Read 'em and Weep

 I'm sorry for the lack of updates guys! I have been so busy with finals at University. But I'm back with this outfit!!!!!! I love my kimono and hat and I had to pair them with cutoff shorts and my new cut-out brogues. I loved the look and was so comfortable! Oh the nice weather makes me happy!

So glad to be back!!!

With Love,

Tristian <3

Pattern and Pop

This post is coming very late and for that I am very sorry. Lately I have been struggling when it comes to editing my pictures. I'm personally not the best at it but I do an okay job. The problem for me comes from not knowing how to deal with a camera that isn't super clear. So, I just decided to post unedited photos for you guys today. You get to see me in the raw and I hope that's okay.  The outfit today was a spur of the moment kind of thing. I wanted to wear my striped skinnies but I wanted to try something a little different. So I went bold all the way around! Bold jacket, bold hat, bold pants and bold shoes. I liked the result because the outfit speaks to me as a person because I love to make a statement with my look, yet still look chic enough to walk around. I think I nailed it and I am happy.

I'm Wearing:

Black Spiked Cap

H&M Electric Blue Blazer

Round Table Apparel Tee

Tripp NYC Skinnies

Unif Hellraiser

Anyone else notice that in my pictures lately I am always sitting? I will have to do better for you guys haha. 

With Love,

Tristian <3

D.GNAK by KANG.D

Kang D. himself

I was first introduced to D.GNAK by KANG.D through Solestruck. I ordered a pair of his shoes from them because I loved the design for summer! Now I've discovered his clothing which I love just as much as the shoes!!! What I love about his designs is that they are simple and clean yet stylish and versatile. A lot of his jackets are designed to be worn in more ways than one and feature removable elements for an all together different look. His aesthetic is very Korean but I don't think that is a bad thing. Korean men are some of the best dressed men in the world but not a lot of people know that yet. I think he and Juun J. will be able to bring a hint of korean flair to the world. These are the pieces that I love from him.

photo source: Luisaviaroma.com

If you love Kang D.'s designs as much as I do then you can shop him at Luisaviaroma.com or you can check him out at his own website DGNAK.co.kr. Do you love his designs as much as I do?

Louis Vuitton Spring 2013

I know this post is very late but I just had to share how much I loved the Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 collection. I know with all the print, it doesn't appeal to everyone but never have I thought that the collection was more representative of the brand. Seriously, praise to Marc Jacobs. He has taken the helm and has really outdone itself. The checkerboard print really popped and the green checkerboard jacket which was featured on the cover of Vogue Japan really calls to me! I would love to have it! What do you guys think?

With Love,

Tristian <3

Designer Knockoffs

By the R:

Photo Source: By the R

Juun J:

Photo Source: Ssense

Juun J. teamed up with Swiss artists Alex and Felix to create a collection with the unique prints of the 13 Queens. The prints are both unique and powerful and I really like the imagery. However with all good things, there are some copies. I found the knockoff on one of my favorite South Korean Street Stores By the R. THe knockoff is under $50 and the original is $210. I'm not sure which I would buy. I don't know if I could exactly justify spending $200+ on a shirt but at the same time I don't know if I would want to support a fake. I don't know, I'll think about it.

What do you guys think? Also make sure to Alex and Felix's 13 Queens art. I think it is some of the most intense portraits I've seen.

With Love,

Tristian <3

Clothing Love; Iridium Clothing and Lab & ID

Photo Source: IridiumClothingCo.tumblr.com

You guys know how I love my Tumblr and LOOKBOOK. My LOOKBOOK and my Tumblr always bring me to new and exciting things! I find that I always discover wonderful fashion tips and great new clothing brands that I am not sure I would have heard of on my own. The first I discovered was Iridium Clothing. I found this brand through the Black Fashion Tumblr. I was intrigued by the outfit in a submission. The leather pants were just too amazing. After some searching I found their website, Thinknscience.com. I am literally obsessed with everything on the site! Leather pants, leather t-shirts, bomber jackets! It's very street and very much my aesthetic. They even offer custom made clothing options! I haven't ordered anything from them yet but I see myself picking up some things in the very near future!

Photo Source: LabandID.com

The other website, LabandID.com I discovered through LOOKBOOK. A particular lookbooker caught my attention. I decided to look through his account to see if he had a blog and instead I found a website! The site doesn't have much up but it looks very promising! The style of the clothing is very Givenchy and I think that in time it will take off! I really want the graphic t-shirts! I love a bold print!

With Love

Tristian <3

Vogue Japan

Photo Source: My Tumblr

I have discovered Vogue Japan and I have to say that it was the most liberating hour that I spent!!! Fashion is definitely different all around the world and it was so incredibly clear while reading Vogue Japan (or scanning because I can't read Japanese). The imagery was bold and quirky and the fashion was a mix of prints and trends that haven't found their way to the U.S. That's okay because now I have discovered a new bible and am content. I ♡ Vogue Japan.

With Love,

Tristian <3