Does My Watch Have to Match My Belt and Shoes?

From the first time that I first received a Timex Mickey Mouse watch from my mom and dad (circa '80s), I've always been told that the watch strap and the entire watch in general must follow the color of one's (1) Belt and (2) Shoes as well as (3) Bags and accessories.

Flash-forward to 30 plus years in the future, I had the chance to be with some of today's hottest online fashion+styling blogging sensations David Guison, Lissa Kahayon, Camille Co and Myx VJ Joyce Pring in a grueling two-day photo and video shoot in BGC for a fashion project for the biggest watch retailer in the country that simply erased my belief about matching watches with what you are wearing.

The bottom line is, watches now can be made a focal point in one's outfit. It doesn't have to strictly match color-for-color with what you are wearing. It serves as an accent to the overall look you are trying to achieve --- it is a statement of your lifestyle, your passions, your personality.

Go ahead break the stereotype. Pictures of the actual shoot coming soon!

My New Jordan 2012

I've never liked high cut rubber shoes but I really like the color palette and silhouette of the new NIKE Jordan 2012 Wollf Grey/Volt.

My wife surprised me with this pair as our 2nd wedding anniversary present --- after she got her PSP and Fossil bag gifts...hehehehe.

Just glad that I work for a company that allows us to wear casual clothes to work. Any ideas friends on how I can wear this monster to work without looking like I'm about to play some hoops during break time?

I'm thinking of just pairing this with plain jeans and a plain colored polo-shirt in black, grey or white when I don't have any meetings scheduled for the day.

Here's the real thing...sooo happy!

Do you guys think this can go with jean and a long-sleeved black button down?

Garage Magazine Young Talents 2012

Had the chance to get invites c/o Man on the Street Thons Edano to attend Garage Magazine's Young Talents 2012 presentation at the roof deck of the W Building (where the Lamborghini showroom is at BGC) - SKYE bar last February 28, 2012.

Here are some of the pictures: (Thanks to Thons Edano for some of the pictures)

Me and ex PBB Unlimited housemate Wendy

Garage Magazine Editor Ray Ilagan and MYX VJ Joyce Pring

Andi Eigenman (looking good) and Lauren Young

Solenn Heusaff

(l-r) Inja Fajatin-Fossil Marketing Manager, me, Jemelle Mendoza-Wenger, Victorinox and Bench Time Marketing Person and VJ Joyce Pring

MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012 Grand Finals

I miss going out to attend events especially now that I have a baby but luckily last February 16, friends from MEGA invited me to attend the 20th Anniversary of MEGA as well as the Young Designers Grand Finals at the NBC Tent.

One thing really hit me while watching the designs of the finalists --- the way modern pop culture, online games, anime as well as the overall influence of Japanese manga and Japanese fashion have on the Pinoy youth was very evident in the designs presented by the finalists.

Not that there was anything bad about it at all but I'm a bit worried that some of the clothes presented by the finalists were what you would see one lazy Sunday afternoon in Megamall during a COSPLAY event.

But in fairness to the winner Renan, he did present a modern, edgy, and most importantly "wearable" collection.

If I had a size 34 waistline and if I were even just 50 pounds lighter and 15 years younger I would want to wear clothes that he would design since I did love the jacket that he wore (last picture below).

But what do I know, I'm not a high fashion sort of person...so I'll just stick to my everyday fashion stuff.

Oh by the way I did get away with wearing my pink button down long sleeve, black jacket and dark jeans but vowed to myself that I would be going to the tailor soon and getting myself a decent suit and pants for such events.

Attending Another MEGA Publishing Event

Last year I attended the MEGA 10 Most Beautiful party at OPUS in Resorts World. Here's a photo of me with one of the attendees Miss Aubrey Miles.

Tonight, I will have the chance to attend another MEGA Publishing Event --- The MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012 at the NBC Tent.

Please check back in the next few days for some exclusive photos from the event.

I'll be coming from work and the invite said the guys must be wearing suits... Hopefully I can get away with wearing dark jeans, an untucked button down pink long sleeve shirt, my ever reliable Julius Marlowe leather shoes, my TWSTEEL Icon watch and of course my one and only black blazer.

Wish me luck!

Miss Earth 2011

Just want to share with you guys...a few months ago, I had the chance to treat the Miss Earth Philippines 2011 finalists to a shopping day in Skechers Trinoma (part of my job people when I used to work with Skechers).

Athena (the girl on the far right) eventually won the pageant and I think moved on to become one of the Miss Earth 2011 winners in the international pageant. But Miss Cebu was my bet.

This photo reminds me that next time when I have my photo taken, it should not be at an angle as my double chin come out and my cheeks seem to cover up the rest of my visible neck. Hmmm this could be a good topic for a post in the future ---- how to pose when you're fat or how to minimize your fat profile when having your picture next time... :)

Breathing New Life to My Old Watch

A few Christmases ago a friend of mine who I haven't seen for the longest time literally gave me a Rudy Project watch off his wrist since he noticed that I wasn't wearing any. This friend has been with me for the longest time - for more than eleven years.

I'm a very sentimental guy so this gift is more than just a gift but is something much more. The watch has been through tough times with me, but sadly the leather strap it came with leaves much to be desired. It's all worn out, scratched, and in some parts stripped of its color (my sweat is quite acidic) and yet I still wear the watch for sentimental reasons.

Quite recently I came across ASPREY in one of the malls and saw what they called a NATO STRAP and found out that they had a blue colored one that was very close to the hue of the watch face of my favorite wrist watch. So I bought it and upon reaching home removed the worn out straps and replaced them with my brand new ASPREY Nato Strap!

Tip: If you have an old plain vintage looking silver watch (in my opinion looks best with any colored strap), drop by Asprey and pick out any color NATO strap to breath new life to your watch.