Best Summer Shorts at Chubbies

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Whenever the summer season comes. I see to it that I got myself some quirky shorts to rock on. Because summer is all about fun and being comfortable at any pieces you’d be wearing, so we better yet to have this looking neat and yet comfortable shorts from Chubbies Shorts which are the most trendy today for both men and girls. Actually, Chubbies shorts are really unique, because of the prints they’d be using on each of their shorts and pieces. It’s like, they’d loved on playing in colors and patterns most of time as they up to in their new collection, which I found pretty cool. Because their pieces especially their shorts collections are ones speaks to my style that is why I am so pleased already then to post them up here to this blog, istablog.com, whenever they’ve released some new pieces.

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Recently, Chubbies releases new swim trucks that gone me crazy! because look, these shorts are pretty dope and they can either be pair off in any tank top you got, right? also, the prints uses on each shorts are perfectly on this coming forth of July as we commemorating the independence day. Each shorts are ranging 59 USD – up but here’s the great news. As  you stumbled upon on this blog and as you read the entire post. I’ll treat you an Chubbies Shorts Coupons then as my thank you for supporting this site, istarblog.com, and this also how chubbies sends their gratitude too as we keeps on patronizing their products through years. So – I hope you can grab their coupon today and have your fave pieces from their shop in a very reasonable prices using of course the provided coupon on the given link. Make sure you don’t miss t!!

Chubbies offers free shipping too as you bought products at least 50 USD within US Land. But you can check it out for yourself over their site for further details about it.

Oak Stair Treads

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When it comes to home decorating. There’s really a bunch of materials and pieces that we could choose from with like some glittery center pieces that can give a great seeing to the home and these some raw materials that we could placed in inside the home for the accentual matter like an pot of trees and some fountains accessories that can make the whole house looking specious and comfortable to hang to. Actually, as we talk about home decor, there’s an various or wide range of designing we can pick up depending on your taste and personality. Others like their home to be techno and modern while other prefers it to be more looking raw and old-fashion, whatever could it be one thing is main goal which making the house looking neat and proper.

Though there’s a varied selection of oak stair treads available in the market today. But I think the wood material is never be outdated in trend because wood is classy and it has its own value already as we dig up the history of home designing and decorating. So – why not using wood than those metals that can be easily rusted. Plus, wood can be lasted for decades either millennium as chosen the best type of wood to use like narra, mahogany & etc..

Classy Looking Newel Posts

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Nowadays, home decors are always into modern concept because that’s what the hot thing and most probably the demand these days when it comes to home decorating and designing. That is why people are quite fascinating to them most especially to these metallic kind of piece work and concepts. However, nothing cant still beats to the classy woody newel posts because it can give accentual appeal to the whole staircase as you uses all types of newel posts together, and I know most of the home designers out there will be on my side now as am telling you here that wood staircase and its posts are still the best to use. Though, it kinda sound like old-fashioned but I think this probably make your home quirky looking as you’d still consider to use the wood stair instead of the metallic and modern ones.

Adding an old piece to you home is actually the best thing to do. Because it can balance up the culture and ambiance inside the home and turn it up into nicely peaceful type of home. Just look into those Japanese inspired type of home where woods are often uses, as a main material of the home. You can see on how raw and beautiful the house is.. because the concept of the nature are perfectly implemeted and used in the proper part of the home, so – it turned out well and amusing to the eye.

Sponsored video : Helping the Women of Cha Cha Cottage

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My life is far from perfect but I consider myself lucky because I am able to have access to and enjoy the finer things in life. On top of that is the fact that I have a strong support system whom I can turn to whenever I want some much needed help, and that is my family. Since I am so blessed, I feel that I should at least give back some of the blessings I have received to people who are in need, in any which way I can in my own small way. It does not really matter what the cause is as long as I know I am making a difference in a person’s life.

Having said that, many philanthropists and charitable organizations give their support to women’s and children’s causes because they are considered to be the most vulnerable in society – being the ones who are subjected the most to neglect and abuse. Although some people might think that it is not their obligation to help these people, I strongly feel that it is a part of our social responsibility to at least not turn a blind eye in their plight.

Guinness, one of the most successful beer brands worldwide (brewed in almost 60 countries and is available in over 120), has partnered with Cha Cha Cottage in Singapore through the Arthur Guinness Projects. Cha Cha Cottage is a social enterprise that provides single and needy mothers with home-based cottage industry work such as candle making to help them get back their independence while caring for their families. The video shows three mothers from Cha Cha Cottage who make candles to feed their families. It says in the video that a candle is a giving thing and thousands can be lit from a single candle and yet its life will not be shortened. It represents how even a single person willing to help these ladies can make a difference in their lives.

