What I WORE: Basics “The White Tee”

Men’s wear is as BASIC as we guys are..

As much as we want to make things complicated it’s all about being GWAPO (or handsome in English)

MEN want to dress up because we want to look FRESH..

Kinda like the guy out of shower.. (please nod your head..haha)

So this year my “WHAT I WORE” entries would be the BASICS..

How to build your strong WARDROBE fit for all occasion..

So to start with what’s the most basic of them all?

The FRESH WHITE TEE..

Or during my college days it was called the ZANJOE MARUDO look haha! (from PBB a local show that I watch..)

There are a lot of variety when choosing a white tee..

1.       COMFORT

I’m sure most guys would agree that we prioritize comfort than any other thing (right?)

My choice would be the one which is made with cotton..

2.       BRAND

Don’t get me wrong I am not that brand conscious but there are certain brands that I personally TRUST (big word! haha)

3.       FIT

Since I am not that guy with a small waist then FIT is important for me..

I would normally choose the fit that’s tight on the arms and a little loose on the torso..

So given these criteria in choosing a white tee here’s how I would rock this basic item and make it mine..

I paired it with a FADED GREY PANTS..

Then I chose to make it fun by using SNEAKS instead of a more serious footwear..

Then to add up that “ME” vibe I accessorized this basic look with a NAVY BLUE TRENCH (just to maximize the cold weather for the past few days)

 And a BROWN BELT + BLACK WATCH & BLACK SHADES..

This look is so wearable in a lot of ways..

Either hitting the MALL with FRIENDS..

Casual OFFICE LOOK..

And a lot more..

So that’s it STALKERS for my first look inspired by the WHITE TEE..

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Enjoy dressing up guys!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY

  Editor-In-Chief

Louie Ray Faundo

STALK FEATURE: STREET STYLE

Every now and then we feature cool kids wearing their cool OOTD’s on the streets..

So we have a fresh batch of stylish folks coming from my Alma mater LaSalle Dasma..

These we’re actually shot a longtime ago so I apologize for the uber long delay.. haha

STREET STYLE is something that emerged from CULTURE..

something very personal..

EDGY and has that extra SPUNK..

Something that will set you apart from the rest of the crowd..

Be either PREPPY..

GOTH..

PUNK..

And a lot more..

and yeah we live in a world where INTERNET presence is very important..

FACEBOOK..

INSTAGRAM..

TWITTER..

and the way we present ourselves to this MEDIA is very important..

not because we want to please everyone..

It's just because IT IS  YOU.

Anyway here are some of  my favorite shots from that shoot..

I hope you guys enjoy browsing through the shots!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY

  Editor-In-Chief

Louie Ray Faundo

What I WORE: “JERSEYS & BROGUES"

Gone are the days when JERSEYS are only worn inside the court when you play BALL..

I remember the days when I’m all sweaty wearing those JERSEY shirts back in high school..

Now JERSEYS are re-imaged into something that’s with a little more SWAG..

It’s COMFY but at the same time it’s LOW MAINTENANCE..   

WASH and WEAR..

No need to IRON..

Perfect for the WEEKEND GETAWAY..

WARNING:

Jersey’s wont absorb your SWEAT and since It’s quite HUMID here in the country then you might want to consider wearing an INSIDE SHIRT..

So for today’s look we need a  JERSEY shirt.. (TOPMAN)

I bought this from their CRAZY mid-year SALE about a month ago..

Then DENIM pants (HUMAN)..

Black LEATHER BROGUES (BENCH)..

I saw these from their instagram account and I knew from that point that I wanted them..

my brown brogues are getting a little old and worn so I knew that this purchase will do wonders for my closet..

you could use this pair for your FORMAL GET-UP in the OFFICE..

CASUAL LOOK in the CAMPUS..

and your STREET STYLE outfit on WEEKENDS..

Then ACCESSORIES (to add a touch of DETAILS..)

such as BAG (METRO)..

a BLACK CAP..

bold WRIST WATCH.. (JAPAN)

and PRINTED SOCKS.. (MEMO)

and as I always say I try to make everything MINIMAL by not putting TOO MUCH COLORS..

I just went around the palette of BLUE.. BLACK.. and WHITE.. 

So that’s it guys for this week’s “WHAT I WORE”..

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Have fun dressing up STALKERS!

STALK Editor-In-Chief

Louie Ray Faundo

STALK PORTRAITS: LUIS ASISTIO III

Here’s one of the nicest guys I've met during my adventures last year in the hunt for STYLISH folks in the metro for a magazine last year..

