To My Readers:
I would like to apologize for not living up to my part of the deal: posting daily blogs. I realize and understand that some of my casual readers look forward to seeing what was the next thing that I decided to put together. For me to take that away from them was not only a disgrace to the brand, but a degradation of the same.
I propose, due to the busy-ness that I have encountered, that someone help me to live up to my end of this bargain, or at the very least, call me out on my mistake (i.e.- not making daily posts, so on and so on).
In conclusion, here's the deal, I will, until someone comes along and extends the hand of help, that I will continue to make blog postings as often as I can, but if in the instance that a long period goes in between the last and next post, don't hesitate to hit me up about it.
Peace,
D. Landry
Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
RECENT ACQUISITIONS (FROM 02/28-03/07/10)
What's up to you?
This is D. Landry, once again, ready to show you a few things that I have acquired for the wardrobe.
**NOTE** - I dont remember the EXACT order in which I purchased these items; however, I will do my best to put them in the correct order.
So, without any further delay, here they are:
This is D. Landry, once again, ready to show you a few things that I have acquired for the wardrobe.
**NOTE** - I dont remember the EXACT order in which I purchased these items; however, I will do my best to put them in the correct order.
So, without any further delay, here they are:
I bought these pieces the same day as the American Flag sweater. I like the first piece because it is a definite match with a previously acquired Mitchell & Ness snapback cap. Good ol' Denver Broncos. The second piece is a Yale University Bulldogs track jacket. This was a great addition to the wardrobe, seeing as I am a huge fan of the collegiate sport system. Blue + White = Cool + Smooth.
Thursday of last week, I received an order that I made for this particular cap. It is, by far, the most meaningful cap that I possess at the moment for the simple reason that it speaks VOLUMES. RBG'ed UP!!!
Also, on last week, I purchased a t-shirt at the B L A C K I E pre-tour show at the Indie Music house on Calumet. It was a very dope show!!! This is a hand painted design, not to mention a very limited run.
Finally, the coup d'etat of this post, the Nike Eggplant Foamposites!!! Yep, I got the Coppers and The Eggplants. Can I get the hat-trick with the blues? I WILL SEE.
Peace.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
03/2/10 OUTFIT POST (A DAY LATE...)
What's the deal, readers?
This is D. Landry, once again, with another post for the blog. I am doing a lot of things right now, mostly things unrelated to the blog, which takes me away from my mission of making daily posts. For this reason, I apologize for the lack of postings and I hope that in the future, I can have contributing posters that can help me out with other articles, as I will continue posting my outfits.
Anyway, enough about that! Allow me to post the outfit that I wore on yesterday, the first day of March.
Check it out!!
This is D. Landry, once again, with another post for the blog. I am doing a lot of things right now, mostly things unrelated to the blog, which takes me away from my mission of making daily posts. For this reason, I apologize for the lack of postings and I hope that in the future, I can have contributing posters that can help me out with other articles, as I will continue posting my outfits.
Anyway, enough about that! Allow me to post the outfit that I wore on yesterday, the first day of March.
Check it out!!
This is a casual outfit that I put together before going out to DEAN's in downtown Houston, Texas. The beauty of this particular outfit is that it possesses a distinct balance between the casual (sweater & jeans) and the formal-esque pieces (the blazer & wool scarf). As many of you know, I am a big fan of the red/white/blue color combination. I forgot to put in the shoes that I wore with the outfit. Here is a picture of them below:
These are a pair of Reebok Pumps, made in the likeness of the American flag. I dig them. Does anyone see what I was going for in the creation of this outfit? Good, I knew I could count on you.
I lucked out in a big way on the Houston Rockets away cap. It has been a long time since I have seen that hat in person, aside from the pictures on the internet. Surprise, surprise, I didn't buy it from LIDS!!
The sweater was another thrift store find that I got at Blackbird Clothing on Westheimer. (Who says we Houstonians don't have a sense of fashion?)
CHECK IT OUT: Houston Rockets New Era -- $34.99 @ champsports.com
Scarf -- $Owned by me.
Sweater -- $8.00 @ Blackbird Clothing on Westheimer
Jeans -- $Owned by me.
Blazer -- $Owned by me.
Watch -- $70.00 @ nixonnow.com
Reebok Pumps -- $54.99 @ sheikshoes.com
Peace
D. Landry
Thursday, February 25, 2010
02/25/10 POST (LAZY AGAIN...)
Sorry for the lazy postings; however, I try to make up for it with making posts that are worthwhile.
Check out the new posting heading called "Recent Acquisitions", where I share with you clothing that I have purchased that I think is pretty darn cool.
These are some shirts and a jacket that I picked up at Premium Goods, over in the Rice Village of Houston, TX.:
Check out the new posting heading called "Recent Acquisitions", where I share with you clothing that I have purchased that I think is pretty darn cool.
These are some shirts and a jacket that I picked up at Premium Goods, over in the Rice Village of Houston, TX.:
The first 3 shirts are from a collection drawn by a European artist that I dig called Parra. He has a clothing line that goes by the name "Rockwell". Go check 'em out at http://www.rockwellclothing.com/.
The next t-shirt is from another clothing line that I love called T.I.T.S. (or Two In The Shirt). This is from the branch in the line called "The Wifey Series". Check out the graphic because it definitely makes a statement.
Check out the next piece. It's from a clothing line called 10 Deep. The jacket is their answer to the letterman craze going on in the urban wear scene. I dig this look because it really ties into how I feel: scholarly. Not only should the look be represented, but it should also be lived (i.e.- GO TO SCHOOL, READ BOOKS, etc.).
Anyway, I've got some other acquisitions and previously worn outfits coming up. Again, sorry about the lack of posts recently. Very busy on the home front.
Peace
D. Landry
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
02/14/10 POST (HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, READERS) This long post is my gift to you...
What's goin' on?!
This is D. Landry, and again, I have been SLACKING on the posts!! Ugh, I always feel guilty because of the fact that I want to stick to my part of the deal (that is, posting everyday). As I feel this guilt, I would hope that you would oblige me by, at least, reading the posts that I put on this delightful blog; however, at the most, I would hope that you guys would take the time out to post comments, in regards to the various posts that I put on here.
Anywho, to those that have been posting comments and reading the blog, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I really feel that this mission that I have can, and will, be realized with your help.
So, without any further delay, here is the outfit from Tuesday night (02/08/10):
This is D. Landry, and again, I have been SLACKING on the posts!! Ugh, I always feel guilty because of the fact that I want to stick to my part of the deal (that is, posting everyday). As I feel this guilt, I would hope that you would oblige me by, at least, reading the posts that I put on this delightful blog; however, at the most, I would hope that you guys would take the time out to post comments, in regards to the various posts that I put on here.
Anywho, to those that have been posting comments and reading the blog, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I really feel that this mission that I have can, and will, be realized with your help.
So, without any further delay, here is the outfit from Tuesday night (02/08/10):
This was the outfit that I wore for the DNN show at Dean's in Downtown Houston.. This was a really cool, simple get-up. To all people that are into performance or know anyone that is: you always want something that is going to be simple. Minimal color, unless this plays into the complete mission and purpose of your statement.
For example, in this particular outfit, I chose to put on a DNN cap, so that I could emphasis that the band is being promoted. It is a custom made piece that I got from the homie, RC (shouts out to him and his clothing line, that is about to drop really soon).
The next piece is the t-shirt, which is screenprinted with the cover of the debut album of the rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg (now sans Doggy), Doggystyle. (Read this article about this CD to understand ---> DOGGYSTYLE).
All black seems to be the name of the game for this particular outfit, as is followed by the denim jean choice. All black RVCAs: nuff said.
These shoes are a newcomer to the blog. They are a pair of limited edition Onitsuka Tiger mid-top shoes. They are wrapped in a nice Native American blanket influenced material. Little known fact about these shoes: every pair is very different on the outside, given that the cloth was taken from one roll. So every pair is truly unique.
Ok, on to the next outfit:
This outfit was the one that I wore Friday Morning/Afternoon, when I went to work (NOTE: I had to have my OBEY Jacket on ALL DAY LONG, since I work at a high school. LOL).
The New Era Fitted in this particular outfit is a newcomer to the blog. It is from a very dope clothing line called 10 DEEP (or X DEEP, depending on the logo placement). It is red, gold, and green on the front panels of the cap, and black all around the fitted. The bill of the cap is red and has the 10XDEEP logo underneath the bill.
