Nothing is ever in its final form— that’s my mantra when it comes to anything related to clothes. With a few snips here and there, a boring shirt can be transformed into a dupe for that trendy top you’ve been seeing all over Instagram. Personally, I’m a huge fan of drawing outfit inspo from celebrity …
Category: Fashion
First Time Ukay/Thrifting Experience: Haul and Lookbook
It’s always been a long time goal of mine to experience the thrifting culture around here, given its relatively newfound buzz in Manila’s recent years. Challenging my styling environment by shopping somewhere outside of my comfort zone is definitely a personal project I’ve been waiting to try out, so when my Social Studies class was …
Fran Fits: The Backwards Crop Top Look
Photography by Bearose Beltran (@kidstark) Without checking any statistics, I think we can all confidently assume that crop tops are probably the most mass produced articles of clothing out there at the moment.
Fran Fits: Something In This Outfit Only Costs P200, And No, Not The Jeans
Photography by Bearose Beltran (@kidstark) For the past few months, I’ve found myself drowning in Pinterest board after Pinterest board until the early hours of the morning. I’ve been obsessing over model off-duty looks, thinking of new ways to incorporate their clothes into my own wardrobe.
What Happened In The Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival Day 2
While some little girls may have spent their childhood dreaming of going to Disneyland and meeting Cinderella, I spent majority of my pre-pubescent years fantasizing over another kind of world where fairy godmothers whipped up, not just one, but hundreds of gorgeous attires for a few lucky ladies and gentlemen to wear and walk as …
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 …
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 …
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 …
KARIMADON: The Embodiment Of My Coming Of Age
Eighteen. The ripening year. The end of what has passed, and the start of forever.