Backlit in Halfwits

When it comes to photography, I am a huge fan of backlighting. It casts such a cool glow for a rather dreamlike effect, especially around sunset. While walking through Chinatown the other day, Justine and I stopped to snap a few photos of our outfits and I found the lighting at the time to be perfect to give backlighting a go. As much as I love getting dressed and sharing my outfits, the process and trying out different ways of “how” to share them is half the fun!

This look started with the baseball henley-style shirt from Halfwits. I was recently introduced to the Toronto-based menswear brand and immediately attracted to their sport/street aesthetic. I can’t get enough of the “athleisure” trend and as you know, I always have a bit of sports influence in my outfits. To play on the street fashion vibe, I wore my leopard print pony hair chukka sneakers. With mint green pants and a couple wristgame pieces for a summer appeal.

What styles and trends are you guys gravitating towards this summer??

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What I’m wearing:
Halfwits baseball shirt
Z
ara pants (similar here)
Axel Arigato Chukka Sneakers
Ray-Ban sunglasses
Thread Etiquette bracelet & watch

Photos by Justine Iaboni

25 Comments

  1. May 25, 2015 / 9:37 PM

    I fancy your ability to mix unexpected prints and patterns. The filter you decided to use for the photos resonate with the aura of the style you are showing off. Quite the amount of bloggers seem to be embracing the athleisure trend. Maybe, I’ll see about it for fashion week.

    Igee Okafor
    Style Enthusiast/Blogger
    http://www.igeeokafor.com

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      May 27, 2015 / 9:32 AM

      Thanks so much Igee! You should definitely get on the athleisure trend- you would look great in sportswear!

  2. May 25, 2015 / 11:04 PM

    I am digging this photo set! Glad you discovered (and love) Halfwits. Such a great brand :)

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      May 27, 2015 / 9:33 AM

      Thanks! It’s so great to see an emerging brand like Halfwits in Canada.

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      May 27, 2015 / 9:33 AM

      Thanks Tse!!

  3. May 26, 2015 / 12:56 PM

    Golden hour definitely sets a great, great mood for photos. And I’m with you – I’m always trying to figure out the best places/times/etc to shoot photos. It’s definitely a learning process ;)

    Josh – The Kentucky Gent
    http://thekentuckygent.com

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      May 27, 2015 / 9:34 AM

      And then the changing seasons throw us all off too! LOL.

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      May 27, 2015 / 9:34 AM

      Thanks buddy :)

  4. May 27, 2015 / 1:57 AM

    My next photo-shoot is going to be this dude’s eye catching Postures.

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      May 27, 2015 / 9:53 AM

      Thanks man!

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      June 2, 2015 / 11:39 AM

      Thank you Albert!

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      June 2, 2015 / 11:40 AM

      Thanks! :)

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      June 2, 2015 / 11:40 AM

      Thanks Adrian! I love mint green too ;)

  5. June 1, 2015 / 9:19 PM

    When I entered your blog…I realized again how beautiful your blog looks.
    The accessories of this outfit is what really caught me.
    Loving that watch + the bracelet.

    Cool post! ;-)
    New look on the blog: ‘ ICONIC 501 ‘
    Greets Jon

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      June 2, 2015 / 11:40 AM

      Wow, thank you so much! That means a lot :)

    • Alexander Liang
      Author
      June 3, 2015 / 3:58 PM

      Thanks Kurt!

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