AA tri-blend cardigan
T by Alexander Wang tank
Lululemon Wunder Unders
F21 wool hat
Missoni for Target circle scarf (similar non-Target here)
Anthropologie necklace (similar here)
Aldo boots (similar here)

When you can’t figure out what to wear, just layer everything in the same color family. Black is the easiest, of course.

Top with Carmen Sandiego hat. IT’S NOT A FEDORA. Never wear fedora.

26 January 2012 at 10:55 AM | outfits | 4 Comments

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Got to assist on this cover and shoot for Papercut Magazine!
My cigarette gets no mention in the sidebar, but it’s a Marlboro Light.

Photographer: Alvin Nguyen
Stylist: Alvin Stillwell
Makeup: Madeline Roosevelt
Hair: Niko Weddle
Model: Kyle Bliss

24 January 2012 at 11:29 PM | Alvin Nguyen, Alvin Stillwell, photoshoot, work | 3 Comments

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H&M striped top (similar here)
DL 1961 jeans c/o Invista Lycra
Burberry wedges
Mens U0 belt (similar here)
AE necklace (similar here)
Chrishabana cuff

As part of a campaign sponsored by INVISTA’s LYCRA®, I was sent a couple pairs of jeans to test during my “everyday activities.” Because you know, standing around in 6 inch wedges on top of an inch of snow is my normal activity.

Invista Lycra is a material that’s often used in premium denim brands including 7 For All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity since it helps hold everything while also retaining its shape. In other words, it doesn’t stretch out after 1 wear (Forever 21, I’m looking at you).

If you read my blog, you know I almost NEVER wear jeans these days. Maybe 3-4 years ago, I wore jeans almost exclusively. 7FAM, Paige, CoH, Acne, Joe’s, Hudson, True Religion, AG – I had them all! If you’ve ever owned designer denim, you too know that it is DEFINITELY ADDICTIVE. Why? Well, mostly the FIT – they just fit better.

Enter LEGGINGS. Kthxbai, jeans. See you in a couple years.

So when I received my package of jeans, I was like UGH I HATE JEANS (I don’t really hate them). But upon inspecting the jeans, I instantly recognized the feel of DESIGNER DENIM. Thick, soft, stretchy, but with just the right amount of stiffness and hold. A firm stretch without being TOO stretchy.

Mind you, when the company contacted me, they only asked for my size, so I had NO IDEA how these would actually fit me IRL. DENIM SHOPPING SIGHT UNSEEN? DANGER. Suffice to say, they fit and felt pretty great.

Wore them to lunch with Husband, followed by a stop at the mall. My only complaint is that they felt too tight around my calves, per usual with most skinny jeans. But I supposed that’s my problem and not the fabric’s. Feels good, man.

23 January 2012 at 1:33 PM | DL 1961, invista lycra, outfits | 9 Comments

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