Category: Fashion
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ACCESSORIES TO WEAR WITH A SUIT
You got the suit. Now what? To complete any suit, you need accessories. 3 of my favorite accessories: pocket square, tie bar, and lapel pin should be a part of any suit. You can mix and match them when accessorizing your suit. So let’s say your first suit is a black suit. It doesn’t have…
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MONO-CHROMED: HOW TO WEAR A BLACK SUIT
So how do I wear a black suit?
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PREP STYLE IN THE BRONX
Arthur Avenue in the Bronx is rich with history. From family owned Italian restaurants to Albanian shops, you can see the past, present, and future run in these streets. I had to pleasure to work with fellow Bronxite, Shaira Chaer, to shoot some of these. Her photography no only consists of traditional DSLRs, but also old school…
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FERRY POINT PARK
Where am I? The lovely Ferry Point Park in The Bronx! Maybe you saw it when ANTHONY BOURDAIN stopped by here during his show. I was inspired by the East River that flows here and went with this blue on blue look.
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NEED HELP CHOOSING A BELT? TIME TO GET WAISTED
How do you choose a belt? If you have been using a traditional belt with holes, you may have found yourself in a situation where the belt doesn’t perfectly fit. Or the holes don’t end up in the right place for you. Another situation is your belt fitting well, but ending up being too long! Luckily, I…
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How to Dress Like a Kingsman
Transform Your Style with Kingsman-Inspired Fashion Tips Stepping into the realm of fashion during my midday break, I embraced the opportunity to merge work and style while at The Tie Bar Pop Up Shop. As I’ve shared on my Instagram, my time there wasn’t just about being amidst a sea of exquisite ties, but also…
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HOW THE MIND DRESSES: A PIECE ABOUT CONFIDENCE
The age old question of what came first, the chicken or the egg is a query that surfaces in many different areas of life. For example, is it our clothes and what we choose to wear that increase our confidence and self-esteem? Or, should how we feel and our already existing confidence be the first…
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FLOWER POWER IN THE BOOGIE DOWN
Spring is finally here! I decided to try out a more “casual” look. Well, casual for me, at least. I was able to bring Nick, of Coastal Flicks, down to the boogie down to help shoot in Mott Haven, The Bronx.
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SPOTLIGHT: CIELO
Growing up in South Texas and receiving labels from teachers, counselors, coaches, friends, and family is what drove the passion in Arturo Castañeda to create his own label. After moving to New York and being mentored by some of the top names in the fashion industry, a new label was born – Cielo Brands!
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THE BRONX JOB
I had the chance to bring Nick of Coastal Flicks to my hood. We went to Mott Haven in the Bronx to set up the heist of the century.
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CAN YOU SELFIE EVERYDAY?
It’s all about the selfie here! I’ve teamed up with mibi to hold an #OOTD challenge. I want to see who can have the longest selfie streak with your outfit without breaking the chain. Think you are dedicated to fashion? The challenge starts March 1st at 9:30am EST. That’s tomorrow! So register now so you’ll…
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Frank and Oak: Redefining Sustainable Fashion
Frank & Oak Hunt Club is no more Frank and Oak, a brand renowned for its commitment to sustainable fashion, has undergone significant transformations since its early days. The brand first gained popularity with its innovative Frank & Oak Hunt Club, an invite-only program allowing customers to try clothes risk-free with the added benefit of…
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POLO STYLE
About a month ago, Combatant Gentlemen invited me to try out their Made-To-Measure service. Combat Gent already has some great affordable suits, so when I found out they now make custom suits starting at $350, I was really excited. After my measurements were taken, I was able to pick out the fabric, the buttons, lapel,…
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IT’S NOT THE COLD: ACCESSORIES FOR ALL
I was able to pick up some awesome items during New York Fashion Week Mens. In this, I am styling Timberland wodehouse chukkas and weekender bag. I love how Timberland is evolving with the modern man with these pieces. Typically, I would not be going to Timberland for menswear because of their outdoorsy style. But…
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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK MENS 2016 JOURNAL
I had the pleasure to check out this year’s NYFWM and be invited to some awesome events and shows!I started my day at the Timberland Style Suite at the Highline Hotel in NYC.