Preparing for COGIC Aim 2015!!!!

      I am super excited about Aim coming up in just a few weeks, I've started packing already. Well not really packing but pulling looks together. I was in search over a few Blazers and I stumbled upon this incredible vintage green plaid blazer. This green makes such a bold statement I couldn't leave it so I purchased it. Now being that I am a size 44L and the blazer is a 42R, I pulled it for a client going to the same convention.

   I paired it with these incredible black flat front, European cut (slim fit) pants from H&M for 34.98 on clearance. Creates a great shillouette as long as you get your size. I recommend getting them a size bigger and have them tailored to your body.

      I also put it with these incredible patent leather Calvin Klein Guilford Loafers. I have been in love with patent leather for the past two years (not the other type of leather, we are saved over here). I prefer a good Mezlan shoe, my favorite foot wear designer but these Calvin Klien are great for a summer convention and day/evening wear. It won't cause you to break the bank either to purchase a pair.

      Of course a few accessories to add to this look. An amazing crisp, white, Monogramed wide spread collar by Paul Fredrick. My dad introducede to these great menswear designers. I now buy all my white shirts from them. A great silver tie bar I would choose instead of a gold bar. This one you can get from Target for $10.00. 

      A great solid black tie will do, nothing to fancy because the jacket is doing all of the talking and it's talking real good. A friend of mine in NY by the name of Daniel (@soedesigns on Instagram) makes incredible ties at incredible prices. Definitely check him out. Your tie should be that of good quality material with some weight to it. Happy Socks are the only providers for sock ministry to me. All this extra other stuff the saints are doing, they just need to keep it in their shoes. I personally would do a simple sheer silk men's dress sock to keep the clean lines. Of course I can't forget a great lapel flower by Carraway Concepts. The black really pulls the blazer in with the rest of the look. 

  

    Last but not least, the one piece that will bring everything together. This incredible hat by Mr Sax himself. I love the height of the crown, the brim is not to wide, and the colors are very bold but masculine. These days we have to many men wearing Sheillies, but that's a different blog for a different day. Definitely check out Mr. Sax at saxultd.com to view his entire collection. 

AIM here I come!!!!!!

Modernizing your Vintage St John!

Ok so I've been trying to work on a website so I've been blogging and selling anging vintage pieces on my IG Blog (@thee_vintage_guy check me out) but I have so much more to offer than what IG can give me room for. So therefore I'm back!!!

Ok how to modernize your vintage St John or as I would simply call it a "John". I think it's a New York thing, being that I'm from Brooklyn. Now every old John isn't a vintage John and every vintage John isn't a good John, so just doing pick up anything. It was to give a shillouette the is flattering and modern, a great pattern (nothing to retro), great structure, and an all around sounding piece.

I found this amazing piece at a consignment store I shop in here in Atlanta. They carry mostly high end designers, such as CHANEL ☺️, Gucci ☺️, Escada ☺️, and of course St John 😱!!!! Every churchy girls favorite name!!

    

    This is the time your don't have to do a  green shoe and a green purse and green this and green that. They offer right on the dress an amazing crayon box where you can choose from to accessorize this incredible vintage piece. 

        These amazing bi-color ankle strap gem encrusted pumps are everything to my life!! They absolutely add so much color and flare to this dress. They are by Dsquared and you can find them at Saks or on Dsquared website, where they have an incredible fall/winter and spring/summer line out of shoes that are to BUY FOR. (no die for shoes over here in holiness lol). 

      And here is just a bag that speaks to all generations! My grandmother would love this, my mother would adore this, and my sister would be glad to have this incredible piece of luxury. Clearly this bag bring the whole outfit together. I would just carry it and have nothing it because it's just MIGHTY all by itself! 

(If you are interested in purchasing this vintage St John please email me at thevintageguy87@gmail.com)

Here are just a few pieces I thought you could also pull this dress off for a less dressy look. An amazing metallic gold Guisseppi heel, metallic gold textured clutch or an incredible purple Jimmy Choo with a simple suede clutch with chain. 

 

JIBRI Pop Up Shop..... Atlanta!!!!!

