The Art of Fashion: Sweater Weather is Better Weather

The Art of Fashion: Sweater Weather is Better Weather

Happy New Year Guys!

So, as you know it’s a new year filled with new goals, new concepts, and even better NEW POSTS! I’ve slaved over a hot keyboard, notebook, and camera to come up with some fresh new blog posts that should hopefully last me the next few months, so Grad School won’t get in the way of my blogging frequency.

     But anyways, it’s more than good to be back, it’s great, and we’re back to kick off the new year with a dope new post that we’ve been working on for the last few months now here at the Artistry Corner. I deemed this post, Sweater Weather is Better Weather, in honor of my collection of oversized sweaters for this winter season. I believe my obsession started a little over three years ago when for whatever reason I became overly infatuated with oversized-Cosby styled sweaters. I can’t tell you how or why this obsession originated, but I know after picking up my first sweater spring quarter of my freshman year in a small vintage shop in Riverside, CA, I was hooked. And from there the rest is history!

    So over the last few months I came up with a concept that involved showcasing my collection for Le Blog. I grabbed my brother, we pulled all my sweaters, created outfits for each, took pictures, and an awesomely dope post was born. So here for the first time ever via the internet and technological advances, I give you the Sweater Weather is Better Weather Winter 2014 Collection! Presented by the Poetess Dij & the Artistry Corner, sponsors include various thrift shops and Goodwill *LOL*

Enjoy!

Sweater/ Jet Rag LA- Jeans/Gap- Converse/Converse Outlet 

Vintage Coogi Sweater/ Goodwill- Jeans/Gap- Shoes/Vans Store

OBEYHat/Zumiez- Sweater/Goodwill (BK,NYC)- Jeans/Gap- Shoes/Vans Store- Watch/Gift

Hat/Fully Laced - Sweater/Mom's- Jeans/Gap - Chucks/Converse Store

Sweater/ American Apparel - Jeans/Gap - Oxfords/Nordstrom's Rack

Sweater/Etsy - Leather Pants/H&M - Boots/Shiekh Shoes - Gold Chain/ASOS

Sweater/Rob's Vintage - Khakis/Gap - Loafers/San Diego Swap Meet - Necklace/Urban Outfitters

Sweater/American Way Thrift (Burbank) - Jeans/Mission Thrift (SF) - Shoes/Target- Watch/eBay

Sweater/American Way Thrift (Burbank)- Jeans/Banana Republic- Oxfords/Gap - Necklace/H&M

Sweater/Etsy - Corduroys/Gap - Oxfords/Aldo

For tips and tricks to start up a collection of your own or just to find a dope sweater to own, feel free to leave comments or contact me via social networks. Well we’ve got a lot in store for you as we start up the New Year so stay tuned!

Until next time y’all…

Peace & Positivity,

Dij

The Art of Poetry: 'My Skin'

Hey y'all,

   As of today I have posted something new and old on my Sound Cloud today. 'My Skin' is a poetry piece I wrote a while back during my senior year in high school while performing in my first slam with the Youth Speaks Organization in the Bay Area. Though I didn't make it to the final round of the slam, I continued to perform 'My Skin' personally for people until I had fully memorized it, in doing so I had no idea the extent of the impact it had on people and how far it would eventually take me. Long story short, once I arrived at UC Riverside in Fall 2009, 'My Skin' became who I was, turned me into the campus poet and became my signature piece.

   'My Skin' is a reflective and personal poem about me and my experience with being dark skin. Growing up, I was made fun of and often disrespected because of my skin tone. Despite coming from an unconditionally loving household, it was difficult to come to grips with my reflection because I held the opinion of others in too high a regard. The teasing eventually stopped, but as I got older the back handed compliments, comments, and preferences others made in reference to my complexion still lingered. Eventually, I just got tired of everyone's opinion and BS, and from the exhaustion and annoyance of not being able to back-hand stupid opinionated people on sight came 'My Skin'. It summed up my whole experience intertwined with historical facts and references dating back to slavery. Eventually as I performed it more and more, I came to realize that this poem was not only my own experience, but also that of others who often held their composure instead of 'back-handing' stupid people when they really wanted to. This poem was about uplifting and educating people who felt just like me as well as those who did not, so if you have a minute please listen, share, and pass on to someone you think would appreciate it. I plan to record a video a little later. The link is below, support & share :)

Enjoy

Until next time ya'll,

Peace & positivity,

Dij :)