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August 21, 2007

Photoshop Phone

Bored and have nothing else to do but to check my mysterious cellphone for things I might have not discovered yet. I own an O2 XDA Mini, a pocket PC and even till now I have no idea of its full capabilities. While tinkering with my pictures, I stumble upon the edit button ‘ooooh the EDIT button what does this button do?!’ I say to myself like a little curious child. Surprised, I find options to change the contrast and the brightness and to also crop the picture (I may not be a “photoshoper” but at least know what crop is). I first tried it on my “crappy” pictures just to make sure. I find myself spending hours correcting every detail of the picture and finally I get to finish 2 pictures (hahaha how slow!). As many people say “practice makes perfect” and so as I ran out of pictures to destroy, I take new ones. Spending another hour choosing the right clothes to wear and the proper light that should go on me, I was the model, photographer and stylist at the same time. Finally having all my pictures I start testing the edit button again and finally it started cooperating. I was getting better pictures that the first tries. This new found feature on my Phone got me hooked. I just hope my phone surprises me again with one of its many features.
These are samples of the pictures that were taken and altered.

DAVIDWho You?ScrumptiousOutlineWhisperClassicBlue RayDead on the spotahh! coca colacoca cola bottleBack to BlackIn Black and WhiteHeaven-sentSimply JessieDarknessThrough and throughLoosing VisionHot Shoulder TreatmentSizzle!White HeatCold HeatHot Hot HeatSee through mePSPPartaaaay!!!MIMSThey say I look like my bro hereSoothing TunesAy Multo!ColourBlackInversly Proportional

August 14, 2007

From Manhood to Boyhood: Childish Clothes Men Shouldn’t Wear

It really is sad seeing Men and women who dress up like children. Sadly for us men, women get away with their childish clothing and their childish hairstyles (pigtails). Unfortunately for men childish clothes do not look good at all or anywhere need good at least. Just because this advice was given this doesn’t mean that you should throw everything out of the closet and change it every season (get real no one does that).
The Big Rapper Shirts
Trust me on this one, oversized tops are a big no-no. This look was probably still acceptable in high school but please grow-up. Sure Jay-Z is wearing it but at least he goes for the whole outfit with his Ferrari but if you have no intentions of being a rap star, drop it. Avoid baggy, shapeless garments that make you look like a balloon. You shouldn’t go topless either. Replace your big daddy shirts for Avoid baggy, shapeless garments that make you look like a balloon.
Backpacking
Out of school and into the real world. wearing a backpack is just plain kiddie. No matter how stylish the backpack is it would still look childish. Yes we all know that a backpack has more than ample space for your documents but a messenger bag does the same thing and has more style. The messenger bag makes professionals look more stylish and less like a tourist with their bulky backpacks. It’s time to trade in your rucksack for a more fashionable, adult alternative. A messenger with handles and a detachable shoulder strap is a great option for those who find themselves frequently traveling to business meetings, since it can double as a briefcase.
Baseball Caps
Sadly the truth is that grown men often use baseball caps to avoid bad hair days. Women, on the other hand, think that men who wear baseball caps are not “man material” because of the person looking under age or at least trying their best to look young. If your trying to attract a woman of legal age remember not to wear a cap, wear other fashion hats, like trilbies or driving caps if you must or just wear your hair right.
Holey Pants
It might be true that distressed pants may look hot , and they are, but wearing this too much to the point of replacing your regular jeans for these makes distressed pants your second skin. If these are the only jean that are available in your closet you must consider shopping for a new pair. Old styles or the “classics” are still in fashion for as long as you wear the right top with them. A nice pair of dark denims or light denims would go great with any top. Remember that the shape of the jeans is also important. Wear jeans that fit your body-type (this doesn’t mean tight-fitting jeans).
Sleeveless for Less
The people who like sleeveless shirts are those who wear them. There are two very sensible reasons to why you shouldn’t wear sleeveless shirts. First, unless your naked or in a bathing suit, women don’t want to wee that ugly armpit hair. Please hide those monstrous things or better yet shave, use hair removal cream or wax it off. Secondly, if you want to show the world your bulging biceps don’t wear a sleeveless shirt just because people will stare not in awe but in disgust. If you want to impress the ladies wear tight-fitting shirts to show those bulges.
Bling-bling
We all know your rich, if so hire a fashion adviser. Wearing multiple pieces of jewelry all at once is one of the mistakes rich guys make. Instead of wearing a clash of metal you should wear one piece of jewelry that says who you are. Most choose a watch but if that is not you try a plain cuff. Remember for jewelry, less is more.

Be A Man

August 6, 2007

Eyeglasses SOS

Eyeglass are part of the visually impaired but this doesn’t mean that these people should hate it. today even those who do not have visual “disabilities” still prefer to wear eyeglasses without any grade than to go bare.
Learn to love your glasses. There have been some cases wherein people who wear glasses hate them because they claim “it ruins the ‘look’.

Here are some tips on how to look good with your glasses. so if you are opting for one pair of eyeglasses choose a good neutral color that will compliment you and the type of clothes you wear. Mid-tone neutrals, such as smoky Grey, tortoiseshell, medium navy and olive are best for workaday eye frames. If your budget runs to a second pair, choose something more fun for weekends, which expresses both your seasonal colors (loud colors would be nice) and your style personality.

So we got the color problem out of the way now it comes down to the shape of the frame. In selecting glasses, choose frames that complement or contrast with the shape of your face - but do not repeat it. For example, round glasses on a round face would be uninteresting. Square glasses on a square, full face would be even worse, making the face appear wider and the jaw line severe. For people who have very bold features with sharp edges a nice round or elongated frame would complement your face.

Select frames that are in proportion with your face. If petite, you need more delicate styles; if you choose large frames you will look dwarfed. The large faced woman needs frames that are more substantial; delicate ones would look too lightweight. Balance is the key.

- Frames should be: no wider than the face;
- in line with the eyebrows at the top;
- no lower than the highest point of the nostril contour.

Some notes:
Rectangular or round frames of eyeglasses are best for narrow faces; the aviator style is also good.
Choose eyeglasses with softened edges not angular ones are best suitable for square or rectangular faces. Square faces should avoid large frames - they look best if no lower than the top of the cheek.
Square or rectangular styles of eyeglasses give definition to round faces.
Choose darker, stronger bridges of eyeglasses which have the effect of bringing the eyes together. That’s essential when you have wide-set eyes.
Choose a low or dark bridge to shorten the nose if you have a long one. Short noses benefit from high or clear bridge which makes the most of a small nose.
If your eyes are close-set choose clear or narrow bridges which lighten the area and won’t make the eyes seem even closer together.