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Vintage Plastic Aviator – I don’t actually know where to buy these specific sunnies, I just put them up because I adore tortoiseshell frames and because I like the general shape. I'm sure you can find similar ones pretty much anywhere. I understand Cartel is now stocking vintage sunglasses so hold out for a pair from there. Stunnaaaa. -Ms.-

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CC Skye (wide bangle with charm) – Everyone who knows me, no wait, everyone who SEES me knows I loooove gold accessories. Or big accessories. Both is just so much better. -Ms.-

Truly Madly Deeply (laser cut skull tee) – I haven’t really seen anything like this before, it's pretty cool. Sometimes I make holes in my clothes to make them all vintag-y, but this is such a better idea and I love the scoop neck in the front. The t-shirt is super soft too, so it really does feel vintage. But F.Y.I, obviously fake LV is only ok if it’s clearly ironic. -Mr.-

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Raven (Raquel Skinny Faded Light Wash) – There's only two places in the city to cop this brand, which is kind of a prequel to how elusive it is. It's one of the few GOOD street-easy lines that does runway (sorry Christian Audiger…but thanks for that party at Ultra haha) and it’s routinely featured in magazines like InStyle. It’s pretty plentiful in NYC though, so take a trip up there and say hi to the boys at boundless while you’re at it. -Ms.-

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Golden Goose (black net ankle heel) – if someone buys these for me, I swear on my life I will love you forever. They are possibly the most beautiful creation I have seen EVER. They would look so good with shorts or a mini dress, and they'd even look good with light denim like I've illustrated here. I have to stop looking at them now...I might go crazy with desire. -Ms.-

CINEMATIC DOPE

"Rockers" (1978) a film by Theodoros Bafaloukos. Brrrrrrrap! For all those who don't know...school is in session. Originally scripted as a documentary, 'Rockers' blossomed into a full length feature capturing reggae culture at its peak in 1978. The cast is PLANTAINS. Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Richard "Dirty Harry" Hall, Gregory "Jah Tooth" Isaacs, Jacob "Jakes" Miller, Robbie "Robbie" Shakespeare, Winston Rodney : Burning Spear, Manley Buchanan : Big Youth, Lester Bullocks : Dillinger...the list goes on. Classic, wait a minute...let me retype that sh*t CLASSIC - ya heard. You like reggae? SEE-THIS-FILM. Horsemouth, a drummer living in a ghetto of Kingston plans to make some extra money selling and distributing records. He buys a motorcycle to carry them to the sound systems around the island and struggles to maintain positive vibes when his bike gets tiefed at a local dance. Chappelle obviously saw this film...live sporadic musical performances, and that dude who does the robot...you'll see what I mean. CINEMATIC DOPE. -Mr.-

MUSIC - VIDEO

"Original Lyricist" by Opio. Hiero in the house yall. Opio bringin the Raiders back like it ain't nuthin. Shout out to Yaira in Oakland. Straight underground banger. Hip hop houses many styles, blur the lines and peep game...fu$k your budget son, mainstream daydreams - smell me? -Mr.-

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"Denver Nuggets." Designed to match the Nike PRod Zoom Air SB's. Dope! You either feel this one or you don't...feel me? Haha -Mr.-

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"Buzz Brigade" by Sabre Vision. TUFF like GONG. New school stylee with a retro twist. Sabre Vision holdin it down...I'm talkin pinned to the mat people, PINNED-TO-THE-MAT. -Mr.-

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"Automatic" by Nixon. With a $650.00 price tag the Automatic is one of Nixon's famous "elite" series timepieces...not cheap. It looks like something Batman would wear. The face is slick as well, it reminds me of the shutter on a camera, and the overall design creates a feeling of depth. Two thumbs up - Brasil style. -Mr.-

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"Engraved" by GrnAppleTree. Simple, and yet slick as fu$k. Nice script, dope placement, black and white..."keep it simple stupid" - one of my favorite quotes. GrnAppleTree flipped the script with this one, usually their designs are far more detailed. Top shelf. -Mr.-

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"Data" (black/red/blue) by Gravis. Super slick. Clean and casual people, clean and casual. The blue and red stripe with the yellow zig zag stitch adds just enough flavor so they won't fly under the radar. The textured blue leather also plays nice against the clean black...subtlety is key. Gravis holdin it down. -Mr.-

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

LOVE

Love, what a crazy experience. Love for family, love for friends, love for your other half, love for a place, an experience, a moment in time. Love makes my world go round, without it I'd be lost. It is my anchor, my companion, my purpose. As one grows older, the world around you becomes alot more real, intricate, complicated and at times lonely...I often long for the innoncence of youth. I believe the comlplications arise due to the fact we forget how to love, how to take things for what they are. We over think, we judge, we take steps back instead of taking steps towards one another. And yes, love often hurts...for all those scarred I lend a hand, we are in this together. Life is full of forks in the road, meetings, partings, and reunions...a journey we all must travel so appreciate those around you when you have the chance. And for those of you feeling alone, distant and isolated, those harboring despair and doubt - be easy, your brothers and sisters are out there...have faith. Could you be loved? -Mr.-