Floral for Fall?

Can you wear Floral in the Fall? I believe the answer is "yes" provided it is not something of neon, pastel or otherwise seasonally unsuitable color patterns that shout out Summer.

Fashion Forward Dubai Season 6

It's that time of the year to showcase yet again another glamorous fashion event in the region. Dubai Fashion Forward celebrates its 6th season featuring Spring/Summer collections of 2016.

Here are some street style shots in between the shows;

Spectacular Saigon!

Wearing

Vietnamese Traditional Dress : Ao Dai
Conical Hat : Souvenir from Vietnam
Dep Lop Sandal : Sandals made of recycled tires
Eye wear : Mango

Yet again, another amazing destination has been added on my travel list. My first impression about the country is far from what I read online... Believe me, in every places I go, I usually read about people's testimonials, most of these posts is all about warning traveler of the dangers,the pickpockets, of the ripoffs and the lasting impression about the Vietnam war. The thoughts of reading all this negativity was quite upsetting. I felt my safety was seriously at risk

Wardrobe Essential : Ft. The Biker Jacket

Biker jacket comes in different forms, either faux or leather - this jacket remains a cool classic. I'm really glad that I'm still able to showcase this wardrobe staple in spite of the unpredictable weather in UAE. 

In Celebration of Life and Love

Are you guys ready for  the Hearts day? With barely three days before the Valentines day, I would like to express my happy thoughts and feelings by wearing these colorful sweatshirt from H&M Kids and a Red Chinos from Zara

All Shades of Khaki

Just another way of showcasing a monochromatic look which steer away from bold and flashy colors/hue which you often see on my posts but this time I experimented my look by pulling out a "terno" from head to toe, combining 2 to 3 pieces of garments from the same colors and fabric. 

Wishlist : Take me to Europe

and I'm back sweethearts... It feels like I haven't blog for ages - apologize for not keeping you updated with my latest fashion style, as you may know, I spent more hours posting my daily looks on Instagram especially when I have no time to blog.As usual, I am pretty caught up with work and stuff oh and this will be my first blogpost for 2015

Last week, while browsing through the massive sales in H&M in World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi - I found this awesome over-sized jumper from ladies section and what really attracts me is the orange color which is one of my favorite pigments - it also creates a bold statement for a daytime winter look in the desert.

Wardrobe Essentials : Featuring the Denim Top

You can never go wrong with denim - I have probably said it a hundred times but having a pair of any denim top in your closet is considerably a great tool in helping you when it comes to your clothing essentials. They are simple,versatile and can be worn with almost anything, at any time of the year! 

Flexibility is the key - you can change the whole look by simply adding a bit of accessories or a piece of outerwear for utilitarian purposes.

Now bear in mind that the wardrobe essential as such is only a basic thing- it is all up to you to add anything that suits your style and taste!!!

Details of today's outfit:

Denim Top : H&M

Corduroy Jeans : Bershka

Sunnies : Cotton On

Fedora : Zara

and that's a wrap sweethearts... stay tune for more outfit inspirations coming up soon

Cheers and Lurv

Butch x

Holiday Rush!!!

With barely less than a week before the boxing day, the influx of people going to the malls are rapidly increasing - some are taking advantage of avoiding traffic during rush hours, long queue in stores particularly for those outlets having "BIG SALES", whilst others are now busy on their shopping list and making sure that they have everything for the Christmas day - unfortunately in my case - it looks like there is no big rush that is going to happen. Not only that I did cut down from my expenses, I am also saving some for my upcoming vacation which is fast approaching...pretty ecstatic!!!

Since we were avoiding rush places like Abu Dhabi Mall and Marina Mall , my fellow blogger cum photographer, Miggy and I decided to walk through the nearby Mall which is called The Galleria - Abu Dhabi's finest and luxurious mall located in Al Maryah island.  There's magnificent views across the waterfront and the city's landscape showing the true glamour of the metropolis!!! What an awesome place in the region!!!

I would truly recommend this spectacular place for those haven't been in this part of the city - it is for you to explore and find out what this place could offer!!!! In the meantime, please enjoy the sightings below;

Details of today's outfit :

Cashmere Reindeer Pullover : H&M

Denim Shirt : Zara

Military Jegging : Stradivarius

Monogram Messenger : Louis Vuitton

Watch : Versace

Arm Candies : Splash Fashions
Oxford : Zara

I'll leave you guys with a warm and merry Christmas y'all and hoping for the best of luck to all of us!!! Please drop me a comment or suggestions if you wish to :)

Cheers and Lurv

Butch x

Modern Preppy Look!!!

The preppy look is basically a neat, well-balanced, put-together look that can be achieved by combining the right colors, patterns, and accessories. Over time, preppy fashion has evolved from a classic and simple look into a modern and quirky style. Looking preppy is more than just throwing a pastel polo and a boat shoes - it is emanating the aura and attitude of specific liberty lifestyle

How to look modern preppy? Here are some possible pieces to consider which I also wore during our outdoor shoot;

• Polo shirts or Oxford shirts (replaced with a plaid button up polo)
• cable knit vest (not on my wardrobe list)
• cricket sweaters (replaced with a striped pullover)
• chino pants (light green cotton chinos)
• tassel brogue loafers (my favorite mustard color)
• baseball cap (coach it is!)

