LEATHER, LIES & VIDEOTAPE/avelon pop jeans

When I saw these Avelon jeans online...I had to have them. The strips of leather on the legs are brilliant! I know you can't tell in the pics, but there are are tears that are sewn back together using leather on the inside. This is one purchase I don't regret...

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avelon pop jeans

maison martin margiela for h&m belt jacket

modern amusement tee

bb bruno bordese washed leather boots

GAME TIME/les plus dores team margiela tee

I love this Les Plus Dores Shirt! I want the team Owens one, but that one seems to be a bit elusive...it's always one step ahead of me. But, it will be mine...

Check out Amanda at the Bates Motel here... SEE/femme. It's not really the Bates Motel, but I'm sure this motel has a story to tell.

les plus dores team margiela tee

maison martin margiela x h&m belt

raf simons denim 

dirty english fingerless leather gloves

marc jacobs braces 

show your m style wolf snap back

JUST DENIM/asos denim jacket

I have been on the search for a denim jacket for a long time... it just took a while to actually find one that I like. Oddly enough, after I found this one, I have my eye on another...It's like all the cool ones just appear or maybe it's my thought process wielding all the cool ones to me now... I have my eye on a dark colored denim jacket by Surface to Air. Stay tuned...

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believe the truth tee

asos denim jacket with bleach

h&m motorcycle denim

maison martin margiela for h&m belt

OUT OF CHARACTER/h&m color denim

I bought this brightly colored denim about a month ago at H&M on our Eastern European trip...Typically, bright colors aren't my thing, although I do have a soft spot for neon green...but that's just because my bike happens to be Kawasaki green. I bought these pants and didn't think of how I might style them...I just loved that they were so loud. I guess I was trying something a bit out of character for me. So, I bring you denim in bright blue, but a little roughed up with a touch of military.

Check out the coolness going on with Dollhouse Vacancy here. SEE/femme

h&m denim 

ebay boots

h&m blazer

h&m button down

maison martin margiela for h&m belt

marc jacobs braces

BULLETS OVER BAMBI/marc jacobs cuff

I'm not one for jewelry... in fact, until recently (the last few years). This is all new to me and the funny thing is, I'm wearing all that I own in this pic! I'm not into really into rings as I've owned a few and each was lucky to stay on my finger longer than a day before ending up in a box never to be seen again.  But, I have taken an interest in some of those double finger rings... and I will admit that I'm really into cuffs...now that's something that I could wear all the time!

You won't find me in gold...just not really a fan, but Lovebullet's Bullet Bracelet is the closet thing to gold I'll ever get!

Check out Bambi at Dollhouse Vacancy here. SEE/femme.

ebay dog tags

masion martin margiela x h&m cuff

marc jacobs cuff

h&m chain bracelet

razor blade necklace from the streets of prague

UNDER LOCK AND KEY/zara cowl neck sweatshirt

I think that most people buy souvenirs on trips to remember their experience...I guess my  souvenirs are the clothes that I purchase. I'm sure that you can pick this sweatshirt up at any Zara and if there's not a Zara near you, you can shop 'till you drop on their online shop...But, you can't purchase the experience and that's priceless. So, every time I put this sweatshirt on I'll remember my experience in Budapest...

I'm still loving my Maison Martin Margiela keyring necklace.

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zara cowl neck sweatshirt

h&m motorcycle denim

maison martin margiela for h&m cuff

bb bruno bordese washed leather boots

maison martin margiela for h&m keyring necklace

replay vintage yo gabba black sunglasses

IT'S WHAT TIME IN PARIS?/eleven paris life is a joke tee

I saw this Life is a Joke tee by Eleven Paris in a store window on our recent trip to Vienna...I had to have it! I don't know what it is...I guess you can call me a sucker for anything Kate Moss! 

I'm also loving Replay Vintage and these new sunglasses are no exception! Ski goggles as sunglasses...I'll take those, thank you!

Don't worry, I'll post pics of our recent Eastern European vacation, but before I do...stay tuned for an amazing Shwings post.

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marc jacobs cuff

maison martin margiela for h&m reversed denim

jack and jones wax jacket

eleven paris life is a joke tee

replay vintage ski patrol sunglasses

CROWD CONTROL/patrica field killer mask

I know that I haven't been around for a bit...but we're back from Europe and ready to back to work. Actually, I can't believe I was able to come up with a shoot as I'm suffering from a serious bout of jet lag right now. Lucky for me I purchased this mask from Patricia Field before the trip and I now present it to you as my crazy interpretation of fashionable riot gear!

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ray ban aviator sunglasses

zara man pants

h&m button down

patricia field killer mask

marc jacobs cuff

maison martin margiela for h&m leather belt

ebay boots

BACK IN BLACK/zuriick spina boots

I've seen these Zuriick boots before and I this time I finally made the move to purchase them...which was more of an technological glitch, but I can't say I regret it and I like them even more in person! So, I placed these boots in my online shopping cart and just expected to think of any reason why I shouldn't buy them...we have all been here before, the impulse purchase and before making the move, the thoughts of why you shouldn't do this dance through your head. Since I figured I had some time to ponder the reality of purchasing these boots, I'm sure you could imagine my surprise when I looked at my phone to see an alert thanking me for my purchase! 