The t-shirt is one of my most prized t-shirts. It is from a clothing line called T.I.T.S. (or Two In The Shirt). I love it. Beautiful Girls + Big Wealth = Dopeness.
These Black Levi Denim jeans are the greatest. If I could buy stock in Levi's, I really would. TODAY!
The shoes that I am wearing are a blog favorite. LIL DEZs Nike BIG Quickstrikes. Got LUCKY when I bought these shoes. For real.
NEXT!!
This is a formal outfit that I wore for a mini-performance that I had at Club 410 Main, in downtown Houston. Red and black are the colors of Friday evening. The hat was a gift that I received, in exchange for promoting a hat salesman at the Westheimer Block Party back in October of last year. It is a black straw fedora, with a black and blue hat band.
The vest that I decided to wear is the same, versatile J. Crew that I have been wearing for the past few outfits. It is very comfortable and has a tailored feel. For people that choose clothing (especially formal), you want it to FIT CORRECTLY. I can not stress this fact enough. You want to feel comfortable in your clothes and you want to feel that the clothes are as best an expression of oneself, as best can be.
The red dress shirt is a oxford made by a fashion brand called Wayne Scott. Very bright and definitely an eyecatcher. The black tie is made by Brooks Brothers. Very well made silk tie. Every male should have a black tie, hands down. No excuses.
The pants are grey slacks that blend smoothly into the vest from below.
The shoes are a simple black round toe lace up.
This is the outfit that I wore for Saturday morning work at Upward Bound. The cap is a NCAA New Era fitted cap for the Georgetown Hoyas team. It is navy blue with a silver "G" on the front panels.
The shirt is printed with a image of one of the first front covers of the Wolverine comic series. Really dope t-shirt and they would match very well with the Wolverine Nike Bigs that came out a few months ago. ---> (WOLVERINE)
I decided to wear my blue denim Levi's. Very comfortable pants.
Also, since I decided to not buy the Nike Bigs, I put on the Nike Terminators that are crew sweat material-made. Grey, black, with a blue sole. NICE!!!
Cool ish. Check out the stuff.
Outfit #1 :DNN cap -- $30.00 @ dirtyknowsnasty@gmail.com
Snoop Dogg shirt-- $19.99 @ slingshottshirts.com
Onitsuka Tiger Fabre Zarape -- $74.99 @ pickyourshoes.com
Outfit #2: 10 DEEP New Era -- $30.00 @ mtvtn.com
T.I.T.S. Flawless shirt --$19.99 @ shoptits.com
Outfit #3: Straw Fedora hat -- $FREE
Black Brooks Brothers Tie -- $75.00 @ brooksbrothers.com
Outfitt #4: Georgetown Hoyas New Era -- $31.99 @ lids.com
Wolverine shirt -- $24.99
Oh yeah!! I forgot the last outfit!!
Check this outfit:
This is, by far, the most complex outfit that I have posted on the blog. I want people to understand that the outfits I chose are a concious effort to buck the system and be outside of the margins for fashion in my demographic.
The navy blue cardigan has a Notre Dame leprechaun logo embroidered on the left chest. I have not, nor as of yet, found another like it. I got lots of compliments regarding the cardigan. MANY people asked if I attended the school and I hadn't.
This is a white oxford shirt, made by Ralph Lauren.
This is the J. Crew vest.
I chose to wear a Brooks Brothers bowtie with various blues for stripes.
Same grey slacks and Nike Terminators.
Peace out.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
02/10/10 POST (DREAM OUTFIT #2)
What's the deal!
It is I, D. Landry, bringing you another WHAT I WORE TODAY post. Whenever I feel I see pieces on the internet, I try to post them on the blog to expose you to a line (or two) that you may not be familiar with seeing in your everyday shopping experience.
For starters, check out this particular STARTER snapback cap:
Nothing like going with a champion. This is the classic logo that took the world by storm in the 1990's. They were the team that everyone feared and respected. Goes to show where hard work and talent can take you.
As I was browsing the internet, I decided to go to the website of a line that I admire a lot, paulfrank.com. It is a trendy line that has a great deal of creativity and catchy sayings. Here is a shirt that I found to be cool and yet informative:
The saying on the shirt is "Stop Wearing Mohawks". 'Nuff said. That hairstyle is definitely over. If you are not a part of the punk rock culture or metal culture, then I would suggest that you get rid of the mohawk. End of story. It is no longer acceptable. ::steps off soapbox::
Okay, back to the clothes. The next piece that I would like to post is from the denim line known the world over: Levi's. To me, there is nothing like a good fitting pair of jeans. I don't sag, so I don't prefer anything too big, ot anything too small (skinny jeans?). Check out the picture below:
People, there is nothing like a nice fitting pair of jeans. Considering that you are not trying to fit into a particular "fad", this is a proper fit for Levi's. Highly recommended for the man about town.
Let's move on to the shoes. I prefer the high-top shoe for a couple reasons: a) they have a lot going on in the realm of detail, b) they are cool enough to let the tongue hang, but c) you can always "dress up" a nice looking pair of high tops.
Consider the following:
This, my friends, is what I like to call nice! The particular pair of shoes in the above picture is an example of a really solid pair of shoes, by a skate shoe company called SUPRA. This is their dedication to the Valentine's Day holiday coming up this weekend. Red canvas all over, with a white vulcinized bottom for durability, this shoe takes the cake and will be sure turn heads.
Check these prices out:
Bulls Snapback -- $35.00 @ coatofarmsnyc.com
Stop Wearing Mohawks t-shirt --$11.00 @ paulfrank.com
Levi's Black Jeans -- $35.00 @ levi.com
Supra Heartbreakers -- $120.00 @factory413.com
I dig these pieces and I hope you feel the same way. Peace.
D. Landry
It is I, D. Landry, bringing you another WHAT I WORE TODAY post. Whenever I feel I see pieces on the internet, I try to post them on the blog to expose you to a line (or two) that you may not be familiar with seeing in your everyday shopping experience.
For starters, check out this particular STARTER snapback cap:
As I was browsing the internet, I decided to go to the website of a line that I admire a lot, paulfrank.com. It is a trendy line that has a great deal of creativity and catchy sayings. Here is a shirt that I found to be cool and yet informative:
The saying on the shirt is "Stop Wearing Mohawks". 'Nuff said. That hairstyle is definitely over. If you are not a part of the punk rock culture or metal culture, then I would suggest that you get rid of the mohawk. End of story. It is no longer acceptable. ::steps off soapbox::
Okay, back to the clothes. The next piece that I would like to post is from the denim line known the world over: Levi's. To me, there is nothing like a good fitting pair of jeans. I don't sag, so I don't prefer anything too big, ot anything too small (skinny jeans?). Check out the picture below:
People, there is nothing like a nice fitting pair of jeans. Considering that you are not trying to fit into a particular "fad", this is a proper fit for Levi's. Highly recommended for the man about town.
Let's move on to the shoes. I prefer the high-top shoe for a couple reasons: a) they have a lot going on in the realm of detail, b) they are cool enough to let the tongue hang, but c) you can always "dress up" a nice looking pair of high tops.
Consider the following:
This, my friends, is what I like to call nice! The particular pair of shoes in the above picture is an example of a really solid pair of shoes, by a skate shoe company called SUPRA. This is their dedication to the Valentine's Day holiday coming up this weekend. Red canvas all over, with a white vulcinized bottom for durability, this shoe takes the cake and will be sure turn heads.
Check these prices out:
Bulls Snapback -- $35.00 @ coatofarmsnyc.com
Stop Wearing Mohawks t-shirt --$11.00 @ paulfrank.com
Levi's Black Jeans -- $35.00 @ levi.com
Supra Heartbreakers -- $120.00 @factory413.com
I dig these pieces and I hope you feel the same way. Peace.
D. Landry
Sunday, February 7, 2010
02/07/10 POST
What's the deal?
D. Landry, coming at you again, with another post from my wardrobe.
Take a look at the picture:
I got some cool compliments on this particular outfit. The young lady went on to state that it looked "daper", without being too dressy. I like it because though it is composed of mostly muted/neutral colors, it still make a statement. The key to this particular outfit is the balance between each individual piece.
