March 10, 2018

Location: Zamboanga City, Philippines

Outfit: stated down below....

Black and white comes along, every time my friends ask me “ethriel, how many (black, white and gray) shirts you have, can we have some?” and follows “ha-ha”. So you probably have noticed my old posts on instagram on being a basic boy on your feed. Well, I really love monochromatic colors forevs!!

Have you tried keeping some of the things you bought then suddenly it pops out in your closet and the worst is that you never knew it was there? Well, it’s a big yes for me. So I found this “fanny pack” of mine if I’m not wrong, I bought it on a thrift shop last 2 years ago and i’ve only worn it now (lol at me) I think it was just 30 pesos… so I look like someone who is going to collect some debts but it came out a little bit like that, then some also tells me “you’re on the trend man” and I was like “really, naah don’t flatter me ha-ha”. My outfit here is just a simple one, my top is a Ralph Lauren white shirt and paired it up with a black denim jeans from Penshoppe, a black sneakers from Adidas. Now, I’m ready for our university wash day! Have an awesome week you guys and enjoy!

February 24, 2018

Location: Zamboanga City, Philippines

Outfit: Striped T-shirt, Statement Tote Bag, Track pants, Sneakers

Nowadays, trends in fashion are having a huge part on social medias; like having your way of styles and comfort on the outfits you wear. Here you could share your ideas to your followers and friends or friends of friends in your circle. Have you ever had a choice where in that “what should I wear?” or “if this could suit me so well” in you everyday lifestyle? Me, when it comes on weekdays I got no problem at all; aside during Wednesdays and Fridays, well probably include Saturdays. Every day, I usually wear my university uniform (college) but on Wednesdays, we are required (on course) to wear our corporate attire; and on Fridays and Saturdays are our wash days. But it still keeps me on wrangling myself on or what to wear for the next day; that’s why before hand I prepare the things and my outfit for a certain occasion and also for the next one that I would wear. Here, I’m wearing a striped T-shirt from @reyonlineshop, Statement Tote Bag from @huntselect and  Track Pants from @Lilclosetzambo and of course with a pair of Adidas NMDXR1 with Mastermind Japan  to complete the style. 

Check out their instagram for more affordable ootds and stuff that you might need! (got their social medias and link down below)

IG Handles:

@EthrielLao

@Reyonlineshop

@Huntselect

@Lilclosetzambo

It’s been a while since I updated my blog. I’m not a fashion expert, but yeah I surf a lot about fashion. I watch videos on YouTube like Look books of some fashion experts. Philippines is on the tropic zone of the globe (near the equator) so we only have two (2) seasons the wet season and the dry season. Now, I’m a fan of some grunge fashion. Yes, we don’t experience the other kinds of seasons (Winter please….) haha, it's hot here in the Philippines, wearing layered outfits ain't good here, but here we call it "tiis ganda", for the sake of the outfit of the day to look better. Even under the scorching heat of the sun slaying of OOTD's between the students never run out.
How I shop? Sometimes I go to the mall when I feel like “nothing to do at home”, I check new cool tops, shoes, pants and other apparels. Laziness sometimes hit me so hard, so I go to ZALORA or ZARA to shop or some Online shops with affordable prices.

On our washdays (that’s Friday btw in our University) I usually wear pants (No SHORTS policy!). I bought my denim vintage washed pants at PENSHOPPE just for only Php1,099.00, if I’m not wrong. I really liked the texture of the pants, it’s comfy and not heavy though, well some are. My black cotton shirt hmm, I bought it at the mall for only Php299.00 (department store) it got no brand, but this shirt never ever did disappoint me. It is good to pair up with any kind of pants and also for layering. It is a long tee by the way I just tucked it in, this is one of my favorite shirt in my closet.

Real talk is that, I don’t have a lot of shoes. This black leather-plastic derby shoes an Easysoft by WORLDBALANCE from ZALORA is my school shoes haha ayt! “School shoes”, I don’t know, I really love this shoes. When it rains water doesn’t get into my feet Easysoft by WORLDBALANCE shoes is waterproof, flexible, durable and shock absorbing (so true!!). Even during normal weekends, do not for one bit stray away from your conventionally preppy demeanor. ZALORA comes to the rescue with this charming pair of derbies, whilst retaining a classic preppy vibe.

Anyway, how are we doing guys? School days aren’t done yet, but yeah haha sembreak is happening, like booyah! Let’s cherish the moments we have, enjoy college indeed!

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New batch of Ateneo Blue Vigors (incomplete). So proud of being part of this wonderful family, Ateneo Blue Vigors is a family that grew stronger and stronger, thus the circumstances we encounter and the misunderstandings that we had. Nevertheless, we still have the  unity within us. This is actually a benefit concert for our beloved Brebeuf Gym, our second home.

The song “ Worlds on Fire ” by Zerbin was used to honor our beloved gym. “ Worlds On Fire ” is an upbeat indie pop anthem about the love story of young lovers during an apocalypse. The song kicks off with a guitar then the adds the drums as Jason Zerbin sings, “I can’t believe my eyes / Playing in the dark we were hiding in the night,” and brings this anthem to life. 

