The greatest luxury in the world is being able to do what your heart sets out to do, to pursue your passions unbridled, free from constraints of obligation. Indeed you feel the richest when you are able to march to the beat of your own drum and live life on your own terms. Lifestyle Asia highlights these inspiring, powerful and relevant beacons of the Philippine Society who live life exactly how they envisioned it to be, enriching their lives, the life of others, and through their own accord the world we live in.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
FUTURE-FORWARD BEAUTY • Z TEO shares how the road to their successful dermatology practice was laden with character-building decisions, calculated risks, and leaps of faith
WEDDING AOUAMI-REYES • As Time Goes By
STUVE-YULO • Love is an Open Door
TADY-SALUD • A Relaxed Affair
BEAUTY WATCHOUT FOR THIS 2020
FROM BASIC TO VIBRANTLY BOLD • Four exciting ways to express yourself and elevate your everyday makeup look
FACE FORWARD • LAURA MERCIER releases six primers with skin-loving ingredients that protect the complexion and allow for seamless makeup application and extended wear
SENSUALITY MEETS INDIVIDUALITY • NARS collaborates with Olivia Giacobetti to create Audacious, a statement-fragrance that is bold and evocative
DESERT DREAMS • CHANEL unleashes the desert’s treasures with a collection of peachy rose tones, cool browns, and romantic, shimmering mauves
SKIN SUP-REME • Clear complexions take center stage for the upcoming summer months
REFRESH, RENEW, AND REVITALIZE • OKADA MANILA’s latest concept invites everyone to discover new therapeutic experiences at The Sole Retreat Foot Spa and Reflexology Center
WHEN DIFFERENT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE • While the ancient discipline of yoga may seem daunting for first-timers, OTHER MOVEMENT provides a welcoming space and a fresh concept that encourages all kinds of practitioners to enjoy and reap its health benefits
FOR MIND, BODY, AND SOUL • Eight wellness trends we’ll be seeing in 2020
A NEW SEASON OF BRIGHT SMILES • SMILE BAR uses the latest in whitening technology to help prime teeth for perfection with a safe, non-invasive treatment that gives visibly whiter teeth in as little as 20 minutes
HARDER, BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER • Improve the body and mind at UNLTD BIOHACKING RECOVERY CENTER, the Philippines’ first Biohacking facility
A NEW WAY TO GLOW • SPRAY STUDIO opens in Power Plant Mall for those in the search for color
NEW LASHES AT NÉW LOUNGE • Let your lashes get loud at NÉW LOUNGE in Shangri-La BGC at The Fort
WE'RE TALKING BODY • Feel the movement and find your center in pieces that highlight the physique
THE ALPHA STYLE • Complete the look with OMEGA’s new luxury eyewear collection that exhibits a striking balance of elegance and edge
NUTRITION BY PRESCRIPTION • DR. FOOD provides one-of-a-kind bespoke meal plans—delivering specificity in nutrient composition, caloric count, and realistic and long term health benefits
SPRING AWAKENING • With a renewed look and refreshed menu, BLOOM marks a new chapter in the Makati dining scene.
DRIVING THE RANGE • Whether as a status symbol or an icon of on-road performance, the RANGE ROVER is an excellent choice
AN ARIA OF AMBIVALENCE • By both championing and challenging classic norms, CLASH DE CARTIER dazzles in a sweet symphony of studs, beads and clous carrés
RENEWED RESP LENDENCE • BVLGARI, the famed Roman Jeweler of Time, presents an exquisite set of horological pieces that exude timeless beauty and elegance at the LVMH Watch Week Dubai 2020
SOPHISTICATED SUBVERSIONS • BVLGARI's beauty of disruptive elegance shines anew...