Show your Stripes

Zara buttonup shirt / Bench pants / Aldo sneakers / Forever 21 necklace, chain bracelet and rings / Robinsons belt

One the top trends emerging for Spring Summer 2013 and my personal favorite, is black and white stripes. Stripes are always fun and black and white is always classic, but adding in the graphic element of variegated stripes makes a huge statement. I am in love with this kind of piece that always gives anyone who wears it a fun, edgy look.

She Wolf

Forever 21 jersey tanktop and bracelets / Bench pants / Aldo sneakers

Shirts emblazoned with the faces of various animals are making a wild statement and seen everywhere these days. I guess the reason why it's so in, is because it's super comfortable to wear, versatile and the best of all - it is possible to wear them in various interesting combinations. But as for me, I always go edgy with it.

In this Universe

Thrifted blazer and sweatshirt / Bench pants / People are People heels

Sharing with you what I wore today at the Bench Universe: The 2012 Denim and Underwear Show (blog post about it soon). It's a fashion show graced by local and foreign models, ANTM stars - Dominique, Allison and Sophie and our favorite celebrity benchsetters. It was one of the best fashion show I've been to, everything about it was absolutely out of this world!

Day Job

Blazer, Thrifted • Two-toned buttondown shirt, Primadonna • Pants, Bench • Pumps, Parisian • Belt, Robinsons

A new chapter. After a year of doing freelance work, I'm now officially employed and working full time. My work here is not exactly in line to my profession as a Biologist and to my sideline as a Stylist, but it's a great chance I can't pass up. Still can't help but to stop and think if I made the right move though, but negative thinking aside- I'm sure venturing into this company will help me gain lots of experiences and opportunities, that I will surely need in the near future. Let's see how it goes, wish me luck!

One for the books

Blazer, The Ramp • Sheer buttondown shirt, Never Been Kissed at Robinsons • Pants, Bench • Heels, Charles&Keith • Belt, Robinsons

I can't spoil specific details yet, but the other day, I participated on a street style shoot for a fashion guide book. I'll be featured along with other fashion bloggers to represent street style in the Philippines. And, this is what I decided to wear that day when we had our shoot for the official photos. As much as I love colorful looks, a simple all black outfit never fails and I was so inspired with Givenchy Resort 2013 collection lately, it somehow translated to what I opted to wear. Anyway, it's really exciting and overwhelming where this book will be release and the people who will browse it, very much looking forward to sharing them with you soon!

PHFashionWeek Holiday 2012: Michael Cinco for Bench/

Renowned designer and Fashion genius Michael Cinco showcased ethereal gowns with America's Next Top Model alumni Allison Harvard and Dominique Reighard leading the pack, during the launching of his fragrance “Impalpable” for one of Philippine’s biggest fashion and lifestyle brand Bench.

Joe Jonas Press Launch

Hollywood A-lister Joe Jonas Teams Up with Bench 

Famous Hollywood singer and actor Joe Jonas joins Philippine retail giant Bench as its newest international endorser. Known best as the lead vocalist of pop-rock phenom the Jonas Brothers, Joe shed his teen heartthrob image and transformed into a mature solo artist late last year with the debut of his album "Fastlife." The album was inspired by Joe's increasing interest in club culture, coming of age, pursuing new things, and learning to take risks. Fans will see a new side of Joe in his solo album which shows a sharp contrast to the music he did with his siblings as a band member of the Jonas Brothers.

Famous for its global quality and stylish clothing Bench has been aligning itself with local and international artists who not only excel in their fields of expertise but are style ambassadors as well. In celebration of its 25th year, Bench's Ageless 25th anniversary campaign aims to transcend and dissolve all limits, borders, stereotypes and conventions, by collaborating with multi-talented artists from all around the world. Joe Jonas captures the Ageless Bench spirit because of his energy and global talent. Like Bench, he epitomizes the synergy of talent and style. He is a prominent style icon who has caught the eyes of influential designers the world over. Armed with a more mature cut and a bit of sexy scruff Joe is climbing the ranks of Hollywood's young A-list and is emerging as a sleek man with a sharper edge and sophisticated tastes. A major evidence of his refined style and growing fondness for fashion can be seen during last year's New York Fashion Week where he sported a sleek suit ensemble by young British designer Simon Spurr, earning him style point praises from designers the world over. 

Catch Joe Jonas as Bench and Ayala Malls bring him to Manila. Joe is scheduled to meet his fans and visit Bench stores in TriNoma, Glorietta 5, and Ayala Center Cebu. Watch out for the release of Joe's campaign for Bench.

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