You Keep Me Young

m- My friends Mickey and James Dean were SCREAMING at me the other day. 

It's been cold and they haven't got out of the house in months. 

After many pleas from the both the mouse and the studly Dean, I called Kealro to come join us for a roof party.  

I'm not a HUGE fan of the printed tee, but you've got to have a few good ones in the wardrobe. Sometimes you need to youth it up a bit.

I loved putting these outfits together. 

Kealro wore this Mickey Mouse sweater that I got in a thrift shop off Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco last spring. I especially love the vintage color scheme and color blocking of this sweatshirt. 

It makes Mickey Pop. The best way to wear a crazy top it to put it with an all-black bottom. Alex wore his standard black Dr. Martens with his black jeans and skinny belt from American Apparel. 

My mom found me this vintage tee from an estate sale last summer. Obvi a favorite. And it's vintage soft. I paired James Dean with a denim button-up and red skinny belt from American Apparel. 

My pants of choice today were these bombbbb paint-splattered jeans. When I put this outfit together I was totally channeling artist loft and having my Demi in Ghost moment. I laced up my super-hightop Converses and the look was complete. I'll have Patrick Swayze in my arms in no time. 

So you finally got out of the house for a while Mickey. 

You too my boyfriend. (I only smile for James Dean) 

Play around with the printed tees. They keep you young. 

Because we're obsessed. 

Fresh and Precious

Super Fly with Superdry

No matter how much I want to deny it, I have crossed the threshold of adolescence into adulthood. Gross. 

However unappetizing this reality is, there is still much to look forward to. 

Unsurprisingly, I am anticipating the clothes the most. There is not more attractive than a grown man with a grown wardrobe. Can I get an amen?

Building your wardrobe up to dapper-status takes time and a little bit of thought,

but the FIRST place to start your journey to manhood, is the suit jacket. 

Where does one get a good jacket? We'll tell you. 

The super trendy Superdry is HUGE in the UK and is totally diving into the streets stateside. 

We love them. The UK is always front-lining trends and street style and Superdry is no exception. Definitely take a look at their site and what they have for both men and women. 

Superdry has recently partnered with British tailor, Timothy Everest, and is giving us classic looks that are perfect for the well-dressed modern gentleman. A great way to ease yourself into maturity is to throw a casual sport coat over a casual outfit. I LOVE a good t-shirt, jeans, and tweed jacket look as shown above. I would wear either of these outfits in a second. Throw some boots with your outfit, and you've stepped into the next level. It's that easy folks. 

Want to class it up even more? Superdry is giving us a different silhouette with this longer suit-jacket. I love a long jacket in the winter. This jacket is just a few inches longer than a standard cut, but the effect on the body is great. I also love the deep winter colors in this outfit. Deep maroon and dark navy are rich colors that are great for this time of year. I have a maroon suit jacket that I pair with emerald chords and brown boots which look FAB and has a similar feel as what Superdry has going on above. 

This suit is the reason why I am fine with entering a world of maturity. 

How sexy is a tailored suit on a man? How sexy is this suit? 

Every man needs a tailored suit he wants to go anywhere in life. 

Anywhere. 

I think this gray number is a perfect starter suit. It is both young and mature, while being light and structured. I need this Superdry. I'll send you my measurements. 

The time will come to every man when he must accept his age and buy a suit jacket. I'd advise this moment to come sooner than later. This investment will open more doors than you would ever think. Check out Superdry and the kick-ass jackets they have for all modern men. 

You'll be a dapper gentleman in no time. 

Because we're obsessed. 

Fresh and Precious 

DIY Spring Fashion Vision Board: Men's Edition

 

Why not like...do it yourself?

My newest project: DIY Spring Vision Board. 

m- A couple of months ago, Courtney had the glorious idea to make a DIY fall-fashion vision board. I was super envious. Boy did she do it herself. Courtney cut some some kick-ass outfits out of Vogue's fall edition, threw them up on a board, and then had a PERFECT visual for the fashion days to come.

 I had to get on board. 

Get it?

So it is really quite simple actually.

Lets do a step by step:

1. Buy some snazzy spring magazines with hot ladies on the front.

2. Peruse these mags. Get inspired. 

3. Cut out the most inspiring hot ladies in the clothes you are most jealous.

4. Glue them on a board. 

5. Donezo. 

As you can see, I tried to give this DIY Board a little jazz. Naturally, you can hodge-podge any kind of canvas with fashion clips, but I found this cardboard piece in the recycling that fit perfectly for the job. I spray-painted the cardboard piece black to showcase my prospects best. 

I decided to divide up my vision board into sections. This part of the DIY board was all about a theme of graphic prints in black and white. This shirt combination 'bout made me wanna die. The unique, large blocking on the front is paired perfectly with tiny black and white plaid. Id wear this in a second. 

The majority of my inspiration for the spring came from a male fashion magazine called

 The Fantastic Man. 

This magazine is visually pleasing and completely FULL of European fashion...it just gets my blood pumping. The low crotch, found in pants across the globe, (except for the States), has been a favorite of mine since I bought my first pair of low crotchers in Barcelona. I havent stopped craving the look. Something I also now crave, are these kick-ass shoes above. Excuse me?
This style is NEW and I like it. I would wear the white sandals (right) all day. And the polka dots...

This part of the board also donned the euro pant, but the colors of this section were more earthy and military. Since I let my hair grow out a little more, I have recently tried to channel my German roots in my look. 

