World traveler Lani Velasco has about everything life could
offer her: a loving husband, three beautiful children, and
two flourishing businesses—Lil’ Kiks (which manufacturers
staff uniforms) and What Shoe Wearin’ (WSW), Manila’s
best-kept-secret shoe boutique. A wandering soul incarnate,
Lani leaves the country every month to purchase new stocks
for her shop (which carries Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin
among others). But, of course, business is merely an excuse
for her to bask in the pleasures of traveling. “I always
learn something new on every trip,” she shares. “It’s
the education, the experience. As Discovery Channel puts it,
‘Explore Your World!’” And to this jetsetting
lady, the world is indeed her oyster.
Story Vicky Tensuan
Photography Jerome Apostol
Make up Josa Primero for Shu Uemura
Hair Felicity Son for Kiehl’s |
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Your style…
Relaxed and feminine.
Your personal trademark…
I’m not so big on designer clothing, but I do have a
predilection for quality bags and shoes.
Your typical day…
I’m an early bird. I’m up at 5:30AM. I do my running
then have breakfast with my three kids before they go to school.
I’m at the store from 9:30AM to 3PM, when the kids get
back from school. After that, I just play with them, go out
for snacks or go to the park. I make sure I’m home by
6PM for dinner with the family.
Your best shopping companion…
My husband Miguel. He blatantly tells me if something looks
good or if the entire outfit is completely off.
Your most favorite beauty products…
Lash curler, lipstick and moisturizer.
The best form of escape is…
Sleep in my most favorite spot on earth: my room.
Your biggest extravagance…
Travel—because it always comes with shopping.
Your big bargain purchase…
A leather jacket from Paul & Shark.
Your thoughts on style…
I think taste, or style, is personal.
But someone who is not too
comfortable in her own
clothes, someone who
tries too hard is a
definite no-no. |
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