Tabla de contenidos para November 2018 en MEGA

STYLE TIP White may seem like an intimidating color, but it goes with every print, color and texture under the sartorial sun…

Born from Plains & Prints’ vibrant and free-spirited DNA, R.A.F. (an acronym of its founder and MEGA woman, Roxanne Ang-Farillas) is the more upscale and sophisticated take on every Filipina’s wardrobe. Along with pristine and streamlined ensembles, there’s also feminine whimsy, shared cheekiness and symphonies of unexpected fabrics in each collection that R.A.F. delivers season by season. As if the unpredictable weather wasn’t enough reason to start plotting your new wardrobe, the latest R.A.F. collection prominently features one of the season’s key trends—a palette in fall’s richest colors in streamlined cuts. With an undercurrent of strength and panache is now within your grasp as the pieces do not so much as break the bank. More so, there remains a spirit of new progression into womenswear, one that speaks of exceptional…

BELLA JAEGER @BELLAJAEGER WHERE IS YOUR NEXT DESTINATION? Bohol, for my best friend’s bachelorette party. THE BEST PLACE TO GET YOUR SWEET TOOTH FIXED? Llao Llao Yogurt!!! Their yogurt is the best, even with just the hazelnut dip. WHICH DESTINATION DO YOU WANT TO VISIT AGAIN? I wish I could go back to Phuket soon! ANY TRAVEL PLANS THIS CHRISTMAS? This Christmas, I’m planning to give myself a solo trip vacation! [I’ve] Never traveled alone. WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT WHEN TRAVELING? When traveling my headphones is the one thing I could never live without! It always brings up the mood when you listen to music while on the plane, or in transit to your next destination. Gives you all the feels! AIRA MEDINA @AIRAMEDINA I…

Whether one is a professional diver or not, one can truly appreciate the watch’s magnificent features. As a crucial essential for any divers to measure the time spent underwater, the watch is equipped with Super-LumiNova technology that keeps time index and hands illuminated and visible in darkness. The timepiece is also extremely water-resistant and has a power reserve feature to ensure confidence when wearing beneath the waters. One of the Seamaster’s most important details is its helium escape valve. Due to immense decompression experienced underwater, the crystal face and case back of the watch is most likely to pop. However, the watch’s ingenious new technology allows it to still remain water-resistant even if the valve is accidentally opened while submerged. In addition, the watch has been given a Master Chronometer…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock—or a mountain of fake news—the #MeToo movement has undoubtedly caught your eye and taken up much of your time. It’s certainly caught ours, and when news about sexual harassment featuring high-profile figures and organizations take the spotlight, we feel it is our duty to keep the conversation going with the goal of making real changes. In Forvm, we reached out to Grrrl Gang Manila for their take on sexual harrasment in the workplace. Whether you agree with their opinion or not, the important thing is that everyone needs to lean in on this issue. It’s certainly something to talk about over drinks and dinner—and for that place may we suggest Savage, Josh Boutwood’s latest foray into bold dining in Food. Fill your soul…

Coco Chanel is known for many revolutionary things, and one of them was her desire to dress women in only black, white, beige, gold and … red. So, why are we so surprised to see the iconic Chanel No. 5 eau de parfum bottle dressed in a fiery crimson shade? We don’t mess with the classics, especially if the said classic comes from the indomitable mind of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. But Chanel also routinely defies expectations, so to see the classic bottle of Chanel No. 5 infused with a ruby red shade is quite shocking and—unsurprisingly—lust-inducing at the same time. It’s a bold new take on the classic, but we reckon the grand dame herself would think that the new look is very sexy, very cool and very Chanel. The…

Niko Lopez’s story seemingly begins like any other makeup artist. His earliest memory of makeup and beauty was watching his mother. “My love for makeup started at a very young age. I remember staring at my mom when she would put on her red lipstick. Later on in middle school. I started experimenting on all my friends’ faces and would get them ready for all the school dances,” he says. “After the first year, I became really popular that I would get booked up at the beginning of the year!” Between working at London Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, magazine shoots for major titles all around the world like Harper’s Bazaar, Korean Vogue and Elle Vietnam, and campaign shoots, Niko speaks of his work simply, as if his accomplishments…

In 2018, it is projected that 55% of Filipinos will increase their online shopping spending according to a cross-border research from PayPal. With the rising prices of goods, increased vanity for both genders, and entrance of new retail luxury establishments, the Filipino shopping habits have indeed shifted to a smarter sense. New Saint Laurent heels or new investments? How do we choose? This month we go back to the classic shopping choices you can never go wrong with. On the cover is a celebration of lasting fashion retail power as Folded & Hung celebrates their 20th anniversary. With a new collection called Stay Wild, Nadine Lustre together with Maymay Entrata and Georgina Wilson get a fierce makeover inside a jungle glass room. From wild spirit animal prints to oversized unisex…

