February 2012
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Torch up the night this Valentines
Sparks flew—literally, when we had our Valentines dinner at Torch Restaurant in Greenhills. The dinner comprised of a sumptuous four-course meal for two, exclusively offered just for February 14th. The owner, Mike Chua, invited us for a taste.
This cozy setting for two was waiting for us when we arrived, after which we were asked to choose our dishes.
The menu definitely made us smile—it...
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Broken hearts in abandoned places
An “anti-Valentines” Valentines post, by request of a reader who just came from a relationship and wanted to see if we could come up with a couple post with our “usual style” but more gritty than lovey-dovey… are we doing it right? Haha.
On Seph: Folded & Hung shirt, Skechers military boots, SM Accessories eyeglasses and wristband, Built to Wear necklace....
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HK Fashion Week Day 2
We were advised to dress comfortably on the second day of HKFW, and this is how we wore our matching Keds.
On Seph: Forever21 coat, R.A.F. shirt, Bench jeans, GAP scarf, Timex watch, SM Accessories glasses, grey Keds. Hype on Lookbook here.
On Shai: Human cardigan, thrifted starry top, Abi Ong Project skirt, Topshop stockings, gray Keds, SM Accessories necklace. Hype on...
January 2012
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Issues We Love
@Sparklingmag @Megmagazine @Previewmag and @Chalkmagazine this month! From wardrobe wisdom to fab features, they’ve definitely got you covered (‘scuse the pun).
Sparkling’s Winter 2012 issue is chock-full of K-pop goodies for both guys and girls, along with this neat Street Beat (try saying that five times!) feature on us and some of our favorite bloggers.
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HK Fashion Week: Ika Butoni and Whosthat by Meiyi...
This fashion show featured the collections of two Hong Kong-based designers: Indonesian-born Ika Butoni and Meiyi Chung. Here are just a few of our favorite looks from that night.
Ika’s designs present a combination of influences: from the rich colors and patterns inspired by Indonesia’s culture to the structured, minimalist sensibilities inspired by the...
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HK Fashion Week: International Fashion On Parade...
Hong Kong Fashion Week showcased all the best the region has to offer and more. Literally thousands of fashion merchandise and designer pieces from all over the world were on display in a combination of runway shows, fashion on parades and trade exhibits. Our itineraries were filled in with events scheduled at the same time, and we were left to choose which shows to see. We thought the Chenghai...
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Hello, Hong Kong!
A week ago, we were blessed with the most amazing opportunity: to do coverage of Hong Kong Fashion Week for Love Chic! We actually received the invites to be official Overseas Journalists (OJs) of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council as early as Christmas time, but we didn’t want to believe it until we actually had the plane tickets on hand. In effect, we were still completely surprised...
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GPOYing from the gym
After last night’s cardios @GoldsGymPH. Here’s to a healthier, stronger year ahead! Kung Hei Fat Choi :)
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Giveaway: Win your favorite outfit
As promised, two readers will win their favorite look from our “12x12” feature! Here’s how.
This giveaway is open to all Love Chic readers in the Philippines who are following us on Twitter and Facebook. Follow Bench on Twitter and Facebook too since they’re one of the brands who will sponsor the winners. We’ll be double-checking on these! :)
If you’re a...
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Do it yourself: Life lessons from ombré hair
Guess who just dyed their own hair ombré?
The term is a French word which means “gradiation” or “shade.” Instead of one color throughout, you’ve got a darker shade on top that gradually goes lighter down the tips, usually ending in blonde.
We didn’t find any salons that offered this, so we thought we’d do it ourselves.
We’re glad we did;...
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How-to (Guys): 12 x 12
Part two of our Inquirer 2bU feature, out today. Click here to see part one for girls! We laid out twelve different outfits using the same basic pieces, the styles of which you can easily find in your favorite stores or in your own closet.
