making skinny pants_before & after

I really want to buy some skinny pants for work, but I am not willing to dish out $60 for them, I'm on a tight budget...I already have a pair of skinny JEANS that I got from Hot Topic, but as a Starbucks employee, we are not allowed to wear jeans. But the pants that I currently wear are pictured above.

I'm taking my pants to my favorite little Alteration shop near my school. The "after" pictures will be available in about a week from now, so keep your eyes open! The cost to get a regular pair of pants made skinny are only about $25 depending on your tailor.

Keep it [dressed].

--Christian Nathaniel

Day 8: Laundry

Which is better? With or without the jacket?

sneaker alert_asic's wrestling shoes

A relatively cheap pair of sneakers that you can check out are Acic's wrestling shoes. The one's I'm checking out are the Men's Cael V2.0. They are available on Eastbay's website for only $50.

These shoes would be best worn with skinny or straight leg jeans. I definitely want a pair, but need to go try them on in a store first.

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what i would wear_jonas brothers

Here is one of the Jonas Brothers where seen on the set of their new music video.

The 40's have already been inspiring lots of designers with clothing trends, so there look is not new.

Keep it [dressed].

--Christian Nathaniel

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www.x17online.com

Tip: How To Quickly Gauge Without The Pain

I love the look of gauged earrings. On the other hand, I do not want to endure the pain of stretching my ear hole. I also don't want to be limited to just gauged earrings if I were to get them. What if I wanna wear diamond studs one day?? Well that's why there are fake gauges available! You can have the look of your ear gauged, but keep your ears there regular size.

There are all types of designs if you do not like this tapered look.

Here is a site where you can purchase some.

wegetDRESSED Daily: The Bronx 1981

I was reading the Weekend Arts Section in the New York Times and this photo captured my attention. It is a piece taken from the "Street Art Street Life" exhibit at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. 

I love how fashion has evolved from the 80's, and how at the same time we like to take pieces of the past and make them present. 

Source: Street Art Street Life 

"Untitled (Two Boys: Sizzlin' Chicken)," a 1981 work by Jamel Shabazz

what i would wear

This is a cool outfit I would wear to work if I was having a business meeting for [dressed]. Please notice the gold dress shoes!!

Keep it [dressed]

--Christian Nathaniel

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www.TheSartorialist.com

Day 7

Shirt - NY

Necklace - Spencers

Book-bag - Target

Jeans - Hot Topic

Shoes - Journeys

Looking back on this outfit I can see how much in fashion I have grown.
Also please not guys; DO NOT purchase jeans from Hot Topic and the Social Collision collection. Their prices are low for a reason. 

tip_do you take forever to get [dressed]?

Does it take you 2 hours in the mornings to get [dressed]?

If that's the case, than you have a problem. Sorry to offend.

I believe that one should put together there outfits the night before and have them ironed and layed out, ready to go for the next day. Do not waste time by standing in front of your opened closet rummaging through shirts. You could be doing so much other cool stuff instead of just standing there.

I must admit that yes, I did suffer from this issue, but I'm good now.

Keep it [dressed].

--Christian Nathaniel

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www.chictopia.com/user/blog/Fluent

Trend: Fitted Oxfords

As usual, I was browsing the Gap website and seen than they have new fitted oxfords. I knew that they had a classic slim fit. The classic slim fit was not fitted enough for me and that was why I never bought them. But now that they have new ones that are suppose to be slimmer, I'm seriously going to purchase some. I am all about slim these days. But don't get me wrong, you don't want tight lol. Make sure you can take deep breaths in your shirt that your buying lol.

CORRECT WAY

WRONG WAY

I just hate the men who wear there grandpa's oxfords that are so billowy and saggy. They are not flattering on men at all. The reason why they are not flattering is because there is just too much excess fabric.

It is time for ALL men to upgrade! No exceptions. I don't care how old you are, or what position you hold. 

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www.baronboutique.com

www.manolomen.com

Day 6: Little Urban Look

My favorite color is blue if you don't know that already. Oh, and I'm trying to find better places to take my photos because the dorm rooms are always dirty (as you can tell).

Hat - Rue 21

Shirt - Rue 21

Necklace - Forever 21

Bracelet - Buckle

Jeans - Wal-mart

Sneakers - Vans

worst [dressed]_bill kaultz

I'm all for and support the rock star attire, but there are lines that you mustn't cross in order to not look like your getting dressed for a costume party. 

All Bill has to do is tame the mane...

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On The Street: JD Quackenbush | Antwerp, Belgium

My name is J.D. and I'm from Antwerp, Belgium. Oh my god, Antwerp is such as great fashion city. Here's a preview. Please visit this website; www.styledumonde.com. Streetstyle in Antwerp is amazing! Antwerp is also the home of some awesome designers today such as Ann Demeulemeester, Veronique Branquinho, Raf Simmons, Dries van Noten and Walter Van Beirendock and much more! Our academy of fashion institution is world famous! [I studied visual merchandising] I first worked for Replay as an assistant store manager and then worked as visual merchandiser for Diesel. Right now, I am the store manager for the GURU store in Antwerp.

As much as I love fashion, I love partying eqaully as much! Here's a taste of partying in Antwerp. You can also spot me in the clip!!

I love love Marc Jacobs and Jeremy Scott. Alexander McQueen is a GOD!

Doro Olowu is my idol! I adore his work! My all time goal is to become a stylist. I think I can describe my style as vintage. I love everything vintage.

recent purchase_man bag

I told everyone that I needed a new bag to carry my books in for school because I was starting college this year. So I have been on the prowl for one for a long time now. The picture above is the bag that I got from Ross. 

The bag is perfect, it only cost me $25.00!! Isn't that insane??? My bag could totally pass for an expensive designer bag! You can see more pictures of my bag by clicking here. But for the guys out there who may want to know if your store has this bag in-stock, you must go there and see. Ross unfortunately doesn't sale there merchandise online, so good luck with finding it. 

Sound Off.

--Christian Nathaniel

sneaker alert_gucci hi tops

These hot Gucci high tops will set you back $495. I checked on the Sak's Fifth website where they are selling them and the only have limited availability so you much call them to inquire about your pair.

1-877-551-SAKS

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www.SaksFithAvenue.com