Featured Fashionista: Zirjaye Santos

HOUSE OF JEROY 

 I just would like to thank Jeroy for featuring me in his blog. It's such great honor to be a part and be considered such a young innovative fashion expert like Jeroy :)

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 1. What does fashion mean to you?
Fashion for me is our own sole. I believe that we are what we wear. Fashion dies yet style is forever according to Coco Chanel. Fashion is expression, it is confidence, and it is nothing to be taken too serious about. We’re all different from each other and have different perceptions about fashion.

 2. What style dress would be good to wear?

Style Tricks:

Know the best part of your body you’re flattered to flaunt and be confident. Basics are the key to a good style. Go for just either deep v-neck or buttoned up polo shirts, I don’t usually go in between. Compliment a deep v-neck with a chic scarf to balance. Rolling up the sleeves of a shirt. Tuck your skinny pants inside the boots or high cuts. Plaids are not meant with stripes; instead make it as a statement of a one toned look. Accesorize, accessorize! Don’t be afraid to explore. And lastly, be yourself!

Essential wardrobe:

Monochromatic pieces and earthy natural basics. V-necks, blazers, cardigans, skin tight pants, scarves, tank tops, plimsolls, long sleeves, short shorts, leather jacket, aviators, wayfarer, nerdy glasses, cargo jackets, doll shoes, suprahs, boots, dress shoes, accessories.

   Trends of the moment:

One toned look accentuated by gold/white/silver accessories, long sleeves paired with short shorts, tank top covered with cardigans/jacket. 

Daily Uniform:

Deep white/grey v-neck shirt, skin tight pants, doll shoes with either a scarf or a blazer.

Inspirations:

Garage, Lookbook.nu, Fashion blogs, Runways

Style Icons:

Runways, Koreans, Jae Joong, Kelbin Lei, JP Singson, Tricia Gosingtian of lookbook.nu, Carlos Concepcion, Michael Concepcion, Nicole Richie, Sean O’Pry, Iceberg of lookbook.nu

 3. What brand of shoes you buy?

Cheap ones! Go for the look not by the price. Well I’m actually not a shoe person. But recently I just noticed that I am already a lot! Lol It is not something that I really need. It is just that my looks have their significant pair of shoes to wear.

 4. Who are some of your favorite designers?
Topman designs, Lacoste, Alexander McQueen, Bottegavenetta. But I applause local young designers like Joey Samson, Ziggy Savella, Rajo Laurel and Bang Pineda. 

 

Style Icons:

Runways, Koreans, Jae Joong, Kelbin Lei, JP Singson, Tricia Gosingtian of lookbook.nu, Carlos Concepcion, Michael Concepcion, Nicole Richie, Sean O’Pry, Iceberg of lookbook.nu

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I just gathered all of my works in my new work and uploaded to my carbonmade.com account. The is an online free viewing site where you can upload your portfolio's of any artwork such as photographies, drawings, lay-outs, vectors, etc. for free. It's hassle to bring your portfolio to your interview, so with carbonmade.com they will just have to check it online. :D

The Definition of Cool

How do you define someone as being cool? We often say that word but we really don't have any specific definition or analysis how it is achieved. According to the Mark Twain

Along my version I will try to define what is cool for me at least base on fashion. :)

For me being cool comes naturally with the attitude, it's about being confident that someone believes what he's wearing looks good, so good in fact you don't need to say it instead but shows with your vibe. Effortless.

Here some people who I personally believe achieved this elusive attitude of being cool. "the clothes make the man". I would consider this quote but does it mean I can dress like a gangsta and make it work for me? Style is the ultimate paradox, you must take great care of yourself and completely forget you're wearing clothes at all. This feeds the idea that the attitude is the majority behind the clothes. As we said about being cool it is elusive and undefinable that transcend the generation, the cultures and of course it is timeless.We'll certainly know it when we see someone walk in a bar at work or even in the train that just seem to ooze the thing call cool.

