The Resurgence Of Mandals

I've seen the comeback of this comfy and wearable footwear. I remember that it was marked as "Tabata" way way back, and now reawakened as Birkenstock with two or three stylish buckle straps.

Brown and black are the most ideal colors of mandals. They're easy to pair with any colors of clothes, plus it is upmarket. 

Any style will do and it won't harm the fashion since it's classic and very suitable. Perfect for summer or even your casual daytime look. It can be paired with shorts or rolled up rigid trousers. It makes your plain outfit quirky and classy tho.






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: Wandered out
: Migs Lorenzana

Summer Denim

It's very rare to see denim on summer because it's a sturdy cotton which is seemingly scorching. Since the denim gets its popularity throughout the period, we got bored of its own wear, so altering the existing denim would be just. I've found this soft classic denim shirt cool during summer because of its own oceanic featured color with a yellow shorts as its match. It may be denim but its cotton isn't hefty which is balmy and soothing.

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: Summer feels

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Black And White In Daylight

Black isn't actually my favorite color but I give too much appreciation on using this dark color because it's convenient and very flexible. Black is black and it's eloquent in metaphor.

I depend on black and white whether I want to attend school or just walk aimlessly. Black gives another diverse range of look when paired. I know it's already summer and it's either you fuse with it or stand out.

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: Ambling

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The Mainstream Black

I've got a simple choice and plain taste of what to wear during ambling. Talking about aesthetic of simplicity, I don't want to be too eclectic because wandering is all about relaxation and that it wouldn't affect the masculinity when you style yourself up. Black is always exquisite in all matters. It makes you a "weight loss achiever" which deludes the vision when you're really not. This dark color even gives radiance to your skin. Basically, most people with fairer skin dwell on black to amplify their skin color because it owes to absence of absorption of light, making your skin lighter when viewed. Another summation factor is that it blends with any color, causing an ease to everybody when it comes to fusing colors. Black and white are universal.

Black shirt and a gunmetal pants are perfect to be paired since their own shades are relatively complimenting. While a pair of white shoes is a round off which gives an emphasis to any of darker ones. Since I sweat too much especially when outdoor, I always incline to black even though it emits heat. Black will never let you down during perspiration.

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Wintertide Garb

It's pretty surprising to feel the subzero temperature of this year's Christmas season, unlike last year which was more tolerable. Mornings have been frosty and that compelled me to wear double apparel to combat the nippy without losing style. I always believe that you should not miss your style in every season that would come.

Beanie won't miss its spot on our head during Christmas because it warms our top plus its cool and stylish facade that makes us kicky. Hoodie or jacket has been the mainstream during chilly days, but sweatshirt is more fashion-forward which I presume that having it paired with shorts will make it eclectic tho. Good thing I have hairy legs to lessen the chill if I'm in a no-pants idea. 

Beanie: Human

Hoodie: Baleno

Shirt: SM Department Store

Shorts: Giordano 

Now Playing: Blank Space - Taylor Swift

: 3 days left before Christmas

: 12. 22. 14

Invading Male Modeling Scene

THE PREPARATION:        

  The first step to any modeling career is to have "The Goods" for the part:

Chris Evans

                 a.) "Gwapo Face"

Marc Nelson

b.) "Macho" Body

Hugh Jackman

c.) "I'm Freaking Hot"

Aura

BUT!

"YOU CAN ALWAYS BREAK THE RULES, AND YOUR PACKAGE DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF MODELING "

KEEP IN MIND:         

When you're facing the camera, learn to put romance on projecting. 

- If you're "panget" (ugly) you do jump shots, aside from it's cool effect, that'll hide your "pagkapanget" face as some photographers do advice this.

Getting amazed with your fellow male models is normal so don't be scared. 

(note: That doesn't mean you're gay if you do. No one's perfect and we have our own envies and insecurities.)

"Pare baka isipin mo na bakla ako pero sa'tin-sa'tin lang, ang gwapo niya no? Sana ganyan din ako kagwapo para total package talaga"

If you don't have character, Add an impact, on the spot right away! Fix your posture, straighten your back, broaden your shoulders, then express through your face. Show your "fierce" look.

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Try to touch your tongue to your throat, that will help define your jaw.

CRITICAL PHASE:  Shooting Skin Shots

Usually, for the models who are going to walk on runway like for underwear show, they have to prepare for months that will show their concrete and well-formed bodies by going to the gym. They tend to workout their body everyday.

Photo Credit: Cosmopolitan

"DON'T FORGET!! BE SEDUCTIVE ON CAMERAS"

 Male models have their own different skin regimen. They have their "secrets" on maintaining their youthful glow.

Some male models are prudent on showing their vanity, some were in the "I don't care" statement because they believe it's for gays only. 

"As long as there's an alternative way to enhance their looks they would not stop developing and showing what they've got just to prove that they are flawless and clean with a good hygiene. Actually there's nothing wrong about it, THEY ARE MODELS AND SKIN IS THEIR MARKET!"

