Monday, March 1, 2010

Carry your own weight

I started this new job today, at this PR Company. It was definitely an eventful exciting day, and like they say-Expect the unexpected! So aside from that by chance we met this dude Justin who had these dope ass bags with him, he was only supposed to come in with Mr.Bradshaw as a "visitor" then ended up pitching his whole line "MBarqgo". I am a huge fan of convertible fashion its so innovative and definitely takes someone with an understanding of different materials and mending with different fabrics. Justin had this messenger bag on BUT then I look over and it was a briefcase, then looked over again and it was a backpack! I was thinking like whoa WTF?! He then had this piece called "Toast" where its a holster looking thing but you can store your goods in it while keeping it discreetly hidden under a jacket. He explained, how his business partner realized, that with traveling you gotta keep your goods in a safe place, which in turn came up with this great concept of bags called MBarqgo. They were the coolest 3 dudes ever, real determined and willing to LISTEN for any new ideas! Hopefully we can bag them because we would go crazy with concepts to push this line!!






"Carry your own weight"

Clae 2010 S|S



Thursday, February 18, 2010

Genetic Denim Spring 2010 Lookbook

Duffle Dilema

Summer is right around the corner which means its time to kick the work load and school and travel a bit! With that being said I am on the hunt for the perfect duffle bag! I need one that has a huge opening to where I can throw things in there quickly and hit the road. Nothing too flashy, and I don't need the latest LV bag (blaaaaah) boring! I am so sick of seeing people with their Gucci monogram and Louie bag, yes its classic but not when you got it downtown! So I seen a couple worth considering for myself, and maybe even you! Happy Traveling!
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GUESS Rock Out Duffel
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Violette X Dee & Ricky

Don't you sleep on Va$htie! She keeps her hands tied in 50 million projects which brings us to her collab with close friends Dee & Ricky, to keep the lego legacy going they teamed up together to create this lego cross in a black and purple colorway. Personally, I wouldn't wear them only cause I stay away from the trends but I'm sure 45 lucky individuals will rock their lego pieces with pride!! I'm always in it to show love!

Dear Rodarte,

We Heart Rodarte

You never disappoint, no other words are needed.

The idea of a dream state guided the development of the collection in that we imagined a half-sleeping girl, dressing herself in the dark of night and focused on building garments that are neither long or short, made of varying layers. The collection interlaces florals, plaids, embroidery, and prints. We played with transparency and opaqueness in this collection, using a palette with Mexican-American references but without the usual tropes.
via Dazed Digital

Tres Chic

Nanette Lepore
By far one of my favorite Ready to Wear Collections for Fall 2010, the layering the colors, everything about it screams chic! Like a lot of other designers she incorporated velvet, beside that there were tweed, and wool. Using Cherry, Olive, Caramel, Gold, and Cinnamon, a fantastic classy color scheme. Thanks Nanette for now being one of my favorite designers for F|W her line is a cross between downtown and uptown that's how I would describe it, its dressy enough for me to rock without feeling like I'm overly dressed up! I guess this is what my style will emerge to after summer =)







Here's footage of her Spring line for MBFW, again, the colors are refreshing and make you feel so sweet and sensual.

There's no McQueen without McQueen

This morning it was announced that the McQueen brand will go on, and his previously scheduled Fall 2010 show will be presented since most pieces were already finished. Now, many are discussing whether or not this was the right decision, since Lee Alexander McQueen is irreplaceable as a person and designer. My question, since he left a few suicide notes (as per the police report) shouldn’t we be looking at those for an answer? He obviously knew what he was doing, he did make the decision to end his life, leaving the fate of his design legacy in the hands of those around him!

What do you guys think?

via fashionindie


I am not too happy with this decision honestly how many lines went on to be as amazing and memorable once the great designer has left? I think in respect for McQueen they should lay his line to rest. I originally heard that Gucci was going to discontinue to the line, but I guess other plans were made. He had an amazing run with his little time on earth so it should be that line were we look back on classic innovations he created.

How time flies!

