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Monochrome Tigers

jessejakedaan — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 08:23:00 +0000

I miss my gray/grey hair. However, I would never go back to dying my hair again. It took so much time and effort to maintain. Still, we never know. I might go back at it again. Haha It was the time when almost anything I wear was elevated simply because my hair was gray/grey. It was also strange how I automatically did not mind the stares I get every time I go out. I’m not sure but I think it’s because I just don’t care what other people think. There are only a few people I know whose thoughts matter.

If you are the type of guy who finds it a bit awkward in playing around with print then here’s a tip for you. Black and white is the easiest and the most basic hues you will encounter. don’t get me wrong because that is a good start. You don’t have to dye your hair. Haha You can start with black and white prints. You can also opt for prints that only take up 25% to 50% of the shirt. That way, you can smoothly transition to color and shirts that are in full print.

Photos by: Sophia Sanchez

Pullover: Topman

Pants: Topman

Sunglasses: Penshoppe

It does take time to learn how to play with prints and color. It is very tricky. Don’t you worry! Once you get the hang of it, you will mix and match like it’s in the back of your head. Just take small steps. Don’t get me started with proportions. I don’t know how Koreans do it but they are really good at it. Well, that is for another blog post. Just stick with the basics for now and put a little spin to it.

this whole look revolved around my shirt. I had to tone down the other elements because of the pullover. Hey, how often do you see a guy with a lot of Tigers printed on a jersey pullover? Anyway, I just put on white khaki pants and a pair of black leather shoes. Topped it off with black framed sunglasses. It’s that simple! Just 3 items and 1 accessory!

Open Field

jessejakedaan — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 05:05:00 +0000

This is one of my favorite spots in Cebu. I know it’s not much. It’s just a random area in SRP but I like the feeling being there. It reminds me of home. Fields that stretch for miles beside the road instead of buildings cramped beside one another. Just looking as far as you can without obstructions. That is why I like it there. Hey! If you look the other way, you get to see the Mactan channel too. =)

My life is getting busier day by day and I couldn’t be more thankful for all the blessings that come my way. However, we all need that small window between our schedules to let our minds breathe. Always take a breather no matter how quick it is. It will rejuvenate you mind allowing those creative juices to flow!

Photos by: Sophia Sanchez

Boots: 21 MEN

Watch: Guess

Shirt: 21 MEN

Tattered Pants: Bershka

Bag: Coach

Every now and then, Sophia and I always make sure that we have those little breaks to chill in between our hectic schedules. We also make sure that we have fun in what we are doing. That way, we would not feel like we’re working because we had fun. This also results to authentic and genuine output.

I know have been on and off in blogging but I definitely have a lot in store for you guys. Don’t you worry, I now have a schedule to fit squeeze in blogging. Haha

Now, about the outfit! I rarely wear sleeveless shirts. Well, unless I’m at the beach then I’d probably be wearing tank tops most of the time. In the city, that’s a different story. I just don’t find it appropriate. The cut of this sleeveless shirt somewhat makes it okay for me to wear in the city. I paired it with ash colored tattered pants and black chelsea boots!

Seaside Serenity

jessejakedaan — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 01:21:00 +0000

My girlfriend and I love chilling at SM Seaside. Well, if we really want to chill then we’d drive to the beach or up to the mountains but this one is when we only have little time to spare. For one, the mall is huge! There are also not that many people around. There are also a lot of venues where we can shoot our ootd’s! Haha

We usually go there as soon as the mall opens. Guess why? Yes! There aren’t that many people going to the mall in the morning. Haha Also, by the time people come swarming in, we’re already inside the cinema. Haha As much as I love to party occasionally and meet people, I don’t like crowds most of the time.

I actually recycled this look from our CFB Christmas Dinner. I didn’t get to take a good picture of this look and I like this look. So I wore the whole ensemble again just to get a good set of photos of it. We just used my Huawei P9 for this because I didn’t want to bring the bulky DSLR. Hey, I bet you barely even notice the difference! Haha

