THE DON'T MESS W/TEXAS STYLE [MEN'S] STYLE MONTH WRAP UP...

Between this blog and Twitter I don't know how many times I've typed this in the last month "JUNE IS MEN'S STYLE MONTH AT WWW.DMWTSTYLE.BLOGPSOT.COM!!!" But the month came and went so fast right? So men (and women who shop for men) I leave you with a sprinkle of summer and a touch of the season ahead! And remember STAY FAR FROM AVERAGE FELLAS!!!

THE HOUSTON VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING...

MEN'S STYLE MONTH could not officially end until I did a write up on Houston native Bryce Kennard. I went to school with Bryce and he was a stylish dude long before his days at Jones Magazine. His style was clean cut and classic back then and it's so good to see he carried his signature style into adulthood. I am very excited to see Bryce doing extremely well for himself. Here's an excerpt about Bryce from JONES MAGAZINE:

"As Ferguson’s right-hand man, Bryce Kennard is Houston’s unofficial man about town. His pieces have appeared in publications such as the Houston Chronicle, Southern Living and the New York Times. Recognizing his brilliant style and charm, Ferguson initially brought on Kennard to cover the social scene in his column “Bryce’s Block,” but has expanded his role to vice president of marketing."

THE HOUSTON SATURDAY...[MALE]

MEN'S STYLE MONTH IS QUICKLY COMING TO AN END HERE AT DMWTS! I gave the guys some and I'm proud of it LOL! Stay far from average   ...R.I.P. MJ!!!

THE FT. WORTH GOSPEL ICON...

First off I have to start off by saying it amazes me how much rapper Plies looks like Kirk Franklin lol

*NOW BACK TO MY REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM*

I'm sure this Ft. Worth native style goes unnoticed but I've been eyeing his wardrobe for years. Mr. Franklin isn't afraid to experiment with velvet (Peep the velvet pants in the 1st photo, velvet is a touchy subject fabric for both male and female lol...but Kirk nails it everytime!) or mixing stripes with polka dots. And how many dudes you know can hit the town with wifey in a tennis sweater, white slacks, and black/white spectator kicks? STAY FAR FROM AVERAGE!

THE HOUSTON PHOTOGRAPHER...

 He got that (photography) work and he grinds harder than ANY dude that I personally know of at this point! He is the dude behind Houston's IIMAGE.IN PHOTOGRAPHY. Clyde has that eye to capture some of the most uncommon things on his Nikon and get them from angles that make them frame worthy (his still life work reminds me of those old school photographers that found joy in capturing the uncommon on film).
 His fashion photography and portrait photography speak volumes as well! The last photo in this write up is a result of Clyde being the Creative Director of a shoot I was glad to be apart of in downtown Houston. Clyde gave me a description of what he wanted the model dressed in from head to toe... I am still excited about that project and it took place months ago! When me and Clyde collide on a fashion level the results are so easy on the eyes (see second to last photo). Hopefully Clyde will hang in there and make a name for himself in Houston and beyond!

See more of Clyde's work here: IIMAGE.IN

THE HOUSTON RAPPER...

  Before naming my wardrobe styling service, SIDE OF STYLE, I researched the word "STYLE" and ran across so many definitions from English to Greek...from a FASHION standpoint to a WRITING stand point...regardless of what definition I came across I will never forget a definition that consisted of only four words- distinctive manner of expression.
  Yesterday, the day after Father's Day, I was bombarded with Father's Day stories from family and friends...some good, some bad. And I noticed, as in a lot of cases these days, the bad out weigh the good. Yesterday I also made my daily Twitter round and as I was reading down my Twitter timeline I came across some words, from a Houston rapper, that stuck out like a sore thumb. And lately his words have been my thoughts exactly. In the days of rappers getting put under a bus for everything they do or say, that one may not agree with, I think when they do or say something good it goes unnoticed. Again the bad out weighs the good!
  I decided to share, with the non Twitter world, what Houston rapper KILLA KYLEON tweeted. And what does this have to do with FASHION STYLE one might ask...my answer is NOTHING lol but you can't remove the fact that Kyleon's tweets are a distinctive manner of expression! (And JUNE IS MEN STYLE MONTH HERE AT DMWTS!)
 Not sure if Kyleon is a father but if he is I hope he passes this on to his young daughter/son or somebody else's young daughter/son. Some may disagree because he used a few choice words but hey...it is what it is. I for sure will be using these tweets as a discussion topic for the youth girls I mentor:

HOW MANY BARBIES IS IT GONNA BE WHY U BISHES CANT BE OPRAHS??


NEVER HEARD A BISH WANTING TO BE ADMIRED AS A SUCCESSFUL BISH ONLY SLUT BIMBOS AND SEX SYMBOLS.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DAY WHEN WOMEN WANTED TO BE SUCCESSFUL LEADERS TEACHERS MOTHERS NOW THEY WANNA BE MODELS VIXENS & DOPEBOY TROPHIES

Follow Killa Kyleon on Twitter here: KYLEON'S TWITTER

HEY DADDY...

Shouts out to the SNEAKER dad, the PREP dad, the SUIT dad, the BLUE DRESS SHOE dad, and the ON DECK dad...we appreciate you...we salute you...we hope there will be more like you! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY FELLAS!!!

THE HOUSTON FREELANCE ARTIST...

Carlos, a freelance artist from Houston by way of Philly, is a real laid back simple dude...and he wanted a laid back simple look for these photos back in December 2009. I styled him and he was able to remain in his comfort zone...a little plaid, simple stripes, cardigan, Chambray (which is a Spring fabric but I couldn't resist mixing it with a long john...broke the rules LOL), worn look desert boots, leather, and some accessories is all a MAN needs to style but stay in that laid back comfort zone.

 

THE DESOTO WARDROBE STYLIST/DESIGNER...[MAN]...

DeSoto...a city in Dallas County, Texas is home to Wardrobe Stylist/Designer MIGUEL THE IMAGE GURU! Now who said you had to be from a MAJOR CITY to have MAJOR STYLE? Miguel is proof that having style, in this form, is a gift...paint brush/paint, pastel pigments, canvas is to artist = clothes, textiles, accessories is to Miguel. See more of his work HERE 

THE HOUSTON WEEKENDER...[MAN]...

THAT HOUSTON WORK...

That Houston work [man] from SIDE OF STYLE'S look book. See more looks [for men] by clicking HERE and HERE

THE HOUSTON CLUBGOER [MALE]...

Not sure if they're from TEXAS but these dudes added a touch of style to whatever Houston club they were in...I'm sure. I THANK THEM for the style buffet...thanks for the Chambray, thanks for the Aqua, thanks for the Gold Buttons and White Piping, thanks for the Magenta over the Black/White Gingham. SHOUT OUT TO THESE DUDES FOR STAYING FAR FROM AVERAGE!

THE HOUSTON MIXER...MALE...

A mix of: White V-Neck, Camo Cargos, Vintage Snap Cap, and Mickey...stay far from average!