Modeling is basically body projection and presenting whatever you're supposed to present. All runway Models are performers.

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Photo Credit: Essential Homme

Everything that models do on the runway - the poses, walking style, facial expression - relays certain messages to the audience, so it's good to get in touch with your body muscles before you sashay through the runway.

 Close your eyes then open them slowly while counting to 10. Now, close your mouth then open it slowly.

 Loosen up your body with a series of shoulders, legs, and back exercises.

 Facial expression must always blend with the clothes.

In the runway, you should be walking in a straight line with your toes and heels in, while maintaining good body posture - stand straight with your chest and butt sticking out.

At some point, it's not necessary if you're Handsome or Macho, not all the time, there are also Character Models. But sadly, there are standards in modeling, especially in ramp. Men should be at least 6-feet tall with a lean body, but you can always break the rules.

Internalize before you get on stage. Release all the tensions and stress in your body so you can focus well. For example, before a show, study what kind of clothes you'll be wearing. RTW's is different from bringing suits.

TIPS: 

Get 8 hours of sleep. The skin pores tend to open more if you don't rest well.

In modeling, your investment is our face, so you have to take good care of it.

Wear black in a fashion go-see. It's elegant and it adds the impact to your body, making you look like skinnier if you're quite plus size.

Try to come early, usually, if the slots for models who we're really needed except if there's an exceptional has been completed, the next thing you can hear is "OKAY NEXT!"

Some events who need models for their shows or gigs really chooses models, BUT! If you have confidence to go to go-sees, it's okay. Some really encourages real men to try out, 'cause obviously, 

SOME PEDESTRIANS ARE EVEN MORE HANDSOME THAN MALE MODELS.

To feel good and confident, don't go for the extravagant pose.

       If you're thinking twice about your modeling dream, pursue it and go! Just believe in yourself and have a confidence. It requires a lot of sacrifices like being well-disciplined when it comes to the food you're eating or the diet itself and exercises . You have to shed tears and sweats to achieve your dream body, but after those hard works and sacrifices, you'll see that it is worth it. Everything is meant to be fair to miss a perfect character in and a package on you, so if you're tall, handsome, lean, macho, or to cut it short, "model type", don't waste the opportunity to share your package, instead flaunt it the way it is supposed to be sashayed.

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Cosplay God: Liui Aquino

This is a good entry about someone's hobby. I don't find it fascinating to see emulations of anime characters or whatsoever, but I've been into emulating Korean stars way back, year 2011. I don't really want to land on such phase of leisure because I really hate K-pop, but there were people who complimented me and they embraced my somewhat "racket" because I had no choice. I've become advantageous since I looked unusual from the native Pinoy look. I was even paid for doing so. I just really had to go back with my Filipino print when I returned to school. I had to cut my hair back to shorter one and dyed it black again.

I first saw Liui's great settlement on cosplay world when he brought Black Leg Sanji of One Piece into life. He was the greatest cosplayer I've ever known that day. Now, he's bringing Hiccup of How To Train Your Dragon 2 into alter-realistic than an animated sighting could have had. Liui may have just won the best cosplay award for playing Hiccup and now recognizable all over the world, most especially here in Asian continent.

I think Liui's the kind of guy that can go androgynous. He can play both anime guys and girls. His face is versatile and it's flexible tho to trick different kinds of feature. Truly great, truly the cosplay god.

He even became Jack Frost of Rise Of The Guardians. This made me realized that he can really reinvent himself. ART-riffic!!

And once vented out as Black Leg Sanji of One Piece, the "chicboy" chef. 

I've never seen such cosplayer who can actually work with all the frames of each characters like Liui does. Effortless, his face can be any of your ideal anime. He can play as the counterpart of cosplay goddess, Alodia Gosiengfiao, being the only guy who can be considered as cosplay god through his works. I think he's becoming vital now on their own world of cosplaying.

Now Playing : Yuuzorano Kamihikouki - Mori Naoya

On Shop: Flying Dutchman's Extended Sale

It's always fun to spice up and make the most of your summer with your latest and smoking items. And if you're looking for great sale deals this summer, you should turn your head at Flying Dutchman Shoe's great offers. They've got your summer must haves with the touch of vogue perfect for stylish men from head to toe.

They announced that they will be having a great sale last April 16 - 21, 12 nn - 8pm. All Tank Tops are SALE.

And due to the insist of public demand, they are extending the sale until this weekend, April 22 - 28, at the Collective, Makati

Photo Courtesy of Flying Dutchman Shoes

Spend your summer with these cool and novel stuff. Walk with summer that will make you look enviable.

Grab them out at Flying Dutchman Shoes at The Collective

Visit..

FLYING DUTCHMAN SHOES

for more information about the store and their system.

Fly high, walk your fashion with FD Shoes.

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: Migs Lorenzana

The 2013 Oscars

  

Seth Macfarlene is set to host the ceremony pass out the statuettes in the 85th Academy Awards. Close behind in the nomination stakes are Les Misérables and Silver Linings Playbook, with eight nominations apiece, and Argo with seven.

