All Alone

Started to work with the black pants first and tried on several shirts for the top and then it all came together. I am attending my best friends’ wedding, Cente and Tel which we have been preparing for months. The attire is strictly Barong Tagalog for the men but yes I was given permission by the bride to wear what I want. Ha! She really is my best friend. Haha.

The ensemble is looking smart casual than formal but I think it did look like that because I rolled up the sleeves and unbuttoned the shirt. Forgive me but it is really a hot day so those are necessary to survive the wedding at the Church.

I am nowhere near the jungle, but the lipstick jungle. Kidding. This was shot at our backyard. I was thinking of wearing a black belt but I thought it’s boring so I opted for the brown. By the way, this slim belt is reversible if you change your mind and you want black then just twist it and you’re good. I really like that functionality. It gives you convenience and it’s a price of one for two.

Meanwhile, I wasn’t intending on having brown for my accessories it just happened. And it went well I think. I love my addition of the clutch.

And before I forget, I would like to thank my friends for ditching me on the wedding! I understand but yes it sucks to be alone. And common it’s our friend’s wedding.  You guys are awesome! haha. Kidding. :)

What I wore: Jean Top and pants from Uniqlo, Belt from The SM Store, Shoes custom made, Leather clutch custom made, Specs from Giordano


Hype this look on lookbook! Please? Lol. 

On Wednesdays we Wear Pink

You can’t sit with us! 

It’s classic and we know it.

Die Young and be Forever Young

Being in the mood to search for fresh hippie wallpaper to brighten up my laptop and my mood too. This forever young wallpaper just want to tell me to enjoy my life and be happy. To seize what we want, what we desire not worrying about what tomorrow and to feel forever young.

I can hear Ke$ha’s Die Young song playing...

This first one was from Csmlitratista. I super love the editing and the textography. Hyper cool!

#LOOKBOOKThursday

Taking away from Instagram’s #throwbackthursday, I rummaged thru LookBook’s hottest and newest ensembles from style savvies.  Here are my top picks.

I am a sucker for looks that are not too out there nor too polished. Just like this, there’s an extra sense of grunge and random about the outfits. Like this first laid back look from Billy H. He balanced the simplicity of his top with printed aztec printed shorts, boat shoes tied with red laces, and accessorised with trinkets. I think its not too much its just right.

Christian W. of  Melbourne's look will give me a run for my money. I have been making this look as my inspiration for some of my outfits. The perfect mix of casual and edge I must add. Since summer,  my hands are getting itchy in wearing jackets and layering things. Now that the weather got a little chill, I can now have a perfect excuse to layer things and get those outerwear out of the closet! I like that he added an extra pop of colour via boat shoes(which are on trend now with those unexpected colour pops with the sole), it makes it even cooler than expected.

This ensemble was well put together. I love how the jacket hugged his physique. Tailored fit. Accessorised with a clutch, knitted scarf which gave the look a sense of sophistication than being too casual.

Tobias L.’s look- I just love it. I’m obsessed with grays. Simple. Love it!!

Boston Selfie

It has been a while since I posted a selfie here. Might as well do one now! Rainy days makes my lazy ass stuck on the couch. Stay safe everyone!

H&M Jean shirt X DIY

This was my friend, Tel’s original idea. She showed me a picture of a shirt from H&M that she should’ve bought for her now fiance but when she was actually going to buy it was gone already. Too bad! Then, she told that it can be done by just cutting off the sleeves of a jacket and attaching a new sleeves to the jacket.

This was that H&M shirt minus the navy blue sleeves. Couldn’t find the exact shirt.

Finding your materials
So it instantly sparked my creative juices, I got off to the nearest thrift store to find some cool pieces that I can deconstruct. Luckily, I got something with 160 pesos, a pair of jackets in muted colours.

Dyeing
The shirt on the right side is too pale for blue so I decided to dye it to navy blue to emanate like a denim. See instructions for dyeing here.
While for the khaki brown shirt on the left, I didn’t go for dyeing it since fabric dyes here are little too limited with colours it might turn out like mahogany so I’m saving it. Hehe.

Chopping and attaching the sleeves
1. Measure the length from the middle of your palm to your shoulders and then use this measurement for the length of your sleeves. What I did was I gave a few allowance like 2 cm from the sleeve and then cut it out.
2. If you know how to sew using a machine then go for it. As for me, I opted to have it sewn from my friend.

And Voila!

Thoughts?

 

The Best is Yet to Come

This day was a momentous day for most people I care about. We gained victory. I want to just keep my mouth shut about this. hehe. I didn’t intend to wear one of my favourite military inspired shirt to emanate a soldier in the battle. But it was just an haphazard pick and good enough it meshed well with my blue pants and my topsider shoes. I felt so happy with this outfit.

