Black steel

TIME and time again, it is said and with sureness that black is beautiful. In one way or another, that is true.

What better way to discuss the month of June—whose birthstones are listed as moonstone, pearl and Alexandrite—than to showcase a collection of confections inspired by ebony and ivory.

Heart of May

IT IS that time of the year again when Christian tradition leads all attention to the parade of queens accoutered with elegance and grace. At last, Santacruzan takes the floor once more!

Chameleon charm

IN ORDER to conquer life and its challenges, a person has to become a chameleon at least once in a while.

As its qualities suggest, the lizard hints at its capability of changing to a color to suit its purpose; and in a person, it means getting the most out of his or her essence. And with life sometimes leaning towards monotony, who can deny beauty in versatility?

Hot stuff

NOTHING is ever too trivial in the world; not even something as common as colors. Come to think of it, what is a picture without color? More so, how is life without a single hue?

Punk goes fun

A TIMELESS style may be said of punk while summer seems to fan an eternal flame all over the country. To throw in together these two concepts makes for a fascinating blend that conceives perpetual fashion sense.

Ring of fire

A RING of Fire is known to be an area where considerable count of quakes and eruptions occur. So when someone has a lot of thrill going on around her, she may as well be called the female Ring of Fire.

Without going all theatrical, Nicole Ring is a girl who is all fired up about playing a couple of tough roles, day in and day out.

Paint of summer

SUMMER is all about fun under the sun. It is never limited to the choice of vibrant vesture, but extends to the search for the most exceptional shades to make the face pretty. After all, some people might cast a critical eye on a person’s wardrobe but some linger longer on the person’s face.

Old fashioned treats

EVERYTHING has a version of old fashion. Think about language, clothes and music—why, even bread has its own evolution story. Learn more about that from a chef of notable distinction as he talks about what his shop has in store for goodies lovers.

More than mangoes

LIFE, as dynamic as it is, often has in store so much more than meets the eye. One thing can seem to mean something when it actually can give a totally different and wonderful thing. Even then, there is always beauty in the thrill of expecting the unexpected.

So it is fine when people count on finding a choice of mango confections from a restaurant called Manggahan. What is better, though, is to check out the place out and discover what is really behind its cozy façade. The place is situated on Wilson St. in Barangay Apas, Lahug.

Prism shot

ONE of the most commonly used dictum, yet one that has never become stale, is that the only thing constant in the world is change. The philosopher Heraclitus set this concept to fame, though it may be the fact of the matter that appeals stronger to its believers.