Both me and Rabsin wearing Giordano His and Hers Chambray shirts

Wearing a black police cap from Punk-X-Pretty | Hermes-inspired cuff from WAGW | hawk cuff from Nasty Gal | vintage Trussardi bag | Fossil Watch | thrifted leather paneled pants

All images shot by Thaad A Sabolboro

This isn't really one of those his-and-hers style blogs, but since me and my super good friend Rabsin both received nearly identical chambray shirts, and we were both attending the same event, we just couldn't resist going for a "couple" shoot!:)

Rabsin and I are both really honored to collaborate with Giordano Philippines for a styling challenge to celebrate their release of their Chambray Collection. I have been searching high and low for a crisp, perfectly tailored chambray shirt for awhile, so I was definitely pleased to have been given the good news.

Classic chambray shirts are synonymous to seasonless, timeless style. It goes along with the ranks of other closet staples, such as a crisp white shirt, black tailored blazer, and black skinnies in terms of wearability and versatility. Biases aside, you can seriously see the difference in the craftsmanship that goes with a Giordano chambray shirt--the material is extra soft yet remains crisp, the mother-of-pearl-like metallic buttons are extra sturdy, and overall, it just hangs and fits very well. I'm extra particular with fit when I invest in classic staples, so I know I got a winner with my shirt. I paired it with my favorite black pants and sneaker wedges for a simple, clean-cut look.

Before I wrap, I must send a special shout-out to my partner Thaad for being just amazing with the camera and for knowing how to manipulate the "magic hour" lighting oh so well. I've been receiving a lot of compliments with the "improved" pictures on my blog-- I have him to thank for everything.:)

Anyway, drop by any Giordano branch to get your own Chambray Collection shirt!:)

Summer is definitely NOT over, especially here in the Queen City of the South... let's toast to the last days of summer with great music, awesome outdoor activities and tons of tequila as Wasabi.PH, El Hombre Tequila and StarWorld together with HTC and Soundballoon bring you Summer Hangover 2012!

with my love Mike Magallanes of toxicdiscoboy

Aisa and Melai and their partners Mich and JR. Supportive lang with their blogger gfs!

with Dred and my good friend Jeff Songco of Thinline Advertising in Makati

everyone at Borough!

with Sarah Tirona of Fashion Eggplant. she's adorable!

uma-outfit lang lahat. hehe. 

bear hug!

my participant's ID with a custom wire tag by the supertalented Anagon

With my girl and blog superstar Kookie B--no need for introductions as you all know how jawdropping Kookie is, but she also happens to be one of the most down-to-earth people you'll ever meet.

Style blogging superstars Paul Jatayna, Mike Magallanes, and Karl Leuterio. Totally starstruck with the three but again, they're incredibly nice. Mike and I have been commenting on each other's blogs since 2009!

Aivan Magno's DIY leather jacket with studs

Mayhem on the gymnasium floor! Bloggers and buyers everywhere

Sponsor booths from Meg Magazine and Ferretti shoes

Belle's crazy python Litas! She has the most extensive collection of these babies

Bloggers, all: Kaye Awatin of The Style Flux, Rovie Divinagracia of The Bargain Doll, Maria Pizarro of I'm a Vintage Bee

OS goodies!! Can't wait to get me a piece of this

with the lovely Belle of Bellavanite, and my loves Sarah Tirona of Fashion Eggplant, Ava Te of Artsy Fartsy Ava, and Aie Corpuz of In Aie's Shoes

with mother Aisa Ipac of Drowning Equilibriums

Goodies galore from our sponsors

windblown hair effect lang. haha.