Guinness has committed to raise $100,000 SGD for these women. You can be a part of this campaign by going over to the Arthur Guinness Project’s Facebook Page. From May 11 to June 21, netizens can offer their pledge towards the cause. Guinness Singapore will donate $100 to Cha Cha Cottage for every click of support you make. To further raise awareness for the group of marginalised women in need of support, a symbolic light-up event will be held on June 21 with 1,000 pledged candles.

Sponsored By: Guinness

Publish Brand 2014 Summer Collection

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Basics are so fine. Yes! guys loves to wear pieces which are basics like plain tees and shorts that’ll be well pair of with any sneakers. I think, mostly guys styled themselves of this kind especially now as we got the summer season. Because these are the most comfortable pieces that we could wear off as we got into hot kinda weather also basic pieces can we rock with as well in any high-end brands for sort of season like in winter and fall, all you have to learn was on how to mix and matches clothes that blended well for your styling. I hope you can get what am trying to say here.

Okay, recently, the brand called Publish Brand had released their ” Publish Brand 2014 Summer Collection” and I believed at this moment, these pieces, from their collection, are already out in the market. If you wanted to check them out on your bear eyes. Just heads up in any nearby mortar stores for the preview and you’ll probably know as well further details about each pieced they’d had cooked for us this summer season. Actually, these pieces are like my style. Because I wanted to wear something comfortable and in away give me at ease.. hehe

Alright, that will be all for now and please bear with me for not including some details of this brand’s collection. Because they haven’t sent me yet the PR of it so – am doing this post in advance..ehhe But this may surely be updated as I handed the PR, pretty soon.. Thank you!

Protecting Your Leather Frank Wright Shoes

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Although I am a laidback type of guy who prefers to hang out with my friends in casual clothes and comfortable shoes, I do not limit myself to buying just one type. As a matter of fact, I have a mini collection of shoes that a lot of my friends and relatives are envious of. I also have a few pairs of leather shoes that I give careful attention to because they are quite expensive and I want them to last for a long time. Leather shoes are sensitive to water and chemicals, thus it is prone to damage. There are simple ways however to ensure that your leather shoes are not just well protected but clean as well.

It is advisable to apply a water repellent on your leather shoes before you wear them because water can really do a lot of damage to your shoes. When it comes to polishing, choose a color that is the same with your shoe color or else they will get stained permanently. Also use a cream based polish instead of the liquid one. So as not to affect the quality and texture of the leather, do not go overboard with your polishing. It is a must to use a high quality leather conditioner on your shoes for them to stay shiny.

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Another way to protect your leather shoes is to choose the right protectant. Keep in mind that different weatherproofing products serve different purposes. Use a beeswax product instead of a protective spray. Probably the most important tip is to not use your leather shoes during bad weather. With these things in mind, you will definitely be able to use them in a long time.

Shopping for leather shoes is likewise easy when you know where to shop for the best. Established in 1885 in London, Frank Wright Shoes up until this day, sells trendy footwear that combines classic designs with modern styling. They have a wide variety of shoes (leather, suede, Brogues, Razor Sole, and Canvas) and Boots (leather, suede, Work Boot, Chukka/Desert Boots, Razor Sole, Canvas, Chelsea Boots). There is definitely something for everyone.

Among all the shoes available, my favorite is the Frank Wright Fry Black Leather because I can wear it with just about anything. I can pair it with pants/chino pants for that formal look or with shorts for a casual, laidback style. It has a traditional brogue design and fry multi eyelet with lace-up shoe style. This shoe sells at an affordable price and can be worn everyday.

Kpop Fashion: Lee Seunghoon Airport Fashion (Full Black)

I’m actually trying to push myself more to update this blog, at least one post a day. Because lately, I’ve been too lame and quite stressed on what Google made this site (penalized), istarblog.com, which made the result of me loosing interest on blogging at all. Maybe though am just tired already by doing my blogging activities each day without seeing any improvement and sorts that’s why my interests to this are not that strong like before. But now, I am really trying my very hard to get myself on track again and share what I most interest about…. And I hope by this time everything will take place on the right path.. ehhe So – that’s why I up this new series of post which tackle mostly Korean celebrity fashion.. As you noticed to this blog. I really used to post up Kpop idols as well some well known persona inside the fashion industry. Because they’re the most fun to blog about since a lot of peeps are keep on following them and liking to update on what’s these celeb mostly doing. Hence, I might get an strong readership too as I often includes them here, Yes! that’s what my main reason is..

