Team Designed, Custom Built: NIXON at SM Premier Aura

Wednesday, October 30, 2013


Totally NOT related to the former US President, NIXON is a brand who's roots come from Encinitas, CA in 1998. They initially created a small line of team-designed, custom built watches and only sold it exclusively in specialty board sport to small fashion and lifestyle retailers. Intended for surfers and extreme sports athletes, it has become a stalwart of easy, home grown clothing that include select men’s and women’s outfits, leather goods and custom audio headphones now enjoyed even in Asia Pacific. 


The Philippine market still proves to be an important one and they have seen this one of the places in the region to put a stamp on. It was carried previously by dealers but we're so lucky to have a full store that genuinely has stuff from NIXON which we got hold of last week.

They've got pretty DAMN good watches on display.


Tried it on for size and it was the perfect fit. It was a Man's watch and I really felt it was mine right from the beginning. You know that thing where you feel serendipity? Exactly.


Then another one that can pass for a more classy dressed up suit, none of those shiny ones that glisten on spotlights. This is something that could be worn by Agent 007 himself. As part of the Sniper Collection, it just had the right amount of pizazz that men would want in a watch.


It's also got the patented lock that you can only see in NIXON watches. A pretty good way to identify the brand on that alone.


These cost around $ 150- 200 bucks, just do the math in Philippine pesos; but it is mid range which totally sells on me. Great for yuppies that want a good and impressive everyday watch. Then we had more!


These watches are part of the DIP DYE collection. Easy going, not so expensive watches but really good quality. This would be the perfect gift for young guys who want things simple yet still classy. The two to three toned color wonder would look really good even with simple shorts or jeans and a shirt.


There's also the Gunsmith, Karmaflage (which is on sale), Luxe Heritage, Rover Patchwork and other collections that would really fit you. Just check them out on the store and there's surely one that'll fit you.


I also liked some of their bags. This one in the center that's got yellow trims is a must buy item.


The belt and buckles have character. Simple yet the pop of red would likely give it away. Proud to wear NIXON on any suit, jeans or casual wear... it would be nice to have this accessory in your closet.


They also have headphones, mobile speakers that are in different shapes and sizes. It's crisp, clear and loud... just the way you like it at around 30-150 bucks. They also have cases and covers that would fit new phone models because they are complete... it's a lifestyle brand after all and together with your board + bleached hair... you'll look good on the beach and on land. No sweat!


If there's something that I would prefer to get in this store, it's those watches (especially the limited edition ones) and these pieces of clothing! I love those wifebeaters and sweaters!


 I've hand picked two sweaters that would be perfect for men and women. Would I pass as a stylist? =)


It's relaxed, it feels good on the skin and would definitely want you to remember a day in the beach, working out, your boards and those memorable times with friends. If you think it's you, you should never hesitate to wear something that would represent your style and personality. After all, at the end of the day the only thing that would make you happy will be something that you get with your hard earned money and the people who appreciate it around you. It's not expensive, prices are competitive and the brand is world class. What more can you ask for?



For more details please visit their Facebook Page


Nixon
Or visit their official website

http://www.nixon.com

Or visit their store at the SM AURA Premier in Taguig City

Capisce!? =)

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WICKEDMOUTH: Unang Putok Out On Stores 11-12-13

If you don't have this book... you'll be sorry.
If you don't have this book... you might lose your virginity.
If you don't have this book... you will not be happy.
If you don't have this book... these people will kill you.


Mots is the artist of famed blog http://motsmots.blogspot.com/ and his work is impeccable. He's an educator and pretty much have done it all. Just check his site and see his work. I tell you, it's really good. You know he takes time to make each of his illustrations into a work of art.

Glentot (I call him Glennglenn) is the masterba... mind and write of humor blog Wickedmouth.com. You will laugh at the little things he'll say in each story. This new author is promising and I'm telling you, you will miss half your life if you don't get this book. It may sound cliche but I'm not joking. :P

GLENTOT

If you love the blog, you'll even LOVE the book. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about.

