Make it Express..no really it's EXPRESS

It's all about Express! After digging deep into my closet I re-discovered a long forgotten button down shirt. This Paisley print regular fit button down shirt by Express created this whole ensemble. Paired with a v-neck merino wool sweater and my all time fave moto-jacket, w(cream with gray pinstripe Producer pants),I wanted to look 'put together' but with an edge!!

Simply Green

Earth-tone greens can be a great inspiring color even in drab winter. I've had these pieces in the closet for so long, and I figured to test drive them. The fedora hat was actually a gift from an old manager. It's from Target! surprising? The oversized sunglasses I got from an NYC sidewalk vendor. The olive green button down is by Old Navy paired up with a cable knit button down cardigan by H&M. Love my stretch distressed slim fit jeans by Kenneth Cole. The boots you've seen before from my previous blog, it has a great stitch detailing in the front- by ALDO shoes. The moto riding gloves are from Hot Topic, the double tusk chain is from Forever21, and the watch by Marc Ecko. For a future blog post I'm going to play with bold color blocking, until then keep an eye out!

Brown and Black Combo- YES it can be DONE!!

People nowadays get apprehensive with pairing together black and brown, but it's not as uncommon as people may assume. So it started with me finding a pair of jeans lost in the vortex I call 'MY CLOSET'. These Levi's 501 straight leg had a distinct brown stitching on them which definitely went great with these ALDO boots (gotta love the detail stitching on these). I love a great comfy v-neck tee (VURT) paired up with a cropped Calvin Klein jacket..The multi-ring necklace is by H&M, and the watch is by Ecko.

Jackets?? No! Knit Wool Sweaters, warm and cozy..

Wool Knit Sweaters are this season's hottest alternative to a bulky heavy winter jacket. Warm, soft, cozy, and most of all lightweight and stylish a great wool sweater can definitely keep away winter's cold bite. Last year I lucked out on this great wool zip sweater from the GAP, but was never able to wear it, so I took advantage of the early season freeze to break out my cozy sweater. I paired it with a cream basic v-neck tee (H&M) and accessorized with a wool scarf and glove set both complementing the sweater (by H&M). Completing my look are a great pair of distressed jeans from Express and chocolate boots by Aldo Shoes, and last but never the least are my ever present DIESEL sunglasses (minus the SUN), deep tortoise color and oversized, just the way I like them!

Saturday Night Lights..Chocolate and Faux Fur keeps the Cold Away!!

Saturday Night Lights called and I answered..Fashionably of course! Beginning with an early afternoon birthday party for triplets, then to a rock band performance by Tasting Grace, to a Lucha Vavoom sex and wrestling show, and ending with an after-party @ Watermark Club/Lounge..
I'm all about keeping that mystery, so I never go without my sunglasses night or day, these oversized aviator tortoise shell lenses are from Aldo, as well as these cowboy inspired chocolate brown boots-super pointy just the way I like it. I do love a comfortable t-shirt, so I went and scooped up this brown light cotton shirt with a mini square pocket from the Gap. The jacket is a double breasted chocolate wool pea-coat by Perry Ellis, and the denim jeans are 80's inspired bleached distressed look from Zara, and with a 1% lycra elastic in the fabric, it's uber comfortable!! The faux fur stole adn double chain ring neclace are both from H&M. I never disappoint!!

Here Comes Fall 2010..Layered sweaters and wool fedora hat

As the weather gets colder the chance to break out fall sweaters, scarves, hats, and awesome fall boots has finally come!! It's not quite time for the heavy winter coats just yet, but never fret because this is the perfect time to show off great knit sweaters, angorra wools, sheep, and many other luxurious blends to keep one toast.

From head to toe: here's what I have..

Hat is a wool blend fedora @ H&M

Shirt is a bronze panther design also @H&M

Sweater is a chunky wool knit by @Diesel comes as a double breasted with hood..

Classic Denim jeans straight cut by @GAP

Shoes are a bronze/gold python skin by @Aldo Shoes circa 2005.still amazing!!

Watch is an all black with white bezel by @Fossil and accessory bracelet by @Aldo

October 20, 2010..In Remembrance..So PURPLE

There isn't much to say except that it is a shame in all humanity that we have to remember those who have taken their lives because society can't get past its own ignorance when it comes to people's sexual preferences.. Purple is in remembrance of those who took their lives because other's couldn't respect something as simple as being a HUMAN being!!

Another Buy....Lanvin Perfume & Ben Sherman Bag

So proud of my purchase with the perfume and bag. Retail price for the Ben Sherman bag was $200 and the perfume at $60...but a smart shopper like me never pays for the retail price!! I decided to make it down to my local Marshalls and got the best bargain shopping experience.. The bag ended up being $29.99 and the perfume at $9.99.. pre-tax both came below $40.00. Chic-ness can be achieved at a discount.

New Hair and Death of the Mohawk!!

So I decided to put the mohawk to the grave and now its just a shorter chicer version of a side swiped haircut. Now its 2/3 blonde and 1/3 black..I use the darkside to put on designs on i.e tribals, swirls, everything my crazy mind can come up with.. credits to my hairstylist AMEERAH JONES, I style the design and she executes! It's a perfect team to make me amazing!!

DSquared2..Shines in Fall

Last month I took some time to visit Saks Fifth Ave. in New York City always ending up on my favorite floor in the store, the 3rd floor "Men's High End Line". On this visit what caught my eye is the DSquared2 fall2010 line inspired by that rough masculine moto riding jackets, but with a taste of oppulence and glam from the shimmering mini rhinestone covered denim jeans! Some background info on the brand: creators/designers are Dan and Dean Caten based out of Milan, Italy the duo creates a cool yet uber glam pieces of clothes ready to wear on the city streets of New York, Paris, Los Angeles, London, and anywhere else, but chic enough to transform into an evening attire simply by switching pieces around.

The jacket does come in a full length but minus the belt design. I prefer this cropped version over the full length simply because it's more versatile and usable in everyday life-specially in the hustle and bustle of city life. But undeniably my favorite piece of the collection is the glittering denim jeans!! price range from $198-$3000... T-shirts start at the lower end..