In Streaks of Blue and White

Stud bracelet and slim belt bracelet from Divisoria

Rope bracelet handmade by my friend

Studded wrap-around bracelet from Greenhills

Watch is a gift from a friend

 Sneakers from Converse x PLAY Comme Des Garcons

I wore this to several meetings a few days ago. I was with my brother for the Soleil Bazaar, went to my mom's office afterwards. Then after that, I went to Gateway to meet with some old friends and grab a cup or two of coffee. The day was really nice.

As for the outfit, I wore my fave striped sweater from Dean and Trent. It's v-neck so it kinda looks sexy but it has long sleeves so you can wear it for cold times. And it's perfect because it's not that thick. Like seriously. I think every guy should have this all around v-neck sweater that you can easily convert accdg. to the weather. Hot noons? Roll up sleeves. Chilly nights? Let it down. Easy.

The gray wool blazer is also my definite fave because it gives this very preppy appeal to most of my outfits. Makes it more formal. It's a bit thick for the Manila weather but hey, fashion can be uncomfortable sometimes.

Wore this look with sneakers and lots of accessories to dress it down. I think accessories can really make or break your outfit. And when it comes to accessories, I usually pair it with the same or complementary color of maybe my shirt or pants. Or both. It's your call, really.

And of course, the gold aviators. Goes with anything, really. But it goes really well with something striped blue and white. Nautical love.

Varsity Blues

I'm not a big fan of varsity jackets ever since it boomed here in Manila. Ever since the varsity jacket, a once forgotten classic, became a staple in the music scene and fashion scene here and abroad, the humble school spirit artifact popped up in department stores to local brands then to the cheaper outlet stores and finally, the market scene in Divisoria. I have nothing against that, though. But when something really good, like the varsity jacket, becomes to mainstream, it loses its appeal. Bad jackets made of shiny satin and polyester garters and horribly embroidered names on the back began appearing on stalls in tiangges and markets. I sound like a hater but honestly, the lack of quality products is getting annoying.

However, when I saw these images from Tommy Ton's photo blog on Style.com, I began to rethink how varsity jackets should be worn. The problem with the Manila style scene is that they take trends and let trends dictate them. I'll post a separate blog entry for this though. 

Enough with the hate. Can I just say? The way these girls worked the varsity jacket is just on the spot. I swear. And the good thing is, they don't like the mannequins of Zara or Forever 21. You can totally see their own style and personality; the twist they put on clothing. And that is why I love Tommy Ton; he knows what good personal style is and he knows how to capture it accordingly.

Motorcycle Mania

I was checking out Tommy Ton's coverage for street style this recent fashion week. While I was browsing through his photos, I noticed that there are some street style trends that seem to be more prominent than the others. One of these trends is the motorcycle jacket. 

The classic black leather motorcycle jackets made several appearances. But thanks to the creativity of some designers and the fabulous taste of our foreign fashionista friends, we see the motorcycle jacket reinterpreted in many ways. From furry, quilted, and patched to the the colorful, bleached and rugged, it seems that this staple piece is not just for the road anymore; the streets are the new highways and the motorcycle jacket is the fuel for the fashion fastlane.

Photos from Tommy Ton's photoblog on Style.com

Manila Adventures: Because Alma Mater's Matter

So basically, this is where I spent my whole high school life. Yep, the good, the bad, and the awesome.

Saw these 2 murals by the entrance of the gym. They're like really huge ass paintings done by one of the teachers, I presume. This particular teacher was also one of my first inspirations to go to art school and study, obviously , fine arts. 

The person I'm accompanying to get his yearbook, Ryan. Ryan and his awesome sunglasses!

After dilly-dallying around the campus, we decided to go back to our non-expensive food trip experience! Louie Mars, a small eatery behind our school, makes some of the best fried and non-fried siomai EVER. Yep, and for 3 pesos each (it was only 2 pesos when I was in high school. HAHA), it's totally worth it! 

And can I just say, I'm seriously jealous of Ryan's bag from Paul Smith. So chica!

My 35 pesos Divi-Aviators beside Ryan's vintage sunnies. Cat's eye ang shape. In trend! HAHAHA.

This trip back to my high school alma mater is waaay overdue. I really miss high school. I think we all do. Well, some, I guess. But not all, definitely. Anyways, it's only now that I appreciate the beauty of our campus. And the teachers! Gosh, the teachers. So much memories flooding back. Especially all the high school drama. HAHAHA Definitely for the books.

If you're like me, queer and all, being in an exclusive boys school can be a real treat. Or a curse, for the unlucky few. As much as I would like to detail the things I've never done and did, it would take too much webspace. I'd need a book to cover that. Like a real thick book.

But hey, if you wanna know, you can always ask. HAHAHAHA.

Tribal Tartan

Outfit details:

Tribal shirt from Crazy Eddie. Got it from the Super Sale Bazaar 

Polo (wrapped around my waist) from Ralph Lauren

Sunglasses, Divisoria. 35 bucks lang! HA!

Straw hat from SM Department Store

Bag from Marc by Marc by Marc Jacobs

Accessories from Greenhills and Divisoria

Shoes from Scene

I accompanied a dear friend of mine to our alma mater school. He was going to claim his yearbook while I make kamusta the teachers. It was freaking hot today. As in ibang level na ang init! I'd usually wear a shirt then a polo over it. But the weather these days just make it impossible for me to layer like I used to. But then again, ang sarap pala ng sensation of having one layer of clothing on your back! It's very refreshing. HAHAHA. 

I'm not one to mix prints but the shirt and the polo seem to compliment each other in a way I can't explain. Like Sundaes and fries. Or Chippy with ketchup. Though I think I'm the only one who does the latter. HAHA. 

I also like the idea of high-low dressing. Simply put, it's mixing high-end brands with something more affordable or low-end. Honestly, combining stuff my parents bought me with the cheap stuff I bought for myself can make really interesting looks. 

It doesn't matter where it comes from or how expensive it is; it's simply how you work it.

Will post more photos on another blog post!