The Hobbyists

Boys over Flowers

2015-08-14T19:11:00.000-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Shirt by: H&M Pants by: Topman Shoes by: Aldo Hat by: Goorin Bros Watch by: Timex

Hey guys! I promised more outfits, I delivered! I don't usually wear such dandy/dapper style clothes, but people change right? ;) I actually got this awesome shirt from H&M for 5$ on sale, so it's a pretty neat buy. I cut the collars off the polo to give it a more unique look, but let me know what you think!

Check out my channel for a visual diary of this outfit!

Indigo Summers

2015-08-07T20:45:00.000-07:00

Photos by: Nick Sutjongdro Pants by: Pacsun (Bullhead) Shirt by: Brixton Watch by: Casio

Joggers that turn into shorts? Count me in, no literally. I jumped on this bandwagon right away. I remember these type of pants from elementary school, I used to have a pair, though they didn't look as nice. Though these became an immediate favorite of mine. Shorts in the day, Joggers at night. As most of you would know, versatility and comfort are my favorites when it comes to style.

Also yes, I'm back to blogging, not only that, I'm also doing fashion vlogs! So check out my channel here!

December Blues

2014-12-03T15:15:00.000-08:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Jacket by: Adidas Neo Label Watch by: Casio Pants by: Kasil Workshop Shoes by: Palladium

The cold and rain and winter and all things good are here! It's December boys! You know as well as I do that in Socal you have to cherish every ounce of the cold. So here is an outfit I wore to MI when it was below 50 for some winter inspiration in Socal.

Leaves of Old

2014-11-17T15:47:00.000-08:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Shirt by: Pacsun (on the byas) Pants by: Kasil Shoes by: Fly London

JK I lied, it's not cold in SoCal yet. I honestly do not know what's going on with the weather down here. Two weeks ago it was cold and rainy, this past week or so has been up in the 80s again, and so with this weather, comes this casual outfit. Browns and greens to fill the need of fall colors but thin t-shirt and chinos for the hot days. Also useful for running away and blending into the foliage.

Fall Calling

2014-11-06T11:39:00.001-08:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Jacket/pants by: Pacsun Shirt by: H&M

Shoes by: John Varvatos

Fall is in full effect ladies and gentleman! Rainy days, cold crispy air, does it get any better? One of the best things about living in socal this time of year is the cold breeze with a full bright day and open skies. I'm a big fan of cloudy days too, but ya just gotta love the sun! The best thing about this weather is that; it's not too cold that you have to super bundle, but just cold enough that you can wear a nice lightweight jacket, like this denim jacket from PacSun. As a denim jacket enthusiast, I have many in my collection, though I must admit this specific line from PacSun is the type that I frequent. In fact, I have one in every color! And just as classic as denim jackets, is the combination of denim and leather. Some people think it's important to have it all together in full blown pieces (i.e. denim shirt, leather jacket) but you can achieve it with even the slightest things! In this outfit, I paired up this denim jacket with this amazing shirt from H&M that has leather details for the same effect. If you want to see more, go check out their websites and let me know what you think!

Soon as the Moon Hit

2014-10-28T09:48:00.001-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Shoes by: Diesel Jacket by: AG Jeans

Fall is officially here and it is here to stay! Cold nights, breezy mornings, days in Socal are as dreamy as it gets. But with cold weather comes cold responsibilities (spiderman ref {in case you didn't know[lol I tried to make a funny]})! For me, the cold brings usually two types of jackets, varsity, and denim, and somethings a varsity denim jacket. This time around I chose to go with this awesome denim jacket from AG jeans. Sturdy for the cold, and stylish for the Fall. The jacket is "pre-wrinkled" which idk why, I do a great job of wrinkling all my own clothes. Either way, the jacket's pre-wrinkled look gives it a nice edgy feel to it that I felt would go great with these awesome boots from diesel. Open steel, steel toed boots? Yes please. Great way to intimidate your predators. Anyways, thanks for reading and come back soon :]

Warm Haze

2014-10-22T13:38:00.000-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Pants by: A&F Shirt & denim shirt by: Pacsun Shoes by: Fly London

I feel like this blog of mine has gone dormant for far too long. Not only has it gone dormant, but it's incredibly inconsistent, sadly just like me. My passion for fashion has burned on and off for far too long. Fashion has never been a strong passion of mine, but as a fashion blogger, I do have my duties that I have neglected over the past year. Duties that I owe you to, my readers, if there are any left here. Those of you that have chosen to stay, I cannot express enough how thankful I am to have you guys. Thank you for always supporting my journey, whether it be here in my blog, or on my instagram, or on my facebook. I will try my best not to disappoint you guys yet again. Now on to more pressing matters, what is up with the weather in Socal? Lately it's been Fall, which should mean cold weather, but apparently not in SoCal. We've even gotten some insanely confusing gloomy but warm weather, so in honor of those days, here is a temperature tricker for you socalers here. The lightweight denim and Henley mixes together to provide light weather control, should the temperature pick up, but loose enough if the heat decides to stay. Pair it off with a nice pair of leather chukka boots and you're good to go! Thanks guys for reading!

