Fashion Essentials: Camouflage

Totally late post, but I'm seeing a whole lot of camouflage everywhere and frankly, I'm starting to like it. I own only one camo shirt from bathing ape, and its not even green but purple. But I digress, I feel the need to go on the camo wagon. Come along!

1st stop is Topman. I visited their store the other day and found a boxy jacket in camo. Very interesting shape to say the least but being skinny me, everything looks boxy. Next!

Online at sg.topman.com, I did find a lot more camo than I bargained for.

Case in point, this lovely pair of slip-on loafers calling my name. 

Its the perfect mix of formal and quirk. Priced at SGD 169.

Me and my obession with gray couldn't pass out on this gray camo sweater. 

On sale at SGD43.

There were also some pants but I'm not yet comfortable trying on printed pants. Maybe next time.

Over at hm.com, found this pair of Hi-top sneakers with camo soles. Looks a bit bulky though.

This one seems promising, from Uniqlo's US online store. 

Paired with a plain colored tee, I might actually dig this.

Another interesting camo bottom, this time from cotton on. 

Though I'm not too sure about the rolled up chambray/denim part.

Finally, a decent jacket in camo, from zara. On sale at 50% off, too.

Even better, is this blazer also from zara. Also on sale at 50% off.

Seriously thinking about getting this knit sweater.

The star studs is quite a nice touch.

Since I'm still on the fence aboutcommitting to a full on camo print thing. 

How about accessories?

This leather belt introduces some camo without the jarring military/soldier references.

So which one should I get?

See yah later!

Fashion Essentials: The Denim Jacket Project

I have been trolling the malls and thrift stores for the perfect denim jacket. Though there are some runner ups here and there, there is always something a bit off. Maybe the jacket is too big, or the sleeves are too long, or too short! I want something with a little heft, and with interesting details. Unsurprisingly, I have found it from the sale rack at Topman! Most of my friends will know that I have a sizable amount of clothes from Topman. Well, what can I say, I love their basic tee which comes in whole plethora of colors. I have shirts in rust, pinks of different variations, blues, greens, purples all from Topman. Not to mention, a pair of pants in red and another one in purple.

Anyway, lemme share some back story of the denim jacket which I got. It is from a collaboration  from Topman and six different designers to recreate the denim jacket. One of the designers is "Shaun Samson". 

Shaun Samson

When I first saw him, I immediately thought he looks like a Filipino. Well what do you know! After much searching, found out that he indeed is one. Mabuhay kabayan!

Anyway, he is a young designer born in California and now residing in London. He has degrees from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (LA) and Central St Martins. He does amazing menswear pieces which is one part preppy, one part gangster, 100% cool. His Cali sensibilities shows in his pieces.

The Denim Jacket

I chose to use the photo above with the model's back to us as it showcases what captures my attention. Shaun has added a layer of mesh/net material in the back of the denim jacket adding some rock and roll flavor to the typical denim jacket. The only downside is that the jacket is lined, which means, I can only wear it in really cold conditions. (My office, LOL, for example).

I apologize as I don't have a picture of myself in it, lousy blogger! You might catch a glimpse of me wearing it when I post it in instragram (Follow me there, and on twitter, too! @eli_AR).

See yah later!

Fashion Essentials: Bringin' it to the Hood

The "Hoodie" it is. I was always been a fan of hoodies. Specially the plain cotton ones worn over basic tee, jeans and sneakers.

Case in point: 

This lovely shade of gray on this jacket in sweatshirt fabric from H&M. 

They also come in navy blue and burgundy as is priced at SGD$49.90.

Or this one, with a contrast zip and drawstring.

Also from H&M, it comes in five colors. (SGD$39.90)

You can also try something printed. 

Like this dip dye check hoody (that's how they spelled it) from Topman.

If you are a bit sportier, you can choose a raglan hoodie.

This one is from Cotton On (SGD$44.95).

If you are a lot more sportier, try nylon instead.

Liking this gray and teal jacket from Cotton On.

Plus points, it is on sale now at SGD$20.00 only.

Of course you can also get hoodies from sportswear brands like adidas, nike, puma etc. The choice is yours.

See yah later!