January 31, 2008

The Vaya Con Dios Classic Slip On



Sweet Vans and on sale.

Check it: http://www.karmaloop.com/products.asp?ProductID=20829&VendorCode=VAN

January 30, 2008

Rogue Status Caknuckle



Sick...California goin knock you out.

http://www.activemailorder.com/Catalog/shop.aspx?j~&cp=1&ss=19&pr=10845&bx=1&px=1&at=-1&bi=0

The February Look

























Here is a casual look for February.

RVCA Romero Jeans:
http://www.activemailorder.com/Catalog/category.aspx?j~&&cp=1&ct=4&sc=17&pr=7375&br=52

Grey Heritage Hoodie:
http://www.forever21.com/heritage1981/mens/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=m%5Fhoodies&product%5Fid=2043593883&Page=all

OBEY Proud Parent Tee:
http://www.karmaloop.com/products.asp?ProductID=30624&VendorCode=OBE

Heritage Belt:
http://www.forever21.com/heritage1981/mens/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=m%5Fothers&product%5Fid=1044650006&Page=all

Creative Recreation Cesario Lo:
http://www.shiekhshoes.com/store/p-15581-creative-rec-cesario-lo.aspx

January 29, 2008

Movie Critic: Oscar nods

So this weekend brought the rain and movie goers. I caught up on some
of the nominate films. Saw Juno and thought it was hilarious. Michael
Cera is classic and Ellen Page was sharp.

Saw No Country for Old Men and although it was well directed keeping
the viewer at the edge of their seat I didn't care for all of the
symbolism.

I turn my attention to Atonement and Michael Clayton. Atonement is not
what many were telling me. I enjoyed the format of the story telling,
but never connected with the story itself. It would make a better book.

Michael Clayton was up to par. This was some of George Clooney's best
work. The story was well written and the list of big stars attached to
this production ensures its success. This is definitely one to see.

Commercial Mix wants to hear what your thoughts are?

January 26, 2008

QUIKSILVER BARON AUTOMATIC WATCH



Here is another sick casual watch that comes from Quiksilver. Great watch band detailing with the chocolate brown leather and gold stainless steel face. Solid investment.

Check it: http://www.swell.com/jump.jsp?itemID=6819&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C4%2C15%2C197&iProductID=6819

Time piece: Vestal Natural 77



Let's talk casual time piece. You want to throw something on with some jeans when you are going to a breakfast spot with your girl or buddies. This is the perfect piece to wear. It is artsy and modern. Vestal is one the best brands in action sports and they are rooted in music. Their time pieces are definitely the most unique and functional.

Check it: http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/33663539/c/139071.html

Greedy Genius Cobalt Blue



Sick sneaks from Greedy Genius. It kinda just covers all the colors you could wear.

Check it: http://www.karmaloop.com/kazbah-products.asp?ProductID=16513&VendorCode=GREKB

Kenneth Cole New York Watch


The trend is to find a watch that doesn't hide the inner gears of the watch. It has become classy to see the "guts" of the watch. This is a perfect pick. It is sophisticated and impressive.

The Everybody Slip Mini Shoe



I am digging the detailing on these ALIFE slips. Nothing is better than pattern and texture on your kicks. If you are wearing a plain tee with jeans, this is a great shoe to strap on.

Check it: http://www.karmaloop.com/products.asp?ProductID=13661&VendorCode=ALI

The Kvadrat 100 Chukka



Check out this top selling multi tonal tweed high tops from vans.

http://www.karmaloop.com/products.asp?ProductID=21010&VendorCode=VAN

January 24, 2008

New Air Jordan XX3

These drop 2/23/08

New Air Jordan XX3

These drop 2/16/08

New Air Jordan XX3

Dropping tomorrow in limited release

January 22, 2008

Re-re-re-re-reebok Pumps


These were my beloved kicks when I was like 12. Got to love'em on and off the court.
Check it (On Sale):

January 21, 2008

How many shoes should you own

So be it that it is sneaker month, we should go over how many shoes you should own. If you are a sneaker head like me you need to think about what type of shoes to own rather than how many you should own.


