Tag: Explainer

In a world where "kilay is life," there will inevitably come a time where it...is not. And that time, apparently, is now. Call it a phase, but we've all seen old trends—no matter how ridiculous—be resucitated before. The chokehold that the '90s

If we think about it, whenever we’ve wanted to make an impression (say, wanting to impress a crush) or attended an important event (like a graduation ceremony or even a job interview), we usually finish our look by using some type of

Ever wonder why that petal-pink lip tint your favorite influencer swears by just doesn’t look the same on you? The quick answer could be found in your personal color.Personal color is your own unique coloring that can give you an idea of

If you spend a lot of time on the fashion side of Instagram, you're sure to have come across the Jodie by Bottega Veneta, a cute woven bag set apart by its zany knotted handle. Along with its pastry-like sisters, The Casette

When you think of the term "It bag," you'd probably picture a taut top handle carrier, preferably with a visible brand marking, like a carved buckle or monogram. But that's not always the case. Sometimes an It bag can be wonderfully simple,

The first month of the year is always a good time to introduce new bling into your wardrobe. Consider it a motivational present to get yourself inspired for the months to come. There’s just something captivating about looking down on your hands

Fendi was in the spotlight in 2021 for their epic collaborations and fierce, cosmopolitan designs. Notably, the Fendace collab brought to the forefront metallic slip dresses embellished with the distinctive F-monograms, and stylish gold chokers. It was the talk of the town,

In the middle of a workday last week, I found myself scrolling through Twitter as per usual (partly because I was looking for leads to write about, and also, well, never mind—who needs a valid reason for scrolling through the bird app

ICYMI, NFT is currently emerging as the hottest buzz topic in both art and finance. From OG influencer Paris Hilton selling a series of NFT images for more than $1 million, to our very own trendsetting, multi-hyphenate Heart Evangelista releasing an NFT remix of her painting, to lauded

Megan, a work-from-home writer, is preparing to collect Starbucks stickers for her 2022 planner even if after nearly two years of COVID restrictions, there's not much on her calendar.Getting the coveted planners every year satisfies her twin cravings—good coffee and beautiful stationery.

When any beauty-related thing becomes too overwhelming, it's normal to want to take a step back. If you've always had an intricate, full coverage makeup routine, for one, craving a minimalist reset isn't out of the ordinary. Trying to wear less products

Broadcaster Pinky Webb flipped her hair during a testy interview with a top Palace official and was anointed queen of the internet. Twitter soon used GIFs of her gesture as a retort to people who think they knew better.The CNN anchor's hair

Generation Z, or Gen Z for short, is composed of today's youth born from 1997 to 2012. Many of whom are now in high school and college, with current fresh grads being the first of the generation to officially join the workforce.While

It may be physically impossible to shrink your pores (thanks, genetics!), but you do have more than enough options to make them look smaller and "tighter" than they really are. And don't worry, most of them won't require you to put on

You’ve probably seen them around, preening, winking, and flexing patented leather-bike chain-pretty boy fits-cum-veins (and eyelids) over on TikTok (or on YouTube diss videos). You gasp and shiver.They, ladies and gentlemen, are e-Boys. They come in peace, bearing smoke rings, faux-face tattoos,

For many of us clothes-conscious-but-also-budget-conscious millennials (and Gen Z-ers), fast fashion items provide an easy out to keep up with ever-hastening trends. They’re quick to find, cheap, voluminous, and, yes, pretty darn good-looking. I mean, they’re no Phoebe Philo-era Celine pieces (shoutout

When sitting down to watch an animated film, the last thing you'd expect to happen is to break down into a sorry mess of tears. An assumption one should apparently never make when gearing up to watch a Pixar movie, seeing as

Did you know that the most expensive pearl ever sold costed 32 million dollars? We're talking about a teardrop-shaped pendant that had formerly donned the neck of Marie Antoinette, the ostentatious Queen of France during the French Revolution. But aside from having connections

If you spend hours upon hours of aimlessly scrolling through Netflix just like the rest of us, then perhaps you've noticed a constant change in a particular show's thumbnail each time you log back in. Why is this? And why is it

Did you know that back in the early 19th century it was the color blue that was associated to being feminine as it was believed to be delicate and dainty? A pipe dream for sure for some of us who were practically