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Monique Buensalido
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‘Expect a lot of changes in technology, culture and society,’ says feng shui expert
by Monique Buensalido - January 30, 2025 - 12:00am
We all know that 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, but most of us don’t realize that this year also kicks off the Age of Fire, according to Chinese astrology.
A refreshed Rustan’s kids by a homegrown Rustan’s Kid
by Monique Buensalido - December 15, 2024 - 12:00am
Isabella Fernandez, granddaughter of the late Criselda Lontok, is the new designer for Rustanette and Rustan Jr.
Combining RF, ultrasound — and AI — for skin rejuvenation
by Monique Buensalido - September 25, 2024 - 12:00am
At a certain age, one realizes that face creams or lotions are not enough to prevent wrinkles and the dreaded sagging on one’s face.
Meryll Yan creates a Skinni swimsuit for every woman
by Monique Buensalido - April 12, 2017 - 12:00am
A serious bikini aficionado since she was a little girl, Skinni founder Meryll Yan is all too familiar with daunting, practically perfect images that real women have to live up to.
The perfect travel credit card: Miles and cashback in one
by Monique Buensalido - July 11, 2016 - 12:00am
I’m 31 years old and don’t have a credit card.
Escape into your dream space
by Monique Buensalido - October 17, 2015 - 10:00am
I’m perpetually in awe of gorgeous spaces, but more so of the people who design them and bring them to life.
Skincare meets makeup in Céleteque DermoCosmetics
by Monique Buensalido - October 13, 2015 - 10:00am
You’re not supposed to worry about pimples past your teenage years — or so I thought.
How to smell like Bogie in ‘Casablanca’
by Monique Buensalido - September 15, 2015 - 10:00am
Even as a kid, I always knew the Burberry trench coat was a classic. Before I knew about Chanel 2.55s or Hermès scarves, I already recognized the lasting power of this classic jacket. Burberry, especially...
How to make it in fashion from Miss J
by Monique Buensalido - February 25, 2015 - 12:00am
J. Alexander, or Miss J, as he is lovingly called, is a fashion fairy godmother.
Erwan Heussaff: Dream guy, nightmare diet coach
by Monique Buensalido - January 21, 2015 - 12:00am
Hey, can I eat this?
Around the world (again) with Tokidoki and Le Sportsac
by Monique Buensalido - December 10, 2014 - 12:00am
On my way to #Manila!”
Pure Japanese denim now in the Philippines
by Monique Buensalido - December 3, 2014 - 12:00am
There’s something so beautiful about traditional Japanese culture and craftsmanship — each delicate and deliberate flick of a geisha’s wrist in a tea ceremony, the precise folds in an origami piece,...
Happy and mad about H&M
by Monique Buensalido - November 12, 2014 - 12:00am
This is what our customers tell us, ‘Finally, you’re here!’” shared Magnus Olsson, H&M country manager for Greater China and Southeast Asia. “We have an amazing store.”
A Raf time with Dior
by Monique Buensalido - October 8, 2014 - 12:00am
Director Frédéric Tcheng talks about his documentary on Raf Simons’ first haute couture collection with Dior at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The Asean Economic Community arrives by 2015: Do you know how strong your brand is?
by Monique Buensalido - September 15, 2014 - 12:00am
2015 is the target year of the ASEAN Economic Community, which opens the doors to the creation of a single market and production base that comprises of Singapore, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia,...
Saving Maria Luisa’s Garden Room: An ode to an enduring hideaway
by Monique Buensalido - January 2, 2014 - 12:00am
And the secret garden bloomed and bloomed and every morning revealed new miracles. — Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden
Fab fashion hunting in Hong Kong
by Monique Buensalido - October 10, 2012 - 12:00am
Once upon a time, traveling to Hong Kong meant visiting sights such as Victoria Peak and Ocean Park.
The legendary styles of Ray-Ban
by Monique Buensalido - May 9, 2012 - 12:00am
Ray-Ban knows cool.
My almost-Kodak moment with Jeremy Renner
by Monique Buensalido - January 11, 2012 - 12:00am
I was stalking Jeremy Renner.
My love affair with Christian Siriano shoes
by Monique Buensalido - August 31, 2011 - 12:00am
Any fan of Project Runway knows that Christian Siriano is arguably the show’s most successful alum.
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