Broke Ass Couture

PIKACHUUUUU!

I attempted ago at drawing the international superstar, Pikachu. It's not the best out there but I think it's all right. Study leave can be soooo boring!

Adios,
Miguel.

BIG BROTHER....

Ugh. It's that time of year again when we have to endure the mind numbing pleasure of watching 11 or so talentless bafoons parade around the Big Brother house completing tasks and slagging each other off. Every year I vow not to watch but some how end up watching it. It's the queen of trash t.v but yet I find myself drawn to it like a moth to a flame. Now me and my mother are sitting here watching it. Not by choice but there are slim pickings on Sky Plus. Well to keep any of you who are reading this occupied, I found this really cool 80s inspired synth band called GLUM.

Their debut album, Heartbeats, is out on iTunes. http://msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vaXR1bmVzLmFwcGxlLmNvbS9nYi9hbGJ1bS9oZWFydGJlYXRzL2lkMzcyMTAwOTM3=

GOING TO SEE JAY-Z...

Off to see Jay-Z at the LG Arena. It's raining outside and I'm going to a concert standing up in a jumper. Wow I'm going to be fucking hot! I'll leave you with a link to a Jay-Z song as I can't embed them as I'm sending this from my iPhone.

Have fun tonight people and I'll post some pictures if I can get any decent ones.

Adios,
Miguel.

I'M NOT YOUR BABE, FERNANDO!

Wow. Lady Gaga in her epicness has released another stunning video. It's not as good as 'Paparazzi' 'Bad Romance' or 'Telephone' but it's still amazing. I did, in all fairness, imagine it to be more Spanish/Mexican  rather than Soviet Russia/Nazi Germany. The clothes this time around are slightly more bland, a lot plainer than we are used to. 

 *wow that video is huge -.-*

So maybe I'll try and do an inspired outfit based of one of the outfits in the video. Right, I wonder if Jimmy Choo do stilettos in men's sizes?

Adios,

Miguel.

'B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray' BRIEF ALBUM REVIEW AND INSPIRED LOOK.

 When I first set my eyes on the 'Nothin' on You' video, I saw the usual ATL representin' rapper. But on actual listen of the song, I was presented a diamond in the rough. An actual artist. His look is very reminiscent of 808s & Heartbreaks Kanye West, the American prep look.

His album presents us with an array of styles, from the 50'sesque ratpack 'I'll Be In The Sky' to the contemporary 'Airplanes' which samples similar sounds from 'Run This Town.'


B.o.B presents us an insight into his life and hands us his memories and emotions on a plate, some of which I can relate to. 


Pros (In no particular order)
- Magic
- Ghost In The Machine
- Don't Let Me Fall
- Nothin' On You (featuring Bruno Mars)
- Airplanes (featuring Hayley Williams)


Cons (Again, in no particular order)
- Airplanes pt. II (featuring Hayley Williams & Eminem)
Seriously, 'Airplanes' is brilliant. Why put Eminem on the track? He just gets angry over nothing. It's like "SHUT THE FUCK UP! Go and take some prozac." 


- Bet I (featuring T.I and Playboy) 
There's way too much going on. The beats banging, B.o.B is competing with it and then Playboy starts rapping. Who the hell is Playboy? Yeah that's what I thought.


So to the fashion side:

 

1. Topman Grey Rock Mickey Sweatshirt, £26 Purchase 2. Cheap Monday Tight Original Skinny Jeans, £39.50 Purchase 3. Topman Brown Vintage Pindot Trilby, £14Purchase 4. Ray Ban Wayfarer Spectacles RX5165, £70 Purchase 5. Nike Dunk High '08, £65 Purchase

I Adore that Jumper, I have my own at home. Paired with those glasses and hat it really gives it that American prep/Indie chic look, allowing you to step away from those chavs that have been wearing it of recent.

Adios,

Miguel.

B.o.B Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray is available now. Amazon iTunes

HENRY HOLLAND INSPIRED LOOK.

Henry Holland, the cheeky designer behind the surge of those t-shirts with slogans. His were hip, chic and funny. With slogans such as 'Get Your Freak On Giles Deacon' and 'UHU Gareth Pugh.' He has since colaborated with Levis and even designed a lace wedding dress. Perfect if you want your nipples and vagina on show on the happiest day of your life *Nudists scream in happiness*. Good friend to Alexa Chung, the pair are often pictured together and he is never seen in anything garish or slightly off trend.

 

1. Topman Cream Chav Lisa Print T-Shirt, £14 Purchase  2. Converse White All Star Hi Top Trainers, £36.99 Purchase 3. Levis 511 Slim, £75Purchase 4. River Island Striped Blazer, £69.99 Purchase 5. ASOS Silver Heavy Chain Necklace, £8 Purchase

Total: £203.98

Adios, 

Miguel.

ALEXA CHUNG INSPIRED LOOK.

Alexa Chung is the English born model and TV presenter. Having modelled for likes of Pepe Jeans, New Look and DKNY Jeans. She has been recognised an 'it girl' because of her quirky style and has been on the best dressed lists of many of the UK's gossip magazines. In 2010, Mulberry designed a bag for and named after her. The 'Alexa' is one of this seasons  'it bags' with a whopping price tag of £795, the high street has spawned pocket friendly alternatives.

 

 

1. River Island Heart Embroidered Shorts, £24.99 Purchase 2. Topshop Tan PRIMA Sling Clogs, £80 Purchase 3. Topshop Sheer Wide Stripe Tee, £25 Purchase 4. New Look Brooch Blazer, £25 Purchase 5. Topshop Medium Leather Buckle Satchel, £50 Purchase

Total: £204.99

Adios, 

Miguel.