I’m not a saint. For a majority of my life, I was doing crazy things. I took things that didn’t belong to me. I purchased things that I didn’t need. I consumed things that were harmful. And I also wasted money that didn’t belong to me. I was living on the wild side. While I enjoyed it while I was in the moment, my feelings quickly changed to regret when the crazy was over. When I realized I was becoming destructive to myself (read: rock-bottom), I made a shift to try and be a responsible adult. I entered tito-hood. Five years go, it was not cool to be a tito or a tita. It meant you were past your forties, accomplished in life but balding and sporting a dad bod.…

STYLE TIP As the leather coat is already a statement piece in itself, keep everything else tame and restrained for an elegant turn…

Dear MEGA, As a young child growing up in the 90s, I feel like I missed out on all the major (and not to mention, totally awesome) pop culture moments of the time as I was only allowed to watch Sesame Street on VHS and my time to go out was as you can imagine, limited. Needless to say, it was a frustration seeing all the colorful, vibrant and nonchalant era roll on by and not have an active hand at it. Thankfully, time works wonders and as we are fond of going through cycles, the bangin’ 90s is back again. Finally, I can be part of the movement. So, you can imagine my delight when your cover featured an edgy 90s version of Anne Curtis. Aside from her ever-continuing…

Putting this issue together we constantly asked ourselves: How does one shop now? With Instagram tapping into e-commerce through their product tagging functionality that directly links you into a particular brand’s website once clicked, there exists a new and seamless experience for users. Endless personal shopping sites have also been launched and the demand for ‘see now, buy now’ on the runway has affected our purchasing decisions. The digital landscape has shaped much of our lives—especially shopping. As the holidays inch closer and closer, MEGA makes the most out of it with our shopping issue. Who wouldn’t want to adorn themselves in Ken Samudio’s fall-ready blooms as seen in Accessories? How about a gilded confection from Max and Co. in Retail Trend Report? Our style pages are also overflowing with…

STYLE TIP Avoid looking too costumey by opting for contemporary cuts…

Many say that mixing family and work life is a recipe for disaster. But for sisters Karla and Kim Zulueta, it’s that same connection that made both of them successful entrepreneurs. “I remember when I was 11 or 12 years old, we would always stay late at night thinking of what future businesses we could do and what kind of brands and concepts we can curate. We were selling handmade beaded earrings when we were in grade school,” Karla shares with a grin. Their latest baby is Aperitif, a company that caters to all your luxury grazing table needs. Pioneering the art of grazing in the country, Aperitif now has a store in SM Aura where you can order anything from flower shaped gelatos to beautiful grazing boxes to take…

Scents play a huge part in bringing back memories and can evoke certain emotions connected to those memories. A single whiff of a certain food, perfume, object, or things in nature can reel us back to a specific time in our lives and what we felt during that instance. And with Christmas just around the corner, the air is already laced with scents familiar to everyone; eliciting recollections of usual Yuletide occasions—mugs of hot cocoa shared with loved ones on Christmas Eve, new wrappers to cover presents with after an exhilarating night of gift shopping, and freshly baked cookies to leave out for Santa Claus as he puts gifts under the tree. Just like the aroma of hot choco, gift wrappers, and cookies, the essence of Christmas is alive in…

Picture a ballerina in a sparkly and sequined tutu but rendered in oversized, baggy proportions ala Snoop Dogg and Tupac. What do you get? A 90s fashion fiesta overflowing with playful and loud ensembles. Entitled ‘Ballerina from the Bronx,’ Fashion Institute of the Philippines’ Justine Villanueva debuts her vibrant collection that looks straight out of an episode from classic sitcom favorite, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. “My philosophy as a designer is to create clothes that are fun, young and playful. [My style is] to make something from two opposite inspirations.” It wasn’t always easy for Justine as she had a hard time learning pattern-making and garment construction in the beginning of her path, which is why she decided to leave fashion school and took jobs in marketing and merchandising.…

She curtsies briefly and receives applause, she moves gracefully in endless pirouettes—truly, she is a vision to behold. Multi-awarded young dancer Monica Gana isn’t the typical ballerina that we’ve all seen in films such as Black Swan, A Ballerina’s Tale or Red Sparrow. Sports such as skating, gymnastics and dance may not get a ton of attention, but the people on top of their game devote their entire lives all for the love of the craft—with most having to spend almost all their days rehearsing. Monica started at the age of 8, under the guidance of notable mentors in the industry. Afterwards, she became a scholar at Steps Dance Studio, allowing her to dance to the classical ballet syllabus of the Royal Academy of Dance and meet living legends of…