The types of shoes you need to have are sneakers for casual outings, trainers for the gym, and dress shoes for an interview, work, or formal occasion. A good choice of sneakers are Nike air max, skate shoes, or vans; shoes that can be worn with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Vans have become more versatile that it can be worn with pants and a blazer, these are my daily shoes.


Dress shoes are tricky. Don’t just go to payless and get a $20 pair of black loafers with a plastic sole. They are uncomfortable and cheap looking. Invest in a real pair of dress shoes with a square toe and leather sole. The leather sole is more comfortable and professional looking. My favorite store is Aldo shoes, but you can find a solid pair at Macy's or Nordstrom. Remember, buy black first because black matches everything.


So for the basic shoe closet you need 3 shoes maybe 4: one casual pair in black and brown, gym shoes and a solid pair of dress shoes.

January 20, 2008

Lacoste Essential


Commercial Mix Pick
Essential is in fact essential for you. This smooth, mature, sophisticated cologne is light and wears very easy. It has a soothing scent with fruit accents that will definitely compliment your style. We are sure you will get many compliments on this choice. It is a calming cologne that is not too bitter or too strong/sour, but just right.


Where to wear: This is the obvious choice for work. It’s light and carries very well.


Contents: Tangerine, Bergamot, Tomato Leaves, Cassis, Black Pepper, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Wood Accord.


Check it:

January 19, 2008

Creative Rec CESARIO LO



I am a big fan of Creative Recreation. The snake skin is a nice texture paired with the vinyl. Fly.

Check it:
http://www.shiekhshoes.com/store/p-12620-creative-rec-cesario-lo.aspx

Athletic Deck Shoes


Gnarly athletic twist to deck shoes from MHI

Check it:

January 16, 2008

DC Volcano Lemar and Dauley Artist Project

So the DC Volcano was the brain child of the 2094 collaboration between New Era and DC. This model is boss. I have posted the green and blue jay ones, but this is even better. DC did an artist project with Lemar and Dauley and the creation is to the left. All I have to say is, black and white houdstooth tongue...nice.

Keep your eye out at http://www.karmaloop.com/ for them. They are out of stock right now, but hopefully will get more.


Volcom buys Electric Visual

For you business tycoons this could be good news for the once hot stock on Wallstreet. For a time Volcom (VLCM Nasdaq) was the hot apparel stock to own. It soared to the $40's but now is a dismal $15. In the wake of poor consumer spending, apparel brands like these have been burned. To show investors that Volcom is on the move they acquired Electric Visual for a cool $25.25 million cash. Electric is one of my favorite eyewear brands and is growing exponentially. It is probably one of the strongest eyewear brands in the action sports industry and is continually gaining brand recognition from art, media, music, you name it.

I think Volcom needed this. There business model was getting stale and it was kinda of a fad on wallstreet. This aquisition is the first of many I am sure. To be a powerhouse in the industy you need to own multiple product lines. Quiksilver owns 18brands and look at Billabong with VZ, Nixon, Kustom, and more. Volcom is on the right track and should be on the up and up. I would look for it to pick up steam in the summer leading into the fall back to school season.

Check it:

http://www.twsbiz.com/twbiz/industrynews/article/0,21214,1704010,00.html

Apple MacBook Air - super thin

Look how thin this thing is.

Apple MacBook Air



Apple is rocking the world, again. Just when you thought a leak that raw material orders for the ipod decreased, which sent the stock price on a roller coaster ride, was putting an end to this high flyer...Apple debuts the MacBook Air. Weighing in at 3 lbs with a thicknes of 0.76 inches, this thing is insane and for $1799, not too overly priced.

Check it:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?node=home/shop_mac/family/macbook_air&aosid=p202&cid=OAS-US-KWG-CPUBrandTerms-US&esvt=GOUSE103930657&esvadt=999999-0-1079038-1&esvid=102692

January 15, 2008

RVCA Romero Jeans



Lets talk fitted straight leg jeans. I have been answering a lot of questions about buying these types of jeans and what brand to get. My ultimate pick right now, throwing it out on the table, is RVCA's Romeros. The price point is good at around $60 and the fit is spot on. If you are a skinnier dude like myself, this is the jean to get. Get the dark rinse.

