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Beauty Addict: Decoded ushers in the future of beauty
by Monique Toda - September 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Rustan’s Beauty Addict has always been more than just a shopping event — it’s a ritual, a gathering of Manila’s beauty lovers who mark this annual affair as a highlight of their calendar...
Tiffany’s Bird takes flight in Manila
by Monique Toda - September 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Tiffany’s flock has landed, and the Bird on a Rock perches anew — reminding us all that the sky is, indeed, the limit.
Eau my gosh! What is ‘Smellmaxxing’?
by Monique Toda - September 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Welcome to the world of  ‘‘smellmaxxing,’’ where layering perfumes, body sprays, and even lotions isn’t just about smelling good, it’s about broadcasting identity. If millennials...
Pharrell Williams and Nigo: A collaboration of friendship, style and cultural exchange at Louis Vuitton
by Monique Toda - August 6, 2025 - 12:00am
What happens when two of the most influential tastemakers of the past two decades take on one of fashion’s most iconic houses? You get a collection that doesn’t just merge past and present, but one that...
Here’s the back story behind the arrival of alice + olivia in manila
by Monique Toda - July 30, 2025 - 12:00am
There’s a new player in town, redefining what it means to dress with flair, fun, and unapologetic femininity. alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet officially arrived in the Philippines, opening its first boutique...
Justin Pitt & Cristalle Belo make wine approachable at P479 per bottle
by Monique Toda - July 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Hearts & Vines is a love story that blends the best of Australia and the Philippines.
Lee Minho, Jun Jihyun, and the art of lifting naturally: Ultherapy Prime ushers in a new era of personalized beauty
by Monique Toda - July 20, 2025 - 12:00am
There are star sightings, and then there’s the undeniable presence that fills a room when Lee Minho and Jun Jihyun take the stage.
A Christmas strategy: How to survive the holidays
by Monique Toda - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am
I change my strategy on how to navigate the holidays every so often. Mainly, it’s to avoid stress. Folks, I want to have a calm and quiet Christmas.
Skincare from Korean dermatologist to the stars now in the Philippines
by Monique Toda - November 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Carenology95 is a skincare brand that combines two key words — care + knowledge — which sum up the company’s thrust into the vast market of beauty, specifically K...
There’s a Korean (food) drama at Conrad Manila
by Monique Toda - October 10, 2024 - 12:00am
Isn’t it amazing how the fascination for K-dramas has whet the appetite for Korean cuisine globally?
The awesome technology of K-beauty
by Monique Toda - August 28, 2024 - 12:00am
“Youth is beauty.” I remember my mom saying this to me as a teenager.
Ji Chang-wook on his bucket list, MBTI, sweet tooth, halo-halo, and touring Asia by motorcycle
by Monique Toda - August 7, 2024 - 12:00am
A one-on-one with the Korean superstar and Bench ambassador during his second visit to the country
A pampering ‘mantuary’ that is oh-so-luxe
by Monique Toda - June 9, 2024 - 12:00am
Imagine stepping into a masculine space combining classic and modern elements, with lots of leather and wood in a somber palette of black and cinnamon, dedicated to grooming and pampering men. Technology is seamlessly...
A good day to be a dog
by Monique Toda - March 3, 2024 - 12:00am
K-beauty, K-drama, K-pop, K-fashion?
‘I love earth’: Newport World Resorts counts the ways
by Monique Toda - February 6, 2024 - 12:00am
I love earth”— that’s a direct and bold statement. It’s been heard too many times since “sustainability” became a buzzword years ago.
Marrying a love for the Philippines with chocolate
by Monique Toda - January 11, 2024 - 12:00am
This green-eyed, handsome man is a chocolatier. Christian Valdes magically conjures up chocolate creations, that casts a spell on our palates to want more. What’s interesting is that you can taste a bit of...
Lee Min-ho: ‘I want to vacation in a secret, quiet Island in the Philippines’
by Monique Toda - October 18, 2023 - 12:00am
The energy of the Philippines is wonderful,” says Korean super-duper star Lee Min-ho.
‘Because of you, I exist,’ says Korean star Ahn Hyo-seop to his fans
by Monique Toda - October 11, 2023 - 12:00am
Love keeps me happy,” said boyish new Bench global ambassador Ahn Hyo-seop during the Korean star’s introduction to the media. Before any speculation arises as to his love life, the handsome actor said...
‘I get emotional that my Good Boy character was accepted around the world,’ says Kim Seon-ho. Talaga!
by Monique Toda - July 26, 2023 - 12:00am
When I asked how he defines a good day, Korean actor and new Bench global ambassador Kim Seon-ho said that it might be a bland answer, but “today is a good day.”
I asked AI to express human feeling, and this is what i got
by Monique Toda - May 9, 2023 - 12:00am
It looks like we are starting to live in a sci-fi movie. With all these artificial intelligence chat apps available, pretty soon, we will rely on this technology for businesses, entertainment, design, and even ...
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