sat·ire /ˈsætaɪər/ [sat-ahyuhr]
–noun
1.the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
2.a literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule.
3.a literary genre comprising such compositions.
$2 Beanie (thrift)
$3 Army Jacket (thrift)
$2 BU T-Shirt (thrift)
$30 Watch (Aldo)
$5 Tommy Hilfiger Khakis (thrift)
$40 Nike Air Flight (Nike Outlet)
pas·sion /ˈpæʃən/ [pash-uhn]
–noun
1. any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
2. strong amorous feeling or desire; love; ardor.
3. strong sexual desire; lust.
4. an instance or experience of strong love or sexual desire.
5. a person toward whom one feels strong love or sexual desire.
6. a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything: a passion for music.
7. the object of such a fondness or desire: Accuracy became a passion with him.
8. an outburst of strong emotion or feeling: He suddenly broke into a passion of bitter words.
9. violent anger.
10. the state of being acted upon or affected by something external, esp. something alien to one's nature or one's customary behavior ( contrasted with action
$5 Vintage Izod Lacoste Cardigan (thrift)
$2 Plaid Shirt (thrift)
$20 Ralph Lauren Jeans (thrift)
$20 Converse All Star (swapmeet)
major league [mey-jer leeg]
–noun
1. either of the two main professional baseball leagues in the U.S.
2. a league of corresponding stature in certain other sports, as ice hockey, football, or basketball.
$7 Beanie (H&M)
$4 Glasses (Sante Alley)
$5 Herringbone Blazer (Goodwill)
$2 Orioles Henley (thrift)
$1 Tiger Print Bandanna (thrift)
$2 Levi's 550 (thrift)
$45 Vans (Vans Store)
war·ri·or /ˈwɔriər, ˈwɔryər, ˈwɒriər, ˈwɒryər/ [wawr-ee-er, wawr-yer, wor-ee-er, wor-yer]
–noun
1. a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.
2. a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness, as in politics or athletics.
$4 Glasses (Sante Alley)
$2 Tribal Print Shirt (thrift)
$24 Plaid Scarf (Urban Outfitters)
$10 Jean Jacket (Old Navy)
$7 Leather Cuff (H&M)
$20 Jeans (Zoo York Outlet)
$45 Vans (Vans Store)
de·tec·tive /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ [dih-tek-tiv]
–noun
1. a member of the police force or a private investigator whose function is to obtain information and evidence, as of offenses against the law.
$40 Black Fedora
$10 Black Bowtie (Men's Warehouse)
$2 Perry Ellis Shirt (thrift)
$5 Vintage Turquoise Sweater (Goodwill)
$20 Ralph Lauren Jeans (thrift)
$80 Sperry Top-Sider (Zappos.com)
Watch (borrowed)
Poseidon [poh-sahyd-n, puh-]
–noun
the ancient Greek god of the sea, with the power to cause earthquakes, identified by the Romans with Neptune.
$10 Crown (Party City)
$5 T-Shirt (Old Navy)
Gold Zipper Necklace (Lucratif Street)
$5 Blazer (Goodwill)
$20 Ralph Lauren Jeans (thrift)
$3 Socks (H&M)
$45 Vans Boating Shoe (Vans Store)
iconic [ahy-kon-ik]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an icon.
2. Art . (of statues, portraits, etc.) executed according to a convention or tradition.
3. a person or thing regarded as a symbol of a belief, nation, community, or cultural movement
4. a person regarded as a sex symbol or as a symbol of the latest fashion trends
5. a pictorial representation of a facility available on a computer system, that enables the facility to be activated by means of a screen cursor rather than by a textual instruction
$4 Glasses (Sante Alley)
$7 Scarf (H&M)
$10 Mickey Mouse T-Shirt (Target)
$20 Vintage London Fog Trench (Goodwill)
eyeconic Button (heardemsay™)
$20 Levi's (Sante Alley)
$45 Vans (Vans Store)
a·lum·nus /əˈlʌmnəs/ [uh-luhm-nuhs]
–noun, plural
1. a graduate or former student of a specific school, college, or university
2. a former associate, employee, member, or the like
$5 Herringbone Blazer (Goodwill)
$2 Shirt (Goodwill)
Watch (borrowed)
$1 Knit Tie (thrift)
$12 Brown Belt (GAP)
$20 Levi's Jeans (Sante Alley, DTLA)
$60 Sperry Topsiders (Nordstrom)
con·duc·tor /kənˈdʌktər/ [kuhn-duhk-ter]
–noun
1. a person who conducts; a leader, guide, director, or manager
2. a person who is in charge of the conveyance and its passengers
3. a person who directs an orchestra or chorus, communicating to the performers by motions of a baton or the hands his or her interpretation of the music
4. a substance, body, or device that readily conducts heat, electricity, sound, etc.