1 Knitted long-sleeved shirt, Bench 2 Graphic printed tee, CPS Chaps 3 Tribal print scarf, Aldo 4 Plaid button-down polo, F&X 5 Faux leather and...
December 2011
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How-to (girls): 12 x 12
The story we produced for Inquirer 2bU. We always say that with the right mix-and-match skills, you need not spend a lot to look stylish, even with a limited wardrobe. Today we show you exactly what we mean. We laid out twelve different outfits using the same basic pieces, the styles of which you can easily find in your favorite stores or in your own closet.
1 Shirt with cowl collar, Herbench 2...
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Inquirer 2bU: Maximize your wardrobe
Full page today on Philippine Daily Inquirer, thank you! :) It’s on page E2 in the 2bU section (logo illustrated by Val), another mix-and-match fashion story because a lot of readers ask for it on Dear Love Chic. Please grab a copy—Part 1 this week is for the girls’ looks, Part 2 next Friday for the guys’ looks. Thanks to Contributing Editor Stef Cabal for letting us produce...
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Off to Simbang Gabi
Heading off to church for the nightly Christmas mass!
On Shai: Shirtdress and cardigan, Herbench. Pleated skirt, Human. Shoes, Sebago Docksides. Hype this on Lookbook.
On Seph: “We have no CTRL” tee, Human. Jacket, F&X. Jeans, Bench. Shoes, Sebago Docksides. Hype this on Lookbook.
Photo by Richard Romero
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Ready For Rain
Adidas shirt, jacket from Bangkok and Bench jeans on Seph, Human shirt dress and Abercrombie & Fitch cardigan on Shai. And check out these cool digs and umbrellas! In school, we are taught that there are only have two kinds of weather in the Philippines: sunny and rainy. We’re also taught which months fall in the wet season, and which ones fall in the dry. In real life though, as...
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Healthy, fit and happy
Hi from @GoldsGymPH! The slogan of X-Life, a sports/adventure show that aired on QTV 11 (now GMA News TV) where Shai worked as producer until its cancellation, was “Lead a healthy, fit and happy lifestyle!” and it has stuck to us since. Every day, we aim to do our best and be our happiest not only at work or with relationships, but just as importantly, with our health.
Which is...
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Getting Sneaky with Keds
Matching gray Keds! We wore these last week to the super fun relaunch of sneaker great Keds in the country, held at Ronac Art Center. “Keds: The Original Sneaker Exhibit” featured a gallery of shoes, designer collaborations, print ads and photos of Hollywood icons who have worn Keds through the years. Some of the shoes were shipped all the way from the US and Japan archives!
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We were both young
“It’s a love story. Baby, just say yes.” We met each other nine years ago but for so many reasons, neither of us said yes to pursuing anything (not even friendship) until last year, when the timing was finally perfect. We still wish at times that our story had started earlier, but we’re glad it’s finally begun. On Shai: Dress from Bangkok. Tank...
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Candy Mag December 2011 - Six pieces, six outfits
“Stretch Your Wardrobe” by Shai. Been doing this sort of thing for magazines and TV shows for five years now haha. Mixing and matching will always be one of our favorite things, and we’re happy to keep getting requests for it on Dear Love Chic. We can never get tired of teaching you guys how to maximize your budget—and closet.
Featured: Human, Kashieca, CPS Chaps,...
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Things all peachy keen
Laid-back looks for the lovely weather we’re having—not too hot, not too cold. Despite what hassles the gloomy drizzles may bring, we prefer being kissed by the cool breeze than by the warm sun.
On Seph: Shirt, Chemistry. Jeans, Bench. Socks, Mossimo at SM Department Store. Shoes, Adidas. His bracelet and ring, Me&U. Hype this on Lookbook.
On Shai: Mini dress from...
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Leopards can't change their spots
Animal print on animal print, plus that peek-a-boo paw print.
On Shai: Top, Divisoria. Cover-up, SM Department Store. Shorts, Terranova. Socks, SM Accessories. Boots, Forever21. Necklace and bird ring from Bangkok. Studded bag, Susto. Hype this on Lookbook.
