the wearhouse district

Inspired by the fast-approaching summer season, endless adventures and long road trips to nowhere - shot at an abandoned gas station, I styled a simple and super casual look perfect for spending long days in the car or in the sun. In this look, I present more summer fashion rule-breaking, black pieces like these faux leather shorts and suede sneakers. But my favorite piece is definitely the marbled tee from HOMOCO . It's the brand's take on the classic "Thank You" shopping bag, but make it a shirt. Hand marbled on thick cotton, so each shirt is different. HOMOCO is a queer swim brand that draws on the legacy of founder/designer Daniel DuGoff’s family’s Washington, DC–area gas stations, Homes Oil Company that went by the nickname "HOMOCO." Our use of the name alludes to that history while clearly stating who the brand is for – fashionable people who love fun. Shirt: HOMOCO ;  Shorts: Zara; Shoes: Puma Photos by  Daniel Murillo ...

Did that title say... *gasp* dark colors... for spring!? Unthinkable! Styling black and other dark colors can be a daunting task for the springtime - especially during the day. But I'm a firm believing in being your true self, and expressing your personality through style however you want to. And even though doing so may often break a few "fashion rules" it's all about how you feel in your clothes. Black is my favorite color to wear ( and I think it goes well with my new short, blonde hairstyle ), so even though I love wearing bold colorful pieces during spring and summer, I can never fully ignore the darker color pieces in my wardrobe.  When building a darker daytime look, I usually opt for shorter sleeves, and more comfy fabrics. But for me, the key is balancing the dark color with lighter accessories - like these awesome (and super comfy and stylish) casual, knit sneakers by Dockers. The light and neutral color of the shoes bring us back to sprin...

Shirt: Zara ;  Jeans: Xabi ; Sunglasses, Belt, Earring: ASOS; Shoes: Dr. Martens Photos by  Daniel Murillo