As any chronometer aficionado will tell you, mechanical watches tend to get expensive very quickly so it's something of a rarity to see a quality dress watch for under $500 USD, or even $1,000 USD for that matter.
"I am trying to not be that shy, conservative, quiet Indian girl people want South Asian women to be. My art is my way of rebelling."
It's no secret that I love the Casio F-91W for its simplicity, but the Casio AE-1200 is a worthwhile upgrade in several ways. Its packed with features you'll actually want to use, ones that will improve your life in a tangible way.
The Nike Field General seen here is in the adventurous Elemental Pink colorway, and bold colors aside, it's easily one of the best looking Nike shoes I've ever seen. This classic silhouette features timeless styling, minimalist lines, and beautiful stitching details throughout.
My Neighbor Totoro is not a story about good and evil, yet it isn't boring. Not even close. Rather, it's one of fantasy and family, with creatures and locations that are shrouded in mystery. The themes are simple for young children to be captivated but also layered enough that adults will enjoy it.
What makes Lost in Translation truly special is how it captures the beautiful sadness of making a fleeting connection in life. It plays in the realm of moral ambiguity, and it's within this structure that the film elegantly combines elements of romance and comedy.
Due to its poor marketing, you'd be forgiven for dismissing Children of Men upon its initial release in 2006, but don't pass it up now. It is an incredible film that has stood the test of time. Not just for it's captivating story, but for its relevant social commentary.
Whereas other popular sneakers' claim to fame is their highly technical and sometimes flashy design, the Nike Air Force 1 ’07 has an understated monochromatic philosophy that perfectly suits the aesthetically inclined. It's quite simply the most minimalist basketball sneaker ever.
It's a frustrating experience in that regard, as I was only able to achieve perfect exposure with a handful of images out of the two rolls I shot. When both the blacks are crushed and the highlights are missing detail, sadly everything just looks a little bit wrong.
It all comes down to feeling. I simply enjoy the feeling of photographing with film the same way I enjoy playing an acoustic kit rather than a electronic one. It's my response to these tools that I cannot sacrifice for ease and convenience.
Rihanna has pushed the modern day Avanti even further with her own signature details that have transformed the sneaker into something akin to a Formula One racing car. That's all well and good, but is the hype surrounding the Fenty x Puma Avanti L sneaker actually justified?
It may be considered retro today, but the New Balance 530 has long surpassed being pigeon-holed exclusively as an ironic dad shoe. Thanks in part to discerning fashion bloggers around the world, it is now a legitimate style choice with the added benefit of maximum comfort in a featherlight package.
footwear
This is the kind of casual daily use sneaker that will actually make you look more put together without much effort. Its perfected silhouette is one of the most imitated shoe designs ever, and it's easy to see why.
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With such a wide reaching audience, one can't help but wonder. How did they get here, and more importantly, do their boots even live up to the hype?
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While it's been optimized for skaters in terms of durability, comfort, and added protection, these benefits over the standard issue Dunk certainly aren't just reserved for those who live for the thrill of grinding handrails.
bags
The real question however, was whether this bag is as useful and enjoyable in use as it is attractive.
photography
I never felt like anything was missing through this process, but this is where Tri-X surprised me.
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The Adidas Samba OG is not a technical performance sneaker by any means, but maybe that's not the point of a shoe like this.
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In use I've found that Dehancer truly has thrown everything they could at this app, holding nothing back that could potentially annoy their existing user base.
photography
The film stock is only the beginning, as you can completely change the look of the film preset by adjusting any of the other numerous options. This leads to a near endless number combinations to experiment with.
watches
The Casio F-91W has had a cult following for decades and is still a world's best seller today for good reason. It's rare to find a utilitarian device that marries classic retro design so seamlessly.
footwear
From the beloved 580 to the dad friendly 530, New Balance seems to have mastered technical ability while wrapping the technology in bold silhouettes that sneakerheads helplessly gravitate towards.
photography
Lately, I've been shooting all of my product photography with the Godox AD200 Pro. It's been much more enjoyable compared to using larger monolights paired with manual radio triggers.
style
The Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate 40oz Tumbler has a striking appearance that you'll immediately love or hate for its bold aesthetic. For a seemingly simple travel cup, there's actually a lot of engineering that went into its creation.