Go sexy, go sweet with graphics & florals

MANILA, Philippines - CPS Chaps presents its latest collection, which brims with prints and colors.

For a hint of sweetness, revel in flowery prints on yellow and navy blue cotton come in the form of rompers, skirts, and blouses with detailed collars. A sleeveless lacy blouse meshes perfectly with those trusty denim shorts. A floral printed blouse and a navy blue skirt are great for a Sunday rendezvous, while a blue floral romper is an absolutely adorable casual getup.

For a cheeky touch, graphic tees are reinvented with prints of animals, fruits, and sexy vixen lips in a palette of black, red and yellow. Watercolor prints mingle with diamond dust embellishment. Color-block, go tonal, or set off those basic blue jeans with various pairings: a cherry-painted black tee with bright blue shorts, a black-and-white lip-print tee with that favorite pair of jeans, and a strawberry-printed white tank with a pair of red hot shorts.

To keep it cool at the beach, try on ’50s- and ’60s- inspired resort chic. Femininely sophisticated pieces are adorned with big flower prints, oversize patterns and a mix of colors. Try summer-heat staples like a peplum blouse or cropped tee, a chiffon floret printed blouse with a bright blue miniskirt, and a striped blue and orange shirt — très chic for an afternoon stroll.

To push the tenderly ladylike look, pick from feminine pieces with fine detailing, cotton, rayon and chiffon, in hues of orange and black. Pleats and lace create a retro femme feel, while prints of cherries, fruits and flowers add a kitschy touch. All throughout are date-worthy dresses and separates: a nude pleated cherry printed dress is flawless for a charming first date. An orange lace printed black top with lacy black shorts surely makes a second date memorable. It’s a cozy comfy third date in a plaited sleeve orange top with printed palazzo pants.

Available at CPS Chaps at Boni High Street.