On Seph: Shirt and shoes, Adidas. Blazer and bag, Human. Jeans, Mossimo. Socks, Mossimo. Scarf, Terranova. Hype this on...
November 2011
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Let's run away and don't ever look back
“You make me feel like I’m living a teenage dream.” On Seph: Shirt, Chemistry. Jeans, Mossimo. Shoes, Adidas. Socks, Dickies. Bag and hat, SM Accessories. Hype this on Lookbook.
On Shai: Dress from Bangkok. Stockings, Topshop. Lace-up wedges, Janilyn. Scarf, SM Accessories. Hype this on Lookbook.
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Bloggers United 2: Sneak Peek
A sneak peek at some of the awesome stuff we’re selling at the Bloggers United Bazaar.
Necklaces! From sparkly and vintage-inspired to rocker-chic resin and watches, there’s a perfect chain for every mood and outfit.
Charm bracelets for those who love summer, the great outdoors, or the ocean—or just love wearing pretty things.
Bangles for the...
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Come Out and Play
Just us lollygagging around this dilapidated playground. Little wonder everything’s so rusty here. What with gadgets and the Internet and cable TV, nobody’s come out to play real games, outdoors, in years. It’s something we’ve resolved to do more often.
On Seph: Shirts, Chemistry. Hat, SM Accessories. Shoes, Ferretti. Hype it on Lookbook.
On Shai:...
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Striped and hyped
This is what happens when you try to shoot with a hyped-up pup. @CesarMillan won’t be proud. Half-dachshund half-shih tzu Phil (named after the Azkal) has the innate curiosity and indomitable energy of both breeds.
On Seph: Striped shirt, Chemistry. Cardigan with striped sleeve, Bench. Jeans, Mossimo. Boots, Call It Spring. Bag and aviator shades, SM Accessories. On...
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Think Pink
What we wore to today’s general convocation of Commerce students in UST, where we gave a talk on “Creativity in Business.”
On Seph: Cardigan with scarf, Topman. Pink shirt, Chemistry. Jeans, Bench. Pink socks, Dickies. Shoes, Adidas. Camera flashlight used as pendant, a gift from Crissey. Hype this on Lookbook.
On Shai: Pink dress with white hearts and floral...
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Hearts Worn Out
On Seph: Shirt, Bench. Jeans and socks, Mossimo. Handkerchief, SM Accessories. Porsche shoes, Adidas. Biker jacket and bag, from Bangkok. Hype this on Lookbook. On Shai: Trapeze dress, thrifted. Knee-high socks, Mossimo. Scarf, SM Accessories. Studded platforms, from Bangkok. Studded bag, Susto. Hype this on Lookbook. Photos: Janine Cham
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Privado: A luxury sale
Being a couple of cheapskates, buying designer pieces more often than not goes against our better judgment. We’ve both been earning our shopping money since college, which is why as you would notice in our posts, we seldom splurge on non-investment items and simply mix and match our stuff to form new outfits. But time and again, there are the exceptions: a heartwarming, love-at-first-sight...
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Feature: Look Magazine UK
A small sidebar feature on Look, a popular fashion magazine all the way in London. This is photo they used, credit for which is due our friend Tricia Gosingtian.
We couldn’t find a proper scan of the article itself and just edited the one above from Louder Than Silence, a London-based couple blog that was the main focus of the article. We cropped the scan and edited it to include the...
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A Face Affair
This video is up on the Nivea Philippines Fan Page! Watch, comment and share on your Facebook wall to win awesome prizes.
Our pretty media savvy Shai Lagarde of Love Chic reveals what she does, what she’s most passionate about and her secret to how she sparkles all day, everyday! Comment here HOW she sparkles and share the video for another goody bag!
Skin care by Nivea Sparkling...
October 2011
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Love Chic Halloween
We played dress up with our awesomely creative friends and came up with these Halloween looks.
