#shegotgame: Styling the Jordan XII "Melo" GS Sneaker
2016 is shaping up to be a big year for the Jordan XII. Thanks to the the release of new "Master", the upcoming "Flu Games" - those of us with smaller feet got a treat with the "Melo" colourway. Released as a tribute to Melo's days with the Denver Nuggets the shoes feature an all white upper with university blue and gold details.
Originally I was planning to do a shoot at Coney Island inspired by one of my favourite movies, He Got Game. However, thanks to weather, time and a general lack of time and wardrobe (I've been on the road for three weeks) - I figured I'd keep it low-key. I was lucky to get a pair of these direct from Jordan two weeks before the release. I've been pining for a pair since they showed up on the sneaker e-streets months ago. I'm a big fan of the colourway for summer as the bright white is set off nicely by the classic baby blue and touch of gold. Personally, I love the curve of the XIIs mixed with more shapely silhouettes like body hugging skirts and dresses and meatier calves. These are going to be in heavy rotation for me this summer, however it'll be a struggle to keep them clean in the city. Did you pick up a pair and how would you style them? Let me know!
Full outfit details
Jacket: Theory by Olivier Theyskens
Shirt: Aritzia dress cut into top
Skirt: ALC LTD @ Blue and Cream
Sneakers: Jordan Brand XII "Melo" GS courtesy of Jordan Brand/Taylor Strategy
Sunglasses: Celine at Native Ken NY
Nails: Kim Nails Salon Toronto
Photography: Roger Messi
Shot on location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
#shegotfit: Images of the Rock Clock app for espnW's We Tried It
In this week's edition of my espnW column "We Tried It", I test out the new Rock Clock app created by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Since the article only has room for a few images, check out a few more below. The Rock Clock is available on iOS and Android platforms for free. Have you tried out the alarm yet? Check out my review and let me know what you think.
Photography: Tiara Marei
Shot on location in Brooklyn, NY
Full outfit details
Jacket: Nike Lab x Sacai windrunner, courtesy of Nike Lab
Bodysuit: DKNY x Opening Ceremony
Socks: H&M
Sneakers: adidas Stan Smith in silver, courtesy of Champs Sports
Nails: Kim Nails Salon in Toronto
#shegotfit: Images of the Puma Fierce sneakers for espnW's We Tried It
In this week's edition of my espnW column "We Tried It", I test out the new Puma Fierce sneaker, endorsed by the instafamous Kylie Jenner. The Fierce sneaker fronted by Jenner is part of the bigger Fierce training program for women. Since the article only has room for a few images, check out a few more below. The full Puma Fierce collection is available now at retailers like Champs Sports. Have you tried out any pieces from the collection, including the sneakers yet? Check out my review and let me know what you think.
Photography: Katherine Roy
Hair cut and styling: Alannah at Dat Salon Toronto
Full outfit details:
Puma Fierce sneaker: courtesy of Champs Sports
Crop top and Leggings: Koral Activewear courtesy of SIX:02
#shegotfit: Images of the Jordan Brand Reveal from the Heiress Collection for espnW's We Tried It
In this week's edition of my espnW column "We Tried It", I test out the new lifestyle sneaker from Jordan Brand, the Reveal. The Reveal is part of the Heiress collection, the first grade school extended sizing made especially for women and girls. Since the article only has room for a few images, check out a few more below. The full Heiress collection, which includes a Jordan ! sneaker, a Jordan X, the Jordan Jasmine, along with the Reveal, drops on May 1st. Have you tried out any pieces from the collection yet? Check out my review and let me know what you think.
Photography: Katherine Roy
Hair cut and styling: Alannah at Dat Salon Toronto
Full outfit details:
Jordan Brand Reveal Heiress collection sneaker: courtesy of Jordan Brand
Leggings: Nike Women
Sports Bra: Lululemon
Black mesh swim cover-up: Nike
Socks: Stance
Sunglasses: Celine
#shegotgame: #NBAStyle - Steph Curry in @undrcrwn's #RUNTMC Hat
It's difficult for many casual basketball fans to remember a Warriors team different to the one we know now - an NBA championship, a ridiculous regular season record of 73 wins and only 9 loses and the NBA MVP improving to levels that no one thought was even possible. But well before this current Warriors squad, there was the combination of TMC - Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullins. The trio was only together for two years and while they didn't win a championship - they did lead the league in scoring in 1989-1990. They played a run and gun, high octane form of offence that was a thrill to watch live or on TV, much like the current Warriors squad. Steph Curry, the reigning MVP who just recently set the three point record, paid tribute to the dominant trio that came together when he was only a year old. Curry sported the "RUN TMC" hat by UNDRCRWN for Game 1 of the Warriors quarterfinals game of the 2015-2016 playoffs. The hat, a play on the RUN DMC logo much like the trio's nickname, is in Warriors color and a nice way to pay tribute to the former kings of Oracle Arena. Get your own over at the UNDRCRWN site for $33 USD.
Steph Curry photo via @Warriors, hat photos via UNDRCRWN.