Bringing Fun to Conservative Dress

Suits, blazers, sports coats, collared shirts, ties and slacks. They were all what we'd leave for the uptight, tres serious folks down Wall Street, Capitol Hill and the firms. But we've seen the re-emergence of the suit and tie OUTSIDE of the workplace. We see renditions of the skinny tie, slim blazer and trousers at parties, clubs, church! and it's a great, great look.

That being said, I was glad when I stumbled upon a post on FreshWallStreet on the brand Mr. Bathing Ape. Now, everyone should've heard by now about the A Bathing Ape/BAPE brands, and although I'm not too into the brand, I think I know BAPE when I see it. Also, I'm not familiar with the Mr. Bathing Ape brand, I'm just hearing of it. But I def liked what I saw.

Mr. Bathing Ape FW 11

So, Mr. Bathing Ape is a brand by Bathing Ape along with United Arrow, and it brings the fun and quirk of BAPE to the ole suit and tie uniform. Just think "grown up Bathing Ape". With this brand we get herringbone and leather with camo and fun graphics on pocket squares and loafers. I think it's a charming way for those laidback guys to look and feel a part.

Here's some pieces from their fall collection.

"It's a Girl"

I like to post videos and documentaries about societal issues from time to time. They're are important to each and everyone one of us. Why? Because these are the things that are happening and going on around us and in the world that we live in today. Some of these issues, you'd find hard to think that they are still happening in this modern age, but they are.

This is the video trailer is about a documentary abour women killing the unborn, and more importantly, unwanted, infant daughters as part as what has been called a "gendercide".

I haven't watched this yet, but I can say in  the least that it should be interesting.

Here is an excerpt about the documentary :

" In India, China and many other parts of the world today, girls are killed, aborted and abandoned simply because they are girls. The United Nations estimates as many as 200 million girls are missing in the world today because of this so-called "gendercide".

This documentary film tells the stories of abandoned and trafficked girls, of women who suffer extreme dowry-related violence, of brave mothers fighting to save their daughters' lives, and of other mothers who would kill for a son. Global experts and grassroots activists put the stories in context and advocate different paths towards change, while collectively lamenting the lack of any truly effective action against this injustice.

Learn more about the film and sign up for email updates at www.itsagirlmovie.com "

And this is a note via climateadaptation :
“It’s a Girl” is a jaw-dropping documentary about women killing their unwanted newborn daughters. I’ve written dozens of posts about women, women’s rights, and vulnerability to climate change, here. The climate connection can be found in my post on a report covering Adaptation, Gender, and Women’s empowerment, here.

You know, it's really sad to see that countries such as China have rules and regulations about reproduction, limiting how many children a couple can have. It's just moronic, and you really can't believe that this is life, this is what civilization has come to.

There's got to be a way to change this world.

Jason Wu for Target Collection

Yep yep yep! Target is back again with their designer collab collections. So get ready to "Wu" yourself! :)

Textured Pleated-Front Peplum Top in Gold, $33. Pleated Skirt in Black, $30. Floral Lace Clutch in Black, $30.

Pleated Shift Dress in Blush Stripes, $40. Woven Mini Saddle Bag in Cream, $25.

Trench Coat in Black, $55. Flared Dress in Black with Nude Patent Belt, $60.

What A Legacy

It is with sadness that I say, today we, the body of Penn State, have lost someone very dear to us.

Just almost half past 9 o'clock this morning, Joseph 'Joe' Vincent Paterno, fondly known as JoePa to many, passed away. He was admitted recently to Mount Nittany Hospital due to complications of lung cancer. It was just shortly after his rude dismissal from his position as Penn State Football's Head Coach, that he was diagnosed.

Rest In Peace to Penn State's Father & Grandfather, Joe Paterno.

No one can ever replace him. What he has done for my school is on end, 60 years+ dedicated to Penn State and its football program, yet he had to go out in a sad fashion. The most winning football coach in history. We'll remember you forever, Joe!

I'm sure that JoePa LIVED for Penn State. What he did for this school: the library, grants and scholarships. Not to mention the hundreds of young men he raised and touched through the Nittany Lion football program. And for him to be plucked out of this university the way he was, it must have put him in a state of sadness. Regardless of the lung cancer, he had to have died of a broken heart.

WE ARE!

Forget that he wasn't perfect [concerning the Sandusky scandal], this man was singlehandedly PENN STATE.

Golden Globes 2012 Red Carpet

Award shows happen year round, every year. And it's that time again, and the Globes are here again. And everyone knows, we all like to find the hits and misses as well as deconstruct all the looks that appear on the red carpet.

So here're  my faves and not so favorites from last night.

Ariel Winter, Modern Family

Elle MacPherson

Echoes of Silence

Newcomer on the scene, The Weeknd, is out with a third mixtape, Echoes of Silence.

The Weeknd is def one to follow. Not sure what his next moves are considering his music. Should we look forward to an album, or more mixtapes??

And once again, he/they (I hear it's actually a two-person group) deliver that good ish.

Click the pic to download

And if you haven't listened to his previous tapes, get 'em at http://the-weeknd.com/.



Tip: I tried to download the hulkshare version, didn't work, hence the datpiff link on the picture.

Ok, so I should have done this last week before my first posts of the year, but hey, it's still early in enough in the year!

Click Me!

 Happy New Year :)

It's an Addiction

Just peeped these two pieces from Thakoon Addition on the Satine Boutique site.

I love, love, love! I really do love maxi skirts, and dresses. They're always cute, and can help hide the good, bad and ugly that I don't wanna show. Ie, if they're aren't a bodycon maxi :)

I really love the print of the the skirt. It's so light, and reminds me of going somewhere to an island or somewhere exotic like Santorini ^_^ on holiday!

As for damage, the Slit Maxi Skirt will get you for 390$ and the Ruffle Dress for 650$.

I like how they styled the skirt for the home page.

Utility boots, a floral maxi, and a tee = yes please! Would be a cute 'fit for a chill day, shopping, sitting outside at cafes, and thrifting in L.A. ;)

Phlo Finister Channeling her Inner Aaliyah

Dope song. I can't say that Miss Finister particularly captured the sound of Aaliyah, but she pulled it off with her look here. Get her mixtape/EP, Crown Gold which features this song Shades, here.

On another note, I see Rochelle Jordan as the modern day Aaliyah, musically. Stay tuned to a post on her music.

Watch the video for her song Bang Bang, also on the Crown Gold EP. It was the first I had heard of her music, I was in like. Pretty good stuff.


Phlo Finister | "BANG BANG" from 3qtr on Vimeo.

Do I Spot a DIY coming???

Spotted: A snood. I think this can be a potentially easy DIY. Think: cut old sweater, or even buying from a fabric store? I certainly do think so!

French Connection Snood

Another snood I've seen that's cute is the Irregular Choice sequin snood. Get it while it's on sale, here!