Dank&&Dapper represents the idea of being or striving to be a well-rounded and multi-dimensional individual. Meeting your own standards of cool without sacrificing the beauty of the mind to appease the masses. Often times, you'll find that the union of beauty and substance to be a rarity. The purpose of this blog is to serve as a reminder that being yourself while pursuing a dream is much more gratifying, no matter what. You must appeal to yourself before you appeal to others. Dank&&Dapper is also the name of a lifestyle-brand I plan to launch in the very near future. In the meantime, delight in the visions of a visionary. [=♥

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

ONE MY LATEST BUYS

About time I copped a new snapback
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VIDEO: ELZHI x DEEP

Elzhi - Deep (Official Music Video) from GerardVictor.com on Vimeo.


Got put on to Elzhi via one of my followers on tumblr. This is his first joint I've heard so far, for the most part, I'm sold. I love his flow. That's usually the first thing that sticks out to me when I first hear an artist. Then I play back and pay attention to lyricisim.

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VIDEO: TAZ ARNOLD x TI$A 2010 FOOTWEAR COMMERCIAL

tAz Arnold x TI$A 2010 footweAr commerciAl:: from ti$a vi$ion tv on Vimeo.


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BESS NYC PERFECTO GOLD STUDDED BIKER JACKET

WOW ...PERFECTO indeed.
I need a leather jacket just like this one. The one I have now is...ehh. I need more leather, less elasticity. -___- Yaknow?
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POKA DOTTIE

Long ass overdue pictures lol. Don't judge me. School can be a hassle sometimes.
Anyway doe.
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I'll say THIS, there's nothing more liberating than discovering you have items of clothing that you're yet to wear or have only worn ONCE!
LOL. It's like, "well damnnn, why have I been going shopping when I already have you??"
That's the story with the skirt I have on in these pictures. Ahh, got 'em from Zara in the summer. I love the way it flows ^_^
That might sound corny, but do excuse me. Thank ya! ♥
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Could've sworn there was more pictures? ...hmm, ah well.
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Monday, October 25, 2010

VIDEO: KANYE WEST x RUNAWAY



I'm yet to draw my own interpretation on this video but in the meantime, I'll just reference Kanye 's words:
Even before the parallel of the crash in my career and the rise from the ashes, even before that parallel I was feeling this idea of this Phoenix. Thinking about it, I wanted Every girl I have ever been in a relationship with, I wanted her to feel like a piece of her was being represented and even for my mother to feel like she was being represented when she sees this and just for females to connect with the different emotions. And also a representation of creativity and being different. Like that point “the world knocks the wings off of the Phoenix and turns them into stone”. The whole thing is, I won’t [let society] turn me to stone. There was this line “I sold my soul to the devil, that was a crappy deal”, when I say that, I am saying “when I allow other people’s ideas to interfere with what I know is true to myself, that’s the devil. People talking mess on the blogs, that’s the devil, or people calling me names. Me thinking twice about what it is that’s really in my heart because of what people’s reaction will be, is me selling myself to the devil.
Via, Necole Bitchie
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MIXTAPE: MICKEY FACTZ x I'M BETTER THAN YOU

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Download "I'm Better than you"
The concept behind Mickey Factz latest mixtape is brilliant. The title, "I'm better than you" is not necessarily talking to another individual and saying I'm better than YOU, it's more of an act of self evaluation. He's saying to himself, "I am better than YOU". I find that so relatable. If you're gonna compare to me to anyone at least compare me to who I USED to be. I know this tape's been out for some weeks now but I took my time in listening to it. I'm still finding motivation and inspiration in the old mixtapes each time I listen to it. I felt it was time for ummm, new stuff. I sincerely hope to meet this man ONE day. He's amazing. ♥
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Friday, October 22, 2010

MAXIE B'S BAKERY

Soooo, the other day I received some bad news regarding my darlin dad. He's alright now. But yeah I got the news while I was in class and that just threw my whole mood off. You know you love someone when you can't even entertain the thought of any harm coming their way. Yeahhh, but I digress. Trying not to dwell on the negative, yaknow?
Lucky for me THOUGH, I have a great friend in this chikita named Erika! We left campus, got some food then she introduced me to this bakery. I don't think they're a franchise though, it's called "Maxie Bs" . The environment was sooo amazing and homey and absolutely welcoming! PLUS I haven't had anything sweet in a minute. No pastries. Nada. Not even a pop tart or sum'm. So you can imagine I was like a kid in a candy store! smh. Erika's little brother didn't even wanna leave! lmao. see...
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I got the red velvet. the slices were surprisingly..ummm...hefty!
Can't wait to devour that joint...it's still chilling in the fridge. lol I got a bit overwhelmed.
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VIDEO: BARRELHOUSEBKLYN x SLICK JACSKON: THE RISE TRAILER III

Mannn, swuurrtagawd Slick Jackson is a motherfucking BEAST!!!

