PERFECT PICK: SAINT LAURENT ZIPPERED TOP SWEATSHIRT

$690 FROM SSENSE

     So  on Sunday I went to the Saint Laurent store in Soho (which actually caught me off guard because the signage had the YSL logo on it and put me under the impression that Saint Laurent was no more) and  after walking around the extremely minimal space with marble everywhere, I stumbled upon the mens section and THOUGHT I saw one of the first pieces Heidi Slimane did for the brand which I loved, but turned out to be a poo new season version I didn't like. Well VOILA, because of course SSENSE was reading my mind and restocked on the sweatshirt. It's so, SO simple yet utilizes the idea of a zipper in such an interesting way going across the chest, almost like a railroad track. I love it, and purchasing it will DEFINELETY be on my bucket list. BTW, don't forget to vote for me in the Mr. Porter Global Style Competition!

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8 COATS TO CONSIDER FOR FALL AND WINTER : WOMENS

So, just like that the weather is back to brisk. So now its time to throw away all your tank tops and save up for a nice coat or leather that will keep you from freezing your ass off. I finally purchased this Zara coat that I featured a few posts earlier, and I'm absolutely in love with it, even more when I'm wearing it. Out of all the pieces I picked out I'm probably most obsessed with the Proenza Schouler placket coat due to its really unique cut and graphic print on the front. 2nd place goes to the Acne Studios shearling jacket at a whopping $2500. Either way, theeir all great coats and all from SSENSE. BTW, don't forget to vote for me in the Mr. Porter Global Style Competition!

MACKAGE FUR DOWN COAT - $850

MARNI EDITION SHEARLING TECHNICAL COAT - $1690

TOO BROKE FOR THIS : RICK OWENS WILD ALLIGATOR LEATHER JACKET

$53,925 FROM SSENSE

5 NEW ARRIVALS FROM SSENSE.COM

       I'm noticing alot more new arrivals for fall are debuting on SSENSE, and the pieces keep getting better and better. Most of the new arrivals I haven't seen in other stores, and they're really starting to carry more emerging designers and diffusion lines (such as J Brand Ready to Wear and Roksanda Ilincic) with even more unique pieces that I'll need for a top secret VIP event with vampires in Transylvania (if they do exist). Or maybe you'll snag this Roksanda creation for part of someones  Halloween costume. Either way you'll look good.

ALEXANDER WANG DARK GREEN CHELSEA BOOTS - $595

PERFECT PICK: CONVERSE X JOHN VARVATOS SNAKESKIN ALL STARS

$145 FROM SSENSE

                From the SECOND I laid my eyes on these, I HAD to have them (and ended up buying them last week :D). I don't believe it's actual snake, but for the price its definitely worth it. In person it has phenomenal snake-print details and the rubber cap toe and sole has a worn look to give off the Varvatos look. The scales are etched on, so I'm sure as time progresses they'll slightly peel to give off a more snake feel. Perfect for ANY wardrobe, and for the price. They also have them here in a dark snakeskin.

(IMAGE VIA SSENSE)

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9 WILD PGP'S FROM SSENSE.COM

     What's a PGP? It's not a drug, it's not a disease and it's definitely not this. It's my very crafty shorthand for print, graphic or pattern.

 Ever since Givenchy started showing prints in their menswear, it's gotten wildly popular with the rest of the fashion world. Especially when artists like Rihanna are seen wearing entire menswear looks that are a complete print. We may not get the most original styles from lower priced brands, but if you're willing to invest in a unique quality piece, the styles below may be right up your alley. Check them out while I'm getting this Mary Katrantzou needs to make sneakers petition going.

THE TOP 10 MENS BAGS FROM SSENSE.COM

SO.... I'm not much of a man bag kinda guy, but for some reason this season designers are putting out some of the best bags I've seen in a while... pieces that are more desirable to me than sneakers (and sneakers are a OBSESSION of mine.).I'm looking for another manbag myself since I kinda want something a little fresher than the Jack Spade bag I've carried around for almost 2 years. The menswear handbags have shapes that are more masculine and in darker, more textured leathers that don't come off as feminine, which is a plus because I (and most men) probably won't want to walk around with a Pink Birkin with heart charms falling from the clasp.Another twist is backpack styles that have prints, unique-shaped pocket and zipper placements, and more camper backpack styles (wider, more rectangular styles opposed to standard vertical shapes). Of course I'm a SSENSE fanatic, so below are the top 10 mens bags from them that I'm sure will not last for sale season.

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA CAMEL DUFFLE IN PALE SLATE GREY

$1325

STELLA MCCARTNEY'S FALABELLA X I CANT BELIEVE IT'S NOT LEATHER

HUNGER GAMES STYLE

PERFECT PICK: LADY GAGA APPLAUSE SINGLE COVER

There it is. The single cover for Lady Gaga's new single "Applause" from her album ARTPOP. I personally think its a very well art directed album cover. The typograhy on the bottom reminds me of the same typeface used on Prince's "Purple Rain artwork, and the styling of the photograph is similar to Dior Haute Couture circa 2003.