#brylliant

Ber-ber months is here and you know what that means? Christmas is fi-na-lly near! (Oh boy, my first present came early.) I have a lot more to share because I’ve always missed chatting with you through my blog, but I have to keep this conversation short for I have a great news for all of you.

Are you a pro online-shopper? Do you think that you’ve already gotten first dibs on the cheapest pairs or trendiest fits? And since all of us are trying to search for Christmas presents as early as now, do you think you’ve found the most affordable deals yet? Not saying that I’m too “kuripot”, but who doesn’t like spending little and saving a lot right?

*Wooooosh* says my jacket. Haha! 

These past few days, I’m starting to realize that I need a new set of wardrobe. Luckily, I found out about this online portal called Shopback.ph. I saw my favorite online shops like Zalora, ASOS, and Lazada. Bought a few things because they were having massive discounts, and can you imagine –I got rewarded. Now, before I get into the details, let’s check out first the details –of my outfit.

What I’m wearing: shirt(Zalora), jeans(Mint), glasses(SM Accessories), tote bag(@theradclubph), slip-ons(Zalora).

Shirt from Zalora.

Tote bag from @theradclubph.

In Shopback.ph, you’ll see merchants like Zalora, Lazada, ASOS, Old Navy, even Daniel Wellington, Topman, GAP, and 300+ more of your favorite scroll-through shops while they’re having their crazy deals and surreal discounts. 

Head on over to see the top merchants offering discounts and cashback.

Glasses from SM Accessories.

With only 4 easy steps, you don’t need to battle it out against the busy (and sometimes sketchy) streets of Divisoria anymore.

Faux leather Slip-ons from Zalora.

You’ll get CashBack everytime you purchase your items through Shopback.ph’s selected merchants. For more information, watch the video below:

Welcome to Philippines’ top online shopping savings site!

So do you want to be a Brylliant shopper like your’s truly? Start making your wishlist and shop now using Shopback.ph! 

Happy shopping!

Another late post. Yay! (when will I ever learn...) Sorry for that! I was a bit MIA this week because I was sick and I just stayed in almost the whole week. But, I’m all better now and going back to do photo shoots so hopefully I can post at least one or two times a week.

On the other side of this post, did you guys had fun last June 7? That’s right, #BU9xSMART was a blast (literally) because of it’s new get up. This season’s installment was a bit different because they’ve added cocktails, DJs, and the event was a whole lot more star-studded. 

This season, I went a little wild with my mix and match (because my hair has serious outfit-matching issues). But in the end, I liked how it turned out. It’s kind of like a mix of both preppy and grunge. But you know, underneath those smiles and calm-looking poses, a lot had happened during my day.

Ok, so my post for this week was supposed to be focused on me trying to incorporate formal wear on a casual day. But as I am writing this, I realized that I look like a body guard that just got off his shift and wants to take pictures. GAH! Oh well! I can’t do anything about it now, can I? Sometimes you’re on point, and sometimes you’re not. But I guess that’s what fashion really is about, it’s all about the risks. And at the end of the day, we leave it for the people to judge.

That’s exactly who I am. I am a fashion blogger who never goes for the usual. Every time that I post something here on my blog, I make sure that it’s unexpected and my own. Now moving on to the outfit part of this post. I wore this ensemble last month (I know... better late than never right?) for a small catch-up with my old pals because I haven’t seen them (except on Instagram) for a year. 

I can officially say that I'm eighteen (a teen!). lol just kidding. Honestly, I really don't know how to start this birthday post. But I do want to say three things, Sorry, Thank You, and Good Bye!

First of all, I want to say sorry for all the promises that I broke. I always write on my previous posts that I'll be productive, that I'll be posting entries more often, I'll do more ootds, and things like that. It seems like I always fail you guys during those moments because I wasn't very committed to my blog for the past months. You can all blame me (*sobs*) but, blame my professors more for giving their students tons of work. I'm just a guy with a pair of hands, has one brain, one heart, and loves to sleep but does not get a respectful amount of it. But I really try hard to commit to both    my duties and passion.