BarrelHouseBKLYN: The Rise (Trailer III) from slick jackson on Vimeo.


I've said this before, I have no problem with reiterating: please visit BarrelHouseBKLYN.com and support THE movement. Amazing playlist on there as well. I mean out of this world selection of music, both underground, underUNDERground and a bit of mainstream. One of my favorite pastimes.
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LOOKBOOK.NU/TEFFTHEDON

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Yeah, I'm yet to post these on my lookbook BUT you guys get to see it first!
LOL not that you should care or anything butttt you are following my blog, no? There's gotta be a reason WHY (:
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

VIDEO: MICKEY FACTZ x SKYSCRAPER

Directed by: Slick Jackson


Much love to Slick Jackson and of course, Mickey Factz .

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Monday, October 18, 2010

AHHH YEAH, POLO ON MY BODY YEAH

If you watch MTV 's Jersey Shore then you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. lol Pauly D is a clown. LMAO By the way, I've been calling him Vinny this whole time. My reason? IDFK.
Anyways, these pictures are past overdue. Likeee, if you follow me on tumblr then you've seen SOME of 'em.
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Friday, October 15, 2010

EDITORIAL: THE NEW EASE x CRAIG MCDEAN

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These were photographed by Craig McDean for Vogue Italia. This month's issue. I love it. Simplicity at its finest. I think the model brought the shots to its full artistic potential. The looks are great. Kudos to the stylist. I'm not aware who it is...unfortunately. I meannnn, I could find out but I suddenly find myself bound at the ankles by lazyness. *sigh*
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

VIDEO: G.O.O.D MUSIC x BET AWARDS CYPHER

And they saved the G.O.O.D for last...



Much love and respect to BIG SEAN
for not disappointing me. I already expect genius from Common. And as for Cyhi the prince? I blogged about him months ago! Had NO idea he got signed to G.O.O.D music. They all ripped it.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010

VIDEO: LL COOL J x I NEED LOVE



LMFAO. On some LL Cool J shit.... I NEED LOVE
Yameeen? smh, maybe I'll get some this weekend. hmmm.
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VIDEO: PARKING LOT PONIES: FILM BY STEPHEN SMITH

PARKING LOT PONIES from V Magazine on Vimeo.


Music: “Alphabet Pony” by The Kills.
I love the music, the videography is brilliant, the fashion and every other aspect of this video is GOLD.

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ANJA RUBIK x ARTUR WESOLOWSKI

To be quite frank, I'm not at all familiar with those names but that doesn't mean I can't be inspired by their work.
This is amazing. I can totally do a look like this...well, of course I'll add my own twist to it. I got the perfect model for it too. Hmmm seeing as this weekend falls into my fall break, I'll have plenty time on my hands. Yasss.
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PENTAX LX GOLD (LIMITED EDITION)

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18 carat gold plated with brown leather (also-called lizard skin or snake skin) and was equipped with an SMC Pentax f/1.2 50mm lens also with brown leather and gold finish.
Look at it...so beautiful. *sigh*
My birthday is November 8th ...just saying.
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Monday, October 4, 2010

AUDIO: MELODI J x "WE CAN'T BE FRIENDS" [COVER]

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I would just like to say, my wifey Melodi J ripped this. Hit every note, sounds amazing, gave me chills over hurr. I don't know how many of you are familiar with the WE GOT BARS movement headed by Tony Polo ??? Well, you ought to be! You can catch Melodi J on there tearing shit UP.
If you listen (PLEASE listen ), feel free to leave some feedback by commenting on this post or just hit her up on twitter and tell her "RESPECT!"
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DEFINITION:DANK AND DAPPER

Last week, I wore an outfit I thougbt best portrays the exact platform I based the idea of "Dank and dapper" on. Anyone can be dank and dapper. It's more of a state of mind. An inside out type of thing. You have to feel it, to be it. Possessing the confidence and character to carry an outfit. Feel dank. Be dapper.
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ILLUSTRATION BY BIP & MARGOT

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The partnership of Bip Ling and Margot Bowman produces beautiful work.
Love it.
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NO*6:SEÑORITA PIN UP

This actually is NO*7 on my Fan page but uh yeah. lol...I was going for the whole 50s pin up look.
My favorite shoot I've done so far...I have so many concepts in my head.
Stay tuned for the realization of those mannnn (:
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Like my new watermark??? (:
There's a lot more pictures but I'm still editing...
I know I haven't updated much on here but I've been uber busy!!! I had two shoots on Saturday! Two more this week. I love it though.
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