Heart Evangelista’s top style tips and lifestyle hacks: the Filipino influencer loves Paris, Grace Kelly, Alaïa dresses, Bulgari jewellery, mother-of-pearl homeware, and most of all, her dog Panda

Oct 30 , 2023

Philippines’ influencer Heart Evangelista is a fashion week regular who loves Paris, Grace Kelly, Alaïa, Bulgari Serpenti, mother of pearl and most of all, her dog Panda. Photo: Handout

You might find Heart Evangelista hanging out at The Peninsula Manila or the Hôtel Lutetia in Paris, wearing Saint Laurent and Schiaparelli, and stanning Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O

Dior Lip Glow is a favourite lip balm; Evangelista also recommends Strokes Lab Cosmetics, Translucent Loose Setting Powder from Laura Mercier – and plenty of sunblock

Born in the Philippines and currently based between Manila, Paris and Los Angeles, Heart Evangelista is the definition of a multihyphenate. She started out as an actress more than two decades ago and since then she has become an accomplished visual artist and philanthropist, not to mention a global fashion influencer.

A regular at fashion week in Paris, where she graces the front rows at shows by Louis Vuitton, Dior and Saint Laurent, Evangelista is known for her impeccable taste. Here’s a look at some of her favourite finds from the Philippines, Paris and beyond.

The last great book I read …

The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F***. Photo: Handout

I’ve started to read The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F***. It’s quite important and puts a little spice in your life to bring out your inner tiger.

My (not-so-secret) IG alter ago …

Heart Evangelista with her dog Panda. Photo: Handout

I love being part of Instagram and social media, but I also like being fun and I post a lot on my dog’s Instagram account, @pandaongpaucoescudero. It’s all in Tagalog and if you translate it won’t sound the same, but it’s very funny. I like to have her as my alter ego because she’s very feisty and sometimes bites and I feel we all need to bite from time to time. I enjoy her Instagram a lot.

My top skincare hack

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. Photo: Handout

I’ve always been into skincare but since I turned 38 [this year on Valentine’s Day], I’m very aware of what to do and not to do – and of sunblock. I’m into primers with sunblock and brightening effects, all natural. I’ve been using Strokes Beauty Lab, a Filipino brand I love.