A few months back, I was fortunate enough to visit Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was my first time and I was beyond excited. I was given a very specific itinerary which was exactly what I needed. I was able to meticulously plan out my looks for each of our temple visits.

This was part of the itinerary that was also time specific. We had to leave the hotel at around 4 AM to catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat. After the sunrise, we were also set to go back to the hotel and eat breakfast before heading out, again, to tour around the other temples.

Taking note of the time and knowing exactly how Angkor Wat looks like at sunrise, I knew what I wanted to wear. I also knew it wasn’t going to be as hot and/or humid considering we’ll be there just before the break of dawn.

I know we were in Cambodia but I wanted to emulate someone who is taking ootd shots around the castles in Europe while while having that dusk vibe influence in India. It’s a little hard to explain but it’s a clear vision in my head. I think the ootd shots shows exactly what I mean. haha

This is the look I came up with. I wore this cream colored long sleeved shirt to start with. It falls perfectly right off my shoulders which makes it look a little relaxed. I just kept some parts unbuttoned too. If you look closely, it has textured lines with a few patterns. It’s very subtle which was perfect so that I could pair it with my Dior burgundy patterned scarf. That way, the patterns do not clash at all nor does it become a confusing eyesore.

The pants are also in burgundy to tie in with the scarf. They are tailored to bring in structure to the look. Still, I pin rolled the hem to maintain that somewhat relaxed feel. Wore super dark brown loafers with a mustard layer on it’s sole. Details! Always look for details to match with other pieces on your look. That single layer matches with the mustard line on the scarf which is why it works well with the whole outfit.

I finished the look with these round sunglasses. I did not expect them to work with my face shape since they are quite small. To my surprise, they did perfectly well. I also love the orange gradient lens. It gave me that dusk in India vibe. Haha

I still have a couple of outfits from this trip. Promise to post them soon. Those might give you ideas on what to wear and consider on your next trip both domestic and abroad.

Montebello Villa Hotel invited me along with my friends, Ching Sadaya of chingsadaya.com and Chennie Montero of @chenniemontero on YouTube, for a fun shoot. This was also in partnership with Tour de Cebu 2019. Ofcourse, the first question I had in mind was, “What should I wear?” The 1978 film ‘Grease’ is what immediately popped in my head! Well because… vintage cars!

This look was literally easy to put together since I already had a concept in mind. Also, the pieces needed for this look are literally staple wardrobe basics.

I started off with a plain white shirt that’s somewhat fitting. Not too tight, though. You don’t want to look like you’re about to break out of that shirt. I paired it with a pair of black jeans. They are a little washed out to put a subtle rugged texture to the look. Topped it all off with this vintage black leather jacket. All thank to my grandpa for that! You can also opt to wear a black denim jacket for this.

In true grease fashion, I wore white socks and black leather shoes. Cuffed my jeans to show off those white socks and we have the complete look!

I made some really small changes to somewhat update the look. I switched the black leather belt for a black military belt. Also chose to wear over sized wayfarers instead of aviators. Last was the cuffing. I went for a pin roll to create a more modern silhouette for the jeans.

That’s it! It was relatively easy coming up with this look. The only thing that was hard for me was the humidity. Haha Wearing a leather jacket outdoors on a gloomy day may look good but it’s seriously a bad idea in my case.

Shout out to Ryan Seismundo for these photos. You, my friend, are an incredible photographer!

Tretorn is back in the Philippines and it is proving that this classic is timeless. This brand dates back a century in the industry and dates back decades in its presence here in the Philippines. With that said, they know what they are doing when it comes to shoes. More than that, they have perfected this particular silhouette to become your daily driver.

The pair I am wearing in the photos is the original design and color combination of The Nylite! White with a dark blue wing. it is considered as the first ever luxurious sports shoe. However, prices start at Php 3,790.00 only. Trust me, it is worth every single penny!

In full honesty, I really thought that this is going to be just like any pair of shoes out there. To my surprise, the moment I tried it on, I couldn’t stop saying, “Wow!” These are the most comfortable shoes I have worn so far. Seriously! I have also tested these over time. I wore these through my endless walks on my trips, at the office, in the gym, and even I go out for errands. After all that, they never failed to keep my feet comfortable. These also come in a wide variety of color combinations and material combinations to suit your style.

I chose the white Nylite with dark blue wings simply because it’s their original color combination and that makes this truly a classic. Aside from that, it’s very easy to mix and match with countless outfits. With this look, I opted to go for the fool proof t-shirt and jeans look. Paying homage to the word ‘classic’. Of course, I put in a subtle twist. Instead of wearing a plain white round neck t-shirt, I wore a white button down shirt with chest pockets. Also, wore a dark blue printed back pack to tie in the dark blue wing to the whole outfit. This look is all about comfort too!

Tretorn makes sturdy and comfortable shoes. I say that without any single doubt in my body because I, myself, have been using these shoes for a long time. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a pair. I promise that you won’t regret it because you can practically use this in whatever activity you have on your daily routine.

Tretorn shoes are available at you nearest Res Toe Run store! =)