1. Sharpen your look with a tailored jacket.
A third piece, say, a jacket or a blazer, makes any outfit look complete.
H&M Fitted Jacket, P1,690
H&M is available at SM North, SM Megamall, SM Makati, SM Southmall, Festival Mall, Robinsons Galleria, and Robinsons Place Manila.
2. Wear a killer pair of heels.
Any casual outfit can look instantly sleek with a pair of amazing heels. Make sure that they’re clean, too!
Banana Republic Avila Heels
Banana Republic is available at Greenbelt 5.
3. Put on lip color.
Add life to your face simply by swiping on a lipstick. We recommend this lip color that looks good on any skin tone.
Esteé Lauder Pure Color Lip Envy Potion in Not So Innocent, P1,615
Esteé Lauder is available at Rustan’s branches.
4. Wear a simple necklace.
Put on a dainty necklace to resonate a more dressed-up look.
Parfois Shades of Black Necklace, P490
Parfois is available at SM Megamall, SM Southmall, and Glorietta.
5. Care for your nails.
Whether you prefer bare nails or polished ones, maintaining them is key. Long dirty nails aren’t pleasant to look at and are totally unhygienic. Chipped nails, on the other hand, imply that you don’t care about your overall appearance.
Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in She Wolf, P795
Deborah Lippmann is available at Rustan’s branches.
6. Keep shine at bay.
There’s a funny saying, "Oiliness is next to ugliness." Well, there may be some truth to it because a greasy forehead is never attractive. Bring oil-blotting papers, blot sticks, or powder up to control shine.
Benefit Cosmetics the POREfessional: License to Blot Instant Oil-Blotting Stick
Benefit Cosmetics is available at Trinoma, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Central Square Bonifacio High Street, and Alabang Town Center.
7. Always be ready with sunnies.
When you have no time to put on makeup, there's nothing like slipping on a pair of sunnies to have you ready in no time.
Fly Shades Taupe Sunglasses, P340
Fly Shades are available at SM North, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Southmall, Trinoma, and Robinsons Galleria.
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