old or too formal so she tries to break the seriousness of the black dress with bright colored tights and a fun pair of platform sandals.

Pam Quiñones
Pam wears a cord lace top by Arleen Sipat tucked in a black pencil skirt from Zara, black patent booties from Gucci and a mahogany carryall from Miumiu. As Marie Claire’s fashion editor, her inspiration is “looking chic without putting on too much stuff.”

Carla Sibal
Mega’s editor in chief Carla carries a bag from Tod’s. She wears Christian Louboutin shoes to match her top from Jaspal and jeans by D&G.

Nikki Santiago
Fashion assistant for stylebible.ph, Nikki wears a printed dress by Ruth & Esther, black jacket by Mix, gladiator sandals by Cole Vintage, bag by Charles & Keith, watch by Fossil and bangles from Bangkok. She went for a  “casual chic” look that is simple and easy, wearing separates with selected statement pieces.

Myrza Sison
Editor in chief of Marie Claire, Mryza wears a one-sided top from Mix resurrected from the ‘90s, pants from Zara, a cuff from Ice Crystals, a bag from Rafé and platforms from Enzo Angiolini. She dons an all-black ensemble.

Pipay Reyes
Pipay is the fashion assistant for Meg magazine. She is a good bargain hunter and got her wardrobe on her latest trip to Hong Kong. Her fashion peg is to give bright colors a rest and to keep her outfit low-key with a combo of navy blue and gray hues.