Summer Preview

This summer its all about having a distinctive, mix and match sort of style. Now moreso than ever, collective styles from around the globe are influencing eachother. Im particularly intrigued my Italian and Parisian street style. New York is representing too. Note to LA: we gotta stand up! Lemme show you the ingerdients for the perfect fashion cocktail so that you can remain FRESH when the temp heats up in la la land.

Some things you should cop for summer are:

1.Cut off shorts
We’re already seeing these crop up everywhere this spring. They were a big hit at Coachella for sure. It seems the order is: the shorter the better. Try throwing some patterned tights underneath to make the look more interesting & polished.

2.Geometric heels and chunky platforms
Futuristic and flyyy. Don’t be afraid to be different.

3. Wild nail designs
No, not the crazy old school mickey mouse airbrush designs from the slauson supercenter. Ditch the posh nude shade (hard for me to do!) & get funky with different coulour nails, custom designs, animal prints, obscene colors, etc.

4.Vintage Tees. Extra points if you can find mystic wolf, horse, panther,or unicorn designs.
Check out your local thrift or vintage store and you should be able to score one.

5.Ray Bans
Everywhere! Its like ugh. Even I own a teal pair. But the classic frame is more than a trend, its a fashion staple. If you want to be different & IF your face shape can support it, go for round shade glasses. Think John & Yoko.

6.Fedoras
Yep, but not just the regular kind, try finding one with a short bill or maybe in a different texture/color.

7.Playsuits/onesies
Awesome. One piece and your done! So comfortable & figure flattering too. Grab some chunky jewelry a pair of wedges and go….. Topshop.com has some great ones

8.Cut t-shirts
For me, this isn’t really a trend. Ive been cutting my tees since middle school and never looked back. Now with the resurgence of everything 80s, girlies are opting to show a little skin while still looking “un-done”. A look that I term Indie-chic.

9.Bleach stained tye-dyed pants
Cant afford the Balmain jeans everyone and their dog is blogging about? Me neither. Why dont you DIY? Im taking an old pair of my dark skinny jeans and bleaching them myself.

10. Oversized Jewelry

Statement necklaces are still in. Try to stay away from the dark black or victorian styles that were in this fall. Instead, look for bright colours and floral designs. Big rings (never go out of style) and knucle rings are a must. Check out Melody Eshani, she makes some killer knuckle rings & sparkly earrings that clelebs are eating up. And of course, bangles bangles bangles. Bling it out!


Im definitely excited that Hip hop is embracing its vintage side. Its becoming more imaginative, playful, and wild. The result? Hip hop style desert storming mainstream fashion and becoming a paradigm of trend indicators. We have fun, and we make it look damn good in the process.