Kayce by Day Sunni Ali Ber by Night

We aren't sure if we can list this as a hobby, but style scouting is one of our favorite things to do before we venture off to morning classes. Our eyes endlessly wander around campus for people with style worthy to be shot by the Sartorialist yet still conscious about being dressed appropriately for school. Monday morning we spotted Kayce, a seemingly friendly student with beaucoup fashion sense. The only problem was we were ill equipped to capture his outfit... the camera was still sitting in a purse from the previous day! However, he was willing to meet us later. Wednesday swiftly approached with plans to track the guy with indelible style down. Until he told us he "wasn't really dressed up today". At first, a slight sense of melancholy began to move in until we remembered that dressing down doesn't always mean that one's style vanishes. Turns out, Kayce's idea of "not dressed up" is more impressive than the average student (see Wednesday's outfit above). Here's where the interesting part comes in, this style maven is an artist that goes by the name of Sunni Ali Ber. Although he's currently labeled as underground, we'd be willing to bet that label will change in the near future. His songs aren't shallow, the music is interesting enough to keep our attention which says a lot, and his "flow" mirrors the likes of Lupe Fiasco and The Cool Kids. What's unique about him is he's more than music. With style, brains (a sophomore civil engineering major with junior credits) and talent you seriously cannot go wrong. Sunni Ali Ber will be releasing a mixtape titled Cake & Candle Wax. We'll be sure to feature it once it arrives but click here until it's ready to be served.

By the way, we think the late King would totally approve of the Kayce using his name :).

Documenting Style at CSULB 3.34.2010

Meet Christine and Moment. They were both rushing to class but, we had to shoot them. They're the epitome of street style. 

Documenting Style at CSULB 3.16. 2010

Who: Kylee

What: Shawl over a belted skirt

Where: CSULB 

Why: Her outfit had a bohemian chic feel to it.

Who: Dan 

What: Plaid Shirt paired with grey pants and brown leather shoes

Where: CSULB

Why: We love how he mixed colors 

Click here to see more street style at CSULB

All Pinned Up Art Collection at CSULB

TBC got a chance to speak with  artist Ashleymarie Sey DeBondt, from the "All Pinned Up" group art show. She discussed the concept of the collection, her favorite piece, and future showings. 

You can see this show at California State University, Long Beach in the Dutzi Gallery from February 14-18th. Gallery hours are mon-thurs 12pm-5pm, Wed 12pm -7pm.

TBC: Where did the concept from "All Pinned Up" come from?

ASD: The theme for the show came from my love from the classic American pin up art and it's evolution into it's own genre. I wanted fellow artists like myself to push our own styles and interpretations of the phrase "All Pinned Up" and see what results came from it. Needless to say, the results were quite pleasing.

TBC: What artists are involved?

ASD: All artists in this show are or have been a [CSULB] Art major (mostly Illustration, Animation, some Drawing & Painting and one Sculpture major who decided to do her first 2D piece).

Here are the artists that participated, in no particular order:
Ashleymarie Sey DeBondt, Jacqueline Monroe, Jonathan Kiser, Cyndee Barber, Jamyla O'Neil, Daniel Adoff, Jenna Puente, Diana Mordin, Marcus Johnson, Vincent Lee, Mariya Suzuki, Kate Gorrell, Shawn Braden, Nancy Chiu, Ian Montelongo, Jennie Cotterill, Steve Tran, Michael R. Leon, Darren Vandercapellen, Jasmine Gagnier, Stacy Moffatt, Dustin Burkes-L., Walter Mencia, Greta Schimmel, Josh Davis, Stephanie Sherwood, Daniel Padron, Jarrett Csupo, and Steven Pillai.

TBC: What's your favorite piece from the collection and why?

ASD: Wow, honestly the whole show is my favorite piece from the collection. The result of what everyone came up with is the ultimate collaboration piece that I am completely enchanted with. We would not have had such a great show with the high quality and talent that was exhibited for this show. I am proud to say I was apart of this show, and that the work shown is of my fellow artists and illustrators.

TBC: Where can we see your work next?

ASD: Well, the next place you can see my work is going to be in the "Fairytale" show, exhibiting in the Merlino Gallery at CSULB. My friend and fellow colleague, Jacqueline will be curating the show and I will be assisting her in the endeavor. The reception will be Sunday, March 14 from 5pm - 7pm.