Youngin'

Shirt: Illest (via Trilogy Boutique) / Jeans: Zara / Cardigan: F21 / Bag: Balenciaga (available HERE)/ Shoes: Stella McCartney / 'Kookie' Necklace: oNecklace

Back in grade school, I went through a bit of a "tomboy" phase. I lived in a formulaic mix of baggy shorts, t-shirts, a cap and velcro-strap rubber shoes complemented with a juvenile fringe and ponytail hair (oh, the horror!). At that time, I really didn't give a rat's ass about how I looked. I was quite the insouciant dork who preferred academics and playing "Tag" with friends under the sun (and moon). Obviously, fashion took a backseat (or was even nonexistent). How I evolved into this fashion-obsessed of a stylephile that I am now, even I could not explain...but I'm tremendously thankful for the divine fashion intervention. Lol. Lately, that tomboy side of me has been on relapse though. You've seen me sporting these simple t-shirts (such as the Illest shirt I'm wearing in this post) and other casual menswear-inspired streetwear looks (HERE and HERE) in the past few look posts...but I ain't complaining. I do like channeling my inner 'boy' from time to time.

I guess you really can't shy away from who you really are or what you were accustomed to.

This Is Our City

Shirt: Team Manila / Cap: Daily Grind Clothing (via Team Manila) / Shoes: Alexander Wang (on sale HERE!) / Bag: Phillip Lim

My apologies. My brain is currently out of order so I'm leaving you with a visual outfit post instead. And yep, I'm on a streetwear roll.
 
 P.S. In case you're wondering, I did wear shorts underneath that shirt.



 

The Illest Of The Illest

 Sweater: 5Preview (via Shop YAWYW) / Skirt: Sabrina / Boots: Gold Dot / Bag: Alexander Wang / Cap: Illest (via Trilogy) / Eyewear: Karen Walker

This is my modified version of an urban streetwear ensemble, complemented by a swag snapback from Illest (love this brand!) and a 5Preview sweater (soon to be released on Shop YAWYW!). I've been drawn to this kind of look as of late (skirt + sweater + boots) since the start of the rainy season. Unlike others who envelop themselves with too much fabric to ward off the cold and the rain, I prefer donning short bottoms and rain-ready boots (such as this patent leather Lexi boots) since I despise the feeling of walking in funky-smelling rain-drenched pants or leggings.

Do you share the same mindset when it comes to dressing up for the rainy season?

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