CITY LIFE

Just a little chill day and update on Abdull. Things are really coming along here in New York I've been booking shoot's left and right, getting things together for fashion week and also with my life in general. I just want to say again thanks to everyone that has helped/supported me on this journey and also thanks to everyone of you who follows my blog for all the love and support you guys show me through post. I'm excited also to announce that I just hit 20 followers YAY ME!! (lol) I started my blog a month ago not thinking it would be anything but I took a chance and now look I'm almost at 10,000 views! Designers have been sending me things just to wear and or talk about on my blog,  invites for shows and previews for fashion week are now starting to come in! So exciting, again I just want to say THANK YOU!

WHO IS GREAT GATSBY

I spent another enjoyable night with a church I've been attending since I've been to New York called The Rock Church. It's crazy cause I haven't been to church this much in my life, I did as a kid but not as much in my adult life. I attended their annual rooftop party held at The Sliver Tower which is located a few blocks from Time Square and The Hudson river an amazing place to live! Inside gym and swimming pool, love a few of their floor plans and of course a beautiful rooftop view where me, John Woody, and Rashad Benton of Male Critique ( a men's fashion blog coming this Fall/Winter be on the look out.) entered the themed " Great Gatsby " Rooftop party. ( Honestly all jokes aside I've been thinking of what I can wear to this party for weeks, I only came here with 3 big suitcases of summer clothes and a few other things but some how some way I came up with something. )  The party was amazing you guys should already know from my Inner Club kid (http://askiaabdull.blogspot.com/2013/06/my-inner-club-kid.html  ) post I love themed parties, but I didn't really expect others to actually dress up but they did. Guy's were dress head to toe in Trilby hats, straw boater hats and satin suits, button ups with suspenders and pants rolled to the knees with high socks. The women came full force they really did their research flipper dresses, feathers, pearls, sequins, grown's , fur omg!! head pieces. A night full of fun , food and friends.

LORRY NEWHOUSE RESORT 2014 COLLECTION

 I know I know resort is definitely over but I actually had to post Lorry Newhouse Resort 2014 collection because I actually assisted on this lookbook :) so excited this is like my first actually major online publication WWW.WWD.COM soon I won't even be assisting and you will actually see my work in major Publications! I assisted stylist Raymond Gee ( Aslo check out his blog amazing and you can also view his work as well http://raymondgee.blogspot.com/ ) on another shoot that day for ZINK magazine which you will see soon but I found out day of that we we're styling a lookbook for a designer by the name of Lorry Newhouse I actually came across the designer ss13 collection http://www.lorrynewhouse.com/home/spring-summer-2013-lookbook-1/ before which is full of nice pastels, knee length lace dresses, also mini florals as well as grown's . Newhouse was definitely creating for the woman vacationing in Paris with an artsy twist. I pulled out this nice purple satin suit which fit perfect on the model amazing and also came across tones of nice blouses and swiss- dot tops and nice floral dresses and my favorite was this nice sheer like silk floral jump suit with scarf detail. The designer also introduced ribbon lace dress (what wwd is calling the new cocktail dress) thought it was interesting, also a raffia tweed sleeveless evening gown, and also some textured fabrics as well( I thought the police shades was a nice touch as well ). This resort collection was actually shot on a rooftop on one of the hottest days known to man(lol!) in Brooklyn over the water.

BULLSEYE!!

Today I took full advantage of this weather today in New York I wish everyday was like this. Did a few returns today and now I'm just chilling returning emails and watching Great Gatsby for the first time getting some inspiration for a outfit for this rooftop Great Gatsby themed party. I'm actually excited!! Today I wore a black snapback , white frame shades, and I also had on these sorbet green head phones ( I was listening to music all day I'll definitely be doing that more, I was so refreshed. ) and I wore a new designer called  Jarrod Glaze cream and white target pattern 2 piece sweat suit from his Fall/Winter 2013 collection called Glaze he showed at an presentation this pass New York fashion week. Love his pieces amazing also wore my white Doc Martens as well.

THE FOSSIL & MICHELE HOLIDAY PREVIEW

Yesterday I attended The Fossil & Michele Holiday Preview with a good friend of mine John Woody at The Bowery Hotel very nice hotel where celebrities like Rihanna come stay in New York. At the preview I saw tones of amazing women's accessories like earrings, watches, necklace and rings, also tones of totes and massager bags. They had a big collection of mens watches, book-bags, briefcases and also massagers bags which I am a big fan of and wallets and phones cases. It was clear the theme of the night was 20s Great Gatsby inspired the waiters and a few of the host were dressed in 20s inspired looks also Brian Newman and his Jazz Band provided us with the music for the night dressed in the 20s theme as well. Loved every moment of this preview for Michele Holiday men/women's collection.

