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It’s spring break season and guys no matter what you are doing use these inspiration to make sure you dress to impress. Quiksilver has come up with the best guide on how to dress for different locations.
Here are two of my favorite menswear looks of this week! Very springy feel to the looks.
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“Los Angeles is like a beauty parlor at the end of the universe.”
– Emily Mortimer
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Isaac is back yaya!! Today he is taking about Wanderlust. Check out his last guest post a traveler’s story
I like to read articles about traveling. Scratch that, I love to read articles about traveling. From Tasmania to Timbuktu, I’ll read it and chances are I’ll think it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. Lately though, I’ve noticed a growing trend that’s just not doing it for me. Read any article about distant places and quiet streets and you’ll see the word being thrown around carelessly – wanderlust. If you’re like me, you get chills every single time you see those beautiful letters. Even typing it, I felt my shoulders do a little shimmy as the word sent a spark down my spine. Wander. Lust.
The worst thing that can happen to a word is that is gets debased. Through continuous, unthoughtful use, even the most provocative and powerful words can be watered down. Example as follows: “Awesome.” These tacos are awesome. That building is awesome. Erm, those things aren’t awesome. Awesome is a word that describes something that instills feelings of fear and wonder all at once. Sure, there may be fear-inducing aspects of those objects (technically, I suppose that building could fall on you), but they are not inherently fearful. So unless you’re afraid that the glory of those tacos is going to give you some gnarly indigestion, they aren’t awesome. Some things that can certainly be awesome: mountains, oceans, rip-roaring concerts, yadda yadda. It’s the anticipation and the uncertainty that makes these things truly awesome. It’s a feeling of something greater than us – something infinite in its reach – that cultures the awe.
Wanderlust; back to the topic at hand. I read an article lately that described this titan of an expresser as “A strong desire to travel.” Ok. Wait, what!? “A strong desire to travel?” Really? That’s what you’re going to go with? You have an entire history of people longing for something beyond the horizon, and you’re going to encompass it as a “strong desire?” It’s not a strong desire; it’s a lust. It’s a captivating instance of an immeasurable draw. Wanderlust is the siren song for those wanting to exist beyond the here and now. It promises to ask every question and then find every answer for those who need to know.
I have some strong desires, but wandering is not one of them. I currently desire some cake and maybe a nice nest of blankets to hide away from the cold. Those are the things I desire. But wandering, to go off in search of that ever-distant horizon, is something else. I crave the possibility of sleeping under the stars, feeling waves of sea and sand whipping against my face, breathing heavily as I top a peak, and losing myself in the colors of a new culture. I don’t want it, I need it. It’s a desperate longing for something that seems so close, but remains just out of reach. Wanderlust is the endless search for those ethereal moments that brush against our fingers. We cling to them as a falling person tries to hold onto the edge of a cliff and as someone waking fights to remain a part of that fading dream for a second longer. We wander because we could never do anything else.
Wanderlust is not simply a want, but is instead a staple for those who have been touched by that spirit of insanity known only as ‘there.’ It’s an ever-present, always pleasant, never hesitant desire to go ‘there.’ Wherever it may be, whatever it might hold, it’s somewhere out ‘there’ and finding it isn’t a matter of wanting, but a matter of need. It wraps you up, ties you up, and captures you in its scent. Like searching for a lost love, you are consumed with a need to pursue, a crippling need to find what you once held. And without it, you’re not entirely you. To choose to wander is to deny a stable home. To choose to wander is to choose uncertainty. You’ll have those split-seconds, those fleeting instances, of brushing your fingers against the horizon. But then, like a lover who isn’t sure they’re ready to be loved, they’re gone. You’ll revel in it when you can hold it, you’ll despair when it leaves, and then you’ll tighten your boots and follow the trail of breadcrumbs it left.
We wander because we could never do anything else. That is wanderlust.
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Happy Monday!
Hope everyone had an amazing weekend, here is another edition of Menswear Monday!
Enjoy 🙂
Favorite Sunnies : Gregory Davalos
Favorite bag : Ezra Thorne
Favorite Jacket : Mikko Puttonen
Favorite rings : Azddine Chiguer
Favorite Scarf: Constantin Popoiu
Favorite overall look : Andy Jackson
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Happy Sunday!
