‘IMPRINTS’ is an art installation and stop motion video screening of DISPATCH MAGAZINE’s roster of independent and alternative travelers’ favorite footwear. It is all about a traveler’s character and personality as defined by his favorite travel footwear; hence, his soul on sole: The places he go; the moments, his passions and experiences herewith.

Sept 15 / Cubao X / 7PM

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We made it to Meiday! Heyday! because I wanted some Moonleaf Milk Tea – which we did not find because their booth kept moving about in that crowded place.

Cubao X through the eyes of my phone

Cubao X via 4square

I was just craving for milk tea the entire night, even when Coy found us, hanging out by the restrooms, away from the crowd, and wondering what to do and where to go.

Photo by Coy Placido

What I like about going to Cubao X is that there is always a chance of bumping into a friend or two. One of our friends from college was even at Pen Pen’s restaurant, a new resto owned by Pen and Ping Medina, that was having its soft opening that night. I even saw my friend Marcus Adoro, who almost jumped at the sight of me. I always look different every time we see each other. And then of course, there was Dan. The Discoball was playing that night too.

with Dan and Dennis, photo by Coy Placido

Top Junk played before The Discoball did…

Top Junk through the eyes of my phone

The Discoball, photo by Coy Placido

with Dennis and Izel of Top Junk, photo by Coy Placido

We left shortly after The Discoball played. I was tipsy by then, thanks to the few bottles of Tanduay Ice. Perhaps that explains the big smiles on my face in the photos. It was, over all, a good night. A good night of good music and good friends. I wish Nick and Kalai were there too. Going to Cubao X without them just doesn’t complete the experience. Soon, soon…. I hope?

I go to Mogwai often. Not to drink but because I love their desserts. I do not really go into the other shops that much. Except that the past weeks, I have been looking for dresses and shoes. I must say I have been a bit hooked on online shopping. I have been looking for dresses and shoes – and that is the only reason I went into the inconspicuous little store that is called STOiC – and I was in for a surprise.

I went in and casually went through the racks. Then I find a box on the floor in some corner and found a treasure chest.

I casually took a few pieces of clothing to try them on in their makeshift dressing room and as I was trying them on, my eyes fell on this little sign on the wall, right beside the unflattering mirror.

The Stoic store in Cubao X

SYMPTOMS YOU’RE STOiC:

1. You’re fashion sense is relaxed. Calm. Unruffled.
2. You’re style is your own. Not too heavy on trends. Not conventional either.
3. People stare at you. And you don’t care.
4. You’re cool. And you’re unaffected.
5. You like reading this, but you don’t show it.

And I thought, this is it. I have found my store. I am officially STOiC.

Clothes rack and shoes inside the STOiC store

Visit STOiC in Cubao Expo for your fashion fix. Loads of fab and tasteful tops, dresses, skirts and shorts from Bangkok, Hongkong, the US, Dash and Roxy Roco.

PLUS!

Shoes from Methilation (http://methilation.multiply.com),

Bags from Fofa (http://www.fofashion.net),

Accessories by Keri (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jazzzz/sets/72157604008846052/) and Jaja Bolos (http://jhajing.multiply.com)

Verve Sense Soothers (http://www.verve-lifestyle.com)

Clothes, shoes, bags and accessories at STOiC

Operating Hours:
Tue, Wed & Thurs: 1:00PM – 8:30PM
Fri & Sat: 1:00PM – 9:30PM
Sun: 1:00PM – 8:00PM

ADDRESS:
Cubao Expo (previously Marikina Shoe Expo)
Araneta Center, Gen. Romulo Ave., Cubao
Quezon City

If you are at a loss and wondering how exactly you will be able to get there, here is a map to help you out.

I took the photos off the multiply sites of STOiC and Methilation because I was not able (or more like did not bother) to take my own photos myself (even if I was toting my camera with me as is now a [new] habit of mine).

Happy shopping!