by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 20, 2018 | Lifestyle
Lola Androgynous aka Tessie Singson wearing Ulitsa Sneakers
There is no denying the power of youth in the twenty-first century. But every now and again, a certain kind of woman comes along to challenge popular convention.
In the world of fashion, Lola Androgynous (Tessie Singson) has become a symbol to women of all ages thanks to her daring and unabashedly playful aesthetics. And with this, Melissa Shoes is proud to recognize her as a #MeInMelissa Style Maven for the month of September.
“I’m really grateful for the people who appreciate my personal style,” Lola Androgynous shares. “They inspire me to look my best, so in return I would be able to make them smile and inspire them to have fun dressing up as well.”
#MeInMelissa is the latest campaign by Melissa Shoes, the iconic Brazilian footwear manufacturer. This inspiring campaign features passionate and successful women whose distinct and individual styles best represent Melissa’s 2018 Open Vibes collection.
Who is Tessie Singson?
Known to thousands on social media, Lola Androgynous’ love for fashion began at an early age. “My mom always enjoyed dressing me up since I was the only rose among the thorns. I grew up with three very butch brothers.”
Ten years ago, she found further inspiration through her son, fashion blogger, JP Singson. Following a series of trips to hubs such as San Francisco, California, and Tokyo, Japan, JP introduced his mother to gender-neutral stylings.
Lola Androgynous aka Tessie Singson wearing Bend Shoes
“My son introduced me to this world of fashion and we talk the same language in terms of fashion,” Lola Androgynous begins. “He knows exactly what I like and what looks great on me. I look up to strong, stylish women like fashion blogger, Lyn Slater (Icon Accidental), and style icon, Iris Apfel. These women are not afraid to express themselves through fashion and inspire women like me to dress unapologetically. They are living examples that you can still have fun with what you wear, regardless of age.”
Together with JP, Lola Androgynous began to share her outfits online. “People started complimenting my style. Eventually, this led to chronicling my outfits on a fashion blog JP created. Now, my fashion diary is more accessible thanks to Instagram.”
In the years since Lola Androgynous has become a popular fixture on social media. Every day, thousands of users from the Philippines and beyond log-on to Instagram to check out her adventures around the world and her slaying looks!
Pulling an outfit together
Good footwear has the power to pull an outfit together while standing out as a statement piece. Many women have now begun to seek pairs that enable them to maintain comfort while staying relevant; a unique asset that Melissa provides with every product.
According to Lola Androgynous, “Shoes are very important in my wardrobe because it can make or break an outfit.”
A self-proclaimed ‘mom on the go’, Lola Androgynous is drawn to Melissa’s low-maintenance and comfortable approach to stylish footwear. This comes through in her footwear choice for her Style Maven’s shoot, the Melissa She, among other favorites that include Bend and Ulitsa Sneaker; signature Melissa pieces that blend with her personality and minimalistic approach to style.
“I love the variety of styles that cater to every single woman in the planet. I’m absolutely sure there’s one, two, or more pairs that would suit any woman’s fancy. Melissa shoes are affordable, you don’t have to break the bank to look fabulous!”
Lola Androgynous is living proof that you can never be too young to have a quirky and irreverent personal aesthetic. It’s this defining quality that makes her a #MeInMelissa Style maven.
About Melissa
Melissa is an iconic global footwear brand from Brazil. Established in 1979, Melissa is highly regarded for its avant-garde designs, sustainable materials, and collaborations with a number of high-profile names from the world of art and fashion.
Melissa Style Mavens
From sexy stilettos to fabulous flats, Melissa shoes have brought fashion and comfort to new heights. Melissa brings the future of fashion to the world.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 17, 2018 | Advocacy
Local and foreign design rock stars, change makers and industry leaders are participating in the International Design Conference (IDC) 2018 on September 21 at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura.
The theme of the conference is Dangerous Ideas: Unleashing Design Leadership. Organized by the Design Center of the Philippines, an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the one-day event will seek to outline the different ways to make ideas that are nothing short of dangerous the norm in a world of hyper-change.