The hat is a wooly fedora that has a classic look. It is made for the fall/winter time, but it can be worn in the cool part of spring.
The vest is the same one that I have worn before from J. Crew.
The t-shirt is a replica of the HARVARD UNIVERSITY school shirt, with the school crest. It is a v-neck and, though I am not a fan of the v-neck tee, I like the shirt because I am a big fan of college memorabilia.
The pants are CORDUROY and I like them!!! Many people have this horrible ideology about corduroy. I like it, especially in blazers/sportcoats. I think that every man should have at least one piece of corduroy in his closet.
The shoes are some mid-top PUMAS that I have posted on here before. I got them at the BlackBird Clothing Store on Westheimer, here in Houston, TX.
Check it out:
Wooly Fedora -- $12.99 @urbanoutfitters.com
HARVARD UNIVERSITY v-neck tee -- $24.99 @ UrbanOutfitters in The Galleria
Brown Corduroy pants -- $owned by me
Peace
D. Landry, coming at you again, with another post from my wardrobe.
Take a look at the picture:
I got some cool compliments on this particular outfit. The young lady went on to state that it looked "daper", without being too dressy. I like it because though it is composed of mostly muted/neutral colors, it still make a statement. The key to this particular outfit is the balance between each individual piece.
The hat is a wooly fedora that has a classic look. It is made for the fall/winter time, but it can be worn in the cool part of spring.
The vest is the same one that I have worn before from J. Crew.
The t-shirt is a replica of the HARVARD UNIVERSITY school shirt, with the school crest. It is a v-neck and, though I am not a fan of the v-neck tee, I like the shirt because I am a big fan of college memorabilia.
The pants are CORDUROY and I like them!!! Many people have this horrible ideology about corduroy. I like it, especially in blazers/sportcoats. I think that every man should have at least one piece of corduroy in his closet.
The shoes are some mid-top PUMAS that I have posted on here before. I got them at the BlackBird Clothing Store on Westheimer, here in Houston, TX.
Check it out:
Wooly Fedora -- $12.99 @urbanoutfitters.com
HARVARD UNIVERSITY v-neck tee -- $24.99 @ UrbanOutfitters in The Galleria
Brown Corduroy pants -- $owned by me
Peace
Friday, February 5, 2010
02/05/10 POST
Hey y'all!!!
This is D. Landry and before I begin with the outfit post, I just would like to say thank you guys and girls from the bottom of my heart. I thank you because this could have very much been just like any other project that goes unread or unheard of. So, because of that, I would like to say thank you all, not only for just reading the [somewhat] daily posting, but also commenting on the posts as well.
One day, as I stated in the intro posting, I want this blog to get to the level of thesartorialist.com and many other fashion blogs. Everyday or so, they get to travel the country and the world, posting outfits that are not only trendy, but outright out-of-the-box stylings.
Again, I just do not know how to say it better than thanks. I really do appreciate the time that you take in reading these posts and I hope that the following will continue to grow.
Now, on to the clothing:
One outfit, two words: ALL BLACK. Sometimes, when all else fails, the key is monochrome. You want, however, the blacks that you wear to be somewhat the same. NEVER think that all blacks are created equal (in the fashion world, that is), so do not try to blend them together.
The cap that I am wear is a teal and black New Era Cooperstown Collection Florida Marlins fitted. I like the cap because it is a very rare piece that not very many people would take a chance in wearing. I say this because I could have very well worn the all-black Marlins cap, but one must always be willing to stand up and stand out, especially in the fitted cap department.
The shirt is from one of my favorite companies, MISHKA. You will be seeing a lot of this company on my blog, so just be ready. For those that think their eyes are being deceived, yes that is a woman being assaulted/chased by something with a huge knife.
The pants are black Levi button-fly jeans. Nuff said.
The shoes are the Parra x NIKE Air Maxim 1 collab. Dope shoe. I got a great compliment from a big time shoe head, DJ Arsnik of Houston, TX. If you need a great DJ for a party you got coming up, be sure to hit him up at arsnikda1@yahoo.com.
Peace
Check it out:
Florida Marlins Cap -- $33.99 @ lids.com
MISHKA shirt -- $ I Don't Remember
This is D. Landry and before I begin with the outfit post, I just would like to say thank you guys and girls from the bottom of my heart. I thank you because this could have very much been just like any other project that goes unread or unheard of. So, because of that, I would like to say thank you all, not only for just reading the [somewhat] daily posting, but also commenting on the posts as well.
One day, as I stated in the intro posting, I want this blog to get to the level of thesartorialist.com and many other fashion blogs. Everyday or so, they get to travel the country and the world, posting outfits that are not only trendy, but outright out-of-the-box stylings.
Again, I just do not know how to say it better than thanks. I really do appreciate the time that you take in reading these posts and I hope that the following will continue to grow.
Now, on to the clothing:
One outfit, two words: ALL BLACK. Sometimes, when all else fails, the key is monochrome. You want, however, the blacks that you wear to be somewhat the same. NEVER think that all blacks are created equal (in the fashion world, that is), so do not try to blend them together.
The cap that I am wear is a teal and black New Era Cooperstown Collection Florida Marlins fitted. I like the cap because it is a very rare piece that not very many people would take a chance in wearing. I say this because I could have very well worn the all-black Marlins cap, but one must always be willing to stand up and stand out, especially in the fitted cap department.
The shirt is from one of my favorite companies, MISHKA. You will be seeing a lot of this company on my blog, so just be ready. For those that think their eyes are being deceived, yes that is a woman being assaulted/chased by something with a huge knife.
The pants are black Levi button-fly jeans. Nuff said.
The shoes are the Parra x NIKE Air Maxim 1 collab. Dope shoe. I got a great compliment from a big time shoe head, DJ Arsnik of Houston, TX. If you need a great DJ for a party you got coming up, be sure to hit him up at arsnikda1@yahoo.com.
Peace
Check it out:
Florida Marlins Cap -- $33.99 @ lids.com
MISHKA shirt -- $ I Don't Remember
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
02/03/10 POST
What's up world?
This is D. Landry, with another view into my clothes closet, letting you see how I put things together. In all honesty, I really do not think that this is something too difficult to do. It just takes a combination of patience to find the right pieces, courage to go outside of the fashion norm, and a willingness to not look like everyone else.
With that in mind, take a look at the latest outfit:
The key to this outfit is NOT matching, but COORDINATION. Many people, male and female, have the misconception that in order for an outfit to be solid and correct, that it has to match from head to foot. In reality, this is not the case. One can always have a pleasing outfit, with pieces that play off of one another and coordinate with each other.
For example,The cap is a plaid number, made by a skate company called Chocolate. The colors are red, orange, black, and yellow. The "C" on the front is black with a red shadow/outline.
I really dig the shirt. Very fun loving and kid-like. The message on the front is timeless and simple: READING IS FUN-DAMENTAL, not to mention the "bookworm" takes the cake.
The RVCA x Leo Romero jeans are back! Nuff said.
Finally, the Nike SBs are really the capstone of this outfit because they help to tie the entire ensemble together. The shoes are composed of 3 colors: scarlet, gold, and white. All three of those colors are in every piece of the outfit: shirt, cap, and pants.
DIG IT!!!
Check it out:
Chocolate Red and Orange and Black Plaid New Era Fitted -- $29.99 @skatewarehouse.com
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL t-shirt -- $35.00 @nyshirt.com
Peace
This is D. Landry, with another view into my clothes closet, letting you see how I put things together. In all honesty, I really do not think that this is something too difficult to do. It just takes a combination of patience to find the right pieces, courage to go outside of the fashion norm, and a willingness to not look like everyone else.
With that in mind, take a look at the latest outfit:
The key to this outfit is NOT matching, but COORDINATION. Many people, male and female, have the misconception that in order for an outfit to be solid and correct, that it has to match from head to foot. In reality, this is not the case. One can always have a pleasing outfit, with pieces that play off of one another and coordinate with each other.
For example,The cap is a plaid number, made by a skate company called Chocolate. The colors are red, orange, black, and yellow. The "C" on the front is black with a red shadow/outline.
I really dig the shirt. Very fun loving and kid-like. The message on the front is timeless and simple: READING IS FUN-DAMENTAL, not to mention the "bookworm" takes the cake.
