Best of Brick and Black
Posted: February 23, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Adam Arnold, Brick and Black, Counterpart Photo, fashion blog, Grayling Jewelry, One Year Anniversary, Portland fashion blog, Portland style blog Leave a comment »Hey everyone! So it’s been one year and one hundred posts since Brick & Black first started this adventure. And in true anniversary fashion we decided to reminisce on this past year and compile some of our favorite pictures. That’s right folks, we’ve only just broken our first season and we are already doing a clip show. Enjoy!!!
We’ve done a lot of “walking away” shots but this is the all time best, simply because we were cracking up as we had to navigate through a minefield of doggy doo. Don’t worry we made it through free and clear.
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/backinblack/
Some of the best shots come out of nowhere. This kitty infiltrated the shoot and stole the show.
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/gardenparty/
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/grimetime/
Hands downs (and hats off) one of our most fun shoots. (and proof that we DO smile)
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2011/04/11/hats/
Eye patch + Thore = one fun time
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/a-patchy-situation/
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/we-the-free/
Natural lighting doing us a solid.
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2011/08/18/until-the-sun-comes-up/
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/shades-of-grey/
The best landscape
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/lumbersass/
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/mickey/
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2011/11/02/portland-to-nashville-with-black-and-co/
Our hands down favorite shoot.
http://brickandblack.wordpress.com/2011/02/09/golden-days/
Thank you to all of those who’ve followed us and enjoyed what we’ve been putting out there. This has been such a fun year for us and we look forward to continuing bringing our expression of style and fashion to you.
a special thanks to Grayling jewelry and Adam Arnold along with our family and friends. And a super duper special thanks to Mr. Peter Black of Counterpart Photo, we couldn’t do any of this with out you
xoxo
Brick and Black
gold, camels, and silk
Posted: February 17, 2012 Filed under: Accessories, color, Daytime, Gold, Handbag, Inspiration, jewelry, shoes, Uncategorized | Tags: Afghanistan, bad girls, camel, Christian Louboutin, desert, jewelry, King Tut, M.I.A., Senso Leave a comment »
And just in case you haven’t seen it yet. which I know is clearly impossible being as this video is on BLAST, here is a little jam to get your weekend going.
-Black
Image 1 King Tut art
Image 2 Hand Jewelry made by yours truly
Image 3 Christian Louboutin bag
Image 4 desert shot
Image 5 MIA
Image 6 Senso Etami flats from Solestruck
Image 7 Afghanistan
Harajuku love
Posted: February 13, 2012 Filed under: Black, Boots, color, Daytime, Fur, Inspiration, Jacket, Socks, Sunglasses, Uncategorized, Wedge | Tags: American Apparel, Dr. Martins, forever-21, Free People, H&M, Harajuku, Jeffrey Campbell, Standard Cloth, tokyo street style, Victoria's Secret Leave a comment »
After becoming obsessed with the Harajuku street style, we got all dressed up and had our own “Harajuku moment”. This is our little dedication to those kids that inspire us when they wake up each Sunday and find their way to Harajuku Station in Tokyo.
Here is a little Harajuku inspiration of your own:
On Brick:
shades: unknown
scarf: Brady Lange
sweatshirt: Disney
shirt: Standard Cloth
shorts: customized H&M
leggings: F21
boots: Dr. Martins
On Black:
jacket: Free People
shirt: Forever 21
skirt: American Apparel
tights: Victoria’s Secret (used and abused)
shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Better With Age
Posted: February 2, 2012 Filed under: Inspiration | Tags: Advanced Style, Ari Seth Cohen, Brick and Black, fashion blogs, fashion inpiration 1 Comment »I recently came across the awesome fashion blog, Advanced Style and just had to share. Advanced Style is run by Ari Seth Cohen who focuses on the amazing styles of fashionistas over 50. These women are truly inspiring. They’ve seen it all and worn it all. They are confidant, bold and remind me why I love fashion. I’m reminded of my own 95 year old grandmother who I don’t think I’ve ever seen without her pearls. Do yourself a favor and take a moment to check out Advanced Style, it will instantly brighten your day.
Ari Seth Cohen also has an Advanced Style book coming out soon featuring his photos and the fashion insights of the people behind the clothes. You can pre-order it here on Amazon. I’m definitely picking one up.
Fashion has no limits and knows no age.
-Brick
all photos via Advanced Style
lumberglam
Posted: January 31, 2012 Filed under: Boots, color, Daytime, Denim, Fur, hats, Heels, Inspiration, jewelry, Location, Vintage | Tags: Adam Arnold, American Apparel, Crown Cap, Double H, English Laundry, Ever, Gucci, J Brand, Jeffrey Campbell, Wrangler 1 Comment »
A very special thank you to Kipp Knode and his ‘designer’ axes. I mean, who doesn’t wish they could carry this around with them through the foggy morning hillside.
