Fashion

The Outfits You Need for Every Travel Destination

Zee Lifestyle reveals the travel essentials you need for your next getaway, whatever the destination, and all you’ll need in your beauty arsenal for long sojourns.

Styling when traveling can go in either two ways – a beaming success or a total disaster. Lucky for you, we compiled the ultimate travel outfits for every destination. From the tropics to the artics, we got you.

Chic in the City

Sophisticated separates and on-trend accessories keep the cosmopolitan vibe for an urban getaway

1. Joseph Wool and Cashmere Coat

Green may be the color of the year, but that’s not to say we’re over the camel trend. This structured Wool and Cashmere Coat by Joseph is to die for.

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2. Apartment 8 Clothing Beau dress

Apartment 8 takes the body con dress to the next level. The Beau dress, a one-shoulder mid-length body con dress, takes a subtle but playful leap from simple to classy. Ayala Center Cebu, SM Seaside

3. Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Patent Leather Shoes

It’s hard to resist the classics, especially when it’s Jimmy Choos. The Romy 100 Patent Leather shoes are perfect for day in and day out, from the workplace bustles to the intimate dinner dates.

www.jimmychoo.com

4. Lily and Jones

Timeless and edgy, the Kylie Flat Top Sunglasses stuns with its rose-gold mirrored lenses and rose alloy frame. zalora.ph

5. Nike Air Force One Flowerbomb

Whether it’s a stroll in the park or a night out in the city, these custom Nike Air Force One blooms with an extraordinary pattern. The feminine touch of flower patches and the masculine physique ties the look altogether for that flush of innocence and grunge.

Ayala Center Cebu

Beach, Please

Match the cheerfulness of the sunny weather at the beach with playful patterns and natural textures.

1. Tory Burch Gemini Link Striped Oblong Scarf

Wrapped around the waist or draped over the shoulders, the Gemini Link Scarf by Tory Burch is an essential for every beach outing.

www.toryburch.com.ph

2. Florabella Nisida Beach Bag

Lounge under the sun with the chicest beach bag yet. Florabella’s Nisida Beach bag delivers everything you need for a beach bag and more! shoplcp.com

3. Billabong Maillot

Take a step back from bikinis and step into this Billabong Bouquet One Piece. And you’ll never worry about that burger before the beach.

ROX at Ayala Center Cebu

4. Kate Spade New York Sunset Sandal

Colorful tassels, bright pompoms and neutral braided straps. This sandal is everything! Rustan’s Department Store at Ayala Center Cebu

5. Vanessa Mooney

We love our tassels, and can honestly wear them from head to toe. These Astrid Knotted Tassel Earrings are the perfect rustic-glam touch to complete the beach look. www.shopbop.com

Blues Cruise

Tailored pieces are great to pack for a long journey at sea—comfy enough for days on shore, but easily dressed up for dinners onboard.

1. Tory Burch Parrot Espadrilles

We can walk miles with Tory Burch’s latest shoe collection. They go onboard with graphics and patterns with the adorable Parrot Espadrilles, and we are definitely not complaining! www.toryburch.com.ph

2. Valentino Printed Silk-twill scarf

Don a Valentino Printed Silk-twill Scarf for a 50s chic look while you’re lounging by the pool deck.

www.valentino.com

3. Customized dresses by Ate

While nothing certainly beats having clothes tailored for you, fast fashion remains more popular because of its convenience. Tatah Costales dela Calzada takes the best of both worlds through Alter to Enhance, a boutique where customers can look through basic cuts of dresses, tops and bottoms, and they alter it to your specifications, whether it’s to add or remove length and sleeves or even have it in a different color or fabric—all while you wait!

16 Pres. Quirino St., Villa Aurora, Mabolo ATE by Tatah

4. Topshop Moto Super Rip Hayden Jeans

Believe us when we say we’re trading our super skinnies for the ultimate jeans for off-duty days.

Ayala Center Cebu

5. Diane Von Furstenberg Satin Clutch

Striking, electric blue is Diane von Furstenburg’s take on clutches, and we love it. The shocking color and its subtle use of satin can bring any outfit to the nines. www.dvf.com

Winter, For Sure

Bundle up for a journey to cold climates, but do it in style with classic coat shapes and statement accessories.

