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Colored Flags

jessejakedaan — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 08:35:00 +0000

It is literally scorching hot now since it’s already summer and that is one thing that I really do not like about this season. It’s like deadly hot now! I mean, you can crack an egg in the middle of the road and leave it the to cook for about 10 minutes. Don’t ask… Yes! I tried it. Haha Good for us here in Cebu, the beach is just around the corner. Hurray! =)

These photos are from Bantayan. A very good friend of mine, Diane, asked me to go out and bask in the sun and enjoy the beach. I couldn’t say no! So we hopped in a bus and went there. It was really fun since we just camped out on the beach. There were not many tourists at the time so we had a good time chilling and relaxing.

It was really an adventure since we did not plan the trip. All we now was where we want to go and that we want to camp out on the beach, That’s it! Haha We had to walk alongside the beautiful shore to find a place where we were allowed to camp out. Good thing we found the perfect spot after 30 minutes of walking with our heavy back packs! It was fun, still.

Photos by: Dianne Acebedo

Shirt: American Eagle

Sunglasses: SM Accessories

Swim Shorts: Penshoppe

Flip Flops: Havaianas

I just noticed that I have always had the best memories every time I go to this island. This is why I keep coming back and I will be back there sometime next month. It was one of the best time I had with one of my best friends, Dianne. We did a lot of catching up and we will also be needing a lot of catching up specially that she is now engaged!

Ofcourse, I had one of the best times there with my girlfriend, Sophia. 3 days and 2 nights there with her was simply all I could ask for. Well, it doesn’t matter where though. As long as she is happy with me then it will be an awesome moment for me. =)

Okay, enough of the uber cheesiness from me. Now, about the look! This is what I wore when we were on our way back to the city. It is pretty basic since I want to get comfortable for the 3 hour trip back. Just wore a shirt and a pair of swim shorts. The abundant color is blue so I added warm colored accents such as the sun glasses and the flip flops to contrast from the blue. This also accentuates the yellow and orange highlights on the print of the shirt.

From Last Summer

jessejakedaan — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:55:00 +0000

Summer is just a few days away and I definitely haven’t been active here on my blog lately. Don’t you worry, I’ve just found a sweet spot on my schedule to squeeze in blogging. I really have a lot in store for you guys and I just can’t wait to share them with you!

Enough about me whining about my busy schedule and let’s get started with summer! This season is probably my favorite. I don’t exactly know why but there is just a very upbeat feel about it. Everyone is excited and loads of outdoor activities to look forward to. I can’t help but feel excited to hit the beach and chill or just simply hangout with friends.

These photos were actually taken last year. Yes! I know it’s long over due but it doesn’t seem like it is outdated at all. My girlfriend and I spent her birthday weekend at Bantayan Island and it’s one of our most memorable trips so far. Both of us have grown out of enjoying parties and loud clubs in town to as a means of having fun. We are now ecstatic about the gentle sound of the seashore and the peaceful charm of the island. I can’t wait to do just that this year.

Photos by: Sophia Sanchez

Button up: Penshoppe

Sunglasses: SM Accessories

Ripped Jeans: 21 Men

This is one of the looks that I clearly planned out. Whenever my girlfriend and I go on a trip or a short staycation, we always make sure that we have our looks laid out for each day. Sometimes, it’s more than one look per day. Okay! Most of the time it’s more than one look per day. Haha.

This one is all about the button up shirt. It is quite a statement piece but an understatement for summer. After all, it is the time when we can wear loud and bright colors to brush off the heat of the sun. I wore the button up with the a white tank top to neutralize the dynamic print. I then topped it off with ripped jeans and a straw hat to give the whole look a laid back feel and ease to it. I hope this look gives you ideas on how you want to pair up your clothes this summer! =)

Summer Chill

jessejakedaan — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 13:27:00 +0000

My introduction to summer was just how I wanted it to be. It was very chill and relaxing. My friend and I didn’t expect it to be spontaneous but hey it ended up to be one! Haha We had a little adventure and we got what we wanted. We had fun and peace of mind! =)

We were supposed to camp out on a famous camping site in Bantayan Island. When we arrived there, it turns out the site was closed due to reasons we are uncertain of. Anyway, we decided to look for other areas but we didn’t like the beach fronts of the two resorts we checked. So, we decided to have lunch before looking for other resorts.

After lunch, we decided to walk with our huge backpacks! Nope, we’re still not backpackers! Haha It was all good because we’re positive beings. Good thing my friend, Dianne, had an awesome idea of walking along the shoreline until we get to a beach front that we like! As you can see in the photos, we found the perfect spot. We laid our tents at Yooneek! It’s a lovely place and the vicinity was still peaceful since we came to the island a week before peak season starts!

