InStyle Cebu

More than 15 designers joined forces last January - a signal that 2012 is off to a fashionable start.  some of our favorites that night Mike Yapching, Pinky Magalona, Edward Castro, Hanz Coquilla, Charmaine Chua, Josei Cuizon, Vandale dela Bajan, Jay Basiga, Exur Lopena, Bree Esplanada, James Canete, Jerrick Macasocol, and Chan Abella all showcased their designs at the launching of Blanc Magazine online's first maiden issue - with Bee Urgello, Queen of Cebu 2011, as their cover girl. “We all wanted to be on the cover of a magazine but thought ...

Late post - I know! Just wanted to share one of my favorite highlights in 2011 - the opening of MAC Cosmetics' counters in Rustan's Ayala Center Cebu. Last December when MAC revealed their Glitter and Ice collection over the holidays, Cebu's stylish lot definitely flocked to the newest hip counters (with hip MUAs - hi Khym! Raine!) and hoarded MAC's Holiday collection like it was next week's groceries. We were also happy to see fellow beauty bloggers Sophie Uy of Beautynomics and owner of Charmed Brushes and ...

I've written before how fashion blogging in Cebu has propagated into a community that is beyond overwhelming. Everything everyone publishes is always an instant hit and the bestsellers are the ones that transcend the norm, the "we-don't-need-to-look-like-everyone-else" pose and the head-to-toe fashion photography. But have you met the girls (if you know men, please please email me) who blog about cosmetics, skin care and health? The girls who take photos of their wrists swarthed with makeup or the back of their hand smeared with ...

Who wants to win cash, a Samsung Galaxy Tab and Tattoo MyFi Sticks? Who doesn't! Join Globe-powered Tattoo's "I Choose Tattoo" contest and get creative. As the #1 most preferred broadband in the country, Tattoo lets you express yourself as you show off your unique personality to get the chance to be literally seen on a LED billboard along EDSA Paragon, Lawton, and Katipunan. As my friend Coy says, "Laging trapik dyan kaya makikita talaga kayo (Traffic is constant there that's why everyone will get to see you)." Clicking ...