GOING HEAD TO HEAD WITH THE GREAT UNKNOWN

White Button-down Shirt, Jumper from Pull & Bear, Shorts from Topman;

Patterned Socks from Aldo, Saddle Shoes from Bass;

Briefcase from my dad;

Admittedly, this isn't much of a "summer" look if you're residing here in the Philippines or any tropical country; but I guess I couldn't stay away from layering even though I had to brave the treacherous heat for this one. It's actually quite possible to still layer clothing during the summer here in the tropics; just remember to utilize pieces that are "breezy" and light, and also refrain from wearing dark colors as these absorb more heat in comparison to light colors (yes, you can actually apply Physics in styling yourself in correlation with the climate). On another note, the fundamental pieces of clothing or "basics" (such as the white button-down shirt, jumper, and shorts I'm sporting) can really help you make the most out of your arsenal. Basics are rather recyclable, which in this case means that you can incorporate them into your outfits over and over again. I strongly suggest that everyone should really build up their collection of basics. And what's great is it'll pay-off immensely in the long run.

AFTER THE STORM

"Because death is just so full, and man so small."

DIY PROJECT No. 1

For my first ever "Do It Yourself" post here on this blog, I'll depict, step by step, how you can paint your own T-shirt. I've actually already posted this on my old blog, but just for the sake of posting, I'm blogging about it once again over here. So anyway, I've already done this project a couple of times. To be honest, it's quite a simple and easy endeavor if you think about it. All you'd need are the materials called for, some spare time, and a dash of creativity for this DIY project. Alright, I'll get started then:

Some shirts that I'd made

1. Gather all your materials! You’ll need some paint, paintbrushes, a pencil, scissors or a cutter, folders, and a plain t-shirt.

  2. Choose a design and transfer it onto a folder, and cut it out afterward.

3. Start painting! Place your stencil on top of the shirt and apply some paint.

4. Let your creation dry all the way, and you're all set to wear it!

*Remember to use Textile paint when doing this because it’s really made for printing/painting on t-shirts.

*When painting the shirt, don’t forget to place a plastic bag or the like inside the shirt. You wouldn’t want the paint to bleed to the back side!

*Take note that when painting, the paint can still crawl outside the area of the stencil. These shirts are home-made anyway, so I guess it’s okay. Unless you’d want to use tape to outline your design (which will help to stop the paint from spreading, but will take some time to do).

 *Don’t put too much detail into the design.

 *Apply more than one coat of paint so that it’ll last.
 Alright, I guess that concludes this DIY post then. Oh, and a Happy Easter to everyone!!

SUPER S/S 2012 OPTICAL SERIES

CLASSIC HAVANA;

SLEEK BLACK;

PANAMA HAVANA BLONDE;

What you see above is SUPER's recently debuted OPTICAL line; it's their very first range of eyeglasses! This introductory season  they have launched the Basic, Ciccio, Flat Top Small, People, America, Paloma, giaguaro, 49er, Panama all of which have been chosen based on fit, size and weight. Each frame's also available in three colorways: SUPER's classic havana, sleek black, and also in their panama havana blonde. I'd personally choose the classic havana out of those three though; nothing beats the classics!! I can't fathom the material lust that I feel towards this collection of frames. Beautiful, each and every one of them. Click HERE to visit SUPER's website.
(photos via HYPEBEAST)