1. Max&Co. Leather Jacket

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Max&Co. gives the classic biker jacket a new twist. Slim-fit, waist length and cropped sleeves, the Danese Laminated leather biker jacket comes in Silver which ultimately brings off the grungy feel.

world.maxandco.com

2. ZARA Coat

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As the colder season beckons, we take out our coats and run out the door. At Zee, we do so in style. ZARA’s long blazer promises an effortless look without having to trade in comfort over style. ZARA, Ayala Center Cebu

3. Adidas Raf Simons Stan Smith Sneakers

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Adidas is giving us a run for our money with its latest collaboration with Belgian fashion designer and former Christian Dior Creative Director, Raf Simons. In pale pink silhouette, we are dying to get our hands in these babies.

Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu

4. Karl Lagerfeld fingerless leather gloves

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A cool addition to your accessories edit, these black fingerless leather gloves from Karl Lagerfeld will add quirky edge to understated looks.

www.karl.com

5. Sunnies Specs

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Being four-eyed just got a little bit cooler. With the new Sunnies Specs collection comes a bundle of fashionable and hip styles to suit every face, every day. We have our eyes on the Reagan in Rose Gold.

Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu

Wild, Wild West

Go into the heartlands with some inspiration from Americana. Leather, suede and graphic prints come together to make a statement.

1. Aldo Boots

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When all else fails, knee-high boots will always save the day. Dressed in authentic leather and quality soles, we’re taking these Aldo boots on our next hunting trip. SM City Cebu

2. Anna Sui

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Aztec prints make an impressive comeback at Anna Sui. The brick printed chiffon dress is a steal for every bohemian chick, the silk is just bonus. www.shop.annasui.com

3. Gucci Feline Fedora Hat

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With a silk lining and feline head trims, the Felina Fedora is sleek but has a punchy personality.

Greenbelt 4 Makati Avenue

4. Levi’s 710 Super Skinny

But of course, the skinny jeans are a staple in every girl’s closet. Good news, Levi’s makes the perfect fit for all your denim needs.

Ayala Center Cebu

5. The Lost Nomad Puka Bag

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The Puka Bag by The Lost Nomad is a drawstring backpack and perfect to carry your travel essentials for your next getaway.

www.thelostnomad.com.ph

Safari Adventure

Get a closer look at wildlife with utilitarian pieces that still look stylish.

1. Peace + LovE

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Wrap around dresses have easily become an essential for those warm, breezy days. www.missguided.com

2. Dr. Martens 1460 Mono

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Lined with rich, warm and artificial fur, these shoes instantly become the must-have for every adventurer.

SM City Cebu

3. Saint Laurent Anja Bucket Bag

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We love great patterns, and this is certainly one of them. Armed with Passamenterie details, the small Anja Bucket bag is the perfect finishing touch of that Moroccan aesthetic.

www.shoplcp.com

4. Roxy Textured Heather Fedora

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Whether an explorer by heart or by birth, the Roxy Fedora completes the look in a snap of a finger.

GRND, Ayala Center Cebu

5. Ray-Ban Classic Aviator

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We take cues from Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt to create the definitive daredevil look. Ayala Center Cebu

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Fashion

Ravens, Runways, and Revelations: A Glimpse of Amato

by OJ HOFER | photo credit JOSEPH ONG | jewelry ROYAL GEMS

Fashion had become as instinctive as breathing—so natural that one scarcely noticed it. Yet, after seasons adrift in sartorial limbo, the piercing peal of Birds of Prey by Amato Furne One jolted this archipelago’s fashion scene to attention. Amato’s spectacle soared beyond mundane couture, drawing me from the quiet of my atelier to the intoxicating front row at the reinvented Tops in Busay—from the low murmur of machines to the electrifying brouhaha of the style set.

: A lattice dress with an aureole, beautifully bedecked with Birds of Prey, opens the show.

: A winged bustier frames the face with bold curlicues.

: A fringe dress with a farthingale rustles mysteriously in the nocturnal stillness.

: A bell-shaped T’nalak dress, woven with vivid dreams, sways with mystery.

: A T’nalak ballgown, shrouded in black mesh, catches the moonlight like a whispered secret.

: An entrance-making tulle and T’nalak off-shoulder ensemble commands attention.

: A crystal-studded bodysuit paired with a vinyl trench coat burns with fierce intensity.

: A red lacewing butterfly emerges, shedding the remnants of a tattered cocoon.

: A fiery ensemble, cloaked in phantom glamour, leaves an unforgettable impression long after the wearer’s exit.

Amato is not merely a label; it is a visionary ideal stitched in silk and dreams, a symphony of artistry that transforms yarns, fibers, and fabric into fashion phantasmagoria. Under the deft hands of Furne One, Amato has adorned the world’s most fearless icons—Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez—women who, like his creations, embody style, strength, and spectacle. His couture is not merely worn; it takes flight, transforming the wearer into a mesmerizing apparition of fleeting beauty—a phenomenal vision that lingers long after the moment has passed.

