She's spunky, she's energetic, and she's on fire. Mary Ann likes to party, and her cool style's reflection of who she is is, well, right on the ball. "Style to me means creativity, originality and being yourself," Mary Ann tells me. "I always dress [according] to how I feel." And by that, her choices are vast and plenty. Be it rockstar, sexy and sophisticated or 80s glam, this diva will dress her part. Here, she shares her one-of-a-kind "hoodie" top, from Filipino designer Rhett Eala of Collezione. "[Eala] specializes in clothes with the Philippine map on it," Mary Ann says. Email Eala (Rhett.eala@collezione-c2.com) to find out more about his designs if this top catches your eye. Adding to the mix are her shorts from a small boutique from the quintessential shopping strip, Julu Lu, and her bangles from H&M which provided the necessary glitz to top off the outfit. The killer stilettos come courtesy of GUESS, and her precious hairstylist Emmanuel Santopaolo of Contesta Rock Hair Salon is the one to thank for her coif (which looks absolutely amazing under that hood, I promise.) Though she manages Velvet Lounge, she has learned to balance work and play by incorporating what she calls "low profile days," where you'll find her chilling out at Mesa & Manifesto, MAYA or burning some extra energy at One Wellness Gym. Regardless, she'll be decked out in style. "I love clothes that are unique and get people asking, ‘Where did you get that?'" she says. No matter where she is, or whichever mood she may be in, to guide her in her fashion choices, she has one piece of advice for all the fashionistas among us: "Most importantly, you have to feel comfortable and confident with what you are wearing." See Style listings online for contact information on shops listed in Fashionista.

Name: Mary Ann Lavanza
Occupation: General Manager
Nationality: Filipino

Fashionista by Emily Chu
Photographer: Mao Dou
Studio: Ringier Studio