Penshoppe – Count Ocram

A Bigger and Better Penshoppe in Ayala Center Cebu

Count Ocram — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:12:59 +0000

Penshoppe, one of my favorite local clothing brands recently reopened their Ayala Center Cebu branch. The new Penshoppe store is a lot bigger now and features more selections for people who love the brand.

Penshoppe was established in 1986 and it’s one of the pioneer in the fashion retail industry in the Philippines. Over the years, Penshoppe has evolved into a lifestyle brand offering a wide array of merchandise. Penshoppe is known for fresh take on casual wear in very affordable price point.

The new store has this bright and fun vibe, and features decals that represents Cebu. Every corner of the store is very instagrammable.

During the launch, #TeamPenshoppe ambassadors, Taner Mata, Emilio Francisco, and Maria Fabiana graced the event.

Visit the new Penshoppe store at the 2nd Level of Ayala Center Cebu.

City of Dreams

Count Ocram — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 07:28:14 +0000

Dreams may refer to two things – the one that we experience while we are asleep, and those goals that we wanted to achieve in life. Let me talk about the latter. We all have our dreams, some just wanted simple things, and some wanted to achieve something big.

When I was still in school, I just dreamed of working in an office, have my own desk, and work on computer related stuff, and that’s where I am right now. I am the type of person who just wanted simple things in life, but as we grow old, we realized that we need to dream big for us to discover the things that we thought we cannot do. When we dream big, we tend to push ourselves to our limits and work really hard to achieve those dreams.

Today, I have a new set of goals I wanted to achieve, and I know I’m on the right track of achieving them. Let me write this quote I read in the internet, “think big, dream big, believe big, and the results will be big”.

I went to Manila last year for the Vivo V5 launch wearing this outfit. We stayed at the beautiful Nobu Hotel in City of Dreams. This place reminds me so much of Japan because of the modern zen like architectures and interior designs.

Vivo V5 is the world’s first smartphone featuring a 20MP Front Camera. It is the perfect smartphone for selfie lovers out there.

Vivo V5 Specifications

1.5GHz MediaTek 6750 Octa-core CPU
Mali T860 Graphics Processor
4GB RAM
5.5-Inch HD IPS Display; 1280×720 Resolution
32GB of expandable storage
13-megapixel rear camera, LED Flash
20-megapixel front camera f/2.0 aperture with LED Flash
Dual SIM (Hybrid tray)
3G, LTE (No 700MHz support)
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, Fingerprint Scanner
Android 6.0 Marshmallow, FunTouch UI
3000mAh Non-Removable Battery
Released: Novermber 2016 at Php 12,990 SRP

Visit Vivo Philippines website for more details

Electro Beach Festival + Flossy Footwear’s latest collection

Count Ocram — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 02:07:44 +0000

I recently attended Ibiza Beach Club’s Electro Beach Festival at Mövenpick Cebu and I had a blast! The Electro Beach Festival is one of my favorite EDM beach party series in Cebu and it happens twice a year. The first Electro Beach Festival this year was held last April. Partying with Japanese was really fun, they have this electrifying energy and they dance like nobody’s watching. And of course, there’s no other better venue for this kind of parties than Mövenpick Mactan Island Cebu’s Ibiza Beach Club.

Our day started with an afternoon chill at the Cabanas over some drinks and of course, Mövenpick Ice Cream! I was actually given a pass to enjoy the beach and pool but I arrived at Mövenpick Cebu late afternoon because of work. I just decided to relax and wait for the party.

This year’s theme for the Electro Beach Festival was White Party. I decided to wear a white polo and a light grey shorts to keep it simple, and my floral Flossy plimsolls to give the look an accent. This pair of Flossy is the perfect footwear for venues like Mövenpick Cebu.

I fell in love with Flossy Footwear the first time I wore them during a sunset cruise along Mactan Chanel. I kept wearing my first pair whenever I go out and travel because they’re easy to wear and comfortable. I was very excited when Primer Group contacted me to check out their latest collection.

The new collection features designs that suits every personality; floral for the outgoing, glittery for partyphiles, minimal prints and bold colors for those who want to keep it simple. Check out these latest designs and other collections at Flossy Footwear branch in SM City Cebu.

Going back to Electro Beach Festival, we kick-off the night with a sumptuous dinner buffet at the Sails Restaurant featuring dishes all over Asia. We then headed to Ibiza Beach Club for the party. The night was filled with beats from Japanese DJs that kept everyone dancing.

Looking forward to more Electro Beach Festival!

A Trip to Hong Kong Disneyland

Count Ocram — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:15:04 +0000

A trip to Hong Kong is not complete without visiting the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland. It was actually my second time at Hong Kong Disneyland, the first one was in 2013 with my blogger friends. I don’t really have plans on visiting the park during this trip but since it was my best friend’s first time in Hong Kong, I had no choice but to bring him there.

The rain didn’t stop us from visiting Disneyland, and we’re glad that it stopped in the afternoon. The rain also made the day extra cold, good thing I came prepared. I always make sure that my Disneyland outfit has a Mickey Mouse print on it. I had done this during my visit in 2013, and Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea visits last year.

Hoodie – Uniqlo | Jogger Pants – Penshoppe | White Sneakers – Reebok | Backpack – Herschel

I fell in love with this blue hooded pullover with a Mickey Mouse print the moment I saw it. I really love the color and the classic look of the print. I paired it with an acid washed joggers and white sneakers, which is the only pair of shoes I brought the entire trip. Comfy joggers and sneakers are a must when visiting a theme park since there’s a lot of walking, and uhm running to be first on the line at your favorite attractions. Inside my backpack are my essentials and extra jacket just in case it will become colder since we planned to stay until night time to watch the fireworks. What I love about my Herschel backpack is that it can fit a lot of items but it doesn’t look bulky. The timeless design is also a winner.

