Let the Clothes do the talking...

That jacket tho...

Great bombers on opposite sites of the color spectrum. 

The first monochrome rose bomber by Australian label Cameo is stunning. This hard-to-find bomber named the ‘Golden One’ would set you back around $200 but there are many cheaper (and pricy) options out there...

Not too sure who makes this red gem above but here is a similar option for $88...

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Beenie’s and blazers...

Preppy meets super-casual here in East LA.

The silver buttons and bag-strap compliment the grey beanie while the blue’s accent nicely.

A hit in my book!

1. Blue Blazer by Ralph Lauren - $179.99

2. White Tee by Splendid - $80

3. Blue Jeans by Toyshop Unique - $180

4. Black bag by Hill & Friends - $900

5. Grey Beenie by Opening Ceremony - $40

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It’s the little things...

At a glance this outfit screams casual and care-free, and while it still evokes this, the meticulous color scheming is very cleverly thought out. The subtle things go a long long way! 

Was it intentional to accent the yellow/gold stitching of the Dr Martins to with the gold sequined elbows? Who knows, I’m just the photographer...

But the way blonde and black ricochets from top to bottom is pure genius.

2016 Grunge Revival at it’s best!

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The Coachella hangover...

You’re still wearing that vintage Guns N Roses tee but the Daisy dukes and gladiator sandals are hibernating till next season. 

- Here we have La Rock-chic casual with the cuffed Isabel Marant harem pants and Adidas sandals. 

Throw in a Chanel clutch just to say “I aint fuckin around”  and you’re ready to hit the asphalt!

1. Guns n Roses tee - $19.99

2. Isabel Maran haram pants - $540

3. Gucci clutch (price alternative) - $895

4. Adidas sandals - $35

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It’s all about that red GUCCI outfit...

Drama, drama dramz!

The celeb-news outlets are going mental today, speculating that it’s now Rita Ora  - the mystery woman Beyonce has singled-out, singing words of infidelity on her new track ‘Lemonade’.

Seems Rachel Roy is off the hook for now as “Becky with the good hair,” seems to be the British singer signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation label...

Oh well, great outfit though. I expect to see more of this, the color-scheme, the style, the cat-fighting...

Gucci must be rubbing their hands in glee!

Because at $1890 for the skirt and $1390 for the blouse, this shiz don’t come cheap. 

Here are some alternatives...

https://wanelo.com/shop/bandana-skirt

https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/686008/Stella_McCartney/striped-cotton-mesh-maxi-skirt

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SONG OF THE DAY...

I was surprised to learn that Sofi Tukker are a house duo from New York - yup, not Brazilian, may be sung in Portuguese but who knows...

Still reminds me of Carnival, and I can’t stop - won't stop moving my head!

- I can’t even remember where I first heard this track but I love it, god bless Shazam!

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His N Hers.

Very different styles from East LA...

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Country grunge!

I like the simplicity of this look...

Vintage overall’s (dungarees to us Brits) over a plain white tee and brown boots. 

The ripped knees and purple bag add that touch of grunge rock to a beautifully simple but stylish outfit!

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Le Petit Los Angeles passerelle...

Kenzo and Chanel in Larchmont Village (today pronounced with a silent t...)

OK so Larchmont isn’t very French but it’s definitely a fashion gem in the heart of LA.

We have high-fashion casual on both these looks...

The white Kenzo sweatshirt isn’t cheap at around $300, but what I love about the Paris-based company is they manage to do loud colors and brazen logo’s but also maintain class!

- and that doesn’t come cheap.

The Chanel hightop sneakers add a touch of nonchalance (look at me with all the French words today!) to this otherwise chic outfit. I do love that over-sized black and grey cardigan - the subtle winner in my opinion...

How about you - voulez vous...

OK I’ll stop now.

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Two-tone denim and red.

This light and dark denim contrast is a trenchant option when going for the full denim look...  

I like this simple but clean style with the turn-up sleeves and turn-up jeans to accentuate the awesomeness of the silver slip on sneakers.

The ultimate touch however - the red-tipped ponytail. Subtle but devilish!

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Squad Goals!

When the entire squad steps up like this, it’s damn hard to pick...

Espadrilles are obviously back in season and any variation or emulation of the Stan Smith sneaker seem to be a staple at the moment! 

I must say I love the creme and red heel version of the shoe, combine this with the shredded leather fringe skirt - this look may win it...

But, then we have  the all white shorts and long sleeve accompanied by the beige Espadrille wedges... just in time for summer.

Take your pick...

All chic, all different - all good!

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Kombucha - come to me!

Yeah I know it’s a big L.A preconception that we’re all vegan, do yoga in mass communes, drive electric roller-skates and smoke copious amounts of dried kale!

Some of this is true...

I however, after spending most of my youth ruining my body with extensive socializing and late nights - I now spend a lot of my time staying as healthy as my schedule will allow. 

That’s why in my household, we make home-made K-tea, and I highly recommend it! (I don’t recommend saying K-tea fast, you may confuse people, especially Katie’s).

And yes you can buy kombucha in loads of stores these days but here are two reasons not to...

Brands like GT’s Synergy and Health.Ade etc can be pricy, and yes it’s fine paying a high price for a good healthy product, but a lot of the health attributes associated with kombucha are lost in the processing and bottling phase.

Legally these brands have to process their product and these health benefits are greatly diminished. Not all of them, but you are basically drinking an expensive kombucha-flavoured drink...

‘Above’ is a little storyboard of how it goes down in my pad: 

Anyone not familiar with Kombucha... It’s basically a probiotic organism fermented with tea (we use mostly green tea). When the bacteria have multiplied, the ‘mother’ will split and spawn a baby called a SCOBY, which is an acronym for symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. 

I’m no technical expert when it come to the science and terminology but some of the many health benefits range from cancer prevention, hair re-generation, increased energy and improved digestion...

I’m just an expert at drinking the stuff. 

Below is a link demonstrating how to brew your own...

Enjoy!

From denim-head to Suede Head!

In relation to the previous denim-head article - I thought I’d go with a classic...

Viva Moz!

Denim-head!

I’m shooting a lot of denim on the streets of LA at the moment and with festival season upon us, these new looks from All Saints are definitely inspiring...

This ‘Birds Denim Jacket’ has a pretty traditional cut, but the slanted pockets and awesome embroidered sleeves make it jump!

Same with the shorts... These would be my ‘pick’ if you aren’t opting for the all denim look, saying that - all-denim seems to be in right now... 

But, be careful going full-denim - it’s not a toy! 

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LA Casual.

Casual but conscious look, the Louise Vuitton Zippy Organizer adds the class to this laid-back Cali style.

Worn anywhere, on an errand or even an impromptu hike - yeah maybe not with the all white Converse...

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Apple and the tree...

Dad’s style caught my eye with this retro-grunge look; a little bit Silver Lake for my taste but definitely some talking points here: 

Golden Goose shoes will set you back $535 for these low-tops, and despite being a crazy-cool brand they are extortionate - lets not sugar-coat it. But hey if you can spend the money then why not?

I like the cut off Levis shorts and the tats keep the look edgy, the jacket is a miss in my opinion but it’s just mine... All in all - cool dad.

Mini-me’s Varsity jacket and Darth Vader backpack are awesome, I didn’t even notice this little chap till I edited the photo. 

I’ll be convincing my little boy and girl that these molded Star Wars bags by Loungefly.com are next semester’s must... I want a Chewie bag in large!

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