Design conference keynote speakers
Keynote speakers include Quotient Design Research founder Michael Barry and Aidea, Inc. president and chief executive officer Abelardo “Jojo” M. Tolentino, Jr.
Quotient Design Research founder Michael Barry
Barry, an engineer and product designer, will contextualize craftsmanship in the wake of Industrialization 4.0 that makes more digitization and mechanized fabrication more and more sophisticated. With his artistry rooted firmly in Philippine culture, Tolentino will discuss his journey as a homegrown talent.
Abelardo “Jojo” M. Tolentino, Jr., Aidea Inc. President and CEO
He will also share the secret that enabled Aidea to become the first and only Philippine architectural firm included in Building Design’s World Architecture100, a ranking of the top firms in the world. Aidea is ranked 47th.
Launched in 2017, the International Design Conference embodies the ethos of Design Center – to nurture a strong community of creative and act as a catalyst for the design community to thrive.
For more information, visit https://designcenter.ph/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DTI.DesignCenterPH/.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 14, 2018 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
Good news to all fashionistas and fashion enthusiasts! Citi, in partnership with the SSI Group Inc., will be hosting a Big Fashion Sale happening at the Glorietta Activity Center. Shop for the latest fashion trends and get up to 70% off your favorite premium fashion brands like Marks & Spencer, Gap, Samsonite and more. Plus, enjoy 0% Citi PayLite up to 6 months.
SSI’s Big Fashion Sale will be exclusive to Citi credit cardholders from September 17 to 19, 2018. It will open to the public from September 20 to 24, 2018. To know more about this exciting offer, visit www.citibank.com.ph/bfs.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 11, 2018 | Business
Concentrix Philippines officially opened its 9th contact center featuring the most advanced amenities at the Exxa Tower in Bridgetowne, Quezon City.
The new office occupies seven floors with 18,000-square-meter space and highlights the company’s focus on attracting the best possible talents by creating a live-work-play environment. It has a modern wellness center, day care hub and beauty salon.
The facility showcases innovative technology like a reward dispensing machine for top performers, state-of-the-art operations area with collaboration corners, mobile laboratory, modern lounge rooms, private acoustic spaces and learning pods.
Concentrix’s newest site is close to major transport systems, top schools and universities, as well as large residential areas and lifestyle support services. Exxa Tower is part of a larger campus project Concentrix has planned at Bridgetowne. The site complements five Concentrix campuses in other parts of Metro Manila and in the cities of Naga, Cagayan de Oro, Davao and Cebu.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 6, 2018 | Advocacy
The happiness in giving – the Discovery Shores Boracay team are all smiles as they help the Ati community in Aklan to have access to clean water through their project #TogetherForWater.
The Discovery Leisure Company Inc.’s (TDLCI) group of hotels and resorts — among them Club Paradise Palawan, Discovery Shores Boracay, Discovery Primea Makati, Discovery Suites Ortigas, and Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay — has raised Php 200,000 each for their respective neighboring indigenous communities.
Clean water donations
Today, this life-changing partnership with international NGO Waves For Water has seen the donation of:
- 60 water filters in Sitio Camanga, Coron, Palawan;
- 60 water filters in Sitio Carla, Malay, Aklan;
- 30 water filters and two 1,000-liter tanks as a rainwater harvesting system in Sitio Suha, Norzagaray, Bulacan; and
- 60 water filters in Sitio Yangka, Capas, Tarlac.
TDLCI’s chief operating officer Jun Parreño said, “Once we’ve covered all our beneficiaries’ basic water requirements, we’ve made a commitment to consistently visit them to address their other needs. We’re here to stay for them. That is what Discovery’s ‘Service That’s All Heart’ is all about.”
For more information on TDLCI’s #TogetherForWater project, and to take part of this laudable initiative, please visit https://bit.ly/discoveryadvocacy.
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