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

[Photo by Curtis Brown; c/o  Witch House Public Relations ] Returning readers already know that my #MusicMonday features are always the tunes and bops I’m currently listening to  on repeat  – constantly blaring in my car, or at the gym, or at work. And this feature is no different. Since the moment I first heard Gregory Dillon's "Alien Boyfriend" I was hooked.  And it’s accompanied by an equally as addicting music video - a campy queer retelling of the sci-fi movie Contact [ yes, Contact, obsessed ] – released earlier this month. It’s so fun, adorable and impossible not to love. In the music video, rising queer popstar and singer/songwriter,  Gregory Dillon  explores online relationships through a sci-fi lens that reminisces on his own experiences, as well as pays homage to his favorite sci-fi film:  Contact .  "Alien Boyfriend" is an infectious, ’80s-tinged synthpop love song, dedicated to the boy he was hoping to meet thr...

OMG SoOo everyone's been asking me for my skincare routine! JK JK lolz [I love that meme ; influencers are a funny people ].  But honestly, I was recently asked by a work colleague to offer him a few skincare recommendations. Being a blogger/writer/reviewer I always love any opportunity to craft a good list of products and share my vast knowledge...  *cough* *cough*   urrrrgh okay, average grasp of men's skincare. So I actually emailed him a bunch of my favorite products. At the end of the email I wrapped it up by saying, " I may actually make this into a blog post because it's a pretty darn good list!" SO, yeah. Here's the post. My favorite retinol product is  Lancome 's retinol night treatment. It's one of the best wrinkle treatments for deep forehead lines ( which I have! ). And I also noticed some dark splotches disappear, so I use it for that too. After one week you will definitely see a difference. Microdermabrasion ...

In the Nevada desert, a setting that howls wild west, I pull together a look that puts a sunny spin on the S/S '19 western inspired trend. A head-to-toe look from Calvin Klein Jeans and my new favorite sunnies from Marsquest  made for a really cool, modern, western look fit for the spring and summer seasons. The metallic cowboy booties add a necessary flash to this cowboy's outfit as he moseys through the Silver State. Shirts:  Calvin Klein ;  Pants:  Calvin Klein ; Shoes:  Calvin Klein ; Bolo Tie: vintage Sunglasses: Marsquest Photos by  Daniel Murillo