Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2024 i Lavishly Style Magazine

As we travel through life, we either lose or find ourselves in the process. It is a chance to become either young fools again, or become more mature and grounded. After graduating from college in the 80s, Bing found herself spending time with a teacher “Tita,” who was into painting at that time. Already armed with a Doctor in Optometry degree neatly tucked under her belt, it sparked Bing’s interest with creative expression, and she said to herself, “I want to paint.” Completely fascinated she asked Tita to teach her the basics of painting. Bing Taojo confesses that her grades in art class were not honor roll-worthy and not exactly that encouraging. But her new-found passion was mightier and just waiting to be unleashed. Back then, she used textile as…

“The Pearl is the queen of gems and the gem of queens.” In that one short sentence, real-life Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco summed up her thoughts on a small thing of great value. Less succinctly, the Philippines is often noted for its wealth of natural resources and holds so much value to the world, dotting the Pacific Ocean like a loose strand of pearls. Its group of islands has been collectively known by rather endearing names throughout its history. It has been called “Perla del Mar de Oriente” (Pearl of the Orient Seas) with adoration by one of its national heroes. It has been referred to with ardent love as “hija del sol Oriente”, translated into the line “Perlas ng Silanganan” in its national anthem. It is one of…

“Angels are like diamonds. They can’t be made. You have to find them. Each one is unique.” This quote is attributed to the famous American actress, Jaclyn Smith, who was renowned for her role as one of the original stars in the 1970s hit television show, Charlie’s Angels. It’s easy to see how apt such a description would be for another lady in the industry. She’s not an actress but certainly a celebrity in her own right, dazzling and shining bright. She’s like an angel—a luminous, spirited, and cheerful being—taking center stage in the local media and entertainment industry as a top honcho with a big heart, alongside her father, Atty. Felipe Lapuz Gozon, in the Philippines’ leading radio and free-television network. Catching up and conversing with Annette Gozon-Valdes was…

“The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows and the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.” Such insight from the unforgettable and iconic goodwill ambassador and advocate, Audrey Hepburn, seems an intuitive choice for this introduction. There can be no better commonality best shared among women than that of their interior qualities. The Honorary Consul of the Philippines to El Salvador Ms. Maria Josefina B. Ortigas de Duarte is subtle with her identity. Known simply as Tabbie to her peers, she plays her role in society with a forthright yet…

CREDITS: MUSE: SARA B AENA @sarafashionmodel PHOTOGRAPHY: CRISS JARAMILLO PHOTOGRAPHY @crissjaramillo_photography MAKEUP: DORA NUNES @doranunesbeauty WARDROBE: VICKI SOBLE DESIGNS @vickisoble Unveiling a Multifaceted Journey of Beauty, Benevolence, and Business Brilliance. Sara Baena is a very recognized model, artist and philanthropist. Being in the model industry so long time have her the opportunity to create her own business. She has a great social community. Sara is originally from Medellín, Colombia. She studied psychology in a very prestigious university, she got her diploma and worked for a while helping teenagers. But her great successes came in the model industry. She was also developing a career in this field, that is not easy and she did in a very professional way. She was part of some model agencies during different periods and once,…