New York Day 4.

I'm a fan of bamboo earrings. Ever since high school, I've always had a pair on deck just waiting to get their chance to shine. And I picked up a couple more pairs while in Williamsburg. Schwing! We hit up the 9/11 Memorial, which was beautiful. Then headed to the Financial District, Chinatown, and walked across the Brooklyn Bridge. We certainly maximized our trip and did a little bit of everything.

Her- Top & leggings: F21 (they been clowning), Jacket: H&M, Shoes: GoJane, Beanie: SSUR
Him- Beanie: Old Navy, Sweatshirt: Mishka, Jeans: ??, Sneakers: Nike

Enough talking...picture time.
Peace out.

New York Day 1: The Engagement.

I went to New York last week and had the absolute time of my life. I hadn't been back to New York since I was a child, and Amanze planned an amazing week for us in the Big Apple! First things first, I got my hair cut off. "the big chop" I had been transitioning for like 6 months and that shit had to go. Plus I was really excited to see my natural curl pattern, since I hadn't been without a relaxer since I was a kid.

That was the first thing. Then, my best friend and boyfriend of 3 1/2 years proposed to me in an art gallery and I said yes. Then we had an amazing night. Definitely one of the best, most unforgettable days of my life. Love you Smook! :)

Spring 2014 RTW: Unique for Top Shop

Danny Brown for Uniqlo + The UT TruckShop.

The video above is the first in a series of one minute bio's from Uniqlo called "Life in a Minute". Thought it was adorable. Peep.

After doing a lookbook for Mark McNairy earlier this year, Danny Bri-Zown is now collaborating with UNIQLO. He's been getting his fashion grind on, hasn't he?

He'll be popping up at different locals for their new UT TruckShop, which is a traveling UNIQLO pop-up shop. They'll be trucking around New York and will have live performances every Saturday in April at Gansevoort Plaza. Seems like a really cool event, so if you're in NYC, stopping by wouldn't be a bad idea. Cool music, plus cool tees at awesome prices? Sounds like a Saturday to me.

Head to uniqlo.com for more info....or to just shop. :)

Jeremy Scott: F/W 2013.

"Adults Suck, Then You Are One"

Leopard pants, creepers, monster sweaters, fur, and camo.

Crazy ass Jeremy Scott hit up NYFW to debut his Fall/ Winter 2013 collection. Cara Delevinge opened the show, and from there it was naturally super bright and dramatic with bold prints and graphics. He has this print with tons of monsters, different faces and mouths that was pretty fun, and tall furry thigh-high boots and wild jackets. Barrels of fur...it got a little ridiculous in there if you ask me, but it's Jeremy Scott. I kid you not, there was a yellow Yeti that closed out the show....fucking kid you not.

The show was 90s grungy, a bit skater, and just funky. One of my favorite pieces were the high-waisted plaid pants. They had a really good shape and flow. And I love all the graphics; instant statement pieces and that's never a bad thing. You will automatically know when anyone is wearing Jeremy Scott.

Several hip-hop artists were in the building like A$AP Rocky, Waka Flocka, and Big Sean. Everyone's favorite photog Terry Richardson snapped a few pics of them at the show:

Watch the runway show here.

And see photos from the runway below:

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Diane Von Furstenberg: RTW Fall 2013

Diane, my belle. Why must you make me so happy? I love this collection. Love the colors, love the fur, love the motha freaking 70s vibe in the building. The jumpsuits and pantsuits, and all that fuscia and red is too glamorous for me! I love it because it feels fun, free, and empowering.

There is plenty of metallic, which has been a frequent trend, but she's bold in her color choices. Vivid pantsuits, bold patterns, and flowing dresses. I also like the bright lips....nothing better than a good lip.

Watch the full runway show here.

More below:

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Timo Weiland: RTW Fall 2013.

Timo Weiland's runway show for NY Fashion Week was earlier today. I watched it live and it was pretty enjoyable. The main colors of the show were black and white, pops of vibrant red and army green, and oxblood. Yes, oxblood will be back in action in F/W 2013 as well.

I like the oxblood and grey striped crisscross dress. And the army green sweatshirt (which you can see below) with the large cow print is quite adorable. I spot a trend with that cow print...Givenchy also used the cow print in their F/W 2013 collection.