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Lee Seunghoon From Group WINNER

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Lvr Limited Edition “Moon” T-shirt by Marcelo Burlon

Heart Patch Cardigan by Comme des Garcons Play

Today, let me share with you on what this guy,Lee Seunghoon , wearing. By the way, Lee Seunghoon is now on the kpop group called winner and it’s under by Yg entertainment, might most of you knew this already, and what I’d liked on his styling here was his cardigan that gives the accentual appeal to the whole black outfit. Though, the full black outfit was already dope but adding an top piece to it really gives it a great classy styling for him. I think, most Korean guys are into this kind of styling these days..

He’s wearing Marcelo Burlon for his Black Tee that has the snake prints on it. And the Cardigans was from the brand Comme des Garcons Play or others knew this brand as Play. You can also try this outfit by finding the same pieces he does wore in this.. I might try this as well soon as I got time to shop online or if a client will sponsor me some..ehhe

Okay then.. that’s it for now and I hope you’ll keep on checking me here for more Kpop fashion because I assure you that I’ll update this category so often.. 🙂

Play Cloths 2014 Summer Delivery 2 Lookbook

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Nowadays, prints and patterns are took place the big role in mostly men’s wear. Because these are the ones most demand and trend in away most specially in the street wear fashion for men. I’ve seen actually a bunch of brands like Balmain, Top Man either some local brands who uses prints and patterns for their current season’s collections as well in their upcoming ones. Today, the brand Play Cloths had released their newest pieces from their Play Cloths 2014 Summer Delivery 2 Lookbook. I must say, these pieces were quirky and I simply loved the colors they’d uses to it, Plus, the it can surely brings dopeness to a guy as he wears one of it. S0 – if I were you, I will consider myself now to have at least one piece from this brand because they might be the most and lead pieces soon as it’s gets released in the market.

As I’ve heard, these pieces are on it’s pre-release, meaning you can have them now at their main online shop ( heads to Play Cloths website for more details) but of course, soon enough, the brand itself will release this collection fully which pretty awesome because you might have these pieces even in the cheapest prices. Okay, that will be all for now and as I gets any further details regarding this collection, I will surely then update you all here. Meantime, you can watch the recent episode of Roommate here: http://istarblog.com/asian-things/eng-sub-sbs-roommate-ep-4. Thank you!

Sponsored Video: Cage vs. Uncage: What Will You Choose?

I believe that we create our own destiny. If we badly want something to happen, we can make it happen. Everything is in our hands and within our reach if only we are determined and truly have faith in ourselves. There are some people though who are not strong enough to go against the pressures of family and society and live their lives conforming to what is ordinary and usual. They are also afraid to take a different path and start all over again because they might not succeed. They think that they are free but in reality they live in cages. But we need to realize that if we do not try, we will never know if we will succeed. We must uncage ourselves and live life the way we want to.

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I always live my life in #caged due of the workloads I needed to attend everyday as blogger

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I also #uncaging myself by hanging out with friends and share the same interests

There are times when I cannot help but feel like I am likewise living in a cage. Being a blogger entails long hours behind the desk tinkering with my computer. It is not much different than working in an office all day. Although I sometimes wonder if an exciting career is better suited for me and would make me happier, I know in my heart that blogging is what I want to do and I know that I am good at it. To take the stress out of my daily routine, I just do things that make me happy and relaxes me such as dining and drinking with family & friends. This is my way of “uncaging” myself.

Tiger Beer, the world famous Singaporean beer brand, has come up with a new campaign and it features three videos about individuals who go against the grain of society, choosing to live life uncaged rather than in a cage. One video is about Anthony Chen who chose to be a film maker rather than a businessman. He wrote his own story and suddenly saw the world differently. According to him, when you are brave and determined you can leave the cages behind.

If you are interested about this campaign and would like to know more about it, check out the Tiger Beer Facebook page and Tiger Uncage Site. You can also visit their website to join their ongoing photo contest.

Sponsored By: Tiger Beer

Rockwell by Parra 2014 Spring/Summer Nylon Windbreaker

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I simply liked this playful jacket that Parra had cooked for us for their Rockwell by Parra 2014 Spring/Summer Nylon Windbreaker. Though most of you are not into this type of wears but I think colorful pieces are really fits well on me that is why I am quite pleased then already to put this quirky piece here, istarblog.com..

Actually, this was really my first time to hear the brand nor to see either their playful collection or pieces. And yet, I think, their each pieces are quite promising and might be the most consider pieces in these following seasons. Because colorful pieces are the ones versatile ( I think so) in any seasons that is why this is the practical way to be stylish most of the time by having one piece that maybe cope up in several seasons. I hope you can get what am trying to say here… ehhe

Alright, that will be all and as I got the further details about this collection, Rockwell by Parra 2014 Spring/Summer Nylon Windbreaker , I will surely update you all here. Meantime, let me finish this off because am already running out of thoughts for this lovely piece here.. ehhe bear with me then..