I hope you guys like my version of preppy style'

Cheers and Lurv

Butch x

Taking advantage of Winter in UAE!!!

It's the time of the season where layering is an important element in clothing, you can never go wrong in having a piece of outerwear with you which you can then wear during nighttime as it usually gets a little warmer after that... 

Having been a residence in the desert for more than a decade, I have experienced the hottest temperature averaging from above 38 degrees Celsius which usually occurs during the month of June through September and the cooler season is from Nov. to March which ranges between moderately hot to cold

On average, we experienced longer summer season than winter in UAE so I feel  a sense of relieved every time winter comes- who does not want to retreat from the intense summer heat and year round humidity in the capital?

I'm glad I invested into a durable denim jacket which I actually got from Maison Martin Margiela collaboration with H&M - yes and I am one hell of a lucky guy who actually owns several pieces from that collection!!! sweet!!!!

Detail's of today's outfit:

Reversed Denim Jacket : Maison Martin Margiela
Hi- Top Sneakers : Maison Martin Margiela

Thank you guys for the time reading my posts, please feel free to drop me a note :)

Cheers and Lurv
Butch x

Fashion Forward Dubai - Now on it's 4th Season!!!

Fashion Forward Dubai has already held three successful seasons, which showcased the work of Middle East designers and bringing together thousands of fashion icons across the region. It is an industry that highlights dynamics, inspires and cultivates industry growth and its vast of talent with the objective of making it forward and grow the entire fashion world in this modern middle east. 

FFWD includes numerous catwalks presentation from top designers in the region, talks and panels, as well as non stop entertainment through a series of social events and gatherings. During this event, I was able to meet a few bloggers and fashionistas in the region;

with Dubai Experiment's blogger Irina wearing a flamboyant Manish Arora dress

Bumped in with Mika at the event 

Deepti was addicted with my babies :) 

lovin my illustration done by this amazing talent, follow him @wheresthefittingroom on IG

RUNWAY HIGHLIGHTS:

One of my favorites designers on that day was Jean Louis Sabaji- Beirut based Lebanese fashion designer with a distinctive style. The scenario Jean-Louis Sabaji planned out this season was far from being romantic; but concentrated on birds, their plumage and the skin beneath all the feathers. Another Couture masterpiece!!!

Fashion designer Jean Louis Sabaji on the runway after his show during Fashion Forward at Madinat Jumeirah on October 4, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Fashion Forward)

This season's finale of Day 1 program showcased the magnificent work of Cinco who utilized several elements of Swarovski crystals and  beads adorned swathes of lace, chiffon and tulle

Fashion designer Michael Cinco on the runway after his show during Fashion Forward at Madinat Jumeirah on October 4, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Fashion Forward)

We totally adorn the tulip skirted mini dresses in heavy lace and truly mesmerized by Cinderella-like romantic gowns in sherbet shades of yellow, green and violet.

That complete's my Day 1 sightings with Fashion Forward - indeed an event you surely woudn't want to missed! Thank you to Fashion Forward Dubai for this amazing opportunity to covers the glitz and glam of this season's platform. Please visit http://www.fashionforwad.ae to know more about this industry

Now I can sleep!!! Good night y'all!!!

Don't rely on the clothes you wear!!!

Have you heard of the saying "wear the  clothes, don't let the clothes wear you" basically for my perspective, it's about showing all the confidence in you and don't let the clothes you are wearing outshines you!!! Some might not wear something that are too big and baggy, while others which includes myself goes for something extreme and flamboyant!!! 

In this look, I was able to pull off an over sized trousers from Maison Martin Margiela which was first released on the Spring/Summer of 2001!!!

Details of today's outfit :

Felt Hat : Zara
Over sized Shirt : Junya Watanabe
Over sized Trousers : Maison Martin Margiela

What do you think of  this look? Your feedback and suggestions are very much appreciated!!! Please take time to visit my Lookbook account too... Stay tune for more upcoming street style looks

Much Love
Butch 

Fashion vs. Style!!!

"To experiment with style"

Fashion is evolving every now and then and never get confused between Fashion and Style, So let me ask you this? What is the real deal between Fashion and Style? What makes them different from one another.

Here is the definition stated by Fashion Blogger Jill Chivers;

Fashion is the relationship to the external.  It is concerned with “what’s out there” (fashion items, in the stores).  It’s a matching process between what’s out there(fashion’s primary interest) to what I’m wearing.  Is what I’m wearing a ‘match’ for what’s ‘out there’, to what’s been deemed ‘in fashion’?

Style is the relationship to the internal. It’s about “what’s in here” (my sense of self, my identity, my perception of who I am).  The matching process is between what’s in here and how that is reflected and expressed in what I’m wearing.  Does my clothing ‘match’ my sense of who I am, at least for today?

Based on that definition, you can easily tell a big difference in the orientation of our focus if it's on fashion versus style. 

Fashion is very universal - it rapidly evolves and constantly changes, style has a dynamic nature too but it's more about self expression and showing your uniqueness which I think that what makes us different from one another!!!

and that is my views on Fashion vs. Style , if you got something to share, please feel free to drop me a note

Details of my outfit below;

Head Accessories : Salakot from Philippines

Dress Shirt : Zara

Trousers : Zara

Oxford Shoes : Zara

Eye wear : H&M

Cheers and Lurv

Butch x