IT’S NEUTRAL-NATURALS AND LONG FLOWING GOWNS FOR A STYLISH POST-SUMMER COOL-DOWN SAYS DONNA CUNA PITA
NEUTRAL TERRITORY
From crisp whites to earthy beige, the colors evoke peace and coolness. Paired with pastels like lemon yellow, light blue or baby pink, the look is preppy and crisp. Worn head to foot it’s clean and classic. Either way, you stand out.
Local supermodel Ria Bolivar in a white handkerchief-hem dress, Ilaya cream necklace, PHP800; Wood cuff with gold studs, Ilaya PHP800; Beige wedge, Possibility, PHP1,050, Shell earrings, Salsatrends PHP255
MAXIMUM IMPACT
Though once called beach gowns, the maxi dress has firmly moved from the shores to the streets and it’s still going strong this season. For an effortless yet ultra-stylish look, these hippie-glam frocks can easily be worn on a casual date with comfy flats, or with metallic wedges and a pretty clutch bag to a garden wedding.
Seven Dial pink and black maxi dress, PHP1,395, United Pop orange maxi dress, PHP3,345;Paris Hilton looks glam in her pretty maxi dress
GLADIATOR GLAM
Save your soles from unnecessary torture with glam gladiator sandals! These strappy flats come in all shapes and sizes, from plain leather to bejeweled versions and can easily add fashion points to your plain shorts and tees combos, or your pretty summer dresses.
Possibility gladiator sandals, beige, PHP1,125, and orange, P1,800; Grendha brown sandals, PHP1,595
NATURAL BEAUTY
Accessories are going back to nature. Chunky wooden bracelets, rustic chain links and safari-inspired prints give a hand-made vibe.
Mary Kate layers on the bangles, Salsatrends chunky bracelets from PHP299.95 to PHP399.95, Green wood and bronze necklace, PHP299
WHERE TO SHOP
- Lucca, Possibility and Salsatrends are all exclusively available at Crossings, Department Store’s The Ramp, Edsa-Shangri-la, Trinoma and Glorietta 3.
- Grendha Available at Shoe Salon, Robinsons Galleriia, Shangri-la and Glorietta and other leading malls nationwide.
- United Pop Available at The Ramp Crossings at The Podium, Edsa Shangri-la Mall, Trinoma, Glorietta 3 and Quezon Avenue. Also available at Souk, 2/L Serendra, Makati.
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