Manila - A tourist in me!!!

Traditional Hat : "Salakot" from Quiapo
Top Tanks : Cotton On
Sweat pants : Cotton On
Hi Top Sneakers : Maison Martin Margiela

While on leave for almost two weeks, I haven't decided whether to go to Brazil for the FIFA World Cup or Casablanca in Morocco  for a nature trip but being a solo traveler sometimes can be scary  to visit any of these countries which has a reputation of a not so safe places to visit to - but safety issue is almost everywhere in the world , Isn't it? After spending 5 days on local leave - I finally decided to just utilize the rest of my remaining days in Manila - Thanks to a dear friend who let me use a staff ticket- that save me a fortune!


The plane arrives the next day and no single moment was wasted - first stop is we went to Quiapo -  It is a district in the bustling, busy and crowded city of Manila. Quiapo gets it name from a floating plant named; "Kiapo" that grew abundantly around that area. This place is made popular for the Quiapo church where you can see the Black Nazarene -  the statue of Jesus of Nazarene is thought to give miracles and blessings. We searched the area looking for some traditional items for my street styling shots and I was fascinated by the art pieces. See photos below;

(wearing a Salakot)

(amazing feather headpiece)

(famous Jeepney in Manila as backdrop)

I could say that it is definitely fun in the Philippines...

More of my upcoming Manila adventures will be posted soon. Please feel free to share any thoughts or suggestions. I am open for any feed backs :) Till next time sweethearts:)

Much Love
Butch

Dance with Moi!!!

Paisley Shirt : Zara
Pattern Cut Trouser : Maison Martin Margiela
Mould-effect Loafer : Maison Martin Margiela

A day in the Sun!!!

 

Denim Shift : Zara
Bag : Chanel boy bag
Floral Short : H and M
Eye wear : Rayban 


Summer 2014. Sunshine. Tanning. Beach. Camping. Mojito. No Night out. No Malling. Tank tops. Loafers. Fedora. St. Tropez. Maldives on my mind. Summer time madness. Boys. Selfie. Non Stop Selfie. Memories. Warm air. Dead air. Boredom. Out and About. Holiday romance. Travel in style. Pool Parties. Beach Parties. Sun-kissed skin. Floral prints. Non stop blogging. Starbucks. Fags and a whole lot more!!!

Summer is cool and what better place to be is in Abu Dhabi...geez.... 

What is your summer bucket list? Make it count!!!

On the spot: Construction Site

As you all might have noticed I haven’t been posting much lately. It took me a while to open my blog and doesn't have much time to write due to the reason that I’m working around the clock on a new department. Yes, talking about work.. I finally moved into a new world after working 7 long months handling Beauty and Fragrance!!! I am feeling ecstatic and alive!!!! Yahooo!!!!

As much as I wanted to stay longer in a world of Fragrances and Cosmetics - I have realized, there is much to discover about Travel Retail and when I first knew about having the re-shuffle for the middle management team, I thought about moving into Fashion - which is also my kind of thing but shoot me.. when they finally announced it, up to my surprised - I will be managing Watches and Jewelry team!!! Oh Well, don't get me wrong, I love watches and I have tons of collections from fine watches, vintages, fashion watches and accessories, and from a customer's perspective - I do buy watches because of the designs- the cosmetic appeal it brings to your eyes but when it comes to complications and mechanical function, I honestly say I need to learn more about the functionality.. Now that I am managing this team of well experienced and exceptional watch advocates - I have to make sure that I keep current and equip myself with all the information I needed...

On the lighter side of it - It means that I also have more time to go for my street style photography - I may not update this blog most of the time but you can all see my postings and sightings on my instagram account which I am 24/7 active. Choosing the right locations can be dreadful especially when all you have is a tripod to set up your SLR and I am glad that I found the best spot just beside our building...

Check out my Military inspired outfit below with just the right backdrop and feel free to share your thoughts:) xoxo

Finding Joy Amidst Predicament!

Before I even start writing this article, allow me guys to greet you a pleasant early morning... oh well its 3:00 am (local time in AUH, UAE) and I am still wide awake. Apart from instagraming and flooding my Facebook account with selfie photos, which I hope you guys don't find it annoying. ha ha! I am also busy looking for some better alternative to keep my mind out of this constant suffering which is not healthy anymore...

Situations unfold around us every day in our lives. We make decisions and move on, often acting out of routine or instinct. But sometimes we encounter an overwhelming sense of not knowing what to say or do and yet having to act. We are in a predicament.

That voice inside your head has a  positive impact on who you are and how you live your life. It is all up to you how to handle this predicament. My take on this is to always condition my mind with the right attitude and dispositions;

I am a happy person and I know who I am and what I am capable of
I choose to think thoughts that serve me well.
I choose to reach for a better feeling.
I share my happiness with those around me.

and above all, I divert my mind from doing what I loved the most - dressing up and blogging about it. Seeing myself in a good shots truly uplifts my morale.. at least I can brag about it. LOL! Thanks to my homegirl for this amazing shots! yay!