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  • Get That Japanese Streetwear Look

    Get That Japanese Streetwear Look

    What’s up people people people, Japanese Streewear look…..what is it? Well the truth is, anything you want it to be. People in Tokyo express themselves through their clothes. Fro Hype Beasts flexing Supreme, Wtaps, Neighbourhood, Bape, to the people rocking Americana. Streetwear in Tokyo is a piece of identity more so than what your wearing. For me I enjoy the drapery style you typically find in Harajuku and Shibuya. It’s SUPER comfortable and I just find it pleasing to the eye, the way the clothes drape and the lines they make as well. Now the issue is that up until recently,  I’ve only been able to find some cool pieces when I visit Tokyo. So I’ve started to do a little bit of digging and have actually come across some pretty dope pieces while  browsing Amazon.ca.

    Long tees with a cowell neckline. DOPE! This paired up with some harem pants, and you got yourself potentially the most comfortable outfit you can wear. I love the fact that the asymmetrical bottom. and the way it drapes. Feels like you’re being hugged by a bed linen.

    Pair that up with this black shawl collar cardigan and your upper body is set! BLACK AND WHITE! That’s pretty much my wardrobe for the most part, I like to keep it simple. Nothing looks better than black or white or both together. Sometimes I’ll rock some colour, but for the most part when it comes to this particular style, I always prefer staying in the realm of monochrome.

     

     

    Gonna need some pants to go with these, I would most likely pair these with a cool set of harem pants, or something a bit baggy. But you can make the style whatever you want. rock these with a pair of skinnies and you’d get a pretty dope fit too. All depends on what you’re feeling.

                                                

    So go take a look around and let me know what you think! Do you like this style? It’s different and I know it’s not for everyone, but honestly at the end of the day, Just do you and own whatever it is you feel good in!

     

    What are your favourite types of outfits?

  • How To Get Those Dope Instagram Shots

    How To Get Those Dope Instagram Shots

    If you follow me on Instagram, what you may not know is that i take a lot of my own photos. Having been a full time photographer for some time, I know how difficult it is to communicate your vision for a photo to someone shooting for you. So what are your options? Shoot it yourself, although not always possible, usually it is! First off, you’ll generally need two things, a solid tripod, and a shutter remote, or a camera with wifi remote capabilities. Manfrotto has always been my go to as far as tripods go, they make reliable product that lasts forever and can take a beating. if you are cost conscience go with one of the lower end Manfrotto tripods, although investing in a proper tripod is super important and worth the money.

    When it comes to remotes, regardless of camera brand they all generally have proprietary remotes you can purchase fro your camera. If not there are always 3rd party ones you can pickup as well, the best part is you can get remotes for under $10. However with the advances in camera tech, most cameras these days come with Wifi included so they generally come with an app to control your camera from the comfort of your phone.

     

     

    Now as far as setup goes, it’s super easy! frame your shot, test the lighting and make sure it’s exposed correctly. Then all you have to do is pose and shoot. If you are running the remote from your phone you’ll be able to see the frame on your phone screen and frame it  as you shoot and you can get the exact shot you want. Alternatively you can also pickup an external monitor and have it face you if your camera doesn’t have a flip screen on the back. I recommend Neewers field monitor, I’ve been using it for a while and enjoy it quite a bit.

    Give it a go and let me know what works for you guys!

  • Back To School Staples

    Back To School Staples

    With Summer coming to an end, for some of you this means back to school! Although it’s been a while since I’ve had that feeling of anticipation, I still remember it fondly. Getting my new gear lined up and setup for the upcoming months. I think there are always some staples that people should have on hand for back to school but will translate later in life too. A lot of my rituals and items I pickup oddly enough began back in those days, the only difference is just tweaks here and there along the way. So I figured I’d give you guys/girls a quick list of things I always like to have when back to school was just around the corner.

    With sneakers being such an important aspect of what I wear, low socks are always in demand for me. They put my sneakers in full view without distraction, pair that with bungie bottom pants and you’re set! That and I become lazy from time to time and don’t feel like doing laundry! So having a large collection of them is super clutch for me.

    One of the first things I would always buy is a fresh new pair of jeans. Now there are A LOT of options out there when it comes to jeans, but for me above and beyond all the designer stuff, having that one pair of tried tested and true jeans was ESSENTIAL! Enter Levi’s, THIS IS WHAT THEY DO! They made jeans popular in the 1920’s, and they have been making great stuff ever since! Affordable, durable, and they look good.

