april-2012

Island style
Hit the beach in casual and comfortable
pieces that work double time
1
Pack double-duty pieces
Take a citrus-colored romper from a beachside lunch date
to an early evening cocktail hour — just add a pretty scarf
and dangling earrings. Yellow romper, PHP1,995, from Billabong,
Powerplant Mall, Makati City. www.billabong.com/asia
2
Mind your colors
Pack at least three sets you can use on rotation; and if you
bring pieces of a similar palette, you can mix and match as
you please. Waikiki fl oral bikini by Billabong, PHP2,795, from Aloha
Boardsports, Alabang Town Center. www.alohaboardsports.com
3
Prioritize key items
Shades are a must as they keep
your eyes protected, while
itsy-bitsy board shorts work great
for other island activities like
biking or kiteboarding.
Aviators by Pepe Jeans,
PHP2,190, from Sarabia
Optical, Ayala Center.
Yellow boardshorts by RCVA
PHP1,495, from Aloha Boardsports.
4
Bag it up
Bring a roomy and smartlooking
tote to carry all your
beach essentials. Napotolic Sling by Vesti,
PHP899, from www.vesti.ph
5
Don’t forget
the footwear
Yes, you’ll need a pair of trusty
fl ip-fl ops. But take it up a notch and
bring along strappy sandals for a
dressier look.
chikka look book
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Smile April 2012 cover girl Shin
keeps it cool in Boracay
See our cover
feature on Boracay
on page 48 for more
summer-inspired
fashion.
TEXT JOF SERING PHOTOS LOUIE AGUINALDO (STILLS), FRANCISCO GUERRERO (MODEL)