I used my first designed bag and this time I managed to use it as an accessory, the clutch bag. I just got beheaded. Lol

 Malayo ang tingin! In english, starry starry eyes. haha

Please understand that this is my favourite shirt if in case you’re fed up with it. haha. It may be old but it still is cool and sleek. Overused piece of….


Whatever it is that thing that I don’t want to spill out, this is not over yet. Because we are just starting to get what is truly ours. Tik tok tik tok. Times ticking. And as for myself, just as Ellie Goulding was saying in her song Anything Could Happen. Indeed! Be it good or bad, I am leaving it all to Him. He knows best and I did everything that I could so no regrets just love? haha.

Bye Ya’ll!

About the look: Shirt from Folded and Hung, Undershirt and pants from Ukay ukay, Shoes from Mendrez

Leather Be Good, Leather Be Bad

Hey gorgeous!

Oh not you honey. It’s these sexy leather satchel bags from Emil Erwin. Emil Erwin bags are super sleek, well-made no doubt and notably hit my soft spot! Completely, these are a total head turners. I myself will be one of those who will stop in the middle of the street to check it out. To check whether what brand it is, how well made it is, the design. It may be an over reaction but you know it’s me. hehe.

I can smell the extra delicious scent of pure leather coming out of the package. Hmmmmmm.  7th heaven.

I am torn between these two colours(above and below). Or can I just have them both??? haha. Yeah dream on.

While this Prada fabric/leather bag didn’t disappoint as well. It also has a head-turning value. It’s quite casual than the formal/dressy/preppy leather satchel. This might be an option too for my next project.

Roses are red, violets are blue. No one can make me hate with this satchel bag in sight. #TrulyScrumptious

What do you guys want among these? Help me make up my mind. Lol

♛ AUK ♛

The Bright Idea Project

While I was rummaging SM city Clark, a local mall here in the Philippines, I got caught up with the laptop and gadget cases. I was specifically interested with this Case Logic Envelope sleeve. It really looked sleek and sharp plus its waterproof. Although it is a bit pricey at $68, you will definitely get what you pay for.

The opening of the sleeve is higher than usual to create a tight seal for protecting the unit from any spilling liquids. Bright Idea eh?

That brings us to my Bright idea project, the great leather sleeve! I sketched a design that I want with all the details in it. Then, I pitched this to my Mom to ask for some funding(she paid for it all)! haha. Yes, I’m broke as hell. Planning to get this done to my shoe/bag store where I got my oxford flats done. I chose a leather of my liking. They said it will cost me like 1,400 pesos or $34. Not bad really, it’s half the price of the Case Logic laptop sleeve.

I designed it in a way that it is simple and classic so it can withstand time. Timeless design. Having said that I can also use it as a clutch bag whenever I want to. A fashion forward accessory for a style savvy like me.

I was pleased with the result! And I should be. :)

Wait for my next bright idea project! And I’m feeling that it won’t be that of a long wait. :)

♛ AUK ♛

No Other Way Out

When you have poured out almost everything into a thing, it’s almost impossible to give it up. But you still have a choice of giving it all up. For me, these options are equally worth taking yet dependent in each situation. As for my current conundrum, I am planning on taking it lightly although doing every way possible to come into a resolution. They say giving up is cowardice. I say it is an honest admission of self limitation. We can only do as much in a given time. And improvement can be saved for next time.

♛ AUK ♛

In this look, I played with colours. Colours which I am happy to admit that scares me, NEONS! I think neons make me even more darker but I stepped out of my comforts and bravely tried it out. And gladly I think it worked. My neon tee was from American Boulevard. While my ombre top was thrifted and which I dyed it myself. I paired this with a stretch khaki denim pants and my Toms shoes.

It is good to step out of your comforts once in a while. This makes you look at things differently. Making it easy to adjust and accept eccentric ideas.

 What do you guys think of my look?

Parting words: Take risks and fail. Take risks again and be wiser.

 This has been Kenny.

♛ AUK ♛

Elmo’s Fire

I do hope that what happened this day will turn out so well. Hopefully that is! We fought for so so long and this time we are looking positively into having a resolution to an epic battle for our rights. No one can bring you down unless you permit them to. Go, speak and stand up.

♛ AUK ♛

I love this street casual ensemble. Finally, I got the chance to wear this fun cutesy Elmo T-shirt that I bought from a thrift store. I used the t-shirt the centre of the ensemble. And because I don’t want to look so serious that’s why I injected a little fun into the whole outfit. The pinstriped muted blue top shirt was from Uniqlo. I paired this with a wool shorts perfect for a hot weather. For the bottoms, I put on my favourite oxford flats that squeezed in some preppy.

Don’t forget to hype this look on LookBook! Click here LookBook.nu/knyfortaleza

Winning is only half of it. Having fun is the other half.

