Cherry Blossem

THE SUBTLE POWER OF PINK

I’m not even going to open up the conversation of whether or not pink is a “manly” color or not. We all have very different opinions on what makes a man, but I think it’s safe to say that the color palate of a mans wardrobe has absolutely nothing to do with it. So lets squash the nonsense and focus on the style of it all, shall we.

A soft pink like the color of this Forever 21 bomber jacket makes a statement. Its a very subtle yet powerful statement that says very plainly:

I’m Fucking Cool!

It has nothing to do with manliness and everything to do with effortless style. When you throw on a statement piece like a pink jacket that is also subtle, it tells whoever catches a glance that, your a stylish guy without even trying. Now come get some of this fresh!

THE LOOK

Creating this look is easy. The jacket will obviously steal the show so just make sure you pair it with pieces that compliment the jacket but don’t take away from it. I shove to go with a dark denim shirt and white jeans. Nothing too fancy. You can also pair this jacket with all white to look extra crispy and don’t be afraid to substitute the button up for a T-shirt. Just make sure you keep everything simple and let the bomber jacket be the star.

BREAKDOWN

BOMBER JACKET – FOREVER 21

DENIM SHIRT – H&M

JEANS – FOREVER 21

SHOES – H&M

So to conclude; Don’t be afraid of pink, or any other color for that matter. I am not a fan of hot pink however but you can pull it off, go right ahead. Just remember to keep it simple and let your statement pieces shine like they were meant to.

Till next time…

Ripped Jeans and Pleather

Leather Hoodie 1 — California Bad Boy Fresh

Lets face it; California does not really have “Leather Weather”. So unless you own a motorcycle, there is really no reason for you to have Leather anything. Now I’m typing this while staring at my favorite Wilson Black Leather Biker jacket, so understand that the rule (that I just made up) is not rigid. I love leather, but I don’t own much leather because of the heat, so I have a closet full of Faux Leather, and I couldn’t be any more hype about it.

There’s nothing like getting that leather look without having that suffocating, I’m totally wearing someone else skin feeling that you get while wearing the real stuff. A lot of people are ashamed of their light weight pleather but I wear mine with pride because for me, its about the look and the tailoring. If its an interesting piece and its cut and constructed right I don’t care if its leather or pig feet skin…I’m going to rock it.

Take a look at how I put my Pleather to good use in this California Bad boy look.

THE LOOK

I pieced this fresh ASOS Leather Hoodie with a super long line ASOS T-shirt in stone, these cool weathered regular/slim cut black jeans from H&M and my favorite Black boots that’ you’ve seen before (and will see again…I’m not rich). This look is very simple. Black and a neutral for contrast.

THE BREAKDOWN

BLACK SHADES: H&M

IPAD CASE: ASOS

BOOTS: 2ND HAND STORE

I’f you want to achieve this look, first start with a well contracted piece of fake leather in black. Look for something interesting indifferent like this hoodie. For this look, as you can see I went with a looser fit for the jeans, I happen to think that baggier jeans look great when wearing high boots. Look you really can’t go wrong with all back and if you live in California or any other sunny state or city, you want to keep your cloths light and airy so pleather is a perfect sub for the real stuff. Here, take another look at the Freshness.

March 13, 2016May 25, 2016 by Mr. Shipp Categories: art, blogger, california, food, food blogger, home cooked, los angeles, mens blog, mens blogger, mens fashion, mens lifestyle, mens style, mens wear, street style, Uncategorized, urban styleTags: #fashion, #fashionblogger, #food, #foodporn, #lifestyle, #lotd, #mensblog, #mensblogger, #mensfashion, #menslifestyle, #mensstyle, #menwhocook, #ootd, #streetstyle, #style, #travel, #urbanstyle Leave a comment

The last Son in the dugout

Dougout 2 — From the minor leagues to the majors

There’s something about the underdog that resinates with everyday people more loudly than any other story. The man who had all the odds stacked up against him and still somehow managed to overcome all the obstacles and win. It’s triumph in the mist of adversity. Glory after defeat. It’s the American dream.

Somewhere in my life I fell in love the idea of being the underdog. It was just something that I had to come to grips with at a very young age. As a soft spoken, young black kid in the ghetto, I was the underdog; not only on a micro level which was my community but also on a macro level; society as a whole. So I had to find strength in the fact that people didn’t believe in me or that the cards were not in my favor. The sour extenuating circumstances were what pushed me to succeed. The idea that one day I could stand at the mountain top and scream at the top of my lungs :

I made It! despite where I came from. Despite what people thought of me! Despite how many times I was knocked down! I made it!

