What I WORE: PROM SEASON

                     Hi STALKERS it has been a crazy month for me.. trying to balance everything from the office to blogging and working on the next cover of STALK (which is still a work in progress). 
                     Since we are celebrating "LOVE" this month then it only means that the prom season has begun. Back in high school "PROM" has been very memorable occasion for me.. it was LIFE CHANGING. I was a late bloomer back then.. I guess it helped that I did not rush on "GROWING UP". I remember that I was still playing with action figured toys back in second year high school.. dressing up was not really my priority back then. Until my third year in high school.. things started to changed slowly.. I was becoming more conscious of how I look and how  people see me. I started "DIE-eting" - since I was overweight back in high school fitting in my clothes was such a challenge.. then PROM came and I won the title as the "PROM PRINCE".. I am still clueless up til this date on how was I able to get that title. All I can think of is that they might have seen the "TRANSFORMATION" of myself that night. So my goal this month is to "INSPIRE" most of my readers with ideas on what to wear to the big PROM NIGHT.
                   So here's the first IDEA.. I'm wearing my most worn item in my closet which is this "GREY COAT" (Penshoppe) which I think is just basic for men's clothing for PROM. I paired it with this black pull overs (ZARA) and plain black trousers (Bangkok) and these BROGUES from SM Department store. This look is perfect for boys who is on the "CHUBBY" side. The all black top and bottom just creates that slim and taller figure and the neutral toned coat just adds a kick to the whole look. I used a brown belt that matches this BROGUES (SM Department Store) and lastly to complete the  whole look accessorize with a neutral toned watch and you've got yourself a dapper look for prom. 

I'll be posting more looks for the next weeks to come.
Thanks to my lil sis Lovely Faundo for these shots.

STALK Editor-In-Chief
Louie Ray Faundo

What I WORE: “Classic Vs. Trendy”

               Ever since my college days – dressing up has been a big part of who I am.. and discovering one’s own unique style definitely takes time. The big challenge for me back then was availability of “funds” –and im sure most students could relate to this. Well back then I would always invest on a good pair of “DENIM JEANS” (P400 from Bench if its on sale) and a couple of plain black and white shirts – then I’d usually go to “Vintage Shops” or what we call “Ukay-Ukay” to find amazingly cheap “Jackets”. I just usually work on the styling to make it my own. Lastly the biggest challenge for me back then was buying  “SHOES”—there wasn’t enough (cheap) brands to choose from back then since my shoe size was size 11 already back in college. I was just thankful that I had relatives in the U.S who were kind enough to send me pairs of shoes at least once or twice a year.

So my point is that it took me awhile to build my closet - It all started with looking for basic pieces with the right fit.. and then after that’s the time when you should buy “TREND”y stuff so you could easily mix and match all your basics with the trendy ones -- Since “TRENDS” are usually “FADS” or “CRAZE”; things that won’t last that long because they are only popular for a short period of time (not good investments)

Anyways here’s what I wore that I’d like to share with y’all –I started this look with The classics / basic ones like the Brown Jacket that I got on SALE (Penshoppe) and plain dark blue trousers (from Bangkok)and of course my plastic eyewear that I brought from a TIANGGE. All of these are pretty much basics which could be worn a thousand times with a whole kind of looks –all with GOOD quality and they are crazy AFFORDABLE.

Then let’s talk about the “TREND” – starts with this micro printed long sleeved top (from BANGKOK) –looks pretty basic but the micro prints make it such a fad. Then these brown boots (also from Bangkok) that I accessorized with these printed socks (from OXYGEN) to create that edgy vibe to my usual preppy look.

So my challenge to you guys is to invest on basic items (which shouldn’t be expensive)-so that you have a working closet which has pieces that you could mix and match for the years to come. Just make sure that you get the right fit and quality and Im sure that you’re on your way to the STYLISH person that you could be.

Special Thanks to my little sister Lovely Faundo for taking these shots on the amazing Manila Film Center.

Have fun reading and dressing up STALKERS!

