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How Filipino-American Beauty Boss Patrick Starrr Is Changing the Beauty Game, One Setting Spray at a Time
When it comes to flawless, long-lasting makeup, the right setting spray is key—and ONE/SIZE On ‘Til Dawn Setting Spray, created by Filipino American beauty mogul Patrick Starrr, has quickly become a favorite among beauty professionals.
Galentine’s Day, But Make It Pinay: 5 Filipina-American Brands That Will Elevate Your Celebration
Valentine’s Day is great and all, but Galentine’s Day? That’s where the real fun is! Celebrated on February 13, it’s the perfect occasion to honor the incredible women in your life—your fellow Pinays.
Filipino-American Fitness Experts You Need to Know To Transform Your 2025
We want to support you by introducing you to Filipino-American fitness experts who can help you achieve your health and wellness goals, whether that’s online or in person. That’s right, there are no excuses!
5 Filipino Owned Brands to Check Out for Summer OOTDs
Summer is finally here and we’re all looking for ways to beat the heat in style!
Be in the "Filipi-Know" | Meet Founder of Up and coming Filipino Golf Brand, PARE Golf
PARÉ, a Filipino golf clothing line, thinks so and would is ready to drastically shake up the previous norms of what “golf fashion” should look like.
FilAm Designer Roemello Ugale and The Rise of Golden Age Thrift
After tinkering with the idea of sharing his process online, Roemello Ugale (owner of Golden Age Thrift, a screenprinting company that he runs out of his home in Los Angeles) decided to leave his doubts at bay and post videos about how he practices his craft.
6 Filipino Inspired staples for your fall fashion wardrobe
Fall / winter is around the corner and it’s the perfect time to throw on your best layered looks and present yourself to the world, so why not add some Filipino culture to show exactly who you are, at first glance. Let’s get into 6 Fall Fashion Trends But Make It Filipino.
The Life of a Modern Day Multi-hyphenate | Interview with Christi McGarry
Most know Christi McGarry by face, many know her for her height, and others know her for her voice. However, Christi has proven time and time again that she is so much more than her looks. In fact, she is more than just one thing, period. From modeling to pageantry to DJing, hosting, and fitness, Christi is a prime example of the modern day multihyphenate.
Our Fave FilAm Lifestyle Influencers to Follow on Social Media
Being a social media influencer is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and patience to build a following. But for those who are passionate about creating content and engaging with their audience, it can be a rewarding and fulfilling career path. Here are some of the top Filipino-American lifestyle influencers to follow on social media.
7 FilAm Sustainable Fashion Designers To Have On Your Radar
With Earth Day among us, we should take a moment to reflect on how we can be a part of the green revolution. Fast fashion is out of fashion! It’s one of the biggest contributors to pollution. If you want to put your money where your mouth is, here are 7 Filipino-American designers that are responsibly driving activism through creativity, passion, and purpose.
6 Filipino Inspired Pieces You Need to Represent WITH PRIDE at your School's Culture Night
We know that culture nights at schools provide major opportunities for students (and teachers) to represent their roots, loud and proud. We know it can be tough to decide what to wear, so we’ve put together a list of items that can help you say you’re Filipino without saying you’re Filipino, if you know what we mean.
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan | How A Mother’s worst nightmare Became her passion and Purpose
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan is a Filipino-Canadian scientist, educator, author, speaker, wife, and mother of five. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Eastern Kentucky University. She began her graduate work at Georgetown University in Neuroscience and completed her PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology at Vanderbilt University.
High Fashion’s RHUDE AWAKENING | Rhuigi Villaseñor Redefines the New Rules of Luxury
Manila born+raised designer and entrepreneur, Rhuigi Villaseñor is the 30-year-old founder of luxury lifestyle and streetwear brand RHUDE (among others) and newly appointed Creative Director for famed Swiss fashion house, Bally, and is known for fusing nuanced luxury with Angeleno grit and birthing the new American Dream when it comes to his style, philosophy and work ethic. Our guest contributor shares the story of his humble immigrant beginnings and his rise to helming one of the greatest legacy fashion brands of our time.
6 Vegan Filipinx Foodies to follow on Instagram
It’s January aka Veganuary! For those of you who don’t know what veganuary is, it’s an annual challenge run by a nonprofit organization that educates and encourages people worldwide to follow a vegan lifestyle for the entire month. Making the decision to go vegan is very difficult, especially if you’re Filipino.
FARM TO CUP: 3 Filipino Coffee Brands Sourcing Beans Straight From The Philippines
For the average coffee drinker, the start of the day might look like going to Starbucks, using a Keurig, or maybe even making one of those 3-in-1 instant coffee packets. Let me introduce you to 3 brands selling quality beans from the Philippines.
6 STYLES TO KEEP YOUR CLOSET RIGHT in 2023
If we could pick one word to describe the fashion trends that will dominate the style-obssessed feeds of your favorite celebs and influencers in the ever changing landscape of fashion this year, it’s Resurgence. Yep, what’s old is new again. And what’s new is old, so if you’re lucky you may already have many items on this list trapped deep in your closet. And even better, every item in this list is unisex.
5 Spiritual + Wellness Healers To Follow on IG Right Now
I was excited to find more non-traditional, alternative healers within the Filipinx community. If you’re curious about learning more about alternative medicine and want to make some changes in your lifestyle, here are the top six health and wellness professionals that you should look into and follow on Instagram
Plant Titas and Titos We Love to Follow on Instagram
I started following many plant experts on Instagram as well, expanding my knowledge and love for the little slices of nature plants allow us to have in any setting. Below is a list of Filipino-American plant-fluencers, plant stylists, plant artists, green thumb experts, and plant shop owners across the country. As you begin your journey into plant parenthood, please consider shopping small, local businesses and supporting our community.
Interview with Jhoanna Alba, Founder of ALBA Legacy + Repurpose Legacy
Jhoanna Alba is the founder and Chief Visionaire behind ALBA Legacy. ALBA, which stands for A Light Beyond Appearance, is a team of passionate visionaries whose creativity is fueled by giving back through the art of fashion.
I sat down with her to talk about her journey and how she consistently disrupts the fashion industry. She’s not afraid to be different, and is unapologetically true to herself.
4 Filipino American Street wear brands You and your friends wish they knew about sooner
Clothing for some, is a thing of function and service, while for others it’s a medium for art and self expression. With the growing trend of street wear in music and sports, expressing yourself through personal style is the focal point to any night out, music festival, or social media post.
We have a few pioneering brands injecting Filipino culture into the bloodline of street wear. These 4 brands are changing the way we can still express our Filipino roots in the fashion industry today