Styliz

CEBU, Philippines - The Cebu leg of "Stylized: Liz Uy's Ten Style Essentials" promo tour took place - exclusively - at the Gallery of the newly-opened expansion wing of Ayala Center Cebu. Liz Uy, Philippine style icon, celebrity fashion stylist, editor-at-large and now author, came to town to personally promote her fashion bible, which continues to draw interest and following after the book was launched in Manila in January. There have been numerous reprints since.

Cebu was the first stop outside Luzon and the event, held in cooperation with Summit Publishing and National Bookstore, brought together more than 500 of the city's fashionistas and well-heeled crowd. After sharing indispensable style tips, the very gracious and charming Liz answered questions from enthusiastic guests, and later signed copies of her book, which again sold out that day.

 "Stylized: Liz Uy's Ten Style Essentials" illustrates how to create a fashionable and highly functional wardrobe that can be applied for any occasion, be it for casual get-togethers or formal events. Each page is infused with indispensable style advice Liz has gathered from her many years of working in the fashion-magazine industry and styling countless personalities, among them Anne Curtis, Marian Rivera, Georgina Wilson, Isabelle Daza, Toni Gonzaga, Bea Alonso and Kris Aquino.

The book, which is available in hardbound copies at National Bookstore, has 10 chapters that contain a goldmine of information the fashion-conscious will call on for the rest of their life. It gives details on how to find the style that suits best. It likewise provides a wealth of hard facts and expert advice on every aspect of wardrobe and includes lists of assembled outfits suggesting what to wear on specific occasions, from an all important business meeting to an all night disco party, to a beach outing. To round out the stylized look, a last section highlights general guidelines on caring for clothes that will not only make them last longer, but will also make the wearer look better.

Whether you set the standards of style in your community or haven't paid any attention to them until now, rest assured you will find information of value in this book. Absorb it and then take off on your own course with your own style. (FREEMAN)