Nikkie Yap-Gaw's ladylike features and dainty look complement her outfit choices of classic pieces with chic twists

One might find Nikkie Yap-Gaw, a doting wife and mum of two, in her Lululemons running around, whipping up fun snacks for her kids, and perfecting her cooking skills in the kitchen. She is practical in her fashion choices and is drawn to pieces that are classic and timeless. She favours clean lines, neutral colours, and has a knack for pulling off an impeccable white dress. Elie Saab, Naeem Khan, Marchesa, Lanvin, and Ralph and Russo are her go-to designers for feminine pieces. Locally, she's a big fan of Bea Valdes and retail brand Harlan+Holden. She considers Audrey Hepburn, Victoria Beckham, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Kaye Tinga, and sister Kathy Yap-Huang as her ultimate style icons.

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"My sister gave me the best fashion advice: always sleep on big purchases to avoid impulse buys—and she's right!"

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Photo 1 of 7 "My family and I are beach bums! This Eugenia Kim sunhat is a must-have for me when we head to the beach"
Photo 2 of 7 "I don't wear a lot of jewellery, but I can't leave my house without these two rings from my husband”
Photo 3 of 7 "My mother always stressed on the importance of taking care of my skin while I was growing up. This has been my skincare regimen since high school"
Photo 4 of 7 "I think it’s important to have a great pair of flats—especially since my day-to-day activities consist of running around with my children"
Photo 5 of 7 "When Christian Louboutin was in Manila, I had the honour of being invited to an intimate dinner with him, and I was able to get this clutch signed"
Photo 6 of 7 "I have several of these Bea Valdes dresses in different colours and fabrics; they're staples in my closet!"
Photo 7 of 7 "When my sister and I got married, my parents gifted each of us with a set of studs that we dressed up with jackets. Now I wear the studs alone"

PHOTOGRAPHY: RAMON MANGILA | STYLING AND WORDS: MONIQUE MADSEN | MAKE-UP: MAYESA DELOS SANTOS | HAIR: RUDOLF DAVALOS

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