    Listen, Listen, Listen...... I should check my email more often because I can't believe there is something amazing going on in Fashiondom right here in Atlanta! When it comes to styling our pleasantly beautiful women with curves and more to love, JIBRI a is definitely the first stop I make. They give modern, chic, class, and drama all at the same time. At one time you could only shop with them online, BUT THE LORD LIVETH AND BLESSED BE THE ROCK, they have opened a pop up shop!!!!! What is a pop up shop? A pop up shop are temporary stores at a designated venue. The purpose of this is to attract the consumer long enough with something exclusive, surprising and exciting, while the brand gets exposure to create an impact and communicate something specific to a large audience.  I'm not sure how long they have been open but they 3 days left with their pop up shop and all women with extra to love, you need to run and get to this amazing event. I am praying I can meet with this amazingly talented designer this weekend to hopefully get 10 minutes of her time to see what is in her creative mind. Please do yourself a favor and get to this pop up shop and SHOP SHOP SHOP!!!! 

227 Mitchell St

Atlanta, GA 30303

JIBRIONLINE.COM

Thumbs Up Thumbs Down (skirts)

     I've seen so many women wearing the dag on wrong skirts and its vexing my spirit😡. You can't be on someone's platform singing how great is our God and we can see way up your skirt. The thing about singing in certain churches now is that platforms are high off the ground and you have to sing to the people below. 

    For example, if you were singing at Greater Travelers Rest, which is a prominent church here in the Atlanta  area; their platform/pulpit is higher up than normal pulpits in churches. It's nothing wrong with that, I love me a good long wide high platform, but you can't be dressed any kind of way up there. Saints are Saints but men are men and they will be looking way up there and that will be a distraction. By the way slip or no slip (and these skirts I'm about to introduce to you need no slip, just the right undergarments).

 Thumbs up, thumbs down..... Which one do you feel is appropriate no matter where you are at or going? RIGHT, the one I posted with a this up. Someone women wish to look "sexy" "attractive" and etc even in church and to me there is nothing wrong with that. Single women and single men go to church, so try and look your best, especially when you want a evenly yoked partner in life (just don't let it be your main focus and or reason). The pencil fitted knee length skirt exudes class, sex appeal, style, grace, power, and WOMAN. That other skirt exudes cheap, nasty, and go have several seats 💺💺💺💺... Let's continue or start exuding all the characteristics of our thumbs up today, because I want to continue to keep my blog positive and not talk about anyone, but I feel it rising up in me lol.... 

   Check out one of my favorite gospel singers, preachers, and First Lady, Lady Bettina Pennon-Dowtin. She is a singer so she would want to portray that she has style, she is fashion forward, and along with her gift her attire is what also captures attention. She is also a preacher so she has to be modest in her appearance; she can't feature all of her curves while preaching, that will cause a distraction and attention will be on her and not on the word of God. She is also a First Lady; women and young girls look up to her in church and in her community. They want to be like her, walk, talk, sing, and DRESS JUST LIKE HER! Of course she has thee anointing and trust me that's enough right there to be an example, but these days people need something they can see and something that is tangible. My Pastor always says "back in the day (old church) when the Pastor said something the saints believed it and did it". These days you have to show them and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. 

    Last year I styled my mother for Mothers Day and I had to make sure (being that she goes to a non denominational church, so there wear their arms out 👀 LOL) that whatever I put her in complimented her mind, body, and spirit. I did something modern with a fitted knee length pencil skirt (really was a short dress, I couldn't find right skirt I wanted for her). A good peplum top that was an investment piece ($65.00). A cute simple black and gold studded belt, and an oversized flower (that was the churchy in me trying to come out) LOL. 

   I am telling you these knee length skirts really do make the difference in how you look and how others look at you. Whether you are going to church, work, club, or a restaurant, they are appropriate for all settings. I always say if you can't wear it to work then don't wear it church, but that's a sermon for another time. 

Here are a few options and guides you can go by to help you make your selection. Trust me you don't have to be a size 2 or 4 to look great in these skirts; JUST GET YOUR SIZE!!!! (that's another sermon there too LOL)... 

