This blog is for practical Filipina fashionistas who want to look good but are constrained by a tight budget. We'll teach you how to save money by buying affordable alternatives and trying out DIY beauty treatments.

Cheapest pimple remedy: aspirin

Nowadays, you can easily buy acne treatment pens. You just apply them on the affected part and wait until they swell down. However, for some,...

What magalog?

I was in Strip It salon having my nails done when I discovered Depot Fashion, a catalog-magazine that features clothes, accessories, and shoes...

Fashion 101

Fashionistas on the go. Who are they and where can they be found? Best place to look? The mirror. Us girls, want to look good not just for our...

Beach Essentials

Bullets of sweat racing down your forehead and back, the urge to eat iced drinks and food, and the perpetual need to fan yourself are the top...

Eyeglasses as fashion statement

Stop complaining about having to wear eyeglasses! With the beautiful eyewear available today, glasses can be a great fashion asset. However,...

Know which belt suits your body type

Belts add texture, color, and polish to an outfit. If chosen wisely, they can also minimize figure flaws, four of which are shown below: Short...

Ukay Adventures: Olivarez Plaza, Tagaytay

They say the best ukay places are the ones outside Metro Manila. While this is not entirely true, the odds of finding a good ukay shop (not...

Affordable (and painless) Waxing: Strip It Hair Removal Wax

Ever burned by melted hot hair removal wax? How about going to salons twice a month for underarm hair removal? Spent over 500 pesos every month...

Choose the right foundation shade for your skin

1. Try shades under a white light. Suggestions: white room with fluorescent lighting, a tiangge during a cloudy day, or your favorite department...

Getting the no makeup makeup look (with mineral foundation)

Light, odor-free and hypoallergenic - these are the reasons why women worldwide love mineral makeup foundation. When applied, mineral makeup...

Ukay: An Introduction

Ukay-ukay is an acquired taste. While some find buying second-hand clothes unhygienic or cheap, generations of eclectic fashionistas have since...