BALLED UP THOUGHTS!!!

 Lately everyone has been showing me so much love and support for living out my dream of being a stylist. It's somewhat like they actually believe me now that I really want to be a stylist since I've been in New York City doing new styling work like I've never done work before back in Atlanta (lol). I guess you can say it's "official" once your in New York City doing anything for the most part, which to me is insane but I guess if the shoe fits I'll wear it!I am forever thankful for everything anyone has ever done for me, and all the doors that have been opened for me.

SCOOP NYC: CHRISTMAS IN JULY PREVIEW

Yesterday I went to Scoop Nyc: Christmas In July Preview held in the Paramount hotel which is located in the Theater District and Restaurant Row off of West 46th st. As I walked into the modern but still trendy room decorated in different shades of white and grey, with a few pieces of great art work on the walls and a zebra print floor. The displays featured clothing like Alice & Olivia stone turtle neck sweater pieced with a Scoop knit loop rabbit fur scarf, A Three Dot grey sequin sweater under a Rabbit  patchwork fur vest on another display and a few other pieces you will see a lot of this fall and winter and also on me this Hockley Fabiola Raccoon lined trapper hat and a gold leather mini tote bag from Sophie Hulmet. On the walls of the room the had a few Inmate pieces from designers like Stella Mccartney Isabelle wondering black lace sequin bra and thong and a Eberjey colette raceback bra and thong as well. They also featured many other pieces  from Scoop like jackets,sweaters , dresses and furs as well and other pieces from designers such as Zac Posen, Brian Antwood, Clover Canyon,RVN and ISSA just to name a few more. I didn't forget about you men they had tones of cashmere sweaters in different styles like v necks, crew necks, even hoodies, leather gloves and scarfs. Scoop is definitely bringing it for this winter I can't wait to pull out a few pieces myself. 

COMING SOON

So I decide at the beginning of August I will be doing a " WHAT I WORE " feature every week on different individuals style. I thought I'll give a few others style instead of just me all the time but I still will always be blogging about my day as well so you guys will still get to see me :) (lol). With the " WHAT I WORE " feature every week I will pick a individual rather they are male or female at random with nice style and feature them on my blog for that week. It will be a simple post nothing more Name, State, what you do and 5 to 6 detailed photos of your look and a little paragraph about your outfit. You can also email me ( abdullstyles@gmail.com ) if you would like to be a consider for a feature as well.

Florian Wowretzko "BURNOUT" SS14 MENSWEAR COLLECTION

  Today's new Blog Feature is on German designer Florian Wowretzko. A designer I've been friends with on facebook since I've started styling but I didn't really take eye to him until last year once he drop his Ecce Homme f/w menswear collection, if you seen it and you follow my style you know it's sooooo man love it, but we aren't here to talk about that collection I got the scoop on Wowretzko SS14 collection called " BURNOUT " .Which again I am in love staying to to his to himself with the leathers and the over size pieces and also tights  and colors, but let me stope talking and get to the interview.. 

MY DAY AND NIGHT OF FASHION

I don't think I ever really ask you guys how your doing? I hope everyone is well and blessed! My day started off very exciting, I was attending a fashion show I honestly haven't been to one in NYC yet.  The exciting part was it was in the neighborhood, never been to an event were I'm staying at let alone a fashion show. It's funny how I found this nice little park the other day next to the Hudson river called Riverbank State Park and a few day's later I'm going to a fashion show there ( Fashion on the Hudson ). They moved the fashion show to the inside though just incase of rain in a place called the Culture Center which is located inside the park. As I walk into the show all I see flashes everywhere  ( mind you I walk in just texting up a storm ) but I didn't notice until someone took a picture and I looked around that everyone around the room was taking pictures of me ( My whole life just flashed before my eye's my dreams are coming true I haven't made it just yet but I'm surely on my way ) but the show was pretty ok they showcased 24 designers that day but I left early because someone forgot the keys in the door .. (lol) Later on that night I took the train to Meat Packing District (my second home in NYC i'm always there pulling from showrooms ) to meet up with one of my loves Christian Riley for her birthday dinner at SEA Thai food restaurant very good food and cheap. I actually ended my night earlier cause I had a early call time for a shoot. (coming soon)

