Pregnant Summer

Thank heavens and whoever invented maternity swimwear! Now preggers don't have to look like tadpoles during summer and nothing (even a bulging 7 month tummy) can stop us from taking a nice relaxing dip!



This piece is from Cococabana that I just discovered inside SM Megamall's department store. They have more designs but of course I still love black. Php 899.75

Thank you to Ipanema for my flipflops :)

Ondademar and Grendha at Bambu Glorietta 4

Summer's here and us girls need to look our best from head to toe, and to complement your uber-chic footwear, you should definitely check out Colombian brand OndadeMar. For those looking for a fun and adventurous clothing experience, the renowned brand offers a trend-setting line of swimwear which captures the “gypsy spirit”, breaking away from tradition while remaining stylish and trendy.

Not only do they offer fancy two piece bikinis but summer dresses that can be worn atop your sexy swimwear. Perfect for lounging in the pool area or walking on the sea shore :)



Grendha is a beloved brand especially among young women, with its Jelly shoes in various designs and vivid colors proving to be a smash hit. These colorful and ultra-comfy Jellies, along with Grendha’s other line of casual footwear, are among the trendiest shoes in the market, and one of the best choices for summer or casual wear.



These brands are available in leading department stores, except for OndadeMar which is exclusive in the hot new Bambu store, located at the 2nd floor of Glorietta 4 in Makati.

Also check out new Ipanema collections at Bambu, including the Giselle Bundchen collection :)

Still Black

Black is hard to let go even when the color seems literally hot to wear these days. Why don't we wear black in light fabric and in sleeveless cuts for a breezy but elegant feel? Everyone has to attend meetings or run errands in places that call for power dressing too (even in this tropical climate).

Ipanema - Gisele Bundchen Seeds

Signed by an Angel, Gisele Bunchen autographed Ipanema flip-flops

Be the girl in Ipanema this Summer! Not the place, but the flip flops. I told you there are lots of summer fashion shows going on and last Thursday, Ipanema launched the Gisele Bundchen seeds. You read it right, our favorite Victoria's Secret Angel and the world's top-earning model.

Ballet Philippines presented the Gisele Bundchen collection through an amazing dance number that made the audience feel the freedom and comfort of wearing Ipanema flip-flops.


Here are Style and Relax's personal picks from the collection:

The Thong Fem is simple but the golden straps make you feel like a goddess from Athens stepping on the sand.

The Sand Fem in green, but I'd like to call it emerald. If you still love the gladiator feel last season, this Ipanema pair is for you. Doesn't the emerald color look elegant? Like wearing gem stones on your feet.

Feel tall and have sexy long legs with the Plataforma Fem. This pair is in white and gold, again like a fallen goddess' foot wear.

Wearing Ipanema GB Seeds not only means luxurious comfort and style but helping the environment as well. Ain't that a great model attitude? Each Ipanema pair you purchase contributes to a lush green forest, your feet will bear fruit - seriously. Also, ELRO - the exclusive distributor of Ipanema flip-flops has partnered with Haribon Foundation and will have an environmental walkathon on March 21, 2009 at The Fort.

In size 8 Thong Fem in gold

Ipanema flip-flops are now available at Shoe Salon outlets and department stores. I saw a standee being flocked by shoppers at SM Makati! Grab your own pair now :)