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Apolis Activism Mini Stipe Officer Shirt

The deets:
- 4 oz. pinpoint oxford cloth
- Natural river shell buttons
- Hidden button down collar
- Box-pleated chest pockets
- Epaulets
- Hand crafted in New Jersey

Making his move from Cleveland to Miami complete, Miami Heat superstar LeBron James has purchased a Coconut Grove bayfront home for $9 million, records show.

The Miami Heat’s LeBron James has bought a three-story mansion overlooking Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove for $9 million.

The sale closed on Nov. 12, county records show. The transaction was first reported by real estate broker Alex Shay on Nov. 19 on his Miami Real Estate Blog.

Shay said a previous owner of the home had contacted him after he heard that the basketball star bought the property.

The 12,178-square-foot estate, at 3590 Crystal View Ct., has six bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms and boasts water views from every room. There’s a wine cellar, library, home theater, three-car garage and guest house.

Outside, there’s an infinity pool and bar and a dock that can fit two 60-foot yachts.

Wine cellar

Home theater

Dock for 2 yachts

Laundry room

Bathroom/Spa

Kitchen

Today I decided to switch it up and post Fashion Don’t’s instead of Fashion Do’s. Hope these atrocities never find their way into your wardrobes. Enjoy!

Feather Sandals

Bernhard Willhelm

Dior Homme

Raf Simons

Rick Owens

Shell Sandals

And in my opinion, the worst of all, not aesthetically speaking but more of a personal affront because I’ve actually seen this bag being worn with my own two eyes.

“Jacobs by Marc Jacobs for Marc by Marc Jacobs in collaboration with Marc jacobs for Marc by Marc Jacobs”!!

I know I haven’t posted much on here recently, other than the occasional Sample Sale announcement and an Alex McQ tribute, but “life has gotten in the way” as the old saying goes.  I hope to update more frequently, but no promises. Regardless, I have stumbled upon a few blogworthy items which I’ll share for your enjoyment.

Brooks Brothers Cashmere Cardigan Sweater Jacket

Mister Freedom Road Champ Boots (collab w/J Crew)

MYKITA x Bernard Willhelm limited-edition Franz24k sunglasses

Band of Outsiders Shawl Collar Dinner Jacket

Dior Homme Sneakers

Maison Martin Margiela Line 14 Leather Jacket

“When you see a woman wearing McQueen, there’s a certain hardness to the clothes that makes her look powerful… It kind of fends people off. You have to have a lot of balls to talk to a woman wearing my clothes.”
- Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen died yesterday, at the far-too-young age of 40.  What a great loss to the world of fashion.  I really admired his designs.  The man had talent.  It was no accident that he won the British Designer of the Year award four times.   I loved his seemingly unapologetic rebellious streak (the self-described “pink sheep of the family”).   He certainly earned his reputation for controversy and shock tactics.   He dared you to question, “How far is too far?”  It is that awakening of fearlessness he tried to capture, and he did so beautifully.

And those runway shows.  Wow.  I’ll never forget when I first saw them.  A lot of designers try to push the envelope when it comes to their runway shows, but none could touch his.  They were unlike any other - shipwreck recreations, human chess games and life-size holograms (of my favorite supermodel Kate Moss, no less!).

My favorite McQueen show was from 1999, when Shalom Harlow wore white ball-gown down the catwalk and was subsequently jet-sprayed by two robots.  Unbelievable.

And oh how the celebs loved his designs.  Carrie Bradshaw, Olivia Wilde, Sookie Stackhouse, the First Lady.  And, of course, Lady Gaga.  Lady Gaga wouldn’t have her notoriety if not for McQueen, that’s for sure.  He made her, in a sense.

R.I.P. to a master of provocation, boldness, showmanship, creativity, and fashion brilliance.  Today I’m wearing my McQueen skull-print scarf as a sign of respect and appreciation of your talent.

See Alexander McQueen’s 2006 fashion show on his website:
http://alexandermcqueen.com/int/en/corporate/archive2006_aw_womens.aspx