Limited Edition BUM Shirts for 20 Bucks!

BUM has presented itself again with quite exceptional pieces this year and we're quite impressed with what we've seen worn by their endorsers. I went through a phase like this and I just outgrew it but these guys are living it. I envy them because I don't get to wear the same aesthetics anymore but I do continue to admire people who can carry it well. Daniel Padilla for example, cool, dark and handsomely worn... who can get wrong with that? Have you seen him in mall shows recently? The screams were just so deafening and girls just go gaga over him. Why not? He's wearing BUM!

I like the clothes, I like the attitude!

Bea Binene has got her hands full on making an album of her own. Aside from acting, modeling and doing her thing she's no stranger to fashion because even if she's a little lacking in height, she takes it a step further by not limiting herself on her clothes. Hot, young and fresh, she takes it to the dark side every once in a while and wear some of her favorite shirts from BUM Equipment. And she loves it!

Empress Schuck has gone leaps and bounds in endorsing this brand because aside from doing good in her shows, her relaxed yet still edgy and dark look always turns heads. Don't be worried when she does this often because as much as she wants to wear gowns and girly stuff, she makes sure to turn her looks into quite a surprising dark persona on a regular basis. It's easy because a simple shirt, a few accesories and a touch of makeup... it completes her BUM equipment look that most girls envy. You should try it every once in a while because it feels good.

You know what, all these limited edition shirts cost only P20.00.. yeap you are not seeing things... It's 20 Philippine Pesos for these shirts. How? That's easy!

Every minimum single receipt purchase of regular items worth 499.75, you can get this by simply dishing out 20 pesos. A new shirt for 20 bucks!?? Impossible right? Well BUM just did that for you and you should hurry because this will only last until October 7, 2012. Don't be left behind!

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Awesome Bags from BUM Equipment!

Individuality. That's the perfect word to describe what BUM has been able to depict these past few years. I've been witness to how they have continually evolving to emo, goth, cosplay which previously concentrated on the dark, black and white palette. Today, they've got one of the best collections out on the market and true enough they have been experimenting with colors. They haven't gone too far away from the style but the colors just gives it more life!

BUM also released their own line of bags this season and what better way to celebrate it but by getting me one of em! I'm a guy who adores bags and shoes so this is definitely PERFECT for me!

I guess they didn't hold back on using colors. Just look at this awesome piece of art I got in the mail! I'd love to carry this around and be the envy of  my friends! Haha!

I love this skull and star crested logo of BUM. It definitely takes you to that goth feel the brand is known for.

I love the detail they put in into this bag. It even has a hoodie on top perfect for the weather in pinas no?! You can wear it that way to protect your things and yourself from the rain. This bag definitely doesn't look cheap in my books.

I've been collecting these voodoo dolls since its inception. There are a lot of designs already released and this is just something I'd like to continue. Thank you BUM for making the right move to make bags along with the awesome clothes that you already have! I can't wait to see you release footwear/ shoes soon! May I suggest that? Haha!

Plus they've got fans with images of Empress Schuck, Dino Imperial, Bea Binene and heartthrob Daniel Padilla on their stores too! They are having a sale this whole month of July so make sure you rush to BUM Equipment stores, branches, kiosks nationwide! You can get 20% OFF on regular items and that's surely a steal!

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The BUM COSPLAY Contest Launch!

COSPLAY has actually gone leaps and bounds in the Philippines; and true enough they live a lifestyle out of the ordinary. They have large groups willing to dress up to play the roles of their favorite anime character or video game hero. They go to big conferences and even host them on their own. That's how big this industry has become and it is seriously a niche that the Fashion industry should tap into. Lo and behold! BUM Equipment is starting it with a big contest to get their merchandise incorporated to the COSPLAY inspired looks! Not kidding!

COSPLAY? Or so I thought was the last thing that came into my mind when fashion is concerned, unless it's those mei dolls from Harajuku that is. But there were different takes on how to attack this particular method of incorporating that and the dark, emo, rock - chic it's been carrying around since its inception. Making a whole character out of it looks like very challenging too. I'm sure both fashionistas, stylists, designers, Cosplayers and photographers would need to work together to make that perfect character that BUM needs to represent their line. A grand fashion show also was slated to show some of the best entries backed up by some of the greatest cosplayers this country has ever produced. We saw some samples exhibited in the launch, they were all good interpretations I might say!

All entries must have that BUM factor that the brand is looking for. Costumes will also be submitted to them prior to the fashion show then returned after it. This your chance of making it in the industry and bag a brand new Nikon DSLR camera, phone, a Samsung digicam and goodies from BUM. Make sure you submit those photos now because the LIKE period runs from August 8, 2011 to October 30, 2011. Winners will be announced on October 31, 2011. They will all be included in the BUM Fashion Show slated in November. So guys and gals get those BUM shirts and apparel from your favorite stores nationwide and make that COSPLAY inspired outfits now!

Thank you so much to BUM's management that answered questions from the online community and media promptly. They have addressed quite a number of issues with the mechanics of the contest and I'm sure this will be successful! Their grand plan to take everyone to the DARKSIDE real soon has been revealed... so watch out for what's next from BUM!

Did I forget to mention? Dino Imperial and Empress Schuck was there too!

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Did You Know I Was EMO?!

I did go through a phase where being alone and hurting was the only way of life. I admit that I have been introverted throughout college and I'm not ashamed to be called EMO. It's really a way of life and I don't know what I could have been without experiencing that. I also got into friends who are in the same state as I am and that made life easier for me. Today it is so easy to get together on line because of Emo Chat city and that is not even half of what you can do there. Aside from connecting with friends on the same predicament, you get to enjoy what you are doing because you know how they feel. You are like kindred spirits!

