BUT, don’t fret…a new “prahjek” have been in the works…i am working on branding. yup, a clothing brand (with a spanking new and official name of course)! the brand will tie all the things that are important to me (…which i can’t really say in public just yet. if you’re a love-one of mine, you know exactly what those are) so, keep a look out for updates on FB and Twitter.

with that said, ALOHA and SALAMAT…for now.

don’t forget to Live.Laugh.Love…your life!

postscript:  this website will still be up so, feel free to browse anytime.

to start of twenty-eleven, here’s a brand new prahjek (for the new readers, it means DIY) made by yours truly

inspiration: Open Front Mesh Sweatshirt by Corpus

and for those that don’t know me. here’s a song that pretty much sums up who i am.

“i’m just a simple man…i like funny things…i like beans and rice” :)

As far as dance classes go, I usually take my homies’ at IDA Hollywood on Thursday Nights. Come dance, support, and live for once.

From L to >

Aubrey (6-7pm), Isaac (7-8pm), Anika (8-9pm), Ricky (9-10pm); Beto “NiCo” (Wed 6-7pm)

So music, a lot of people say that they LOVE all types of music. I on the other hand could only appreciate some of them (R&B, Hip Hop, Christian R&B, Reggae, House, Broadway, some Electro, Smooth Jazz, etc; Dubstep and Techno make me anxious). Now, in order for me to LOVE a certain song…the song has to move me. That would be another post…cuz this could get wordy.

I’ve been going to a lot of “House” parties lately and I realized that I’ve really missed it. House is the type of music that you can just…dance. I remember when I used to go clubbing in Seattle and we would hit this club that plays Deep House…and man I would just go off in my own corner. Loved it.

Speaking of House music, check out Tony Nuccio’s and Deepswing’s new release “Glory”. I had the pleasure of listening to one of Tony’s rough cut and it was great then but, it’s even sycker now. Every track is dope but my favorite is the Lovely Mix. Read about the release at Feel The Glory or visit Tony’s website.

Bob your head like everyone is watching.

Check out the tank I made Tony (you can’t really see details on the pic but, it had some cool patch work on the front). Yup, it’s made by yours truly and I def have more Prahjeks in store…stay with me.

Onto this post, check out Gaybydedios and Jessica Currie rocking the SS 10 MOTO VEST, giving you the night time look.  Thanks for the pics guys!

AND for a treat.  A Messy Style Collabo by yourstrulymoi and Badmutha

Ok, enough sappiness and more happYness.

A few new Prahjeks:

• Sleeveless Inspired Shirt
• New Ankle Boots
• I lost 22 lbs (woot woot).  No, I did not do crack or starved myself.  Hit me up for details, no worries…I work in the nutrition industry remember? (I lost weight the healthiest way that worked for me)

Celebrated my LA BDay dinner at The Must Bar in DTLA.  Orchestrated by Tangstar and a BadMutha

And of course… MJ’s

And then finally…Vegas with the Dingles

• More pictures of the extravaganza here (including our VIP XS Access). Photo credits:  Rolling Blackouts, Milany, Shhitsmarie, Jennifer, and Gaybydedios.

So, I’ve been wanting new shoes and I haven’t really gotten a chance to shop.  So what did I do? Voila

Photography by BadMutha and Yours Truly

(On Me: SS10 Motor Vest, Plain White Hanes undershirt, Cut Off/Rolled Up Levis, Grey Hanes Socks, Thrifted Hurache, Oliver Peoples Sunglasses, and TopMan Two Fingered Alligator Ring – a gift from a Bad Mutha.

On BadMutha: SS10 Motor Vest and whatever she had in her studio, same accessories though)

So, last year I made a Summer Tuxedo, which I basically trimmed the sleeves of a thrifted tuxedo jacket to a short sleeve length.  Well this SS10 (since it’s still kind of cold-which gives me a reason to layer-because I’m PHAT) I bring to you a Motor Vest.

This vest could be worn by itself to show your guns during the day or wear it as a second layer at night.  The fabric is of this Lightweight Grey Jersey Knit so, it’s perfect for this current Socal weather.

You may notice that it might look asymmetrical…but, it is. Short at the back and longer in the front, almost like a mullet? Anyway, it’s asymmetrical with an asymmetrical zipper.

I’m thinking of making one in lightweight denim with frayed edges.  We’ll see.

You like?  Hit me up :)

• The Process:

This took me 8 hours to complete. No, not all in one sitting…I spent 4 days (2 hours/day) working on it.  And guess what? I didn’t even have to tear anything up to use as a pattern. Say what?????? WORD.

Boredom almost got the best of me last night until I went happy-feet-crazy studding and spiking. *whew*

Oh ps, these were just a spur of the moment Prahjeks. I’ll be posting more stuff…maybe this weekend.

▼ Broderr’s Fries

▼ Adrian’s Pickles

Prahjeks (gold drop crotch pants) is up on U.P. (The Uniform Project) “Golden Goodbye to the Noughties“!!!

The Uniform Project is known to be this year’s (2009-2010) most sustainable and humane fashion project.  They were also nominated for 2009 People’s Design Award.

The idea basically goes like this.  To wear 1 dress for the whole year (I’m day #245).  Well, 7 identical dresses but of the same design.  They (Sheena – mastermind and Eliza – dressmaker) would recreate the look by accessorizing and adding layers to the dress.  Cool huh? HOWEVER, the most cool thing about this project is the Akanksha Foundation fundraiser.  “At the end of the year, all contributions will go toward Akanksha’s School Project to fund uniforms and other educational expenses for children living in Indian slums.” DOUBLE WORD UP POINTS!

I’m so happy and proud to partake in this project.  Cheers to TwentyTen!!!  Yeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaay!

To Eliza, Sheena, and to the whole U.P. Team, THANK YOU!!!  When Eliza said that Prahjeks will be featured in your “very special date”, I had no idea it would be New Years Eve.  AAAAAAH!!!  :))))))))

Special thanks to ROOKSIEDEAR for sharing and for the motivation.

For more info click here:  The Uniform Project

(images and video by The Uniform Project)