I wanna ride this from the Nation's Capital to Italy.

"Now, point that camera in my face again."

  

Lycopene.

The View.

Can it be that it was all so simple then?

"As the curtain falls, it's another great day complements of the Creator. I'll see you guys tomorrow, God willing."

over the river, and through the woods...

Young boy swag

still in pre-k, but got all eyes on me 

like 'Pac

got 'em blogging & tumblin' for my next kit

big boys tryin' to graduate to my sartorial level

I've already lettered twice, B... even nice when I'm disheveled

this here swag is sport to me...

just something I do

while my contemporaries muse on a, b, c's...

I got publishers sweatin' me for an anthology on my steez

you think it's a joke?

check my hat game...

brim broke down like a '72 Pinto... insane

and peep the bow-tie, self-tied is my variety

ya'll still sportin' clip-ons in this microwave society

now, if you can handle truth let's make it black & white

I stand tall in my saddles,

even when I'm sittin' tight

Rosario

The Vintage Chop-up...

here... the bread was broken

then prime jewels spoken

they came in the form of pearls & nuggets

the stuff that anchors dynasties...

I'm talking Black Wall Street and Rosewood

a vintage chop-up hailed by the masses

African Americans socializing in their rightful classes

back then life was good, 

and living was better

whole townships were caked wit' the cheddar

the haters couldn't fathom us

had to get at us...

'cause we circulated the dollar amongst our own

guess you could call it homegrown

see, they swiped at our trunks,

but couldn't take us out

'cause our roots ran deep and the blood had clout

so we' coming back like we never left

lettin' crabs out the barrel

puttin' the smash on Willie's lynch

for real... this things a cinch

I mean, look at the flick

do tell... I'd say we're built for this shit

it runs through our veins

like royal life fluid

we kind'a like them cats at nike

we just do it...

Season's Greetings from First Street Style

  

'Twas the night before Christmas...

"It's the most wonderful time of the year."

Blue.

I wish you wood...

No storm, no growth...

Push.

Health First...

Food for the long haul, so you can enjoy "good living."

'Tis the season...

The snow in... add: hot apple cider, Donny Hathaway's Christmas Song,, and that special someone.

How to...

How a real man rocks pink.

Eddie Murphy's hottest production in a while...

Bria Murphy, the 20 year-old daughter of Eddie Murphy and former wife Nicole.

Reflect...

"May I help you?"

via: Tokyo Bleep

Peace be still...

This looks like a good spot to go "chop it up" with God.

via: dontcallmecliff

Mos Def.

Nowness: Seu Jorge- The Model

You may know him as "Knockout Ned" in the Oscar-nominated cinematic powerhouse City of God, but Seu Jorge is best known for his deep velvety vocals. Nowness has placed their spotlight on his latest venture, which is a hybrid that merges the music & film worlds. The piece is a counter-part to his recent album, Seu Jorge and Almaz, and features a collabo with director Kahill Joseph.

      

Baby it's cold outside...

Ray Charles & Betty Carter - Baby It's Cold Outside - Funny videos are here

Chart a new course...

they say insanity is doin' the same thing,

and expecting different results...

well...

I'm chartin' new territory 

reachin' 4 heavenly destinations

gotta take the road less traveled 

this is dat big boy "ish"

I mean... 

pull ya pants up & put a belt on

if you gon' venture here,

or stay on "same" street

that one they call, fear

as for me....

I can't stop...

won't stop...

like Dougie--

I'ma keep risin' to the top

livin' on purpose,

and my best is yet to be seen

I'm cut from a different cloth

call me bespoken... nah mean?

if not... ask wikipedia

Silas & Sam, or nothing...

"My bespoke Silas & Sam shirt is being laundered, so I'd rather go shirtless."

My Dudes...

The Works of Gordon Parks

images: Gordon Parks

Be Selfless...

Be selfless, as we (and our gifts) are here for the service and benefit someone else. This is the of true living, and after all... "life is good, but living is better!"

Truth... can you handle the truth?

These are the "TRUTH." Now, the question is "can you handle the truth?" The Brogue remixed by Duckie Brown in yellow for Florsheim.

Re-Boot

Rest...

Even the animals know to "sleep in heavenly peace." A good nights rest is paramount to indulging in the good life.

image via:thesteward

Descend Like... Whoa

via:thealwaysgentleman

Which one?

If you're wearing either of these, you can get "it."

Self Indulgence

Iman.

image: michel comte

Who just hit me?

Iron Mike Tyson to be enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 12, 2011.

The Intersection: Color & Pattern

These are garments that inspire the "good living" that we at First Street Style speak of. Get into it, get it tapered up, feel like a king... now take dominion.

images: welldressed

Icon: Luciano Barbera

A profile on Mr. Luciano Barbera. A study in effortless style, and the personification of the First Street Style mantra... "life is good, but living is better!"

Grown man etiquette

The Offices of Facebook

Firm Studio O+A designed the Facebook headquarters, with the task of merging the historical/ industrial integrity of the existing structure, while capturing the unique identity of the various divisions within the company. The structure brings together 700+ employees in a 150,000 square foot space in Palo Alto's Research Park.

via: wanken