♛ AUK ♛

Pretty Little White Lies

It’s so hard for me to think of a title for this post. White lies? Well, I tried to use this during this day to cover up a major plastic sabotage! Haha. I know it’s kind of rude to do that but it’s not like it will hurt anyone. In this case, it is a real white lie but still a lie. :)

Now about the look:

This white denim jean top is surprisingly soft, smooth and comfortable. It’s THRIFTED!! I think I bought this for about 50 pesos only. I got lots of good comments with this top. I am so happy. I paired it with my also thrifted and DIY-ed denim shorts. It was originally a pant but I had an idea that I will chop it off and turn it into a short. I just frayed and distressed the denim to have like a worn out look. My ever comfy Toms shoes sealed the deal here. A relaxed summer casual ensemble!

♛ AUK ♛

The Summer Salt

Although it’s almost summer all year round here in the Philippines, it’s still the most fun season of the year. A perfect excuse to just dress like your at home. With just a tank top, shorts, and flipflops and you’re good to go. And when you say summer, you instantly think of the beach. Right so...

The colour story of the summer season are usually bright tones to pastels. Neons are also making the waves now. Most of the time, people think that to wear white or something neon against a tanned skin is a perfect suicide. Like to look darker as you are, Filipinos have that thinking but I am wrecking that. Let’s embrace and love our colour. We should wear whatever we want for as long as we are comfortable with it and still be able to reflect our own personal style.

The taste of summer is always sweet but the beach tells us otherwise. Well, literally that is. hehe.

Boston Selfies myself. Haha

I miss these two! Shirley and Cath! :)

The one that got away.

I can make a delicacy out of the sand! Polovoron. lol

Yes what?

I am totally in love with these shots. I just used the timer here. Love.

About the look:

The top yellow shirt is from Folded & Hung. The checkered top is thrifted. The green board shorts is from Roxy and the khaki brown shorts was purchased from Surplus shop. Flip flops by Havaianas.

The photos were just selfies and timer-powered. And everything is dated. Surprisingly, they are amazing! I especially love the back shots. :)

♛ AUK ♛

It’s Tough Love, Denim Love

I must admit I have this fixation with denims. Or an obsession probably. From tops to bottoms, I must have it. And just by having these amazing hauls keeps more happy than actually wearing them. Right! It’s quite nice to have a dependable denim top and pants. You can never go wrong with your trusty old denim.

Although it’s super hot now, and wearing this denim top with this weather is quite self-punishing. But of course there are light weight jeans that could still be worn.

This is my growing collection of denims. All of these were just thrifted from almost anywhere. With a creative mindset, I turned each of these outfits even cooler from various fabric manipulation techniques like dyeing and bleaching. Though not that refined,  I am just so happy of what I have achieved.

The things that you value the most are the things you have worked hard for.

♛ AUK ♛

I Dream A Dream

Digging this look. This button down from Penshoppe is my favorite haul from my Christmas shopping. Honestly, I have been hunting for this but because it's quite pricey I kind off took it off from my list. But when I randomly checked it at a store it was just only for 499 bucks from 1,199. Talking about luck.

You can dress this down or up. Dress this down by pairing it with a khaki shorts and a top sider. Or go preppy by putting a tie and tuck it in your tailored pants with a slim belt paired with black brogue shoes.

Hype this on LookBook HERE.

♛ AUK ♛

We try to make it on our own. Decisions need to be made. Focusing ourselves to self improvement and growth is one of the many things we want to accomplish as we go along. Sometimes, we compare our current situations with others but I think we shouldn't. Makes us unhappy and miserable. Only should we compare our current status to our past.

The past days I have been in a dark cloud, of all the pressure and the imperceptible future. I’m so serious eh?

I know I can get through. Yes, that's the spirit!

I just put this note to myself: If your dreams don’t scare you they’re not big enough.

♛ AUK ♛

New In ASOS

Oh, shopping. One of the perks of online shopping is that it's hassle free. Also, I thought that it also makes me like more restricted to splurge on stuffs. Yes, because I broke up with my credit card already. It was especially refreshing to see these amazing finds from ASOS, a worldwide free delivery online shop where all the nice goodies can be found.

Here are my top picks!

I have been hunting for this top in almost anywhere. But I am specifically interested with a button down that has a camo print on both sleeves but a plain color on the body. This one goes for 30 pounds.

Above: Oh, I am so loving this Lazy Oaf Eyes Baseball Top. I like this odd print. Even more when layered with this denim vest. Such an eye candy! Sells for £45.00.

Above: I love that this Tee has a summery vibe to it. The tinge ombre effect made an easy casual look. Just in time for the season. This 55DSL T-Shirt Tinge Ombre Print goes for £40.00.

Below is a Minimum Polka Dot Shirt. For the long haul, I've been looking for a perfect polka dot shirt that I won't look whacky. This one seems the perfect fit.

Above: Of course, I have an obsession with denim shirts. And this didn't escape my eagle eye. This Jack & Jones Originals Denim Shirt sells for £35.00.

 A £45.00 bomber jacket with paisley prints on the sleeves.

♛ AUK ♛