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Wearing vs. Styling: The Difference That Changes Everything
Hey stylish fam, welcome back to our little hub of creativity and good vibes. This week, one of my main focuses was showing how you can have a great fashion sense but still be missing the mark when it comes to true style. Listen, I get it, it’s definitely one of those thin lines. However, that’s exactly why I’m here: to help you see where that line is drawn. When you’re building your aesthetic or trying to find your voice through fashion, it’s not always about what you wear, it’s about how you wear it. That’s the heart of this whole idea. Think about it: have you ever seen two…
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Red, White & Black: A Creative Reset
As most of you know, I’m a sucker for making all of my platforms work in unison. Nothing I do is ever “just because.” Lately, I’ve been sharing a lot of different styles, ideas, advice, and ways to rock certain pieces. However, under all of that, there’s been a story I haven’t really said out loud… most of those outfits had the same color scheme. Did you catch it? I know some of you did and probably thought, “Man, he must really love those colors.” Well, you’re not wrong, but there was a method to my madness. Every look was building up to this moment. I wanted to show…
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Embracing the Nerd Within — One Cosplay at a Time
For my first blog post in years I wanted to talk about an experience that really helped me level up understanding and accepting myself & my quirks. Last year marked my very first San Diego Comic-Con—and honestly, it was nothing short of transformative. For the first time in a long time, I gave myself full permission to release my most nerdy, passionate self. I stepped into that space with no filters, no reservations, and fully embraced every part of who I am. Comic-Con wasn’t just an event for me—it was a personal milestone. It was the moment I let go of that quiet voice in the back of my…
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Black History Is World History
Where we were… We all know the saying “If you don’t learn from history, then we’re doomed to repeat it”, and even though there are many things in history that we will never be able to 100% relive through, there are still mindsets that can resurface. That’s why it’s so important to reflect on where we came from, not just as a race, but a country, and really dive into what made us who were are, and what’s hindering us from being who we want to become. As an African American man who grew up understanding the “rule of being black in America”, and I think one of the…
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Growing up Black in America
Black Lives Matter Hello to all my fashion friends! I know it has been quite I while since I last made a post, but with everything that is going on in the world I truly wanted to take a step back and reflect. I wanted to genuinely make sure I understood who I was and why I was on this life’s path. It made me decide that I wanted to share my story, in hopes that more of you may understand the man behind the photos and the words. I never want to be silent especially when men are dying everyday purely because they look like me. Everything…
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My Top 3 Mother’s Day Gifts
Alright gentlemen, Mother’s Day is right around the corner (9 days to be exact), and with everything that is going on I think we need to go above and beyond for our mothers. I know that it can be hard sometimes trying to think outside the box of flowers and a card, but hopefully I can help you all with a couple ideas. With Mother’s Day being so close it will be hard to have things delivered to you or your mother in enough time unless you’re willing to pay extra $$ or you’re lucky enough to still be able to deliver or pick up. So here are my top…
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Wooden Accessories
Wooden Element When it comes to the fashion world it’s all about setting the trend: you want to be unique and fashion forward. That’s what makes me love the idea created by Wooden Element. If you haven’t heard of Wooden Element, they are an Illinois based brand who found their niche in creating WOODEN based accessories. That’s right gentlemen, wood! They have figured out how to create some of the most unique and luxurious accessories, and jewelry; completely changing the game! I found this brand a couple years ago, but it took me a while to really research them and see exactly what they have to offer. One of the…
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DIY Closet Remodel
I know we are all looking for meaning during this pandemic. You’re not sure what to do with free time when you’re being obligated to stay within the confinement of your own home. However, you can use this time to fulfill some of those goals life wasn’t offering enough time in a day for. DIY (Do It Yourself) projects are the answer to all the above. My biggest project so far was remodeling a bedroom I turned into a closet. Why did I think this was a great idea? Well, because I believed it was forcing me to sort through my clothes to donate to the local Goodwills. I did…
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How To Find Your Style
Your Style is Always Evolving I know a lot of the time before you can take someone’s advice on “What not to wear” you have to figure out what your style is. This is probably the hardest part because you have to really be open minded to the fashion world. The good thing about your fashion choices is that no matter how bad it once was, it is always changing. You can learn the trends, and become the fashion connoisseur you want to be. Now I am going to be honest with you, no one is born with the perfect style, we all go through trends and choices that we…
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The Importance of a Skincare Routine
If there is something most of us guys fail to take part in it’s definitely taking care of our skin. I honestly realized the importance of a routine quite recently. I know a lot of the time it can be seen as not something “manly”, but this is part of grooming gentleman, your body is equally as important as the clothes you put on them. Having a daily routine is something your skin will thank you for. This is an amazing time to start because of this pandemic we find ourselves touching our faces quite a bit. Listen guys your face is your first impression, its the first thing EVERYONE…
