Unbe-weave-able

I love Brooklyn.  I lived in Clinton Hill for my first eight years in New York City.  Although I live in Manhattan now, Brooklyn molded me into the person that I am today and I will always consider myself a Brooklyn guy to my core.  Whenever I get a chance to go back and hang out there I jump at the opportunity.  I love the culture and style of Brooklyn, and the food and nightlife is unparalleled.

Recently I've been seeing backpacks everywhere and slowly but surely decided that I had to have one.  I'd say that they are the must have accessory this year especially for men.  I've been shopping around for the best one for months, and I was surprised at the option that I finally settled on.  It is actually a design for junior girls, but who's really counting?  I found it at JC Penney by Olsenboye.  JC Penney has been in the news early this year for introducing a brand new pricing structure, and then more recently has been caught up in a controversy after hiring Ellen Degeneres as a spokesmodel.  As a strong believer of equal rights, I made it my mission to support JC Penney in their decision to stand behind Degeneres.  Although truthfully that was only slightly what tipped the scale for me.  I actually love this bag!!  It's a great design.  I love the faux leather colorblocking combination, and the trim on the straps makes it feel really cool and special.  And at only $35 it wasn't hard on my budget in the slightest.  I compared this bag to all other similar options that I found, and it won over the others hands down.  I'm actually really excited about this purchase.  Also, I'm kind of a major Olsen Twins fan, so that certainly didn't hurt either.

photos courtesy of my good friend and current Brooklynite Diane

Marc by Marc Jacobs trench coat and printed shirt, H&M henley and slouchy hat, Levi's skinny jeans, Repeat Cashmere infinity scarf, Frye motorcycle boots, Urban Outfitters reader glasses, Olsenboye backpack

Nevermind

What's that smell?  ...Is it? ...Could it be?  ...Why yes, I know!  It smells like TEEN SPIRIT.  As a youngster, at around the same the time when I started paying closer attention to clothing in a serious way, it happened to also be when 1990's grunge hit the scene hard.  Albeit I lived in a clueless small town deep in the fly-over states where a university sports sweatshirt was the preferred apparel item worn one size too large not ironically, this grunge movement still made quite an impression on me.  Grunge style clothing was a cool and attainable way to look like the people I saw on MTV, and synced perfectly with the teenage angst I felt the need to express through my wardrobe at the time.  Kurt Cobain was and always has been a fashion icon of mine.  Then recently grunge started making its way back into mainstream fashion, and I was at the front of that line with arms full of waffle knit and plaid flannel.

J. Crew sweat shirt & t-shirt, Gap plaid shirt, Topman chambray joggers, H&M slouchy hat, Jack Purcell shoes from J. Crew sample sale, Michael Kors watch, Marc Jacobs bracelts

This oversized runway watch from Michael Kors is my absolute favorite.  I wear it everyday, and it's a staple part of my look.  You can see it in closer detail at the online store that  I curate at StyleOwner.  Check it out!

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