Photos by: Sophia Sanchez

Sunglasses: Kinetix

Watch: Seiko

Shirt: H&M

Khakis: Oxygen

Shoes: H&M

The theme of our CFB Dinner was “Serenity and Rose Quartz” which was based on the Pantone colors for 2016. Ofcourse, we chose that so our clothes will be very well coordinated. Haha I really wanted to wear something rose quartz because that would be something unexpected from me of that time. As we all know, it was difficult to find rose quartz colored clothing for men in 2015. Now, its everywhere! Obviously, I went for serenity and it worked well between my girlfriend and I. She wore a terno rose quartz separates. Just paired my button up with khakis to warm up the coldness of the color serenity. The white low down high cuts balanced out the look by counteracting the ‘prim and proper’ feel of the button up and the khakis. =)

Messy

jessejakedaan — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 09:51:00 +0000

I’ve always wanted to pull off something messy, hence the title. However, I was always uncertain because I might end up looking like someone who did not take a shower for more than a week. Or is that the look I’m aiming for? haha A bit confusing ei?

Okay, I was not opting for that look. I wanted to look like I just didn’t care and I think I got that vibe. First thing, it was scorching hot and I’m wearing pieces in gray and black. Second, I’m wearing a pair of high cuts on the beach. Haha I guess that screams, “I don’t care!” Whatever I’m wearing, it would still be scorching hot for me, anyway.

Photos by: Sophia Sanchez

Sunglasses: SM Accessories

Shirt: DIY

Shorts: Regatta

Sneakers: Converse

Believe it or not, I tie dyed that shirt myself. Okay, maybe I did a really bad job at it but hey… I like it! Haha I just cut the sleeves off, tied a knot at the middle, and threw it in a pot of boiling dyed water. After that, it was easy styling with the shirt. I wanted a full black on black look for the beach but that’s for another blog post. Stay tuned for that one! Anyway, I just went for my black shorts and curduroy black chucks with white soles. Also kept my hair messy for added effect. Held myself from going to the barber shop just to make this look legit! Haha

By the way, did I mention that I only used my phone for these photos? Haha Yes, these were taken by a phone. Specifically, the Huawei P9. I almost forgot these weren’t DSLR photos. I guess the Leica dual camera set up really works! =)

Going Somewhere

jessejakedaan — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 11:20:00 +0000

I’ve noticed that everyone’s booking flights left and right with Hong Kong as a common destination. Well, I haven’t booked any flights at all. Yes, I’m being left behind but all is well. I probably won’t be traveling anytime soon because 2016 is definitely not my year… again! Haha Hopefully soon, though. That said, you might be wondering where I was heading with this look carrying a leather duffel bag.

I was just off to a series of shoots for the blog and realized that the bag was an awesome accessory to complete the look! Haha And so I used it aside from just using it to contain all the clothes for the shoot. Not going somewhere out of town but you guys can pull this look if you really are going beyond the shores of your hometown! =)

Photos by: Jean C. Yu

Pull Over: Dare to Dream

I got this pullover from Dare to Dream and as usual, it’s awesome! Haha I like how it has a soft lining underneath which actually came as a surprise. It’s very comfortable and warm. Anyway, like I’ve always said. You can revolve you look with one piece. In this look, the focus is the pullover so I paired it with pieces with colors reminiscent to it. I just decided to wear plains since the pullover already has texture. It’s also very convenient because I can just easily slip into these pieces after the shoot. You don’t have to sacrifice style to accommodate convenience. It’s not hard to have both either. =)

Day One

jessejakedaan — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:30:00 +0000

What do you do when you’re girlfriend is off to her first day of work? You drive her there, wish her well, and dress up for it! Haha Okay, you don’t have to dress up for it but it won’t hurt if you do. Day one was nerve racking for my girlfriend, Sophia Sanchez. I know how ridiculously and unrightfully draining her previous job was. So I totally get why she was so nervous getting into another job and the least I could do is to be there for her.

While she was overthinking a lot of scenarios that might happen to her, I was excited for her! It’s an awesome opportunity for her to explore design skills. I know this time she’ll be respected as an architect and this time her voice will matter. I couldn’t be any prouder!

Photos by: Sophia Sanchez

Pull Over: Dare to Dream

Walk Shorts: Regatta

Shoes: B2

Fedora: H&M

Aside from her amazing new job, I get to have more Jesse time! Haha For those who are wondering how her first day went, she had fun! The total opposite of what she thought. Anyway, this is what I wore. It’s a simple combination of black and grey. I paired the pullover with plain black pieces so as not to compete with the pattern. I wanted to highlight that. The walk shorts, on the other hand, made the look have a bit of that laid back feel. The fedora is just a cherry on top to complete the look! =)