ART AT THE GALLERY

Last night was a pretty ok night. I honestly chilled all day researching designers and emailing photographers, I wanna start shooting a lot more. Back to my night me and a few friends of mine decide to go out last night to Gallery bar but we were down in the basement for AXM FRIDAYS if your in New York it's definitely a nice little artsy spot over 120 Orchard Street nice crowd and music. The event featured two amazing artist one by the name of Vito Nicholas and I'm sorry but I didn't remember his name but his Art was amazing. They also had a performer as well a rapper by the name of Leon Marin ( LeonMarinMusic.com ) I actually loved each song he performed and even his introduction freestyle at the end of his set.

WORLD PREMIERE JADE "I AM ONE"

Artsist : Jade Jones 

Shot by Photographer: Russell Dreyer

( www.creative-eye-photography.net email: russell@russelldreyer.com )

I've been waiting for the day we start the count down process of the release of a client of mine, a artist by the name of Jade Jones ( http://www.youtube.com/jadkenmusic ) video project for her mix-tape entitled " LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS." I was the mine stylist on the project, we shot videos for each and every song she record for a full month in a half and also did a few photoshoots as well. 

THE MISFIT IN HARLEM

Since it is Throw Back Thursday I thought maybe I'll share an old but not to old outfit I wore like a few weeks back. This day was very chill and and a little rainy but I chilled out around Harlem on another adventure to get more familiar with where I live. Found lot's of boutiques and little parks and one also over the Hudson I never knew this river was so big. I guess it goes all around the whole city of New York. What I wore for the day was this DimePiece Zodiac 5-Panel hat from Urban Outfitters and a Misfits/Wayne safety pin tee from Hottopic and also these Jaw-string plaid detail pants from Skingraft fall 13 mens collection and pointed toe creepers from Junkmen's daughter.

LATE NIGHTS IN AFRICA

Today I spend my day running around pulling clothes left to right from showroom after showroom for a upcoming shoot I have this weekend and also help pull a few shoe's with a stylist I've been working with for a minute now since I came to New York by the name of Raymond Gee ( you guys definitely need to check out his new blog also http://raymondgee.blogspot.com ). I also made a trip to Burger King for their 50 cent Ice Cream PROMOTION!! I'm a big Ice Cream lover. I ended my night in the courtyard of were I'm staying for movie night. I wore a Joseph Animal Devore Trinity black T-shirt and  matching mesh trousers, also I wore my leather Cobain Gladiator Sandals from Aldo. 

JUUN. J SS14

 I just had to talk about and let you guys see JUUN. J SS14 menswear collection. I have been running across his collection for the past week and I honestly only seen the white varsity jerseys but until today on tumblr I seen a few of the leather looks so had to take a look at the collection and fell in love. The Korean designer took the whole the high end street phenomenon to the next level with this bold androgynous collection taking us out of the norm for menswear. " The deconstructionist of menswear!" As he calls himself  gave us a variety of tops in colors like white, cream, marble, blue and cobalt blue and also a few leather tops that emphasized the controlled art of draping ( The detailing in this collection is amazing), paired with razor- sharp line tailored shorts and also pants. Juun even designed a tone of long trench coats and blazer as well getting us ready for the fall. A lot of these piece's can be broken up and worn separately.

RETURNS & ST. MARKS

Sorry you guys kind of took a day off from blogging. I got news of styling my first test shoot in NYC.. EXCITED!!!!! YAY!! (Lol). I was looking up designers and also doing returns but I did stop to take a few pictures of my outfit so you guys can kind of get a feel of my day. I have a lot of new stuff coming soon for you all as well. :)

BRUNCH AT BRYANT PARK

Today was a very nice day, but overly hot. Nonetheless I attended church today and enjoyed today service which was amazing. Later went for brunch in Bryant park my day wasn't very long at all thanks to the heat but I still decide to share it with you guys.

EDITORIALS TO KAYAKING ON THE HUDSON RIVER

I SWEAR I LOVE NEW YORK!!! My day started off and ended amazing. First I help style a editorial shoot (post coming soon :) ) with a stylist definitely on the rise by the name of Lisbeth Cervantes ( www.lisbethcervantes.4ormat.com ) shot by Franey Miller ( franeymiller.net ) for Glass magazine , can't wait to see the images I'm so excited!! As I continue my day I was in a rush to get to 59th st  ( Columbus circle ) to meet up with my church called THE ROCK CHURCH. From Columbus circle we walked the city to Pier 96 boathouse for Kayaking on the Hudson River (www.downtownboathouse.org ) I was so excited because it was first time Kayaking on any type of water but it was so amazing just to seat out over the water and think or even do work it's so relaxing and peaceful, Definitely will be making my way back there for another visit (oh and did I mention it's FREE www.downtownboathouse.org )..