Now when it comes to style, the underdog, being a person with limited financial resources, has to find a way to make a statement, and express themselves creatively. Personal style is not a luxury for an underdog it is a necessity. I believe that real style and fashion emerges out of these circumstances. People with limited resources have to be that much more creative, to stand out. So here’s to the underdog. The man who realizes that its not about a price tag or label, but about style, in its purest most vulnerable state.

I shot at the minor league fields by my place to represent for the underdogs. It’s a symbol for how cool it is to be the last kid in the dug out.

The Look

This whole look was a steal. I found every single item in this look on sale. The highlight being the H&M jacket, that was originally $80.00. I got it at an after christmas sale for only $30.00 #swerve

The Breakdown

Now I don’t have all the details on this look. I could go back and find the prices of each item but that isn’t what I’m about. Its about you finding your own style and hopefully this can inspire.

Check out how heavy these rich dark tones are. From the Deep navy blue knitted infinity scarf from H&M, all the way down to the color blocked almost copper like tint of the Asos slip ons. The color scheme is one of my favorites; Brown and Blue. Also notice how I played with texture. During these colder months, texture not only looks good, but it usually means warmth.

#swerve

I urge you to embrace your personal style and also embrace any situation where you find yourself playing the role of the underdog. This picture says it how…The last kid in the dugout is one bad mother’ F#@%&r!

Written by: Mr Shipp Himself – Photos by: Nika Gocha of S&G Media

January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 by Mr. Shipp Categories: 3urban style, art, blogger, california, food, food blogger, home cooked, los angeles, mens blog, mens blogger, mens fashion, mens lifestyle, mens style, mens wear, street style, Uncategorized, urban styleTags: #california, #dapper, #fashion, #fashionblogger, #hollywood, #lifestyle, #losangeles, #lotd, #mensblog, #mensblogger, #mensfashion, #menslifestyle, #mensstyle, #ootd, #streetstyle, #style, #suit, #travel, #urbanstyle, #writer Leave a comment

MOTEL BLUE

It takes a certain amount of skill to look good wearing the same cloths you wore the night before. Especially if the night before was a “wild night”.

We’ve all been there right? A night out with the guys that turns into something completely different after a couple of shots and BBD’s “poison” comes on. One of those nights where you meet the girl of your dreams in a night club. Its magical. Or at least thats what you thought at the club. waking up in the morning, you realize that your dream was actually a nightmare. You find yourself in a cheap motel with a woman you barely even know. So what do you do? You get out of there. You get out of there as fast as you can!

if you went to the club dressed in your velvety-est dinner jacket and your shiniest dress shoes, chances are you’ll look a little odd walking down the street but luckily you didn’t do that. Luckily, you read this blog and dressed in a way that made you prepared for anything. Gentle I give you :Motel Blue

The Look

Motel:Blue 1

This is a look that is dressy and flashy enough for the club but still subtle enough to walk around comfortably on recovery Sunday.

Check out how the patterned shirt pops. I chose an invisible tie for a little edge. A subtle tie would work just as good but no tie, makes it a little more casual.

The Breakdown

Jacket: H&M

Shirt: H&M

Shoes: ASOS

Pocket Square: Shipp & 36th

Pants: Forever 21

I’d like to point out that this look cost me less than $100.

Motel Blue 4

So I’l leave you with this. Firstly, if you plan on getting lucky, dress accordingly. This look is easy to achieve and cheap.Also, remember that style has nothing to do with how much money you spend and everything to so with how much taste you have.

Hope you enjoyed this quick little post and hope you like the style. If you have any questions please feel free to comment and I’ll get back to you with an answer. Till next time. Stay flyy… #swerve

Written By: Mr. Shipp – Photo by: Nika Gocha for S&G Media

December 28, 2015December 28, 2015 by Mr. Shipp Categories: 3urban style, art, blogger, california, food, food blogger, home cooked, los angeles, mens blog, mens blogger, mens fashion, mens lifestyle, mens style, mens wear, street style, Uncategorized, urban styleTags: #dapper, #fashion, #fashionblogger, #lifestyle, #mensblogger, #mensfashion, #menslifestyle, #mensstyle, #menswear, #newyears, #satorial, #style, #styleblog, #urbanstyle, #walkofshame, #winter Leave a comment

Khaki’d Up

Suit Up

Camel 10 — Early morning in Noho, coffee cup in my hand, ready to hit it hard. So what better way to hit the day running than with a sharp suit.

This year has been a great one for men’s style. If we look at all the color trends in the fashion world we notice that one of those color trends stood out a lot more than others. That color of course is Camel. All it took was signing off on the “It color” and the trend caught fire. So I hit the streets of North Hollywood, CA, this morning with my photo and media partner Innovative Nik, to give you my take on this trendy color in an H&M khaki suit.

The Look

Camel 1

The cool thing about this color and this suit in general is that, you can wear it to a business meeting and then, without making any adjustments go right to a casual lunch or hit the night. It’s a very versatile look that works well in many different settings and if you’re as busy as I am, you need exactly that.