Combine my blonde, German hair, with some military inspired pieces, and Im practically Hitler Youth. A local designer from The Fantastic Man said that Fighter pilots, 

post WW2 has been his recent inspiration.

 I second this notion. 

DIY- COLOR. Color, color, color. It's spring y'all. Time for color. Purple, orange, and blue is my new color combination that I cant get enough of. I mean really, I cant get enough of ANY color. Throw it on. Switch it up. Mix and match. I think that our options for color are endless and we need to take more advantage of this. Colorful metallic is all the rage on the runway these days and I am super excited to see how this will be translated to the street. 

I've started with these metallic, gold Doc Martens, my beautiful friend Madeline got me in Brooklyn last week. Now that this picture is always on my mind, I'm already making this board a reality. Quality. 

This same local designer was asked: How would you define the current state of menswear? Where is it headed and where is it coming from?

His response: 

I feel some traditional taste and eccentricity are in parallel, and sometimes they mix. That's something I feel both from the designers and the street.

I couldn't agree more.

So, DO IT YOURSELF! Honestly, I had a great time with this little craft. It is such a simple way to visualize the next couple of months in your world of fashion. It is much easier to become inspired by today's dress when you have this visual next to your closet. DIY. 

Happy First Day of Spring!

Because we're obsessed. 

Fresh and Precious 

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Clubhouse Mickey

m- Im sure you all have noticed, but if you have not...cartoon characters THEMSELVES are sneaking their way into the glorious realm of fashion. You heard it right folks, superstars like Minnie and Mickey are making their comeback via clothing. Welcoming little creatures of childhood memories to the canvas that is our dress may sound weird, but it is a reality that I am more than happy to embrace. 

Last week, Abe and I wandered through the park with the attempts to get a little sun on our faces. I'd like to think that we are on the better half of winter, with only sunnier and sunnier days to come. This being said, Im all about jeans and sweatshirt time. And the time is now. My sweatshirt today donned a talented mouse. 

I truly think that it is our generation's turn to take over when it comes to fashion. I mean, I think it's our turn to take over everything but for right this second, let's start with the clothes we wear. Since it is our time, it is our choice...thus, our decision. If I want to wear childhood sketches on my shirt at 22 years of age, I'm going to do just that.

So get this. I'm walking down the streets of Haight-Ashbury, in downtown San Francisco, ladies on either side. Sun on my face. Locals looking fresh as hell.

 At the time, I was thinking that I'm pretty sure this place is a piece of heaven itself...when all of a sudden, my daydreams were solidified. This is heaven. I had just arrived in thrifting paradise. The gate-keeper for this shopping afterlife- Mickey Mouse. 

He has been with me ever since. 

"Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication, yet devised for quick, mass appreciation." -Walt Disney  

Abe's sweatshirt/sweater of choice was appropirate for this light day as her holy stripes were made for breathing. Every other stripe gives the people a little bit to look at...and I love it. Abe's orange scarf, and vintage denim jacket were great accessories to her outfit. 

I scored this denim jacket from the most amazing Wasteland in the middle of San Francisco. 

Super fresh. 

Those accessories were great...but not as great at this baby pink Zac Posen purse. I died and went back to that fashion heaven I was alluding to earlier when I saw this puppy. HOLY this is good. These clean lines scream perfection. This purse may be one of the most important staples one should have in their Spring wardrobe this year. I mean just look at it...

I think there is a connection, linked with time, that is to blame for this youthful trend current in fashion. As I said before,  it is our turn to call the shots these days...I think that our playful attention to youth and our past is telling of our generation. We are done with older generations informing us that this is how we should think, work. love, and dress. We are going to think, work, and love the way we want....

...and, as we conquer our new, youth-driven world, we are going to wear spikes, polkadots, and cartoons while we do it. 

"Mickey Mouse is, to me, a symbol of independence. He was a means to an end."

-Walt Disney

Because we're obsessed. 

Fresh and Precious 

More Mickey Mouse fun here. 

Edge of Urge: Local Street Style

m- Edge of Urge. Over the past four years, I’ve been fortunate enough to watch how this local gem has transformed from a cozy and hip boutique only known by locals, to something accrediting national recognition- all while keeping it’s small town character exclusive to eccentric
Wilmington, North Carolina.

I have always loved treating myself to stops at edge. The atmosphere is fantastic. Its so...now. There really are some fantastic pieces that you cant get a hold of anywhere closer than DC or Atlanta, so you know you’re going to always find something unique.

My purchases of the day: tanks.

 

Keeping the 90's theme rolling, I found this awesome tank that I really cant get enough of. This heavy cotton tank is stripped with an awesome 90's color theme of teal, gray, brown and blue and is cut just the way you never knew you wanted it. Our favorite part of the shirt is the patch of denim visible only when unbuttoned. I'm always down for surprises!

DIY: Cut up some old Levis that you haven’t worn in years, roll them up, and you’ve got a new pair of denim shorts. Pair them with a tank like this and some vintage high-top sneaks and you are good to go.

This cool necklace from Forever 21 keep in the 90's color palette. These faux ivory fangs look like they’ve been dipped in a 90's roller rink birthday room.

Bailey’s sunglasses are also a new purchase from Edge of Urge for just twelve bucks! Cat-eye sunglasses are key.

We love edge. Thank you edge for giving us hope for fashion in the south. With this store, there is no doubt that we are on our way.

Because we're obsessed. 

Fresh and Precious