Tell us when your love for fashion began. I was in kindergarten, and parents got me red patent leather maryjanes. I used it for my kinder graduation—white toga and red shoes. It didn't matter that I didn't have as many clothes as the other girls, but my mom always told me that my clothes were special and that I had to take good care of them.
Who or what inspires you to look good all the time? When I still in university in Canada , I always dressed a notch neater than my friends and classmates. While my friends were in Doc Martens, I'd be in Robert Clergerie shoes that I had saved up for. When I was a news reporter in Malacañang, I was always in little suits. I just think tat when you're working, it's important to put your best self forward. My job as a TV host requires me to look polished and fashionable. But my husband also inspires me to make the proper choices. He is my shopping buddy, my third eye. We have this inside joke when we shop: he always asks, “Would Angelina [Jolie] wear that?”
What is the secret to always looking polished? Keep it simple. Avoid over-embellishment. Always have one last look in the mirror. When in doubt, remove the item from your outfit. I'd rather be seen repeating a dress/ outfit than wear something different just for the sake of being different.
What one item in your closet would you save from a fire? My jewelry. They are all significant, either design-wise or for sentimental reasons.
Do you ever have “off” fashion days? Oh, just about every day, I have a fashion crisis. That's why I always end up wearing a shift dress. I really don't have time to worry to much about clothes; I've got two daughters—Sophia, 4, and Lily, 8 months. So usually in the mornings, after I give each kid a bath and get them ready for their day, I'm left wit 30 minutes to get myself ready. I rush out the door with wet hair and do my makeup in the car. Luckily, I have soooo many shoes. So that's how I make each dress look different—by switching shoes.
You're a fashion victim the day you wear… I think every item of clothing can be worn without looking like an FV. As long as you have the confidence and as long as it is appropriate.
If you had the power to swap closets with anyone at anytime, it would be… Cecile Zamora. She had a very distinct and individual style.
What is your style philosophy? I always aspire to be a minimalist but I'm tempted by jewelry, bags and shoes. So at the least I try to keep my clothes simple—clean lines, no frills. But I like to contradict myself sometimes and I wear loud prints, but still tailored. But I don't do flowy, frilly stuff.
This is why my favorite designer now is Joey Samson. He leans towards menswear/ men's-type 
tailoring, but when he applies is philosophy to the dresses he makes for me, the result is a genius dress. When I want a pretty dress or gown, I go to Richie Ortega. No one does pretty and beading as well as Richie. For everyday, I wear K & Company.
Wardrobe maintenance advice? Dry-cleaning is a must. Organize your closet. It's easier to get dressed when you see your inventory. Occasionally edit your wardrobe—give away or sell what you are no longer using.
Bags Black Chanel 2.55, the Celestina Batanes Tiger, and the Goyard Croissiere.
“I'm a relatively new luxury bag convert. When I realized I was practically spending as much by buying ‘disposable' inexpensive bags, I learned to appreciate better bags. I stick to classic and more structure pieces.”
Neckpieces
“I've been collecting antique hand-painted enamel medallions. Some date back to the early 1900s. They were popular in Manila after the women stopped wearing the Maria Clara. My personal collection consists of antique medals. Since my viewers (from F, Urban Zone and ANC Life) saw my charm necklaces, they started ordering. Now I have an entire collection of new hand-painted enamel medals set in 14K gold of my design. There are available by order online ( www.daphneosena.com) .”
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