My favorite outfit, by far, is the gorgeous green dress with the thigh high black boots. When she came-a-walking, a young sir like myself was quite happy. It is so my style. Dresses all around were great though.

Oh and sidenote, the DJ/Emcee was getting hella crunk randomly on the sideline. Did anybody else notice her? Anddd why is Timo so adorable with his broken arm and extra curly hair?

Peep highlights from today's show below:

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BCBG Max Azria Fall 2013.

I loved literally EVERYTHING about this show. The models were all gorgeous and the clothes....oy vey! I loved the beanies. They make the look so youthful and modern and hip. Bravo.

There were beanies for every single model in black, grey, and tan. The main shoe/boot was absolutely fabulous. If I owned that shoe, I'd probably never take it off. I'd wear it to work, the grocery store, while doing the dishes, hell I'd wear them to bed. It looks like a traditional black stiletto fused with a thigh high black leather boot that zips down the side. There's also an oxblood version.

A$AP Rocky, the Fashion Newcomer.

I love this New York negro. First of all, his music is on point like always, and THEN he's a baby fashionista (I don't know if you're supposed to call boys fashionista's, but I just did.) He's a big fan of Givenchy, Balmain, Rick Owens, Jeremy Scott, and singlehandedly resurrected S.S.U.R. There's a really interesting interview with GQ magazine where they showed him runway photos from different designers like Martin Margiela, Givenchy, Raf Simons, and he gave his honest opinions of the designer digs. Cool stuff. Check that out here.

Solange and Beyonce at Solo's Bowery Ballroom Show in NYC.

Solange is currently on tour for her latest EP "True" that dropped a couple weeks ago. I've listened to a few tracks and it sounds pretty nice. Plus she looked adorable at her show in all types of retro garb and platform heels. I love that type of stuff.  I wouldn't mind seeing her live and apparently neither would her sister Beyonce.

Bey attended her show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC December 11th wearing a Torn by Ronny Kobo paisley print dress that was hugging those curves.We ain't mad at you girl.

Don't you just love these sisters sistas?

A$AP Rocky Covers Complex Magazine.

A$AP Rocky snags the December/ January cover of Complex Magazine, set to hit stands December 4th. This is the first solo Complex cover for the hip hop swag master, but I'm sure it won't be the last. As long as the music stays consistent, this guy is here to stay.

A$AP feels so much like the 90s to me, that its refreshing. The style of music, his swag, all this damn gold (that I'm loving), and those braids. I am not mad.

Can't wait for that album in December.
Read the full cover story now over at Complex.

Rihanna in Vintage Chanel Paris Logo Sunglasses.

Rihanna was spotted yesterday headed to Da Silvano restaurant  in fabulous vintage "Chanel Paris" logo sunglasses.  I love how fashion is cyclical, because these frames totally fit the times. I am really crushing on them.

You can find the glasses here.

Later that evening, she went out to celebrate stylist Ursula Stephen’s birthday party.  Rihanna, Ursula, and Taraji looked like they had a great time.  Ursula was wearing a winter white dress while Rihanna and Taraji were all black and leathered out. I think Taraji looked fabulous btw.

Check out the pics below:

 

Images via RihannaDaily.com

Yeezy Goes Metal.

Earlier this week, Kanye was spotted  in New York at the SOHO Versace store opening wearing some fancy sweatpants, his coveted Air Yeezy II's, and a black leather jacket.

The metalhead sweats, as they've been called, are covered in large metal patches and symbols across the front. There's been lots talk over whether his pants are satanic and what he's representing by wearing them.

Supposedly the Baphomet head over his right knee is some sort of satanic symbol, but I don't know enough about metal and that whole culture to know what his pants are really saying. Not sure if he knows either.

What do you think?

Maison Martin Margiela x H&M Launch in New York.

Last night H&M launched their Maison Martin Margiela collection in New York.
The event was held across several floors of 5 Beekman Street, a historic building in NY's financial district.

The launch included choreographed dance performances, art portions, and DJ's that kept the party going in to the night.
Not to mention all the lovely clothes of course.

Guests included Kanye West, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mena Suvari, Selma Blair, and many more, with several  guests wearing items from the collection.

The national launch will be on November 15th and will be in about 230 H&M stores.
Click here to see more of the collection in my previous post.