Androgyny

This special post is dedicated to the man of my life: 

My Dad.

Since Father's Day is coming up, 

I thought of making something fun and creative.

I decided to portray my dad's style and personality through my #OOTD,
share the brands he is wearing and what keeps him looking good,

which explains my androgynous clothing.

Judging by the way I look, I'm sure you can now tell my dad's personal style.

I'll let you peek thru his closet. 

As you can see, my dad is fond of wearing formal yet fun and trendy clothes.

From Long Sleeves to Suit & Tie to his colorful Polo Shirts, 

these are his trade secrets in conquering the boardroom with style.

I'd describe his style as a Dapper Dad.

Some of the brands he loves to wear are:

 Perry Ellis, Marks & Spencer, Lacoste, Fred Perry (And the list goes on...)

These brands give great emphasis to tailored fit and fine fabrics

making him stylish all day long.

(Don't tell him I showed you though, lol)

And of course, shoes! 

My dad believes that one should not sacrifice comfort for style.

In fact, it should always go together.

Some of the brands he trust when it comes to footwear are the following:

 Cole Haan, Allen Edmonds, Autograph by Marks & Spencer, Bass, 

PabDer, Fratelli Rossetti and so on.

Now this is what I call luxury at its finest.

What I love about my dad's style is that it's all about dressing smart.

He looks effortlessly stylish. 

I'd marry him if he were only my age (kidding aside)

His mere presence never fails to command attention and respect.

#MyStylishDad

Since he is a businessman by profession, most of his time is spent accommodating 

various kinds of people ranging from suppliers, investors, 

engineers, bankers and the like.

As his daughter, I'm so proud of him because aside from him being a loving Father,

he sure knows how to give back to society. 

Currently, we are in the process of building a solar powerplant to address the power deficit 

of the country. It's not easy I tell you but I sure know it's going to be worth it. 

We need more Visionaries like my dad. People like him gives us hope for a better future.

Always remember that whether you are a guy or a girl, proper grooming and 

professional appearance is key in maintaining a positive impression in your workplace.

Thank you dad for loving us unconditionally.

This one is for you :)

What I love about my dad is that we complement each other. 

In fact, whenever we would go to the mall, there are some people who would

 even think that we are lovers for some reason. Crazy right? 

Maybe because we would hold hands while walking or 

he would put his arms around my shoulder or aka "akbay". 

We're so cute that way. (lol)

Dad is my shining armor while I am his damsel in distress.

He is full of humor and is very resourceful.

In fact, this photo below is inspired by him.

"A" is for Arsenio, not Avengers.

I will forever cheer for you Daddy. Thank you for your loving guidance.

You're my fashion inspiration for this post. Hope you like it.

Someday, I will make you very proud :)

I love you.

Hope you had fun my dear readers and hopefully you could also surprise your dad like I did.

It doesn't really have to be something extravagant. 

As long as it comes from your heart (cliche as it may sound), 

I'm sure it will make your dad happy and touched.

Long Sleeves from My Dad's Wardrobe

Cap from My Brother's Wardrobe

Skirt from Apartment8 Clothing

Love,

IamMyOwnStylist

Parisian

Parisians in one word? 

Classy

That's looking good without exerting too much effort.

So here's my own take on the Parisian look.

As ultimate fashionistas would say, (which I totally agree to) 

"it's not what you wear; it's how you wear it".

RULE #1: Think Elegant and Timeless.

Audrey Hepburn is a testament to that.

RULE #2: Make sure that your ensemble fits your figure.

Don't let trends dictate you on what to wear.

RULE #3: Don't be afraid to wear dark colors.

These shades usually are more classy and are preferred by Parisians.

 I wore this ensemble to Gloria Maris' Chef's Night Event 

entitled Flaming Feast
This is actually the 3rd round of such festivity and my, my, 
the entire banquet experience was great.

In fact, I wouldn't miss it for anything. 

Definitely a First in the Philippines!

So without further ado,

I present to you the Royal Banquet 

and the creations of Gloria Maris' very own Chef Ahwa.

The Waiters Parade

Aww, look at them posing for me! :)

Now, time to be more serious and prim and proper

The gorgeous owner making sure that every detail of the event is set.

Throughout the night, we were serenaded with beautiful songs by the UP Orchestra.

Now that's what you call an amazing dinner banquet.

And now, Time for My 7-course Menu 

Salmon with Shrimp and Potato Wrap Drizzled with Wasabi Mayo Dressing

What a perfect appetizer to tease my palate!

Baked Crabmeat and Shark's Fin in Crab Shell

Definitely my favorite dish! How I wish Gloria Maris serves this during their regular days.

Emperor's Crispy Chicken with Chiu Chow Sauce

I love the burst of flavors. Surprisingly delicious.

Boiled Fookien Soup

Time to clean my palate first before another exquisite dish is served. 

Stuffed Pigeon

An interesting way to serve Pigeon I must say.

Sliced Abalone with Ham & Vegetables

For a healthier me!

And of course what I have been waiting for...

DESSERT

Sizzle Fizzle Sizzle and Voila....

Taro with Hazelnut Filling

A fun-filled dessert! Chewy Hazelnut madness!

An awesome treat to end the night.

We all had loads of fun! Good times with Good Company!

Indeed a night of celebration.

Credits to Gloria Maris for this photo

And of course, to the lovely owner of Gloria Maris, Ms. Candy Uy-Lim, hats off to you!

The event was very successful and I sure hope that there's another round of such festivity.

 Credits to Gloria Maris for this photo

And for my candid photo during the night,

Thanks Gloria Maris for my stolen shot! :)

  Credits to Gloria Maris for this photo

Gloria Maris is by far one of my favorite Chinese Restaurants.

Their dishes are all prepared and served with excellent quality.

No wonder why my family and I even my friends keep on coming back.

In fact, at least once a month we are here. The waiters and staff already know us :)

Hope you enjoyed my post :)

And for those of you who wants to see more of Gloria Maris' creations,

here's another post of mine that you would enjoy 

http://iammyownstylist.blogspot.com/2013/09/behold-empress.html

Until next time!

Love,

IamMyOwnStylist

Checkmate

Black and White. Neither shade goes out of style.

A timeless look that would look good with anyone.

 

 

For this look of mine, I wanted to create a bold graphic statement.

I wore a jumpsuit that is printed with stripes from head-to-toe.

 

Fashion Tip #1 : Wear VERTICAL stripes to elongate your body.

They are perfect for petite frames.

 

Fashion Tip #2 : Add an accent hue.

My recommendation is to go for RED.

Perhaps a red hair accessory, red pumps or a sultry red lipstick would do the trick.

 

 

Fashion Tip #3 : Walk with confidence and put on your best smile.

Make that first impression last.

 

Jumpsuit by New Moon

Belt by Muffin

Pumps by MNJ

 

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Hope you like my post for tonight.

 

And oh before I forget, I would like you to meet my cat.

Isn't he cute? He reminds me so much of Puss in Boots

especially when he is sitting down and looking at me.

 

 

Love,

IamMyOwnStylist