I made the mistake of buying a wallet at Zara which I thought was for a guy and it turned out to be borderline purse and I’m just not happy with it. Plus my colleagues make fun of me for it and well I’m a delicate flower. Anyhoo I’m the kind of guy who wears a lot of subdued and muted colors (I guess I have a soft spot for the understated but in a sexy way – yes I just called myself sexy). But this Summer I’m looking for stuff that pops, and upon coming across Zeroz I think I found the unexpected gem I’ve been looking for. Mint Green Crocodile. See now I’m all about wearing one item that might have been considered a little too “colorful” and turning it into that one flashy accessory that pops like in your house you have a mod lamp or an end table that brings the room together you get it. And I think I’m gonna get this wallet.
Jason Greene
The hilarious ladies at Heavy Browsing have jotted down the Do’s and Don’ts of wearing a maxi skirt. Rules to live (and cringe) by.
Overruled: Wearing Maxi Skirts
Some items of clothing are super easy to buy and wear, like shift dresses or straight-legged jeans. Other items are more tricky, and like a happy hour when you haven’t eaten dinner, can easily turn into a complete disaster. One such piece is the maxi skirt. It’s a major trend this season, but just like amusement park rides, speed dating, and middle school dances, you have to follow a lot of rules to not end up in trouble.
- Only wear a maxi skirt if you are taller than you are wide.
- Your skirt should never drag on the ground. The only thing more off-putting than looking like a slob in over-sized clothing is anything you’re wearing having contact with the giant toilet that is a city street.
- Approach patterns with caution: horizontal stripes can get really unflattering really fast and florals can quickly drift into “Third Grade Social Studies Teacher” territory.
- No drawstrings. Frankly, this should be a rule enforced in nearly all clothing purchases.
- “Bulk” is a four letter word (unless you’re buying wine in it). Avoid ruffles, tiering, ruching or anything else that adds unwanted volume.
Memorize these rules. If you can’t do that, just put them in your phone for handy reference. You might even look more popular while you shop if other people think you’re texting someone.
The hilarious ladies at Heavy Browsing have jotted down the Do’s and Don’ts of wearing a maxi skirt. Rules to live (and cringe) by.
Fringe benefits
I’m always looking for accessories that are not only statement pieces, so that I can wear them with a plain tank top and jeans, but items that will transcend and work well with more than one outfit. This designer is threehorses, a cali based colour magician to say the least. The designer enjoys creating unique objects from ordinary materials and each item is a handmade product of colour dying experimentation. She says that each item is unique in that there are very slight shade variations from the images in her catalogue due to the technique. I like that it takes her time to place dye each piece perfectly so that the shades move into each other harmoniously. What I like about the construction of her designs is the contrast between the colours as well as the texture of the fringing. I’m seeing this looking good against bare skin like the models in the pictures, so strappy or strapless garments, as well as against garments that provide neutral backgrounds to make the colours pop even more. I like the idea of movement too, and how the fringe will trickle in every direction and take the shape of your chest with the colours in the background popping through as you move. Think long sweeping maxi dresses, one of these beauties, and some simple flats on a relaxing summer day enjoying the atmosphere with your friends. Lovely!
Anastasia Lambrou
I wore pink today. One of the girls I work with said, “I like the pink.” A few weeks ago someone said pink is passe. I disagree. Here’s what I think about pink (oh and I’m a dude):
It’s unisex.
It’s smart.
It’s innocent.
It’s sexy.
It’s paradoxical.
It works on a masculine guy by bringing out the feminine.
It works on an effeminate guy by accepting and embracing his femininity.
It works on a woman by amplifying her admitted interest in attracting men and women simultaneously in any capacity with obvious though undeniably honest emotions.
It just might solve the world’s problems one day; it’s the anti-political color.
It turns me on.
It does not make me hungry.
It’s not a color I would sleep in.
It’s a color I want to see on a bag, carried but a woman, with matching stilettos.
This bag that I’m sharing in the pic, from Nyla Noor, it accomplishes much of the above. It contrasts soft color with hard lines and if I saw a woman holding it I would expect her to be thinking naughty thoughts even if she were behaving like a lady.
Also it happens to be on sale at 1am at Fadmashion boom!
Jason Greene
Smiling Silversmith Sending Sweet Signals Your Way
I ran out of S-words to entertain you with my creativity like this designer will. Angela is a happy-go-lucky Californian babe who believes that creativity should always be merged with lighthearted humour that can put cheer into anyone’s heart. She likes to use modern emotion symbols in her designs that everyone can associate with their daily lives. I wanted to show you my favourite pieces, her bird collection and her disguises. These remind me of nature and the bird being such a simple deign is relaxing and calming, not to mention cute! I also love her rings that are inspired by different identities or disguises. Who are you? The guy with the moustache and Ray-Bans? Do you like your moustache shaggy or sleek like Mr. Dali? Who is this character and what has he done to have to wear a disguise? Her designs are fun, playful, and thought provoking. Shall I even mention the value? Angela’s rings, bracelets, and necklaces are all handmade to order in Sterling silver for a phenomenal price. They make fantastic gifts, especially since she can custom make a design that you have dreamed up.
Anastasia Lambrou
I went to Japan just now (like, online; how do we even say “I visited a Japanese site” but, well…in a better way… no idea) and lo and behold it was the 9th annual Harajuku Fashion Walk. Sweet!
JapaneseStreets reminds us that if you are fashionable some things can be free like the Walk! So next year be sure to spend $1000 on a flight to Tokyo (assuming you are in NY which is probably wrong to assume) and another G or two on incredible Harajuku wear because dammit (from what I’ve heard) it’s worth it to walk the Harajuku Fashion Walk.
You too can bring sidewalk peace.
Jason Greene
Renee George over at my friend Vivianne Lapointe’s Live Fast - a killer site on fashion, sex and everything else that fills our day dreams- just posted a schweet overview of Phlo Fincher. Check out the lead and read the rest at your earliest convenience:
“Music maven Phlo Finister‘s style sizzles. An emerging artist off the 3|4 label, the Oakland native mixes Hip-Hop, Rock, Dubstep and Blues to keep us in a well-kempt mood, and with the fans and fashionistas crushing on her vocals and impeccable fashion sense, critics from Complex to The Fader started dialing in. Rolling Stone recently thought her music, mod-style and fashion inspiration were worthy enough for an interview. Our subject also styles herself! Haute!” - Renee George.
Jason Greene
A designer who can work with white like this deserves serious accolades. Gregory Parkinson is an enabler of elegance working with multiple layers that retain a lightness that matches my perception of natural elegance. But who the hell am I? MR Parkinson has been around for a decade, gained big ups in 2012 Spring/Summer, and I just wanted to give a person shout out because I think I might grab the third for my girl as well. Our secret.
Jason Greene
She who wears a visible panty line pay heed, Lindsay Degan is awesome. And yes you need that third leg just because stop asking questions and admire and maybe hang this on your wall one day. Knitted lingerie. I would get this for my girlfriend for a million reasons and mostly because I think there is something in Yacht’s belief system that says knitted lingerie empowers a human to overcome humanity or something like that - and then I could borrow it from her and wear it to sleep at night. Or maybe not. I was just watching A Day in The Life on Hulu. Anyway Degen is a 23 year old Brooklynite, talented as all heck and one clear name to watch.
Jason Greene
