Skater Boy

 

I ran into Joe yesterday and noticed his swagged out look. I thought he was from Cali with this swag of his, but he happens to live in Jersey. His jean jacket, which he thrifted, is to die for. I love how he added the buttons, just like Ayanna (below) did to make it look original, vintage, and just a touch of their own style. I feel like the taupe suede shoes go perfectly with the different shades of blue and the dark pants. The taupe color is actually perfect for any season. Also, his gray and maroon snapback from www.karmaloop.com sets everything in place. We actually shop at a lot of similar places. I'm not sure where he thrifts, but you can get items this good at Buffalo Exchange, Beacon's Closet, and many other places mainly in Brooklyn. Joe also works at Aldo on 5th Ave, so he gets that good 50% discount on their wonderful shoes. Check him out with his skateboard. 

1. Jean Jacket- Levi's thrifted
2. Shirt- thrifted
3. Pants- Levi's
4. Shoes- Aldo
5. Glasses- thrifted

Jersey By Nature

     My fellow Jersey girl , Ayanna may be little, but definitely stands out in the crowd .Not only is she rocking some of the trendiest pieces for Fall/Winter , including my favorite her olive green high-waist pants. If any of you have not noticed this 80's inspired fashion has and continues to make a strong come back. What I also love about this outfit is the mixing of fabrics, and colors .Adding a pop of color, like Ayanna’s shirt, to a essentially dark outfit is a great way to add some life to your ensemble, but also allows you to use some of your summer pieces for the fall/winters season. To complete her outfit she threw on a jean jacket, creating a more casual, yet vintage look. Let us not forget the combat boots, gold broach, jungle inspired bracelets, and hair accessory.

1.Shoes: Jamaica ave expo
2.Pants: Unique , New Jersey
3.Shirt: H&M
4.Jacket: by Levi- thrifted
5.Broach: Another Mans Treasure, Jersey city
6.Bracelets: Unique/Mommy
7.Headband: Forever21

-Ariane Dynamic Duo

Beards & Blazers

Mens look of the day: Business man, student, and designer, Clarence, surprised me with his hipster/classy business look today . Normally, I'd see Clarence sporting a more outrageous, yet very put together look. From his fur and print vests, to his salmon colored pants.You would have never guessed he was from Wisconsin with his NY style, he pulls off everyday. To top his look, he dyed his hair this wonderful blonde color , but being the outrageous person he is, he hops to continue his hair journey and go bleach white. On top of that he raps, sings, and is an alumni of the organization Jack and Jill of America. I love his craziness with all the fun fashion he wears. Check out his thrifted look.

 

Genius Sounds Family

Brandon Fulton is a hot new hip- hop artist along with his fellow fam, Genius Sounds Family. GSF consists of five artists who released an album in September 2011: WellRED, Soul, Alpha Memphis, Vega, And Noah Bility. When Brandon first told me he rapped I didn't believe him because he seemed too innocent, but his innocence kind of flows with his music. This album has a Lupe (The Cool/Food & Liquor), Nas, Common mixed with old-school Kanye flow. Personally, it kind of reminds me of some of the Chicago artists with that smooth rap. Anyone going down that path, will reach success. 

Brandon can also model, too. Take a look at his pics. He is actually wearing a NY Yankees Fitted, 10Deep Jacket, Gucci belt, Palladium canvas boots, and graphic tee. Rapping in style ;)

Audio: Stunt

DOWNLOAD THE FREE MIXTAPE
 http://geniussoundsfamily.bandcamp.com/ 
@GeniusSoundsFam
@AlphaMemphisGSF

-Raiven of DynamicDuo 

@TheGoodStock

Jamaal Malone aka Pharrell is the leading sales rep for Goodstock clothing. Goodstock is a Virgina based clothing company founded by Printist Parker and Jayme Pounders. Their clothing consists of hoodies, tanks, tees, crewnecks, and logo stickers. However, they take it beyond just selling clothes. They have teamed up with PLNDR and @AlphaMemphis and will be hosting events in the near future. (details below)

 

I recently took some photos of Jamaal modeling the original Goodstock tee. He matched his tee with a pair of 10Deep black cuffed plaid pant, 10Deep cap, and Palladium canvas boots. 

 Jamaal is doing a good job getting the company out there, especially through the St. Johns community and New York area by sporting the clothes around campus and taking pictures advertising the brand. They have exploited themselves through their Tumblr, Twitter's, official website, Facebook, and online store. (links posted below) Look out for their upcoming Fall/Winter line.

 This Friday (Oct. 28) they will be hosting a Fall fashion and art show in the Rolf Benz Studio in downtown Boston.

http://www.goodstock.bigcartel.com
http://goodstockbrand.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/TheGoodstock
http://www.facebook.com/GoodstockClothing

-Raiven of DynamicDuo

D.I.Y. Studs and Spikes

 Michelle, junior, walked in class yesterday with cool studs on her high top white Converse. I know that you can get those custom made, but Michelle designed them herself without looking cheap. She made them look expensive as if Converse had a studded and spiked line.

Michelle stated that she ordered the studs from an online store. (link posted below) but she designed the shoes and backpack herself. I'm sure that you can also buy the studs from a crafts store, as well.
Apart from providing studs and spikes, the website also shows you how to design anything from jeans to belts. Check it out.

