Brooklyn Mornings With Andrea

Andrea Denver at Soul Artist Management enlisted to show us some great looks for fall. Whether you're looking to get a new suit or replace the coat you've had since college take a look to find some of your new favorite pieces for the season.

Photographer- Erik Carter
Stylist- Alejandro Lopez

Suit and Shoes- Bar III | Turtleneck- David Hart

 

Top Coat- Combatant Gentleman | Shirt- Matiere | Chinos- Outerknown | Shoes- Aldo

Jacket and Sweater- Belstaff

Coat- DROMe | Sweater- Belstaff

Road Trip: Galaxy Diner on Route 66

Little did we know that right across a most awful hotel where we spent the night there would be this awesome 50's diner on Route 66 in Flagstaff, AZ called Galaxy Diner. I can honestly say that breakfast and lunch are great here because we came twice on the same day specifically because they offer 100 different milkshakes flavors. We had to come back for the milk shakes (Yolo)! I had the cookies and cream and chocolate milkshake while my little sister had the brownie chocolate milkshake and they give you the silver cup where its all mixed, so good.

Shoes- Aldo Shoes | No Show Socks- Mack Weldon (they live up to their name)

Shirt- UniQlo | Pants- Life/After/Denim | Tie- Skinny Tie Madness 

Road Trip: Albuquerque

Due to last minute changes Albuquerque, NM became the next stop and I was OK with that. A friend recommended that hands down I had to get breakfast at Duran Central Pharmacy. Sounds a bit strange, I know, but when you enter the pharmacy just head to the back and a cool little restaurant will be there to serve you some really delicious food. Whatever you get will be a great choice but make sure to ask for a tortilla with butter. So good! After that delicious breakfast we headed to downtown Albuquerque to view the KiMO Theatre which was built in the 1920's. I'm such a fan of deco and southwestern style architecture of this building.

T-shirt Mack Weldon | Shorts- Penfield | Shirt- Burton | Shoes- Aldo

Sunglasses- Shwood | Watch- Timex

The last stop was the Petroglyph National Monument where Native Americans painted on the volcanic stones hundreds of years ago. There was a field of wild flowers right next to them so you know I couldn't pass up that kind of photo op.

Cap- Burton

Caught in the act! Instagraming my Aldo shoes instead of the petroglyph right behind me.

Short Sleeves Shirts at The Miami Design District

As I was on my way to the airport on my latest visit to Miami, I decided to check out my high school alma mater's neighborhood, the Miami Design District. I was amazed to see how much it had changed for the better. Where there would be small independent galleries or vacant spaces there's a Tom Ford and Dior shop opening. They don't stick out that much as right across the street you can find  Givenchy, Burberry and even a Loewe boutique amongst other luxury brands. In the middle of all this there is a courtyard with a huge bubbly sculpture very similar to what you might've seen at the Dior Cruise collection show just a few days ago. So what do you wear to a place like this? Keep it classy and simple and because of the humidity South Florida is famous for a short sleeve shirt is perfect. Oh, and make sure to walk over to the neighborhood of Wynwood to check out all the impressive street art too.

Shirt and Pants- Bonobos | Sunglasses - Garrett Leight California Optical | Shoes- Aldo | Suitcase- Burton

 

One of the smartest travel decisions I've made is taking this Burton suitcase with me. After years of traveling this bag's wheels are so smooth it glides and everything I need fits. It's the ideal bag.

Accessories For The Season

As the weather get's hotter and more humid layering is hard to do. That's why you have to branch out, make sure your accessories are on point so you wont need a lot to make a statement. These are some of my favorites for the season.

Garrett Leight California Optical or GLCO for short has been on my radar for some time. Their modern silhouettes with classic feel are perfect the sunny days ahead.

Love this Maison Kitsuné cap from their '15 collection. It reminds me of my days in Paris and how sometimes I want to be Parisian.

If you're looking for cool slip-ons make sure to check out Aldo's selection. I'm hearting these and plan on wearing them all summer long.

Did you notice the watch throughout the pictures? It's from Skagen and so is this bag! This supple leather bag is the right size for all your needs. I took this around Miami and it was perfect.