Being a college student takes the word "Responsibility" hell out of the dictionary. (please excuse my use of language because it's really that hard.) Sometimes, when things  go out of hand, it kills. But now that I'm a year older, even if I know that the challenges ahead are more complex and violent (In terms of no sleeping) I'll try my hardest to make time for my first love and give you guys what you deserve.

It's still not sinking in my head that I am already 18 years old. I am so old! 

Maybe you're all wondering why I make my 18th birthday so dramatic and of a big deal, and thinking that isn't this special day only for girls? Well, it's also important for me too you know. It's not everyday that you turn a year older. In fact, every time I celebrate my birthday, it always seems as if it is my first time celebrating it. There's just something with me that is so fond of celebrations and gatherings, maybe that's why I'm so attached to the people I care most.

Second thing I want to say is thank you so much for everything! From the time I put up this blog, there are some who already supported me and is so proud of me for what I'm doing, not for blogging but for being myself and showing others who I am and what I love to do. I want to thank those who're closest to me for being with me through those hard times, crazy times, and even to the memorable ones (you know who you are). They really made my years more exciting and full of "Brylliant" memories. BOOM SEGWAY! lol And of course, to those people who kept on pulling me down and making an effort to see me crash and burn, I thank you. Because if it weren't for you, my life who'd have been too perfect and boring at the same time. You've all made me stronger, more driven, and more passionate about my craft.

I also want to say a special thanks to a guy who I first saw at a gym way back in 2009. I was already a fan of his blog. I'll always remember that day when he said good bye to me after the elevator had opened and before we went our separate ways. Ever since that day, I looked up to him even more. Such a grounded guy. He'll always be my fashion inspiration. He's non other than David Guison. Thank You Dave for being an inspiration (Woo! Grabe...). If ever you have the time to check out my blog and read this post, I would be so honored! I only have one wish for my birthday. (And I really hope that you can grant my wish! *all body parts are crossed*) that I get a chance to have a twin OOTD shoot with you. Ugh, that'll be so cool!

And let's not forget to the One above, thank you for guiding me and always blessing me with such good circle of people, the material things are just an icing on a cake.

And lastly, I want to say good bye. But... it's not the kind you're thinking. What I mean is, good bye with the old and hello to the new! Watch out any time next month, I'll be relaunching my blog with a new look. Exciting isn't? Hopefully you'll all like it!

Can I just say that Singapore is such a beautiful country? I mean, they really know their ways on how to take care of their environment. (I wish it's also like here in the Philippines.) Anyways      on the second part of my Singapore trip, we stopped navigating ourselves through the local city and took a detour to visit Singapore's natural beauty. First we went to Gardens by the Bay. And lastly, we went further(well actually nearer...) and just chilled at a nearby shore. It was only a few minutes away from where we're staying.

I'm sorry if the photos are not quite organized, but I do hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed my trip! Hope I can go back the soonest!

What I'm wearing: shirt(TeeCulture), dungaree(Ultravioletph), birks(Coleccionvintage).

What I'm wearing: floral jersey(Mastermind Manila), joggers(Bench/), birks(Coleccionvintage).

It is time to prove to those people that you're not that helpless kid anymore that they can tease and play with. You have to fight back (not in a violent way...) and show them that they can't hurt you. And there are a lot of ways how you can show it to them. But the problem with some people is that they don't know how to start or where to begin with. For starters, It doesn't matter how you start changing yourself as long as you're changing not for revenge or comeback but you're changing for yourself. Because you don't want to feel the same things over and over again. And feel the pain anymore. Just remember to change for the better. 

And when the time comes, they will eventually see you on the streets and they will give you respect. And not only that, they might even treat you differently and be friends with you. But i suggest don't get tricked by the whole friend thing. Anyway, Anyone can prove to anybody that they're not who they think they are by not doing any physical contact. For example: In battles, one will never need big chucks of protein to take down an enemy. All that person needs is a mind and strategy. And mind beats muscles every single time.