The Beginning

9.1.2013 All White on Labor Day Weekend
Cotton Photographer Suit- Express
Extreme Cutaway Shirt- Trashness
Knit Tie- Daniel Cremieux
Knit Pocket Square- The Tie Bar
Wayfarer Sunglasses- Ray Ban
Johnston & Murphy Carlock Tassel Loafers
H&M Socks

"Wear it like you love it!" My mother's motto still resonates in my head to this day. Growing up in the burbs of Los Angeles in the 90s was an awesome experience. I remember wanting the latest fashions, whether it was velour FUBU sweatsuits and Nike Air Force Ones or RocaWear jeans and Phat Farm sneakers. Unfortunately, my mother was a bargain hunter; meaning if it wasn't at least 60% off or in Marshalls, Ross, or TJ Maxx, I wasn't getting it!

When I look back on those days, I really believe that is where my personal style began to develop. Fueled by my rebellious and competitive nature, I began to see style as a challenge. To my mother's delight, I accepted almost every piece of clothing she bought for me AND wore it! No color was to bright, no pattern to busy, no style too outdated! I wore it all (sometimes in questionable combinations) and to my surprise I actually began to love it. 

Oakwood University, my alma mater, was where I really embraced the fashion world. I began modeling and organizing fashion shows around campus. In my summers, when I wasn't doing research or at a pre-med summer program, I was learning to sew from my mother. Bow ties are a staple accessory at HBCUs, so I made pocket change by sewing custom ties for other students and faculty. Of all the honors and awards I received at Oakwood, being voted as The Best Dressed Male by my peers in my junior and senior years has been one of my personal favorites. 

After I left Oakwood, I continued pursuing my other passion at The Medical College of Georgia. After years of being able to satisfy both my medical and fashion passions, I found myself without a fashionable outlet. So I tried to launch an urban clothing line in medical school (crazy right!). Well needless to say it was too much to handle, so I had to cut my losses and focus on school. So I continued through school rather miserably until I transferred to Howard University to be with my fiancee. After a few comments and inquiries from strangers, I was motivated to begin blogging and styling.

This blog is just about me and my self expression through attire. My style is eclectic, eccentric, and ever-evolving. My future mother-in-law describes me as a chameleon because each time she sees me I have a new look. I love what I wear and wear what I love. This is The Clinical Stylist.