    Just as important, if not more is a solid roster of comfortable boxers. For me it’s always been boxer briefs. They give the support needed as well as enough room to breath and move around. For everyone it’s different, so make sure you have at least enough to last you 3 weeks, or again, you’ll find yourself doing laundry a lot more often than you would like. to add to that, not that colour matters, but unless i’m rocking a pair of white pants I always go with black as my standard colour.

     

     

    Keep it clean gents

    Keeping your face trim and looking it’s best is one of the most important thing a guy can do, and for some reason I find most guys just shave for the sake of shaving. They don’t go into masks, skincare, etc. Start your day with a smooth clean shave with this bad boy. Making sure you keep that clean look going, if that is what you are going for. If not a full shave, some stubble is good, just make sure to keep it maintained and lined up.

    If you haven’t noticed by now i don’t doing more work than I need to, that being said technology is great for this. Long gone are the days of manually brushing your teeth, and seeing as how having a great smile gets you so far in life GET YOURSELF A GOOD TOOTHBRUSH!

    Electric brushes are much more efficient that just a normal brush and they clean your teeth soo much better, this is the one I personally use. They come in a variety of styles and prices, so find one that works for you.

    Finally, Prevention and moisturizing. I cannot stress enough how far some lip balm, foot and hand lotion go. Keep that skin smooth and moisturized and you will feel like a million bucks, I do that’s for sure!

     

    All in all grooming and some basic threads will go a long way when you are trying to figure out things you need to pickup in order to look and feel your best upon your return to school. You can find all these products on Amazon.ca and they will be at your front door the day after you order them!

  • Alpha Industries Hasbro Collab

    Alpha Industries Hasbro Collab

    Alpha Industries has been on fire the last year dropping sweet collabs with their dope bombers! This one is no different. Except it’s in partnership with Hasbro….and BRO, I’m not sure if its my childhood screaming at me from the inside, but I want this!

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    Alpha Industries has brought back one of the most iconic, if not the most of my generations childhood, IN JACKET FORM! A G.I.JOE reversible bomber. Need I say more?

     

  • Adidas Confirmed Is FINALLY HERE!

    Adidas Confirmed Is FINALLY HERE!

    For all you sneaker heads that keep taking those L’s on every sneaker release (Myself Included) Adidas has finally released the Adidas confirmed app in Canada! So now we all have another avenue to pickup the latest drops.

    You’ll be able to register for the release within a set date and zone, once the countdown is over just hit the confirmed app and hopefully you’ll get a pair reserved in store for you! show up to the location in your zone and pickup your new heat! I’ll be testing it out on some of the more exclusive drops and report back on my experiences with it and how it all works out. As far as stock goes, it’s first come first serve so when your sneakers drop be sure to get on the app and get those bad boys!

    You can download the app here:

    APPLE 

    ANDROID

     

    What sneaker releases are you looking forward to?

  • Step Up That BBQ Game!

    Step Up That BBQ Game!

    Summertime is here and that means one thing, BBQ TIME! It’s hands down my favourite thing to do in the summer. Nothing beats the mouth watering smell of meat sizzling on the grill along side the sounds of freshly cracked beers from an ice cold cooler. Add good people and I guarantee you will have memories to last you through the winter. That being said, there are ways to ensure a great time!

     

    Food is always the primary focus of a good BBQ, to make good food you’ll need the tools to get that perfect steak, burger, or chicken wing. First off, decide if you’ll be cooking with a gas BBQ or charcoal BBQ. Gas is super convenient but you won’t get the same flavour that you’ll get grilling on hot charcoal bricks. Comes down to preference really. Keeping that grill clean is also an absolute must, make sure you have that baby clean at all times when you’re not grilling.

     

    ALWAYS have more food than you need! It’s always better to have left overs for the next day then have your guests go hungry! I feel like this goes without saying really, but you’d be surprised at how many BBQ’s I’ve been to where I felt like a Soldier on rations…NOT COOL!

     

    Have a varied selection, not everything eats the way you do and some may have dietary restrictions, religious restrictions, or even personal restrictions. You don’t want a guest sitting around watching everyone devour a juicy pork chop because they can’t eat it, Be CONSIDERATE PEOPLE!

     

    Make sure you have a solid beer cooler fully stocked at all times with bear as well as non alcoholic beverages. Here are some coolers I love:

    Entertainment is almost as important as the food, don’t forget it! Have music playing, with all the advances in tech these days you can get an amazing portable speaker you can just run your phone from, that sounds like a full on sound setup! Doesn’t hurt to have some games or activities planned too. Perhaps beer pong, horse shoes, lawn darts. Whatever it is that works for your crowd. Hopefully this will help you throw a better BBQ!

    What are your BBQ favourites ?