MEN'S WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

BY: ACE SARMIENTO
Here’s what I thought to be “What every man should have in his wardrobe”. This may also be a guide to those guys who wanted to start their very own fashionable wardrobe as well as to those who need a wardrobe rescue.


STAY GOLD

What’s more classic than black and gold? Nothing, right? I’m a big fan of Classic things because they are so “classic” and timeless as they say. Black and gold is very limitless it can be worn not just into formal and fancy cocktail parties but as well as to streets, night outs and even on a usual day, when you wanted to look classy, elegant and expensive.

What I wore: Clutch Bag (Salvatore Mann); Sunnies & Accessories (SM Store), Gold Glitter Sweater & Black Pants (Thrifted)


THE TROPICS


  

  

Welcome to the Tropics! Hahaha I love the fact that I’m living in a tropical country where there are only two seasons the dry and wet but mostly sunny. I, myself really love our country as well as the warm sunny weather that made our country the source of very sweet and delicious tropical fruits, that is something were very proud of and (I’m sure) something you’ll going to miss after  visiting our amazing country.

MONOCHROME

 
  
First post for 2015 yay! As my year starter I got this head to toe black look which is so classy, simple and something I can wear from day to night. It is also a perfect "You can never go wrong with black." kind of look.See my "ninja-ish" slip ons and Salvatore Mann black, leather clutch bag from SM Accessories.

Jordan 23


    

 Black & white for Jordan hahaha. How I came up with the look? It starts with the shirt. I was actually looking for a baseball shirt but I saw this shirt which is more like a baseball shirt because of its thin stripes but it's not. and so i find it unique since baseball shirts are too mainstream too.
I'm not really a big fan of Jordan but I know he's a legend and wearing his name is very much as awesome as him. 

Between Red & Brown


  

What’s between red and brown is maroon. According to wikipedia; Maroon (/məruːn/ mə-roon or /məroʊn/ mə-rone) is a dark brownish red color which takes its name from the French word marron, or chestnut.I've been starting to like maroon and I’m starting to have stuff in this color, which is actually awesome. I don't know why but I guess because I think it compliments my skin color. In this look I matched maroon with dark brown; leather bag and loafers. I actually wore this look at school for a class reporting and I think this is also best to be worn on a day out.


A'S 10 Fashion Rules

1.      KNOW YOUR YOURSELF, KNOW YOUR STYLE.
Knowing your own personal style will start by knowing yourself. Because your style depends on what things you like most, your favourites,  who do you hang out with, where do you hang out, what interest you most, your attitude, your skills and of course whose your fashion inspiration.

2.      FOLLOW YOUR STYLE.
After knowing who you are and what’s your style. Now you need to focus on creating looks by your own style, for example based on your self-evaluation you’ll come up being a person who is playful yet you’re a bookworm and someone who loves hanging out at coffee shop so your look should be colourful but not too bright and not too revealing.Another example is if you are fascinated with vintage stuffs and you love to party and hang out on clubs your best look would be something retro-disco from the 80’s and you’ll probably into metallic, sparkly and neon colored clothes.

3.      CONSIDER EVERYTHING.
In putting up an outfit there are a lot of things to consider:
i)        The fabric – there are different of kinds of fabric; heavy, light, flowy, etc.
ii)      The colour –the colours of your outfit should always complement each other as well as your skin tone.
iii)    The design – clothes with weird designs are somehow awesome but not all the time it depends on what, where and when you’ll going to wear it.
iv)    The temperature – of course this is essential to consider unless you want to look like a loser wearing a jacket on a hot sunny day.
v)      The place – A real fashionista know what, where and when to wear things. Always put in mind that being a fashionista is not always about wearing the nicest clothes but more of wearing the appropriate clothes for the place or event.
vi)    The people – being different from everyone is awesome but always consider who you’ll be hanging out with because you might look like a loser or a “wanna be” if wear something in appropriate.

Cowboy Kiddo






The look is inspired by the "Foster The People- Pumped up kicks"- the first song I played with my guitar. 

The song chorus goes like;


~All the other kids with the pumped up kicks,You better run, better run, outrun my gun... 



Tied & Dyed

Tie-dye prints become popular in the 60's when rock stars Janis Joplin and john Sebastian start wearing tie-dyed printed shirts in their gigs and shows, they actually did their own dyeing. Most of us wore tie-dye prints during summer because of it's fun bright colors but I guess it also works with sweaters.

My tie dyed sweater, at some point looks like a holographic print  which what I really love about it.


What I wore:

DIY Tie-dyed Sweater 

Mustard Yellow pants

Black envelope bag 

Black Accessories (triangle necklace & bracelets)

Mustard yellow weave shoes with neon green soles 



Photos by: Zali Pinuela