Waiting For Clouds

2014-10-07T12:10:00.002-07:00

Photos by: Yoshi Sudarso Jacket by: PD Collection Shirt by: Pacsun Shoes by: Very.co.uk Pants by: Uniqlo

Lately Socal has been kind of breezy, which is definitely a relief. Along with the cool breeze, Fall is also bringing back old styles, like this amazing leather jacket from PD collection. Though I definitely cannot wait for the cold days to come knocking in.

Darker Days

2014-09-21T17:13:00.000-07:00

Photo by: Bethany Struble Jacket by: Vans Pants by: Adidas Neo Label Shoes by: Clarks

The cold weather is slowly creeping in and I am loving it. As a minimalist, there is little I can enjoy when it comes to styling in the summer. I mean there is only so many combinations of a shirt and shorts that one can create. Fall coming in means, more layers, more combinations, and multiple possibilities. What are you favorite seasons to style?

Peter Adrian x I.N.O.X

2014-09-09T17:44:00.000-07:00

Photos by: Jon Wong Watch by: I.N.O.X Shirt/Pants: Pacsun Shoes: Palladium

Victorinox in NYC

2014-09-08T18:35:00.001-07:00

I partnered with the brand to write this article but every word is mine

Photos of event courtesy of I.N.O.X Watch by: Victorinox Shoes by: Palladium

In case you guys missed it, here are some photos from the amazing victorinox event in NYC. What is Victorinox? I was asking the same question, the answer I got was delightful. Inox created a line of watches that are forged to endure. Whether it be heat, cold, or even pressure, the watch does not falter under pressure. At the event they had multiple demonstrations of the durability of the watch. One that was not picture here was one of my favorites, they drove a truck over the watch. A TRUCK, that watch didn't even crack. Pretty impressive IMO, but don't take my word for it. Check out their stuff in various stores and let me know what you think! Outfit post wearing the watch up on the blog soon to follow! Check out more here:

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Black & Blue

2014-09-03T16:30:00.000-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Pants by: A&F Jacket by: Armani Exchange Shoes by: Chuck Taylors Shirt by: H&M

Bringing in classic vibes with denim and black chuck taylors! Just a quick outfit photo update today. Working on a ton of things! I stream live almost weekly now! Check me out at twitch.tv/squirtepete and yes, the title of this blog post is from Backstreet boy's old album xD

Let's Take it Slow

2014-08-31T10:48:00.003-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Pants by: Kasil Shirt by: Adidas Neo Label Shoes by: Teva

Praise the Lord, Sandals are here. I, for one, am a dude and a lazy one at that. As much as I love my shoes collection, there are times where I just ain't got timmeee for shoes. Luckily for me Tevas here gifted an amazing pair of sandals, perfect for on the go menswear men like me and maybe you. Let me know what's your take on the sandal trend in the comments below!

Soft Bombs

2014-08-25T09:45:00.004-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Jacket/Jeans by: Abercrombie&Fitch Shoes by: Fly London

Cotton bomber jackets are the lovechild of fashion and comfort. I've always been a big fan of the varsity/bomber jacket classic style and the comfort of a sweater, so when I saw one of these bad boys, I naturally had to have it. Which do you guys prefer? The natural bomber, The original sweater, or a mix of the two? Let me know in the comments below.

Swamp Daze

2014-08-21T18:00:00.000-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Pants by: Kasil Workshop

Just a quick little photo update back from Michigan.

Waving Goodbye to Summer

2014-08-21T16:19:00.000-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Shorts/Hat: Adidas Neo

Summer is probably one of my favorite seasons. So it really is sad for me to see summer off, but there's no better way of saying goodbye to summer than a great day at the beach, repping my adidas neo shorts and hat. Having fun pairing the neon colors with straight black :] lmk what you think in the comments below! What do you guys think of the short crop swimming shorts trend?

Best Style Fit Denim ft. A&F

2014-07-18T10:56:00.000-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Jeans by: Abercrombie & Fitch

This post is sponsored by Abercrombie & Fitch

From my A&F package, this denim bottom is probably my favorite piece. The fit was just amazing. I've stressed a good fit so much on my blog and for a good reason. When pants complement your body type, it can really makes a difference on the whole outfit.

This outfit was extremely plain and simple, mainly to highlight the fit of the denim, but it really just goes to show how complete your outfit can be if your clothes simply fit you right. These jeans for example are amazing. When I first wore them, they fit slightly snug, which I expect in a pair of skinny jeans, but after wearing it around for a day, I realize that the jeans had a nice bit of stretch that sort of molded to my waist and stride. The memory stretch waistband keeps the jeans a personal favorite even after multiple wears. The vintage wears were a great touch too that adds subtle details for simpler outfits.

