I realized that travel blogging is quite difficult because you need to be detailed as much as possible. As an avid traveler, whenever I plan a trip, I always do a research about the places to visit, how to get there, where and what to eat, and things to experience.

As a fashion blogger, planning my outfits for a trip is very challenging because I always carefully think what to wear. It is also hard for me to travel lite because I always end up packing extra sets of clothing for “just in case” scenario. I do enjoy putting up an outfit on what to wear on day 1, day 2, day 3 or on a particular location. I always make sure that the outfit I’m wearing is weather and location appropriate, and of course comfortable.

I was invited by AirAsia Philippines to experience summer in South Korea together with Cebu’s local media and social media influencers. I carefully planned my outfits because I know how fashionable Koreans are. It’s funny because I started by sketching the looks I wanted to put up because my clothes were still in the laundry. As soon as I got my laundry, I immediately started mixing and matching and started packing.

Since it’s summer in South Korea, I didn’t really worry much because I know I can just wear the clothes that I normally wear here in the Philippines. But just to be sure that I’m bringing the right clothing, I checked the weather in Seoul from time to time before the trip. The temperature in Seoul was predicted to be at 28-30 degrees in the morning to afternoon and drops to 18-20 degrees at night to early morning.

It was already evening when we arrived in Seoul and it was 18 degrees, good thing I was wearing a cover up that kept me warm.

I really love the color scheme of this airport outfit look that I put up. The combination of tan and olive colors are very manly and pleasing in the eyes. Since I can’t fit my straw hat in my luggage because it will get deformed, I decided to come up with a look that is suitable wearing it.

I used my JanSport Watchtower backpack for my carry on luggage. As what I’ve mentioned on my School Boy post, this bag is perfect for traveling. The small compartments of the bag are perfect for your phone, wallet, passport and small items that needs easy access. The main compartment can also store some clothing and items that you need to access during the flight.

We were greeted by our guide as soon as we got out at the arrival hall of Incheon International Airport. She knows that we were really hungry because of flight delay so she brought us to a restaurant in the airport serving Bibimbap. I really like the interior of the restaurant because it matches my outfit, ahah! It’s also nice to finally taste the authentic Bibimbap of South Korea.

We traveled to Seoul after dinner which took about 40 minutes and we spent the rest of the night exploring Myeongdong. We then capped the night with chicken and beer.

Stay tuned for my day 2 and day 3 outfit posts.

As what I’ve mentioned from my previous blog post, good things doesn’t need to be expensive. Most of the items that I’m wearing in this outfit are brought from The SM Store (no this is not a sponsored post). I really love shopping at The SM Store because you can really find nice and fashionable items without breaking your wallet. Like this cool tank top from Tee Culture, it was only Php199. What I really like about this tank top is the material dries really fast, and it has a cool print too. I also got this gradient swim shorts for only Php249 from Coco Cabana, which is also one of the brands that The SM Store carries.

I received this pair of Havaianas and I really liked the print because it’s perfect for summer. Havaianas is always my go to brand when it comes to flip-flops because there are so many designs to choose from. I also made sure that my skin is protected using Flawless Skin Protect Mist with SPF70.

It was really a fun filled day at the beach and we were blessed with this glorious sunset. I can’t wait for my next beach trip with my Cebu Fashion Blogger loves!

The summer really calls for a visit to the beach, good thing, Cebu is blessed with really good ones, and just a few hours’ drive away from the city. Mactan Island is home to luxurious hotels and resorts and one of them is Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort. We decided to spend our beach outing here because they gave us a good rate. The resort also has nice spots for OOTDs and of course beautiful beach for swimming.

We arrived at the resort mid morning and it was funny because we all then spread out and did our thing, shoot OOTD photos. What I love about this bunch is that we understand what bloggers got to do when we’re at an event or a getaway like this one. We really spent the morning shooting OOTDs but it was fun because everyone loves doing it.

I wore this linen button down with tropical print which I bought a day before our scheduled beach trip at H&M, and paired with a white pants and mandals. I love the print of this button down because it’s perfect for summer, the cloth is also made of linen which breathable and comfortable to wear.

I’m really obsessed with this pair of mandals which I got from Zalora and if you read my blog or following me on Instagram, I already have a couple of posts wearing it. I also used a straw hat to protect my head from the heat, and a pair of sun glasses which I got from Metro Department Store for only Php100. You know, some good stuff doesn’t really need to be expensive.

I also brought this envelope with me and guess what, I got this at National Bookstore and I thought I can use it as an envelope clutch, and it worked! I like how it goes well with the whole look.

The hot summer days call for a more relaxed, light and comfortable outfit. In the Philippines, dressing for summer is not a problem since we live in a tropical country where it feels like summer almost every day. Our closets are usually filled with items that are already perfect for summer.

Choosing the right clothing with the right fabric is essential to make you feel comfortable during hot sunny days. Good thing, brands like Giordano has come up with their Summer Classics collection which features clothing that are made of light, breathable and comfortable fabrics. The collection also includes pieces that are timeless and easy to wear since you can pair with just about anything.

It was one hot afternoon and I decided to wear this button down with vertical stripes print which I got from Giordano. I really like this button down because the vertical stripes print makes me look taller and slimmer. The fabric is also made of linen which is very light and breathable, perfect for the hot afternoon. I then wore a pique trouser which I cuffed and a pair mandals to make the look more relaxed and comfortable. To finish the look, I chose a white fedora hat to protect my head from the heat of the sun and a scarf to give the look an accent.

It is really important to invest on right clothing for us to survive the heat of the sun during summer. Some additional tips before I end this post, wear sunblock and stay hydrated.

Photos by: Jeemah Villaverde