ACTRESS Judy Ann Santos, ex-banker Felicia Atienza, power-lifting champion and fashion retailer Ruby Gan, model Isabelle Daza, artist Michelline Syjuco and jewelry designer Joanna Lhuillier are among the 25 women and men whose style images will be unveiled in ?The Look of Style? Sept. 7, 6 p.m., at Ayala Museum.

This event mounted by Inquirer Lifestyle, Nokia, as part of the Lifestyle series, with Cocoon home magazine, projects the zeitgeist of the era -- the seamless and imperative blend of style and substance in many of today?s men and women.

The images are the result of creative collaboration by foremost photographers Jun de Leon, Mark Nicdao, Sara Black, Jo-ann Bitagcol, Paolo Pineda and from Cebu, Dan Douglas Ong and Mike Jo; hairstyle by L?Oreal Professionnel and makeup by Maybelline; styled by Look magazine fashion editor Kat Cruz.

The other men and women are Wyn Wyn Ong, Hindy Weber-Tantoco, Amina Aranaz-Alunan, Tweetie de Leon Gonzalez, Diether Ocampo, Audrey Tan-Zubiri, Katrina Lobregat, Kat Florencio, Leica Carpo, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Rosanna Ocampo, Dina Arroyo-Tantoco, Richie Ortega-Torres, Angel Aquino, Astrud Crisologo, Mai Kaufman, Maritoni Rufino Tordesillas, and Piolo Pascual.

This marriage of style and substance is in sync with Nokia?s 6700 Classic and its Ovi.com services -- strides in technology that derive their meaning from their relevance to today?s lifestyle demands.

Judy Ann Santos
Actress, wife to TV host and actor Ryan Agoncillo, mother to Yohan, 4

Very casual ako -- jeans, shirt, and flats. I always wear my wedding ring, along with my engagement ring and my watch. And I always bring a big bag because I want to bring everything all the time. I used to love drinking diet soda. Ngayon tinanggal ko na sa sistema ko. I took out beef and pork from my meals, so chicken, fish, and veggies na lang. I admire a woman ?pag malakas ang sense of humor. Kapag tomboyish ang atake nya sa buhay. Yung kaya niyang dalhin yung buhay. When a person is smart enough to face life and its everyday challenges, I think she?s very, very beautiful.

Michelline Syjuco
Sculptor, jewelry artist

My style is sophisticated chic with an avant-garde twist. The most indispensable item in my wardrobe would be my Armada cuff in bronze and gold, which I made myself. National Artist Napoleon Abueva encouraged me to pursue jewelry design and come out with an entire line. I love skirts! I have a big collection, 200-300 of all kinds. I think when you are happy, balanced in your mind, body, and soul, you really project a positive image that attracts other people.

Ruby Gan, 48
President/ COO, ShopManila, Inc., power-lifter, mother of college students Martin, 20, and Raphael, 18

I believe in having the right pair of shoes -- it can make or break any outfit. Having the perfect earrings is also very essential to me. My sacred beauty routine would be cleansing and moisturizing. There are no shortcuts to a good and healthy body. I do strength-training three times a week and run four times a week. Happiness is being able to do everything that I want, for myself and my children. I am most at peace just being with my two sons.

Felicia Hung-Atienza, 40
President and founding member of Chinese International School Manila; wife to TV host Kim Atienza; and mother to Jose, Eleana and Emmanuelle

I go for very crisp, clean-cut lines and opt for conservative dressing. For evening socials, I choose dresses and styles that flatter my silhouette and celebrate womanhood. I?m very strict when it comes to my diet, but only during weekdays. I try to eat healthy. My definition of a beautiful woman is someone with a lot of confidence -- more of an inner trait than an outer appearance.

Isabelle Daza, 21
Part-time preschool teacher,
student and model

I always like a tube cut because I feel it flatters me most. For a casual lunch, it would be a dressy top balanced with shorts, and some rings and bangles to accessorize. I never, ever go to sleep with my makeup on. The gym?s not that exciting after a while, so I do other sports -- basketball with my brother, tennis with my mom or go horseback riding. I super love Oprah. It sounds so cliché, but she really inspires and helps people. The last book I read was ?The Winner Stands Alone? by Paulo Coelho --about how people are clouded by money, power and fame, and think they?re the solution to everything. It kind of gives you a sense of reality.

Joanna Lhuillier
Jewelry designer

I would describe my style as casual chic, with a twist of sophistication. I love to accessorize my outfits with unique belts, shoes, jewelry, and of course, bags. A fabulous white shirt and designer jeans would be indispensable to me. I do not spend a lot of time at the salon. I would rather be creating a new design or hanging out with my boys. I also try and swim for an hour every afternoon. This is an essential part of my day, as it gives me the energy and tranquility that I need. A truly beautiful woman exudes inner beauty. And I believe confidence is the greatest gift a woman can have!