Man Crush Mondays - The Men of Lookbook

Dejon Marquise

Ladies. Ladies. Ladies. I think all of us who have an undying bond with the art of fashion can most certainly agree that there is just something so breathtaking about a man who appreciates our art the way we do. And the ones who sport it well have definitely stolen our hearts. We that know a man with impeccable visual tastes in colors and patterns most assuredly has a refined taste for a certain kind of beauty in his women. Women are art - it's about time someone realized it, right? But let's face it girls. Our world of fashion definitely owes it to the men who are responsible for some of our favorite looks today, as a majority of the great designers in our industry are men. So thanks boys! This one's for you.

It's getting cold outside...but you can warm me up boo.

Marcel Floruss

Marcel Floruss

Gian Maria Sainato

Marc Galobardes

Frank Lin

Dejon Marquise

I'm sorry guys, but this is some fine print.

Quan Mai

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Bobby Raffin

Faissal Yartaa

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Marcel Floruss

 A man. In. A. Suit. Or. Blazer.

Chimed Altandush

Denny Balmaceda

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Jesse Maricic

Kiko Cagayat

Rahmen Goktug

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 I like your hat, boy.

Faissal Yartaa

Patrick Pankalla

Kiko Cagayat

Ahmed Imodroug

Dake Hu

Ahmed Imodroug

It is so refreshing to see men with an eye for the arts. And let me just say, you all have done it well! Stay tuned for more up and coming looks from the men of LookBook. And ladies: you're welcome.

Chimed Altandush

Photos provided by: LookBook.nu

The Big White Hat

I don't know about you...but after most Thursday nights, Olivia Pope just entices me to be an all around  better person. And I don't just mean in kicking butt and taking names - I mean in confidence, exerting womanly power, and of course, in fashion. Her stylist is for the show is a god. I believe we can all agree her simple and chic, yet professional style is absolutely perfect from head to toe. So today, this post is for all my gladiators who Take the Stares in all that they do. I'm putting on my white hat in celebration of the lovely Olivia Pope.

Yes, it's fall. Yes, this is a very summery outfit. But it was one of the first days since fall has started where it has been truly and utterly nice outside. So I had to take advantage of this weather and throw on a crop with blue stripes and soak up this beautiful weather. Plus, I just love how they compliment these vintage, high waisted pants. And Besides. I make my own rules when it comes to this fashion thing.  

The big white hat. Not just good for the beach.

 I've had these red, peep toe wedges forever! And I plan on keeping it that way.

 This statement necklace is great because of it's ability to be versatile with so many colors and so many outfits such as this one!

 My oversized, rhinestone ring plays off my statement necklace well and shines so brightly in this kind of sunlight. I have a love affair with bling if you couldn't already tell.

You know. I had never really thought of myself as an Olivia Pope kind of girl until someone very close to my heart told me I reminded him of her. While Liv has some big shoes to fill, I did start noticing a lot of similar qualities of character that we share. We both have an extreme passion for what we do, we aren't too fond of the word "no", and we both have this uncanny, constant to desire to always want to fix things. Is it a coincidence my big white was actually a gift from him, too? I'd like to think so.

Shirt - by Divided by H&M (H&M)
Pants - by One Step Up (Goodwill)
Hat - by Sun N' Sand (gift)
Shoes - by Jessica Simpson (Plato's Closet)
Ring - (Forever 21)
Necklace - (Charlotte Russe)

 Photography by Joy Etuk