When Style Complements Substance: How Working Leaders Janeena Chan & Thea de Rivera Look Good All Season Long
The
last thing any woman wants to deal with during the Holiday season is
unpredictable weather. Television host, Janeena Chan, and entrepreneur, Thea
de Rivera, have mastered the delicate art of balancing style and substance.
Because of their success and drive, Melissa Shoes has chosen Janeena Chan and
Thea de Rivera as their #MeInMelissa Style Mavens for the month
of October.
#MeInMelissa
is Melissa Shoes’ on-going campaign in the Philippines. Through their recent
collection, Open Vibes, Melissa empowers Filipino women by showcasing
their Style Mavens; smart, beautiful, and strong women who have built
successful careers by following their passions.
Janeena Chan: Walking the Fine Line
Between Influence and Care
“I’m
just so grateful to be in a career that I love,” shares Janeena Chan. “I just
don’t want take for granted anything so I’m really grateful to be in this line
of work. So really that in itself is motivation enough to just keep on going.”
The
face of ANC’s Chinoy TV, Janeena Chan is a television personality,
lifestyle blogger, model, and digital influencer from Manila, Philippines. She
began her career at a young age almost twenty years ago and has risen to become
a popular name for media events and marketing campaigns.
Thea de Rivera: Manila’s Fastest Rising
Entrepreneur
With
nothing more than a strong passion for serving hearty and reinvented comfort
food, Thea de Rivera is one of Manila’s most prolific, young entrepreneurs. In
2013, after graduating from university, de Rivera and her boyfriend, Gab Bustos,
opened The Girl and The Bull in B.F. Homes,
Paranaque. In the time since, the duo has opened a number of restaurants
including 12/10 in Makati.
“I
think I’m one of the few people who like really busy schedules and when people
ask me how I do it, it’s really all about balancing your time,” shares de
Rivera. “I sometimes find myself running out of time because I have so much
things to do but at the end of the day, it’s really about managing your time
wisely and properly.”
Looking Good & Staying Stylishly
Practical
For
Chan and de Rivera, their biggest challenge is being able to look good while
staying practical. And given how unpredictable the weather can be during this
time of the year, the subtle balance between comfort and style has become a
very fine line these women have managed to find through Melissa Shoes.
“Well
it’s very important, because I need to be very comfortable during my work
days,” says de Rivera. “It’s very important to have shoes that you’re very
comfortable in, to make sure you can move around. So what I love about Melissa
shoes is that even if they seem so pretty and cute from afar, when you actually
wear them, they’re the most comfortable pair of footwear you’ll be able to try
on.”
“I
love the quality,” Chan adds. “You are assured of quality, comfort, and style.
It’s always on point. I’ve worn it in night events and by the pool. It’s water
resistant, and you can wear it with anything really!”
Through
Melissa’s versatility, these driven and successful women can easily manage even
the most stressful day, rain or shine.
“So
really from day to night, you can pair it [Melissa Shoes] with anything. I pair
it with my personal style; be it a skirt, a dress, a jumpsuit, or even a nice
mini-dress. Anything really, whatever you want,” says Chan.
“So
it’s important to me to have a pair of shoes that is easy to work with,” says
de Rivera. “That’s what I think is the beauty of Melissa: It’s really nice and
stylish, but at the same time it’s really comfortable.”
Their
success and status as thought-provoking leaders among women of their generation
has inspired Melissa to recognize Thea de Rivera and Janeena Chan as their Style
Mavens for the month of October.
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