Meet Luis Asistio III..

Wearing this classic blazer paired with chinos and blue long sleeved shirt and brown brogues..

You can never go wrong with NEUTRALS and BLUE..

Just get the RIGHT FIT and I’m sure you guys would look great in this palette..

Perfect for  OFFICE MEETING  or a casual DATE look.

Enjoy dressing up STALKERS!

 STALK Editor-In-Chief

Louie Ray Faundo

What I WORE: “COUNTING STARS”

Hi STALKERS it’s been awhile since my last outfit post.

My schedule is just crazy lately..

but thank GOD for giving us amazing WEEKENDS..

to have FUN and ENJOY LIFE.

Anyway almost a year ago I was given an opportunity to judge a FASHION SHOW for the high school students of “Colegio De San Agustin” in Makati..

and the experience is just a DREAM COME TRUE..

just like being NIGEL BARKER (photographer judge on America’s Next Top Model) haha..

special thanks to my good friend Lhyn Austerio for the trust.

So the question is what do you wear on an event like this?

Since I am a “JUDGE” then I have to be a little formal..

But since it’s a fashion event as well then I have to be (a little..) un-PREDICTABLE.   

So I had no choice but to wear my only neutral casual coat (Penshoppe) paired with a button down white long sleeves (Bangkok)  then a printed tie (Bangkok)..

Then since I have to spice this look up I chose this unusual colored trouser  (Bangkok)..

Yeah it’s in a shocking red shade..haha
then lastly these Brogues (SM Department Store)which is a MUST have for every guy out there.

So again the key into this whole look is to manage the COLOR SCHEME (Neutrals + Color Pop) and the PRINTS (no over powering print on print)..

so that It would blend together into a clean & polished look that guys could definitely sport on special occasions.

So that’s it for now STALKERS!

Enjoy dressing up for SUCCESS.

STALK Editor-In-Chief

Louie Ray Faundo

What I WORE: SPORTY LUXE

I was NEVER the SPORTY type.

I am COMPETITIVE..

but NOT sporty.

I love ADVENTURES..

but not with SPORTS.

It could be because of the fact that I had really BAD EXPERIENCES with sports..

And I easily get injured..

It was just not for ME.

Well I am writing this blog not because of sharing my past with sports but because I hated the fact that the only shoes I had back then for everything was my PAIR of BASKETBALL SHOES.

Well not that I am complaining. Haha

It was just NOT ME.

Baggy tops + Basketball shoes + huge denim pants .. ? CRAZY!

So here’s a look that I came up with that we guys could wear with our RUBBER SHOES in a more fashionable way (Just so that you won’t look like you just got out off the court) haha.

So I paired this RUNNING SHOES of mine with some PRINTED SOCKS..

Then I chose to wear this cute SHORTS from (Folded & Hung) then this old KNITTED SWEATER from (Regatta)and this long-sleeved shirt under just to create that PREPPY JOCK look.

I just had to make sure that the details don’t over power each other.

The technique is BOLD PRINTS + MICRO PRINTS..

Choice of COLOR is also IMPORTANT.

So for this look I chose BLUE as the one TONE that would make it more PUT-TOGETHER.

And oh lastly some NERDY GLASSES and that GOLD wrist watch (Casio) --which is a come back..silver is just becoming too overrated in the accessories world.. and that's to complete the whole look.

Have FUN dressing up STALKERS!

Editor-In-Chief

Louie Ray Faundo  

What I WORE: Maroon Coat + Brown Leather Bag (look #2)

Hi STALKERS! I am finally back on the radar after being sooo busy with work and some events that I had to attend to.. (feeling celebrity lang.. haha) anyways I am back from a recent holy week trip that I would post in a few days..

I just feel REFRESHED..

And REVIVED..

Specially that we’ve celebrated EASTER this past Sunday at the Mall Of Asia ARENA with Brother Bo Sanchez’s “The Grand Easter FEAST” where I’ve learned so much about GOD and his unconditional love for us.

So anyway I feel sooo INSPIRED to blog today. I am starting with this collaboration of mine with my good friend ELMER about his awesome locally made bags from Marikina.

Yeah It is local and that’s why I am blogging about it.

Well as you guys noticed one STALK’s vision and mission is to help promote local talent.

And truly these bags deserve a spot on our list.

Check out some of my personal favorites from the collection.  

