Allbirds Runners: Made with Merino Wool

Who needs canvas, suede, or even leather shoes when you can wear ones made out of merino wool? Soft, lightweight, and breathable, that’s what Allbirds Runners are designed to be. Straight from New Zealand, “The Land of Sheeps”, comes Allbirds Runners. Designed to keep you comfortable through every step and every movement.

Starting from an idea, to a Kickstarter, to the actual runner, Allbirds has come a long way. Its commitment to being eco-friendly and striving to always improve is what makes them successful. From being ZQ-Certified, a part of B Corporation, partnering with Soles4Souls, and using less materials in their products, Allbirds always has the environment and the people first. Everything about the shoe, from the wool upper to the foam and rubber soles, will make you appreciate the craftsmanship.

No matter what season it is, these runners are perfect for any occasion. From chilly winter nights to scorching summer days, the Italian knitted merino wool is breathable and flexible. Which means that when it’s warm it keeps your feet cool and when it’s cold it keeps them nice and toasty. They’re also moisture wicking and dirt resistant so they’re clean and built to last. To add to this, they’re so soft that they can be worn without socks - no need to worry about stinky feet either. 

Having such a simple design also makes Allbird’s Runners such an amazing shoe. There’s minimal branding and the wool upper is a solid color. Like the seasons, these runners can thrown on with any outfit. Quick errands around town or even a night out with some friends. No matter the situation or the outfit, these simple shoes can be thrown on without a second thought.

#OOTD & #KOTD material for sure.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch: The Car That Could

No one really looks forward to Monday, that is if your Monday is a getaway to Palm Springs with the new 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch. Then, yes, bring it on!

I recently had the privilege of driving the new 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch on a getaway to Palm Springs. I have been living in California without a car for a few months now. I have been itching to get my hands on the wheel. What a better excuse to get away from the city, than with an amazing car and some of the best group of friends.

Nowadays, to get anywhere you need a great buddy with an amazing sense of direction. I am glad the new Cruze has 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot installed to help me avoid California traffic as much as possible. The ride to Palm Springs from my place in Los Angeles only took under 3 hours with LA traffic and that is not bad at all. With all the amazing features the new Cruze Hatch has; Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Park Assist. I felt very comfortable and safe on the highway while jamming to an amazing playlist connected onto the Cruze.

The extra hour in the car ride was needed as I did not want to reach my destination without testing everything this car can do! The car is comfortable with extra leg room for the driver and passengers. The Cruze Hatch is smooth and so zippy! I love the speed that it gives. It can be a sports car when it needs to be.

As I arrive at my destination, getting around Palm Springs was a breeze. With the Chevrolet MyLink, it organises and integrates my technology so I can enjoy every ride smoothly and quickly. The Cruze Hatch can definitely handle any bumpy road and tight spaces as I made my way to the Indian Canyons for my first hiking experience....ever.

My experience with the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch has been amazing.  It gets me to my destinations on time and safe. This car is so convenience and practically for me to driving around California and it's infamous traffic.

HP Sprectre: Create Your Life

Behind every photographer is a great camera. But behind every blogger is a powerful laptop that can do it all.

It has been over a month since having the HP Spectre laptop and I cannot express how much this laptop has enhanced my daily life. I can say I am obsessed with it. Being an entrepreneur in the creative industry you will never know what kind of job you will get. Being quick and alert is the best way to get those jobs. Working for myself requires me to be on my laptop at all time if I want to keep getting jobs and keep my clients happy. That is why I always travel with my Spectre because it is so thin and I can just work from anywhere I need to be.

Travelling with the Spectre has been amazing. Most of the time I forgot that I have it with me because it is so light! I am always on the Spectre putting together mood boards for projects, pinning outfits on my Pinterest, finding inspiration, scouting locations, drafting up my next blog post, and editing photos. I can easily do it all on the Spectre. But most importantly, the Spectre has challenged me to go outside my comfort zone and be more creative. It acts as my creative outlet by giving me tools I need to do.

I hope that when you get your Spectre laptop, it will give you the creative push you hope for and help you reshape and reinvent yourself with each click.

* Blog post sponsored by HP.

Swissgear: Your Go-To Brand For All Future Adventures

Your weekend getaway just got a bit more easier and less stressful. Swissgear suitcases and bags is the best product to hold all your gears safely in one place.

