Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" -Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

It is beyond encouraging how God has presenting Himself to me for the past few weeks, giving me a lot of favor in career, family, friends and etc...

This is the first outfit-based blog post that I am publishing since I have a renewed faith for Jesus and therefore I would also like to incorporate it with the first bible verse that truly have struck me since the beginning of my walk with Him. It just became so timely too that I realized how many times in the past year where I have gotten so lost of direction in my life and now as I surrender everything to God, I can affirm the greater sense of direction I am treading with... which is with God.

When I trust on myself with the plans that I have, it yields so much insecurities but when I trusted God it yields security and love beyond compare.

In Him there is no fear, because He declares it Himself that the plans He has for us is to prosper us and not to harm us, giving us hope and a future.

Grey Jacket Cardigan (Uniqlo), White Button Down Long-sleeves Shirt (Topman), Denim Shorts (Topman), White Bamboo Sunglasses (We are 6 Degrees), Black Cross Necklace (Topman), Time Keeper (Fossil) and Brown Leather Boots (Topman).

If you are wondering about how I can wear my smartphone on my hand, it is through the design of iRing giving it the function of:

1. an accessory

2. a safety innovation to properly use smartphones as you hold them especially on risky areas

3. and finally utilizing them for your smartphones to stand so you can easily have a better view of it without the hassle of holding it.

and this costs 350.00php only! Contact me if interested!

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Photographed by: Mark Joseph "Maku" Velasco

Venue: Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City

UNIQLO SPECIAL COLLABORATIONS

Last Thursday, October 1, 2015 I was invited to witness the exclusive preview of what the latest collection of UNIQLO is all about.  

Hosted by one of the most talented women in the industry,

Ms. Bianca Valero

 UNIQLO offers its special collection only in its large stores in Metro Manila – SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Aura and SM Mall of Asia. These branches have the widest and most complete selection of apparels for women, men, kids and babies. The stores carry limited-edition pieces from international brands and designer collaborations such as DISNEY Magic for All, Ines De La Fressange, and UNIQLO’s most recent partnership with French fashion designer Christophe Lemaire.

UNIQLO and LEMAIRE

The UNIQLO and LEMAIRE collection represents products that embody the LifeWear concept – simple made better –  that is shared by both brands. Every item combines elegance with moderate relaxation and comfort, for modern and advanced wardrobe mainstays.

The much-anticipated collaboration showcases UNIQLO’s high quality materials at a perfect price. Sophisticated yet accessible, it offers a timeless color palette of greens, navies, whites, and reds. The men’s and women’s collections will be available in SM Megamall and SM Aura, two out of UNIQLO’s four large stores starting October 2 until the end of Fall Winter 2015.

UNIQLO and Ines De La Fressange Paris

In 2013, former fashion model and muse of designer Karl Lagerfeld, Ines De La Fressange re-launched her own brand, INES DE LA FRESSANGE PARIS, a luxury lifestyle brand that includes a wide range of products to create a truly Parisian style, from ready-to-wear apparel to interior decorations.

Forward to 2015, Ines combined her interest in UNIQLO’s LifeWear with her unique sense of style, based on refined feminine beauty and authentic quality. The UNIQLO and INES DE LA FRESSANGE 2015 Collection Fall and Winter Collaboration employs wool and other natural fabrics in a variety of styles and colors. Ines’ jackets for this season retain traditional tailoring, while offering the modern comforts that women want. 

Now there is good news to those who have kids and who are also kids at heart.

Disney MAGIC FOR ALL Collection 

The MAGIC FOR ALL 2015 Fall Winter collection offers a wide range of products from Ultra-Light Down, fleece, flannel shirts, and UTs, to plush toys, umbrellas, room slippers and more. The collection features Walt Disney’s beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, as well as popular characters from Star Wars, Disney Pixar, Toy Story, Marvel’s Avengers and Frozen. 

This is my friend Angel from When in Manila. Grabbing this opportunity to thank her for accompanying me that night. :)

Please do not forget that UNIQLO is on sale from October 2 - 8, 2015.

But beyond all our adoration for clothing and fashion let us be guided by what God says from 1 Peter 3:3-4 ESV:

"Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious."

I hope to meet all the hidden persons reading this blog someday and know so much of their hearts with imperishable beauty.

Thank you also to Pao Oga and Therese Iglesias of Eon Inc for inviting me to this event.

Unedited Photos: Vergil Lloyd U. Chua

Venue: UNIQLO Fashion Hall, Megamall

Wanderlust

Wow, I cannot believe this is the first blog entry i would do for this year... man I think I was too busy! Well let's face it, I got everything piled up with work and the things that I want to achieve plus I had been sick so yeah... it sucks!

Oh and if you noticed, my blog is back with the whole blospot.com instead of ".com" because I forgot to pay my domain, oh well I hope I'll get it back soon.

I went to Baguio recently just to experience how "cold" it was (and of course to bond with my workmates) and so far its lowest temperature was 13 degrees Celsius which wasn't so bad at all.

It feels a lot nicer when the cold wind mixes with the warm sunlight.

 Red Shades (Aldo)

 Cross Necklace (Topman), Arm Candy (Aldo), Time Keeper (Fossil)

 White Full Length Pants (Uniqlo)

Red Long Sleeves Shirt (Giordano)

 Gray Shoes (Zara)

I have always loved travelling, there is just a lot of things to learn and experience out there and with it I get to appreciate life more, understand life more and to love life even more.

Hope you guys like my outfit. Hype it up on Lookbook:

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Venue: Baguio City
Photographed by: Alaiza Malate

Captain of my Soul

Lately I am fascinated with the whole sailor kind of look, it gives me that ready-to-travel feel, well I am in fact always on-the-go wherever my friends would want me to be just as long as there will not be any financial constraints and my casual laziness every now and then.

Growing up I remember I used to watch the series One Tree Hill and there was an episode there where they quoted William Ernest Henley's Invictus. I instantly fell in love with the last two lines that goes "I am the Master of my Fate, I am the Captain of my Soul and with that it became one of my life's mantras.

Blue Cardigan (H.E. by Mango), Striped White Shirt (Giordano), White Full Length Pants (Uniqlo), Brown Laced Blue Shoes (Topman) and Bracelets (Aldo).

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Venue: Greenbelt, Makati City

Photographed by: Paul Lawrence Castro

An Oath

I was not doing any vows but rather an oath as it was just my Oath Taking a few days ago and I just want to share to you guys what I have decided to wear which I find conducive for the excessive heat we are experiencing these days.

White Button-down (Zara)

Lighter hue of colors scientifically is known to make it more breathable from heat therefore making you feel cooler.

Brown and Gray Braided Belt (SM Accessories)

Wearing a plain white outfit can have a twist by playing on the accessories you wear like this belt, it just breaks out the monotony.

White Suit (Forever 21), White Full Length Pants (Uniqlo) and Brown Shoes (Zara).

Photographed by: Marianne Joy Avilla

Venue: Sto. Nino church, Molino