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PRETTY PRINTS, SHORT CUTS AND INTRICATE WEAVING SET THE MOOD FOR SPRING’S DEWY GRASS AND CLEAR BLUE SKIES, BELIEVES ASHA MACAM

Clockwise Twill and pink V-neck dress PHP1,190/USD28.78 at
Dolltown; Nicky Hilton in a flowery mood; Joey Mead (with friend) gets leafy; Blue shell necklace PHP395/ USD9.55 at Freeway; allaround steppers by Ipanema:‘Nature’ PHP895/USD21.65.

SAY IT WITH FLORA AND FAUNA
A favorite still-life subject for great painters, flora and fauna bring life to loungey weekend- and beach-wear basics. Bring out the color from spring to summer.

 

 

WOVEN MAGIC
We cannot help but usher these wonderfully woven sandals back into warm weather. Thanks in part to Spain’s national footwear, the exquisite fiber and soft stride of espadrilles make them excellent footnotes for when strolling during spring.


Espadrilles PHP3,000/ USD72.55 each by Sara Lopez.

GET SHORTY
Razors out as leg-barers kick trousers to the back of the line! Short and sweet, these minis wear light and breezy, perfect for those quick getaways that require speedy tote-slinging packing.

Clockwise Light brown cuffed shorts PHP895/ USD21.65 and white skirt PHP865/ USD20.93, both Freeway; Paris Hilton wears bright and light; Sara Paxton poses at the Nancy Drew premiere.

SWIRL SPLENDOR
Wavy lines inspire designers like Paul Smith and Emilio Pucci to make swirls, super stylish. Wearing these sensual scribbles will help create vivacious vibes that make your outfit a hit at the party.

Clockwise MMPI’s creative director, Lorraine Belmonte shows Paolo Araneta how to swirl; pretty 1960s Heather Graham; tankini PHP1,095/USD26.50 at Freeway; green swirl print jersey tunic PHP995/USD24 at Ensembles.

WHERE TO SHOP:
- Dolltown To make an appointment, tel Rochelle or Beverly Dalton on (+63) 917 537 200 www.dolltowndress.multiply. com
- Ensembles 3/F Robinsons Galleria Edsa, Quezon City Tel (+632) 635 5117 www.ensembles.com.ph
- Freeway G/L Glorietta 1 Ayala Center, Makati City Tel. (+632) 894 0975
- Sara Lopez Sueño de Espadrilles For more information, tel GeiserMaclang at (+632) 812 8828 www.espadrillesmanila.multiply.com