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CEBU, Philippines - If you think that Bunny Ears were a bit too much for your taste, the good news is that you can keep them locked away in the closet forever—or you can just burn them. There’s a sweeter and more acceptable take on the bunny ears most especially for the stylish yet conservative Pinay who likes to turn heads but who doesn’t like to raise eyebrows. 

Bows are back with a vengeance and what’s more is that they don’t really just have to come in black. This is the accessory of choice most especially in the resort collections of Diane von Furstenberg, Luella, and Temperly. Resort collection bows are perfect for summer, so get them in delectable and playful hues that will go well with all that 5-star living.

You can’t just pop these bows on your head and go strutting around. Bows and scarves are best worn when ties all the way around the head ala Marc by Marc Jacobs. Luxury fabrics like silk, leathers and knits are also great material in bagging this trend without having to spend a fortune. You can even probably dig up these things straight from your mom’s closet.

Keep the bow at the sosyal level by not downgrading it into anything that’s too childish or tacky (strictly no Alice in Wonderland or Minnie Mouse takes, please). This also means that you should never grab your bow at some pang masa department store because mass produced versions of the bow seriously lack the oomph factor that the bow should exude. 

Remember, this is a resort fashion accessory and that means this is something drawn from the world of high society’s jetsetters. There is nothing alta sociedad about mass production. For the bow trend to work, there has to be a spike of sophistication here, sweetie.

The secret to the bow is to own it. Pick the right color, the right fabric, and twist and tie it the way you want it to look on your head. Each bow reflects the personality of its wearer and once you’ve been able to work with your bow, you’re a step closer towards making this trend outlive its natural lifespan in fashion years.