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All-terrain style
Heading to Davao for the summer? These blue and white
staples will keep you cute and comfortable for your
highlands-to-lowlands adventure
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ONE-TWO PUNCH
Few pieces of clothing can make you
ready for a romp around Samal Island’s
beaches more than a romper, and a blue
and white print is at once casual, elegant
and fuss-free.
Blue and white patterned
romper from Mango, PHP2,750.
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TOP DOG
White cotton-linen button-down polo
shirts are beach-, city- and garden-friendly.
They’re absorbent and breezy, so they’re
perfect for teatime at Apo View Hotel or an
afternoon at the Malagos Garden Resort.
Off-white cotton-linen polo shirt from
Mango, PHP1,950.
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SHORT STORY
Blue denim shorts are quite versatile,
a basic piece you must have in your
summer wardrobe. Pair them up with a
white-linen sleeved top or a basic tank.
Shorts from Zara.
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IT’S A WRAP
A light scarf always comes in handy
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wear it on your head as a bandanna
or throw it over your shoulder as a comfy
wrap when the air-conditioning at malls,
bars or restaurants gets too chilly.
Blue
and white Grecian patterned scarf by
Smitten available at
smittenaccessories, PHP380.
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JOF SERING
PHOTOS
ANTHONY GONZALES
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CARRY ON
A medium-sized printed sling bag
made of fabric is the perfect, lightweight
tote for all your essentials — wallet, phone,
keys, plus a small souvenir you might pick
up along the way. Prints on the bag add an
elegantly bohemian touch.
Blue and white
patterned bag from Greenhills Shopping
Center.
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HATS ON
A snug-fitting floppy straw hat makes
a stylish sun-guard for those long sight-
seeing city walks. It’s also great for keeping
your hair out of your face on a windy boat
ride.
Straw hat from Esprit, PHP1,498.
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WRIST ASSURED
Stack bracelets in different shades for
a more fun and up-to-date look. Try one
color in varying shades to make it more
interesting.
Faux-leather bracelets from
Agatha’s Kloset,
agathaskloset.
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Shop this!
Aldevinco Shopping Center along Claro M.
Recto Avenue is Davao’s pasalubong shopper’s
paradise. Stalls in the large complex sell
everything from wood carvings, brass souvenir
items and fabric to durian magnets. We found
this striped scarf that can instantly jazz up a
casual ensemble. Made of light, locally woven
cotton, it comes in different colors and
patterns. Prices usually start at PHP100.
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Our
Smile
May cover model
Marianne Marquez adds a colorful
accent to basic blue and white
