Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Just a few pictures....

Tattoo Placement of the Day: Ears!

On the back of the actual ear is my favorite. Thoughts?

Gladiators and Fringes

I wear them out every single summer. I must walk "hard", stomp or run through piles of gravel because when September rolls around, the sandals that I purchased at the beginning of the summer look like I've had them for years. While going through my spring and summer clothing in preparation to transition to my favorite seasons...I realized that my sandals were no longer wearable. The soles were separated from the foot bed, the straps were destroyed, and the buckles were a bit faulty...therefore the time has come to purchase something new. 

I'm sure you all have figured out that I really love shoes. Cinderella is proof that a good pair of shoes can change your life. On a personal note, I have had back issues all of my life, so I constantly search for shoes with support (hence my love of sneakers) because a bad pair of shoes can ruin my day. Feet are the foundation of our bodies and we must treat them with care!

Anyway...I decided to check Zara out to see what they had and surprisingly I found two options that work well for my slightly arched feet. Zara and I have not always gotten along when it comes to good support and my feet, but they did pretty well with these two options below. 

Leather Roman Sandal

$99.90

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Fringed Leather Flat Sandal

$89.90

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Flower Child at Heart

I'm a flower child at heart, my favorite color is black, and a blatant sneaker head. So when the Aloha Pack was released I was overjoyed! The Aloha pack consists of a few of Nike's classic designs as well as a few modern entries. Unfortunately there was a limited release in the United States, but if you're willing to spend a little extra money then you can order them from Size (UK sneaker site) or purchase one of the releases on eBay. Unfortunately they've only been released in women...HOWEVER...if you're male and can get your foot into one of the larger women sizes...I would still purchase them because they're that dope. See the released items below!

Nike Women's Huarache

Nike Women's Cortez

Nike Women's Roshe

Nike Women's Air Max 1 

Nike Pegasus 83 

Nike Women's Dunk Hi

Senso-ble Heels

You may or may not be familiar with the brand Senso. Established in 1980, SENSO is an Australian footwear brand originally founded by husband and wife duo, Scarlett and Kim Meller. The Meller’s three daughters, Alicia, Imogen & Skye, have since joined the family business and have added a fresh and youthful confidence.

"Senso stays true to its vision of bringing you shoes with a point-of-view, an edge, a touch of fun and a distinguished sense of effortless style."

So today I bring to you the Riley V by Senso.
Price: $189.95
Colors: Chalk Leopard Pony
Description: Crafted from printed pony skin, the cut out sandals feature a single strap to the vamp and a lace up front. Set upon a chunky four inch heel with durable outsole and contrast detail.

Hey Jovita!

Shoe of the Day

Jovita by Jeffrey Campbell

Price: $165.00

Description: Perforated black leather open toe wedge. Perfect for the spring. Moderate heel in my opinion (3.75").

Not a Gladiator...

 ...but these are cool! I've been searching for a gladiator sandal that would accommodate my non-existent calves. The reason these caught my eye are solely due to the adjustable straps! Some people have issues with their calves being to wide but I am on the other end of the spectrum. I also like that the shoes are under $100. I'm always on a budget, because at times my "coin game is weak" (thanks Francesca for the phrase). Not usually a fan of Steve Madden shoes because his shoes usually hurt my feet. However, I am willing to try these out.
Brand: Steve Madden
Price: $99.95
Purchase here.
Colors Available: Chestnut Suede and Black Suede

~Ola

Tattoo Placement of the Day: Calves!

Back of the calf. Thoughts?

Kaytranada

I wish I was I was an employee at SoundCloud. My specific job would be to listen to the various artists registered on the site and choose my favorites for my friends and I to ride around the city and blast in my car. I want someone to pay me for this...wishful thinking? 

While perusing through artists on SoundCloud I came across the producer Kaytranada, formally known as Kaytradamus. I didn't realize that I'd heard his music before. He produced a track called 'Sober Thoughts' by GoldLink that I play constantly and he has created a plethora of dope remixes to some of my favorite songs. His latest release with Vic Mensa is what really caught my attention.
Haitian born and Canadian raised, I think I've found a gem. He's got tons of followers already, but he definitely deserves more. Check out his page here.

 

Azekel

Artist: AZEKEL

Name: Azekel Adesuyi

Origin: East London, United Kingdom 

Nationality: Nigerian (Of course this excites me because I'm Nigerian)

   Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Producer

He recently released New Romance, which includes the B-side Holy Matrimony. Azekel has released one solo EP Circa, and is currently working on a full length project.

My favorite song: New Romance 

Check him out on SoundCloud here.