On my first weekend in Los Angeles we decide to explore Venice beach. We walked the whole strip and saw a lot of interesting characters, shops and Tom Felton. As a huge potterhead, I was very glad that I didn’t freak out when I saw him riding his segway on the strip.
One the best things we saw was a group of street dancers putting on a show and we decided to watch, they were fantastic. Their body moved in ways I didn’t think was possible for humans to do.
I was dragged into their final performance which entailed one of the dancers jumping over five members of the audience. 
Yes I am in fact wearing my regular glasses under my sunglasses I was too lazy to put in contacts that morning. oops
This was a perfect welcome to Los Angeles.
I have been in LA for 2 weeks so far and I loving it! Exploring the city and getting to know my new home. Any suggestion on places I should go/eat/see?
Happy Friday! Here is some Valentine’s day outfit inspiration!
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Happy Monday! Hope everyone had an amazing Superbowl weekend!
Here is another edition of Menswear Monday , this week edition is from some of my favorite LA based blogger!
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If you follow me on Instagram you know that I moved to LA on Wednesday! Yesterday was my first full day; went to the farmers market by the shore. Drove around, it is beautiful here. Later that night we went to the W to hang out with my sister who is staying there on a business trip. Overall a perfect first day in LA. Can’t wait to share more LA adventures with you guys!
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Hello I know today is not Monday! But here is another edition to Menswear Monday…on Tuesday.
Today’s menswear looks are brought to you by Superdry. Superdry teamed up with Timothy Everest to create a classic look.
I am loving this structured coat especially the yellow collar. Check out the yellow accent in the jeans.
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If you’re looking for something dapper , something classic or something different then look no further this collection is for you.
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Happy Friday!
It’s been so cold lately that I have not felt like going outside. But I did do ton of linkups/blog-reading this week and here are some of my favorite looks! Check out all the styling lades of this week!
MONDAY
Rachelle at Pinksole
TUESDAY
Ariel at Auteur Ariel
WEDNESDAY
Kristin at www.wildoneforever
THURSDAY
Jacqueline at Stylin in St. Louis
FRIDAY
Wendy at Wendy’s Lookbook
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Last march I posted an article Imagine , fantasizing what kind of impact would happen if magazines had a warning label like they have on a cigarette box stating the use photoshop on models. It seems like Aerie is listening to the cries of many against photoshopping.
Aerie new campaign titled “Aerie Real,” uses models who have not been digitally enhanced. I am hoping this become a trend!
Check out some of the photo from my post and Aerie Real photos, shot by photographer John Urbano below.
(Ignore the Luckyeleven watermark that was my old blog name)
Check out Verily magazine! A magazine with no Photoshop whatsoever? Am not kidding it’s real. Verily attitude on photoshop is that “Whereas other magazines photoshop to achieve the “ideal” body type or leave a maximum of three wrinkles, we never alter the body or face structure of our models with Photoshop. We firmly believe that the unique features of women — be it crows feet, freckles, or a less-than-rock-hard body — contribute to their beauty and therefore don’t need to be removed or changed.” Check out this website and learn more about their story.
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Today is Martin Luther King Day in the United States. On this day we celebrate the life and work of one of the greatest leaders. I want to reflect on what is commonly knowns to as his “I Have a Dream” speech.
“I Have A Dream” from SALT Project on Vimeo.
Lessons I learned from MLK
Never give up on your dreams.
I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sometimes things don’t always go as you want them to.
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
It is not about you.
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Violence isn’t the answer , love is.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
If you see injustice of any kind stand up and do something.
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Believe in yourself.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Live life with a purpose.
I submit to you that if a man hasn’t discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live. – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thank you, Martin Luther King, Jr, for inspiring, teaching, and guiding this nation. Today as our nation remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., let his life be an example that inspires you and encourages you.
Happy Hump Day!
Sarah is on the blog again! Last week she was wearing more of a sporty look and this week she showing you a feminine look. She is wearing her Forever 21 dress and bag and shoes from Aldo.
