Black and light
Combining form, function and style, the ladies kept their outfits simple yet elegant and party-ready when Samsung Mobile unveiled the Samsung Ultra Touch S8300 from the Ultra Edition line, which synchronizes style and substance with its design and cutting-edge features. The event, dubbed Bright Nights, gathered fashion denizens to style supremacy. Black, ultimately fuss-free and stunning, was the color of the night, paired with gladiators, gold flats and one–of–a–kind heels, as well as small clutches.
A spectacular light show and a performance by the Unschooled opened the event as some of the country’s top models paraded the stage in the latest clubwear by Joey Samson. Editors of the top three fashion magazines — Pauline Juan of Preview, Carla Sibal of Mega, and Katrina Holigores of Metro — each announced their Style Icon nominees, women who represent the Samsung Ultra Touch S8300’s fusion of style and substance.
In another event, cool and comfy spell out what ladies prefer to wear to beat the hot season. And it all became clearer when these femmes trooped to the launch of a new luxury linens line from Linens Direct, designed by no less than certified urbanista Daphne Osena-Paez, held at the fourth level of SM Makati.
They came clad in stunning ensembles consisting of tops and mini dresses in summery hues. Statement accessories like long necklaces, chunky rings, chic clutch bags and strappy stilettos added overall punch to their dazzling looks.
These fashionable ladies were in tune with Daphne’s new collection of exquisite beddings. Known for having a keen eye for what is stylish yet sensible, the elegant host and TV personality collaborated with the fine linen makers to produce luxurious yet effortless products to complete a unique beddings collection that will not break your bank account.
Stephanie Chua
Stephanie wears a black ruffled top from Tyler, which she pairs with a lacy skirt from Mango and open-toed heels from Stella Luna.
Essey Ong
Essey is casual and chic in a black A/X top, Zara jeans and a Gucci bag. She completes her look with heels from Adora.
Tweety de Leon-Gonzales
Tweety exudes sophistication in a black Zara dress, which she accessorizes with a brown belt from Myth. Gray strappy sandals from Gaupo and an Aranaz bag flatter her entire ensemble.
Ingrid Chua-Go
Ingrid loves experi menting with her outfits and never fails to awe everyone with her style. Her Deluxe Brook belt and Celestina bag compliment her BCBG dress.
Tess Villareal
Tess exudes elegance with her LBD, actually a skirt from her mother worn as a dress. She carries a Ferragamo bag and wears shoes from Christian Dior.
Miriam Quiambao
Miriam got her turquoise shift dress from Una Rosa, her nude patent shoes from Manolo Blahnik and woven bag from Kate Spade. She feels that turquoise is a great summer color in contrast to all the yellow around her.
Katherine Cheng
Katherine’s dress is a gift from her husband and her vintage accessories are from her mother. Her bag is from Chloe and shoes from Pedro Garcia.
Diana Go-Dy
Diana wears a dress from Nono Palmos made of salinghabi, a natural fiber from Iloilo. Her shoes are from Aldo and her pearl earrings are by John Dave Webb.
Daphne Oseña-Paez
Daphne’s dress and shoes are from Zara. Her charm necklaces are her own designs for Accessory Lab. Makeup and hair by Victor Ortega completes her look. Daphne, who is six months pregnant, wanted to wear something flattering. Turns out yellow was the color of the day.
Astrud Crisologo
Astrud wears a Zara outfit that she accessorizes with a vintage eel-skin bag, a gold necklace and funky shoes.
