january-2011

Brrring on
the cold
Your travel plans needn’t go down
the drain when the temperatures
drop. Here are useful tips to beat
the winter blues while in transit.
WINTER MAY LOOK beautiful for many of us
who live in the tropics, what with the novelty of
falling snow and the chance to wear those cute
pair of boots… that is, until you feel the wind chill
cut through your clothes. Don’t let the weather
dampen your holiday; you can still survive it
with these tips.
Layer on the gear If you’re fl ying to Beijing or
Seoul at this time of the year, pack thermals,
undershirts, sweaters and a coat. But if you
want to do away with multiple layers, check
out Uniqlo’s HeatTech clothes. The Japanese
brand has a line of leggings, T-shirts and
undergarments in thin, lightweight fabrics
specially designed to absorb moisture and
generate heat. Uniqlo has branches in Japan,
China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Accessorize for the cold Gloves, check. Scarves,
check. Knit caps, check. But if you’re still feeling
the chill, grab some hand warmers. The nifty
This maillot from
Soak is sexy yet
doesn’t expose
too much skin.
chikka buzz
little packets emit heat in a variety of ways —
mostly after it’s moved or exposed to the air —
and can snugly fi t in your pocket or be fastened
to your undershirt via an adhesive strip.
Protect your gadgets Don’t let the cold damage
your essential gadgets. Tuck your camera in
a plastic zipper storage bag before sudden
changes in temperature, ie after an hour of
shooting the wintry outdoors and before entering
a warm restaurant. This prevents condensation
IN THE PHILIPPINES, a beach getaway
knows no season. But in January, when the
air is cooler, running around in a bikini can
make one feel too exposed. We asked the
people at Soak Swimwear, the brand that‘s
been spotted in beaches and pool parties in
Paris, Venice, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand,
Ibiza, LA, New York and Shanghai, for tips on
how to look glam without catching a cold.
1 Pick a maillot A one-piece swimsuit can look
sexy while offering midriff coverage that keeps
one warm when out of the water. Select one in
black for a slimming effect.
2 Go for a cool wrap Don a short romper and
look tres chic on the beach without feeling
{ 20 }
Why are they smiling?
They’re all wearing
thermals, that’s why!
from accumulating. Batteries also discharge
quicker in the cold so bring extras; keep lithium
batteries warm and stash silica gel in your laptop
bag and camera bag to absorb moisture.
Eat, drink and stay toasty Load up on the
local cuisine for both sustenance and warmth.
In South Korea, have kimchi (spicy pickled
cabbage dish) and soups and stews like maeuntang
(spicy seafood). In Japan, order sake, the
rice-based liquor that can be served heated.
Need some swimsuit advice?
cold and looking too covered up.
3 Still prefer a bikini? Pick one in the season’s
hot pinks and oranges, and then cover up with
a sheer tunic or loose-fi tting mini-dress.
www.soakswimwear.multiply.com
Win gift checks!
Send a creative photo of you
in Soak Swimwear with your
Cebu Pacifi c boarding pass to
soakswimwear@gmail.com.
Each winning photo gets a
PHP500 P gift check. Promo
runs r
until May 31, 2011.
TEXT MABEL DAVID-PILAR (BRING ON THE COLD)