COLOR VITAMINS: PRETTY IN PINK. This is a diluted version of red when you add white into it. The color of nurturing & compassion, at the same time it is feminine and romantic. It calms the energies and exudes a feeling of reassurance. Today’s dress comes in the very light version of baby pink, with […]

  MAINTAINING LONG HAIR: No easy task this is, not the short nor the wash & wear type..Today I had my blue-black colour refreshing & hair spa treatment. Doing the simple steps on a day to day basis ensures healthy locks for our crowing glory. My 3 C’s for Hair: 1) CLEANSE is the equivalent […]

Last session of BASIC IMAGE for Xiaohan Ma 😊 It has been one positive experience to journey with you on this Ria. God bless you as you move ahead with MBA program & work! #CertifiedImageConsultant #SoftSkillsMatter #BasicImage #OneOnOneCoaching #GodIsGoodAllTheTime #EnhanceYourImageTrainingConsultancy www.enhanceyourimage.asia — at Cucina, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila.

  WEARING NEUTRALS: These are colors that tone down other colors that might be overpowering on their own. They can be either WARM (brown, tan, beige, gold) or COOL (ivory, silver, gray). At times also referred to as ‘Earth Tones’. My choices for the warm neutrals today include the ecru colored sleeveless u-neckline top, suede […]

PINSTRIPE TROUSERS: Characterized by a very narrow stripe or vertical lines in cloth fabric, usually used for formal suits. This is one type of pants every woman must-have. Today I’m wearing it casually, paired with a plain black tank top, with option on the right to layer with a sleeveless denim vest and open toed […]

WEARING BLACK IN THE TROPICS: ON LIGHT-WEIGHT FABRICS..The last thing one wants is to melt or burn under intense summer heat. With color black it magnifies the degree of hotness. So how do you manage with this color? CHIFFON KNEE-LENGTH SKIRT & LACED TANK TOP I’m wearing today..they’re both made of light-weight fabrics. Chiffon (shiff-ON) […]

A body conforming dress such as this is easy to wear as is or with other layers. Rust Color is orange-brown that resembles iron oxide. Today’s ensemble catches me wearing it with black tights underneath paired with ankle boots. For accessories, Philippine made fine beads & capiz for the choker necklace & dangling earrings plus […]

CASHMERE EYEBROWS: The latest aesthetic procedure this 2016, to achieve the best ‘natural-looking’ eyebrows. And far from the typical ink tattoos of the past. My original eyebrows are an ideal to begin with, not hairless & also not too bushy. The tool that looks like a pen with a sharp blade (left photo) is what […]

COLOR VITAMINS: ON TURQUOISE. Also referred to as aquamarine, this is associated with feelings of refreshing, feminine, calming & loyalty. This color controls and heals the emotions creating balance and stability. I’m happy to locate this knitted assymetric top & bootleg pants set. Given by a Philippine designer friend from years back, it’s a welcome […]

PRINCESS CUT DRESS: This describes a woman’s fitted dress cut in long panels without a horizontal separation at the waist. Today’s navy blue dress also has short sleeves & a neckline that resembles a curved halter. The detachable belt is a cool addition for figure definition. Easy go-to-choice as it’s flattering to the body with […]