How to MODify your look

What do Christine Bersola, Cherie Gil, Plinky Recto, and Helen Gamboa have in common? Aside from being beautiful celebrities, they all wear Twenty-Two BC. For sure, you’ve seen them in major dailies, glossy magazines, and TV shows wearing Twenty-Two BC.

Originally named Pret-a-Porter, Twenty-Two BC was one of the pioneers in making designer labels available to the local market through ready-to-wear lines. Born in 1985 when Elite Garments International decided to venture into the fashion retail industry, 22BC has worked with now well-known designers Cesar Gaupo, Christian Espiritu, Sammy Tiongson, Marden Iglesias, Rei Bancil, and Loretto.

This season, 22BC offers well-constructed fashion items in your favorite reliable shades. In reds, navy, and cream, they can be styled in an infinite number of ways.

Who ever said pearls were for old ladies who lunch? Pair these up with a sexy racy shade of red to tame the flame.

Headbands are a must-have. And there’s no excuse not to find one! They are everywhere right now. Every freaking Christmas bazaar is sure to have a booth that sells them! Otherwise, buy bandanas, scarves, or cloth in your favorite print or material. Fold them as wide as you need and wrap them around your head. Headbands instantly MODify your look. Next to jewelry, headbands are accessories that are sure to draw attention to your pretty face.

White tights and stockings may remind you of hospital nurses but paired with the right dress or mini skirt and pointed shoes, you might find yourself hoarding a dozen! After all, they do run easily. If looking fashionable isn’t enough for you, here’s another reason to wear it: the Christmas chill. But why stick to basic blacks and whites? If you’re in the mood for a dash of color, the cheapest and best place to put it is on your legs. If you’ve always been afraid to wear bright colors on your face, you can safely wear them on your legs.

But remember, glorious accessories are meaningless if put together with lousy fitting clothes. With 22BC, you won’t find yourself undercutting your looks with poor fit. After all, finding great clothes and accessories isn’t enough. The real goal is finding great clothes that fit beautifully.

Twenty-Two BC currently has nine outlets at the Boutique Squares of SM City North EDSA, SM Cubao, SM Makati, SM Megamall, SM City Manila, SM City Cebu, SM City Bacoor, SM Fairview, SM City Iloilo, and soon to open SM Marilao