Check it:

http://www.activemailorder.com/Catalog/category.aspx?j~&&cp=1&ct=4&sc=17&pr=7375&br=52

DC Volcano LX Shoe



Rob was rocking these before he took a dip to get speedy claxton. Who goes turtle poaching, but I guess I have now seen everything.

Check it:

http://www.karmaloop.com/products.asp?ProductID=22762&VendorCode=DCS

Rogue Status Martyr Belt


Break windows, feel rage. Check it from Rogue Status. Dyrdek sported this in tonight's episode.

January 14, 2008

Great conversation chair



Lets talk interior design. Urban Outfitters has some good and fairly affordable offerings these days. Saw this Lu Lu chair; the name doens't scream, "hey dude buy me," but the styling is top notch. It is a brown and black houndstooth with is ultra savvy and take a closer look at the tucked throw cushion. Very classic and sophisicated. It is modern yet comfortable and a great chair to pair with a solid couch in the living room. Get the brown or as they call it "espresso" legs for this chair, it makes it look more expensive.

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=3E427F3A6B2CEBCB589D2B59A0F69819.app12-node6?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=14161764&parentid=A_FURN_FURNITURE&sortProperties=&navCount=9&navAction=poppush&color=21

Unique Andy Warhol Time Piece


Browsed the watches and wasn't really impress with too much out there. Everything seems done and trying. This little number caught my eye. Unqiue, for sure. Effective for time telling, not so much. Imagine if you were wasted and tried to tell the time on this baby. Pricey, indeed. Drop 3 bills and you got yourself one.

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/31732221/c/93451.html

Vans Madera Check Slip On - $60



Check out these organic vans slip ons. Get some stylish kicks and help the enviro.

Checked organic uppers with elastic goring at the sides. Padded innersole made of nature's fungus resistant thermal regulators, bamboo and charcoal (made super-comfortable through some kind of organic magic). Woven midsole; crisscross soles. Imported. Spot clean. *Fits true to size* (Cotton, hemp, bamboo, charcoal, rubber, EVA)

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=3E427F3A6B2CEBCB589D2B59A0F69819.app12-node6?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=13218854&parentid=M_SHOES_CASUAL&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=1&navAction=poppush&color=01

January 11, 2008

Nixon Murf - $350

New release from Nixon, this watch is sick.

Time to take a spin. This patent pending watch displays an entirely new way to tell time. The dial rotates with Japanese direct drive quartz movements to show hour, minute, and an LED light. Additional details include stainless steel casing, a push button adjust screw crown, an integrated light pusher and full-view crystal, and a butterfly clasp at band. Water resistant up to 30 meters.


http://www.swell.com/jump.jsp?itemID=7545&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C4%2C14%2C1272&iProductID=7545

OBEY Flavor Face



Invisible man. Check it.

http://www.activemailorder.com/Catalog/shop.aspx?j~&cp=1&ss=4&pr=9930&bx=1&px=1&at=-1&bi=0

January 10, 2008

Nixon The District Black/White


Nixon The District Black/White $180

Here is a solid time piece to add. Nixon makes the most legit piece out there. Since being bought buy Billabong a year or so ago they are in mode to take over. Well they kinda have to cause Billabong has set some ridiculous sales goals.

Movement: Two hand Japanese quartz with seconds subdial.

Case: Custom 100 meter stainless steel with hardened mineral crystal raised rails and triple gasket crown.

Band: Custom semi-solid stainless steel with brushed finish and double locking clasp.

DC - The Ben G Gatsby Sneaker








Flashy neon lights like you are in a bad will smith video. DC The Ben G Gatsby Sneaker - $92.

http://www.karmaloop.com/products.asp?ProductID=25636&VendorCode=DCS

January 9, 2008

Dim Mak say what?