Anyway here’s the second look from the “MAROON FIVE” challenge where I need to create five different looks using this maroon coat that I’ve recently bought for a wedding of a good friend of mine.

For this look my BASE was the same COAT + NAVY PANTS.

Then I wore this pullovers that I bought from a TIANGGE in Tagaytay last year which just makes the look more of “IN THE NAVY”..  

Then these brown leather BROGUES from SM Department store.

And I just accessorized the whole look with..

brown leather bag + clear glasses

Where can you wear this?

It’s perfect for the OFFICE. (I do wear this in the office myself..)

Wear it on Sundays at the CHURCH (given that your church is air-conditioned..)

Or wear it on casual BUSINESS MEETINGS or even around the CAMPUS during your SUMMER classes.

Just always remember to wear something that fits you and your personality and I’m sure you’ll definitely stand out with this look.

For orders and inquiries you may contact my friend

through instagram: iam_elmer / 09174695617

Have fun dressing up STALKERS!

Editor-In-Chief

Louie Ray Faundo

Volume III Issue II: “Little BLACK Riding Hood”

“It was my parents who decided to call me YAPO.. how or why is still a mystery to me.”

I met “YAPO” a year ago.

It was when I had a project with STATUS Magazine to find fashionable individuals for their street style feature called “GoSEE”. I was just walking around a mall in the south and this amazingly fierce gal in black passed by.. I just knew at that moment that the mag would love her style.. and yes they did. Later on her look was published on the mag and the rest was history.  

What people don’t know about “YAPO” is that she is the complete opposite of how she packages herself through her clothes..

she’s SWEET..

BUBBLY..

FUN..

HUMBLE..

which really makes her interesting. I remember having that crazy panic attack back then when I needed to ask her to pose for STATUS’s GoSEE. I seriously felt like a STALKER who checks her out. Haha! Anyways I asked her on how her style evolved she said that when her father died they (with her little sister) lived with some of their relatives while their mom was working abroad.

So when shopping I don't have someone who would say "you should wear this" or "This would suit you better.." I just buy what appeals to me and wear it.

She just buys what appeals to her and when she started blogging her readers started giving her feedback about how they liked her unique sense of style.. so she worked on that unique look of hers.

Yapo defines her style as a mixture of Japanese fashion, street style and avant-garde which only favors black and white.

She adds..

“I wouldn't exactly call my style Goth although it is the easiest word I can find when strangers approach me and ask.”

I remember her telling me stories about how random strangers and street vendors would try to tease or make fun of her unusual style (to the extent that they would sometimes poke her accessories and pretend that they got hurt)  she would just IGNORE them since at the end of the they their FEEDBACK won’t matter to her.

So I started wondering on how do boys react to this UNIQUE STYLE? She says that her boyfriend does not mind at all. I felt that confidence inside her that you don’t usually see with other girls.

She says..

“I don't know. Since I know my style isn't for everyone, I learned not to think about how boys (or girls) would react to me nor wait for them to react or to express it.” 

She explains that if ever that she would have a daughter in the future.. she might not encourage her daughter to pursue this style but as long as she would find joy and fulfillment in it and remains true to herself then it would be FINE.

If you guys think that her style was this dark when she started then think twice. Yapo used to be really colorful back then (like powerpuff girl colorful.. haha) and she was chubby cute too! (sorry you might kill me now..haha). I guess her fascination with a dark character from “Lord of the Rings” is what turned her into this cool dark girl.  Most of YAPO’s influences now are from bloggers such as Shui Tsang (shuitsang.com) and Watarubob (@watarubob on IG) who are both known for STREET STYLE. Yapo has been blogging for a couple of years now at www.yaporu,net which already has gained its own niche of readers from all over the globe. Recently she had the opportunity to shine brighter as local accessories brand “OS” had her model some of their coolest pieces.

“Youth is so beautiful let us not be afraid of expressing ourselves and experimenting. We all co-exist and deep inside us is a hope we can change the world into better no matter how small we are.”

She says when asked If what’s the legacy that she would want to leave her readers. This is the reason why YAPO is just a perfect cover girl for STALK. She is just full of substance and she believes that her fashion could inspire a lot of kids that It’s ok to be DIFFERENT.

She makes “DIFFERENT” such a positive term..

And that’s why she’s STALK worthy.

 FIN.

Credits:

Photographed by Louie Ray Faundo

Model Yapo

Shoot Assistant Jolly Bilangdal