flashes and paint.

last wednesday...

i spent the entire evening at a photo shoot that featured the new eco-friendly clothing line of renowned Filipino fashion designer

Puey Quinones.

photo: TheColourRed

i like him a lot. he's friendly and down-to-earth. not to mention, he's tremendously talented. i mean, sure. his stuff may not entirely go hand-in-hand with my personal style but i applaud him for incorporating art into his clothes. i best appreciate the distinct structural design of his pieces. very contemporary.

and oh. in case you're wondering... NOPE. i wasn't the photographer. and nope. i definitely didn't model. i was there to "morally" support my friend, Jules. the whole shindig's for her thesis and i just wanted to be there to help her out. but i ended up pigging out on barbecues and donuts instead. so i'm now apologizing for being such a useless nuisance. haha!

that's Bea, wearing one of the jackets from the said collection. if i'm not mistaken, the guys from Bilibid Prison were the ones who painted the them. i reckon it's Puey's way of helping out those prisoners, which i think is very noble. and yes, that's Jules, our incredible hostess, in blue (thanks, dear!).

and here's a shot of "the wall" at Puey's penthouse studio, which i think is cute.

so there you have it. i'll be posting all the other photos in my multiply. but for the meantime, here's a shot of us kids.

[L-R: Loris, Jules, Mike, Sha, Sean]

by the way, there will be an event on SEPTEMBER 6, 2008 at the PODIUM. the photos from the shoot will be exhibited, together with some of the clothes from Puey Quinones' collection. be there and check it out. let's all support Jules Syjuco and her team!

the bermuda shorts.

for some reason, i now have this sudden fondness towards shorts.

i know the "leggy" trend in men has been around for quite some time now, yet it wasn't until yesterday that i actually wore pseudo-short shorts (cut above the knee). i've always been a tad bit conscious about my legs since i've always thought they're not long or toned enough for display. as a matter of fact, i shocked myself yesterday for having had the guts to cuff my bermudas above the knee.

photo: the Sartorialist

it never really occurred to me how the length of one's shorts is actually essential to the look that one is trying to achieve. until this moment, that is. now i know why some men prefer to wear theirs shorter than the usual Quicksilver/ Billabong cut. i see that unlike boardies, they make my legs look longer and they make my entire outfit look sleeker. which apparently means, this can help make any guy look more proportioned and less sloppy. nice, 'di ba?

the British Army in Bermuda (where the shorts first became popular). circa 1930s.

but of course i'm talking about bermuda shorts. obviously, there are different kinds available in the market. these are more tailored and can oftentimes be worn in dressy occasions. take note that unlike cargo shorts or baggy khakis, its hem can be cuffed or un-cuffed around one to two inches above the knee. that means they're really made short. so don't just fold any type of pair you have lying around your closet thinking that you can use them for this look. 

some inspirations:

Louis Vuitton S/S 2009

Neil Barrett S/S 2009

Versace S/S 2009 (my favorite)

Veronique Branquinho S/S 2009

this is how i wore them. what do you think?

here's a few tips if you plan to wear these shorts:

fit is of primary importance. pick a trimmer style. avoid those loose baggy ones, unless you have big muscular legs. or else you'll end up having two toothpicks hanging below your torso. for the length: just above the knee is perfect. don't go too long OR too short (well, that's another story).

i also suggest you wear them with rolled-up long-sleeves or an open jacket. believe me, you won't go wrong with that. as for footwear: loafers, slip-ons, moccasins, and other dress shoes are the most appropriate. and yeah. please don't show your socks.

canvas and rope.

espadrilles.

i'm sure you've seen them around Zara. they're casual sandals with uppers made of  canvas (or cotton fabric) and flexible soles made of rope (or rubber molded to look like rope). if you're like me, you're also probably wondering why nobody has ever gotten them yet. or at least, you've never seen anyone wearing them here. 

photo: the Sartorialist

European men have been wearing them during the summer. it actually became quite a trend. personally, i like how they're shabby and chic at the same time. undoubtedly casual, but not at all rugged. unfortunately, it's a bit too late for me to be wearing them now (unless, of course, i go to the beach or anywhere sunny) since we're currently "enjoying" the rainy season.

espadrilles at the Gucci S/S 06 runway show.

wait. familiar ba?

oh. by the way, i can't help but post this photo.

yup. that's John F. Kennedy wearing his own pair.