* studsandspikes.com

-Raiven of DynamicDuo

Queen of the Jungle

 

 

Hi guys , its Ariane giving you our second look of the day, a young lady named Shantoel. Shantoel is Saint John's Jr. , and also aspiring designer. Her striking blonde hair, and faux black fur vest was the first thing to catch my eye. As many of you may know, fur vest have come to the mainstream as one of the must-have fall/winter items. Pairing her outfit with her Jefferey Campbells, she wore a red hat that goes with cheetah print any season from J.C. Penny. Another print to add to her look was the alligator messenger bag. She bought this from Top Shop/ Top Man NYC, which she uses for her school books and all other necessary things. I love the fact that she wore solid black part velour/ part spandex leggings to settle all of the prints. What I found so interesting was that she incorporated three different textured prints and made it work so well. Welcome to the jungle.

-Ariane of DynamicDuo

Varsity Blues

Today's men's look of the day is a junior, Taiga, from Japan. Taiga was very shy, but he knew he was fly. Many people I see when I blog that are from Japan have the fly- est style and it also amazes me. When we saw him today in the DAC's cafeteria, his pants are what caught our attention. They are from Ralph Lauren's Rugby Collection- Fall 2011. He went all out Ralph with the cardigan to match his pants for the complete Urban Prep look. I like the fact that he went with the beige color shoes instead of black or navy blue ones. Even though I am not a fan of Recs, he makes them flow with the outfit. To make the look even more urban, he added a beanie, which is the current trend. Also, you cannot notice but he has a Louis V wallet key chain. This look is very labeled, but he made it work.

1. University Chino Skull Pant- Rugby Ralph Lauren
2. Cardigan- Japan's Rugby Ralph Lauren
3. Shoes- Creative Recs
4. Dre Beats Headphones
5. Louis V wallet key chain

-Raiven of DynamicDuo

School Days

 

 Hey guys , I hope every ones rainy day went well. Today's look of the day is Raiven's classmate  Kyla.I spotted her walking down the stairwell and had to make sure we took a picture . As many of you know , today's weather was horrible , and I could not BARE to get dressed . But I found her ensemble to be soooo... weather appropriate and cute . Coupling her high school cardigan , with a polka dotted button-down, striped under shirt , cuffed boyfriend jeans , red ankle rain boots , and vintage bag this outfit is a perfect example of self-expression , and creativity at its best. I'm also loving her poof !! Work it girl :)

1.Cardigan - her high school
2. Polka-dot Shirt - Thrifted
3.Striped Shirt- Thrifted
4.Jeans- Urban Outfitters
5.Shoes-23rd Street
6.Purse - Thrifted

-Ariane of DynamicDuo 

Versace x H&M

I never imagined myself buying anything designer unless I luckily find something at a thrift store. Now we have designer brands for cheaper. With Versace collaborating with H&M everyone will be looking chic and edgy for a lesser price. Only problem is EVERYONE...

This line is very hot and it contains a lot of different patterns, prints, and luxurious designs to make one look very expensive as if they really bought a fierce item from Versace vintage. However, being from H&M, prices range from about $20- $300, so it fits a college student's budget.

Versace for H&M will make its debut Nov. 8 during a runway show in NYC.

Monochramatic Mood

Intern and student, Okoye Berry is rockin' basically an all blue 10 Deep fit. Working at 10 Deep, Okoye receives the trendiest pieces and puts them together well. His patterned shirt is really what caught our attention to this look. He matched it nicely with pair of low cut converse and a 10 Deep Wildcard Snapback. The gold necklace and watch accents all of the blue. Apart from shopping at Atrium, Bape, A.P.C., Rag and Bones, and Ralph Lauren, Okie has a best friend from home who sends him unique thrifts from Seattle thrift shops. He is a ride or die for 10 Deep.

1. 10 Deep Patterned Shirt
2. A.P.C. Blue Jeans
3. 10 Deep Wildcard Snapback
4. Sneakers- Converse
5. Jewerly- not displayed

-Raiven of DynamicDuo

Boats & Stripes

Hey everyone its Ariane filling you guys in on today's fashion of the day. Our friend Kamau, from Maryland is sporting a very casual yet, unique look. Many boys tend to match up their plaid button ups with a simple jean , and pair of sneaker, but Kamau switched it up and matched his outfit with a pair of Sperry's. The popular boat shoes have made there way to the main stream and now even come in different colors for both males , and females .To add a bit of flare, he cuffed his jeans to showing off the shoes. His favorite places to shop are thrift stores , and consignment shops in D.C. when he goes home.

1. Shirt by Polo Thrifted
2. Jeans by Old Navy
3.Shoes by Sperry's
4.Watch by G-shock

-Ariane of DynamicDuo

Retail Therapy

http://www.shopkoshka.com/
http://needsupply.com
http://www.storets.com/
http://www.theoutnet.com/
http://boticca.com/

A Bit of Summer & All That Jazz..

The first ever look of the day: Ariane, my co- blogger is modeling this post season outfit. With a little touch of summer brought into the fall, this look is very eye- catching. In my opinion, it is usually hard to make pink and black flow well together, but the blazer really balanced it out. By adding the sheer tights and white shoes, gave this a bit of a jazzy look. 

1. Cropped Pant- Urban Outfitters
2. Black tube top- H&M
3. White stiletto toe flats- thrift store
4. Black printed blazer- thrift

*She got those two items at her local thrift store in South Jersey

-Raiven of DynamicDuo