It was as though these boots were telling me that they wanted to come see me. (note to self...don't save a card number on a frequently visited site again.) With only the ability to modify the shipping address...it was as though it was meant to be.

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ceasare paciotti 4us sunglasses

nicholas k elliot pant

h&m cardigan 

forest tee

maison martin margiela for h&m keyring necklace

zuriick spina boots

h&m blazer

IN THE SHADE/more ceasare paciotti sunglasses

This is Ceasare Paciotti Part II...It's just me, a Believe the Truth tee, wrapped in Masion Martin Margiela for H&M belt jacket and topped off with another pair of Ceasare Paciotti 4us sunglasses...that's right, the sun is out and I need shades.

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ceasare paciotti sunglasses

believe the truth tee

maison martin margiela for h&m leather belt jacket

INSIDE OUT/maison martin margiela for h&m reversed denim

This reversed denim was a steal at only $15...that's right, I didn't stutter and you read this correctly... It only cost me $15 for these re-edition Maison Martin Margiela for H&M denim! Yeah, that's right Kris Kross, you wear your pants backwards...these are inside out! 

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juicy couture wax denim blazer

perry ellis sweater

h&m beanie 

h&m cable knit scarf

bb bruno bordese washed leather boots

maison martin margiela for h&m reversed denim 

BACK IN CAMO/jordan craig camo chino pant

I'm still loving these Jordan Craig camo chino pants! I think I need another pair, in a different color of course! I'm thinking the rip stop camo pant...

I'll be honest, I can't believe I still have this puffer... I didn't even remember that I had it! I know what you may be thinking...Old Navy, really? But, be that as it may, this puffer with it's built in carabiner has been able to stand the test of time and it still looks new. OK, maybe it looks that good because I've only worn it a handful of times, but hey, did I mention it has a built in carabiner...not sure what I would use it for.

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jordan craig camo chino pants

bb bruno bordese washed leather boots

armani exchange sweater 

old navy puffer vest

maison martin margiela for h&m cuff

4 EYES/warby parker glasses

I've been putting off getting new glasses for a while and I'm not sure why...It quickly became one of those projects that you say you'll get to but never do. Then I stumbled upon Warby Parker...a site full of vintage inspired glasses. The cool part is that you get to pick some and in a few days they are at your door for you to enjoy for the next five days! After the trial period, return online and place your order.

It's not like I'm blind or anything...I describe my need for glasses as if someone sprayed Windex on my world, just like when you use the squeegee at the gas station on your windshield or making the move to HDTV.

I haven't had to make a decision this hard in a while...but then I thought 'why settle for just one pair?' I could get two or three...I could change them like my clothes or an added accessory. Even now I'm still trying to decide which ones I like best, but even if I never come to a decision, it's a good thing I ordered contacts.

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warby parker glasses

maison martin margiela for h&m cuff

h&m button down 

perry ellis tie

express sweater vest

BAND CAMP/valley forge jacket

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vintage valley forge military jacket

maison martin margiela for h&m revered denim spring/summer 2005

bb bruno bordese washed leather boots

maison martin margiela for h&m leather cuff

deter only in america tee

ray-ban aviators

STANDARD ISSUE STREET SOLDIER/jordan craig camo cargo pants

"Standard issue street soldier..." If you have ever see The Chase from the 90's then you know what I'm talking about. Henry Rollins was actually pretty funny in a movie that wasn't setting any box office records. But I have to give credit where credit is due, any man that can get it on with Kristy Swanson while leading cops on a high-speed chase towards the Mexican border, definitely has skills...I tip my hat to you Charlie Sheen. 

I've always wanted some camo pants and I must admit that I have been pushing off that purchase until I saw these Jordan Craig cargo pants courtesy of Jack Threads. But if you are looking for something to hide you in the sprawling urban jungle then look elsewhere...I can still see myself in these pics...

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h&m biker jacket

jordan craig camo cargo pants

deter only in america tee

maison martin margiela for h&m cuff

ray-ban aviators

silver fox tail purchased on the streets of helsinki 

belt bag army surplus store find

ebay boots

BACK IN CAMO/shwings in camo

The first time I flew in with shwings, they were in neon blue. This time I'm back in camo. I'm loving these sweet additions to any pair of your favorite kicks!

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shwings in camo

reebook lifestyle dibello mid stud in grey

maison martin margiela for h&m reversed denim spring/summer 2005

DID YOU GET THAT SWEATER IN ICELAND?/maison martin margiela for h&m sweater

No, I didn't get this sweater in Iceland... I found it on super sale at h&m for $20! I know it does look very similar to the sweaters that you could purchase in Iceland...and yes, you read that right, this crazy Maison Martin Margiela sweater was found at h&m for $20! It was brutally cold for a few days here in Denver and this sweater was my best friend. While it kept me warm I could only think about how I can't believe I scored this for so cheap.

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maison martin margiela for h&m sweater

zara man leather pants

bb bruno bordese washed leather boots

hat purchased on the streets of buenos aires

asos cable knit cuffs