The Way

Marissa. http://unlimited-black.weebly.com https://instagram.com/m_manzanares/

Today I spent $11 on a magazine with Young Thug in a dress in it.

What can I say? *I'm a very fiscally responsible young adult. I also can't think of any more clever titles about black and white dressing. But nonetheless, expensive literature and my limited brain are not the real prompts of this blog post, the real prompt is that of streetwear being universal. 

Today I headed to Seattle with one of my friends from FIDM and was pleasantly surprised to find we had dressed in a similar aesthetic. Black and white and fairly minimalist. What was even better was that her mesh jersey was from one of my favorite streetwear stores on Fairfax in Los Angeles,  appropriately named Dope, and we were heading to one of Seattle's best streetwear shops, Alive & Well. After grabbing a logo t-shirt there for someone back in CA (ahem I hope you read this), I also picked up a Seattle cap and threw it on for the rest of the day. 

Maybe its because we had on similar outfits, or because I've attained a new appreciation for smaller shops over the past years, I then had a little realization. No matter what part of the country you live in, streetwear plays a huge part in bringing culture and fashion together in a very wearable and (usually) unpretentious way, and that's truly dope.

 * You also have to admit a trap artist in a pink tutu is sort of iconic, actually very iconic. 

Ps. Be sure to check out Alive & Well the next time you're in the Seattle area!

Easy as...

One piece: H&M, Pants: Forever 21, Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

No smoking, except when its in leotard form with open sides. Paired this cool, printed one piece from H&M today with black and white sweatpants for an easy, streamlined look that still has some visual interest. Nothing crazy but still fairly put together for a Monday afternoon (especially considering I spent the majority of the day doing homework). I'm also generally excited to see how this week ends up (and the next few weeks in general) as I had quite the exciting last few days. I  ended up shooting for someone I look up to in the fashion industry after going to a casting on Fairfax on Monday and a fitting in the valley on Wednesday (hint hint if you follow this person you might know who I'm talking about), and also shot a possible cover for FIDM's Mode magazine on Sunday. So stay tuned to see those shots in the future and don't forget to contact me if you want to collaborate on a project or an idea!

PS. Photos shot by the lovely https://instagram.com/theglasscamera/

Coming soon.

Bright Light

Shirt: http://www.hologramcity.net

Even though I tried, I could not escape the constant talk of Valentine's Day (or the floral arrangements on every street corner in this city). So to be at least somewhat festive/sociable for this "holiday" I decided to bring out my furry and (very) pink purse. Bam. A touch of color added to my all white Saturday afternoon outfit. Simple but still with a hint of fun.

My good friend (and puppy owner) Caroline decided to take another route completely and rock a very badass, black look for the day; watch out boys...

PS. If you see a group of girls talking loudly at Roscoes tonight it might be us.

Black Tar Heroine

Black and white at S.A.M

Jacket: Reign Storm

General aesthetic for 2015: less is more.

Simple and streamlined with monochromatic shades. All black with my snow white Air Force 1's.

Shirt & cap: Forever 21

Pants: Sparkle & Fade, Sneakers: Nike

Purse: Forever 21

Something fun is always necessary.

Visited the Seattle Art Museum today especially interested to see the pop art exhibit ending January 11th. Came out with renewed interest for creativity, and a few favorite art pieces in mind. I'm also especially fond of  artists who use modern technology to create items that are almost other worldly and dream like (and probably what one would experience on psychedelics). Jacolby Satterwhite's Country Ball 1989-2012 video struck me as one of a kind and as something I could stare at for a while without attaining any feelings resembling boredom.

A still from the video.

I also loved the art below, from the Warhol inspired hair by Mickalene Thompson, to the amazing fashion magazine/mixed media paintings by Robert Heinecken and the relevant as ever 1980's piece Seduction by Lynn Hershman Leeson. 

Hair Portrait #20

Recto/Verso

Seduction