The RVCA x Leo Romero jeans are back! Nuff said.
Finally, the Nike SBs are really the capstone of this outfit because they help to tie the entire ensemble together. The shoes are composed of 3 colors: scarlet, gold, and white. All three of those colors are in every piece of the outfit: shirt, cap, and pants.
DIG IT!!!
Check it out:
Chocolate Red and Orange and Black Plaid New Era Fitted -- $29.99 @skatewarehouse.com
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL t-shirt -- $35.00 @nyshirt.com
Peace
02/02/10 POST
What's the deal?
D. Landry on the blog, once again. I'm getting some momentum, so follow me now, so you won't be sorry later.
Check out this outfit:
I think that this was a really cool outfit. I have worn this particular set, with a different t-shirt of course. The shirt that I had on today was from a NYC company called Mishka (which is Russian for bear). This company is really dope; albeit, the concepts that they come up with can be very hit or miss.
The cap is an Upper Playground New Era fitted collaboration with Sam Flores, aka "12 Grain". Dope ish.
MISHKA T-shirt -- $I DONT REMEMBER!! @ mishka.com
Upper Playground x 12 Grain -- $45.00 @ upperplayground.com
D. Landry on the blog, once again. I'm getting some momentum, so follow me now, so you won't be sorry later.
Check out this outfit:
I think that this was a really cool outfit. I have worn this particular set, with a different t-shirt of course. The shirt that I had on today was from a NYC company called Mishka (which is Russian for bear). This company is really dope; albeit, the concepts that they come up with can be very hit or miss.
The cap is an Upper Playground New Era fitted collaboration with Sam Flores, aka "12 Grain". Dope ish.
MISHKA T-shirt -- $I DONT REMEMBER!! @ mishka.com
Upper Playground x 12 Grain -- $45.00 @ upperplayground.com
Monday, February 1, 2010
WEEKEND POST MAKEUP (IS THIS BECOMING A TREND? lol) 01/29/10-01/31/10
What's happening?
This is your fashion facilitator, D. Landry, coming at you with 3 days worth of posts. I hope that this doesn't become a trend, although I will say that it is only because I have been a very busy man, that I have not been able to make the daily posts that I have been promising.
Anyway, as a great man once said, "There's no crying in fashion!!", so let's proceed to the clothes:
This is a really fresh outfit with a color combination that, though very busy, was still able to be worn successfully. For example, the cap, which is from the CA based line, The Hundreds, is black with hints of red, yellow, and white. Nothing more. The logo is a nod to the famous enemy character from the Super Mario Bros. series.
One of the coolest shirts that I have owned (recently acquired, thanks to my $5 off at Hot Topic). This is a Voltron: Defender of the Universe t-shirt. Got lots of compliments from people about this shirt. I like it because it contains the colors from the cap, and thus ties the colors together from the shoes.
Speaking of shoes, these are the Reebok Pumps, made in honor of the Black Lion zord from the Voltron cartoon series. I was very fortunate to pick this pair of shoes from the Tipping Point of Houston Texas, some years ago. Very dope tennis shoe if I may say so myself.
On to the first (of the three) Saturday outfits:
In this outfit collective, I want to show how easy it is to transform one outfit into another with a simple accessory/piece change. Many people have the misconception that it takes a massive deal to sell appeal, but I believe otherwise. All you need are a few shirts, some accessories, some magic, and a out-the-box imagination.
Ironically, this is not much of an outfit at all, seeing as this is my work uniform for my job with Upward Bound. The only difference from last week is the shirt (it is short sleeve, not long sleeve), and the cap that I decided to wear (it is a Dave's Quality Meats New Era 59/50). Very simple color palette I choose to stick with on this one.
Now to the second:
For this particular outfit, I decided to change the cap and the t-shirt. The t-shirt is from a company called Caked-Out, famous for their riffs and commentary on pop-culture icons or infamous figures. This one is about Michael Jackson, him being both young, black and gifted, alongside of being old, light[er] and still gifted (RIP).
And finally the third:
The aviator head piece in this picture is from Urban Outfitters. Nuff said. I think it's cool.
The final outfit for today's post is what I wore yesterday:
Cool, fresh, and simple. I really enjoy this color way. Really dope, patriotic and sleek. The clothes fit well and it shoes.
I got the fedora from Urban Outfitters, and the striped bow-tie is from Brooks Brothers. The shoes are from Levi's. They are an emulation of the very popular Chuck Taylor low-top. Nice.
CHECK IT OUT: OUTFIT #1
The Hundreds Adam Bomb New Era -- $35.00 @ ecapcity.com
Voltron shirt -- $18.00 @ teenormous.com
Reebok Pumps Black Lion -- $124.99 @ pickyourshoes.com
OUTFIT #2
DQM New Era Cap -- $36.00 @ dqmnewyork.com
OUTFIT #3
Michael Jackson shirt -- $30.00 @ cakedout.com
OUTFIT #4
Aviator hat -- $4.99 @ Urban Outfitters in the Galleria
OUTFIT #5
Bow tie -- $45.00 @ Brooks Brothers in the Galleria
Levis white low tops -- $OWNED BY ME
This is your fashion facilitator, D. Landry, coming at you with 3 days worth of posts. I hope that this doesn't become a trend, although I will say that it is only because I have been a very busy man, that I have not been able to make the daily posts that I have been promising.
Anyway, as a great man once said, "There's no crying in fashion!!", so let's proceed to the clothes:
This is a really fresh outfit with a color combination that, though very busy, was still able to be worn successfully. For example, the cap, which is from the CA based line, The Hundreds, is black with hints of red, yellow, and white. Nothing more. The logo is a nod to the famous enemy character from the Super Mario Bros. series.
One of the coolest shirts that I have owned (recently acquired, thanks to my $5 off at Hot Topic). This is a Voltron: Defender of the Universe t-shirt. Got lots of compliments from people about this shirt. I like it because it contains the colors from the cap, and thus ties the colors together from the shoes.
Speaking of shoes, these are the Reebok Pumps, made in honor of the Black Lion zord from the Voltron cartoon series. I was very fortunate to pick this pair of shoes from the Tipping Point of Houston Texas, some years ago. Very dope tennis shoe if I may say so myself.
On to the first (of the three) Saturday outfits:
In this outfit collective, I want to show how easy it is to transform one outfit into another with a simple accessory/piece change. Many people have the misconception that it takes a massive deal to sell appeal, but I believe otherwise. All you need are a few shirts, some accessories, some magic, and a out-the-box imagination.
Ironically, this is not much of an outfit at all, seeing as this is my work uniform for my job with Upward Bound. The only difference from last week is the shirt (it is short sleeve, not long sleeve), and the cap that I decided to wear (it is a Dave's Quality Meats New Era 59/50). Very simple color palette I choose to stick with on this one.
Now to the second:
For this particular outfit, I decided to change the cap and the t-shirt. The t-shirt is from a company called Caked-Out, famous for their riffs and commentary on pop-culture icons or infamous figures. This one is about Michael Jackson, him being both young, black and gifted, alongside of being old, light[er] and still gifted (RIP).
And finally the third:
The aviator head piece in this picture is from Urban Outfitters. Nuff said. I think it's cool.
The final outfit for today's post is what I wore yesterday:
Cool, fresh, and simple. I really enjoy this color way. Really dope, patriotic and sleek. The clothes fit well and it shoes.
I got the fedora from Urban Outfitters, and the striped bow-tie is from Brooks Brothers. The shoes are from Levi's. They are an emulation of the very popular Chuck Taylor low-top. Nice.
CHECK IT OUT: OUTFIT #1
The Hundreds Adam Bomb New Era -- $35.00 @ ecapcity.com
Voltron shirt -- $18.00 @ teenormous.com
Reebok Pumps Black Lion -- $124.99 @ pickyourshoes.com
OUTFIT #2
DQM New Era Cap -- $36.00 @ dqmnewyork.com
OUTFIT #3
Michael Jackson shirt -- $30.00 @ cakedout.com
OUTFIT #4
Aviator hat -- $4.99 @ Urban Outfitters in the Galleria
OUTFIT #5
Bow tie -- $45.00 @ Brooks Brothers in the Galleria
Levis white low tops -- $OWNED BY ME
Friday, January 29, 2010
01/29/10 POST (Getting Back On Track)
What's on and poppin'?
