Philadelphia Indulgence x Strawberries

This is what a great day taste like

STATE OF THE ART

It's been a long time. I've been praying and asking for guidance. I have gone through so many storms and obstacles over the past few years. These trails and tribulations God has put me through were only meant to make me a better person and a stronger individual. There are great things in store for me, my family, and my friends. The growth process can be challenging at times, but faith, dedication and hard work will help you endure and overcome. I "Blacked Out" so hard to the point that I had to "Play It By Ear". I took some time away and came back "New & Improved". Soon I will address you all and convey the current "State Of The Art". -Black

The Step

"Take it back like Black, but I mean Corey..."-Black Spade

Growing up, this was my favorite hairstyle. It's crazy to me that kids today try to rock this same cut. It looked good in 1992. I'm praying this haircut doesn't make a comeback though. I did this joking around before I hacked my hair off. Do not attempt this if you don't remember watching Super Dave.

ANTWON ♦ HELICOPTER

Don't know how I found this video, but it's probably the dopest thing I have seen in a while.

The Poet

Been seeing these circulate, figured I would make one. Enjoy

LITTLE BOY: OFF | GROWN MAN: ON

I been embracing this whole concept of getting older lately, and to be quite honest, its kind cool. I personally don't see myself as a style expert, nor do I have the devotion to tell other grown men how to dress, but I do get complimented on my attire quite often. to say the least, I just try to dress my age.

My girlfriend found this awesome men's camel blazer at the thrift store on her lunch break one afternoon last fall and I finally decided to free it out the closet. This is the outcome.

WHAT I GOT ON:
Jacket: Thrifted Teverton Camel Blazer: $8
Shirt: EXPRESS Extra Slim Fitted 1MX: $59.95
Tie: Thrifted Oscar De La Renta: $2
Pants: H&M Slim Fit: $15
Shoes: Johnston&Murphy Aldrich II Captoe: $275 (but I got em for $14 at the thrift sto')

Whitney Houston I Have Nothing (Beautiful Fade Tribute) - Teresajenee x KevinK

This is a very soothing cover of I Have Nothing. TJ and Kevin made this song very intimate. Whitney is smiling, I know I am.

RIP WHITNEY HOUSTON

Feels like every week I am posting a Rest In Paradise blog. So many great people are passing over. Makes life that much more perishable. Gotta savor these moments here. RIP Whitney, you will definitely be missed.

How To Wash Your Face

So the other day I noticed I had a few gray hairs in my nostrils and couldn't believe my eyes. I am aging. Its a harsh reality to deal with, but I ain't trippin'. Just means I'm becoming a man, and as a man, its certain things I do:

I pay bills
I work
I take out the trash
I use my girlfriend's face soap.

Let's keep it real, I don't want to look like the world has got the best of me at 29. So what I dabble in her products. She uses that stuff to stay young looking for me, the least I can do is continue looking like the guy she saw when she met me a few years ago. Its nothing wrong with me using her exfoliation brush to loosen up any possible ingrown hairs in my beard, or applying some Apricot Scrub to get that gym sweat off my face... is it?

If it is a problem, so be it. All's I know is that stuff makes me feel clean. It's not like I'm sleeping in a face mask, I'm just trying to keep my hygiene up to par.

Fellas, don't be afraid to use that soap in that Desert Essence bottle.