Sneak Preview: Style Sample Mag Issue 3 Cover

I’ve been hard at work on the upcoming issue of Style Sample Magazine, due to drop (I say that as if it’s an album, yo!) at StyleSampleMag.com on August 4th.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out! Here’s a peek at the cover: Let’s hope I get the rest done by deadline! I sense a loooong weekend ahead… Read these, too: Style Sample Magazine #2 It is Done Closet Remix! Like this post?...

Style: Bold Shoulder

Dynasty reruns notwithstanding, I think we can safely say 80’s fashion has been in full-on revival mode since the surprisingly persistent return of the legging. Though early 90’s-era grunge has been threatening to take over for the last few seasons, the multitude of shoulder pads on the Fall runways indicated that, at least ’til next February, the 80’s are still the retro decade of the moment. Images, Style.com To get in on the bold shoulder...

Tagged: Six Little Things I Love

The adorable San Francisco Stylephile tagged me with “Six Little Things I Love” last week, so here goes: 1. Crisp Pink Lady apples. I like to slice ’em up and smear some peanut butter on each slice. Mmm… 2. Cool breezes. Indoors and outdoors, day or night. Feels like God is sweeping by… 3. When my cat Cortez nuzzles his fuzzy little head against my shoulder. My baby! 4. A hot shower after a good...

Interview with: Nati Evolvement (Part 2)

We talked about the design process and product line from Nati Evolvement in Part 1 of the interview. Now it’s time to find out who’s buying their stuff and what else the guys are up to. Who’s a Nati? So who’s buying Nati Evolvement gear (and getting the possibly naughty notes)? People all across the country and around the world who wear Nati on their sleeve as an outward display of their pride for their...

Inspiration: The Gamma Rays

After clicking through some of the looks from the recent couture shows, I went back and reviewed some of my favorite collections from Fall 2009. I was drooling over the combination of studs and sequins at Balmain and reminiscing about Michael Jackson‘s foray into French ready-to-wear when I made a startling connection: Err…has Christophe Decarnin been watching Spike Lee joints? Does he sing (and dance) along to “Be Alone Tonight” in the shower? Does he...