delayed... :/

sorry guys, i've been busy with school and starting on the documentary! =) i haven't been recording lately for the mixtape, but i've still been writing. i've been working on FBN. seeing how things are coming together, it's a lot more work than i thought, so the photoshoot is going to be moved to the second weekend in may instead of april 10th. i know it's a lot longer, but if i want it to be the best, i have to make sure i have everything in place!

my thoughts of the day

hello everyone. i know it's been a minute. but (like always), i've been busy! i'm back in school now. my spring break was good. it felt good to catch up on some much needed rest. i also got a chance to write more lyrics for the Taking Flight Mixtape. i'm kind of pressing things now for FBN. my goal is to have the photo shoot on April 10th..that means we need to finish up the designs ASAP. Rodney will be helping me with the guys, and Jessica will be working on the girl designs. i've been networking networking networking over the break. some big things are coming up. i've been talking with kentrell ziengler and my own mini documentary series is going to be launching! it will include footage from me doing everyday things, meetings with the FBN team, footage from the making of Taking Flight, etc. you can expect it a little bit later. also, we're making a music video. if not for the single, 'On Our Grind' ft. Big Rod, then for the other single, 'She Don't Wanna Man'. we are going to be working on that a little bit later, so it will be coming probably right after the premier of the documentary. it's time to set myself apart from the crowd...but my next steps will probably be getting the designs for FBN, then focusing on the photo shoot on the 10th. even though it's not a runway fashion show or anything, there's still a lot to do

spring is here

spring time is here...these are a few accessories that will help you to look your best. to me-spring time is all about COLORS!

this is one of my personal favorites. the straw fedora hats work in the spring as well as the summer. the most stylish ones i know right now is the 'stingy', in referance to its super-narrow brim

the wire-frame aviators are the classics that everyone's used to; but wearing the plastic framed aviators ad sort of a new-futuristic twist

most guys have caught on to the 1960's Mad Men square pocket thing. stay ahead by mixing plaids and checks in rotation. be sure to wear them over solid color shirts to avoid pattern overkill

nothing's wrong with the traditional brown sperry's, but why not do something different? try a new line of splashy color instead

live for the moment

follow in their footsteps...

i know that it's not black history month, but so what? there were several of african american men who inspired and brought a lot to the fashion world. sammy davis jr., richard prior, marvin gaye, etc. these are just a few that brought new things to the plate. if i want to do this like i say i do, it's not only my responsibility, but my job to follow in their footsteps

my thoughts of the day

hello everyone! i hope everyone that's out on spring break are enjoying their time. for the past couple of days, it's been all about fun for me. i've been hanging with friends, staying up all nights watching movies and eating junkfood, and sleeping in in the mornings. i love it! but i know it's time for me to start getting back to work. right now it's currently 1:06 a.m and i'm at my aunt's house until saturday. she saw my blog and wanted me to come over to teach her a few tricks :) i'm glad i'm down here though, because i can use this time to get a lot of sketches done for FBN. i've been working on the mixtape lately too. it's kind of hard balancing two projects at the same time, but i love them both so it's worth it. i just finished this colabo track called On Our Grind with Rodney. it's dope. i'll probably post it when i get back home. but yeah, that's just an update. i'll probably get a lot done tommorow, so i'll make sure to keep you all posted!

and i'm trying to be nothing but the best...

for our fall 2010 preview, i really look to Simon Spurr for inspiration. i want to incorporate some of his ideas into my line, but at the same being true to myself. these are some my favorite designs from Spurr's Fall 09/10 line

outerspace kicks...smh

Radii Straight Jacket (purple satin)
i just found out about these today...i think i'd rather have them instead of the Supra TK Society's...AND purple's my favorite color?! these are running for about $119.99 right now, so i have to find a quick way to get my hands on them because i just went shopping recently..LOL

the mixtape covor of...TAKING FLIGHT!!!

so...i told myself that i was gonna wait-but i couldn't help it. here's what the mixtape cover will (hopefully) look like. i still might have a little bit of tweaking to do, but this is the blueprint of it.

my thoughts of the day..

hello everyone! i first want to start off by saying I'M SORRY to all of my followers! i've been really busy over the past couple of days...i'm currently on spring break right now, so you know what that means-MIXTAPE and FASHION LINE all day, everyday. of course i've hit up some parties with my friends, but it's been all about business for me. i'm just taking advantage of this time. me and jessica have been talking a lot about our inspired-designs and preparing some sketches so we'll know what we want when it's time for the shoot, which will probably be at the beginning or middle of april. i've been writing lyrics and making beats nonstop for the mixtape. recording is the next step though. i just want to get everything done at once; make the beats, have my lyrics, record the songs, master the tracks, and release the tape :) i have a long way to go and a lot of hard work to do, but i know that it'll all be worth it in the end! i'll probably be posting more blogs on fashion later on today and i'll be sure not to be slacking on my 'thoughts of the days' so i can keep you all posted!

CHECK MY SWAG SNIPPET !!

what's up guys. i might've forgot to tell you, but i'm thinking about making a mixtape. LOL. i recorded a lil something today and i'm just hitting you guys with a snippet. enjoy!

always strapped !!

these Nike Blazer AC High's are DOPE! now they're running for about $84.99, so you know i have to cop me a pair! =)

my thoughts of the day

what's up guys. haven't been on in a while. i've been really busy with school and getting ready to take midterms. today in comm-tech (world history and english I combined) i turned in my unit 9 portfolio and i just finished taking the test for the jungle book and on imperialism. YES ! lol. comm-tech has been the one thing that's been stressing me this week. i'm not done yet though. on monday i have midterms for earth science. then on tuesday i have theatre I and health midterms. on the bright side, after tuesday-i'm out for spring break!! WHOOO !!! =) i just found out that i'm supposed to be doing the driving part of my driver's ed class over the break. i would be annoyed, but i'm tired of waiting on that list, and when i get my permit in april it will be worth it. hmmm...today is my friend jasmine's midnight bowling party. me, rodney, lucky, and mikey rocks are supposed to be going together. then i think we're going back to lucky's house. i need some sort of a break...but then it's back to studying! i haven't really been designing anything for the fashion line. i've been really busy with school work. don't worry-i won't let you down! my mom was telling me that if my grades weren't where they needed to be, the line would have to be on hold, so i'm just trying to get that situated right now! as soon as we get on spring break though, it's right back to work!

quote of the day-'education isn't everything, but it ranks right up there with oxygen'--Juston Alford

inspiration- some of my favorite plays on the super-prep look