I Wonder...(Only Sometimes)

I don't know if anyone remembers the times when things like shoes, cars, and trendy clothes were of no significance to us. When all that mattered was education, the dreams you held, and things like your favorite food or ride at the theme park. Sometimes, I really wouldn't mind getting away from all that I rant and/or rave about these days. I never realized how it blurs my vision on what my purpose is in this life.

Horace Buddoo (someone I look up to), one day mentioned to me that he tries to stay out of "the matrix".... by avoiding things like commercial television, the radio, excessive shopping, etc. At first I don't think I understood what he meant. But in my serious moments, I can analyze the co-relation to the film. The matrix is a world that isn't real. The food is tasteless, your style is just an illusion to your image, and there are "tricks" you can do that you wouldn't normally do if you weren't PLUGGED IN. Which sort of lead me into my next point. Why get plugged? (I'm left unanswered).

Dude after my own heart...

I'm kinda sad that The Rachel Zoe Project is over. Outside of the
"fabulous life" Queen Zoe lived, I would always sit at the edge of my
seat awaiting (her assistant) Brad Goreski to show up on the screen.
Mainly because I would flip over his effortless sense of style (very
early 1930's varsity). This dude is definitely someone I'm gonna want to
see in the near future...

Just me and Duckies..

I bought these awesome pair of plaid shoes  made by Rubber Duck from Urban Outfitters last month and once I realized how much i loved the shoes, I decided to go and look up the brand... and found these... 

Touch The Sky - With My Adidas

There's a lot of talk about the man after my own heart today.. And I promise this will be the last time I use the phrase (for this month)... but JEREMY SCOTT collaborated with Adidas produced a sporty, 80's , (kinda greek mythology-esque) shoe collection. I'm making a promise today that the second I find these winged creatures (that need a home and to be loved)... I will make the purchase, drop dead, then fly away (like the people in the red bull commercials).

The collection will be available is selected shoe boutiques March 2009

Most of friends will hear me say (quite often) how much I hate miami, its weather, and the (ridiculously) large fraction of the "miamians" who think their living to dress... but on my way to work this morning (6am), I caught a decent view of the sunrise against the water. It was justthen that I thought that I sometimes (emphasis on sometimes) gotta love living here. It might have been because I was listening to John Legend's Evolver album (and he just makes me feel warm inside... who 

knows

Fierce & Warm

Wearing Sandra Backlund's new Fall Collection, she would never freeze to death.

Breathing Art

I've never really been a fan of Sasha Pivovarova, but it looks to me 

like she's looks more like the painting (tattered and attempted) than 

the paint painting looks like her... such a funny thing about models who 

have tht interesting look about them.

The Gentleman: Hopeless Romantic with a Dirty Mind

As I fell upon former Dior Homme Designer, Martyn Bal while browsing one of my daily reads, I couldn't believe that someone with such a vision for today's gentleman could be unknown to many.

I think it's now clear, that I have a weakness for kicking (with color, texture, print or all of the above) classic looks for men's wear, especially if there's trench or a duffle involved. However, Bal has a particular view that the clothes that a man is wearing only hold up to his inner strength (words spoken by a true tailor).

I'm too sexy for my Penn...

Penn Badgley is really setting a sexual tone in this month's issue of the Gentleman's Quarterly. May sound a little off key...but I like how the magazine creatively used those everyday props (to those who live the prim lifestyle), and made people want to LOOK. My guess is... that if you wanted to look (and probably still are), then you must be a sicko! 

But at least you're doing it in style (right?)

Stay Awake...

And you wonder why people like me live on energy shots gallons of caffine, and lots and lots of sugar, because I NEVER want to get caught anywhere lookin like this chick.Last Night after I went to The Setai on south Beach for just a few drinks with a couple a friends, then afterwards decided to go to David's Cafe (small cuban joint). To my surprise, there was a cute older woman sitting behind us (mind you its after 3 A.M) fighting for her will to stay awake... but finally...she just dropped. Coffee will set you free... Just Believe

No Divas allowed!

I normally Eva the Diva, and I also normally have a weakness for women who clean, wash clothes, do the dishes, or anything of that nature... in heels. This particular shoot by Derek Blanks didn't give me the gasm that I normally get in situations such as these. 

Photography by D. Blanks

Goldmember Calling...

I love anything that rings (or sometimes blings), But this $30,000 phone by Boucheron has got to be on SOMEONE'S christmas list. It apparently takes 2,000 hours to make from a solid piece of gold. I could drool (heavily) over this piece of a lifestyle, but thats too much of a pretty penny for a CELL PHONE (good God, the world is getting out of hand with its "precious technology"...)

Vertu Boucheron 150

Revival in My Soul

I think I'm ready to wear my Loafers again....haven't worn them since I was a toddler (lol, I was probably 5 or 6 years old). It's time for a comeback ( I'm starting to get a little tired of people walking the streets of Miami in their high tops, thinkin' that they're making a bloody statement). I found these loafers by Car Shoe (whom I've never heard of), and thought that this was the perfect item to ring in my new year... anyone care to send the purple one's (in a 10 1/2) to 5570 Wallabee Way?

Tie Me Up

I was over at Jackson Harlem's spot and saw this phenomenal fotage on how to tie a bow tie properly.

THIS IS FUNDAMENTAL TO ALL GENTLEMEN! dont leave home without your style knowledge

Party At The Music Box

Today, one of my favorite music duo, Royskopp (one of the best) is celebrating their birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROYSKOPP!!!!

Would I Ever?

Albert Elbaz has snatched my attention with this statement dress shoe
which is something you don't come across in this day an age (for men at
least). It reminds me of something that Lestat would've worn in Anne
Rice's Interview with the Vampire (one of my fashion favorites). There's
absolutely no reason why I wouldn't wear these shoes. Oh yes, yes, YES!

Cute as a button

Look how adorable Janelle Monae is in the new Holiday Gap Ad.  

Whoooa!

I was on FashionForwardMen.ning.com last night and came across these looks from Martin Margiela's men's collection. Particularly, there's something immensely feminine about the sequined "skinnies"... but it's weird... because I kind of like (or love) the black ones. May not purchase or wear them, but wouldn't hesitate to use 'em for a shoot.

THINK PINK!

Vivienne Westwood has sparked my love for shoes once again. I don't care
too much for this brightly colored pink... but I'm willing to take the
risk it. My quest begins...

Lets Do this

I have a new respect for shoe designers. When results such as this mervelous teal ankle boot by Roger Viver, there's just no other choice.