My second time at Hong Kong Disneyland was enjoyable. I thought I will get bored but with the new attractions and shows, it made my visit felt like it was my first time. To celebrate Hong Kong Disneyland’s 10th year Anniversary, they prepared new attractions which includes Fairy Tale Forest, Mickey and the Wondrous Book show, Disney in the Stars and Happily Ever After Twilight Celebration.

Disneyland really brings out the kid in us. Every visit will really make you feel like a kid again. If you’ll ask me if I’ll be visiting Hong Kong Disneyland on my next Hong Kong trip? My answer is, why not?

It’s a Match!

Count Ocram — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:41:24 +0000

I fell in love with this neoprene bomber jacket the moment I saw it in the store. I thought it will be perfect for Cebu’s bipolar weather and my trip to Hong Kong. While browsing the racks, I saw a neoprene jogger pants that matches the jacket and I didn’t think twice of buying it as well. I really wanted to pull off a matching outfit and I finally found something that I like.

Neoprene Bomber Jacket & Jogger Pants – Penshoppe | White V-neck Shirt & Envelope Clutch Bag – Forever 21 | White Sneakers – Reebok

I wore this outfit during my trip in Hong Kong. It was not that cold when we arrived because the sun was out and the neoprene jacket and pants are just perfect for the weather to keep me warm. I really love how the entire outfit looked really sporty and cool.

Since we’re staying in Tsim Sha Tsui area, most of the popular tourist spots in Hong Kong are just walking distance. We visited Garden of Stars, Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Cultural Center. Enjoy the photos.

This Herschel bag is a perfect travel backpack because it can fit a lot of items. The bag design is also very stylish and timeless. The back padding also makes it very comfortable to wear. Its size is perfect a weekend getaway or short trips abroad.

Sinulog Festival Outfit Ideas

Count Ocram — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 01:16:12 +0000

Sinulog, the biggest and grandest festival in the Philippines is just around the corner and I know most of us are really excited with all the activities lined up for this year. If it’s your first time to attend Sinulog Festival, different festivities usually take place as early as December and most of the big events happen a week before the Sinulog day, which is being celebrated every 3rd Sunday of the January.

Carefully planning what to wear during Sinulog day and other festivities can really be very stressful to some. On this blog, I will be sharing some outfit ideas for different activities by mixing and matching few pieces of clothing and accessories.

The Casual Reveler

This outfit is perfect for attending religious activities such as church masses and procession. You can close the button of the shirt for a more semi-formal look.

The Party Goer

Parties are already tied with Sinulog Festival. You can transform your the first outfit into a party look by simply changing your top with a shirt with festive prints. For indoor party venues, you can also wear a bomber jacket to make the look a little sophisticated.

The Festival Ready

For the big Sinulog day, it is a must to wear something comfortable like shorts and tank tops. It is also important to protect your head from the heat of the sun by wearing a hat and sunglasses. A water repellent jacket will also protect you just in case it will rain.

All items are from Penshoppe except for the Envelope Clutch and Scarf

By mixing and matching few pieces of clothing, you can transform your outfit to something fitted for the activity or occasion. My tip is to carefully choose the colors and prints to make sure everything will work together. Have a fun filled Sinulog Festival!

Black Out

Count Ocram — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 13:07:25 +0000

My personal style is defined by colors, prints and textures. But lately, I slowly discovered easy dressing using basic pieces. I started to like wearing basic clothing after our Bank on Basic shoot 2 months ago. I realized that not all basics are boring, it is really up to you on how you can spice up your look and make it standout.

Some clothing may look basic at first, but if you’ll look closer, the material is different or it has an accent detail which gives it a standout factor.

The latest look I put together, if you’ll look at it from afar, it’s just a basic black and white ensemble. But if you’ll look closer, you’ll fall in love with the details. I got this quilted oversized round-neck tee with zipper detail few days ago and it was a love at first sight when I saw this shirt. I’ve been looking for this type of shirt for while now, and the the zipper detail on the side, which is a trend right now is an added bonus. I also wore a black jogger pants with denim panel detail on the side to make the look a little sporty. I decided to go for an all black top and bottom outfit and paired with an all white sneakers which I bought from my trip in South Korea for contrast. To complete the look, I wore a black snapback with grid print.

Oversized quilted shirt with zipper detail, black jogger pants with panel details and black snapback with grid print are all from Penshoppe

Photo by: Doyzkie

Penshoppe is opening their biggest store in the Philippines at SM Seaside City Cebu on November 27th. Follow Penshoppe on facebook, twitter and instagram to get the latest announcements and promos.

Style Origins at Ayala Center Cebu

Count Ocram — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:39:23 +0000

Last June 15, I attended Ayala Malls’ Style Origin at Ayala Center Cebu. It was indeed a very fashionable afternoon, not only because of the fashion show but also because of the audience who dressed up for the event and of course, the Cebu Fashion Bloggers.

Ayala Malls’ Style Origin kicked off with Fashion Beats, an all ladies fashion show. Different brands found inside Ayala Center Cebu have joined the show including Bayo, Simon+, Plains & Prints, XOXO, etc.

At 6pm, it’s time for the main event. It’s the gentlemen’s turn to strut the runway with Mensweek. The main event showcased the collections of featured designers for Cebu, Philip Rodriguez, Arcy Gayatin, Yvonne Quisumbing, and Cary Santiago.

Visit PhilippineStreetFashion.com for more photos

My Personal Picks:

What I wore during the event:

DIY Corduroy Vest, Bazaar find Polka Dot Shirt, Folded & Hung Backpack, Penshoppe Black Denim, SM Accessories Bracelets, Faux Studded Sneakers from The Iconic Store in Dubai