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Just a quick hello today!
Meet Sarah my 13 year little cousin, she is such a little fashionista. I love the way she styled her camo jacket.
The camo jacket and jeans are from forever 21. Shoes from aldo. Necklace is from Charlotte Russe. The purse is from Tyler Rodan.
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Hello! Hope everyone had an amazing first weekend of 2014! I have not had time to go and capture stylish men on the street. So instead this week’s Menswear Monday is showing some of my favorite blogger looks of 2014! Enjoy!
Favorite bag : Mike Q‘s Zara bag
Favorite bow tie : Mochine‘s BeWooden Bow ties
Favorite Coat : Lorenzo‘s Antony Morato coat
Favorite Shades : Askia‘s Street Vendor’s shades
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Here is a recap of all the stylish streetstyle models we saw on Only be you in 2013.
Cupid Shoot Floral & Denim
Spring Floral Carolina on my mind
Stripes and Chains Marafiki Mintilicious
A Studded Girl Beaded Headband Fall into Floral
Red Flower Leopard Dreams Suitably Saucy
Miley Necklace Carrousel Autumn
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Happy Friday!
Here is a recap of the most popular street style model on Only be you in 2013. She has such an adorable style I couldn’t help but put her on the blog more than once.
Vintage Inspired Spring into Floral
Genie Pants T-Train Sparklicious
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Happy day-after-Christmas, everyone! I hope everyone had a magical Christmas and if you don’t celebrate Christmas, I hope you had an amazing day anyways! My christmas was very relaxing and full of food, presents and christmas party.
Here are some pictures of my little cousins and me posing in our Christmas finest!
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I am back in the East Coast for break and realized that I need to restock on proper attire to tackle the freezing weather. When I came home 2 days go , I was welcomed with 8 inches of snow which to me is a sign to go shopping and find some cute new snow boots.
See how Jessica from Bows and Sequins wears her boots
Source: Bows and Sequins
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Happy Menswear Monday!
Here is a recap of all the stylish streetstyle models we have seen on Only be you in 2013.
Studded Backpack OOTD: Spring Plaid OOTD : Denim Coveralls
Marafiki Back to School Red Pants
Sweater Season Christopher Waters Argyle Check
Lets be still Funny Guy Motorhead
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This week has been stressful because it’s finals week and I have Six exams in 9 days. Hella stress.
I kind of wish I had a magic wand I could wave around and all my stress would magically go away. However I live in the real world and have to deal with my stress. But I have come up with couple of idea to help me get through the rest of the week. And wanted to share it with you.
“Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. “
How do you get rid of your stress? Comment below.
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Happy Monday!
Hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving with their loved ones.
It’s getting closer to Christmas, meaning if you haven’t already you should pull out your Sweaters to keep you cozy and confortable with the cold weather ahead of us. Here is so inspiration for the guys on how they should rock their sweater and look irresistible in it ;).
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Check out how other fashionistas are styling their Sweaters
Just a quick Hello! I hope everyone’s week is going well.
Sweater dresses are my favorite thing to wear during the cold months. It’s comfy , easy to accessorize and easy to throw on.
Check out how other fashionistas are styling their Sweaters
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It’s that time of year again to start thinking about gift idea for your loved ones. Finding the perfect gift for guys are always the hardest. So this is a gift guide for the men in our life: The boyfriend, the brother, and the father. J. Crew Gifts For Him has the best holiday gift guide ideas check it out!
Of course every guys is different but hopefully this ideas will give you a good start.
I bet that in the past week, you’ve said or heard at least one of the following statements:
“honestly, …”
“{insert question here}…? You can be honest.”
“Well, if I’m being honest…{insert opinion here}”
“Honestly?”
“This is going to sound mean, but it’s true…”
Haven’t you? And you’ve probably heard them more than once. These are common phrases in our day-to-day; you can hear them in any conversation, between any age group, regarding any subject. They’re everywhere. Does anyone else notice this problem? When did honesty become something that people needed permission to use? When did it become necessary to specify situations in which we were being honest?