This month we’re getting a little bit reckless—flashing skin, wearing look-at-me makeup and splurging on our favorite pastime: shopping. We start with a wickedly sexy editorial featuring model-of-the-moment Jach Manere in Beauty Blog. Then we hop on to Artist Confidential with international makeup artist Niko Lopez and his wildly staightforward thoughts on beauty. Then it’s on to Rulebook, where we check out the bold new brows—all natural, theatrical and—gasp—skinny arches. Lastly, we’re painting the town red with an editorial featuring MEGA favorite Jelly Eugenio using NARS’ punk rock holiday makeup collection.…

DRAMA QUEEN Relive the 60s with dramatic eye makeup and slightly exaggerated, painted-on brows à la Factory Girl Edie Sedgwick. For this look, makeup artist Jania Abdullah used ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Dripbrow Pomade (P1255) to create these dramatic arches and Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette (P2930) for a sexy smoky eye. GIRL NEXT DOOR Bushy, brushed-up brows that are reminiscent of 80s beauty icon Brooke Shields are still the preferred look of the fashion set. Balance it out with natural-looking makeup, such as LAURA MERCIER Silk Crème Foundation (P2250) and BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter (P2235). SUPERMODEL For something a little different, get inspiration from the skinny brows of your favorite 90s supermodels. Use K-PALETTE 1Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyebrow Liner (P795) and TOO FACED Melted Matte Longwear Lipstick in…

I’ll admit–the past month wasn’t the best example of a healthy lifestyle. There were sleepless nights and long hours at work, a not-so-great diet, as well as questionable outlets that included going out and dousing my fatigue with alcohol. Ultimately, these factors took a toll on my skin. While it didn’t look too obvious unless I pointed it out, redness, dehydrated skin and bags under the eyes were making unwanted guest appearances more often than they should. So, when presented the opportunity to learn more about Mary Kay’s latest anti-aging range, how could one say no? Celebrating their 55th anniversary last September, the brand has been empowering their clients through their innovative beauty and skincare products. Soon, I found myself on the way to their headquarters in Shanghai, China to…

There has been an increasing interest on anti-aging procedures that promise minimal pain and instant results without “going under the knife.” Technically, these treatments are still considered invasive, but are minimal, which means one doesn’t have to go through surgery. The most popular come in the form of injectables, which still entail penetration to the skin via needle, but with less pain and down time. While a lot of people confuse fillers with injectable neuromodulators such as Botox, Xeomin or Dysport, they are certainly not the same. These toxins’ main purpose is to temporarilyblocknerveimplusesoftargetedmusclestosmoothen wrinkles. Fillers, on the other hand, are tiny gel injections made up of hyaluronic acid and are used to “fill in” wrinkles and add volume to soft tissue. Typically, fillers can be administered in different parts…

STYLE TIP If going all out white is not in your wheelhouse, why not opt for a monotone half and the other, a wildcard print, pattern or texture in similar tones…

Yassss!!! Can’t wait for this collection to drop —@chiiloyzagagibbs via Need to get our hands on one of these! —@monsourapparel via Love how you are developing and growing. Keep up the good work! —@dnicecolombia via Hollywood beauty! —@shellacabagon via Congrats Bailey! Binata ka na talaga Dong and handsome as always. Stay humble Bai. —@bingky_08 via He is sooo inspiring! —@ninjabae_certified via So proud of youuu —@iamnathanjohn via And the future is you Bailey —@macky.delima.16 via Slaying again!—@kris_ boaquinaperalta via My inspiration - @kris_ boaquinaperalta via…

STYLE TIP Pair your suit with sneakers for a more relaxed fit…

20s THE WILD SIDE Opt for a faux fur coat to up your street style cred 30s PRETTY PANTHER Tame a bold printed piece with edgy leather in easy silhouettes 40s FEROCIOUS FELINE With unexpected tailored-to-fit pieces, power dressing has never looked this fierce TAKE COVER Top off your look with a leopard-printed hat for that added sass BORN FREE The typical nature of feline-printed staples get a leg up with imaginative cuts SLING IT Leopard print gets updated with edgy intrusions of metal and leather…