You can also get to win prizes and giveaways. It is a whole community, people from different walks of life that merge and enjoy each others company. I just got them on my social network. If you are in this state it would be so nice to get to know more people in the same lifestyle. Oh how I wish I could turn back time and get back to that look that I so adore! It's cool to be different and it is awesome to be EMO. Need I say more?!

Have you ever been EMO?! Tell me when and how!

You Think You're Cooler Than Me?!

I want to believe in love but it doesn't seem to always work. Why do I often ask myself if I want to love again when I don't even care anymore if I end up with someone or not? I'm a walking psychological nightmare; what have I turned myself into?! Is this all I'm going to be? Am I going to just linger in an entirely abysmal future of failed relationships?! Sheesh... I don't like this feeling... I am so down right now I could knock at hell next door. Hello melon collie... how have you been these past few years?!

I need to be hopeful in more ways than one. I'm pretty difficult to understand in times like these. There were times I was so desperately in love with a friend. That didn't end quite nicely too. I think I never moved on from that either. If I meet her again I probably would feel awkward and lose that sanity... if there is still some left. Haaaay... the last time I felt like this was ages ago. I can't say "I told you so!" to "myself" for obvious reasons. I almost forgot what it felt to be human. I hate it... I hate it...

Love shouldn't be this complicated. I know se* isn't but look at what's happening now. You think I should revert back to my emo rocker days?! Nah.. I didn't look too cute that time (but I'm trying hard to stay not cute LOL). I miss what I had. I thought it was forever but I guess sometimes their forever is so short. What's up with women these days, can't they just listen and understand me first before demanding anything?! Do they think they can just get another man cooler than me?! I doubt it!

You think you're cooler than me?! =)

See What A Rainy Afternoon Did To Me!

I've been so alone all my life... couldn't give my heart to anyone... mantra to self today? NO EMO! NO EMO! NO EMO!

That was the line I was listening to in my head all morning. I was not in the mood to do anything than lounge in my bed and stay put. After all I had a very tiring photo shoot last weekend and that got me to only spend around a few hours of sleep this week. That also jeopardized my chances of going back to the gym since I can't work out while I'm dizzy because of the lack of sleep. Anyway I was able to do so last Friday so that was nice.



See what I mean? Haha! This is nice!

I need to work out more... I am getting thinner I guess because I am fitting in better in my old clothes but I have to work out more. The money I spent for gym is no joke either LOL. I'm spending the weekend in the office now because I got my schedules swapped last week, it was fun though because I had the lotsa great shots on my last photoshoot. Now I am figuring out why I have this camera with me in the office, I don't even have a shoot tomorrow. Maybe I'm itching to go somewhere but I know time would not permit it since I am going to have work tomorrow night. It is hard to be a nocturnal, to work at night when people are supposed to sleep... but in some ways I do enjoy it a lot. More so if you kinda see the fruits of your labor... I'm not that rich but I get by... I am fulfilled in work although I could have more heheh. Not that I'm pushing it LOL. I am in the verge of being promoted but not quite heheh... weird huh?! But don't worry I am going to make some small changes to improve managing work. That is somewhat the path I am taking anyway!

I am a little weird I know, but it takes one to know one right? Hehe Nice meeting you here amused dear reader LOL

I better get ready for tomorrow. I think I'll go back to my University and get some of those old things I ate when I was still there. Maybe that will bring back memories, I want to see old friends too. I wonder how I'll start this, but let me give them a call now and set this up so we could have breakfast there tomorrow =) Let me see if I could get pictures of that too =)

Another EMOtional Ridden Day For Me!

I fear a lot of things but just a while ago news struck me that even my professional career is in the brink of awkwardness. I hate it when I discuss matters like these out in the open but I am quite appalled figuratively and literally. I don't know where they get these people but if they don't know what they are doing, is it right to tell them or should I just shut up and make them realize what wrong thing they may be doing later on?

I will probably resign if they push with changes, yes the damn HR ain't doing a good job listening to people. But since I am not in the position to tell them my POV, I would have to wait until my Philippine based Managers do something about it. If I need to fight for it I would, but things should not have gone into this state if HR only talked to the right people. I think resigning would be the honorable thing to do if my professional career does not turn out the way it should. I worked my butt off for crying out loud. It would be bad if someone from outside goes in my project and wreaks havoc to whatever things we already have established like a monkey who got his head chopped off because he does not have any idea of what we are doing. Am I saddened about it? That is an understatement, because as far as I know the person they plan to put here already had his team dissolved because of low performance ratings. Imagine if he brought that resume in our team, I wonder how that would be later on.

I'll try my best to calm down, at least I know what's happening. Now that I'm aware about what they plan to happen is it going to be me to act on it? Should I let them know about it? Do I have to say my piece again like the last dissappointment I got from this same department? Arghhh! The stress just kept on coming right after I took a short vacation. Talk about stress huh?! I did not take the opportunities I had a few months ago because I thought I had a future here. If that does not materialize I might need to re-evaluate things in my career and see what options I have early on. So if it turns out to be what I fear would happen, I would not be a sitting duck while everybody shoots at me. I have high hopes though that my dependable managers from US would help me with this one since they are the ones who are witness to my efforts as part of the team. If the Philippine based managers fail me then I would make it a point they'll feel they lost a limb and crippled without me. I hope they know what they lost afterwards.

Imagine working here for 5 years, not incurring any absences and even sacrificing my vacations just to keep my professional career spotless... then this comes along... I have so many things in my mind right now. I could cut myself and look EMO... or stay sane just for a while. Good thing I got the Phoenix tattoo to fit the part. I hope my wifey doesn't leave me if everything does not fall into place or if my plans just wither like dust in the wind. I love her. I hope she's there for me at times that I really need her.