it actually makes me want to go on a cruise. don't you think they're perfect for the Mediterranean islands?  i can just imagine myself walking around the shores of Rondinara beach, south-east of Corsica (France), in 'em sandals.

but yeah. baby steps. perhaps sa swimming pool muna ako for now.

the secret garden.

i have yet to read the original novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett (published 1909), but i think the 1993 film adaptation is simply phenomenal.

yesterday, i was able to watch it again on HBO. i remember seeing it for the first time as a child. and man, did i love it. i was completely captivated by this film, and apparently, i still am. that's why it really saddens me how they don't make movies like these anymore. i swear, the 90's was such a good decade for kids like me.

since this isn't a movie review (i'm not a critic), i won't be telling you about the film's plot and whatnot. nonetheless. it's already pretty obvious that i personally loved the movie, so i highly recommend that you watch it. if you already have, watch it again.

P.S.

the look reminds me of what i wore to a costume party back in '06.

by the way, this is one of the many Francis Ford Coppola films that i have a soft spot for. i'm truly a huge fan of his (and his daughter Sofia Coppola's) work. they've directed/produced a whole bundle of outstanding films that have fascinated both viewers and critics alike.

the school boys.

say hello to Nate Archibald and Chuck Bass.

they're two of the most popular school boys in the entire Western Civilization.

and then there's me, the most popular school boy

in the whole sean's-own-little-world. haha! 

last saturday was an interesting day for us EM boys. in honor of tradition, we Juniors were given our own blazers to signify our growth in the Program, or whatever explanation they have about it. 

in any case, i'm just really happy with how mine turned out. it fits me perfectly. i'm very much impressed with our tailor. i didn't expect it to be that impeccably-made. yay!

here's a photo of me with two of my closest friends in the program, Justin and Yuri.

compare us, if you must. ROFLMAO.

for Agnes.

meet the one and only hotNESs (pun intended).

last friday, we not only celebrated the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but we also celebrated the birthday of one of my most cherished friends, Agnes. i've known her since freshman year and she's always been remarkably beautiful (inside/out). and i say that with all sincerity.

happy birthday, gorgeous.

love you!

the end.

this week in school, i saw some people still wearing the Blair-inspired XL bow bands and the ever-so-popular shemagh/keffiyeh (or whatever you want to call it). if you're reading this and you've just realized that you're one of them, please, for the love of God, listen to my advice:

stop now to redeem your pogi points.

don't get me wrong. i'm not saying they're ugly or baduy. if you wear them with the right outfit and the right attitude, they're incredibly stylish. it's just that, Gossip Girl has already finished its first season and the whole Middle Eastern trend thing is no longer the rage. in other words, laos na 'yan.

Blair Waldorf.

it was nice and cute when she was still wearing it.

but she's already moved one. so should you.

destroy all the evidence! haha!

David Beckham.

celebrities loved the shemagh. you've gotta admit,

it was such a hot trend.

too bad the flame spread like wild fire.

everybody's wearing it now. and i mean everybody. not good.

it's time for them to retire, folks. they've had their fair share of fame.

yup. i also got into it. i even had four of them.

wore this last summer (which was already pretty late).

i've never worn them since. 

the frustration.

yes. i'm utterly frustrated.

man. i miss my long hair.

for some reason, it's not growing back as fast as is expected. forgive my vanity, but i think i looked better with bangs. haha! ugh. i hate waiting.

here's another frustration. i miss my old gang.

here i am with (bangs!) my friends Martin, Jiro, and Bart (respectively). this photo was taken three years ago. i think this was at Laureen's birthday party at Cuisine. i'm seriously missing the good ol' days. too bad Bart and Jiro transferred to different colleges. things were never the same after that.

oh well. enough with being emo. i just miss my hair.

ties and glasses.

bow ties and dorky glasses.

with my amazing friend Loris.

school is driving me nuts. sometimes i wish i was born a geek (but a ridiculously handsome one) so i'd effortlessly ace all my exams and look cute at the same time. haha!

see what i'm talking about? now that's what the ideal me should look like. oh. by the way, he's fully clad in Marc Jacobs.

the mini-me.

ladies and gentlemen, meet baby Enzo.

he is just too adorable!

check out his Ralph Lauren ensemble.

he's quite the dapper isn't he? i can't get over the turtleneck.

i want my own little brother. NO. wait. i think i want my own son instead.

for Reese.

meet my cousin.

i attended her party last night.

it was great.

happy birthday shobe.

love you!

the spasm.

today, i start. all of a sudden.