The DJ Kid Millionaire himself, Steve Aoki brings to your door step...Dim Mak. The clothes are art, celebs where it. Bright colors and repeated prints makes it stand out on its own, not to mention the abstract designs.

Did some research and it means the Death Touch, some kind of martial arts pressure points deal. I dig it.

Check it: http://dimmakcollection.com/

Supra Muska Gold Skytop LTD


For you Entourage watchers do you rememeber Muska's short stint as the punk ass in a PT cruiser spitting on Drama's Escalade? Muska don't tell me you sanctioned them to have you drive in a PT cruiser drop top.
Well that was then and these are his limited gold kicks. Flashy. Mr. Hollywood is endorsing a nice product here.

WESC karl long sleeve button up work shirt



I picked up this sweet number at a WeSC sale. Styling is good on it. This brand is on the top of my list right now.

http://www.royalcheapskate.com/mens/bu/17.htm

DC Pride SE - $90



Flashy goin 80's with the gold toe and heel stich.


January 8, 2008

Royal Cheapskate


Found this site that has art brands for 30% off. Pretty legit. They carry WeSC, Dim Mak, Private School Assault Wear, and more. When you check out the site gives you a 30% discount code.

Happy shopping http://www.royalcheapskate.com/

Pony blasted out a new shoe??


Neff City Wings Gulf 5 Orange
Pony, remember this old school brand, has a skate shoe. It's pretty original and flashy. I like 'em.
Check it:

Rogue Status Arlington T



New drop from Rogue Status. Dyrdek was sporting this on the Rob and Big Season 3 Premier.

Supra - Raider High $85


Supra.
This another hot brand that debut a year or so ago.
Extra heel protection molded into comfortable high memory polyurethane insole. Full length midsole injected with SupraFoam® providing entire foot impact resistance, optimal shoe flex, and board feel.

more from BB



So here is another from big black security. I am still looking for the shirt that Black wore at lunch that was a spy shirt that said "Do Work." Probably was a limited, but it's out there.

http://www.bigblacksecurity.com/

The one and only Big Black



Check it out Big Black Threads from the first EP from the third season of Rob and Big.

http://www.bigblacksecurity.com/

January 7, 2008

DC - Pride Higher


I am also a huge fan of DC shoes. I have a cabinet full of them and like to take after none other than the C-lister himself, Mr. Rob Dyrdek.


DC Pride Higher $100


Heavy-duty suede upper for durability and abrasion resistance. Soft and resilient full grain leather upper for durability and abrasion resistance. Mid-top construction and a perforated upper panel for improved ventilation

January 6, 2008

Popsy SK8-Hi - $65



Strap these SK8-Hi's on with some dark wash levi's and a hoodie.
Zappos.com

Vans Plaid Classics - $55





Vans Houndstooth Classics - $50




January 5, 2008

Vans Zebra Print





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Sneaker Head January





I am a sneaker head and January is going to be sneaker month. Lets start.

Vans is one of my favorite brands and I where the classic slip-ons everyday. The price point is solid too from $40-$55 and the shoes last forever.




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White skinny jeans...yay or nay

So I found this question on yahoo answers posted by a guy who just
purchased white skinny jeans. Fellas the slim fit jean is in but white
is not the color. I would suggest a washed out grey or a light grey as
an alternative for a light color jean.

January 3, 2008

The Replacement

What I hate to see is the hoodie and blazer look. The blazer has gone casual and can be worn with jeans, but wearing a hoodie takes it a little too far. In the off chance that this look is more functional in terms of warmth than look, I have the proper alternative to layering a blazer. Instead of a hoodie wear a full zip sweater with a mock turtle neck. Keep the look clean with the sweater and lose the messy hood sticking out from the blazer collar.

2008 pick

Welcome to 2008. Here is a solid look to start off new year. With it being winter, layers are a good way to add depth and texture to what you are wearing. Try pairing these two items together from Heritage. I would wear these with a dark wash slim fit pair of jeans and a black studed belt. You want to tuck the shirt in so it does not hang out under the vest. This look is inexpensive and sophisticated.




January 1, 2008

Happy new years

Happy new years to my readers.