Blog Shop: FABRiChild (PH)

Looking for cute and stylish accessories to hold your hair in place? FABRiChild sells a complete array of hair accessories for women, girls and children. They offer fool-proof line of ornaments for your tresses. From pillbox hats to fascinator, headbands to hairclips, there are just so many to choose for each style and taste!

Playing Stylist: The '60s

The '60s was all about being stylish, funky, bold and unique. The people in the '60s started doing different experiments with styles, colours and prints and that was the period when the basis for the hippy subculture was laid in the real sense. Here are five different looks I came up with that celebrates that era.

Blog Shop: The Second Shop (PH)

Lexi Gancayco and Jason Santos' love for fashion and passion for scouring ukay or thrift stores all over the metro have led them to create their online store, The Second Shop. The shop brings you the best of their  thrifted items, vintage and pre-loved treasures in a convenient, dust-free and professional environment.

New on the Block: Forever 21 in Manila (PH)

On Friday July 2nd, Forever 21, the Los Angeles-based fast-fashion chain, opened its first flagship store at the second floor of SM Megamall to fashion-savvy ladies (and gents!) who constantly strive to follow the latest  trends.

Blog Shop: Soak Swimwear (PH)

Women who are tired of the usual shades of summer can experiment with the vivid hues from Soak Swimwear.  Established in 2007, the brand has a good selection of must-have swimsuits in small to large sizes to fit and flatter different figures.

ProudRace "93 till Infinity" Spring/Summer 2010 Collection (PH)

Being an adolescent in the 90s, my memories of fashion in that time mostly revolved around collecting slap bracelets and idolizing Alex Mack and her many hats. I've always felt like it's somewhat of a loss  that I missed out on the styles and trends of the 90s due to my youthful ignorance but thankfully due to the cyclical nature of fashion, I get a second shot at the 90s. Through the misty eyes of Philippines-based ProudRace, the laidback glam of the 90s are celebrated in their "93 till Infinity" Spring/Summer 2010 Collection.

Blog Shop: Virtual Mae (PH)

I can never have enough shoes and I'm certain many of you share the same opinion. For me, shoe shopping is an experience akin to happiness. The more (in your collection) the merrier, right? It’s one of the best things to buy when seeking retail therapy or if you bring your wardrobe bang up-to-date. If you are looking to buy shoes online, Virtual Mae is an easy website to shop at.

Undernourished Manila S/S 2010 (PH)

Utterly-feminine, trendy and upbeat are the best words to describe Undernourished Manila's Spring Summer 2010 collection. Tina Braganza, the creator of the brand, presents a nod-back-to-the-eighties collection which includes polka dot dresses, flirty flowers, delicate laces and strong shoulder pieces.

Lola Cosmetics' Klexius Kolby Unveils Latest Collections (PH)

Lust Often...Love Always... She is Lola, the ultra sophisticate, flirty and feminine gamine. The independent, higher-end make-up label by the same company that brought us DuWop and other skin care brands, Lambus Partners, is making every penny-saving cosmet-a-holic in Manila think twice, with the arrival of its latest collections and most especially with the highly successful make-over demos of Hollywood, award-winning, Chief Make-Up Artist for Lola, Klexius Kolby - where I teamed up with him as his model mannequin for his week-long tour around selected SM Malls....

Beauty Bank: Pure Glow Minerals & Skin Care (PH)

When budding cosmetic brands make humble efforts to push their products, it's oftentimes an endless struggle as customers rely heavy on packaging, publicity, marketing and the like. Yet as a frugal fashionista who swears by the mantra that you never have to spend much to look and feel good, I've come to know from much experience that even the most unlikely products, really do offer much promise. So after road testing severals products from Pure Glow Minerals, read on to check the final verdict and avail of special discounts, exclusively for Tongue In Chic subscribers, like yourselves!

