I’m not going to lie to you; March was terrible for me and my shameful lack of content on the blog shows that there was absolutely no denying it.
Author: Fran Beltran
Styling Different Body Types
Photography, Make-up, Styling, Post-Processing, and Art Direction by Frances Beltran | Modeling by Anicia Guanlao, Jessica Tambunting, Psyche Villanueva In honor of International Women’s Day, I want to dedicate this blog post to all the ladies around the world who have faced the imposition of societal pressures, especially in terms of being expected to adhere …
February 2019 Roundup
February was a tough month for me, and admittedly, I wasn’t sure if this post would ever make it to the light of day.
HAUTE TO: DIY Front Tie Top From A Tank Top
When my mom announced we’d be going to Batangas for a beach trip, my mind went full on clothes catalog mode ala Cher from Clueless’ iconic computerized wardrobe scene: I mixed and matched outfit pieces in my head until I knew exactly what look I wanted. The problem? We were due to leave in 3 …
Styling Tops From Unexpected Places For Photoshoots
Anyone who’s known me for even just a few months would know that if there’s one thing I love more than fashion, it’s a good Instagram photo. It doesn’t take years of friendship to recognize that I’m just a teensy bit obsessed over snapping pictures for the ‘gram. After all, I do treat my account as a …
The January 2019 Roundup
In my junior year of highschool, I was sitting in my Social Studies class, half-listening to my professor when he said a word that piqued my interest: “microcosm”. A microcosm, in its simplest form, is situation that acts like a mini version of something bigger. I never quite understood why that word struck me the …
Ecru Handmade: Your Newest Beach Accessory
It’s no secret that traveling is one of the many ways that one can acquire different bodies of knowledge through a personalized and highly enjoyable experience. Through these escapades, people are able to learn about different cultures, distinct language patterns, unique sights, and all kinds of globally recognized dishes. The more you travel, the more …
2018: The Year of Plot Twists
Every New Year’s Eve, I always watch as my social media feeds blow up with people jokingly calling to the heavens for one last plot twist. In fact, not too long ago, you would have found me posting about the same thing too. After all, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of standing in a …
Bukidnon Trip 2018
As someone that was born and raised in Manila, I never had the concept of “going back home for the holidays”. Home was here in the city– home was where I experienced daily life and celebrated the big events. But this year, my family decided to take a trip to my dad’s province, Bukidnon, for …
KARIMADON: The Embodiment Of My Coming Of Age
Eighteen. The ripening year. The end of what has passed, and the start of forever.