Pam Quiñones inspires young Dentistry student in search of personal style

MANILA, Philippines — Much like any other art form, fashion encourages self-expression. After all, what better way can we present ourselves to the rest of the world if not with the clothes we wear, right? And for us to truly express ourselves with what we wear, we must first get to know our personal style.

Speaking of personal style, Pam Quniñones is one name in the Philippine fashion industry we can always count on. She is a sartorial inspiration for curating timeless and iconic looks for today’s most trending celebrities, making sure that they stand out while staying authentically themselves.

Through a Lazada-led initiative, a young student had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of this roster that Pam worked her magic on.

Raiza Contawi, a content creator and certified fashionista hosted the LazLook Style Upgrade contest last August where she called for entries to answer, “Why do you want to upgrade your style with LazLook?”

Her post was flooded with comments by aspiring winners, but Lianne Lopez’s answer stood out among them all. “I'd like a fashion makeover to boost my confidence in how I present myself. Since I usually wear a white uniform as a Dentistry student, I'm excited about this chance to dress in a more creative and comfy way. Trying out new styles can make a big difference for me,” said Lianne.

So Pam and Raiza heeded to the call and gave Lianne a new perspective on personal style.

As a Dentistry student who only wears her white uniform on a daily basis, Lianne admitted that she is still confused about what her personal style is. “I’m really into fashion but sadly, I don’t get to wear this [kind of] outfit every day,” Lianne shared as she examined her sporty ensemble—an upgraded look which featured her favorite green button down shirt.

The LazLook Style Upgrade gave her an opportunity to ask for style advice from Pam, specifically about how to get out of her comfort zone and find her personal style.

Lianne brought her favorite pieces from her closet: a basic everyday crop top and a bright green shirt, as requested by Pam prior the makeover session. These two pieces of clothing were the fundamental items that Pam built on to create two looks for