This is D. Landry, once again, with another outfit for the history books.
Check it out:
This is an outfit that I believe is very cool. It is very much based around the fitted cap that I chose to wear.
The New Era that I wore today is a throwback of the Seattle Mariners from the 1970's era. What is interesting about this particular cap is that it has a kelly green underbill, reflecting its old school origins.
The denim jacket is one that I found when I was going through the closet, when I was helping to clean up at the house where I grew up and lived with my mom and great aunt (RIP to them both). It fits pretty well, like it was almost made for me.
The Polo shirt is yellow, matching with the color in the cap and the yellow in the Nike Dunks.
The jeans are regular denim jeans.
CHECK IT OUT:
New Era 59/50 Seattle Mariners -- $33.99 @ lids.com
Denim Jacket -- $OWNED BY ME
Yellow Polo Shirt -- $75.00 @ ralphlauren.com
Peace
This is D. Landry, once again, with another outfit for the history books.
Check it out:
This is an outfit that I believe is very cool. It is very much based around the fitted cap that I chose to wear.
The New Era that I wore today is a throwback of the Seattle Mariners from the 1970's era. What is interesting about this particular cap is that it has a kelly green underbill, reflecting its old school origins.
The denim jacket is one that I found when I was going through the closet, when I was helping to clean up at the house where I grew up and lived with my mom and great aunt (RIP to them both). It fits pretty well, like it was almost made for me.
The Polo shirt is yellow, matching with the color in the cap and the yellow in the Nike Dunks.
The jeans are regular denim jeans.
CHECK IT OUT:
New Era 59/50 Seattle Mariners -- $33.99 @ lids.com
Denim Jacket -- $OWNED BY ME
Yellow Polo Shirt -- $75.00 @ ralphlauren.com
Peace
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
CHECK OUT MY (MISSED) POSTED OUTFITS FROM 1/24/10-1/27/10
CHECK THESE OUT (sorry again for the late post.)
This is the 1/24/10 outfit I wore to church.
Check it out:
DONALD TRUMP TIE -- $69.99 @ THEFIND.COM
The outfit for 01/25/09 looked something like this:
Check out this simple put-together. I wore a tan Oakland/LA Raiders snapback from Mitchell and Ness. The shirt is made by OBEY. The jeans are some regular fit denim. The shoes are a pair of the Johnson Mid. Comfortable shoe.
Mitchell and Ness Raiders Snapback Cap -- $25.00 @ mitchellandness.com
OBEY SHIRT -- $28.00 @ amazon.com
The Hundreds Johnson Mid -- $54.50@ thehundreds.com
Third outfit this week (1/26/10) was the following:
This is an outfit that I wore and I got a great compliment on the hat from a student at the school where I tutor for TAKS (a standardized test).
Speaking thereof, the hat is from Crooks and Castles (a favorite company of mine). The material is a thick, uncombed wool, perfect for cold days outside.
The shirt is made by a company called "Three Sunz Clothing". The message, in a heart shape, says "Hip Hop is the <3 of my life". Cool stuff.
The jeans are a pair of Levi's regular fit button-fly denim. All black. I decided to wear the Johnson mids with this outfit as well.
Check it out:
CROOKS AND CASTLES FITTED -- $60.00 @ ECAPCITY.COM
HIP HOP SHIRT by 3 Sunz -- $15.00 (shouts out to my boy BBC for that one!!)
Levi's Black Denim blutton fly jeans -- $54.00 @ urbanoutfitters.com
Finally, the outfit that I wore for 01/27/10:
The hat and shirt are both by Jeff Staple. The pigeon mascot is emblazoned on both pieces. The Levi's are the same as the previous outfit. The shoes are a throwback to the days of Scottie Pippen, long time Robin to Michael Jordan's Batman. Behold the Scottie Pippen Nike Air Flights. Beautiful shoes.
Check it out:
Staple Pigeon New Era Fitted -- $45.00 @ ecapcity.com
Staple Pigeon Shirt -- $25.00 @urbanoutfitters.com
Nike Air Flight Lite High -- $112.00 @ Foot Locker
Now for the grand finale....
DIG THESE HATS IN MY COLLECTION
... and these are just my New Eras... (yes, there are more).
Peace
-------------------------------------EDIT--------------------------------------------
The outfit for 01/25/10 needs to be corrected. The shoes are wrong. I will post the new picture soon.
The outfit for 01/26/10 is also incorrect. This outfit will also have a new posted picture soon.
Thanks.
This is the 1/24/10 outfit I wore to church.
Check it out:
DONALD TRUMP TIE -- $69.99 @ THEFIND.COM
The outfit for 01/25/09 looked something like this:
Check out this simple put-together. I wore a tan Oakland/LA Raiders snapback from Mitchell and Ness. The shirt is made by OBEY. The jeans are some regular fit denim. The shoes are a pair of the Johnson Mid. Comfortable shoe.
Mitchell and Ness Raiders Snapback Cap -- $25.00 @ mitchellandness.com
OBEY SHIRT -- $28.00 @ amazon.com
The Hundreds Johnson Mid -- $54.50@ thehundreds.com
Third outfit this week (1/26/10) was the following:
This is an outfit that I wore and I got a great compliment on the hat from a student at the school where I tutor for TAKS (a standardized test).
Speaking thereof, the hat is from Crooks and Castles (a favorite company of mine). The material is a thick, uncombed wool, perfect for cold days outside.
The shirt is made by a company called "Three Sunz Clothing". The message, in a heart shape, says "Hip Hop is the <3 of my life". Cool stuff.
The jeans are a pair of Levi's regular fit button-fly denim. All black. I decided to wear the Johnson mids with this outfit as well.
Check it out:
CROOKS AND CASTLES FITTED -- $60.00 @ ECAPCITY.COM
HIP HOP SHIRT by 3 Sunz -- $15.00 (shouts out to my boy BBC for that one!!)
Levi's Black Denim blutton fly jeans -- $54.00 @ urbanoutfitters.com
Finally, the outfit that I wore for 01/27/10:
The hat and shirt are both by Jeff Staple. The pigeon mascot is emblazoned on both pieces. The Levi's are the same as the previous outfit. The shoes are a throwback to the days of Scottie Pippen, long time Robin to Michael Jordan's Batman. Behold the Scottie Pippen Nike Air Flights. Beautiful shoes.
Check it out:
Staple Pigeon New Era Fitted -- $45.00 @ ecapcity.com
Staple Pigeon Shirt -- $25.00 @urbanoutfitters.com
Nike Air Flight Lite High -- $112.00 @ Foot Locker
Now for the grand finale....
DIG THESE HATS IN MY COLLECTION
... and these are just my New Eras... (yes, there are more).
Peace
-------------------------------------EDIT--------------------------------------------
The outfit for 01/25/10 needs to be corrected. The shoes are wrong. I will post the new picture soon.
The outfit for 01/26/10 is also incorrect. This outfit will also have a new posted picture soon.
Thanks.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
01/24/10 POST (TWO OUTFITS)
What's the deal?
This is D. Landry, coming back at you, with some cool ish on my racks.
Check out the outfit:
I love what's going on in this picture, because it is a great example of taking a well known color scheme and putting your own twist into it.
I got all patriotic on y'all today, with my red/white/blue/(and a little bit of grey). Not to brag, but I always get compliments when I put these colors together.
First off, the hat is a New Era 59/50 fitted, from the Cooperstown Collection. This is from the era of the California/LA/Anaheim Angels, while they were still the Anaheim Angels. I think that this hat was only in the league for about 2-3 seasons, after which they went to another design. This is one of my favorite hat designs that ever dropped in the MLB.
The sweater is really cool. I think I got it as a Christmas gift from my mom (RIP) about 5-6 years ago. I'm fortunate to be able to still wear it (not that I have gained any weight or anything...). The sweater is red, grey, and blue. The shirt that I chose to wear underneath (and on top when it got hot) is the OBEY Barack Obama t-shirt design for the HOPE campaign. In the shirt, the artist uses red, blue, and grey for the high and low lights in this iconic photo of our 44th president.
The jeans? Yep, you guessed it. Same ol', same ol'. I think of it as a testament to the fact that you don't have to own 50 pairs of jeans and a million shirts to have a great wardrobe. Don't be afraid to mix it up and use the elements that you have at your disposal.