As a constant traveler, one of the main things for me when choosing the right suitcase is how efficient it is. I hate waiting for my luggage at the baggage claim as it can take forever. I am a land and go kind of guy as my trip are usually short. I love my Swissgear 6150 Hardside Spinner carry on. It is light and I can pack so many clothes into it for carry on.  The "Spinner" carry on offers liteweight durability with unsurpassed maneuverability.

Finding the right backpack to carry my laptop and camera while keeping it secured as I move around the city can be difficult. Often times I have to sacrifice quality for function and style for comfort. Finding the right bag to keep all your important tech products clean, organized and protected so you never have to slow down or worry is a rare thing. Once you find that right bag...don't ever let it go!

The Swissgear ScanSmart TSA Laptop Backpack collection checks all of the requirements for me. One of the features I love about this backpack is the ability to breeze through airport security while keeping your computer secured in its compartment padded with high density foam. No more wasting time at the security taking out and putting my laptop back in.

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Post sponsored by Swissgear.

HP Spectre: Unlocking My Creativity

Days into receiving my HP Spectre and playing around with the functions. I was blown away by how easy it makes transitioning from blogging to editing photos with just a touch. This laptop is not just known for it's beauty, but the fact that it packs quite a powerful hard drive to handle all my applications.

With its unique and striking look, the Spectre is the talk of the town as it turn heads when you pull it out at the office or coffee shop. It is extremely thin and light, which makes it easier for me to carry it around and not feel like I am carrying a brick walking places to places. Its fast performance and pleasing display helps me edit photos that I know are going to come out beautiful.

Never have I had a laptop that tested my creativity and helps me improve it. With unlimited applications and features that are in this laptop I can never lose my inspiration. Traveling with the Spectre, I turn every coffee shop into my personal office just by how I get lost into it.

Even when I thought I knew everything there is to what the Spectre can do, it always surprises me to when I am playing around with it. I recommend this laptop to all the creative spirits out there! A great investment for your back to school essentials.

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Post sponsored by HP.

Calvin Klein Black Series Limited Edition

This Fall, I partnered up with Calvin Klein to bring you their newest collection called the "Calvin Klein Jeans Black Series Limited Edition". It is an exclusive capsule collection of neoprene urban streetwear featuring joggers, tees, & sweatshirts with the iconic CK logo.

The new collection, designed by Calvin Klein Jeans Global Creative Director Kevin Carrigan, consists of bomber jackets, tees, sweatshirts, and sweatpants for men and women. This collection is geared toward the demographic of Calvin Klein that are into streetwear a the brand is working to appeal to the younger audience.

All pieces are constructed with tonal black neoprene that features new heat-sealed technology. Perfect for the cold weather ahead of us. 

What is neoprene?

Neoprene is synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene. Neoprene exhibits good chemical stability and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. It is used in a wide variety of applications, such as laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces (wrist, knee, etc.), electrical insulation, liquid and sheet applied elastomeric membranes or flashings, and dry suits.

The Calvin Klein Jeans Black Series Collection is now available online for purchase here. In this post, I am sporting the Spacer Oversize Sweater. This collection effortlessly stylish and easy to wear on a daily basis.

Shot by Olly Yung.

Upton Belt

A perfect outfit isn't perfect without a belt that brings it all together. Upton Belts is not just any belt. It is a belt with a story behind it. Made in Texas, this belts bring an experience that you would never imagine. Making you feel unique as the belt is made to only fit your waist.

“UPTON was founded with a clear objective: to offer custom-fit designer belts at a fair price.”

— Upton Belts

Although each Upton Belts is specially handmade in Texas from American-sourced leather that has been tanned in Italy. One of the special thing about this brand is the fact that each Upton Belts is handmade in Texas from American-sourced leather that has been tanned in Italy. Each belts is individually numbered and custom-sized for you. Another great thing to make sure that your belt is personalize is that the brand created their own alphabet to have your initials stamped on inside the belt.

Their focus on superior materials and meticulous craftsmanship ensures that each Upton belt is a unique creation. In other words, they care about details because they know that as customers you want the best and finest there is. Read more about the story behind the belt here.

Upton Belts comes with 3 different collections; Dress, Casual, and Sport. So you can dress them for any style and occasion. You can shop the full collection online here.

Photo by The Street Sensei