Somewhere along the road to these lives driven by social media, we have turned into individuals who only show the best parts of our lives. We only release the best pictures, the sweetest statuses, and the funniest tweets to the interweb. Because of this, we get caught up in this idea of a picture perfect world, where being nice and keeping peace is more important than being honest. But this isn’t the way we were made to be. Being honest doesn’t have to be paired with creating chaos. We can be honest and express ourselves without doing it in such a way that hurts other people’s feelings or deflates their self-worth.
The other day, a friend of mine asked me a question. She said, “do you want to see the new shirt that I got?” I took an extremely long time to think about my answer. I had two options: I could be nice and say “yes,” pretending to care about her recent purchase. Answering dishonestly would make her feel good, but it would also make her think that I was invested in her shopping trips. It would mean that from now own, she would come home from buying something and show it to me. Or, I could answer honestly and say “no,” which is what I did. I told her that I didn’t want to see her new shirt, but that if she wanted to show it to me I would look at it. And guess what! She wanted to show it to me! I walked with her to her closet, looked at the shirt, and told her that I thought that it was cute. All of that was honest. And I didn’t have to say, “I’m being honest,” because she already knew.
I bet as you’re reading this, you’re thinking about how much of a terrible friend I am. I mean, I ended up looking at the shirt anyway, didn’t I? And boy was I really mean when I told her I didn’t want to see her new shirt, wasn’t I? That’s the problem- being honest has come to be synonymous with being rude. But here’s the difference: one day, the issue at hand will be something more important than looking at a new shirt. If I can’t be honest about whether or not I want to see a new shirt, how will I ever be honest about things that might REALLY tear people down?
Have you ever been called a tease? If you have, the chances that you meant to tease that certain individual are probably pretty low. Think about it- why did they call you a tease? I’ll answer it for you…it’s because you were too busy being nice to worry about being honest. Think about these questions for a second:
“Do you want to go see a movie with me?”
“Would you maybe want to get dinner sometime?”
“Let’s hang out, what do you say?”
“Could I have your number so I can text you sometime?”
Now, imagine that these questions are being asked of you by a guy or gal who is incredibly sweet, pretty good looking, the perfect person to introduce to your friend group or your parents…but you’re just not into them and there’s about a 0% chance that you’ll change your mind. How would you answer him or her?
In my own experience, I would probably respond with an excuse of some sort… “yeah I’d love to but I’m really busy from now until the apocalypse;” sure, here’s my number” *queue ignoring texts and calls from this person*; “um yeah let me just figure out a time that works for me and I’ll let you know” *never lets him/her know.* The list could go on forever. We aren’t the offenders here; we’re just trying to be nice, right?
Right. “Trying” is the key word there, because we try but it doesn’t work. Being “nice” but dishonest lets others think that they’re in a different spot or situation than they’re actually in. Although being honest straight out might leave feelings hurting for a little while, folks can’t get mad at you for being honest.
I got a text message a few weeks ago from a guy who had gotten very angry at me for telling him that I wasn’t going to sleep with him. I was confused because based on my experience with him, he had been extremely chivalrous up until that point. His response was this: “What’s the point in being chivalrous these days? That’s the reason I thought we were gonna go ahead and go farther, because I’ve done the right things.” I was astonished. I mean, I had to respect the guy’s honesty. As much as I wanted to be mad at him for that, I couldn’t. If he had pretended that he had been chivalrous for chivalry’s sake, I would have eventually discovered that he had an ulterior motive. THEN, I could have been upset that he lied to me. Because he didn’t, I spent a few days fuming over how I felt like I had been tricked. Then I got over it because in the end, at least he was honest.
If you ask the questions, don’t get mad at an honest answer. If you give a “nice” dishonest answer, don’t get upset when you end up in a situation that you don’t want to be in.
TL,DR: Try to make a point to always answer questions honestly. We – myself included – are too sensitive to opinions that are different than ours. If you ask a question, be open to the possibility that you might get an answer that you don’t want to hear. If that does happen, be THANKFUL for the friend who would rather that you know the truth than to tell a little white lie. After a while, it will become obvious that the friends who are honest with you even when it hurts are the kinds of friends that you want to have.
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