Summer may come and go, but the Instagram-worthy "kili-kili" pose is forever.
Skim through PEP.ph's (Philippine Entertainment Portal) gallery of celebrity-approved underarm poses this 2023 to get into the summer vibe.
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STRETCHED OUT
Sometimes, one good stretch is all it takes to nail that sun-basking posture by the swimming pool or at the beach.
Anne Curtis
Take cues from celebrity mom and fashion icon Anne Curtis, who makes chilling at the poolside look super chic.
To cop her entire pose, cross your body from one edge of the pool to another, put your sunnies on, and stretch out your arms.
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Rere Madrid
StarStruck Season 7 alumna Rere Madrid shows how the stretched-out pose is done standing up.
While exposing the armpits, a stretch can even accentuate the arch of one's back to give more dimensions to the body.
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SHADING FROM THE SUN
Summer is all about the outdoors, and most of the time, seeking shade from the sun's heat is the perfect excuse to put up your arms.
Julia Barretto
By now, Instagram has been blessed with Julia Barretto's countless, jaw-dropping bikini photos.
But only now did the 26-year-old actress and business owner use the sun-shading technique for her 2023 summer pose.
That extra shadow across the face is just the cherry on top of a perfectly aesthetic look.
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Yassi Pressman
When Yassi Pressman's hat fails to completely block out the sun, her arms finish the job.
Try this pose using patterned hats for more picturesque shadows on the face.
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SUBTLE GRAB
There is simplest way to go about the armpit pose: Just touch your hair or hang on to a head accessory.
Ivana Alawi
YouTube sensation Ivana Alawi does the kili-kili pose so effortlessly.
The sultry actress' right hand subtly touches locks of her hair, while her other hand seemed to hold on to the branch of the tree beside her, and voila, picture perfect!
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Kim Chiu
Unlike the usual two-piece bikinis, It's Showtime host Kim Chiu lounges by the seaside in a sporty beach outfit.
Her black monokini is matched with white denim shorts and baseball cap, to which she subtly holds on to.
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Herlene Budol
Binibining Pilipinas 2022 1st runner-up Herlene Budol is currently enjoyng the majestic beauty of pristine waters in Palawan.
Her Instagram update shows her rafting, clad in a neon yellow-green bikini, with a space buns hairstyle she casually pats for the camera.
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HANDS BEHIND HEAD
Aside from feeling secure and in control, the hands-behind-head pose is exceptionally helpful when flexing those summer-ready pits.
In November 2021, Marian Rivera went viral on social media for doing this pose in her Fendi swimsuit.
Janella Salvador
For a few others like Mars Ravelo's Darna star Janella Salvador, summer is all about getting some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
With a calm look on her face, Janella rests her arms behind her head, showing off her flawless kili-kili.
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Celeste Cortesi
Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi has mastered the art of creating pretty angles using her arms and underams.
The beauty queen's well-proportioned bod is also worthy of mention because whether she is in skin-baring outfits or in a one-piece airy pantsuit, she simply slays.
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