Lifestyle & Features

By Thomas Adamson / The Associated Press Cannes, France—Cannes’ red carpet can be as kind as it is cruel when it comes to fashion. For 12 days, major Hollywood actresses, such as Emily Blunt, Marion Cotillard and Naomi Watts, graced the film festival’s red carpet in clothes designed by the world’s greatest. Yet, while the best looks come to define …

Gone are the days when the language of fashion was, at best, ambiguous for men. Forget distasteful, lackluster, uninspired—men have come into their own, sartorially speaking. The rise of the modern, style-conscious man is inspired by key influencers whose serious fashion sense is changing the game for a predominantly female industry.

In his compilation of articles from his Wall Street Journal column, “Ask Ariely,” Dan Ariely wraps in a clever bow all the questions we’ve ever wanted answered concerning the behavioral intricacies that dictate the decisions we make.

You’ve heard of Charles Ponzi, the swindler who gave big returns to early investors using money from subsequent clients. And you’ve heard of Bernie Madoff, imprisoned for one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history.

Story and photos by Riza Lozada Heritage tours these days draw people who can spend on a tour package that involves, among other things, visiting centuries-old structures.

Question No. 1: Greetings, Chef Mom. My family loves brownies. They are our go-to dessert and snack for all occasions. I know brownies are one of the easiest things to make, but how come mine come out dry and crumbly? We want our brownies fudgy and moist.—Maricar Toledo of Valenzuela City.

By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata / Philippines News Agency Have you ever asked yourself if you are underdressed or overdressed for corporate events and business meetings? We all know that we have to look good to feel good. But we must not forget to mean business, too, especially if we’re going to a corporate gathering.

By Alvin I. Dacanay On April 30, many aspiring and established creative writers will rush to submit their entries to the most prestigious and longest-running literary competition in the country today: the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, which will celebrate its 65th year. That day is doubly significant for writers, for it also marks the end of the country’s …

The scorching summer heat has already set in, and that means more people are heading to the beach. Unfortunately, many Philippine beaches will most likely be filled with people by this time.

Story and photos by Alvin I. Dacanay If there’s a word that best describes Icings Bakery and Café, it’s probably “surprising.” The surprises this cozy informal restaurant springs on its first-time customers—pleasant, by all means—are not the dazzling, flashy kind; it’s actually the opposite, which may partly explain why this low-key establishment is not as well-known as it should be.