LAIDBACK / lance de ocampo

If it is chill out style you are comfortable sporting, 

here's a guy that you might want to check his fashion sense.

 I have three words for him, 

simple

rock

and HOT.

For more of this guy, 

check out Lance de Ocampo's blog, here.

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keep the style

Style101 How to Wear a Bow Tie

*enough said*

Keep The SWAG guys :) 

style101 / COLLARS

Collars 

could actually define who you are 

(or where you ought to be).

Choosing the right color and collar theme for an event, 
especially big and budgeted ones, 
requires a little cleverness. 

But before we go through which, 

here's a basic style 101 pic 

to help you out in the discussion of collars.

(parts of your tricky little thing are shown)

Dig in...

Stay with us for more about this topic...

soon 

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keep the style! 

STYLE 101: SLIPPERS

Okay I admit it, am also a Havaianas fan.

But thing is, there really is just three rules when it comes to wearing slippers.

One, OCCASION.

Beach or an afternoon stroll at the mall, or perhaps it’s a wet Thursday or something – just one consideration, the slippers should be appropriate for that moment.

Two, STYLE.

This one is tricky as some men prefer bulky type of slippers; like Crocs, Sandugo and many others. Havaianas give you thin slippers on the other hand. Be your own judge, as one toe is different with the others. So long as you are comfortable and the slippers you wear looks good on you – that’s stylish enough.

In case you still doubt though, ask a friend, an honest friend.

Lastly, CLEAN.

CLEAN slippers and clean toes! ‘nough said.

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Enjoy the rainy season folks!

STYLE 101: SCARF

I won’t say much except that not most Filipinos find it comfortable wearing a scarf.

Its either you’re a Muslim, selling stuffs or just one fashion forward gay guy.

ENNG! Too cliché, and yes too shallow!

Scarves are men’s sexiest cold weather accessories.

Why do you think rock stars and hipsters like them?

They are sexy and they are comfy. 

End of story.

To rock them is very easy as well. They look better with tee tops, but rarely when you have mastered your style; they also look great on some collared tops. As for starters, get them in 100% cotton. 

Stick with classy patterns like plaid and gingham as well. 

And finally, learn how to put them on.

Beat the cold guys – in style!     

Style101: PLAID or GINGHAM - How To Tell

Style, 

being an epitome of one’s attention to details is far more refined once, 

well I have said it, DETAILS are well taken.

Let’s polish some, shall we.

Let’s see the commonly confused patterns, GINGHAM and PLAID.

When you reach 22; and formal clothes and smart casuals become a necessity, am pretty sure you have chanced upon these terms. Should you have been a high fashion fan, am way sure you know the difference. But to help refresh our stylish, perverted minds, here’s a basic run down of the difference of plaid and gingham.

Gingham have lines of the same width

Plaid, on the other hand has different widths

Gingham is always white, plus another color 

(or two shades of which)

Plaid can be any color combination 

(and they usually come in three to five color combos)

That’s just it!

 

Keep the smart ass in you in the know, come back for more of these stuffs! 

Better yet, click on the Style101 tab above for more!  

Get The Hipster Look - in five easy steps!

Looking simply at the HIPTER’s fashion and style preference, it would be easy to say that getting the look is, easy as saying it, easy. But it takes more to invibe and enliven the real cause of a hipster. But for starters, maybe, here are a few things you can do to get the hipster look.

Personally, I am not a whole breed hipster. I swing to mainstream fashion every once in a while, far too often than swinging into the hip hipster trend. But my fashion preference reflects strongly of my love for the cause. So here are five easy steps, or more like, five things to mind if you want to get the hipster look.

PANTS. 

Make it slim – and if you can buy local or thrift shop finds, then you are best described by the very word, HIPSTER. Although, seeking the help of the likes of Urban Outfitters, GAP and JAG would really do you great as these brands are very much HIPSTER when it comes to style. For more ideas about choosing a pant, read here.

 SHIRT that SHOUTS.

 A hipster prefers a shirt or a tee that speaks of his cause. Picking an unconventional print or a well loved cartoon character from your childhood is a common style of a hipster. Another choice would be an iconic shirt about a book, a beach, an old car or a not-yet-cool indie band. Bottom line, a nice shirt that shouts your hipsterism is the key.

KICKS. 
Kick it with old school styled shoes, the older (or classier) the better. 

This is actually one of my best loved traits of hipsters. I personally think lots of my hipster going folks are really good in picking stylish but affordable shoes. Men are best with classic vans, the old and tattered Chucks, experimenting with high cut boots from the likes of Urban Outfitters is also a common choice. Thing is, explore with your toes!

SHADES. 

Find vintage inspired, or if you can really find an old pair of spectacles to match your facial features, then you are good to go. For ideas about what shape of shades to pick, read here.

Lastly, a HIPSTER accessorises just enough. 

As the movement shuns away the conventional notion of beauty hipsters rarely put on extensive (and expensive) accessories. A nice watch or a wrist bangle is enough. Pick a funky piece that could go well with your skin and wardrobe color palette. Hipster guys are also very good with wearing caps. A boy’s cap is the best choice. Find one that suits you!

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And then, keep the attitude and that high minded philosophy

#HIPSTERS