Getting schooled

MANILA, Philippines - Whether you’re hitting the campus, neighborhood park or even just the pool, work in some plaid shirts, checked dresses, knit cardis and comfy flats that’ll keep you cool in school. Now that’s an education.

Wave machine: Stick to sweet separates for June, like ribbon-embroidered sweaters and dresses in a cute check print. Larissa’s in a dress by Pill at The Ramp and Mandi Sanuks in pink while Kate’s in a HerBench top, Kashieca shorts and Laurel Sanuks in beige.

Lesson plan: Preppy can be sporty, too. Slip into a Chanel-inspired jacket or cuffed shorts and take it to the gym. Larissa sports a Soiree jacket, Sports Star skirt available at SM and Donna Hemp Sanuks in Natural, while Kate wears a HerBench top, Coco Cabana bikini available at SM and Sanuk Ibiza thongs in pink. Shades available at Anthology, Archeology Power Plant Mall.

After school special: Don’t be afraid to work in some pink into your wardrobe. Larissa wears a HerBench top, Kashieca shorts and Mandi Sanuks in pink, while Kate is in a Culte Femme swimsuit and Mandi Sanuks in cream.

Hooky club: Put a new spin on plaid and work the grunge staple with floral pieces. Larissa wears a Kashieca top and shorts and Sanuk Capri thongs in pink.

Swim doubles: CamSur gets a tip of the hat with colorful swimwear and beach gear. Larissa is in Bench shorts, Coco Cabana bikini at SM and Sanuk Capri thongs in pink while Kate wears Kashieca shorts, Coco Cabana bikini at SM and June Bug Sanuks in white.

Recess on: Kate vamps it in a Topshop top, leggings from The Ramp and June Bug Sanuks in white.

Rainbow connection: Keep cool in crop tops and boy shorts. Kate sports a Bench top, Pink Manila shorts available at The Ramp and Laurel Sanuks in beige while Larissa wears a Kamiseta top, Coco Cabana shorts available at SM and Sanuk Ibiza thongs in yellow.