The Cool
Sometimes we make life too difficult. Everything doesn’t have to be a suit or blazer. It’s totally appropriate for you to just kick it, word to ESCAPE. This fit is OD casual, but if comfort is key, I can truly say that i’m Comfortable! For this look I completely reverted back to my fashion roots.... Read More
The Unruely Effect
One of the many benefits of having a platform is being able to expose your audience to the information, resources, or networks at your disposal. That was the premise behind the brain trust. That is a major tenant of The Wkender brand. August’s Brain Trust post was curated to remind you to never let “them”... Read More
Recycling is good for your wardrobe!
Two points to make and then ill be done: You don’t have to buy new clothes every time you leave the house. (This is a message more for me than you, but maybe you need it too) When you mix pieces sometimes it works well, don’t let PEOPLE convince you not to be creative with... Read More
Solids are Safe
Fear and Fashion Are The Only Patterns You Shouldn’t Mix To all the problem-solvers and over-analytic thinkers reading, Riddle me this… why are people so afraid of meshing patterns? Is it because there is a chance you can get it wrong? You’ve got to be willing to push the limits. Too often, we settle for... Read More
The Woman In Red
What’s better than standing next to a mogul in the making? When the mogul happens to be a woman, and you are both in the presence of luxury. Simply put, if you haven’t been to the Buckhead Shops, I will gladly take you on a tour! With that, I present to you the Monthly Female... Read More
Orange You Glad its Summer!
As I've grown and progressed personally and professionally, I've learned two inalienable truths: 1.  “The change up is so real.” What I mean is that versatility is necessary in the world that we operate in, and if you don’t know how to walk in several different venues, you will find yourself ostracized quite quickly. Some people... Read More
OLURI
Gianni Orisawayi the Founder/CEO of OLURI Fragrances is soon to be a household name. The man behind the vision has been intentional about curating fragrances that are not distinguished by their names but by their captivating aromas. His passion for fragrances started when he was 10 years old and at the peak of his interest made the... Read More
This Ain’t Your Granddaddy’s Corn Straw Hat
We are in the thick of Summer and at this point, if you aren’t scrambling to find the thinnest cloth you own, you clearly don’t live in the south or go on vacation. The real question is, how do you look good, stay cool, and still remain functional. If you’re tuning in to The Wkender... Read More
Don’t Believe Me Just Watch!
It’s a rare occasion when preparation and opportunity strike. I called a friend on a whim and she was ready to go, and might I say, I Love It When Magic Happens for the win. The weather was right and the scenery was perfect, there was simply no way that this shoot could go wrong... Read More
Don of a New Age!
For this first installment of the Brain Trust interview series, I wanted to highlight my photographer and co-collaborator Don. His work and expertise have been integral to the success of The Wkender thus far. Frankly, without the visuals, there is no blog. Shout to my guy stepping from behind the camera and letting me shoot a... Read More