The Yuletide offers heartwarming aromas that will please your olfactory system, and it also signifies a time for making new memories and gift-giving. And there’s no better present and unforgettable memory than a fragrant bottle of Christmas spirit to ring the festivities in, and linger as a remembrance of this joyous season. Jo Malone London has various sets for Christmas so you can spread the joy this season to everyone from your mom and your dad, to your significant other, and even to yourself. Making their way to Jo Malone London boutiques near you are: the Pine & Eucalyptus Collection; the Orange Bitters Collection; the Luxury Cologne Collection; the Limited Edition English Pear & Freesia Cologne; the House of Jo Malone London; the Advent Calendar; the Ultimate Christmas Cracker; the…

Fashion has known to be a cycle of trends. What is cringe-worthy then may be the obsession du jour the next season. From the birth of easy dressing in the normcore era to the dynamism of athleisure and in-your-face logomania, the hype culture of street style has since emerged as the overriding code of cool in fashion. This growing trend has been the catalyst for stylist and designer Bang Pineda to launch a ready-to-wear brand that disrupted the Philippine fashion scene in the best way possible. Synonymous to statement street style, we know that his styling mastery has given stars that much needed push to be the best style icons of their generation. Initially making a name for himself in menswear, Bang Pineda’s mastery in tailoring paired up with his…

Craving for Japanese, American, Spanish, or Italian food—or all of the above? Known for providing Filipinos with international fusion cuisine using the freshest ingredients, Torch has grown to be quite the crowd favorite, no matter the kind of group you’re headed to eat out with. The restaurant has certainly come a long way since opening its first branch in Manila last 2010. Now, Torch is offering unique catering services to customers. Known for their inclusive atmosphere, you can now enjoy signature favorites such as their Volcano Roll or their Gambas Pizza in the form of their new catering experience. “First of all, what makes us unique is our food, which is international cuisine with imported and fresh ingredients,” starts owner Mike Chua. “We can also customize menus according to the…

Why do you give gifts? That’s the question that many don’t ask themselves. With the upcoming holidays in sight, many struggle with the idea of giving gifts simply for the sake of giving. In a world that’s increasingly fraught with uncertainty (economically, culturally, politically, environmentally, etc.), many of us would like give gifts that have a meaning beyond the gift itself. Afterall, the most memorable gifts are often ones that have a story behind them and a deeper meaning. L’Occitane, a brand that is grounded in the values of the land, sustainability and the luxury of nature, sought a collaboration with the esteemed Castelbajac Paris, a world-renowned art and fashion house, known for its sunny and whimsical designs. The result of this partnership is a limited edition set of skincare…

It can be easy to assume that all models are just as flawless in real life as they are in videos and ads, but model Jach Manere is ready to dispel the misconception of perfection. She just entered her twenties and still has youth on her side, yet she gets real every chance she gets, talking about the norm of pimples, weight gain issues and being stereotyped as just a pretty face. The latter, is a fallacy she is quick to correct. “Most of us really have something more to offer than just our looks,” she says. “I’ve met amazing models who have graduated [from] law, business and studying medicine. Some are very artistic and have a passion in music, arts, dance, theater and a lot more. People have to…

FASHION ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Shangri-La PlazaMall,Rustan’sMakati; BALENCIAGA , Greenbelt 5; BENCH , Power Plant Mall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura, SM Makati, SM Megamall; BERSHKA , Glorietta 2, SM Megamall; BVLGARI , Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza Mall; CALVIN KLEIN , Greenbelt 5, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, SM Megamall; CHARLES & KEITH , SM Megamall, Power Plant Mall; CHARRIOL , Greenbelt 5; CHLOE , Adora Greenbelt 5; DISTINQT , <4/F PCCI Building, L.P., Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati>; FENDI, Shangri-La Plaza Mall; FOREVER 21 , SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura, SM Makati, SM Megamall; FOLDED&HUNG , SM Megamall, SM Aura, SM North, Eastwood Mall; GIVENCHY , Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Greenbelt 4; GUCCI , Greenbelt 4, Shangri-La Plaza Mall; H&M , SM Southmall, SM Makati, SM Mall of Asia, SM…

KIEHL’S In an age where masking is now part of many a grooming and self-love routine, we begin to understand that not all are created equal. While some give off instant results, others take that and go beyond with longer, lasting effects. Going side-by-side with your skin’s natural regeneration process, Kiehl’s invigorates with a rich, velvety cream mask that delivers smoother-looking skin and softened fine lines. The Ginger Leaf and Hibiscus Firming Mask penetrates the skin deep with naturally and ethically sourced ingredients, making it an indulgence that doesn’t make you lose on wink of sleep. COACH A shot of heat and a swig of fired up energy swirls in a contrasting but impressive mirrored icy bottle, Coach Platinum is distinct in form as it is in the persona it…

TAKE COVER Incorporate pure function into your look by considering cool colors and nifty cuts…