Philippine Daily Inquirer

ELEVATE YOUR BASICS

Mix and match them, or wear with what’s in your wardrobe

- @Smwoman

Trends come and go, but basics will always have a place in everyone’s style arsenal. Trust us—even the most fashion-forward individual­s rely on basics, as essentials are designed to hold any look together—whether it’s by complement­ing statement pieces, supporting different styles and structures, or taming bold cuts and silhouette­s.

With basics at its core, Baleno recently released a collection of style essentials for women.

Available in the SM Woman section of select branches of The SM Store nationwide, Baleno is for anyone who appreciate­s timeless basics. To be You got first dibs on its newest women’s line.

With prices starting at P299.75, the choices are versatile and comfortabl­e, skipping frills for simple, uncomplica­ted designs. True essentials for everyday wear, Baleno pieces are top of mind for people who want to look and feel at ease even when they’re well put together.

The details and possibilit­ies are endless. Deep scoop necks bode for stylish layering; mock turtleneck­s lend a classy sensibilit­y; rock-neck and V-neck tops go from casual to dressy; and polo shirts can be worn for work and play. Build your wardrobe on other versatile basics: tops, pullovers, jackets, shorts, joggers and more come in a wide variety of colors.

Layer a structured blazer and pants over a scoop neck top or pair a polo shirt with floorlengt­h culottes for everyday officewear. Offset a mock turtleneck top with a silk skirt with a high slit for a day-to-night ensemble. Or throw Baleno pieces of different colors together for that stylish minimalist look. Better yet, build your wardrobe around a Baleno essential and style it with other statement pieces you find at SM Woman.

 ?? PHOTOGRAPH­Y MIGUEL ALOMAJAN STYLING LUIS CARLO SAN JUAN MAKEUP THERESA PADIN HAIRSTYLE MONG AMADO MODEL ELLA EIVEREN LUBAG ?? An all-white cardigan paired with maroon joggers for a clean sporty look.
PHOTOGRAPH­Y MIGUEL ALOMAJAN STYLING LUIS CARLO SAN JUAN MAKEUP THERESA PADIN HAIRSTYLE MONG AMADO MODEL ELLA EIVEREN LUBAG An all-white cardigan paired with maroon joggers for a clean sporty look.
 ??  ?? Be girly with a pink pastel top and white jogger shorts.
Be girly with a pink pastel top and white jogger shorts.
 ??  ?? Channel your inner tomboy with an olive tee, black jogger shorts and loose sports jacket
Channel your inner tomboy with an olive tee, black jogger shorts and loose sports jacket
 ??  ?? Go monochroma­tic with an all-white garb like this sleeveless tee and jogger pants. Top it with a sleek black sports jacket.
Go monochroma­tic with an all-white garb like this sleeveless tee and jogger pants. Top it with a sleek black sports jacket.

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