Finally, the shoes are the Lil' Dez NIKE BIGs. A real nice way to set off the outfit.
Observe outfit #2 :
This is a very simple outfit that consists of a complementary set of hues: blue and orange. Think of complementary colors as these: red/green, blue/orange, purple/yellow. These are colors that are diametrically on the color wheel. Go find one online and check it out. (Don't worry, I'll wait).
Welcome back. The hat is from the company, Crooks and Castles. On the front panels of the cap is a raccoon, symbolizing the life of the thieves. On the side panels are the words "Can't stop the crooks". Really cool cap. I dig it still.
The shirt that I wore is part of my uniform at my job, working as a teacher for the Upward Bound program at Houston Community College. Shouts out to my people at HCC-UB, if they are reading this.
The denim is another unknown brand.
The shoes are a pair of Nike Terminators. They are grey jersey sweats material, with blue soles. Very ingenious of the Nike designers. The shoes got a very unexpected reaction from a regular patron of my bookstore job. Really cool of him to know the EXACT ORIGIN of the shoe, without me even telling him. Dopeness at its finest.
CHECK IT OUT: OUTFIT #1
New Era Anaheim Angels 59/50 Cooperstown Fitted -- $33.99 @ lids.com
Tri-Color Striped Sweater -- $OWNED BY ME
OBEY Obama HOPE Shirt -- $25.99 @ Urban Outfitters
Outfit #2
Crooks and Castles Raccoon Cap -- $40.00 @ Premium Goods
HCC UB T-shirt -- $OWNED BY ME
NOTE: From now on, I will only put the new items that have not been covered on the blog.
Peace
This is D. Landry, coming back at you, with some cool ish on my racks.
Check out the outfit:
I love what's going on in this picture, because it is a great example of taking a well known color scheme and putting your own twist into it.
I got all patriotic on y'all today, with my red/white/blue/(and a little bit of grey). Not to brag, but I always get compliments when I put these colors together.
First off, the hat is a New Era 59/50 fitted, from the Cooperstown Collection. This is from the era of the California/LA/Anaheim Angels, while they were still the Anaheim Angels. I think that this hat was only in the league for about 2-3 seasons, after which they went to another design. This is one of my favorite hat designs that ever dropped in the MLB.
The sweater is really cool. I think I got it as a Christmas gift from my mom (RIP) about 5-6 years ago. I'm fortunate to be able to still wear it (not that I have gained any weight or anything...). The sweater is red, grey, and blue. The shirt that I chose to wear underneath (and on top when it got hot) is the OBEY Barack Obama t-shirt design for the HOPE campaign. In the shirt, the artist uses red, blue, and grey for the high and low lights in this iconic photo of our 44th president.
The jeans? Yep, you guessed it. Same ol', same ol'. I think of it as a testament to the fact that you don't have to own 50 pairs of jeans and a million shirts to have a great wardrobe. Don't be afraid to mix it up and use the elements that you have at your disposal.
Finally, the shoes are the Lil' Dez NIKE BIGs. A real nice way to set off the outfit.
Observe outfit #2 :
This is a very simple outfit that consists of a complementary set of hues: blue and orange. Think of complementary colors as these: red/green, blue/orange, purple/yellow. These are colors that are diametrically on the color wheel. Go find one online and check it out. (Don't worry, I'll wait).
Welcome back. The hat is from the company, Crooks and Castles. On the front panels of the cap is a raccoon, symbolizing the life of the thieves. On the side panels are the words "Can't stop the crooks". Really cool cap. I dig it still.
The shirt that I wore is part of my uniform at my job, working as a teacher for the Upward Bound program at Houston Community College. Shouts out to my people at HCC-UB, if they are reading this.
The denim is another unknown brand.
The shoes are a pair of Nike Terminators. They are grey jersey sweats material, with blue soles. Very ingenious of the Nike designers. The shoes got a very unexpected reaction from a regular patron of my bookstore job. Really cool of him to know the EXACT ORIGIN of the shoe, without me even telling him. Dopeness at its finest.
CHECK IT OUT: OUTFIT #1
New Era Anaheim Angels 59/50 Cooperstown Fitted -- $33.99 @ lids.com
Tri-Color Striped Sweater -- $OWNED BY ME
OBEY Obama HOPE Shirt -- $25.99 @ Urban Outfitters
Outfit #2
Crooks and Castles Raccoon Cap -- $40.00 @ Premium Goods
HCC UB T-shirt -- $OWNED BY ME
NOTE: From now on, I will only put the new items that have not been covered on the blog.
Peace
Friday, January 22, 2010
1/21/09 POST (GOT ANOTHER TWO OUTFITS FOR YOU!!)
I wore this outfit on yesterday:
I guess one of my students was right, when she said, "You dressed plain today". I personally liked this outfit because it exudes a certain timelessness: the polo and khakis look. It can otherwise be referred to as the "preppy look"; however, this truly goes beyond any other trendy outfit that could be posted for a number of reasons. The main reason is that it is such a classic combination of pieces, that one can not go wrong wearing this staple of modern fashion.
The cap that I choose to wear is the South African World Baseball Classic team hat. It is green with a small image of the country's flag on the side. Notice that the colors in the flag (red, blue, yellow, green, white, and black)are some of the colors in the polo shirt. The khakis are made by Structure Clothing.
The shoes are a pair of Nike Premium Blazers, made from the same material as the bubble North Face parkas that people wear in very cold weather. I am especially proud of this particular pair of shoes because I purchased them before this style became extremely popular in the mainstream.
Now for outfit numero dos:
The cap is made by a company called KidRobot. All I can say is that they are very dope and fresh, so look out for them. The capp is made of the same material as a sweatsuit. One thing I like about fitteds, especially New Eras, is that they take the time and energy to cross the line and make their hats from what I would call "non-conventional" materials. This makes the hat much more cooler and unique.
The hoodie is made by a company called Kirra. I assume that it is a skate apparel company, seeing as that I got it (on sale) from Pac Sun in Houston's Galleria Mall. It has the same colors as both the shoes (white and black) and the underbill of the cap (light blue).
The jeans are just regular old jeans.
The shoes are the Vans x R. Crumb "Mr. Natural" Deconstructs. High top with a mostly white outer part, there are drawing on both the outside and inside of the shoes. Great attention paid to this collaboration between these two entities.
CHECK IT OUT:
Outfit #1
New Era South Africa fitted -- $35.99 @ sportsauthority.com
Navy blue, green, & white Polo shirt -- $79.50 @ralphlauren.com
Structure khakis -- $don't remember
Nike Premium Blazers -- $don't remember
Outfit #2
New Era KidRobot fitted -- $50.00 @ kidrobot.com
Don't Worry I'm Fixed shirt -- $5.00 @ freepresshouston.com (RIP LP3)
Kirra hoodie -- $don't remember
jeans -- $don't remember
Vans x R. Crumb -- $60.00 @ vans.com
peace
I guess one of my students was right, when she said, "You dressed plain today". I personally liked this outfit because it exudes a certain timelessness: the polo and khakis look. It can otherwise be referred to as the "preppy look"; however, this truly goes beyond any other trendy outfit that could be posted for a number of reasons. The main reason is that it is such a classic combination of pieces, that one can not go wrong wearing this staple of modern fashion.
The cap that I choose to wear is the South African World Baseball Classic team hat. It is green with a small image of the country's flag on the side. Notice that the colors in the flag (red, blue, yellow, green, white, and black)are some of the colors in the polo shirt. The khakis are made by Structure Clothing.
The shoes are a pair of Nike Premium Blazers, made from the same material as the bubble North Face parkas that people wear in very cold weather. I am especially proud of this particular pair of shoes because I purchased them before this style became extremely popular in the mainstream.
Now for outfit numero dos:
The cap is made by a company called KidRobot. All I can say is that they are very dope and fresh, so look out for them. The capp is made of the same material as a sweatsuit. One thing I like about fitteds, especially New Eras, is that they take the time and energy to cross the line and make their hats from what I would call "non-conventional" materials. This makes the hat much more cooler and unique.
The hoodie is made by a company called Kirra. I assume that it is a skate apparel company, seeing as that I got it (on sale) from Pac Sun in Houston's Galleria Mall. It has the same colors as both the shoes (white and black) and the underbill of the cap (light blue).