But instead of two young lovers we made it about how the moments that was spent during the days that Brebeuf gym was still on the ground and after how we had risen from the tradegy. This sets the tone for chorus, which truly grasps your attention. Jason Zerbin sings, "so we danced in a fount of Parisian merlot/ With our head in the clouds/Bodies below in desire /The whole worlds on fire,” recalling some of the better moments that was left on the Brebeuf gym, the practices we had, the bonds we had and every moments that makes us smile. You’ll know when you are at the gym when the rules says “ NO STEPPING ON THE YELLOW LINE ” haha those days tho.

The evaluations we had when I was still a newbie. A lot of things happened there (tears).  At last the concert was a success , we thank YAMAHA, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, SACSI (SIMO CULMINATION) and El Consejo Atenista for having this benefit concert successful, it was an amazing experience! The tears and sweat we shed was worth it. Also a special thanks to our amazing President, to our Vice-President, to our Head Choreographers, to my co-blue who should lie low at the time , to my batch 2015 and lastly to my second family the Ateneo Blue Vigors. One Passion, One Family, Blue!

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So thankful of having a kikay sister. Yes, we usually don’t get along with each other. I never knew that we could get this close, I mean duh?! She is my sister haha. I remember when we were young, there is this mini plastic pool and we keep on having a fight, yeah, I admit that when my “topak” hits me, I eventually become so selfish as in so selfish. I usually put the fault on her, I realized that having a sister is one of the best thing I ever had. The time when I was sick, when both of our parents were out of town and only our aunts were with us, t’was late in the evening and I got so hot (fever), she woke up, and she slowly put a wet towel over my head so that I could feel better. Anyway no more dramas haha. “Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.” Vietnamese proverbs. Yes someday she’ll go and fall in love, and there’s an end of peace and fun and cozy times together, that’s how life works. No matter how old she gets, she is still your little sister, and she will always be cute.



 Perks of having a little sister:

1.)  No one ever picks on my sister…except me

     

     She could be bratty, troublesome, ruined and impossible. All siblings passes through this stage but having an argument with your little sister is that there is no way of staying angry with her for long. Regardless of what she's done, her naturally irritating attitude is sufficient to make you adore her once more.  

                              

Tell me about it! How y’all doing? Hell week is coming, like Oh My Ghad! But anyway here is an update for my blog. Let’s see uhmm... Me and my best pal Darrhyl Jimeno participated one of the Instagram’s contest where in it was endorsed by David Guison and Vina Guerrero the M.R.K.T PHILIPPINES slash the “Mad Rabbit Kicking Tiger”. Well, we got lucky and we won the challenge. M.R.K.T BAGS are awesome, their designs and every quality of bags and accessories they have, are lit fam! I mean how can you ignore a brand like Mad Rabbit Kicking Tiger. M.R.K.T PHILIPPINES bags are architectural concept of clean and pure forms. This season, Designer Tom Pen introduces new colors to fit the theme, including Midnight Green and Iron, available signature SMRT FELT, SUPER FELT, and MCRO SUEDE. This new colors are complimented by charcoal, Ultramarine and Black to complete the NOX collection. I got three parts of this section, first let me introduce you to our photographer slash production member of the day, Second is that what bags we got for our prize for the said challenge from M.R.K.T PHILIPPINES, and lastly who is this blogger pal of mine?

1.) “PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE DAY”

MR. CEDRIC DE JULIAN

Mr. Cedric De Julian is one of my co-batches of Ateneo Blue Vigors 2015, we so called the 25^th babies. He is always there to help us even though he got lots and lots of work to do. Production team for the day consists of three people and that is Me, Cedric De Julian and Darrhyl Jimeno. Ateneo de Zamboanga University is a University with a lot of commonly used background for ootds and some other stuff, we the trio wander around the campus to find the best place for the shoot and BOOM! We found it, the Multi Purpose Covered Court of the University known as the MPCC is the place we found the best lightings all over the campus by that time.

2.) “GREEN STANLEY FELT BACKPACK AND GRAY TOTE BAG”

Bags, Bags, Bags. I got the Green Stanley Felt Backpack and Darrhyl Jimeno got the Gray tote bag. Both got nice texture, neat and clean. M.R.K.T BAGS “Mad Rabbit Kicking Tiger” can be paired up to any outfit of the day hash tags; they have the best bags for any day and night trip. Flat laying is a blogger must, so we both planned to do it lol. M.R.K.T products are crafted from unconventional and socially responsible materials. These bags need some proper care check www.mrktstore.com for product care process.

3.) “BACK TO BACK BLOGGER PALS”

 In our place once you go whoa! On someone’s eye, people stare on you, its creepy ayt? I feel a little bit insecure about me, sometimes it feels like choking on things that you’d done nothing. But for sure there’s always a reason behind everything, Anyway, I’m so happy for having the opportunity to win the challenge, in fact it is my best pal who won but, yeah it explains that two pairs of bff or couple should be rewarded. And we got the slot. Thank You David Guison and Vina Guerrero for the M.R.K.T BAGS

 Wearing my Denim Top and Pants from GUESS for my outfit of the day and Stan Smith (ADIDAS).

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