196 – On Paisleys, Parkas, And Wonderwalls

Oasis: one of the definitive bands of 90s Brit-pop. Memorable hits such as Wonderwall, Stand By Me, Don't Go Away, Don't Look Back In Anger, and Champagne Supernova were among the songs the band churned out during its 18-year run. Oasis had its share of internal bickering just like with other groups. But it was …

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188 – On Six Days’ Worth Of Outfits

As you may all know, I have a day job and this blog isn't my bread and butter. You might have read my previous post about eight staples in the mod wannabe's wardrobe, but I would be wearing that every single day in an ideal world. Let's be realistic here. The tropical weather isn't conducive …

170 – On Overseas Outfitting

Let's step aside from the usual food-related content for another outfit post. I'm no stranger to the classic polo-shirt-and-jeans combination, being the basis for most of my previous outfit entries. However, this one holds the record for the first combo I wore during a trip outside the Philippines. I could say that this white polo …

156 – On 8 Wardrobe Staples For The Mod Wannabe

I discovered the mod subculture back in 2006, when I was still in junior year of high school. Owning a sharp suit and wearing it on a daily basis was the best dream for the 16-year-old me – at least, back then. Years passed; I left high school and went to college, got my undergraduate …

124 – On Channeling The 1950s And The Quarrymen

Before The Beatles, the so-called Fab Four, there was a skiffle band in Liverpool known as The Quarrymen. The group included a young John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and performed skiffle tunes—offshoots of blues and jazz music that utilized improvised instruments such as tea-chest basses and banjos made from cigar boxes. However, skiffle didn't last …