MANILA, Philippines - When a typical two-piece just doesn’t do it for you anymore; when jetting off for the weekend involves lush landscapes and secret tête-à-têtes on craggy, cliffs on some remote island rather than loud music and monoblock chairs; when showing off means more than revealing skin, you need to jettison the oh-so-over beach uniform and come fly away with us. YStyle travels to the arrestingly beautiful cliffs and white sand beaches of Caramoan and invites you to reimagine summer getaway gear.
Golden showers: Put your wallet where your mouth is — not literally though. (Because that would be really unhygienic.) Add some gold to your summer with this top and skirt from Mosaic at Power Plant, studded belt from SM and cross pendant from Cru at Archeology, Power Plant Mall
Caftantastic: Indulge your inner drama queen and break out the power beach dress. Natori caftan, available at Rustan’s, and Cru bracelets at Archeology, Power Plant Mall
Rock star: Top from The Ramp and swimming shorts from Copa Cabana at SM
Swimpants: Embrace the awkward tan line. Try on a new kind of suit that isn’t all hoochie mama. Culte Femme tests the waters with this suit consisting of an asymmetrical cropped tank and cutout leggings designed for swimming. Available for special order at Culte Femme at Rustan’s
Stud body: Be indiscreet. Flaunt that metal-embellished dress. Asymmetric frock by TwoChic at Power Plant Mall