Economy

Malacañang originally announced that the President was rushing to Washington from Bahrain because there was a chance that she could chat with Obama at the prayer breakfast. She emerged from the gathering without so much as a wave of acknowledgment from Obama, much less that coveted photo op.

That’s why President Arroyo just had a wide grin as she chatted with new US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. But the former US first lady, a celebrity in her own right, was no Barack Obama, the US counterpart of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

This latest blow came on the heels of several attempts by President Arroyo to talk with Obama by phone – first when he was still a candidate, and then several times after his victory. She also tried to meet with him in the US, when he was still a candidate and again shortly after he won. When he went to Illinois after his election, she proceeded there ostensibly to meet with the Filipino community.

Perhaps President Arroyo could pass on the blame to whoever raised her hopes that a chat with Obama, and even a photo op, could be possible in Washington. But in the end, if people are now referring to her as a stalker of Obama, she has no one but herself to blame.

Organize your clutter. Time for spring-cleaning.
Make a note of key pieces you need to build your basics.
Invest wisely in pieces that will endure fashion trends.
Know yourself. Stay true to what works best for you. Base your closet on your age, body structure and lifestyle. With this at the forefront of your mind, you will be sure to buy only what is necessary and appropriate.
Shop with intention. Exercise a degree of restraint. Do not buy on a whim.
Keep great jewelry and good accessories for wardrobe essentials.
Spend on a good pair of shoes. Walking is the best way to save on gas!
Be creative. Restyle the old accessories you no longer use. Have the items you seldom wear redesigned. If you don’t wear it, either give it away ot make it work. It is all about ingenuity now.
Mix it up. Ask any woman of style. She will never be caught dead wearing designer garb from head-to-toe. Learn how to wear your key essentials infused with inexpensive trendy details to look au courant.
Attitude! That is my trade secret. Own what you wear. Who cares if people say, “That is so last season.” Style is not about that at all.