January 2012
5 posts
October 2011
1 post
Website coming soon, bow ties available now...
July 2011
2 posts
Hands-down, best blog ever.
BE YOU
I don’t want everyone to dress like me. I don’t want everyone to like the way I dress. I like it when people find their style and allow it to grow and take shape.
Here’s some suggestions I’d give for finding your fashion identity:
Every once and a while, wear somebody else’s clothes. Just like the proverb says, don’t judge someone until you’ve walked...
June 2011
1 post
SUMMER LOVE
What is love?
We love the beach. We love to watch sports. We love to hang out with friends. We love ice cream… Essentially we love certain activities, we love certain places, we love certain objects.
So different though, is the love we have for another individual. It should probably be a different word altogether.
As a kid, love is something you’re forced to say to your parents. Its...
May 2011
2 posts
How to Shop
1. Learn to window shop.
Window shopping is a very important part of the shopping process. Unless you have an unlimited budget, you need to learn how to look at things without buying them. Learn to find inspiration even in places you can’t afford.
Good window shopping:
Nordstrom
Barney’s New York
Bloomingdales
Saks Fifth Avenue
2. Learn your favorite designers.
Simple...
September 2010
8 posts
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Who Knew Legos Could Be So Inspiring?
Ad by Lanvin
Ad by Lanvin
Runway by Jean Charles de Castelbajac
Runway by Jean Charles de Castelbajac
Backstage at Jean Charles de Castelbajac
Lego kitchen counter by Philippe Simon and Pillard Rosetti
Lego kitchen counter by Philippe Simon and Pillard Rosetti
Lego conference table
Lego broaches
Lego planners
Its crazy how you can take something that nearly...
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MY 11 FAVORITE PORTLAND EATS
(because 10 is not enough)
1. URBAN FARMER
On the 8th floor of The Nines hotel in the historic Meier and Frank building, hides one of Portland’s best steakhouses. Featuring all local organic foods, Urban Farmer’s menu is anything but boring.
My favorites here include chicken and waffles from the breakfast menu, the farm burger from their lunch menu, and any steak from their dinner...
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10 FASHION SUGGESTIONS FOR 2010
1. YOU BETTER ALREADY HAVE SOME SKINNY JEANS
if you dont have some already, get off your computer and go buy some right now.
2. WEAR YOUR SHIRTS LONGER AND SKINNIER
avoid shirts that are short and wide, even if you are short and wide.
a good dresser knows how to elongate their body.
3. GET DROP CROTCH PANTS
drop crotch jeans are the new skinny jeans, and though they wont become as big as...
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Thom Browne & American Fashion →
Thom Browne, who worked for Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren before launching his own line in 2001, has a very insightful conversation with the Wall Street Journal Magazine.
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WatchCant not be inspired by this.
(video of David Ellis)
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HOW TO WARDROBE
Whether you’re trying to update your wardrobe, or do a complete overhaul, its important to prioritize which garments come first.
My equation is head, toes, knees then shoulders.
Head.
The most visible part of your person is your face. Anyone looking to change their appearance should start there.
I suggest if you wear glasses, don’t be afraid to pay for expensive ones!! Glasses...
August 2010
1 post
9 tags
April 2010
2 posts
“The problem with patience is you have to wait to get it”
5 tags
Highly Inspirational Fashion Photos →
Tommy Ton, a JakAndJil photoblogger, catches the street fashion surrounding fall runway fashion. There is some extremely inspirational photos in there!