What Would We Do Without Bras?
Bras used to be just functional.
For women who wanted to play sports in 14th century Greece, wrapping cloth around their breasts allowed them to move. It wasn’t until the 16th to 18th century that chest ...
Beauty Pageants: What’s Their Relevance in 2019?
The Philippines, as a pageant-obsessed nation, has been loyally following the glamorous national and international beauty competitions year after year, whether it’s Miss Unverse, Miss Earth, Miss World, or ...
Convention Season: Have You Started Your Cosplan Yet?
We have truly embraced convention culture. From anime to Kpop conventions, the Philippines now hosts a number of conventions for every niche. Con participants flock to these events, immersing themselves in ...
Recirculation Revolution: Switching to Sustainable Fashion
I love fashion.
I enjoy buying clothes and dressing up. It’s also my way of expressing my mood and personality. But it’s alarming to know that the fashion industry is responsible for 92 million tons of s...
Long-Wearing Foundation: The High-End vs. Mid-Range vs. Affordable
In my experience as a makeup beginner, a broke college student, and a young professional, I’ve tried products from all price ranges. I’ve found that what some beauty bloggers say about makeup is true, and j...
Fete de la Musique 2019: 3 Major Events, 50 Pocket Stages, 7 Cities
If, according to one poet, music can soothe the savage beast, then this year’s edition of “Fete De La Musique” has much savagery to tame indeed.
Now on its 25th year in the Philippines, the worldwide phe...
Pride Month: What Do the Letters in LGBTQIA+ Stand For?
It’s Pride Month!
Prepare for an onslaught of rainbows and the acronym “LGBTQIA+”all over your social media feeds. Icons as they are, however, the rainbow flag and the acronym can get confusing.
Did y...
Kpopsicles: Korean Frozen Treats to Beat the PH Heat
I love Korean ice cream. Actually, I love all kinds of ice cream, but Korean ice cream definitely tops the list. There’s just something about their signature milky texture and sweetness that makes me want t...
Sharper Image: Great Finds in the Men’s Department
When I was in high school, there wasn’t a section for plus size clothing yet. When I had to shop for clothes or shoes, it was always a struggle to shop for my size because all the brands were mixed and not ...
A Yuppie’s Guide to Financial Stability
It’s been almost two years, but I can still remember my first job and the first time I got a salary.
Although I was getting paid while working as a freelance writer and editor in college (when I’d get pa...