Support the Come Up


Wednesday, February 17, 2010

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NY Steez


Scott "Kid Cudi" Miscudi was named most stylish New Yorker. I can definitely put my two cents in with agreement, because as noted his style is "simple and classic" which is how I would describe my style, no I'm not saying I'm the most stylish in L.A either lol. Comfort and Fashion coincide for me, I'm not going to be in a pair of the latest heels just because they are the "latest" fuck that. If I can't wear them longer than 3 hours then, no hablo your product! Hence I don't mind that Louboutins are 6,7, bundles and up because I know that I'll be in those bad boys for the night with a smile plastered! Anywho, yeah Cudi states in his Time Out article his inspirations, “I always took [style tips] from my older brother and sister, who wore simple, classic things. But I still layered a lot, and in high school, I was a young young’un, all Phat Farmed–out, wearing Sean John, Ecko, Rocawear and Akademiks. I felt like I needed to buy what was cool, instead of just wearing comfortable shit. Now I feel like my personality is this character, and when you watch a cartoon show, the characters aren’t changing their outfit every 15 seconds. That’s why I wear the same jeans every day." herfectionkidcudi Kid Cudi Most stylish New Yorkers
I have always like Cudi not because he's weird or what not, but because he's real. He doesn't try to be alll hella extra'd out because of who he is. It is what it is in his case, you either hate it or love it. Too many people feel that once they get money they gotta get boujie or hollywood, man do you be yourself regardless the only thing different is you don't have to pay attention to price tags!



More of the article..

Biggest splurge: “I never look at the price; I just look for comfort. Of course, the more it costs, the more comfortable it gets.”

Favorite designers: “I love what [Tomoaki] ‘Nigo’ [Nagao] does with BAPE (bape.com), and what KAWS is doing for Original Fake (original-fake.com). I hated suits until I wore a Calvin Klein; they just fit me. But I don’t know high-end designers and shit; that’s not my world. I dabble though. I like Louis Vuitton accessories, but I’d never wear their clothes. No offense, it’s just not my steeze.”

On launching his own line: “Never. I’m a fan of fashion; I want to be the consumer. I know it’s cliché for artists to have their own brand and shit, but that’s too much stress. No colognes, no perfumes, and if I did, it’d probably be, like, eau de Egyptian musk.”

On sneakers: “I’m into them, but I don’t collect. Hell no, I’d never sleep outside the Nike store. For some shoes?!? I like to get one pair of shoes and wear them till they’re dirty. Besides, I don’t walk—I glide, like butter. Float like a vampire. I’m like Louis Vuitton, but smoother. He wishes he were like me.”

On his HBO character: “His style is just like mine—very fly-casual, a lot of earth tones, nothing too flashy. I even wear my own jeans the whole season!”

On New York style: “Here, people’s style is expressed more through their personality than what’s in at the time. You see all different styles in New York, and that’s what made me want to stay here. I experienced more in the first six years I was here than I did the whole time I was in Cleveland. It’s cool.”

Juliens Biiiirthdayy!

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

You bustdown TRICK!

Valentino Bow Sandals for V-day

These muthafucka's are BAD and you will have no problem stomping on hearts with these Valentino sandals...the two toned black and beige patent leather are perfect for any occasion hint hint even Valentines Day! They will set u back 9 bundles ($875) but hey,
"were not gold diggers, were strategic money managers, right?!"
-Crys & Andee

Rest in Peace

This has really taken me back, for 2 days I wasn't in the best of moods but now I have come around to talk and post about it. Alexander McQueen, definitely one of my favorite designers has come to the end, after the death of his mother the young great designer ended his own. Thursday was the art walk downtown in L.A and SKINGRAFT definitely made an impact with their window display, I had the pleasure of working with them last yr for fashion week, they're great people so it makes it even better!


Great Work:

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A plaque is placed in the window designer Alexander McQueen's store in New York, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. McQueen was found dead in his London home Thursday. He was 40 years old. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

R.I.P

-a great, truly in our hearts

Thursday, January 28, 2010

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Are you more of a talker or more of a listener?

talker, just tell me to zip it b4 i even start!

Ask me anything

Keep your PASSPORT updated, now at Five-Four

5-4-flyer

So my boy Mik is definitely maing power moves, he now has his footwear in Five-Four definitely a credible fashion brand. Personally, the footwear definitely compliments the crisp tip top line. Catch him you can, like always
"Were everywhere your never there"
If your in the Westside of Los Angeles drop by and check Five-Four and Passport.
and stay tuned for his Adidas collab
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mikjagga

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

They're here, oh schnappps

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Air Zoom Toki|Blk.White,Lime Green


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Chocolate x SUPER

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Celebrating its 15th Anniversary, Chocolate Skateboards kicks off its festivities with a special project alongside
SUPER. Utilizing the company’s popular frames, Chocolate works up a limited edition red/black colorway, Italian-made with Carl Zeiss lenses as always. Only 333 pairs will be produced. Stay tuned for further details.