The Breakdown

Suit: H&M Shirt: H&M

Lapel Flower: Shipp and 36th

Watch: Aldo Shoes: Rockport

A cool way to stay dressed up and casual at the same time is the invisible tie. How do I accomplish this look you ask? Simple, just button your shirt all the way up to the top, then take your tie and toss it out the window. Proceed to walk out the door and into meetings like nothing is missing and wa-lah you’ve successfully pulled of the invisible tie. Check the swag.

Camel 6 Camel 11 Camel 7

Go out and buy yourself a khaki/camel suit and see if you don’t turn heads. You will not regret it.

-Mr. Shipp

Written By: Mr. Shipp himself – Photos By: Innovative Nik for S&G Media

December 14, 2015 by Mr. Shipp Categories: art, blogger, california, food, food blogger, home cooked, los angeles, mens blog, mens blogger, mens fashion, mens lifestyle, mens style, mens wear, street style, UncategorizedTags: #fall, #fallstyle, #fashion, #fashionblogger, #food, #foodporn, #lifestyle, #longtailshirts, #lotd, #mensblog, #mensblogger, #mensfashion, #menslifestyle, #mensstyle, #menwhocook, #ootd, #streetstyle, #style, #travel, #urbanstyle Leave a comment

You don’t cook Brah???

Listen, I can go on and on about why it is important to cook. I can pour out paragraph after paragraph and sentence after sentence on the subject. I can talk for hours about how a nice, home cooked meal has turned an angry lover of mine into putty in my hand. I can tell you over and over again that women love men who can cook but hey, how about I let Janice Dickinson break it down for you:

I like the way he handled himself in the kitchen. I like men who cook. Men who cook are generally good lovers.”

-Janice Dickinson

Look, it’s simple science. Men who cook, break headboards. So Why don’t you drop the Xbox controller for a second, pick up a f***ing spatula and get to flippin’.

This weekend I got out on the grill and cooked a little Lunch for my girl and I and I looked damn good doing it if I say so myself. So I’ll highlight the meal and the look for all you future chefs out there.

The Meal

OG Surf and Turf: Steak with Gorgonzola Herb Butter, Sautéed Lemon and Herb Shrimp, Balsamic glazed asparagus and butternut squash risotto.

When you want to impress, go with a surf n' turf! — When you want to impress, go with a surf n’ turf!

Steak 2 — Steak tip: When you cook a steak, Do Not over season. The star should be the meat. Salt and Pepper is all you need. If you are a lover of steak sauce, instead of drenching your steak in it, just baste the steak with a little sauce while its cooking. I grilled this steak for about 12 minutes. 7 minutes on one side and 5 on the other. It came out medium well which is how I like it!

You gotta' have veggies. I have a couple of tricks to make my vegetables pop. Number 1 is butter and Number 2 is balsamic vinegar. I added both to this asparagus and grilled it in foil. It came out with a delicious buttery glaze. — You gotta’ have veggies. I have a couple of tricks to make my vegetables pop. Number 1 is butter and Number 2 is balsamic vinegar. I added both to this asparagus and grilled it in foil. It came out with a delicious buttery glaze.

I like white wine and this SB was amazing. Whites go very well with seafood.

Look you don’t have to be a gourmet chef but you should have a couple of recipes in your back pocket when you need to impress. Surf and turf is always a hit in my book. I’ve went ahead and added links to the recipes I used for my Surf n’ Turf. See below and get to grilling.

Lemon Herb Grilled Shrimp

Steaks with Gorgonzola Herb Butter

The Look

As you can see I kept this look simple because I wanted the eye to zoom in on my electric Blue Kicks by ASOS.

The Break Down

These beast right here steal the show. Comfortable, bright, and cool as Polar Bear Poo. I found these ASOS kicks on line on sale for about $25.00

I got all my accessories from Aldo with the exception of my watch which is a midnight blue Invicta Watch with interchangeable bands.

And there you have it. When it comes to cooking, try a Surf n’ Turf when you want to impress. Also remember that when you have on a bold item, like my electric blue shoes, keep the rest of the look simple to let your statement piece shine!

Real men cook Gents, remember that.

-Mr. Shipp

Written By: Mr. Shipp – Photos by: S&G Media

October 19, 2015October 21, 2015 by Mr. Shipp Categories: food, food blogger, home cooked, mens blog, mens blogger, mens fashion, mens lifestyle, mens style, mens wearTags: #fall, #fallstyle, #fashion, #food, #foodporn, #longtailshirts, #mensblog, #mensblogger, #mensfashion, #menslifestyle, #mensstyle, #menwhocook, #streetstyle, #style, #urbanstyle Leave a comment