A Short Suit Ensemble!!!

Wearing :

Short Suit : Zara

Floral Tee : Zara

Orange Socks : H&M

Loafers : Maison Martin Margiela

Following my previous post where you have seen me wearing the shorts alone during my trip to Vietnam but actually I bought it as one piece which is a trend in menswear last season, basically the ensemble looks like a normal suit from the waist up, with a casual shirt or a button up as your inner. Instead of trousers, however, the suit's bottoms are cropped at the knee.

On the street...The Black Ensemble

From Sartorial to High-Street Minimalism 

Keeping a casual look on the street wearing a well tailored blazer which once again I got from ladies section in H&M and it is super comfy, thanks to its breathable fabric - suitable to an unpredictable weather in UAE, I paired it with a hybrid leather shorts from the same brand. 

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. 

Winter Essentials : Ft. the Double Breasted Jacket

Before I finally put this double breasted jacket out of my closet - allow me first to share it to you for the last time. For today's look, I mixed it up with a hybrid leather chinos to pull that minimalist look. At first, I was a bit hesitant to combine these two colors - khaki and black but I believe it turned out well.

What do you think guys?

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

Sports Luxe Style ft. Fashion Trainer!!!

Think about vests, bomber jackets and hi-top trainers/sneakers for a wearable look with the spirit of strenuosity. It's no secret that sportswear is making a big hit nowadays, everyone seemingly tossing around the term "sports luxe" banging all the way

What I love about this look is its modern, comfy and cool. Alexander Wang, to name a few have been the pioneer of the sports luxe trend and he has recently launched his sports pieces collaboration with H&M last Nov 6th which I happened to missed. (feeling gutted)

"nuff" said - Here is my version of sport's luxe style featuring my all time fave Maison Martin Margiela Le Trompe Hi Top sneakers;

with a cooling temperature now in the desert - there is no better time to embrace the sports luxe trend. The "on the go" look for an effortless yet fashionable appearance!!!

Details of today's outfit:

Bomber Jacket: Zara

Leggings : H&M

Eye wear : Emporio Armani

Sneakers : Maison Martin Margiela

I hope you like my version of sports luxe style, for inquiries and collaboration, please drop me a note at roymenor2680@yahoo.com

Have fun you guys, till my next post :)

Cheers and Lurv

Butch x

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 

Asian Invasion

After spending two weeks holiday in Philippines last June 2014, I still have 15 days pending leave for July and the ultimate place to spend it is to a neighboring Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia before embarking into my last stop- the Philippines. You bet!! 2 weeks holiday is surely not enough to explore more than 2 countries

1st Stop - the affluent city of Singapore, where modern skyscraper enticed your eyes. coming from Middle east where the weather is ridiculously hot, Singapore's humidity can drive you mad but for a first time explorer, I can't be bothered. As a budget traveler, it is important that you plan your trip ahead of time - Singapore with a reputation of one of the most expensive countries can ripped off your budget if you don't know the cheap way to discover this place. I booked the cheapest hotel in Bugis street - the city's old Malay district and it is now largely taken by shopping, our hotel is close to the MRT station and the best and cheapest way to explore the city is through  train which is way economical than taking a cab.

strolling around Bugis street (hawkers, cheap-finds and shopping markets)

Marina Bay Sands -The newly opened Gardens by the Bay situated next to Marina Bay Sands integrated resort is a large public garden which house two huge cooled conservatories – the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest as well as a cluster of gigantic Super Trees.

Little India - a piece of India to the northern side of the city core!

Our SG trip would'nt be completed without visiting Universal Studios in Singapore

and for our final day in Singapore, we found the best spot for Couture shoot in one of the modern and futuristic schools called "La Salle" in the heart of the city. 

Our 3 days trip in Singapore is truly a great experience, we were able to discover the highs and lows of the cities regardless of the smoldering weather!!! Please watch out for my upcoming post for my Malaysia stopover!!! 

Thank you for your time and if you want to see more of Singapore's photos, please check out my FB link at http://www.facebook.com/butch.cervantes

Much Lurv
Butch x

The Thug Life!!!

Vest : Mango
Jeans : Zara
Boots : Bershka

Cheers and Lurv
Butch

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

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

Boy in Skirt?

When we think about men wearing skirt, we often think it is only being worn by either drag queens or simply casual transvestites however in some country, this is part of their traditional clothing.Men in India wear dhotis or lungis and those in Sri Lanka and other countries wear sarongs. Traditional dress for Greek men includes a fustanella, which is a short flared cotton skirt, perfect for the exuberant dances of the nation. Middle Eastern men wear caftans and Pacific Islanders wear a lava-lava, which is similar to a sarong.

Unexpected fashion choices by men are starting to be accepted and seen in mainstream fashion. Skirted garments for everyone were the norm for almost two millennium. There is no reason why they shouldn't be again. So here I am, wearing a hitched up skirt from Maison Martin Margiela and I am simply lovin it...