pants, hoodie, jacket by diesel black gold | bag by louis vuitton | shades by gucci – march 2010
Unbelievable to think that two years ago, on this day, I logged unto Blogger for the first time and posted my very first post. Back then, I would have never imagined that IYBC would ever turn into the Internet destination that it has become. Obviously, so much has happened in my life since those days. It truly feels like those were simpler times.
This is not a fashion blog. When I originally conceptualized the idea of having an online web-log, or blog as we call them now, my only intention was to find a creative and solid outlet to record my life and share it both with those around me and possibly with people all over the world who would find some interest in my daily happenings. As is obvious with the earlier posts, I blogged primarily about where my interest was. When I was under the impression that my entire world revolved around sneakers, I would post about shoe releases, new colorways and locations for purchase. When it was time to buy my new car, the blog was all about the latest and greatest in the automobile industry.
When I click back on my Style-Staples even from eight months ago, I laugh at what I considered back then to be so fashionable; Smet shirts, Converse shoes, True Religion jeans, etc etc. Not that there’s anything wrong with those who choose to dress that way, but its not the runway-inspired look I am going for. But isn’t that one of the greatest joys of fashion? Its constant evolution which pushes us to continually change how we choose to present ourselves to the world. So as is obvious, my life has recently consisted of fashion and anything to do with it.
All those old outfits and all these ruthless comments aren’t deleted from my blog because at the end of the day, every single thing comes together to create the person that I am today. I am so proud of where I have come, where I am headed, and I am so grateful for every single experience in my life.
The past two months have been incredibly straining on me as a person. The suicide of my 30-year-old uncle and the birth of the daughter of one of my best friends, happening in the same day, left me shocked and not exactly sure how to feel. A lot of praying, a lot of going for coffee, a lot of self-reflection, a whole lot of everything somehow worked together to get me through the difficult, confusing and uncertain times. I had already booked and planned for my birthday trip to Las Vegas, which was ultimately amazing, and much-needed.
This weekend, I did a total over-haul on absolutely everything in my room and pretty much in my life. Literally packed three boxes full of denim, shoes, shorts, tee-shirts, and even a Gucci pouch, to send to a consignment store. Gave my little brother four pairs of deadstock sneakers and 14 hats, along with countless hoodies. Went through receipts and itineraries from my trips to Guyana, to the Dominican Republic, to Europe. Went through old Lookbooks that have been piling up on my shelf. I organized my iTunes, my iPhoto, went through old emails. It just felt fitting that at the cusp of my two year relationship with this online journal, I would drastically rearrange and reorganize my life. It feels like I just went on a shopping spree, because everything I own, every tee-shirt, every ring, every pair of socks, has been sorted, decided on and put into a new place. Seriously, if you find yourself in a fashion rut, just reorganize your closet. So simple.
At the end of the day, all that matters is that you’re happy; with those that surround you, with what you’re doing, and with how you’re feeling. Most importantly, remember to look good while enjoying that happiness. I’ve truly discovered who my friends are, how much my family means to me, and just how important this whole fashion thing is. Thanks IYBC, for showing me all that and much more. Who knows whats to come in the next two years?
myself & little brother in the burning heat in downtown toronto – may 2010
