Ber-Month Fashion Guide: Holiday Outfit and Beauty Finds at SM Center Sangandaan

The arrival of the “Ber” months signals the start of the Christmas countdown in the Philippines, complete with cool evening breezes, familiar holiday songs, and the excitement of planning festive outfits. For students juggling school requirements, Christmas parties, and reunions with friends, finding stylish looks and beauty essentials without overspending is part of the holiday fun.

At SM Center Sangandaan, Gen Z shoppers can explore a variety of trendy fashion and lifestyle stores, local streetwear brands, and popular beauty finds. Whether you're putting together a standout Christmas party outfit, refreshing your seasonal wardrobe, or looking for affordable beauty essentials and Secret Santa gifts, the mall offers plenty of options to help you celebrate the holidays in style.

1. PENSHOPPE: Preppy Fits & Varsity Chill


Refresh your holiday wardrobe with PENSHOPPE’s polished yet comfortable casual pieces. Inspired by Gen Z’s love for preppy fashion, the collection features cozy cable-knit polos, boxy button-down shirts, relaxed cargo pants, and embroidered varsity caps. These versatile staples are perfect for school Christmas presentations, festive gatherings, or laid-back coffee dates with friends. With easy layering options suited to the Philippine climate, creating a stylish everyday look becomes effortless.

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BENCH: Effortless Streetwear & Signature Scents


For a dose of contemporary Filipino street style, BENCH offers wardrobe essentials that work for both everyday wear and holiday occasions. Switch up your usual outfits with baggy wide-leg jeans, oversized graphic shirts, and lightweight outerwear that are ideal for breezy campus evenings. To complete your look, explore BENCH’s signature body sprays—affordable gift options that help you stay fresh throughout a busy schedule of Christmas parties and reunions.

3. MINISO: Affordable Holiday Cosmetics & Beauty Glam


Looking for affordable makeup and beauty accessories? MINISO offers trendy options for Gen Z shoppers building their holiday beauty kits without overspending. From glossy lip tints and multi-shade blush compacts to compact eyeshadow palettes, its selection includes everyday makeup essentials for quick campus touch-ups and festive party looks. Aesthetic makeup brushes, plush powder puffs, and travel-friendly cosmetic organizers are also practical choices for budget-conscious Secret Santa exchanges.

4.UNISILVER: Main-Character Sparkle & Layering

The right accessories can transform even the simplest outfit. UNISILVER offers minimalist jewelry pieces that add a polished touch to everyday and holiday looks. Consider sterling silver chains, geometric pendant necklaces, stackable rings, and matching friendship or couple sets for a coordinated style. These accessories bring a refined finish to your outfit while offering options for shoppers working with a student-friendly budget.


5. KKV: The Viral Aesthetic


With its vibrant yellow interiors and photogenic displays, KKV at SM Center Sangandaan is a fun stop for shoppers looking for playful accessories. As the season moves from Halloween celebrations to Christmas parties, its accessory selection offers plenty of inspiration for themed outfits and group photos. Look for Halloween-inspired spiderweb designs and witchy mini-hats, then switch to Christmas favorites such as reindeer antlers and ribbon-bow headpieces, including the Christmas Ribbon Bow Cute Headband. These statement accessories are ideal for barkada photoshoots, themed gatherings, and festive TikTok videos.

Where Style & Beauty Meet Convenience

SM Center Sangandaan makes it easier for young shoppers to discover fashion, beauty, and gift ideas in one convenient destination. For even more choices, BENCH, PENSHOPPE, and MINISO also have branches at SM City Grand Central. Gather your friends, plan your holiday outfits, explore new beauty looks, and finish your gift list as you welcome the most festive time of the year.

With Filipino brands, HOPE launches Generation HOPE to construct classrooms for the upcoming generation

“Filipinos always come together in times of need. In a world that is increasingly divided, let's harness that power every day to support something we can all agree on: investing in the youth of this country to build a nation and ensure a brighter future.” ~Ms. Nanette Medved-Po, HOPE Founder

In order to help address the pressing need to construct additional public school classrooms around the nation, HOPE, the first certified B Corp in the Philippines and a trailblazing impact organization, introduces Generation HOPE, a collaboration with the most cherished brands in the nation.

The goal of this effort is to allow every Filipino to vote with their pesos to support nation-building through the construction of public school classrooms by bringing together the most popular companies in the country, including BDO, Carmen's Best, Grab, Penshoppe, Aivee Clinic, SM Supermalls, and Sunnies. Closing the educational gap and ensuring that every Filipino child has a secure, comfortable learning environment are goals that these purpose-driven businesses and their customers share.

With the help of HOPE Founder Nanette Medved-Po, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, and the participation of DepEd personnel and all brand partners, Generation HOPE was introduced in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd).

To bring this vision to life, HOPE and its partner brands have created unique ways for Filipinos to enjoy being part of this movement.

BDO customers will soon be able to own a BDO “HOPE in Every Spend” credit card, and a portion of their spend using the credit card will automatically be donated to building public schools. More than that, they can convert their Rewards points into donations, and a portion of the annual membership fee will also be donated to HOPE.

Carmen’s Best is preparing limited-edition offerings—Hope in a Scoop and Hope in a Pint—that blend indulgence with impact. 

Grab users will have the option to use GrabRewards points to support classroom construction and make donations. 

Aivee Clinic will introduce the Aivee x HOPE collection, featuring limited edition items like bags and tags, along with specially designed Skin Bank cards for the cause.

Penshoppe is launching an exclusive line of HOPE-themed t-shirts, hoodies, caps, and bags. 

SM Supermalls will donate a portion of sales from SM-branded water bottles sold at partner food merchants. 

Sunnies will unveil a clean lens kit and specially designed Sunnies Flask for this collaboration.

Each product from the partnership offers a simple, tangible way to help build a better future through education. 

Working closely with DepEd, HOPE ensures that every classroom built directly addresses the most urgent needs of public schools across the country. 

“Education is not just a duty, it’s a solemn responsibility we all share. When the government and the private sector unite through partnerships like Generation HOPE, we break down barriers and pave the way for every Filipino child to learn in a safe and inspiring environment. Education is how we secure the future of our nation.” ~DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, highlights the importance of collaboration in this cause

For more information, please visit https://www.generationhope.ph/ or follow HOPE on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/generationhope.ph or @generationhope.ph on Instagram for more updates.