Tag: accessories
Around The World With Seaquatix, The Best Waterproof Phone Case
If there’s one travel essential that I’ve tried and tested for the last decade of traveling solo, it’s the Seaquatix. In 2016, former Fil-Aus beauty queen and corporate lawyer Aprille Lim was holidaying in the Philippines when she wanted to share with friends and family photos of her snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming, while ensuring the […]
Dorkiest Travel Gear You’ll Secretly Want
Ah, the fanny pack—an oft ridiculed accessory, especially back in the ’80s and ’90s when movie stereotypes of nerds and dorks included the belt bag and its cousin, the pocket protector. But as we evolved into the noughties, what was once considered nerdy and dorky became cool. Ironic statement shirts and dorky fashion suddenly became […]
The Mother Of All Beach Hats
I first spotted this hat in the Instagram account of my makeup artist friend, Xeng Zulueta. I said to myself, “I need that hat!” Sure, I may not end up looking like this gorg model when I wear it at the beach, but I need a hat with that kind of coverage. As a beauty […]
Wearing My Heart On My Wrist
A few months ago, an account named Knotted Altogether followed me on Instagram. I brushed it off as another bot, one of the many branded accounts that follow (and eventually unfollow) me. But as the months went by, Knotted Altogether started to feel like a real person. She would “like” my photos randomly, so I […]
Quirk of the Month: Cruciani Bracelets
I first spotted these embroidered bracelets years ago on the wrist of my fellow journalist, Pam Pastor. They came in patterned designs, such as four-leaf clovers, flowers, and animals in different colors. Of course I immediately wanted my own to add to my friendship bracelet collection! I found out they’re from Italian brand Cruciani, known […]
Baguio’s Strawberry Knits
Whenever someone I know goes on a trip to Baguio, I always ask them to buy me strawberry knitworks. I remember seeing cute knitted strawberry keychains and purses at more expensive retails shops a few years ago, and I told myself, “Wait a minute, I can get these from Baguio for a fraction of the […]
1 Headband, 10 Ways
For travelers who have mastered the art of packing light, multi-purpose apparel is a lifesaver. There’s the versatile white shirt that can be used over and over again (just don’t forget to launder), the crumple-free infinite dress, and multi-purpose accessories. Enter the seamless multi-functional headwear, also known as multi-use headband, depending on where you buy […]
Hey Jow + L’Indochine = Boho Chic
When I heard that two of my favorite Filipino Bohemian brands have collaborated, I donned my embroidered kaftan dress and drove all the way to Mega Fashion Hall to see the collection. “L’Indochine Loves Hey Jow” mixes designer Joana Ballesteros-Gube’s signature boho luxe vibe with L’Indochine’s eclectic Asian flavor. L’Indochine’s branch at Mega Fashion Hall in […]
Friendship Bracelets: From the ’80s to Noughties
I received my first friendship bracelet when I was 7. We were celebrating our school’s annual Friendship Day and the teachers distributed bracelets made of yellow and red yarns to represent our school colors. In the early ’90s, silk ribbon bracelets were all the rage, and we would purchase them for P5-15 each. A classmate […]