Open toe's X Virtual Shoe Museum

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Turn that Umbrella out

With all the rain that's been taunting us in So-Cal what are we to do? Yes, its apparent were spoiled in Sunny Cali it rarely hits under 60 degrees. Nothing lasts forever and that goes the same for the weather. So instead of throwing out that useless umbrella that you sported for 4 days, turn it into a dazzling dress or sensational skirt!Designer Cecilia Felli took it into her own hands and turned her umbrellas into upcycled clothing! Read more
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Innovation at your fingertips

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Lace Em' Up

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For the love of MUSIC!

Coaaaaachella is on its wayyy! All in all there's sooo much crazy-ness, dolls on drugs, drunkies in dresses, hippies on trippies, u know the whole "I'm gunna loose my mind for the love of music!" shabang. Its a 3 day festival kind of like Woodstock where you never know whats going to happen...I was on LAstatus and Jessica had perfectly laid out and accessorized 3 different styles of outfits comfy for the festivities. I picked my fav, go pick yours. Even if its just for a California sunny day out shopping, you never know who you may meet :)





O yeah and if you dont know, I will be in attendance to see my guys Jay-Z & Wale, now you know!

We all make a difference toward a better future!





Behind the scenes and what it took to make this horrible tragedy a little less...

You hold my heart

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Reinvent in twenty-ten

Over the past couple weeks I been in a bind, not knowing what exactly I wanna do with my hair for the new year! You can only do so much with curly hair, 1. straighten it 2. straighten it, and 3. straighten it lol. For those of you that want curly-ehh, think twice (too much maintaining). So I had to do my homework and these are the trend for 2010, hmmm lookey lookey options I love it!

Reinvention is the best therapy for anyone that recently got out of a relationship, orr worked their ass off and needs a change, there literally 736,204,805 excuses to reinvent one's self,
"What's yours?"

2010 hair trends

Most of the styles are inspired from the 2010 runways, ie the braided look from Alexander Wangs runway...

Styles:
  1. Plaited & Braided
  2. Slicked Styles
  3. Long Waved
  4. 70's inspired locks
  5. Chignon
  6. Two top knots
  7. Up-do hair twists

So I am stuck between the braided look and the chignon, guess one is business other pleasure.Messy chignonbraided hairstyle

Forecast 2010

So, prior I posted the 2010 Forecast, and trust me the fashion forecast's are never off...I remember when I went to do a visit at FIDM like 4 yrs ago and they had the forecast for 2009 and literally seeing everything perfectly in place and not a second later, threw me. Guess somebody's gotta do it, let me tell you though, the classes are no joke! Anyways, with that said..I'm going to add some more things to keep your eye out for the new year.
In 2008-09 all the rage were the headbands, front french braids, braided bands, and on and on. Well now its time to show those lovely locks some love with jewels, flowers, and to die for studded comb pieces. You can even turn old brooches and jewelry into hair pieces (lets see who the first to bank on these in L.A will be)

Hair Jewelry


Leather, Pleather, ahh Whatever. Sometimes you gotta "fake it til you make it" Not the number 1 pick on my list, honestly theres nothing flattering to me about a leather dress. But a bad ass leather cropped moto jacket, thats a different story and a definite must have! I believe EVERYONE should invest in classic pieces and items such as a classic leather jacket goes on the list, with that timeless peacoat.

While 2009 fashion color trends featured a vast array on leather colours, the leather in 2010 will revolve around monochromatic and earthy tones.

Yes, Elise Overland's 2010 collection may feature the likes of teal-green, but such colours are never going to find mass appeal.

Rather, expect to see a big comeback for grey leather, precipitated in part by Rodarte and their grey thigh-high boots. Black is, of course, a safe and unwavering option though if you're after a country-inspired looks opt for tans and browns.

via fashionising

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Lend a Helping Hand!

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As we all know, tragedy has struck in the land of Haiti and its up to us to contribute what we can to help! Los Angeles, CA. January 15, 2010.- This Sunday, January 17th, 9pm-2am The LAx Paperboys & Devi Dev of KDAY will host The COOL Relief Effort and Haiti Benefit Concert at Echoplex (1154 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles) in support of strategic and efficient Haitian relief efforts. You can play your part by getting involved, telling a friend, or bringing whatever you can (boxes of food, clothes, medical supplies, etc.)

The island of Haiti is widely reported to be the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. They need our help.

The COOL Relief Effort will feature performances by Cherry Pop, Fear & Fancy, Tiron, Problem, UNI, Diz Gibran, Strong Arm Steady, Blu + Mainframe, Dom Kennedy, Pac-Div, Nipsey Hussle, 1500 Or Nothin plus opening sets by DJ Drewbyrd, DJ Bianca G & DJ Sean G.