                

BLESSED On My First Client Shoot For 2014

                        I would normally shoot clients for their set cards or pregnant photos but this is my first time to shoot a "BABY" for her first birthday -- 
                        I've learned a couple of things from this experience..
1. Making the baby "SMILE" takes a whole lot of "PATIENCE"
2. Outdoor shoot is great but consider the fact that the baby might get irritated because of the weather condition.
3. I would need whole lot of props to create a magnificent set.

But anyways I'll get the hang of it.

Here are some of the shots from our shoot yesterday morning with my uber cute baby model "Patricia" --

Enjoy the SHOTS STALKERS!

STALK Editor-In-Chief
Louie Ray Faundo    

What I WORE: Casual Sporty Look

                       I used to hate Sundays.. for the main reason that It's the day that reminds me that I only have a couple of hours left before the weekend is over and for the same reason that Monday is coming. 
                       The GREAT news is that I am over that idea now.. Sunday is my most awaited day of the week.. and that is because of my renewed faith as a Catholic through #TheFeast with Bo Sanchez. It just nourishes my spirit and gets me prepared for the coming week. Anyways here's what I wore yesterday for our "SUNDATE" --

                     
                             So I've decided to go for a sporty casual look -- starting off with this blue knitted top from Gap (courtesy of my dear friend John Saavedra.. Thank you haha..) then I paired it with this Maroon chino pants that I got from Bangkok and lastly this red David Beckham Adidas shoes (courtesy of my ever thoughtful relatives from the U.S) then accessories -- White bold wrist watch from Unlisted by Kenneth Cole and these amazing glasses from the streets of the metro haha.. 
                             Well this is the first time that I've tried wearing red pants on red shoes but it just proves that trying out new things does payoff most of the time. Just always make sure that you purchase the right fit and it will definitely look good on you. The stripes on my top just creates that broad shoulder look that guys would normally go for and it makes you focus on the upper body and not the belly. So for my figure conscious readers it is important that we wear something that would help us look great despite the hidden bulges here and there.

(special thanks to my lil sister "Lovely" for taking this amazing photographs)

So that's it for this weeks What I WORE..

Have fun reading STALKERS!

STALK Editor-In-Chief
Louie Ray Faundo

EDITORIAL: "YINYANG" (whole set)

Hi STALKERS!

           Here's the whole set of our latest issue entitled "YINYANG" -- with model John Louie Fernandez -- special thanks to our very hardworking shoot assistants Jose MAdrid Jr. and Jolly Bilangdal I.

Have fun browsing the shots STALKERS!

EDITOR's NOTE: "YIN & YANG"

Hi STALKERS! It's a new month again and a great start for most of us especially for those of our fellowmen who we're struck by typhoon Yolanda -- I believe that there's a "GOODNESS" in everyone -- on the the contrary I do believe that we all do have our "BAD" sides as well.. for this issue we have our model John Louie Fernandez -- with a two cover issue -- one showing his BADASS side and the other the (sexy) innocent side of him. The URBAN dictionary defines BADASS as Ultra-cool motherfucker who radiates confidence in everything he does and carves his own path. 

P.S 
We apologize that there was a huge delay with the latest issue since we felt that it was not the right time yet since the country was in great chaos for over the past two weeks --

Anyway here's the first cover for this month's issue --

Enjoy the BADASS cover STALKERS!

STALK Editor-In Chief
Louie Ray Faundo

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PUBLISHED WORK On STATUS Magazine's GoSEE Page..

Hi STALKERS!

                                      I just feel great to be back bloggin again. Anyways for those peeps who have constantly checkin my posts on our Facebook page (Stalk Online Magazine) and Instagram (stalk_lewis06) Thank you so much..
                                      I have been contributing street style photos for STATUS magazine for the past two months and this is pretty intense -- Anyway here's the street style photos that I've contributed for this month's issue.

Enjoy reading STALKERS!   

STALK Editor-In-chief
Louie Ray Faundo


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