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Someone suggested that I should start a personal style blog. And I thought to myself, "Why not?" It could be really fun. Or not. Anyhoo, this is my little hole-in-the-wall of vintage finds, style obsessions and the sort. Let's not take things too seriously around here, shall we?

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Floral Pastels
POSTED ON : Sunday, 16 June 2013

There's usually this stigma of being effeminate or ladylike when it comes to wearing floral prints (for guys of course). Well, I'm gonna make a little confession here. I'm OBSESSED with floral prints. And it's not even like a mild obsession, I would grab anything I see that's floral and nice. Does that make me any less manly than I already am? I don't think so. Get over your manhood issues and start rocking them, will ya? HAHAHA all right I kid. I, for one, used to be really shy with floral as well. So much for playing the nonchalant guy.

I guess once you have succumbed to what they call "flower power", it's hard to look back. These days, there is a multitude of designs, styles, colours etc. Gone are the days where we only have run-off-the-mill Hawaiian vacation shirts. It really comes down to your personal taste as to which sort of floral print appeals to you the most. They are not always about bold patterns and loud colours y'know. So if you're new to this and do not wish to overdo the bloom, I say go for more subtle prints and neutral tones. They attract less attention and are much easier to go with your wardrobe staples, don't you think?

I love this shirt that I got from United Colors of Benetton (or you can get it here as well). Shades of grey with well appointed floral accents that are not screaming out. I decided to keep it clean with a simple pair of chinos, I like how it adds a pastel touch to the entire ensemble. Overall, one of my personal favorite looks. What do you think?

On Me: Floral Print Shirt by United Colors of Benetton, Washed Red Chinos by Dockers, Shades by Komono, Watch by Triwa, Chukkas by Timberland, Briefcase by Bally (Thrifted)

Photography: Amanda Wong
When she's not going awww over cats (Bengal cats in particular) or busy editing tons of photos, she's flaunting her "muscles" and trying to upkeep her "manly" image which I would consider a flop HAHA (a good thing really, she's an amazing girl through and through). I'm lucky enough to have her input and photography expertise on this entry despite her busy schedule. With possibly more collaborations to come, I would like to offer my sincere thanks in the form of drinks. Or kittens. Jokes on the latter :)

Labels: All-Over Prints Shirt, colored pants, colors, Floral, Floral Prints, men's style, menswear, Spring, style blog, trends

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No Sweat Summer Style: Stripes & Colors
POSTED ON : Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Anyone who knows me would know that I'm a huge fan of stripes. Striped basics are just so versatile; they could go with everything. By itself, I think it just has that summer appeal that I like. Well for a fact, we ARE staying in Singapore.

So if you like to keep things casual yet not look too shabby, stripes are the perfect choice of wear. And as the season tips in favor of a kaleidoscopic palette, I decided to indulge in some brighter tones to keep things fresh. When it comes to colors, it's not always about making bold statements with wild color combinations. I prefer to add a subtle chromatic touch to an otherwise neutral outfit.

Saturated pants like the one I'm wearing are usually great to add that right amount of pop that doesn't get you stares. Straying away from my penchant for more earthly tones, there are a few things to take note when wearing such colored pants:

First of all, don't wear the same color in other pieces (unless it's an accenting color but not recommended still) - that will make you look like a real-life teletubby. Seriously.

Always find the right composition. If you want to commit to a colored pants, you gotta keep the top pretty simple. The pants should be the main color draw and toning it down with neutrals like blue or grey could work really well.

Feel comfortable in your own skin. Or in this case, the color you're wearing. Do not choose a color that you will feel out of place in, since your legs make a good half of your body and that pretty much says everything. (For me, bright orange makes me feel like I'm one giant walking carrot)

If you'd like to have a deeper insight into the use of color palettes, I always go to Color Collective as my source of inspiration. Enjoy experimenting y'all!