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. [=♥

Thursday, March 31, 2011

EDITORIAL: WASTED LUXURY BY STEVEN MEISEL

Featuring:
Saskia de Brauw
Julia Saner
Milou van Groesen
Magazine: Vogue Italia

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I.am.speechless. I will create art of this caliber in the very near future. I mean, the amount of creativity human beings hold in their mind is unfathomable.
If you're not new to my blog, then you should be familiar with my frequent talks of someday, producing editorial work! Well, I've finally constructed two ideas; for one of them, I have the perfect model, the perfect location, I just need to buy some makeup. For the other, I am yet to find the right model and I definitely intend on waiting until I do. Ahhh, I am so excited.
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VIDEO: SLICK JACKSON x INSOMNIA 2011

INSOMNIA 2011 (TRINIDAD & TOBAGO) from slick jackson on Vimeo.

Much love to Slick , thanks to him, I now know how they get down in Trinidad. lol.
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VIDEO: CHRIS BROWN x BENNY BENASSI

Chris Brown Feat. Benny Benassi- Beautiful People from Mechanical Dummy on Vimeo.

This video is perfection. Suitable for the whole vibe of the song.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

AUDIO: CHILDISH GAMBINO x "BE ALONE"

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Undeniably, one of the best songs of the year. If you're yet to hear it, pleaseeeee click play and enjoy!
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Monday, March 28, 2011

WE BUILD, WE THRIVE, WE LOVE

So today my designated photographer and I ventured off to this newly renovated building on campus. It was quite empty and still reeked of fresh paint. I never went in the building prior to the renovation so I really don't have much to compare it with. Anyway doe. It was the perfect location to take pictures seeing as it was there were no classes going on in the floor we were on. Oh by the way, this weather needs to make up its mind and quit regressing back to its wintry ways. lol it definitely snowed this morning....I don't get it. 0_o hence, I wore two jackets.
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lol sooooo much photographs. *sigh*
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Friday, March 25, 2011

RUN TO THE ART TO ESCAPE ALL THE MADNESS

I really do wish to get away. Can't emphasize anymore on how distracted I've been lately in terms of school. Everything else regarding my numerous amount of side hustles has seemed more attainable now more than ever. This could possibly pose as a threat seeing as I'm somewhat neglecting my plan B. Yes, school is my plan B. I wish I could find it in me to like school. I don't even recall ever liking school for the "right" reasons. I hate the routines, I despise the confinement of classrooms, but whatevz. Moving on, I think it's safe to say, my friend Ryan is officially my go-to photographer. Well, at least until I figure out how to manipulate my 55-200 lens into taking photos with my tripod. This is also a learning experience for him.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011

LOOKBOOK: TEFFTOPIA SP.2011 x BOHEMIAN-CHIC

The minute I spied Mallory (the model) at my school's computer lab, I knew her beauty would speak true to the vision I had for this look. Glad to come to the realization that I was right! Here are some shots, some of 'em are unedited as well as edited. By the end of the next week, I should be done shooting all the looks then, I'll release 'em one by one. (:
I hope you guys are enjoying this as much as I am.
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My Flickr. is also updated. :D
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VIDEO: THE ROYAL RAMBLE VOL.5


I'm actually about to post some preview shots from the third look: Bohemian-chic (:
I also did a brief tutorial on my headwrap somewhere in there. If you want me to make a long and more elaborate video, let me know.
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Monday, March 21, 2011

AUDIO: PAC DIV x SUPERNEGROES

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Click here to listen/download MANIA!
This is one of my favorite joints off of the mixtape, along with "Anti-freeze", "Same ol' shit" and "somethin'". Pac Div stays with beastly beats, lyrical content is always on point as well. Ah! Enjoy.
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VIDEO: TEFFTOPIA SP.2011 LOOKBOOK [BEHIND THE SCENES]

By: DJ Teck

BTS Photoshoot 3|14|11 from Terrelle Pettis on Vimeo.

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TEFFTOPIA SP.2011 LOOKBOOK PT.2 x THE URBAN OUTFITTER

Last night, I vlogged about the minor change I made on the release of Tefftopia's lookbook; yes the lookbook still features some pieces that'll be listed in the online store, but rather than me photographing my models all in one day, seeing as they all cancelled on me last week Tuesday, I'm gonna post the photos in themed sessions. The shoot with An Dukes will be titled "City chic" and the shoot I'm about to post featuring my homeboy Ronaldo is titled, "The urban outfitter". I'll post all the photos in its entirety by mid-April. The vlog explains it in greater detail.
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THIS ABSTRACT THING, GOING ABSTRACT FAR

I keep myself busy by doing what I love, in additon, shielding myself from life's stress. Everything in terms of school, is stressing the fuck out of me. I'm sincerely on the verge of throwing the towel in, but I'm not one to give up easily. I may need to take some time off to regain focus. These following photographs are obviously um, old. I can't even recall the events of that day. Ha! It had to be when Spring began making its presence subtly known. It had to be for me to be clothed in just a button-down shirt and some kneehigh socks! ^_^
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Did you peep my strong ass thigh muscle, though?
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