But how does one conjure such fantastical transformations? To offer a glimpse into the mind of this visionary, we posed three playful questions:

Oj: If you were a bird, would you soar as a mighty raptor or scheme as a clever corvid?
Furne: I’d be a raven—sharp-witted, shrouded in mystery, and draped in the perfect shade of midnight. Its inky plumage matches my flair for dark romance; because even in shadows, I prefer a little drama.

Oj: What would be your most formidable power?
Furne: As a raven, I straddle the seen and unseen—transcendence is my superpower.

Oj: What bird would you absolutely refuse to be reborn as?
Furne: Never a turkey—too commercial, too festive, and far too likely to end up as Thanksgiving dinner.

Fashion

Lucky Colors of 2025: Harness the Energies of Emerald Green & Carmine Red for Success

Thom Browne Cropped tweed jacket

by Oj Hofer

With the Year of the Wood Snake underway, understanding the significance of lucky colors can help align us with its energetic flow. Rooted in Chinese astrology and Feng Shui, the year’s fortifying shades—emerald green and carmine red—offer mindfulness and good intention attracting luck, and fostering personal growth.

Emerald green, associated with the Wood element, symbolizes renewal, clarity, and inner peace. In the year of the wood snake, its dynamic energies will empower and inspire you, fostering growth, renewal and wise transformations. The hue is ideal for moments of self-reflection, study, or creativity. Wearing or incorporating this shade into your space enhances balance and mental focus.

Carmine red, linked to the Fire element, embodies passion, confidence, and vitality. This year, which according to the Bazi Four Pillars Chart, has a lack of metal, earth and fire elements, it will bring balance and the propitious energies. It’s perfect for professional meetings, decision-making, and moments requiring assertiveness as a splash of red can energize and embolden you throughout the day.

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Stefano Ricci silk tie with paisley print

To fully harness their benefits, use these colors in a contemporary, mobile context; through clothing, jewelry, bags and accessories. Alternate between these two potent tints based on your needs. For example, wear green for calmness and clarity when you are going into stressful and mind challenging meetings or appointments. Choose red when you are going into places or situations where you need courage and motivation such as fashion galas, elite socials, prestige affairs, VIP gatherings and so forth.

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Optionally, you can also choose to wear these colors inconspicuously in small details, such as a garnet or jade bracelet, or a ruby or emerald pendant and earrings set. Men can wear a burgundy or forest green tie or pocket square, or casual polo shirts with poppies or with botanical prints, or jade and garnet jewelry. Doing so can subtly align your energy with the year’s vibrational flow.

Jan Leslie emerald bracelet

Daily Mood Cuff Links with red tiger’s eye tubes

The use of colors is more than just aesthetic choices or preferential picks. Colors can serve as energetic tools, reminding you of your good intentions and keeping you mindful of you daily motions. Effecting an optimistic mental state in the wearer, they can effectively shield you from negativity while fostering prosperity and emotional balance. Thoughtfully incorporating them into your wardrobe and surroundings ensures that you move through 2025 with confidence and the right intentions.

Embracing emerald green for tranquility and carmine red for strength are intentional, mindful choices that have the power to transform your energy and shape your path forward. May you have the best of luck in navigating through Year of the Snake with harmony, energy, and the power to attract good fortune.

Events

The First NUSTAR BALL

Janine Taylor, June Alegrado, Jackie Lotzof, Frances Siao, Ina Ronquillo and Christine Pelaez

The NUSTAR Ballroom, a magnificent venue at the NUSTAR Resort and Casino in Cebu, sets the stage for last night’s first-ever NUSTAR Ball.

Black was the color of night at the Zee table.

Glamorous guests from Manila and Cebu converged at the NUSTAR Ballroom, an exquisite venue within the NUSTAR Resort and Casino in Cebu. The evening unfolded with a seated 5-course dinner. The opulent feast started with Beetroot Salmon Gravlax, adorned with caper berries, caviar, set with delicate edible flowers; and a main course of Compressed Pork Belly with Crackling Skin and Baby Scallops. Another highlight was the auction of coveted items like Dior and YSL handbags, a limited-edition Bulgari watch, and an exclusive 2-night stay in Nustar’s opulent 3-bedroom villa—complete with a private pool and a dedicated butler. The charity evening benefited the Cameleon Association, an NGO based in Iloilo City created in 1997 that developed a global approach to act on the causes and effects of sexual violence against children.