The jeans are just regular old jeans.
The shoes are the Vans x R. Crumb "Mr. Natural" Deconstructs. High top with a mostly white outer part, there are drawing on both the outside and inside of the shoes. Great attention paid to this collaboration between these two entities.
CHECK IT OUT:
Outfit #1
New Era South Africa fitted -- $35.99 @ sportsauthority.com
Navy blue, green, & white Polo shirt -- $79.50 @ralphlauren.com
Structure khakis -- $don't remember
Nike Premium Blazers -- $don't remember
Outfit #2
New Era KidRobot fitted -- $50.00 @ kidrobot.com
Don't Worry I'm Fixed shirt -- $5.00 @ freepresshouston.com (RIP LP3)
Kirra hoodie -- $don't remember
jeans -- $don't remember
Vans x R. Crumb -- $60.00 @ vans.com
peace
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
PICTURES FROM THE H-TOWN SNEAKER SUMMIT
What's good? I just wanted to put some pics on this blog to show my outfit(s) in action.
These are from the H-town Sneaker Summit @ The Meridian on 12/28/09.
CHECK IT OUT
Me and Dakota Kidd (dope high-top fade, if I may say so myself).
Me and Taurean (notice the septum piercing, a nod to his zodiac signage).
The outfit that I an wearing is a combination of custom made pieces and specially selected pieces.
CHECK IT OUT
Dirty & Nasty x NEW ERA FITTED -- $40.00 (hit up myspace.com/dirtyknowsnasty or dirtyknowsnasty@gmail.com if you want one)
KidRobot KR Varsity Cardigan -- $85.00 @ wealthyhostagestore.com
Black Dickies Jeans -- $23.99 @ tillys.com
RBG Crochet Scarf -- $OWNED BY ME
Peace
These are from the H-town Sneaker Summit @ The Meridian on 12/28/09.
CHECK IT OUT
Me and Dakota Kidd (dope high-top fade, if I may say so myself).
Me and Taurean (notice the septum piercing, a nod to his zodiac signage).
The outfit that I an wearing is a combination of custom made pieces and specially selected pieces.
CHECK IT OUT
Dirty & Nasty x NEW ERA FITTED -- $40.00 (hit up myspace.com/dirtyknowsnasty or dirtyknowsnasty@gmail.com if you want one)
KidRobot KR Varsity Cardigan -- $85.00 @ wealthyhostagestore.com
Black Dickies Jeans -- $23.99 @ tillys.com
RBG Crochet Scarf -- $OWNED BY ME
Peace
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
01/19/10 POST(S) (TWO, COUNT 'EM TWO IN ONE DAY)!!
REACTIONS TO THE PREVIOUS OUTFIT:
The mix of formal, retro and casual was very well accepted. I could tell people were into that mix because of the vibe that I got from the event that I attended (which was local group, ATW's benefit for Haiti @ DEAN's Credit Clothing downtown.)
What's goin' on?!
I got some good stuff for you today, because I am going to post 2, count 'em, TWO outfits for today!
Both of these outfits incorporate some of the same pieces and also the same colors; however, the themes expressed here are totally different.
Let's see...
This was a genuinely cool choice that I attempted to make. The hat is a NEW ERA Cooperstown Collection cap for the now defunct team, the Montreal Expos. They were one of only two MLB teams that were from a different country (the other being the Toronto Blue Jays, also from the same country, Canada).
The shirt was a limited edition run of Houston's own, Free Press Summerfest, which took place on August 8-9, 2009.
The jeans are the pair of Lee Romano x RVCA in past posts.
The shoes are a pair of Nike Air Maxim 1s x Parra. This Dutch artist, not only did a full trifecta collab with Nike (i.e.- shoes, shirts, jackets), but he also is a clothing designer in his own right, for a clothing line called Rockwell. These shoes are the modern upgrade to the Nike Air Max 1s.
Now for the other outfit:
I like this outfit for one main reason: consistency all the way through, from head to toes. This cap is also from the New Era 59/50 Cooperstown Collection (Cooperstown, by the way, is the place where the Baseball Hall of Fame is located). This is one of the original colorways of the Philadelphia Phillies.
The shirt that I have on is a perfect compliment to the cap (shouts out go to a great friend of mine, Mr. Tominique Roots, for giving me the shirt). This is something that I could not possibly imagine finding, without getting hit up for some outrageous price at some "trendy" thrift shop.
I do not remember exactly where I bought these jeans, I have had them for so long.
These shoes are some of my favorites. They are a pair of Nike SB Blazers that I got on Black Friday from a store in the Heights called A-FRONT. They are colored in the University of Southern California style (scarlet and gold, home of the Trojans). Very fresh, comfortable shoes.
CHECK IT OUT:
OUTFIT #1
New Era Montreal Expos Cap -- $33.99 @ lids.com
Free Press Summerfest Tee -- $10.00 @ fresspresshouston.com
Leo Romano x RVCA jeans -- $SEE PREVIOUS POSTS
Nike Air Maxim 1 x PARRA -- $120.00 @ anyconline.com
OUTFIT #2
New Era Philadelphia Phillies Cap -- $33.99 @lids.com
Philadelphia Phillies Jersey Shirt -- $OWNED BY ME
Denim Jeans -- $OWNED BY ME
Nike SB USC Blazers -- $80.00 @ flightclubla.com
Nike Parra Jacket -- $ SEE PREVIOUS POSTS
The mix of formal, retro and casual was very well accepted. I could tell people were into that mix because of the vibe that I got from the event that I attended (which was local group, ATW's benefit for Haiti @ DEAN's Credit Clothing downtown.)
What's goin' on?!
I got some good stuff for you today, because I am going to post 2, count 'em, TWO outfits for today!
Both of these outfits incorporate some of the same pieces and also the same colors; however, the themes expressed here are totally different.
Let's see...
This was a genuinely cool choice that I attempted to make. The hat is a NEW ERA Cooperstown Collection cap for the now defunct team, the Montreal Expos. They were one of only two MLB teams that were from a different country (the other being the Toronto Blue Jays, also from the same country, Canada).
The shirt was a limited edition run of Houston's own, Free Press Summerfest, which took place on August 8-9, 2009.
The jeans are the pair of Lee Romano x RVCA in past posts.
The shoes are a pair of Nike Air Maxim 1s x Parra. This Dutch artist, not only did a full trifecta collab with Nike (i.e.- shoes, shirts, jackets), but he also is a clothing designer in his own right, for a clothing line called Rockwell. These shoes are the modern upgrade to the Nike Air Max 1s.
Now for the other outfit:
I like this outfit for one main reason: consistency all the way through, from head to toes. This cap is also from the New Era 59/50 Cooperstown Collection (Cooperstown, by the way, is the place where the Baseball Hall of Fame is located). This is one of the original colorways of the Philadelphia Phillies.
The shirt that I have on is a perfect compliment to the cap (shouts out go to a great friend of mine, Mr. Tominique Roots, for giving me the shirt). This is something that I could not possibly imagine finding, without getting hit up for some outrageous price at some "trendy" thrift shop.
I do not remember exactly where I bought these jeans, I have had them for so long.
These shoes are some of my favorites. They are a pair of Nike SB Blazers that I got on Black Friday from a store in the Heights called A-FRONT. They are colored in the University of Southern California style (scarlet and gold, home of the Trojans). Very fresh, comfortable shoes.
CHECK IT OUT:
OUTFIT #1
New Era Montreal Expos Cap -- $33.99 @ lids.com
Free Press Summerfest Tee -- $10.00 @ fresspresshouston.com
Leo Romano x RVCA jeans -- $SEE PREVIOUS POSTS
Nike Air Maxim 1 x PARRA -- $120.00 @ anyconline.com
OUTFIT #2
New Era Philadelphia Phillies Cap -- $33.99 @lids.com
Philadelphia Phillies Jersey Shirt -- $OWNED BY ME
Denim Jeans -- $OWNED BY ME
Nike SB USC Blazers -- $80.00 @ flightclubla.com
Nike Parra Jacket -- $ SEE PREVIOUS POSTS
Monday, January 18, 2010
01/17/10 POST (I haven't fallen off yet)...
What's good? This is D. Landry, with another post for you all, out of my closet collection.
This was yesterday's outfit:
From top to bottom, I decided to incorporate a color (actually a tint of a particular color, but I digress) that most men are very self-conscious about wearing: PINK!!
