From Paris with LoVe
Don C and Kristen Noel Crawley are fashionably my favorite couple. If I had to model a high end luxury relationship in 2020 it’d be these two, followed by “College Dropout” Kanye and Alexis Phifer or Pharrell and Vashtie in 04. That’s my top 3 fashionable couples of all time. Honorable mention ASAP Rocky and Chanel Iman.
Detoxing
The older I get the more I realize who I was when I was younger is now much more complicated and needs much more attention and appreciation from not just others but from myself as well. Becoming more self conscious and a student of my own persona and figuring out why I am the way I am is something I have recently begun to focus on.
Happy Birthday MLK!
In 2020 we are still hanging on to your dream and fighting the good fight against racism, social injustice, and civil rights for all people of the world. Not many know the history of our nation and the atrocities you fought to the death to bring to light and to bring change to.
Passion and Purpose
Once I found my passion in fashion I started my business, but once I began to use my brand in helping others and teaching kids and working within my community, I found my purpose. The energy and positive vibrations from working with some foster kids and local teens this weekend was extraordinary.
Food for Thought
Anything that god has for me, is for me. No man or woman can block or take that from me. Time is a human construct that can confuse and mislead you on your own personal journey thinking you’re missing out or that someones blessing should be yours. Life is about building and creating, not following a timeline or someone else’s construct of what success is.
All the Smoke
Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes’ podcast all the smoke has become one of my favorite podcast in the past year or so. Only into their 11th episode fairly new I think it has the potential to grow into that breakfast club, Joe Budden type podcast level.
Ear to the Streets: Griselda
Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Westside Gunn have pretty much run the underground rap scene all 2019 but I think 2020 the Buffalo natives will be taking over main stream ears as well.
Drop Gems
One of the most important parts of running a brand is knowing that everything you do reflects your brand and the reputation of your brand. So when you have an authentic, organic, fan base that relates to your brand’s authenticity and then switch up it confuses the consumer. Being consistent and brand focused is key in growth and expanding to new consumers who may not know your previous work but if you are consistent there’s no question or confusion as to what your brand offers.
GoonMilkTV vol.15 “2020 The Marathon Continues”
Me and Jordan link up at least once a week to spark and bounce ideas off each other. I told him last week I had a new sweatsuit coming in and wanted to shoot to start the year off. This is the Behind the Scenes session afterwards that I mashed up with the Jackboys “GANG GANG” video. Enjoy.
If it’s up then it’s up with us!
My first week back on social media has been eventful to say the least.
Savage!
This year I’m starting off with GoonMilk messages of the day! Inspiration that gets me motivated and hopefully lights a fire inside some of you! Sometimes it’s not what people say but who says it, So instead of me preaching on my imaginary pulpit of positivity here’s some influential people and clips everyday to help you get out of those negative situations!
Gratitude
First and foremost I want to express my gratitude to my family and my mom especially! Not only is she the strongest person I know but also the most positive influence in my life and for that I thank you immensely!
Message!
No matter what you been through, no matter how down you feel, no matter how bad you’ve messed up, you still have value! You can still get out of any negative situation! You are still worthy!
Sunday’s Best
I always think it’s dope shining light on black folk in the fashion industry. Courtney Mays has been a top stylist for years now and Chris Paul’s personal stylist. One of many stylist taking the NBA by storm. Ten years ago what NBA players wore to their games and press conferences were atrocious, now it’s big business.
Consistency!
My biggest focus right now is staying consistent. Choosing to do the same routine and building a lifestyle around working hard for my goals and business. This past month has been nothing but consistency!
10 years, 10 ten toes down!
Today is one of my oldest and closest friends Birthday’s. My good man Terrance turns 31 today! We went from going to Middle school together and then College at Morgan as well. Every single week was a lituation and we really ran the streets doing whatever we wanted.
Queen and Slim
So, I finally went and saw Queen and Slim last night and it really didn’t disappoint as some critics said it wasn’t as good as it was boasted to be. I thoroughly enjoyed the many cultural and detailed Black nuances throughout the movie and how they captured the black community as a whole from one side of the spectrum to the other. How we eat, talk, walk, feel, and communicate with one another was put on display in a very detailed yet subtle way that it wasn’t just a “black” film, but it was, and one of hope and resilience.
GoonMilkTV vol.14 GANG Ties
Xmas for the past atleast 6 years has been lit thanks to my bro bday kickbacks! The Gang pulls up to HQ, we gather around the fire and just enjoy another year of friends, family, and good times. Fogues Bday/Xmas eve kickback is tradition, even though half the gang is in Cali now and he’s probably only in town a week I knew I wasn’t missing seeing my guys this year.
What’s on your Xmas List?
I treated myself to a few things this Christmas; new apple AirPods, the Banksy Captured book, got my hair done, and booked a tattoo appointment. It’s lit, I even knocked all my gifts for everyone else out early, wrapped them and placed everything under the tree.
Happy Birthday Nana!
Outside of immediate family most don’t know how close me and my great grandmother were. From the time I was born til January 6th 2001, when she passed at the age of 91 years old she was there everyday and she remains by my side.