Check out A&F's website and grab a pair of your own HERE! :] add go get a nice little discount using this promo code. Yes I made that slightly larger, grab the jeans for a lower price point. Let me know what you think!

Best Style Fit ft. A&F

2014-07-15T11:51:00.001-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Jeans and Sweater by: Abercrombie & Fitch

This post is sponsored by Abercrombie & Fitch

Hey guys! Sorry it's been so long since my last post. I've been pretty MIA, and if you guys follow my IG then I'm sure you're kept up with my adventures. When I came home from my road trip around the states, I was pleasantly surprised with packages from A&F.

I received these awesome jeans along with this great lightweight sweatshirt. I'm usually not a big fan of light-washed denim, but I just couldn't resist with these. I wore them and styled them the same way I would with chinos because I felt the looser fit was just PERFECT for this style. Surprisingly the denim wasn't too constricting, after several wears the denim actually stretches so that I can have comfortable strides on the daily.

Check out A&F's website and grab a pair of your own HERE and for the sweater HERE! :] add go get a nice little discount using this promo code. Yes I made that slightly larger, grab the jeans for a lower price point. Let me know what you think!

Simple Lovin

2014-06-03T19:02:00.000-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Shirt by: H&M Jacket by: Uniqlo Pants by: Uniqlo Shoes by: Aldo

Just a quick and casual OOTD post for you guys today! My day's have been ridiculous. HOPEFULLY some changes coming soon! I hope everyone's well! As some of you may have noticed, I paired up this look with a pair of dress shoes, how do you guys like to dress up your casual attires?

Revolution

2014-05-26T08:47:00.001-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Shirt by: H&M Jacket by: Paige Denim Pants by: Uniqlo Shoes by: Palladium

Happy memorial day everyone!! Last week was SUPER hot, and so some of you are probably wondering, "why are you wearing a denim jacket then?" Well good question! Wearing a tank top is usually a go to answer when it comes to heat, but what most people don't know, in the harsh heat of the sun, wearing a light layer is actually kinda nice when it comes to preventing heat from the sun. This denim jacket from Paige denim does a great job of that, it's thing so it doesn't give too much insulation but it's light enough to let the breeze cool me down. Try it and lmk how it works! ofc, don't wear wool or 100% cotton.

Spring Waves in Summer Heat

2014-05-16T17:09:00.004-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Shirt by: H&M Pants by: Kasil Shoes by: Aldo

This Heat wave has got me beach cravin. Luckily as a SoCal native, the beach is only a short drive away. Let me know in the comments below how you beat the heat waves!

Island in the Sun

2014-05-05T20:20:00.001-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Shirt by: Rhythm living Denim Shirt: Pacsun Shorts: Adidas Neo Label

LA weather has been so darn hot. Which not a bad thing :] it just means beach weather is THAT much closer. Heres a quick casual outfit pairing light blue denim with light blue details.

Stop, Relax

2014-04-28T17:09:00.000-07:00

Photos by: Bethany Struble Jacket and Sweats by: Adidas Neo Label Shirt by: RhythmLivinUSA Shoes by: Palladium

Are you guys ready for the warm rays of Summer?! I am! But I'm also enjoying the laid back feel of spring, you can't go wrong with the perfect days of spring.

Suitable for:
Breakdancing, hiking, people who like drop crotch sweats, people who like to be comfortable, casual hangouts, dancing.

Not Suitable for:
Dinner dates, getting married in.

The sun is up, the sky is blue

2014-04-24T17:41:00.000-07:00

Okay, so before anyone says anything about the hair, these pictures were taken a while back. I have not cut my hair lol. But since spring is upon us, I figured it's a perfect time for a post like this. This was such a great photoshoot, I had so much fun with Melly Lee.

I love the print on this sweater, got it from Pacsun, it's really fun and can be worn with a simple outfit. It makes any simple and basic outfit stand out a lot more. Couldn't be more happy with the color choices on it as well.

I do kind of miss my short hair, but I just wanted to have a change and try out long hair for a bit. I get bored easy, so I'll prolly be going back to short hair soon enough.

-yoshi

Second Son

2014-04-07T17:19:00.001-07:00

Photos by: Jon Wong Shirt by: Modern Amusement Jacket by: Paige Denim Hoodie by: Hanes Pants by: Pacsun Shoes by: Palladium

Hey guys! So I've been really into styles influenced by games lately, and if any of you have been playing the new inFamous game, you'll know exactly where I got this style! Inspired by the street style of the main character from inFamous second son, I decided to put something together myself! So here it is. Btw, I'll be in Japan for the next two weeks so lmk if you're here and would like to meet up!

Suitable for:
Rock concerts. Tagging walls (jk don't). Casual wear. Rock and roll style enthusiasts.

Not suitable for:
Dinner dates. Dapper enthusiasts. Prom. Beach days.