Photos by: Dianne Acebedo

Swim Shorts: Penshoppe

Sunglasses: SM Accessories

I don’t know about you guys but I really find it convenient to wear a button up on the beach. I can take it off when I decide to swim and wear it again, unbuttoned, when I’m just chilling. Ofcourse, you still have to check if your button up is made of the right material. Something that would probably dry up fast. If you have one that’s hydrophobic, that would be great! Haha

The Turquoise swim shorts paired perfectly with my polka dotted button up. Yes, that button up has tiny multi colored dots on it! Haha I think it paired up just because of the blue draw string of my swim shorts. Okay, it could also be because they’re both on the same side of the color wheel! Eitherway, it works like a charm! =)

One Year

jessejakedaan — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:51:00 +0000

I can say this over and over again… it’s summer! Haha It’s a very fun season because there are loads of activities that you get to do with friends. You can go hang out on the beach, have an adventure, or go on a road trip! There’s still a lot you can do that I have not mentioned. So, yes! I’m jumping because of my overwhelming happiness. Haha

And I’m jumping again! I don’t know why my fellow bloggers know me for doing jump shots? Okay, maybe I know why. Haha But everyone else is doing it too! I don’t know what it is with jumping but it somewhat satisfies my need to express my immense happiness. Even in college, I tend to jump whenever I get too happy like passing a class in which I expected to have failed in. Haha If you see me jumping, then you know I can’t contain myself with so much happiness.

Photos by: Sophia Sanchez

Shirt: Suplado

Walk Shorts: Regatta

Shoes: Nike

Watch: Fossil

Sunglasses: H&M

Fedora: H&M

I have been meaning to wear this ensemble for less than a year now. I don’t know what happened that it took me this long to actually wear this look. That shirt, in particular, is a year old and I haven’t worn it. Well, I’ve worn it once… when these photos were taken! Haha It still had it’s tag on when I drew it out of my closet. I also have other unworn clothes in that closet in which I have yet to discover! Haha

Moving on! This look has black as its adhesive. Ofcourse, I mean metaphorically. It made the look cohesive. The neon print on the button up is statement enough to make this look stand out. I just chose a pair of shoes with a splash of orange so as to create a flow of colors throughout the look! =)

At The Park

jessejakedaan — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 03:13:00 +0000

I’ve always complained about how hot it is here in the Philippines. Well, it just got hotter! It’s summer and the heat from the sun is painfully hot. It’s so hot that my nose bled twice since last week. Haha Bloody! Right? Still, I’m beginning to have fun!

I don’t know what it is about this heat but every time summer comes people tend to be happier. I’m not particularly happy with the temperature but hey… if everyone’s happy then I can definitely cope with that!

We shot this look at the Sky Park in SM Seaside City Cebu. Yes, the look on my face in the photo above accurately describe how hot it is. Haha I braved to go outside that day because my girlfriend was ecstatic to go outside. Another reason is because no one was outside! Well, there were like only eight people and the park was huge. Haha So basically, there were none. Aside from rain, I really like it when there’s no one around.

Photos by: Sophia Sanchez

Shirt: H&M

Walk Shorts: Regatta

Shoes: B2

Watch: Fossil

Sunglasses: Kenneth Cole

I usually go for a laid back look simply because it’s easy and comfortable especially under the scorching sun. You just put on a shirt, a pair of short, shoes, and you’re good to go! However, I managed to make this look “put together”by coordinating the colors from head to toe. I wore a long sleeved shirt, instead, to add a little bit of sophistication and topped it all off with aviators.

Special shout out to Dianne for the shirt! Thank you so much!

You can also catch this look on Sunstar today! Grab one now! =)

Draw String

jessejakedaan — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:29:00 +0000

Summer is here! Everybody is probably itching for the beach or the nearest swimming pool. I am too but I’m not going to be as wild about it like last year. This time, I’m probably just going to keep my feet on Cebuano soil. Hey, everything here is already perfect for the season. Haha

Yes, there isn’t going to be that much in store for me this summer. Sad, right? Well not really! Haha I have new friends to hang out with by the beach and on a nearby island. I’ve got loads of ootd ideas for you guys. I also have a very close friend finally coming back here in Cebu by May. Electro Beach Festival at Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is happening this weekend. I hope to see you guys there. If you are going, give my shoulder a tap! Haha =)

I honestly did not know what to write for this article because it was for summer. It lasted for a week! Weird right? Who doesn’t have anything to write for one of the most exciting time of the year? Well I did. Last year was a blast because I traveled a lot. This time, I barely have plans… barely have anything to be excited about. I even felt so down because of it. But then I tried to turn things around and just thought of what’s exciting around me. Boom! I found reasons to be excited about. It’s not about where you’re going but rather who you are with! =) Now, I’m ecstatic!

Photos by: Sophia Sanchez

Button up: Dare to Dream

I wore this look during the Chinese New Year celebration at a neraby hotel. I know, it’s too summery for that . But hey! I’m that guy who wears a black Barong Tagalog simply because I know everyone is going to where a white one. Haha So, I’m that guy who wears a summer inspired outfit on Chinese New Year. It is after all the year of the monkey! Mokeys like bananas and bananas are tropical fruits. Tropical means summer! Okay, I’m just making that up! You get the point. Haha

This whole look is based on the button up I’m wearing from Dare to Dream‘s SS ’16 Collection. I just pared it with blue pants and my white tasseled loafers and topped it all off with a straw hat. That hat is about 4 years old now! Wow! Just realized that! Haha Anyway, I wanted to use a white belt to match my shoes but to my surprise… I don’t own a white belt. So, I just pulled out a draw string from my bag and there you go! A belt! Haha