 

David  Beckham

James Dean

Pelayo Diaz

Adam of Maroon5

 

Usher

The essential:

Back to Mark Twain in order to be the icon you wishes to be, the man should have stylish clothes which is important.

These Guidelines that I came up are base on my kind of tastes :)

*I invest on the basics and/or timeless pieces (of course I'll keep it as cheap as possible) . Basics like V-necks with different colors, believe me it can be your inner look or you're main top of your look, flats/doll shoes with monochromatic colors, pants that are monochromatic and earthy colors so  that it'll be easy to interchange or create endless style. Basics are versatile, you will use them in times you would need them as your missing piece. "Fashion fade, style is eternal"--Yves Saint Lauren

*If you thing you really want a piece of an item which is currently in the trend and you might think you'll be blindly following the crowd. Just remember this "The crowd should follow you". Have it your style, how them you have a different way to wear it.

*Like the 2nd "Be the trend setter". I just love this. I invest on nice pieces of what I called as endangered pieces I believe that I'll be the only one who will have it. I don't wantmy neighbor or my peer to have the same kind of piece that I have. Example of this are accessories, I don't wear pieces that can be seen anywhere.

*Balance---I like it when I have expensive pieces blending with cheap ones in one look. It doesn't have to be all branded or expensive. It'll be always the over all out come of your look. :)

*There would be no authentic and timeless other than vintage stuffs. Try to find something your parents used to wear. You'll surel;y have great finds!

*I am the king of alter. I won't be confident when I know and feel that I'm wearing a shirt that is quite big on me. Loose sleeves, excess length of pants, loose waistline whatever that won't fit me I'm sure I won't achieve the right attitude.

*Elegance sets your outfit apart from the sea of common, and it refines you. 

Now tell me. What is your definition of being cool?
Share your opinion by commenting below. Would really appreciate it! ;)

Fashion Phobia

Are you aware that you might have this epidemic that is contagious among men? It’s also about the environment we are into. You might be affected by the fact that you are straight and you’ll keep it safe whether you are an accountant, policeman, plumber or a rock star. It is something men all over the world have to deal with. I’m pertaining to Fashion Phobia. I hope I can help you with this topic as we go along discussing about what can we do to overcome it mentally and physically.

What is Fashion Phobia?

In simple terms fashion phobia is the irrational fear of wearing something fashionable and stylish because you’re worried what people might think about it (note: the fear of wearing the jumper your Nan knitted you six Christmases ago is in no way irrational).

*(meaning is from the actual website inspiration: http://fashionbeans.com)

The women are so lucky to have these varieties of style to choose from because of the fact that in nature they are the roots of fashion and fashion is designed mainly to women in majority. They have the confidence of nothing to worry about of wearing any while the guy’s are stuck with the with any combinations of prototype: “shirt and trousers” and so on being simple. So since it has always been like that strict, it puts the fear of God into us when faced when wearing against the so called “norm”.

The Norm: Norm in this context is how those people in your mainly social circle dress. If you are an accountant in a merchant bank, and the people are expected to be wearing tailored suits and dress then mentally you would have the Fashion Phobia of going beyond the norm.

Fashion Phobia is not just about dressing up or dressing down. I’m afraid that it’s mainly cause is among our friends and environment which basically affect our perception about ourselves. We and our friends would be uncomfortable when someone I the group would tend to break the rule or have this “change”. And in fact most the people are losing friends in result. This is not supposed to happen if they are your real friends. They should respect you more and even make a prompt that it’s already time to make an update.

Below are the bad cases of fashion phobias:

The Polo shirts:

 Wearing it simply with its collar down and the first button open is very casual. Even though that you might think that you’ll look handsome with that “pop-up collar” goin’ on you should know the rules. It comes with your height. 

Tall guys are exceptional of this rule because they have longer necks while shorter guys must be aware that it could not be attractive to lose your neck with the “pop-up”. Buttons are of choice to break Fashion Phobia, you can have it all buttoned up or keep it smart casual with one button open. 