DIDIT HEDIPRASETYO HAUTE COUTURE AUTUMN COLLECTION

You all should know by now I'm very high street, structured, and a detailed type of person when it comes to fashion. Didit Hediprasetyo Haute Couture collection was very high street with a couture effortless twist! with leather tops long and short sleeve, long leather skirts with very high splits and also this one sleeve leather kind holster top. Hediprasetyo used fitted caps to translate the street inspired collection. I loved this whole collection from the prints, the colors, and as stated also the detail throughout the whole line.

BACK TO THE MET

Today was a long but short day went to The Met again to see the PUNK CHAOS OF COUTURE exhibit . You can never go to a place like The Met to many times, it's always going to be something new you haven't seen before. The outfit I wore today was pretty arty and colorful. I wore this vintage short sleeve block pattern color button up and some light yellow dress shorts I got from a thrift store with these white and black Doc Martens and also I wore a leather and cheetah print backpack from urbanoutfitters.

4TH OF JULY IN QUEENS

Let me start off by saying happy 4th of july I know I'm let but better late then never right.. Today was a pretty good and fun day I spent most of my day in Jamaica Queens for the 4th with a church I've been going to in New York called the ROCK CHURCH they are indeed a good group of people. I felt I was back in California I haven't been to a park let alone just a big BBQ since I left Cali which is crazy cause in Cali it's like an everyday thing but I had tones of fun and lot's of food if you guys don't know by now I loooovvvveee to eat (licks lips). We listen to music ,told jokes and played so many games I was beat lol. Later after the cook out we went back into the city to enjoy the fireworks show at Pier 88 which was PACKED TO THE MAX idk if i'll ever do that again omg!!!!

HIGH-END HARLEM

My outfit the other day on my adventure around Harlem. I decided to take a little trip around where I stay to see what Harlem had to offer and so I can know where everything is around here. I wore a B.O.Y Fitted with this all black Motif crop top from Cres. E Dim with a vintage mesh top and  sliver HADRIA by Adrianna Beer Cuffs, also these white sweater material Frank Tropiano shorts and some Jordan's. My day was very chill.

"INVERTED COMMAS" Tote Bags

Living as a New Yorker I find myself having to fill my pockets or even find a bag to put all my belongings in. I am person that just grabs and goes but living in New York, well in Harlem it's like a 20-30min train ride to the city so I can't really run back and fourth so I tend to have to carry a bag with me everywhere I go AND I just hate carrying the same bag. I came across these amazingly affordable illustrated tote bags on a website called Inverted Commas I thought the bags very chic, fashionable, and artsy definitely for a man or woman on the go who wants to add a quick piece of flair to an already great outfit! I got quick Q&A about the brand check out what they had to say below.

PINK GECKOS

I've been shadowing a stylist here in New York for the pass week and today I went out on my own and did a few pulls for shoe's to different showrooms. Today I tired to be comfortable as possible and it also was a little rainy so I wore a bright hot pink beanie which was different for me. I know you guys are like "Askia really" lol, but I don't really wear pink to be honest also I wore this kind of black and light colored lavender, pink and sherbet green Gecko button up shirt I got from Rag-o-rama and some all black rude skinny jeans from Hottopic and classic hightop chucks.

Better Late Then Never :)

So sorry I'm late sometimes with my day to day post, I'm just out all day long but nonetheless my Sunday was amazing started my day by going to Church therockchurchnyc . After church we went down stairs for brunch at an all white Tai restaurant called Qi Bangkok Eatery. Amazing place to eat in New York city good food and lots of amazing art work. I ended my day by going to the YSL sample sale and going home to see the Bet Awards.

VOGUE BRAZIL: AVA SMITH IN "DEU BRANCO"

Check out this Mod Winter Editorial called "Deu Branco" with Wilhelmina Model Ava Smith , shot by Zee Nunes for July issue of Vogue Brazil. Pedro Sales styled Ava in pieces from Miu Miu, Osklen, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada and Gucci just to name a few designers.  (Take's deep breath) I don't know if I'm ready for New York's winter but can't wait for it one of my favorite seasons.