$10 Conductor hat (thrift)
$5 Ralph Lauren Oxford Shirt (thrift)
Scarf (gift from Egypt)
$12 Camoflage Shorts (Old Navy)
$30 White Watch (Aldo)
$White Converse All-Star (swapmeet)
The dictionary defines the word potential in the following manner:po·ten·tial /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ [puh-ten-shuhl]
–adjective
1. possible, as opposed to actual.
2. capable of being or becoming.
The coat was tailored and the look was styled by designer Karolyne Ashley (pictured below). I love the finished product. Potential...realized!Charcoal Blazer (Wasteland)
Black Slacks (H&M)
Shirt (Rag-O-Rama)
Tie (Rag-O-Rama)
Shoes (unknown)
Dress (Rag-O-Rama)
Hat (Karolyne Ashley, her own design)
Glove (Karolyne Ashley, her own design)
I couldn't help but think I somehow drew inspiration from Big Russ Thompson on Honey I Shrunk the Kids. But sometimes style is like that. The launching pad for an idea for your ensemble some days is more costume than anything. Saying to yourself, "Today I'd like to be..."$2 Plaid Shirt (thrift)
heardemsay Button (heardemsay.com)
$2 Columbia Vest (thrift)
$2 Levi's 550 (thrift)
$30 Aldo Watch (Aldo Accessories Store)
$20 White Converse All-Star (swapmeet)
Louis Armstrong x Gone Fishin'.
Spent the day with my old buddy Keenyah who's in town from New York. We hit Roscoe's and caught The Last Exorcism (terrible movie) at The Bridge --- just like old times. Great day, good company, delicious food, horrible movie and gorgeous LA weather.$12 Old Navy Straw Fedora (Old Navy)
$3 Sunglasses (Sante Alley)
$10 Lacoste T-Shirt (Lacoste Outlet)
$2 Wrangler Jeans (thrift)
$2 Old Navy Flip Flops (Old Navy)
$30 Aldo Watch (Aldo Accessories Store)
$5 Navy Linen Blazer (thrift)
I'd like to formally introduce you all to one of the many side projects I've been working on. Welcome to 'The SB Experience!' Amongst the collection of many hats that I wear, I'm firmly planting both my feet and stepping into the shoes of Seth Brundle the personal stylist. I'm currently developing a consulting service where I help men advance their style based on any budget. It's pretty evident that I'm an advocate for men's fashion and getting guys to care about their appearance again. The SB Experience takes men on a journey that goes far beyond clothing. It's a session of self-discovery where we will explore how you want the world to perceive you and how to go about doing that - encompassing everything from etiquette and resume building to date ideas and interior design. It truly is a total reinvention of self - an unrivaled experience.
How ironic that during this edition of the Style Wars :: The Office series I was just laid off from my 9-to-5. Haha! No worries! That was truly the job from hell I've been more than ready to move on to bigger, and definitely, much better things and God delivered! I just think of this as a push in the right direction and more time to work on what I love - ALL things men's life&style™!
What I love about Mr. Dick Wolf's outfit is his choice of patterns, textures and colors. There's an ingenious nature about it. His wardrobe breakdown --- $300 Suit/slacks by Sean John (gifts), $7 Hat (H&M), $3.50 Socks (H&M), $15 Sweater (H&M), $17 French Cuff Shirt (Nordstrom), $15 Silk Tie (Nordstrom), $35 Shoes (Stacey Adams), $12 Cuff Links (Kenneth Cole)
Here, Cecil breaks the rules of everything you learned about what colors "go together" as a child. Coffee brown and lavender? Hell yes! His wardrobe breakdown --- $30 Shirt (Express Men), $30 Calvin Klein Flat-Front Slacks (Burlington Coat Factory), $30 Watch (Aldo), $7 Tie by Alfani (Ross) $60 shoes (Zara)