On Brick:
Boots: Double H
Jeans: Wrangler
Suspenders and Shirt: Adam Arnold
Scarf: Gucci
Gloves: English Laundry
Pins: vintage
Hat: Crown Cap
On Black:
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Jeans: J Brand
Shirt: Ever
Suspenders: American Apparel
Fur: (made by our own) Brady Lange
Beanie: gas station treasure
havana painted dreams
Posted: January 16, 2012 Filed under: Inspiration, Location, swimwear, Uncategorized, Vintage | Tags: Black Milk, Cuba, Havana, Michael Eastman Leave a comment »My new obsession: getting to Cuba.
In the midst of architectural ruin and decay, the life that resides is so much more alive in the representation of preservation.
The palette that exists in the buildings is one that I have only found when wearing my rose colored glasses.
A special thank you to Michael Eastman for sharing his more then gifted eye and documenting what I have only imagined.
And maybe it’s the perfect temperature range of 69-80 degrees. Maybe its the socialist sharing of goods and rationing. Maybe it is the lack of progression and conservation of what once was.
But as I begin my week in these photos, I hope to one day live the life that they embody.
-Black
(And on another note, I would most defiantly need to buy this bathing suit. CANNOT GET ENOUGH BLACK MILK AS OF LATE.)
feed the monster…
Posted: January 11, 2012 Filed under: Location | Tags: CINCO DESIGN, Juliet Zulu, MONSTER'S Leave a comment »Brick & Black were able to take part in out first Art Direction gig for some incredibly talented friends at Juliet Zulu. We hired a team, showed up for a few days, and did what they told us to. Apparently they know what they are doing, because all of a sudden I feel the need to go out and buy their headphones.
‘Working under CINCO DESIGN and their awesome campaign to introduce the general public to MONSTER’S new INSPIRATION headphones, this video was about feeling like the BTS at a fashion shoot. There are elements of reality and elements of fiction within this video. We love walking that line.’
So we share with you the end product…
We had way too much fun to call this a ‘job’, and are currently interested in finding out how to get hired to be surrounded by so many good looking creatives while provided with catered meals on a regular basis.
Thanks a million to Peter Black, Sarah Simmons-Meyer, and Harry Nedley for being the best hired team we could of asked for. And a special super-dee-duper thank you to Zak Davis for thinking of us.
-B&B
left to rust
Posted: January 9, 2012 Filed under: Accessories, Daytime, Denim, Heels, Jacket, jewelry, Leather, Sunglasses, Vintage | Tags: Cheap Monday, CMRTZY, Cole Haan, Grayling Jewelry, J Brand, Jeffrey Campbell, Lancaster, Ray Ban, Vintage 1 Comment »
On Black:
shoes- Jeffrey Campbell
jeans- J Brand
tee- Lancaster
arm party and necklaces- vintage, Grayling, and collected from special places along the way
hat- bought at a grocery store
On Brick:
shoes- Cole Haan
jeans- Cheap Monday
tee- CMRTZY
jacket- vintage
glasses- Ray Ban
just spike it
Posted: December 22, 2011 Filed under: Accessories, Black, Jacket, Leather, Vintage | Tags: spike leather jacket Leave a comment »
Here is a little story of how my most coveted leather became my proud leather.
Now, yes this looks easy, and the process, though easy, was insanely hard to begin. I have been mulling this over in my head the last few weeks. There was a super-dee-duper gigantic risk that was involved. If this went over wrong, I would be out of a jacket. And not just a jacket. The jacket that has lived with me in California, moved with me to Portland, has been there for numerous grungy roll out of bed days, the jacket that dressed up (down) plenty of cocktail dresses. Its my go-to survival piece. So, I was absolutely terrified to begin. But once that first punch went through, the BEDZAZZLE/SPIKEAZZLE BEGAN!
I am pretty pleased how it turned out. So pleased that I wore it to the ballet last night, and let me tell you…if you ever feel the need to scare grandmas and get the wide-eyed wonder from elementary school girls. Well, do what I did. If you are normal and do not wish to be oogled, well you probably should never listen to anything I say.
Seeing Red
Posted: December 20, 2011 Filed under: color, Gentleman, shoes, Shopping, spikes | Tags: Brick and Black, Paxton Gate, Portland fashion blog, Portland style blog, Red volvo, Solestruck shoes, Spiked loafers Leave a comment »In the spirit of the Christmas I’ve been attracted to a lot of red lately. So when I saw the new men’s Hellraiser spiked loafer by Unif in a deep wine red, I knew I had found the perfect shoe to compliment the holiday season (and well beyond).
My new pride and joy. Unif Hellraiser spike loafers in wine from Solestruck.
Basically the most badass loafers ever.
These ain’t your grandpa’s loafers
Some other red tidbits …
beanie from a dollar bin in a grocery store
amazing beautiful old cherry Volvo
Santa taxidermy mouse from Paxton Gate
ho ho ho
-Brick
