Thursday, May 7, 2009

Taking Stock of What's Hot and What's Not

Long time no see;; I'm not apoligizing.
Life is busy, cry if u wanna.

My absence has been fashion-relevant, if it makes you feel any better.

My school is hosting a fashion show and yours truly is a model and consultant. Yay me right? Wrong. I'm tired due to long hours, my feet hurt as they are near virgins to heels, and the music playlist gets lamer and lamer everytime SOMEONE tries to add to it.


Trying to work with paradoxally fashion-obsessed and fashion-oblivious people has tried enough of my patience to return, despite my exhaustion, to the blog, and post an updated list of In(-and-Out)ventory



Buying Stuff On-line: INSIDER
especially for those who live in smaller cities, it can become really old when everyone has on your fresh shit. that big highway in the sky (the internet for my metaphorical purposes) can take you places that your broke down truck could never dream of. take advantage of this freedom. see (and wear) the world.

Messenger Bags: INSIDER
homeless person, mail boy, business man, superstar; messenger bags clearly deliver a look that says so much more than words could. the ineffible is often a good thing.

Toms: INSIDER
comfy shoes. plus proceeds go to shoe-less children in random countries. cute with sundresses, ladies.
http://www.tomsshoes.com/

Supreme Hangtags: INSIDER
not usually a fan of keychains, one simple accent colored Supreme tag will complete the average duffel bag. frankly, anything Supreme will.
supremenewyork.com

Nixon Watches: INSIDER
i personally dont like it when females wear G-shocks; their wrists are often too small. Nixon makes both guys and gals gear, comes in a myriad of colors, styles, and sizes. about time you copped one.
nixonnow.com

Baseball Belts: INSIDER
clean, nice, sometimes cumbersome to use, but a guy in a classic baseball belt could get to home base with me almost anytime. large buckles and flashy shit is not a good look;; it creates the impression that your trying to make your "downstairs area" appear much more interesting and impressive than it really is.

Umbrellas: INSIDER
people are weird about carrying umbrellas. they think it looks stupid, but not any stupider than you sprinting around in the rain with a mere shopping bag strapped to your head to cover (in vain) your heavily saturated weave. buy a small one, put it in your car, messenger bag, purse (or man-bag, whatever floats your allegorical boat) and get a move on. dont let the weather rain on your parade. plus, if you take the time to look, there are really cute ones...

Condoms: INSIDER
rubber kidnappers will always be an "insider." while you may not think of it as fashion related, please remember all the skimpy, sexy, stylish things that you or your girlfriend wont be able to wear because you let your children run around without supervision. some people may find baby mounds attractive, but i can guarantee you that your wallet wont. safe sex people. this is essential.
http://www.anytoy4you.com/condoms.html

Plaid Shirts: ON THE THRESHOLD
while not completely "outsiders," if you dont already have and wear one, you're behind. there is nothing worse than stocking up on the latest fad, then turning around to see that the trend has come and gone just in time for your return policy to expire. if you have them, wear these babies while you still can. if you are way behind the curve, just sit on the bench. you probably wouldn't look too hot as a lumberjack anyway.

Denim Jackets: ON THE THRESHOLD
first and foremost i stress this: half jackets, ladies, are NOT in style. they are an accessory to be used sparingly, most acceptable with a summer dress. do not think that you are extremely fly in a half denim jacket because you are wrong. on the contrary, full, well-fitting denim jackets are back in. not with all that bejeweled, bedazzled, paint, screen-printed shit on the back and sleeves. look for one with a nice collar, clean, minimal stitching, and full length sleeves. also, dark wash looks best. one good denim jacket, and you can throw it on with anything when the weather randomly gets a little nippy.

Metallic Leggings: ON THE THRESHOLD
ladies. ladies, ladies, ladies. know your body type.
big girls... no.
extremely thin girls... no.
cellulite girls... no.
metallic leggings must be executed with confidence and grace... and style! tip: metallics are nice to spice up something that would otherwise be very simple. try some gold or silver leggings with a neutral colored party dress or vest. this is an accessory that looks best at night, in a club, with complimentary party lights... whenever i see these in the daytime, i want to hurl. nothing, nothing, is supposed to be brighter than the sun.

Double/Triple/Etc Waisted Pants: OUTSIDER
if even you can't find your ass in a pair of jeans, you have way more problems than how brightly you or your girlfriend's leggings glitter in the summer sun. i like men who know where their crotch is, either in or out of a pair of pants.

Poser-Athletes: OUTSIDER
if you do not skateboard, do not carry a skateboard or deck around.
if you do not ride a hog, do not carry a motorcycle helmet around.
if you do not play sports, do not wear a sweatband.

Cootie-Cutters: OUTSIDER
it's one thing to have half of your ass hanging out of your shorts. but it's another when your ass plus a lip and a half of your vagina are threatening to fall out of their minimal constraints onto the dance floor. when your unborn child's grandchildren can reach out of your cooch and wave to the rest of the pet store, your pussy is meowing way too loudly. simmer down now, simmer down.


Follow at least two in each category, and you should be straight until the next installment of In(-and-Out)ventory. Until then, stay fly. Stay ill.


That's what it's all about, ain't it??


--- TRU.KIDD (honorary ?E?)