Because of my love of wearing our local designers on trips, I recently brought new pieces by my dear friend, Mandy Dela Rama, on a quick trip to Singapore. I still get a kick out of how much our Filipino talent gets noticed and complimented abroad. It makes me so proud when I am away and am told how much our local items are admired. This last trip was no exception. The ooh’s and aah’s were resounding. I may sound like a broken record saying this in my conversations but, we truly are world class! Singapore being warm and humid like Manila, is very easy to dress for. With Mandy’s lovely pieces and just two pairs of shoes, dressing up was a breeze, not to mention, super fun.
from an old collection yet still timeless, right? lace pants paired with a blue&white long cotton kurta (tunic), gold&black zara gladiators
new collection: white cotton dress with scalloped sleeves. easily went from day to night. here with my zara glads and rose gold with pink quartz earrings by erica conception of riqueza jewellery
noon to night with the one and only travel bag i brought. the ever reliable and light YSL ‘easy’ tote
new collection: toile dress worn from day to night with just a change of wedge heels for dinner. soft, breezy and super comfortable. rose gold and pink quartz earrings by erica conception for riqueza
new collection: hand dyed strapless dress with flower embroidery. so pretty to stroll around the city in
pants for going home and a scarf in case it gets cold in the plane. bag and shoes remain the same while i do some last minute food shopping (the only clothing pieces on this trip that were not by mandy)
this trips baubles. i only bring few pieces of jewellery when i travel to avoid loss. my trusty pearls, pink quartz riqueza drop earrings and my stackable rings
current obsession: my stackable rings by nicole whisenhunt.
cocktails and our pretty pieces: stackable rings of blue topaz, lime topaz cabochon and pink spinel set in white gold. my daughters eternity ring with pink heart shaped sapphires set in white gold, also by nicole whisenhunt. my sunnies from sarabia optical by tom ford
One uber chic designer, one tote, two paris of shoes and minimal jewellery packs you light. It is easy to look great with only a few pieces. All you need are the right ones that complement who you are style wise to make it work.
For inquiries: you may send Mandy a private message on instagram @tartetatin
Nicole Whisenhunt: nicolewhisenhunt.com or on instagram @whisenhuntdesign
Erica Conception: email riquezainquiries@gmail.com or on instagram @riquezajewellery