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Friday, April 30, 2010

I'M BACK and kinda tired!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fellas,

What's up?! I know I haven't posted anything in a while but like I said school was a hand-full. There was a lot of studying, a lot of 6:00AM sleeping time, papers flying everywhere, left and right and a hope in me to connect with my readers and post something fashionable for my little Fashion-Forward Dude's and Fashion-Forward Dudette's. Anyway while "studying" I had to take 5 min breaks right? So I for some reason ended up going to Zara.com Here is what I liked the most. Every style has a story so these are my take on them, (DON'T JUDGE ME). The first 3 kinda remind me of a cowboy lost in the glamor and fast-pace life of New York City while he tries to reconnect with his roots from Texas. The next two remind me of a journalist which on a mission he finds himself on a Caribbean Island to write a story on surfers style. I love all of these styles, their truly great! And now I am inspired to drive by Zara and get me some of these clothes: like the boots, the pants, and both jackets. Is a little too hot for the scarves. I like the shorts, and the gladiator sandals of course. I just truly adore these looks. Enjoy! BTW that's a pic of me super bored and tired at 5:00am but I had to stay awake to continue studying, so I decided to spike the morning, grab my camera and take a trip to the restroom.

-MIG

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Blame School

My Fashion-Forward Dude's and Dudette's,

This week and the next is super duper stressful for me in college with all of the final exams and essays so I won't be posting anything new until then... I know, I know :'( but I'll see if I can sneak something in here and there but shh.. that's between us because my academic persona can't know this. Sheer up, I'll leave ya with a couple of pictures : )

I LOVE YOU ALL, and Until the next one!

-MIG 

WATCH THIS!! I've been doing research on Grandmama Coco for my Humanities class movie research paper. With every video I fall in love with her a little bit more. Hope you do to, and I hope that ya see the hard working and talented woman that she was. Wow, even in her dreams she lived fashion. Enjoy!







Saturday, April 10, 2010

My Spring Look

Gentlemen,

Today I'll be going out with my friends to the cool chilled pool on a sunny spring day in Florida and then we will be doing a movie night! And I decided to wear this: It is a life long denim jacket which has been with me ever since 6th grade!! .....(I was really big in middle school, so now the jacket swims on me lol). The shorts are from Urban Outfitters- $10, as well as the gray pocket tank top- $5, the fedora from Pacsun-$35.99, and my father found the awesome chain. Time to have fun! Hope you do the same today.

-MIG

Friday, April 9, 2010

Diesel Black Gold Walks Alone

Hello everyone,

Guess what? I have some amazing news about Diesel! My new friends from Icedmedia.com send me awesome info on what's going on with Diesel's line Black Gold. Here it is: "Sophia Kokosalaki will be steering the female creative wheel at Diesel's high-end contemporary collection" which has premiered at the last NY Fashion Week. How awesome! "Diesel is pleased to announce the creation of a separate business division which will be responsible for leading the overall development of Diesel Black Gold." A new general manager, Andrea Baldo  will be appointed. Baldo will lead a team of dedicated people, from research, development and international sales. I'm so excited for this because I so dearly love Diesel. They are on their grind and taking it to a new level. This is what the big people in the business are saying "Diesel Black Gold is the maximum expression of the company’s quality, timeless and contemporary pieces where casual clashes with fashion to create a unique collection for customers to express their individual attitude." BRAVO! lol There's  Key categories that exemplifies like the iconic 5 pockets treated denim, all treated leather jackets, sexy dresses combining fabrics and leather for women. And fellas we are also in the deal, we get "red carpet" tailored jackets with a casual twist. AMEN! I'm in love with this collection. It is so well rounded, and I love the fact that the girls have their clothes and that the guys are in for the fun too. Everything is super hot! “We believe that Diesel Black Gold has in its DNA all the elements of authenticity and the right attitude to effectively connect with the next generation of customers: the millennials”, said Renzo Rosso the founder and owner of Diesel. “The new strong and dedicated team will make it happen. Well the next top international appointment for Diesel Black Gold is scheduled for April 12th when the FW ‘10 collection will be presented to the most influential Far East editors and buyers at a major fashion show in Tokyo.Want to see more of the collection Diesel Black and Gold? Go here: Diesel.com  

 -MIG

BLAZERS, BLAZERS, BLAZERS!

Gentlemen,

Who said blazers are just worn by business men? Now you can wear them too!  Blazers are in for the Spring/ Summer time. And with the spring actually here and the summer around the corner you can put down the brief case, throw on some shorts/skinny jeans, wear some dressy shoes without socks or wear the men gladiator sandals I've been preaching about for some time now, match that with a casual shirt, plus a watch should always make its home on your left wrist and lastly grab your blazer. This is a very sophisticated, elegant, fun look. And even though you might not have a degree job and work in McDonald's no worries, it reads "chill I don't take work too seriously in the summer but work is always on my mind" and that's exactly what you want when the sun is burning at its highest peek. So where to get blazers?? Pss.. hint, hint simply burrow your fathers Zara or to H&M.com prizes range from $59.95-$70. What more can a Fashion-Forward Dude ask for?! I call that amazing pricing : ) But if you want a cheaper and more unique look, find a local thrift store around your city. You'll get the vintage look for a great price. Then again nothing compares to the new smell of never-been-worn clothes. Main tip: the blazer must be tailored to your size and fit you like a glove. If not the entire purpose of the look will be lost DUH.

-MIG



Wednesday, April 7, 2010


Guys,

This is my ideal summer look and guess what? I am recreating it! This is from "The Style Guide Traveller" a section in the H&M website. They give us four looks from around the world. Like Italy, Barcelona, the Caribbean and America. Ain't that cool? So wanna see them? Go here: H&M.com

My Outfit Check-List:

Shorts- Check ($24.95)
White long sleeve shirt- Still Missing
Blazer- Still Missing (BTW the Blazer is only $59.95, HALLELUJAH!)
Gladiator Sandals- Still Missing (BTW I told ya that they were in for the summer lol their only $29.95)

My fashion journey begins. When does yours?

-MIG

Monday, April 5, 2010

Harem Pants

Guys,

Last night while roaming around Gagadaily.com I bumped into a post about Harem pants and I didn't know how much I love them until now. Especially these Deepstyle and JBros ones! They are so fashion-forward damn it! Want to see more? Go here yesstyle.com Aren't they awesome?! Anyway I'm inspired to buy harem pants now (cough, cough) maybe ya should do the same! lol It is all about making a movement and expanding mens fashion for good.

-MIG

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Raf Simons A/W 2010

Guys,


Raf Simons continues to amaze me damn-it! I love this collection, its so creative. Raf Simons is pushing mens fashion to the extreme, forsure. The blazers are great, the lined shirts are to die for and the trench skirt jackets are inspiring. Collections like these are what make this blog possible. Its all about enlarging the horizon of mens fashion and thinking outside of the cliche box. Kuddos to you Mr. Raf Simons; you are making us proud. Continue widening the door so that the next generation of Fashion-Forward Dude's (FFD's) one day can truly project their creativity without hesitation and walk the streets like it truly is their runway.

-MIG

Friday, April 2, 2010

Raf Simons A/W 2010

Guys,

Yum, my birthday cake was delicious! Mami made a huge Tiramisu cake. Anyway back to mens fashion. Look at these amazing shoes! I specially like the first one... I'm working hard for it. I love the contradiction between the brown and the black, the leather make me sick but oh well and the buckles are fantastic. They are placed in their rightful place. Wanna see more? Well there is way more where they came from; just click the link: rafsimons.com I love the futuristic touch.

-MIG