Tomboy noun /ˈtɑmˌbɔɪ/ - a girl who dresses and acts like a boy, esp. in playing physical games that boys usually play I wasn't keen on that word growing up. I was the only girl in my group of friends that dressed in baggy guy's clothing. It was just more appealing to me. My favorite [...]
My First Thoughts on the adidas UltraBOOST X All Terrain
Living in LA has many perks, one of which is having an array of activities to choose from to stay fit and healthy. My preference is hiking because you're able to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and take in Mother Nature all while exercising and getting in that cardio workout. I've [...]
Jumpman 23 Updates Air Jordan 1
We've seen a lot of variations of the Jordan 1 including new colorways and the recent use of premium leathers, but we haven't really seen new tech aside from Flyweave...until now. Jordan Brand dressed the entire upper with Flyknit making it lighter, flexible and breathable, which boils down to a huge increase in comfort - [...]
Turntable-Inspired Saucony Grid 9000
Two years ago, Saucony linked up with 10 top sneaker influencers who rose to notoriety via social media, and offered each tastemaker a once-in-a-lifetime (shouts to Craig David) opportunity to design their own sneaker collaboration with the Massachusetts-based brand. The creative partnership dubbed the "Originators Only Collection" ultimately came full circle this year in 2017. [...]
Kung Fu Kenny at Staples Center in Los Angeles
What an epic night. I was lucky enough to have floor seats at Staples for Kendrick Lamar's third and final night in LA. The DAMN. show was amazing from start to finish. Without getting into too much detail, here's a quick breakdown of what happened: D.R.A.M. opened the show and brought up XXXTentacion Travis Scott [...]
Coral Bleaching Inspires Latest adidas Ultra Boost
adidas and Parley* raise awareness for the global coral bleaching crisis by using it as inspiration for their latest Ultra Boost collaboration. Coral bleaching occurs when algae inside the coral gets expelled, stripping it of its natural color and leaving it completely white, as well as susceptible to disease and death. Out of sight, out [...]
Maldives-inspired Ultra Boost With a Purpose
I linked up with Finish Line's Content Manager and Creative Strategist Brandon Edler to get an early look at the second installment of the Parley adidas Ultra Boost Uncaged. Roughly, 11 plastic bottles were used to make each pair, applying yarn - on the upper - created from reclaimed and recycled ocean waste. More than just a story, [...]
Visiting the Museum of Ice Cream in LA!
Ice Cream: a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert (or sometimes dinner) The Museum of Ice Cream, a pop-up exhibition, opened its doors in LA last month and I was lucky enough to check out the interactive space last night. Exhibits consisted of playful ice cream-themed rooms, with many serving edible samples. All of the rooms [...]
Finally, Jordan Brand Brought Out Quality Leather for GS Air Jordan 1 Royals
It happened. Jordan Brand answered our prayers and used quality leather on GS Royal 1s. We've been asking for better materials on our Jordans for years and now that it's a reality, I'm thankful...we're (GS fam) thankful. At first sight, you immediately notice the tumble on the royal-colored leather...something we're not accustomed to seeing on a pair of Js. You've [...]
More Air with the Nike Air VaporMax
Aside from my shelltoes and Airwalks, I was always a runner girl. Like most, the visible air bubble on the Air Max always caught my eye, and as soon as I was old enough to ask my parents to buy me a pair of $100+ sneakers without getting yelled at for acting crazy, I did. [...]