Spotlight: Ms. Marge Palacios

Ms. Marge Palacios

Businesswoman, President and Owner of B&W Omni Media, HWM previous cover, Manila Loveliest Awardee, Manila best dressed awardee, she was also included in Rupert jacinto’s “Faaabvlous VII” coffee table book on its 7th series and active member of Rotary Club of Makati.

1.       Tell us your opinion about empowered women?

The phrase of the decade: Women Empowerment. So cliché. But being an empowered woman I believe is as simple as having the strength of character within. And it shows. You need not be a dragon lady or a CEO of a huge firm to be empowered. You can be a housewife, a woman who has dedicated her life to raising her kids and serving her husband only because SHE CHOOSES TO and stands firm on the choices she makes. A woman who is brave to face whatever challenge stands before her and is able to think for herself, and not because it is expected of her. I am glad that many women in this time and age, have become bolder, more creative, more passionate and opinionated; and wiser. Just as long as they don’t get drunk with all this empowerment and take it out of context.

2. What inspires you?

LOVE. When you love, and feel loved, everything changes. You want to do more. To give more. Dreams shape up. Love is the greatest feeling of all.

3. Beauty regimens and how do you take care of yourself?

I visit the parlor 4 times a year. I do my own nails since I just like them short and clean and if I have to go to a nail spa for that alone, I feel it’s a waste of time for me. I have monthly facials. My daily facial regimen is a facial wash and moisturizer. Then I’m fine with just loose powder. But what I cannot leave without is LIPSTICK! In fact I will not leave the house without it. But more than all these beauty regimen, what keeps me feeling good is having to attend dance sessions (fusion, hiphop, funky, modern jazz etc.) at the gym I go to 3 times a week. Ever since I started my dance workout over 6 years ago, I feel younger now than I did 10 years ago!

  4.     How do you define success?

Success is a mindset. One may see success as wealth. Others as having the perfect family. Or for many, fame. Success is personal. If one is able to achieve their dreams, and is happy and content with its outcome, and still be able to sleep at night, then for me, that is success.

5. What is your secret to being fabulous?

Frankly speaking, I never really did see myself as fabulous. In fact, I believe I’m far from being that and it’s actually kind of funny that some people think that I am. I may look it in pictures because I’m required to dress a certain way in some occasions or at least for the camera. But I don’t really like to fuss over what I’m going to wear or what makeup or hairstyle am I going to apply. For those who really know me, I’m actually very simple. A nice dressed watch will suffice as a daily accessory. Signature bags that are grossly priced are immaterial to me. If it looks good, I’ll carry it. As for clothes, if it looks and feels good, I’ll wear it. I never let brands define who I am. Fabulosity is superficial.

6. Advice to all women?

Enjoy your womanhood. Love and pamper yourself. Fulfill your passions. Never let yourself go, not just for your partner, but because you deserve better. If you find value in yourself, only then will others learn to value you.