{"id":3550,"date":"2018-12-24T11:26:57","date_gmt":"2018-12-24T03:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countocram.com\/?p=3550"},"modified":"2018-12-24T11:37:20","modified_gmt":"2018-12-24T03:37:20","slug":"ms-personality-debbie-tan-hao-shares-her-tips-on-holiday-hosting-and-styling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/countocram.com\/2018\/12\/24\/ms-personality-debbie-tan-hao-shares-her-tips-on-holiday-hosting-and-styling\/","title":{"rendered":"M&S Personality: Debbie Tan-Hao Shares her Tips on Holiday Hosting and Styling"},"content":{"rendered":"

If Debbie Tan-Hao can summarize her annual to-do list, it will have these three: travel, shop, socials. She may have a seat in several of the companies the family owns, but she\u2019s lucky to have her husband and children take the lead. She, on the other hand, holds the rein on matters of the home, including decorating, hosting parties and styling the men in her life. It does help that she loves fashion and shopping.<\/p>\n

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December is the busiest month for Debbie, if not challenging. The calendar is marked with social engagements for the family, business associates and the several cliques she\u2019s part of. Most of the affairs may be themed, including the ones she\u2019ll be hosting in her hilltop home with a scenic view of the city. That will require getting creative with the closet and cupboard contents.<\/p>\n

How does she keep up? Debbie has several tricks under her sleeve, and she\u2019s willing to share it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI enjoy hosting informal and relaxed dinners. For formal gatherings, which doesn\u2019t happen too often, I go the whole nine yards and give full attention to detail. My aim is to make sure all my guests are well entertained and would want to stay until the wee hours,\u201d said Debbie.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s what I do:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n
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    1. Know the guests, their preferences, their allergies. From there, I create my menu. I
      \nbring out the bone china and set the theme according to my mood. I can\u2019t cook, but I
      \nknow where to order good food.<\/li>\n
    2. I always have my mini grazing table for my guests before they enjoy the dinner
      \ncourse. I\u2019m huge on desserts and I make sure I have a good selection, including my
      \nfavorite M&S chocolates. These are what guests can nibble on to pair with coffee,
      \ntea or wine should the party linger until late.<\/li>\n
    3. I set the mood with my personal touches\u2014fresh flowers, a nice tablescape, ambient
      \nlighting, and a soothing music playlist. On rare occasions, I hire a pianist to play live
      \nmusic, which we can sing along to as well. More importantly, the powder room
      \nshould be at its best.<\/li>\n
    4. I prepare in advance to look my best when welcoming guests, that goes for the staff
      \nas well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      On dressing up to any occasion, here are her personal rules:<\/p>\n

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      1. The silhouette should be sleek and uncluttered, a classic look with a twist and accessorized minimally. The shoes play an important role. Remember, it can make or break the outfit.<\/li>\n
      2. Dress your age. You may be able to afford any clothing in whatever trend, but does it suit you? Every season, Marks & Spencer comes up with a good line-up of classic designs women my age will love. Choose the pieces that suit you and bring out the best in you.<\/li>\n
      3. Invest on good clothes. Buy that dress that you look great in, be that inexpensive fast fashion label or that costly brand but of superb quality. If you can wear all the time, over time, and bring out that inner glow in you, then that\u2019s an investment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Fashion:<\/strong> M&S Collection 2018 Autumn\/Winter Collection available at the Marks & Spencer in
        \nAyala Center Cebu
        \nPhotography:<\/strong> Wizbren Ang
        \nMake-up & Styling:<\/strong> Otoy Mercado<\/p>\n

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