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February 2017

    Daily cup of cafecito ”El Cafe Del Futuro” Scholarship with Cafe Bustelo

    As a first generation Latino and son of immigrant parents, I am also the first one in my family to go to college. With very little knowledge of the college system, my parents always knew that their kids would go to college and they set that precedent while raising us. School was THE most important part of growing up.

    Growing up in a first generation household made things much more difficult because my parents didn’t “just know” what the steps to get to college were or the scholarships that were available to them. What they did know was the importance of education and made sure we stayed focus on school.  Continue Reading

  • MUST-HAVE: EVERY DAY KHAKI JACKET

    Suiting up for the day doesn’t always mean putting on an actual suit…. stepping up your work game is easy with one simple move, throwing on a blazer jacket. The trick into…

  • FROM GROUND TO TOP OF THE SKY FEAT. SUPRA

    The beauty of a lux sneaker is that it goes great with a more dressed up fit and is even the perfect alternative to lace ups and monk straps. The rage is…

  • WASHED OUT BLUES

    new week, new blues… or, in this case, some classic staple blues that should always live in your closet. As you all know, two of the pieces that I consider “Top…

  • NEW SOUND SATURDAY EP. 1

    First of the new series where I will be featuring songs I am currently jamming to, old or new. It will definitely be a compilation of a mix of genres, artists…

  • VANGUARD EDITORIAL

    A couple weeks back, in collaboration with Pocket Square Clothing and the Los Angeles Athletic Club, I joined a select group of fellow menswear influencers for their Vanguard Editorial feature.…

  • SHAWL WE SHAWL?

    With this weather comes an appreciation for warm and comfortable knit layers. In LA,  a knit sweater can be more than enough for the “colder days”. But, of course, I love…

  • DARK DENIM DAYS

    Monday blues and the start of another gloomy week. Fret not, its a perfect opportunity (or excuse) to wear a dark wash denim jacket. I’m all about mixing casual pieces with that…

  • SEEING GREEN, NEVER WITH ENVY

    A suit is always a surefire way to get it right with minimal effort. Skipping the classic navy or black suit for a standout of a suit in this beautiful “emerald…