Plus Size Vintage

   Many women and men (I'm not judging LOL) have been asking me when and where will I have plus size pieces available for our thick saints. Now lately my territory has enlarged and I am committed to the styles of ole, so I've been on a quest myself looking for my size in men's vintage apparel. Luckily I have relationships due to continued purchasing with different vintage consigners, collectors, and costume warehouse workers. You know amazing preserved pieces are hard to come by. Ooooooooohhhhh but I have searched high and low, far and wide, and  I have found a few incredible pieces. I do hope you enjoy and appreciate the quality of what I am offering. If you are interested in any pieces please contact me via email and I will definitely get the sizes and prices to you; I promise you these pieces will bless your entire life! 

COGICs Best Dressed of the 107th Holy Convocation

   I have posted many different looks and people on my Instagram blog (@thee_vintage_guy) this week. These beautiful amazing people and their equally beautiful and amazing garments were featured at the 107th Church Of God In Christ Holy Convocation which was held last week in St Louis. One of the largest Pentecostal gatherings of people and some of the best fashion you will ever see in Christendom. From Escada to St John, from Jack McConnell to Shellie McDowell, and from A Vintage Boutique to a Thrift Store; you will find all types of looks. Since the 3rd grade when I was introduced to this wonderful delegation of people (I'm an adopted son of the church😄) I have been infatuated with fashion. An amazing women by the name of Sandra Lorraine Taylor (COGIC Supervisor) afforded me the opportunity to fall in love with fashion. She introduced me Louis Vuitton and St.John whereas the list goes on and on; because of her and this amazing church I have fallen in love with fashion and ultimately God. Again I have been posting some of my favorite looks on my Instagram Blog (@thee_vintage_guy) this week; today I announce my top looks of the week and they come from one place; Superintendent Nate and Lady Tarsha Jefferson.

   To me this is the new G.E. and Louise Patterson; their taste is impeccable and sophisticated. You will never find Lady Tarsha out of place when it comes to attire. Always elegant and classy; I scroll down my news feed on social media sites Monday mornings hoping just to see a glimpse what she slayed the saints in. Supt Nate Jefferson shows you how to be trendy and not compromise your walk with Christ (I believe I'm preaching). I notice many men my age (younger and older) try to be on trend when it comes to their attire in church. They try and accomplish the slim fit suit look. I honestly wish they will just rid of that entire fad. It started with European cut suits which are well tailored suit, cut to perfection to fit a gentlemans body (that's a blog for another day). These cut suits are not to big where a gentleman looks sloppy and not to tight where he looks slutty (HELLO CHURCH). Supt Nate Jefferson never fails when it comes to accomplishing what every dapper gentleman or man strives to look like. Simple lapel flowers (not a rose garden), amazing well tailored and custom suits. The greatest pop of color ties and wide collar French cuff shirts. On top of their dressing especially during their convocation, these two people are anointed by God. I honestly believe the "LOOK" of someone can elevate due to the anointing. If you have never seen Supt Nate preach or Lady Tarsha preach in a good Christian Louboutin, then you are really doing yourself a disservice. I introduce to some and present to others the Pastor and Leading Lady of the All Nations COGIC in Columbia,SC; my best dressed during the entire 107th Holy Convocation of the Church of God in Christ, Pastor Nate M and Lady Tarsha Jefferson!

Lady Tarsha:

Suit- St. John Knit 

Hat- Shellie McDowell Wide Brim

Hoisery- Berkshire

Shoes- Black Patent Leather Corneille Christian Louboutin Stiletto

Jewelry- Couture custom Piece by "Dazzle Boutique" 

Supt Nate:

Suit: Hugo Boss

Tie: Vintage YSL

Shoes: Gucci

Shirt: Hugo Boss

Pocket Square: Ralph Lauren "Purple Label"

Socks: London Sock Co.

