Polo...On Polo...On Polo

This is a trend that I have noticed in Michigan, but I don't know if it happens anywhere else. The polo from head to toe trend. They are wearing polo hats, polo shirts, polo shorts, polo underwear, and polo shoes. I see about five or six horse logos popping out, and I'm wondering if anyone should ever have on that much polo for one outfit besides the store mannequin? I like to see guys coordinate their outfits with different brands, it shows that they have their own personal flair. If all you wear is the same brand head to toe, it seems like you don't like to take risks fashion wise. What's even more interesting to me is, I wonder how the owner and the top execs of the company feel about having young African American males among their highest consuming clientele? Is it important to be a conscious buyer and be aware of the companies' actions and views, or is that not something the consumer is responsible for?

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It's Not for Everybody: Forever 21, Love Culture, H&M

I could never understand why the same t-shirt or jacket that I tried on at H&M or Forever 21 that made me look frumpy, made another girl look so fabulous. I see girls all over campus wearing clothing from these stores and making the pieces look so cute, and they are affordable on top of that. If I tried to pull off the same exact outfit i would look a hot mess, lol. I don't know if the clothing is made for girls with a box shape with a large chest, but it just doesn't work for me. The only things that I can get out of those stores are tank tops, and sometimes shirts and sweaters. So instead, I've had to turn to online websites like karmaloop, PLNDR, Klassiq, Concrete Rose, etc and boutiques like C'est La Vie, Iklektikk, etc. Even though I have to spend a little bit more money for these items, a lot of times they last longer and fit much better. Also, I have found by stepping outside the box we call the "mall", I was able to discover a lot of cool sites and boutiques that carry pieces that I never see anyone else in.

Does anyone else has similar/dissimilar sentiments?

Kim Kardashian to star in "The Marriage Counselor"

I almost chocked on my food when I read this headline....oh, where do I start?

First, why would Kim Kardashian get the role as the co-worker in the film "the marriage counselor"? I do think that she is overexposed in the media, and I still don't quite understand what's she is famous for. Nonetheless, if she portrayed the best acting skills at the audition, then she deserves the role...But I highly doubt that she had to audition for the role, and even if she did, it probably wasn't that hot.

Second, is Tyler Perry that far removed from his audience that he thinks that her name on a movie will bring in audiences? His core demographic are African Americans (mostly women), and some of them may not even know who Kim Kardashian is and even care. This seems like he is trying to alienate himself from his original fan base.

 Third, what about the starving artists? Tyler Perry has been known to give many unknown thespians the opportunity to showcase their talent, i don't understand why he stopped with this role. There are plenty of young females out there who are vying to be a major motion picture, and he chooses Kim Kardashian. A woman who is already rich, and to my knowledge has no talents worth recognition.

I could go on and on about this, but I'll stop here...what are your thoughts?