SOLE TO SOUL » Fashion http://lemelp.com/blog Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:28:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Store Profile: Ubiq, Philadelphia http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/12/08/store-profile-ubiq-philadelphia/ http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/12/08/store-profile-ubiq-philadelphia/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:39:35 +0000 Lemelp http://lemelp.com/blog/?p=768 A very LONG while I said I would do store profile’s on the sneaker and clothing stores I see over here.  This is the first instalment hopefully of many where y’all can see the places I window shop at.

The first store I’m introducing you all to is UBIQ.

Situated in the heart of Phiadelphia on Walnut Street, they are the only store in Philadelphia to carry a Tier 0 account with Nike SB, Nike, Palladium Boots as well as stocking a range clothing and accessories from brands such as: The Hundreds, Stussy, 1o Deep and Original Fake.

What I really like about UBIQ is the decor, it’s not your usual sneaker store as its modern and sleek look  definitely gives it boutique status. The store has the look of a gallery and the sneakers are the masterpieces on the wall. The bright bulb lights on the ceiling highlight every stitch, colour and detail of the sneakers.

Walk into the back and you have the clothing and apparel section or the extended sale section on the day I went. Again the decor shines through with mahogany shelves that hang jumpers and jackets from The Hundreds, Original Fake, and Nike – my favourite being the Nike M-65 jacket, unfortunately not in the sale.

I mentioned that Ubiq to me was like a gallery and I was true in every sense as upstairs is where TKP Gallery currently resides. I came across the work at TKP Gallery before at an event called October Gallery, the artist in question was heavily influenced by hip-hop, graffiti and pop.

Enjoy!

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I have a Nike Midnight Madness messenger bag and that is pretty exclusive but I would never wear that ever again if I had one of these. I imagine wearing this to the office. It’s just right, sleek and smart with a hint of street swagger.

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I have a thing for backpacks! It’s a NEED!
Especially with summer kind of approaching, you need something to stash your swag! Water, Magazine, Digital Camera etc etc.. I would gladly wear either of these by North Face. Sidebar: been telling people for ages that pink and beige go together. 

]]> http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/05/17/north-face-purple-label-backpack/feed/ 0 Fresh Summer IV http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/05/08/fresh-summer-iv/ http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/05/08/fresh-summer-iv/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 19:02:00 +0000 Lemelp http://lemelp.com/blog/?p=113 As unpredictable as the British weather is, you still gotta look GOOD! And if possible cater for all watery, windy, sunny fluctuations!

Presenting the fourth post of Fresh Summer – Pants / Trousers / Chino’s

H&M Light Chino.

I tried these on the other day and was gutted they didnt fit right… The pockets are a bit baggy which for me gives them a bad shape.
The advantages are they are nice and light, can go with everything tops and kicks wise and turn up nicely at the bottom.

I REALLY like! These Chino Shorts come straight from Garb Store. I found their site randomly and am oh so glad! All there pieces are perfect! Slightly pricey however, these come in at £110!

Next!

Maybe my brain is in Yeezy mode now – although when isn’t it! But all three Chino’s from Levi’s Fenom go perfectly with all three colourways of the Air Yeezy’s. The black pair especially with the pink accents on the pockets. Nice!

One last piece from Levi’s Fenom their cropped denim jeans!

Next Post – FOOTWEAR ! Oh boy! I have a feeling I’m going to excel myself! Coming soon!

]]> http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/05/08/fresh-summer-iv/feed/ 0 Fresh Summer Part III http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/04/29/fresh-summer-part-iii/ http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/04/29/fresh-summer-part-iii/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:32:00 +0000 Lemelp http://lemelp.com/blog/?p=107 Its the basic rule of three. 
Colour of the tee matches the colour of your belt, which matches a colour in your kicks. When I was 15-17 that ’s all I used to do and you still could.. But now, I like belts that blend and fit just right, that are not defined to one outfit but can be worn with many. 
Tanner Goods bring these three belts which I ADORE! 
Natural Leather.

London Tan Leather.

Black Leather.

]]> http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/04/29/fresh-summer-part-iii/feed/ 0 Fresh Summer Part II http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/04/28/fresh-summer-part-ii/ http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/04/28/fresh-summer-part-ii/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:22:00 +0000 Lemelp http://lemelp.com/blog/?p=105 Tee or Shirt…. 
If you want to ignore the Hoody post then focus on the tees! 
I will start as I mean to finish. My number one tee for this summer is from Hanes a classic, fresh white V-neck. I RELY on these!
Now for some colour. Topman gives you something simple with some POP! COPPING because they go so perfectly with what I have for the next two sections. 

Black can be worn during the summer. Its just how you wear it! This tee comes from Undeafed. I like their logo, they do some really nice fitteds.

]]> http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/04/28/fresh-summer-part-ii/feed/ 0 Fresh Summer…. http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/04/27/fresh-summer/ http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/04/27/fresh-summer/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:01:00 +0000 Lemelp http://lemelp.com/blog/?p=99 I posted What to Wear yesterday as I was heading to bed so I didnt get a chance to post the pictures I wanted. 
And then I get this facebook from my cousin Amir and just smiled to myself, we share the same vision about how to rock the Yeezy’s and how to look FRESH this summer.
“ im jus guna w8 at size n get the beige. drop that shit wit the dickies n a white tee n that shit is guna look fly. sum stunnas for the summer n im commin correct. ” Amir El Nour.
Well Mir Mir. Here’s a little extra suggestions for the summer! Sidebar: June 4th couldnt come sooooooner !!! 
Top. 
Hoody / Sweater / Jacket


Uniqlo are like American Apparel, but cheaper. I love simple block colours because I match with my kicks that way… 
They go hard with the hoody, I think the zip is essential. 
If you have a bit more £ in the bank then the Moncler Fleece M-65 jacket. It is overly nice, only worries are the £ and how heavy the material is… This is a summer clothing post after all!

Avaliable at Collette. 

My personal choice is the Uniqlo. Cheap and Cheerful! Or the Cashmere V Hoody I have from good old Marks and Spencers.
T-Shirts next. 
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Verbal of the Teriyaki Boys and Ambush Designs done an interview with Hypbeast Magazine.
Verbal breaks down his influences and projects. Good interview. Love the photography. I need an SLR ! ! 
]]> http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/04/23/interview-with-verbal/feed/ 0 Kanye West x Louis Vuitton I http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/02/02/kanye-west-x-louis-vuitton-i/ http://lemelp.com/blog/2009/02/02/kanye-west-x-louis-vuitton-i/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:58:00 +0000 Lemelp http://lemelp.com/blog/?p=79

Ok. This is the first set of Kanye West shoes designed for Louis Vuitton.
And I have to say… I’m feeling them. More than the Yeezy’s!
Why… Ok let me explain.
Apart from the fact they are Louis V they and therefore are already going to be that more fashionable and upmarket – looking. They seem so much more sleek and wow!

It’s perfect!

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Nike SB Buzz Lightyear inspired backpack.
I am SO in LOVE with this!
COPPING!!!!

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