Grow old with you: Granny and Gramps
The Sixties: Retro rockers
Gender bender: Steph Cham and Shia Lagarde
Breaking Dawn: Edward and Bella
Game of Thrones: Khal Drogo and Daenerys Targaryen
E.T. music video: Katy Perry and Kanye West
The last three are on today’s 2bU section of...
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How to sparkle
We often get questions about what Shai uses on her face on a daily basis. Some questions specifically ask for makeup brands, while others, skin care products. We’d like to answer more on the latter, since as much as possible, we like to keep artificials (makeup, cosmetic accessories, hair products, etc.) to a minimum.
In Shai’s case, the only beauty booty she regularly uses are...
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Bangkok-bound: Day 3
We thought we’d spend our last day in Thailand just chilling and not being on any schedule. After all, we’ve already gotten what we came here for, and the recent flooding in surrounding areas has kept us from maximizing the trip. We headed back to Central World for some “picture-picture,” riding on one of these.
Bangkok’s answer to our tricycles. We ...
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Bangkok-bound: Day 2
On Seph: Human jacket and checkered shorts, Sperry Topsiders, brown satchel that matches Shai’s, which we got both for a cool bargain. Hype this on Lookbook!
On Shai: floral-print chiffon babydoll dress, elephant necklace, orange socks, silver Sperry Topsiders, brown satchel that matches Seph’s. It’s become one of our favorite his-and-hers items ever: just...
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Bangkok-bound: Day 1
Hi from Bangkok! We’re here with Shai’s mom to do a little bit of touring and a whole lot of shopping. It’s Seph’s first out-of-country trip and second plane ride.
We wore really casual outfits for this nighttime flight, as it’s a hassle taking off socks and accessories and layers of clothing for security checks in the airport. Not to mention that Bangkok...
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We love pandas and wings
—and Adidas x Jeremy Scott has both.
Too darn cute!
(Taken with iPhone at the Adidas Originals store in Trinoma)
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Under the hood
Grey hooded shirt from Divisoria and Tough Jeans with patchwork detail. Hype this on Lookbook here.
I sometimes get frustrated that there really aren’t many choices for guys locally, i.e. the items are either affordable yet common-looking or unique yet a bit pricey. Especially for jeans. So whenever I score a pair that combines budget and style, I go for it.
Same with shirts....
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Always springtime
Floral shift dress from somewhere in my mom’s closet, black stockings from SM Department Store, patchwork print pumps from The Ramp at Crossings Department Store, and accessories from various flea markets. Hype this on Lookbook here.
I’ve always loved girly swirls of color, but with a wee bit of edginess:
Bought these shoes on a literally last-minute shopping errand two years...
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Awesome Me&U Giveaway!
Scroll down below for the mechanics and prizes :) But first, the obligatory fashion post.
Me&U Lovealot shirts, Chemistry cardigans, Human skirt and Asian Vogue pumps on Shai, Bench jeans and Adidas sneaks on Seph. Photos by Kristine Garduque aka Heteroheroine (check out her cinemagraphs!) and post-processed by Shai.
We shot at our friend Michi’s beautiful 2.3-hectare family...
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A Day With Freyja: Giveaway
An invite to try out Freyja Day and Nail Spa couldn’t have come at a better time: with everything so hectic at work, we both needed a quick relaxing break. And so we happily went. We were welcomed by a clean, invigorating scent and cozy interiors.
Freyja is the Norse goddess of love, beauty and war. Cool, huh? You’ve got to check out their Facebook page to see the many...
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Hang Ten Flagship Store Launch: Giveaway
@HangTenPH invited us to SM Mall of Asia last week for the launch of their flagship store there. It was a hectic week, but there was no way we wouldn’t show up—our friends makeup artist Anton Patdu, photographer Dookie Ducay, hair stylist Mycke Arcano and wardrobe stylist Argie Salango were all part of the creative team that produced the current campaign to go along with the...