I've already read it through advanced copies, I felt silly laughing alone while reading it through traffic. I practically finished it in one day and now have a very sick way of looking at life. Yes ladies and gentlemen, it is LIFE CHANGING lol...

So hold on to your seats and take the risk. Buy one on 11-12-13 (November 12, 2013) in leading bookstores and National Bookstore branches nationwide! If it's not there, please bring your machete to the store and threaten the sales lady. If they don't have it, demand for it! Totally a steal because it doesn't cost much.WICKEDMOUTH: Unang Putok! Need I say more?

For more details, please take precaution and check his website for details

http://www.wickedmouth.com



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Jason and Melai Spotted 10/29/2013

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Hmmm.. You guys probably know that I've been trying to find latest photos of Jason and Isay for the longest time. Last one wasn't mine and twas a couple BTS shots of their prenup. I haven't seen them for a long time and I was so sad. Honestly it's okay with me because i'm sure they've seen a LOT of people... They've got millions of fans but I was so happy to have met them again a while ago. 


Jason didn't recognize me but for me that's okay. Isay had to remind him who i was and i figured i had to re-introduce myself. Maybe i figured they have met so many media people in their lifetime and I'm just a cute blogger hahahaha


I was so happy to see them in the ABSCBN lobby when I got down of the elevator. I immediately snapped a few shots and felt that was rude of me... Naexcite yata ako hahaha... But really when I saw them I immediately turned into a fan. I wondered why are they here? Do they have a new show? Are they doing something new? I got no answers lol pero okay lang :) just seeing them was enough for me. :)



Isay was so nice. She said she remembered me hayyy... Look at her holding her tummy. I am so happy for these two. Hopefully we can talk a bit more soon about their baby and plans after the wedding. I hope i can get to cover that too. Hay :( so I'm just sharing these latest photos with you guys so you know how they look like now. Yun lang po hehe. Do you remember the first time you've seen them? When was it? What did you do!? :)



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The LEE Style Army DIY Denim Workshop


I didn't know how to make a pair of jeans til I got to this awesome event last week with LEE the jeans company. They held a DIY denim workshop for online media and celebrities at the fab URBN Bar at Fort Bonifacio.


I'm not a pro at this but the people from LEE basically didn't hold you back in interpreting your own style in creating a one of a kind, original pair of jeans. The dry treatments of making crevice like things on the fabric plus cuts and slashes from real deal tools from the manufacturer would tell you OH so this is how they made it.


Honestly at first I felt so bad because they were damaging the already good pieces from LEE but when I saw the other things that the designers made, oh so that's what they wanted us to do. Maybe they want to just have you spark your creativity and that's exactly what I tried to do afterwards.


The brand wants you to STAY CURIOUS. I really appreciated that part because they don't want us to just wear plain jeans... they want us to make our own masterpieces no matter how little skill we had in making these jeans. From dry treatments of sandpapers, cutting, slashing, combing, they all had that well taken cared of. 


Then on the wet stage they asked us to suit up and use different kinds of paint. I had fun with that and got busy with whites and neon too. Then we got busy smashing those buttons and studs in. That part was a wee bit difficult together with the machine we had to line up for to get the actual LEE label sewn in. We had some help with that admittedly but we had to choose which ones we had to use.


Then in the end, we had really great masterpieces and some not so good amateur ones but really, LEE got their point across. No matter how much time we have painstakingly spent in making our new jeans, we only think of one thing... we made it on our own.. we used our curiosity to make good things happen... and this one's for keeps!

Thank you so much to LEE for spending time with us and feeding our imagination... for feeding our curiosity. Now we can go and make sure our next pair of jeans are going to be original, unique and pretty much a basic item turned special. That's how we all feel I guess, it doesn't need to be expensive. We just need to have the right tools and the right people to connect and teach us how to do it. I've got a pretty good feeling we'll also get to see some of these shown in the Philippine Fashion Week, which I'll tell you in a bit. For the mean time, please do check their official Facebook page and website for more information about their latest collection.

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