Marshall Finds

Usually I don't buy clothes at Marshall's or Ross or any other store like them. These off-price stores, though they sell "brand names for a good values" (I'm not sure if that's their actual slogan, but I swear they always use derivatives of "brand names" or "value"), quite simply lack good selections in wear. They friggin suck at stocking clothes is what I am trying to say. However, it is true that, once in a rarer-than-usual blue moon, one will find a good deal. Well, today, being dragged into Chicago's Marshall's along the Magnificent Mile by my mother, I found two pretty decent items.



First, I found the yellow chinos pictured above from Ralph Lauren's Rugby line for $4.99! "Wait, what? Yellow chinos? Just how the hell will you wear them, Jon," you may ask (if you are there). They're a pretty daring wear-it's true-but imagine this shit in a blue blazer/BD for SS. That way you will also see my huge sartorial balls bouncing in the bulge through the summer heat. I'm sorry for that image.



Also, looking through RL's Rugby online can lead to finding some questionable items. Normally, Ralph Lauren can add some creative but interesting flares to their clothes; but Rugby takes it on a whole 'nother level. For example, why the fuck is some guy wearing a cricket jacket for dinner? What kind of bullshit is that? Nobody with proper manner would be caught wearing sportswear in a respectable establishment. That shit belonged out in the field, son.

Yet, the pants are pretty great considering the price I got them for. And I can't disagree with a brand that tries to sell classic menswear to newer audiences. Also, they're pretty slim, but I'm a young guy so I should be able to pull that off, right?



Now imagine my excitement when I found another pretty decent accessory: a Kangol wool driving cap! But, what is Kangol? Well, I didn't know at the store either but I looked at the back and it said, "100% Pure Virgin Wool (!)" added with an official Wool Mark so it must be worthwhile, especially when it's $14.99. Apparently, with further research, Grandmaster Flash helped make the cap into a hip-hop classic so Fuckin' A. Plus, I think I look awesome in it.

(At first, I thought about adding a picture but I was like nah)

Then, what did I learn today? Well, I learned to make the most of what I have with opportunities. If it weren't for my mom pestering me to look in the Men's section, I wouldn't have these two items added into my wardrobe. It also helps when you don't have to pay for them. Now, I still wouldn't recommend people going into off-price stores to find clothes. It was a pretty hard experience still trying to find these two items. I searched for a while and these were all I came up with. Compared to Thrift Store shopping, good finds are as rare as double rainbows, I guess. Yet, if you are there and are being forced to look around, go right ahead! You may end up finding a good (brand) for a high (read:decent) value like me.

Space Graffiti!

Hey guys,

I think it has been close to a year since I made my last post. I don't really have any reasons for not doing so, other than school and work. Those are lame reasons though considering that I've made two separate blags since then. In fact, I'm pretty sure each of the Three Genius Minds have their own blags and whatnot.

Although, I don't think that will stop me from occasionally posting. Actually, I think you (if any of you are out there) will read more of my posts than the other two. It's just like the good old days!

So, here's a continuation of those Facebook graffiti posts I made such as "A Personal Hobby" or "One." Looking back, I kinda feel like a douche for posting such work for the blatant reason of fishing some compliments. Hell, I still think I may be, but that's not really the point. I'm saying that I will start posting again and my first post in a while is a callback to previous posts about my lame arts. Okay?

So, enjoy some motherfucking space

LEVI's

Levi's jeans can be described as one of the most iconic brands in American culture. Started out as a brand that was worn by miners, it soon became something that everyone was drawn to. The 1960's-70's was known to be the blue jean era, and it was during this time that Levi's really set off. Now I don't know too too much about the history of Levi's, but I'm sure getting there. One thing for sure is the change overtime of the "Red Tab" found on all Levi's products. Anything from before 1971 had tags that read "LEVI'S" with the capital letter E, but they have switched it up to "Levi's" till this day. Another good thing to note is that they went from a single side "LEVI'S" labelled red tab to a double side labelled red tab in 1955 when they introduced their boxier fitting 501s. Anyways here is a jacket I went on a hunt for today and as of now I am in love with it.

Everybody, Embrace Mr. Kanye West For Who He Is.

(via Pigeons&Planes)

It's Dora The MOTHERFUCKING Explorer!

The Break-Up Song.

Final Days