my girls over at LadyLike have done a FANTABULOUS job covering all things lady like.   if you dont know anything, about anything, let ’em educate you!   just recently they teamed up with my folks over at Adapt for their first collaboration.  all i know is that i want this hoody!   courts!  jess! u know it was just my birthday right?

The female-oriented branch of Fatlace, LadyLike, is presenting its first collaborative effort with streetwear label Adapt Advancers. The “Heart of the City Hoodie” represents the three cultural hubs of the San Francisco Bay Area: San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. Ladylike designer Courtney Escanio emphasizes that interpretation of the hoodie’s design can be left to each individual.

— John Legend’s version of “Redemption Song”.   Bob will always do it best, but JL’s “i just woke up” raspy vocals give me goosebumps.

— and i’m sure all of you have already heard bout the Hellz x Vans Collab being released next week!   Cop ’em while they hot!

– bikram yoga.  catch me in the studio on Sunday!   i stay doin’ work, son.

that’s all i got for ya today folks.  happy Friday!

As I sit in my 501’s,  I’m tellin Hayati about this guy who made a cameo in my dream as my professor in college.  1) I got my degree years ago and 2) I’m way older than this dude so how in the hell could he be MY professor?    weird, but nonetheless true.

A few months back, one of my Twitter homies put me on to this kid MaestroKnows.   So,  being curious, I started to follow him.    One day he put up an obscene amount of tweets and I was on the rag so being extra annoyed I hopped on the laptop to unfollow “whoever this maestro guy is that thinks he knows everything”.

I click on his link before I click “unfollow” and 3 hours later, I’ve devoured his entire website, episodes, blogs and all.     Not only do I never get around to unfollowing his ass, but now his site has been added to my RSS Feed Google Reader.

Levi Maestro is a kid from LA, grindin’ the streets (literally), and puttin it all on film with a fisheye.   His determination, focus, and inspiration come thru loud and clear in everything he puts out… and he’s good looking to boot.    What more can u ask for?    He is definitely a breath of fresh LA air.   One thing is for damn sure….Maestro Knows. check him!

Maestro Knows – Episode 2 (Anthony Hamilton) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

– Sade’s Soldier of Love.  super anxious for her new album to drop.

– Boy’s Life.   my new favorite blog thanks to Rio.   Reminds me of the book I’ve been reading.. “Do They Serve Beer in Hell”.  highly entertaining if u ask me. 

So until I meet the girl of my dreams, basically just like my last girlfriend just better looking and not totally insane. Until she bumps into me at Whole Foods, she’s singing “Some girls are bigger than others” on her iPod and didn’t notice me reaching for the granny smith apples and walks right into my arm. Until this happens, which totally could on any given early in the week weeknight, when I accompany said best friend while he buys groceries, (I have not gotten to the grocery stage of adult hood yet, so I just roll with him and try and make eye contact, and he throws out the occasional “How do you tell which ones are ripe?” to fruit browsing ladies) Until that magic day, I will keep going to therapy and try to become a better person. One day I actually may be ready to have what they call a “true partnership with another human being.” SO, UNTIL THAT DAY, these are my adventures.

Boys Life

PS:

If I do end up sleeping with a girl that “squirts,” I will break my rules about not getting douchey and divulge all details in their entirety including iphone pics of wet spots on my bed.  Sorry. I mature slowly.

– Garage Glamorous.  one of my really good friends has started slangin’ her feather earrings for the masses.   holla atcha girl.

– Sinner Takes All: A Memoir of Love and Porn.    In anticipation for my upcoming trip to Sin City, i purchased Tera Patrick’s new book cuz she’s doing a book signing at this year’s AVN and i’ll be damned if i dont get a boob grab from her.   T-3 weeks and counting.

– my free time.  which, as of late, i dont have much of.   super overtime at work, christmas shopping, planning Adonis’ birthday, my birthday, my parent’s anniversary shindig and all my side projects (WTForks, Hellz, the book, and another super secret project i’m workin on with Jess and Courts) and i’m fuckin SPENT. all i want for christmas is for someone give me a second or two to breathe. 

with that said.. i should take a break.   if i can stand being away from this blog for more than a couple days, then i’ll catch u guys on the other side of my 27th birthday.   i’ll see you then, or i’ll see you another time!   HA.

-my favorite estelle song x anuhea = LOVE. got to see her live on my last trip there @ the pipeline and i love her cover. just love.

– my new hurr.     and jess’ visit back home to SF.  check the fatlace blog for more pics from the fatlace 10 year anniversary party!

– Hellz x Reebok collab.

– my cousin’s new mixtape!  check out my cuz DJ IZZACE! buy it here!

with christmas just around the corner and the release of the holiday collection from hellz, i started to think about what I really wanted this year.

i bring u my preliminary wish list.. shit im diggin for the xmas season.

– Cult Classic.   Hellz Bellz is rockin my socks with their holiday shit.   that cardigan??  the villian jacket?   got my name on the cake and it aint even my birthday (yet!)

The collection creates a moody and subtle yet inspiring ambience through a darker holiday color palette with a sense of mischievousness throughout the collection, as well as a connection to every female’s devious side. New interesting pieces in this collection include; the ‘Villains’ jacket, a unique play on a motorcycle/peacoat with an exaggerated collar, perforated leather sleeves and wool body.

see the rest of the collection here. 

– this handbag by MADE HER THINK.  at a $570 price point its a LITTLE out of my budget but fuck thats why its a wish list, right?

– Jamaica! Jamaica!   Caribbean vacations ALWAYS go on sale during the holidays, so trade in ur snowboots for some pristine beaches!    a 6 day Jamaican vacation is uber affordable at $599.  (thats including ur stay at an all inclusive resort AND roundtrip air people!)  pack yo bags!

– speaking of snowboots, i need new snow gear.   i’ve been rockin the same board + bindings set for 4 seasons now, and def need to get fitted up for this season’s epic snow.

The snow kine by Raaachem.com featuring Roxy accessories

– these Jeffrey Campbell wedge boots.  i. die.

ok i’m done for now. santa baby, hurry down the chimney tonight!

 — Brooklyn Hawaii.   This Hawaii bred photographer rocks my socks.   she just did a shoot for in4mation and their new release.

and her and the mansies are TOO CUTE. i swear, i wanna be her friend.   Brooke, if ur reading this, HOLLAAAAAA! 

— my cousin put me on to this dude last night…  his name is Urban Rage (or so he calls himself)   andddddddddd I CRIED FROM LAUGHING SO HARD.  the funniest part about it?   he’s serious!   (see if u can catch the part where he wants to lick his girl’s balls.  WHAT THE FUCK)

— this Opening Ceremony onesie.

— and this concoction from my beloved, the Kogi truck.  You’re lookin at the kimchi pastrami melt.  pastrami and kimchi that were caramelized together and then put on some toast with cheese and pressed on a grill. topped with picked persimmons and arugula and a small dash of sesame mayo. of course, can’t forget the Korean spicy pickle for garnish. EAT ON!!

—  Midnight Marauders by Fat Freddie’s Drop .  New Zealand funk/reggae/soul

— finally this shoe.  i walked into the store yesterday for some NUDE PUMPS and walked out with these babies thanks to the 2 gays who convinced me i was milf of the year with them on.   i stood no chance.  gays always win.