Lady Tarsha:

Dress- Custom Piece by PMelton Couture

Hat- Shellie Mcdowell

Hoisery- Berkshire

Shoes- Fernando Pires (Brazilian Designer)

Jewelry- "Dazzle Boutique"

Purse- Kate Landry 

Supt Nate:

Suit- Burberry

Tie- Ted Baker London

Shoes- Jo Ghost

Shirt- Steven Land

Lapel pin- The Gentleman's Bentley

Official Day

Lady Tarsha:

Dress- Black Ballon Sleeve Custom Piece By PMelton Coture

Hat- Shellie Mcdowell

Shoes- Christian Loboutin

Purse- Fendi Metallic Clutch

Lap Scarf- Pmelton Couture

Hoisery- Berkshire

Jewelry- Custom Piece by Dazzle Boutique

Supt Nate:

Suit- Hugo boss

Shoes- Gucci

Socks- London Sock Co.

Lady Tarsha:

Dress- Off White dress by PMelton Couture

Hoisery- Berkshire

Hat: Embellished fur hat by Adolfo Furs

Shoes- Fendi

Lady Tarsha:

Blouse- Zara

Skirt- Ny & Company

Shoes- Steve Madden Rhinestone 

Purse- Gucci

Jewelry- Dazzle Botique

Sunglasses- Tory Burch

Supt Nate:

Sweater- Ralph Lauren cricket sweater

Shirt- Ralph lauren

Jeans- Zara

Shoes- Jordans

Sunglasses- YSL

Hat- Ralph Lauren

Fragrances:

Lady Tarsha: Bond no9 NY: Perfumista ave, Central Park West, Madison Square Park.

Supt Nate: Bond No.9 NY: Success, NY OUD, Scent of Peace for him.

I defiently will be checking some of these designers out because I'm striving everyday on this here Christian journey (real churchy right now LOL) to look ever so dapper and well put together like Supt Nate and Lady Tarsha Jefferson.

The Fashion Guy With The Vintage Eye...

The Fashion Guy With The Vintage Eye presents Fall 2014 Line WARBY PARKER

     

                      Singing “today will be the best day of my life”…. I love that brand new song by The Potters House Of Denver; but truly today is one of the greatest days of my life because WARBY PARKER, eyewear aficionado has released their Fall 2014 line of eyewear. TheWARBY PARKER brand has adopted the famous quote fromlegendary film maker Billy Wilder “I have ten commandments. The first nine are, thou shalt not bore”. Clearly this brand new line of eyewear from WARBY PARKER does not bore. The use of color and non-color really excites my FASHION BONES, and I want to buy every single piece that just launched. I honestly didn’t think they could outdo their former line ofWARBY PARKER eyewear but “BY THE GRACE OF GOD” they have clearly outdone their selves once again! I have always been a fan of this amazing eyewear brand, but this season, they have really “up the ante”. They have introduced nine new shapes, which clearly means there is a look for EVERYONE. Sometimes we walk into certain stores and like certain shapes and colors with other eyewear manufactures but unfortunately it doesn’t fit the shape of our face or doesn’t go with the complexion of our skin. Fortunately GOD was looking out for us (probably in a pair of WARBY PARKER glasses LOL) and now we are being introduced to the new fall 2014 line ofWARBY PARKER! They have really considered all differentpersonalities when it came to the clever designs and shapes of this new collection of eyewear; these glasses clearly elevate the look of every single individual. WARBY PARKER stated “for the bold, we created three clever styles in crystal, for the polished professionals, we updated three hardworking acetate frames with titanium temples, and for the folks who really mean business, we designed a handful of angular silhouettes”. Sugar Maple and English Oak are just some names that WARBY PARKER has branded these amazing eyewear pieces. With fashion week bringing tomorrow, I am always inspired to get COMPLETELY DRESSED ALL THE WAY UP and sit in my living room, to enjoy the shows online. This year I willdefinitely be watching these amazing shows of New York Fashion Week through the lenses of an amazing pair of WARBY PARKER eyewear. I am sure Helen Keller and Stevie Wonder can see WARBY PARKER will be the eyewear brand of the year. I already have a few pair in my shopping cart just waiting on my credit card number (any takers LOL). Check out their new Fall 2014 line online at www.warbyparker.com/fall-2014; these work of art frames start at $95. I hope to see you in yourWARBY PARKER’s!!!!!!!!!

Also checkout www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses for Warby Parker numerous styles of amazing glasses.

 

THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE (in WarbyParker)