PARADIGMA

Paradigma Kafe – a paradigm for a well thought-out concept of a cafe.

THIS TOO SHALL PASS

There, I said it.

HABIT

New year, new me?

JIM JOKER

Going bright for weekend, laid back enough?

ONLY A GLIMPSE

A glimpse of simplicity and serenity crossing each other's path.

MISS ME?

Four months hiatus. Miss me?

L.O.V.E

But then I realized, love is not a noun, it's actually a verb.

CASUAL GETAWAY

I am sucker for shorts, particularly these pairs made of faux leather.

VERSATILITY

Rainy season? Bring out all those fancy jackets and sweaters!

LIFE

Life is indeed a rollercoaster ride that brings our mind into chaos, also contentment at the same time.

RUINS

Standing on ruins that seem similar with the heart you've ruined.

PINE TREES

Every creature is better alive than dead, man and moose and pine trees, and he who understands it alright will preserve its life than destroy it. - Henry David Thoreau

CAPS

I wear caps a lot, lately. Oh, and stripes tshirt as well.

REAPER

A casual attire in the middle of nowhere.

THE GAZEBO

Denim Jacket & Shirt- Thrift Store, Shorts - Dust, Socks - Sports, Sneakers - Converse

Honestly speaking, I just can't believe how hard it is for me, personally, to actually write something decent about my outfit, or my blog post in general. Sometimes, I ended up writing something that's so weird to be written about an outfit. Be it too serious or senseless, it always turned out to be nothing but a boring read. As I sat there in the gazebo in one fine afternoon deep in thought, recalling those famous bloggers' simple yet so good and interesting writing made me wonder, how could they do that? How could they come up with such interesting word's choices? However, the answers never came.

Hippie!

SPLASH OF COLORS

I am so thankful that I don't have to go through those hot days as it started to rain in my town, Makassar. Knowing that I can wear the thickest jacket without feeling hot is such joy. But rain always reminds me of the good, or bad, old days (no memories in particular, it just reminds me of everything good or bad in the past). Anyway, excuse my duck face below. :p

Color Splash Shirt - TRG-GRS, Watch - Guess, Black Skinny Jeans - Celcius, Vintage Brogue - Lancer

This look is inspired by that period of time (I don't know exactly which one, 60's, 70's, 80's, or 90's) when color-splashed clothes became the trend. I bought this shirt a few days ago when I went shopping with my cousin. It was the last minute when I found it. The splash of colors of this shirt gives that vintage vibes. So I decided to go vintage. All I did in those photos above to dress the shirt vintagely was tuck it in, fold the sleeve a little bit, and button it all the way up and BAM there it goes the vintage shirt you want it.

"I love giving vintage touch to my outfit. It's like I turn back time and go back to the good old days when life is only about being happy". - IPIHIPPIE

xoxo,

KEVIN.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, INDONESIA

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

1. Shirt - Celcius

2. Vest - Kennex

3. Watch - Swiss Army

4. Pants - Celcius

5. Socks - Sports

6. Shoes - Lancer

Hello people! As I promised you yesterday that I'd post regarding the Independence day, here it comes! Bright red vest that's combined with plain white shirt, red stripes socks, black skinny jeans and vintage black shoes. I know you might think that why didn't I wear red/white pants after all? It's because everyone doesn't have everything they need in their closet and neither am I.

It's been so fun today, my neighborhood did some games for Independence day's celebration. From children to adults (the eldest was 70) joined the games which were of course categorized by age. Cheering and laughter were heard everywhere and also a karaoke machine was used to sing together. I was shocked myself when the MC of the games speaking so loudly. But after all, it's a very good day :)

I want to give my special thanks to my friend, Jequiline, who took these photos of mine. And to my fellow Indonesians, Happy Independence Day! 

"True Independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right" - Brigham Young

XOXO,

KEVIN.

FAVORITE COLOR-BLOCK

Lately, people asked me about the background of my photos. They said why wouldn't I take photo at difference places? To answer that, I've got my reasons. They're actually two reasons why, the first one is that I am too lazy to go outside just to take picture of my look (sometimes I do want to, and if  have chance then I'd gladly accept it). And the second one is that I don't think it is necessary (although I know the beach would look better behind me than that broken door and thick wall). I mean, in the end the main attraction of my photos isn't the background, but the outfits themselves. So, yeah I think  the background is not really a problem to me, I just want to clear things out so I won't be asked with the same question over and over again. :)

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM :
1. Beanie - Monster Energy
2. Pink Shrt - Polo Ralph Lauren
3. Backpack - Online Store (saitouasuka)
4. Shorts - Thrift Store
5. Watch - Swiss Army
6. Creepers - ELEL

Today's theme is about color blocking. I mixed all the most eye-catching colored items (and at the same time my FAVOURITE items) I had in my closet and look what happened. What do you think? I personally like the colors' combo so much, it's the they balanced each other well. I have no idea they would match this good at first, but after seeing the photos more closely it turned out better than my expectation. I couldn't have any better color-blocking outfit than this. Period.

Oh, and wait for my next post for Indonesia's Independence Day that might be posted about 20 or more hours from now. So excited!

"If the cut of the costume indicates intellect and talent, then the color indicates temper and heart." - Thomas Carlyle

XOXO,

KEVIN.

TIED UP

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
1. Glasses - Ray Ban 
2. Denim Jacket - Thrift Store
3. Tshirt - Giordano
4. Plaid Shirt - MOC
5. Pants - Cheap Monday
6. Shoes - GATS

Nowadays, having a shirt or sweater tied up on your waist becomes so popular. I have no idea who started this trend, but he/she has a very good sense in fashion I could tell. And here's a look of mine that represented the trend itself. I actually had done this kind of look before here, but with different way of styling. I put on the denim jacket just to prevent the look to be boring, and it turns out great (Thank God).

Anyway, I want to say "HAPPY EID MUBARAK" to all my brothers and sisters who celebrate it. May the peace it brings never leaves but stays forever instead. :)

"Fashion is architecture; it is a matter of proportions." - Coco Chanel

XOXO,

KEVIN.

SUIT UP!

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

1. Light Blue Blazer - Celcius

2. White Shirt - Emporio Armani

3. Purple Tie - Thrift Store

4. Vest - Local Brand

5. Belt - Local Brand

6. Pants - Celcius

7. Vintage Black Shoes - Lancer

I'm sorry I haven't updated this blog because my uncle passed away and I'm so sad about it. But I'm okay because I know he's now with God.

Anyway, here's my new outfit. I decided to suit up since I actually have never done it. Sometimes, I wonder why men's wear bloggers wear suit very often? I mean, isn't it hot with those piece of clothes on? Do they feel comfortable? That thought which lead me to try. I must admit, it's kinda hot but the heat is bearable. 

I wore the dark blue vest to create a contrast between the blazer's and the vest's color. I thought it'd be a little bit monotone having the vest and the blazer in the same color, that's why I chose different colored vest. Also, I gave the outfit a little bit summer feel which is represented by the purple tie. I purposely chose it to give more colors into the whole outfit. What do you think? Let me know ;)

"The more suits I owned, the more I realized the best besuited look a man can achieve comes from a harmony of three details: fabric, construction, and fit. If the suit fits you like a glove and it's well made, you simply feel better about everything in life when you're wearing it." - Paul Feig

xoxo,

KEVIN.