The Colors

Guys are all in monochromes because of this Fashion Phobias. It goes back to the fact that we don’t want us to stand out. Sure we want to get notice by hot stuffs but we don’t want to be notice green chinos that would make us silly right?  Wrong. Color is everywhere. Is makes the world a magical place. Do you think that the cakes would be delightful with black and white or the fruits perhaps? Herewith are tips to keep in mind to give a shot in your social life.

*Color makes a person looking like a friendly one while black suit keeps it off to be left alone.

*Colors gives confident to your personality that you have image improvement in the public and stand out as you dare. (but not too daring by wearing an all pink suit of course.)

*Colors gives you access to different combinations that shows you have an update wardrobe and that you have infinite possibilities of what you can wear.

Accesorize!!!

It is considered to be the cherry on top. If you would dare to dress up breaking that comfort zone you should complete the look. That confidence will be accentuate by your accessories and your look will stand out looking perfect and all put together. There are nice pieces of accessories to choose from but mind you that not all of em you can wear. You must keep it balance. Example: On your left arm you are wearing a huge stoned ring while on the right is your leather lace-up bracelet. You wouldn’t want it to be all in one arm. It’s a total no no to wear necklace in polo shirts! Accessories occupies the blank spaces in our look that’s why you should check what part is too broad and blank and should fill em up. I love accessories and I don’t want to keep it unique that’s why I grab it right away when I see a unique one somewhere. Accessories are important because it gives personality to your look.

Time To Get Over Your Fears

We all have this one favorite shirt or one favorite pair of pants but we won’t wear it because we’re afraid of what people might think.  It’s terrible in my opinion. So here’s the tips to keep that Fashion Phobia in your closet:

*Wear that particular item of clothing when visiting somewhere you don’t know anybody, or people you haven’t seen in a while—They would assume that the item is a part of your everyday personal style. Thru this, will help you boost your confidence and eventually wearing it in front of your friends will just be easy.

*You can ask a company like a close friend in private to wear that particular item in the whole group.

*The bottom line is the more you wear something, the more confidence you’ll be wearing it often with being notice. Of course the first time will be the worse but it will be worth it I promise ;)

*Ask a female. Wear an outfit topped off with item your nervous about preferably someone you don’t know. Women are very good in criticisms and being vocal with their opinions than men. And it’s harder to approach women than men, in result you’ll have more confidence. If the girls would like it then who cares about guys anyway?   

*Try to keep it cool and effortless in that way it would be obvious that something is new from you.
 

*In the end be brave! It’s not just about the clothes you’re nervous of wearing about, It comes along infinity of possibilities in your wardrobe that will point you in the right direction. And at the same time you’ll find yourself overcoming other fears and already have a sense of confidence in you.

Noon, Ngayon, at Bukas

Mga mata ay may katotohanan.

Tingin na nahihiya at nagbibigay respeto.

Labi na tila may kagustuhan ngunit may pagaalinlangan.

Posturang may dignidad pawang kay tigas ngunit may itinatagong lambot.

Wikang may prinsipyo ngunit may lambing.

Isip na bukas ngunit tama lang para makipagtagpo.

Pusong tila may dinidikta ngunit walang pangako.

Mayroon ngunit tila wala.

Masaya ngunit hindi lubos.

Naghahangad ngunit hindi umaasa.

Gumagabay ngunit walang kasiguraduhan

Wala noon

Meron ngayon

Meron pa rin kaya bukas?

Model inspiration: Francisco Lachowski

Model: Francisco Lachowski

Agency: Traffic International Models

Website: www.trafficmodels.com

Francisco Lachowski represented by Traffic International Models, is the latest face coming from Brazil set to swept away the fashion industry, in fact he already did, with his editorial work and apperance on the recent Milano and Paris runways. Here’s Francisco’s latest test shoot coming from his Traffic Models portfoilo, more under the cut:

Sand paper + Stardust

"Sandpaper + Stardust"

Inspiration: sand paper, stardust & fashion runways

Season's earth tone colors such as dark ash fade into brown that blends the shirt and pants. Coordinated with the rough texture of ash gray boots.