So now I’m taking fashion advise from a 15 year old blogger who probably has more money than my entire annual salary since I started working 6 years ago. Has traveled to New York and Poland (and probably more countries – I’m only at the 2nd page) and is extremely pretty in a Chinese kind of way. She has pretty cool taste and she lives in HongKong (my dream city of residence aside from NY, SanFo, Amsterdam, and London). I think the only posts I don’t like are those where she’s wearing tights as pants. Did I mention she’s just 15??? IKAW NA!

Going through her posts while I’m eating pistachio macarons and wondering why the world is unbelievably unfair… and also why I dressed like shit when I was 15.  Kamusta naman?

Last Friday was pretty dry but cold by Manila standards. Too tired and not feeling particularly cheery, the word drab again fit perfectly when trying to describe this day’s outfit.

Striped Sweater (F21); Black Jeans (F21); Brown Slouchy Boots (Zara Kids)

The days have been pretty bleary lately due to the onslaught of storms left and right (well mostly right since they’re coming from the Pacific). On this particular day, however, the sun decided to grace us with its kingly presence hence the more summer-y look.

Denim Jacket (Mango); Gingham Dress (Zara); My sister’s Chuck Taylors.

Too old for old school. This is me reminding myself to use my camera to take decent pictures. While blogging using my phone is too cool for words, crappy pictures really make me grind my teeth at night.

Cropped Top: Rockwell Bazaar
High Waisted Trousers: H&M
Dr. Seuss Converse

I guess what I’m getting at here is that maybe we all need to light up a bit more with the pyrotechnics of life. This slightly eschewed rant on my bold (ok, insane) maneuvers was more a kick in the ass character building experience than anything else. But it got me here. Right where I should be. My best word of advice to anyone stuck on the see-saw of choice: do something new, try something different and take a risk going down a road that might just be a dead end. But find out. Because even if the worst happens, you’ll bounce back with the luggage of experience.

-Eli Ash

Because sometimes there is a need to look like the kind of guy I will see hanging out in a coffee shop with a hardbound in hand, drinking a piping mug of joe and Radiohead blaring from his earphones. He just came from the library and his messenger bag is filled with heavy books he’s taking home. He watches Fringe, loves Burritos and Sushi, and he rides a bike to and from work (granted he lives in Switzerland so pollution is not a problem). He has a dog and a cat and he can cook pasta and enjoys it with a bottle of red wine…. and me :)

And because this guy doesn’t exist.. yet, I’m just gonna dress like him.

Plaid Shirt (Vintage); Grey Sweater (Forever21); Black Slim Jeans (Dorothy Perkins); Red Boots: Dr Martens

Felt looking like a girl for a change. Besides it’s Monday. I have every license to look decent.

Black v-neck Shirt: Cotton On
Striped Skirt and Belt: Forever21
Black Tights: Landmark
Boots: DMs
Necklace: ebay

I think I better set up my camera and start taking decent pictures for this challenge.

Casual Fridays always get down.

Abbey Road t-shirt: H&M
Grey Tweed Shorts: Forever21
Black Tights: Landmark
Boots: Dr. Martens

Too hot to think of what to wear.

Striped Tunic: H&M
Slim Blue Pants: Bayo
Oxfords: H&M

Only the 3rd day and I’m already uninspired.

White Shirt: Penshoppe
Cropped Slim Trousers and Belt: Forever21
Socks: Muji
Oxfords: Juan

Just want to say that this pair of oxfords are my favorite among my lot. They look exactly like what oxfords are supposed to look like. They were cheap too!