Him and Timb

Bravehearts

 This morning, while listening to the radio, the topic of discussion was men in kilts…the DJ explained that Kanye, Puff, and Vinn Diesel have all been spotted in the garb and Chris Brown stated that choice of wear was “suspect”. That’s Chris’s opinion and although my opinion does not have the influence of a Chris Brown tweet I still wanted to share my thoughts after hearing that piece on the radio, spotting Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson in a kilt, and the Fall/Winter 2012 Givenchy ad.

 Below are screen shots from www.nice.onsugar.com (A female style blog that I frequently update) after I attended the “WATCH THE THRONE TOUR” in December 2011. And I will forever salute the men who are bold enough to try style (not fashion, STYLE). Half of the men I hear yapping, in Houston, in regards to the way men dress now days and time are usually coated in the Method Man/Redman look from their “HOW HIGH” era…the look that I now refer to as “old school uncle” steeze. I don’t knock that particular look but I do have a tendency to overlook it in 2012. But hey-to each it’s own…I refuse to knock the unordinary when it comes to style expression…MAKE FUN OF CLOTHES and STAY FAR FROM AVERAGE!  

SIDENOTE: The men in kilts during the BRAVEHEART era were ready for war…

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Throwback Thursday: RAKIM Circa 1985-1989

Wear It Wednesday

Missing Him

This young man requested that I shop and piece outfits for him long before I even considered sharing my style with anyone else. While driving thru Houston several places I see in passing makes me think of him on a weekly basis…and at the moment I cannot think of anything but him with it being his birthday on today (and the month he passed). I will always appreciate the fact that he trusted my taste in clothing from day one and I will never forget December 2010 when I shopped the last outfit for him to wear during his wake/funeral.

Wish there was a way to at least call him and say:

Third Ward is not the same without you…words cannot explain how much I miss giggling on the block with you. The holidays are not the same without you…I really miss the road trips with you and Nikki. Continue to watch over the family...especially your mother and granny.

See you in my dreams fam...   

Throwback Thursday: Nas circa 1994

I'm excited about Nas's recent Grammy nomination for "Daughters". Here's some throwback GREATNESS...

Nas in "RAP PAGES" circa 1994

Style by the Mile: Trinidad James

Outside of FASHION/STYLE I’m usually OUT OF LOOP more than I’m in and thankfully I have my niece, whose in Junior High School, to keep me in the loop on all things spiffy (shame on me for using my niece’s word LOL). Recently she asked me if I liked Trinidad James’s style..."Who???" was my reply and she repeated his name. I then replied that I didn’t know who he was…she showed me his photos and, YES, any dude that can "make fun of clothes" and make it work in his favor gets my vote. Peep that VERSACE for H&M moto over the tartan trousers in the third photo...loving it! He has this whole southern T.I.$.A. thing going that will win the masses...I'm sure! Keep doing your thing Trinidad James!

HISmès

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In Nobody We Trust

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3 for Thursday

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Office Max

Spotted a photo of the hilarious Lil Duval sharing PRADA goodness on his Instagram. Had to giggle at him referring to the shoes as "AIR MARTIN LUTHER KINGS", but that name is perfect to describe the dress shoe sneaker mix!

If you happen to get your hands on a pair of these beyond dope stacked PRADA joints and need some outfit inspiration click the links below to see what I've pieced with the shoes in the past (Available with an air bubble sneaker like sole and plain sneaker like sole HERE).

Outfit inspiration: 

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RUMOR HAS IT

BLACK FRIDAY

Crossbreeding: Dr. Romanelli x Balenciaga

Back in 2007 Dr. Romanelli dissected, reconstructed, and gave life to the ordinary jacket.

FYI: They're baaaaaaaaaack!

As soon as I saw the jackets masterpieces I thought of BALENCIAGA'S latest trainers...

Oh you FLASHY huh? If so, jackets are up for grabs

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POLO and DOCKERS

Not your grandpa's OR yo daddy's POLO and DOCKERS...

Black Beauty

TMD BLACK PONY HAIR BIKER JACKET

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WEEK ENDING

JACK Your Kicks

An 18 year old by the name of Jack Stocker is the designer behind the abstract sneaker art below. I am in complete awe by what this young Graphic Designer (whose also studying Photography and Textiles at Worthing College) created out of the Nike Huarache 91, Nike Air 180, Nike Air Max Infared 90, Nike Air Flow 89, Nike Air Max Light, and the Nike Air Max One 87. Follow this young talent on Instagram to stay up on what I am sure is waaaay more to come:  @freshlystocked