Bianca Salonga

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An All Access Pass Inside Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda Shows

5 days ago | forbes.com | Bianca Salonga

Since it was first unveiled at picturesque Taormina, Sicily in 2012, Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda shows have proven to be the most exclusive, and visually captivating of all fashion spectacles. In the past 13 years, he formidable design duo behind Alta Moda, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, has brought the magic of this haute couture experience to idyllic destinations like Milan, Cuomo, Agrigento in Sicily, Florence, Venice, Syracuse, and Puglia. It has also been held in in Paris.
NEOUS Is Reshaping the Luxury It Bag and Shoe Trend

1 week ago | forbes.com | Bianca Salonga

The Tiktok trade wars of China and last year’s Dior scandal have shaken up an entire luxury segment. The idea of a Birkin, handcrafted by Chinese artisans using the finest materials, certainly makes one think twice about shelling out $36,000. You also begin to see the once covetable Dior book tote in a different light when you read about claims that it only cost $57 to produce.
LIVV Cardiff Brings Luxury Wellness Club Experience to San Diego

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Bianca Salonga

Cardiff by the Sea is a beach town community nestled within Encinitas City in San Diego. A laidback coastal lifestyle inspired by beach culture make this area ideal for communing with the great outdoors–up in the mountains or by the beach. In January 2025, the town’s first luxury wellness club, LIVV Cardiff, opened its doors to offer members a shared space for enhancing longevity, performance and overall wellbeing.
The most expensive tourist photos in the world

3 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Kaitlyn McInnis |Bianca Salonga |Jennifer Kester

Skip to content Experiences Published on April 24, 2025 Traveling doesn’t come cheap—especially if you’re hoping to visit some of the more popular tourist attractions around the world. The average entry fee for famous landmarks can cost anywhere from $30 to over a hundred dollars per traveler, but many travelers will still pay the fee in order to experience the sites in person and snap a souvenir photo.. But where are the most expensive spots to stop and take a photo? A recent study from...
The Journey Of A South Asian Beauty Brand Amidst Trump’s Tariff Wars

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Bianca Salonga

I've reviewed hi-fi for decades, and these 5 classic components still make me smile todayThey say you should never meet your heroes, but hearing my 5 hi-fi idols was far from disappointing They say you should never meet your heroes, but …
South Asian Beauty Brand Navigates U.S. Tariff Changes

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Bianca Salonga

In October of 2024, THE RANI GLOW’s e-commerce site went live. The multi brand platform build specifically for the US and Canadian audiences, was born out of a South Asian woman’s desire to bring the beauty philosophies and healing wisdom of the region to Northern America. Preeti Kaur, who founded THE RANI GLOW shares, “As a South Asian woman, I often found it difficult to access high-quality beauty products from South Asian brands.
On The Spectrum Of Unconditional Love

1 month ago | modernparenting-onemega.com | Bianca Salonga

Journalist, broadcaster, TV anchor, advocate, and lifestyle personality Karen Davila talks about the lessons and infinite gifts that parenting a neurodivergent child bringsKaren Davila's eldest son, David, is 23 years old. He was diagnosed as being in the autism spectrum when he was between two-and-a-half to three years old. Today, he is living his best life and thriving. The multi-awarded journalist and hands-on mom describes, "David is very independent.
How Women Are Managing Hormonal Changes Naturally

1 month ago | forbes.com | Bianca Salonga

Hormonal changes, whether it be during puberty or much later in life, may oftentimes feel like aliens taking over the body, mood, energy levels, and overall sense of wellbeing. My sister, Jen has been managing hormonal fluctuations brought about by uterine fibroids or Myoma for almost a decade now. She describes her experience as an emotional rollercoaster. “It’s like having PMS, but on steroids. The most challenging days happen days before my period when I get debilitating migraines and body aches.
How To Build An Unforgettable Fragrance Wardrobe This Spring

1 month ago | forbes.com | Bianca Salonga

I was 14 when I first bought my very eau de toilette: Heaven by Gap. I felt all grown up, wearing a scent that I believed was a clear reflection of my adolescent identity. Since then, my preferences for fragrances have evolved to include: a fresh citrusy spritz for the summer, something heady and mysterious for nights out, and an investment cult perfume for when I want to make an entrance.
Setting The Stage For Quality, Restorative Sleep

1 month ago | forbes.com | Bianca Salonga

Our bedtime routines tend to vary as we go through life. There are days that afford us pockets of time and space to slowly ease into the evening calm. During these precious moments, there is opportunity to luxuriate in pre-sleep rituals that may include a warm bath surrounded by candlelights, a sleepy girl mocktail before bed as well as meditation and journaling to empty one’s thoughts. These nighttime routines prompt the senses that it’s time to relax and let go of all the worries of the day.