Now, you may be thinking, "Hey, it's 2010. I don't have a problem with the color pink. I can wear whatever I want and be perfectly fine." Sounds like you? If NOT, then consider this: When in doubt, wear pink in moderation.
Consider the above outfit. I decided to go with a NEW ERA 59/50 cap by UPPER PLAYGROUND with artwork by Sam Flores, aka 12GRAIN. I like his character art, not to mention the fact that he knows how to use pink to his advantage (in the writing and against a darker background).
The oxford shirt is a light pink (or champagne, for pink-issue people) and made by a company called New England Gentleman. Nice fit for an oxford, especially the wrist cuffs.
The vest is the J. Crew that I featured in an earlier post.
The slacks are made by Perry Ellis Portfolio. They are charcoal-colored, which compliments the vest and cap, thus helping to bring down the intensity of the pink. As I stated before, when in doubt: moderation; however, if you don't have a problem with pink (and other high intensity hues), it is always good to use a very low intensity color to calm the smooth out the overall intensity.
My tie is designed by Calvin Klein. Very detailed floral embroidery is all over the neckware. It incorporates, again, both a high intensity (i.e.- champagne) and a low intensity (i.e.- charcoal). I cannot state this enough: balance is always important!! Color balance, sound balance, weight balance: think of what all those things have in common and build on that knowledge.
Finally, these shoes have got to be one of my favorite pair of NIKE: the ATC II or, as they are known in the sneaker endorsement community, the Andre Agassis. This shoe is most white and pink, but since the pink is on the "swoosh" it doesn't do much to distract the viewer from the whole of the outfit. In all instances, these shoes always manage to get questions, but that only helps the viewer to appreciate the outfit as a whole.
CHECK IT OUT:
NEW ERA x Upper Playground "12Grain" -- $45.00
J. Crew tweed vest -- $Check previous posts.
New England Gentleman pink oxford shirt -- $OWNED BY ME
Calvin Klein Pink tie -- $OWNED BY ME
Perry Ellis Portfolio Charcoal Slacks -- $26.24 @ MACYS.com
NIKE ATC II "Andre Agassi" -- $150.00 @ theshoegame.com
Peace
This was yesterday's outfit:
From top to bottom, I decided to incorporate a color (actually a tint of a particular color, but I digress) that most men are very self-conscious about wearing: PINK!!
Now, you may be thinking, "Hey, it's 2010. I don't have a problem with the color pink. I can wear whatever I want and be perfectly fine." Sounds like you? If NOT, then consider this: When in doubt, wear pink in moderation.
Consider the above outfit. I decided to go with a NEW ERA 59/50 cap by UPPER PLAYGROUND with artwork by Sam Flores, aka 12GRAIN. I like his character art, not to mention the fact that he knows how to use pink to his advantage (in the writing and against a darker background).
The oxford shirt is a light pink (or champagne, for pink-issue people) and made by a company called New England Gentleman. Nice fit for an oxford, especially the wrist cuffs.
The vest is the J. Crew that I featured in an earlier post.
The slacks are made by Perry Ellis Portfolio. They are charcoal-colored, which compliments the vest and cap, thus helping to bring down the intensity of the pink. As I stated before, when in doubt: moderation; however, if you don't have a problem with pink (and other high intensity hues), it is always good to use a very low intensity color to calm the smooth out the overall intensity.
My tie is designed by Calvin Klein. Very detailed floral embroidery is all over the neckware. It incorporates, again, both a high intensity (i.e.- champagne) and a low intensity (i.e.- charcoal). I cannot state this enough: balance is always important!! Color balance, sound balance, weight balance: think of what all those things have in common and build on that knowledge.
Finally, these shoes have got to be one of my favorite pair of NIKE: the ATC II or, as they are known in the sneaker endorsement community, the Andre Agassis. This shoe is most white and pink, but since the pink is on the "swoosh" it doesn't do much to distract the viewer from the whole of the outfit. In all instances, these shoes always manage to get questions, but that only helps the viewer to appreciate the outfit as a whole.
CHECK IT OUT:
NEW ERA x Upper Playground "12Grain" -- $45.00
J. Crew tweed vest -- $Check previous posts.
New England Gentleman pink oxford shirt -- $OWNED BY ME
Calvin Klein Pink tie -- $OWNED BY ME
Perry Ellis Portfolio Charcoal Slacks -- $26.24 @ MACYS.com
NIKE ATC II "Andre Agassi" -- $150.00 @ theshoegame.com
Peace
Sunday, January 17, 2010
01/16/10 POST (or, SOMETHING NEW!!)
What's up y'all!?
This is D. Landry, with a brand new post, and a brand new addition to the blog.
This is something that I am going to call "Fashion-Blog of the Week". Every week, I will choose a blog that I dig and I will write about WHAT makes it great and WHY its great (practically, fundamentally, etc.). Then I will choose a post or posts that I think are cool or something that I would wear.
I didn't wear anything too cool today, at least, enough to be posted. HAHAHA.
That's basically it.
Peace
This is D. Landry, with a brand new post, and a brand new addition to the blog.
This is something that I am going to call "Fashion-Blog of the Week". Every week, I will choose a blog that I dig and I will write about WHAT makes it great and WHY its great (practically, fundamentally, etc.). Then I will choose a post or posts that I think are cool or something that I would wear.
I didn't wear anything too cool today, at least, enough to be posted. HAHAHA.
That's basically it.
Peace
Saturday, January 16, 2010
01/15/10 POST
This is what I have decided that I am going to do with the postings: I am going to post them AFTER I wear the outfit. I will take a picture of what I wore for that day, post reactions to it, then post the "CHECK IT OUT" section at the bottom.
OK, enough with that. I decided to get a little lazy with my outfit selection today. I put on the same shoes that I had on yesterday. So, the info about the "Lil' Dezs", just look at yesterday's post about it.
Here's the pic:
The best part about this outfit to me is the MICKEY MOUSE t-shirt that I bought at one of my favorite "thrift stores" in town, Leopard Lounge on Westheimer in Houston, TX. Really cool, trendy place. I don't remember how much it costs, but it has always been a guilty pleasure of mine to have a Mickey Mouse shirt all of my own. I got LOTS of compliments from people on it. Great choice on my part ((pats back)).
The jeans are, of course, my LEO ROMERO x RVCA slim-fit faded black denim. Great pair, great fit.
The hat is another NEW ERA 59/50 fitted, that is a part of my collection (ask me how many hats I have)... I'LL WAIT...
Anyways, the shoes, you already know: Lil Dez BIG NIKEs. Really dope shoes.
CHECK IT OUT:
NEW ERA "Super Friends" fitted cap -- $35.99 @ neweracap.com
Mickey Mouse shirt -- $OWNED BY ME (Shout out to Leopard Lounge, Houston TX)
Leo Romero x RVCA -- $ SEE PREVIOUS POST
LIL DEZ BIG NIKE -- $ SEE PREVIOUS POST
PEACE.
OK, enough with that. I decided to get a little lazy with my outfit selection today. I put on the same shoes that I had on yesterday. So, the info about the "Lil' Dezs", just look at yesterday's post about it.
Here's the pic:
The best part about this outfit to me is the MICKEY MOUSE t-shirt that I bought at one of my favorite "thrift stores" in town, Leopard Lounge on Westheimer in Houston, TX. Really cool, trendy place. I don't remember how much it costs, but it has always been a guilty pleasure of mine to have a Mickey Mouse shirt all of my own. I got LOTS of compliments from people on it. Great choice on my part ((pats back)).
The jeans are, of course, my LEO ROMERO x RVCA slim-fit faded black denim. Great pair, great fit.
The hat is another NEW ERA 59/50 fitted, that is a part of my collection (ask me how many hats I have)... I'LL WAIT...
Anyways, the shoes, you already know: Lil Dez BIG NIKEs. Really dope shoes.
CHECK IT OUT:
NEW ERA "Super Friends" fitted cap -- $35.99 @ neweracap.com
Mickey Mouse shirt -- $OWNED BY ME (Shout out to Leopard Lounge, Houston TX)
Leo Romero x RVCA -- $ SEE PREVIOUS POST
LIL DEZ BIG NIKE -- $ SEE PREVIOUS POST
PEACE.
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