fashionista

i am into fashion... no, not designing. just dressing up, looking good. im a metrohomosexual. hahaha.
i started really getting into it when i lost a significant amount of flab. i figured i could finally fit into those tight fitting shirts (mahig-fit baga).

everytime i travel, i plan out my wardrobe weeks in advance. first, i choose the general color scheme or palette for the trip. this depends on the season, and of course, what's hot. for my bora trip, i chose aqua blue, white, lighter shades of grey, a bit of the nautical, without the stripes. (aqua is still the hot cool color). based on this palette, i look at what i have. tops (shirts, tank tops), shorts, pants, footwear and accessories. i mix and match the top with bottom. then i shop for what i still don't have.

i enjoy shopping only when i have something in mind. the search for that perfect pair or accessory becomes a mission to be fulfilled. for the recent bora trip, i still needed: white pair of board shorts, short-sleeve collared shirt in a shade of aqua, blue & white tank tops, white flip flops, white fedora-type woven hat. i found the shorts in monna kikki (the billabong one was just too much), and the collared cotton shirt. white flip flops from crocs (not havaianas, hate them because they're too flat and stiff). i tried to look for the woven hat in top man, chocolate & tonic shops... expensive and not exactly what i wanted. i finally got the one i really wanted in bora!

for my trip to istanbul-dubai, im looking at neutral tones (greys, whites, creams) with some light colors to match (light yellow, pink, blue). i have laid my wardrobe for the next two weeks on my dining table. i check and double check before packing. i still needed grey pin-striped shorts, shirts with grey and blue accents.

a note on having a color palette: this helps a lot in having lighter luggages. when i went to beijing last year, i chose earth tones and nature colors (forest green, khaki). i had a good pair of brown leather hiking boots only. i didnt have to bring different pairs of shoes to match with different sets of apparel.

from here on, i'll be sharing some fashion tips for those who might want to know..

kikay no?