Pedro Spring/Summer 2010 (PH)

When Pedro first opened in Manila at SM Mall of Asia, I personally couldn't wear a single thing (as they primarily sold men's shoes and accessories back then), but I personally made sure my boyfriend, dad and brother bought themselves a pair or two. I might have even bought them a couple of pairs for Christmas and Father's Day. Believing I was a fabulous gay man in my past life, I've always found myself paying careful attention to what men are wearing, especially in their choice of shoes. So as a men's stylist with a torrid shoe fetish, imagine my euphoria when Pedro Manila finallly brought in its women's line! Besides the evidently hot background, check out Pedro's Spring/Summer 2010 Collection as it sails to the French Riviera to embark on a new fashion destination...  

EXTENDED! CPS Chaps Clothing Sale and Exhibit (PH)

Hailing all the way from Thailand, the popular fashion brand rocks Manila with an opening sale and exhibit as its way to introduce itself to the market. Extended until April the 11th, get first dibs on CPS Chaps Clothing's latest collection while taking in some culture, if you will...

Beauty Bank: Airbrush Tanning & Sculpting

Summer is finally here and if there's one thing that most Asians (including myself) shield away from is the damaging effects of the sun on our precious skin! Tons of bronzer simply isn't enough to look sun-kissed and a quick visit to the sunbed can be damaging to your  health. So what do you do? Well here's the answer - airbrush tanning and sculpting!

Charles & Keith Supports Earth Hour 2010 (PH)

And then there was light... On her 40th birthday, Mother Earth celebrates another for 2010. But rather than blowing out her candles, together with Charles & Keith  and the rest of the world, she encourages you to light one instead, to pledge your fashionable choice to support Earth Hour this 27th of March 2010. 

Q+A: Tricia Gosingtian (PH)

Tricia Gosingtian knows the joys of being both in front and behind the camera. She is practically a professional photographer from Manila, who’s an occasional model and stylist as well. She is able to use her  talent and background to create stunning images - who would have guessed quick style shots could be art? Her interest in fashion and photography has already earned her a lot of projects and press features, and it seems like this chic Filipino-Chinese photographer is well on her way.

Fashionistas For Hire: Job Details (PH)

You asked, RSSI gives you the answers! After receiving various feedback and inquiries from the blog I posted last week regarding the must-have summer job for every career-driven fashionista. Here's the lowdown on what's in store for the 10 lucky chosen ones...

Beauty Bank: Kryolan Anniversary Promo

It's one thing to be a make-up junkie but when we're talking about freebies, now that's a whole new addiction. However feeble, measly or oftentimes, in shades we'd probably never use, we always find ourselves unconsciously shelving out, just to win that illusive goody bag.

As Kryolan celebrates its first year anniversary in the Philippines, the top German-pioneer cosmetic brand showers some love with fantastic loots for its beauty devotees!

Q+A: Tracy Dizon (PH)

Today’s exclusive interview is with fashion designer and stylist, Tracy Dizon. From a young age, she has had an appreciation for fashion and quality clothing. She has translated that appreciation along with her creativity into hip clothing designs. Her clothes, much like the artist herself, are equal parts punk rock power and fairy-tale girliness. She takes her ability to mix and match colours and prints to a whole new level.  See what Tracy had to say about her new collection, her inspirations, and her Project Runway Philippines experience.

Fashionistas For Hire! (PH)

Are you the  chosen ones?

Summer 2010 heats up the lives of 10 lucky career-driven fashionistas who wanna look fierce while making some extra dough! You in? Read on!

Blog Shop: Step Sisters (PH)

Sex & the City's Carrie Bradshaw once said, "One must sacrifice comfort for fashion.." I am a firm believer of this blister-filled anecdote. As a self-professed shoe addict, killer heels and I are like a fly to a flame. I just can't resist the urge to oftentimes, strut in fierce agony to satisfy my shoe fetish. Then age kicks in, that no amount of candy bars or revolutionary cushioned soles can win the fight for comfort. So you busy commuters, stylistas on the run or late-night party animals, this is one sweet remedy minus the empty calories.... the Footsie Roll - shoes that fits into your bag to take with you wherever in case your feet can't take it in those stilettos you're wearing now!