Here's the Lists of the 2013 Oscar Nominees:

BEST PICTURE
- Amour
- Argo
- Beasts of the Southern WIld
- Django Unchained
- Les Miserables
- Life of Pi
- Lincoln
- Silver Linings Playbook
- Zero Dark Thirty


ACTOR (In Leading Role)
- Bradley Cooper - (Silver Linings Playbook)
- Daniel Day-Lewis - (Lincoln)
- Hugh Jackman - (Les Miserables)
- Joaquin Phoenix - (The Master)
- Denzel Washington - (Flight)

ACTRESS (In Leading Role)
- Jessica Chastain - (Zero Dark Thirty)
- Jennifer Lawrence - (Silver Linings Playbook)
- Emmanuelle Riva - (Amour)
- Quvenzhane Wallis - (Beasts of the Southern Wild)
- Naomi Watts - (The Impossible)

The Annual Red Carpet

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Reese Witherspoon in a blue Louis Vuitton dress and jewelry w/c her daughter helped to pick.

Jessica Chastain in an Armani Prive dress, Christian Louboutin heels and Harry Winston jewels.

Quvenzhane Wallis met up with actress Halle Berry.

Kristen Stewart wore a Reem Acra dress with Jimmy Choo heels and Fred Leighton jewels.

Jennifer Lawrence in a Dior Haute Couture dress, a Chopard jewels, a Roger Vivier clutch, and Brian Atwood shoes.

Kelly Osbourne in a Tony Ward Couturedress, Norman Silverman earrings, Le Vian and De Marco rings, and a Judith Leiber bag.

Filmmaker Benh Zeitlin is nominated tonight for Best Director for his work on his film Beasts of the Southern Wild.

Jeremy Renner is wearing a custom Givenchysuit and a Van Cleef watch.

Daniel Day-Lewis is wearing Domenico Vaccaand and his wife Rebecca is wearing Dolce.

Naomi Watts is wearing Armani Privedress, Jimmy Choo shoes, Roger Vivierbag, and Neil Lane jewels.

Jennifer Aniston rocked a Salvatore Ferragamoclutch and Fred Leighton jewels

Helen Hunt in a H&M dress with 7k worth of Martin Katz jewelry sewn onto it.

Charlize Theron is wearing aChristian Dior Haute Couture dress,Roger Vivier shoes, and Harry Winstonjewelry.

Melissa McCarthy rocked a David Meister dress.

Anne Hathaway looked beautiful in a Prada light pink duchesse satin backless column gown.

Amanda Seyfried wore a beautiful custom Alexander McQueen gown, Roger Vivier shoes, and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Olivia Munn is wearing a Marchesadress.

Jennifer Hudson is wearing a Roberto Cavalli Couture dress,Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, a Jimmy Chooclutch, and Sutra jewelry.

51-year-old actor George Clooney rocked a Giorgio Armani suit, while his 33-year-old gal wore a Naeem Khan dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, and a Tiffany & Co bag.

Ben Affleck is wearing head-to-toe Gucci.Jennifer Garner is carrying a Roger Vivier

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It's sad that Ben Affleck isn't nominated of any awards. I guess this is the way of saying that Affleck is giving a way and slot for the others to receive awards.

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Flying Dutchman's Brand New Day Collection

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"Moving backward in life only heads you to nowhere good. Remember to tuck your chin up, as everything starts and ends with you.

Take our newest collection out and about to have that confidence in facing a Brand New Day!"

- Flying Dutchman

Mark the 25th of January on your calendars because Flying Dutchman will be having their store relaunch from 12nn - 8pm. Since it's a new collection, fashion junkies will lunge and mob the relaunch for the collective items which are convenient and exquisite.

23 new button downs in limited pieces for the new collection comes. I'm gonna post my choices. Make sure to grab these first on January 25, 2013, because these are very limited and they cannot restock these button downs once sold.

Prunk
Short sleeve button down
Php 950

Waft
Short sleeve button down
Php 950

Arrow
Short sleeve button down
Php 950

Pike
Short sleeve button down
Php 950

Monroe
Short sleeve button down
Php 950

Hugo
Short sleeve button down
Php 1100

Moss
Short sleeve button down
Php 950

Baffin
Short sleeve button down
Php 1100

For low cut shoes, here's my list.

Troll
Leather
Low-cut shoes
Php 1850

Hover
Leather
Low-cut shoes
Php 1850

Brass
Leather
Low-cut shoes
Php 1850

Mesh
Leather
Low-cut shoes
Php 1850

Kasper
Leather
Low-cut shoes
Php 1850

Colt
Leather
Low-cut shoes
Php 1850

Musky
Leather
Mid-cut shoes
Php 2150

Starting on February 3, they will be accepting online orders.

You can check the complete items on their FB Account

FLYING DUTCHMAN (BRAND NEW DAY)

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