JP x Phtography Day 1: Jaysha

as i said before i got that bomb Nikon D60 for Christmas (yes CHRISTmas.. not Xmas) so i basically launched a model campaign.. My bestfriend Jaysha came out today to help me break in my new cam.. check the photos... and yes, that is Identical Variant Apparel that she has on..

..I took PLENTY more pics.. they're all on my facebook though.. look me up..

Peace,

JP

JP's Fashion Tip#1

This tip is for the cliche fashion people..

YOU DONT HAVE TO MATCH TO BE FLY.. there is a thing called Co-ordination..and it works just as well.. Now, that doesnt mean run around buying orange gator skin shoes or somethin.. just realize that you dont need to be Rocaweared down to the draws in order to be considered cool.. Check out Pharrel... he:

• "introduced BAPE to the world"


• brought ppl bright colors with Ice Cream and BBC


• Mismatched and made it cool


• made ppl stop being afraid to weat trucker hats


• khaki's


• his clothes fit

...and there are plenty of other reasons to look up to this cat with his crazy sense of fashion.

New Camera Pics

nothin special.. just got a new camera and decided to snap a few shots...

Me..

Real picture of a fake tree

This pic is for the people who close out accounts or whatever and take pictures with their money... well, I dont pose with mine.. I spend it. lol

My mom FOOLIN with the westcoast locs on. haha

Music Videos You Should Watch

Camp Lo- Coolie High....classic

Dear John Witherspoon

enjoy.

John:Soup Cans


John:Myspace


John:Hoochie


John:Steroids

JP x Smack! x Drop Bombs

Me and one of my compadres, SMACK!(yes, you can click that to check out his blog/art/whatever is going on), are releasing the next installment to the Identical Variant Clothing Company... entitled "Drop Bombs"

the tank top will feature the girl and the bombs.. the background will just be the tank top

6 colors too:

lavender

pink

baby blue

orange

mint

lemon

The tank tops are 100% American Apparel Cotton.. oh yeah.. fancy...gotta get ready for spring.

Peace,

JP

JP x Kidrobot Dopeness

Kidrobot has always been one of my favoite lines since it dropped in 02.. People will try and call my bluff but.. yes, I knew about them then.. just because you didnt. :D

This is their moonlight hoodie.. going price is about $122.50 if you get it soon.. it was $175 and it might go back soon.

Skullhead Dunny Tee $75.. I'm not huge on pink or fuchsia.. w/e that is, but it is kinda dope though.

This right here is the Smile Hoodie.. going price some where around $175 to $122.50..

there is PLENTY more Kidrobot apparel, toys, art, books, whatever on Kidrobot.com

Girls You Wish You Knew: Kiera

Well, here's a new installment to the JPof IV blogs.. u get the picture.. lets get it

This is Kiera from Flint, MI. You might be able to catch her there or at Wayne State.. Don't let the addiction to Hello Kitty fool you... be careful she's kinda fiesty... and She has a very deep distaste for stupidity. :P

JP
If u could leave tomorrow and go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Kiera

Barbados =)

JP
I feel that. what would you do there?

Kiera
relaxing, enjoying life, exploring and meeting new people

JP
that’s dope. would u take anybody with you?

Kiera
yea

JP
lol who

Kiera
my best friend

JP
fasho. on a regular day... would u rather shop, party, or read a book?

Kiera
shop!

JP
lol alotta emphasis on that

Kiera
lol

JP
when was the last time u laughed until u couldn’t breathe

Kiera
right now! lmfao

JP
lol what happened

Kiera
I was laughin at my friend about house party 2... that guy that always be doing it busted out w/ a gun and was trynna shoot the kids lmfao he did it in house party 1 and just did it again hahaha

JP
lol that was one of my favorite parts

Kiera
LOL

JP
what cd is in your car right now?

Kiera
Beyonce-Sasha Fierce!

JP
I take it that you like that cd

Kiera
yes

JP
favorite song on it?

Kiera
dang do I have to choose?

JP
lol yup =D

Kiera
man I can’t lol. I love them all

JP
lol alright I’ll let u slide on that one

Kiera
ok ill say disappear since I’m listenin to it now

JP
lol nvm

Kiera
k

JP
if u could meet a famous celebrity right now... who would it be?

Kiera
Tyra Banks

JP
yeah, I wouldn’t mind meeting her too. would u act star struck or would u be all extra chill

Kiera
chill

JP
that’s wassup. I think she’d be foolin though

Kiera
lol why?

JP
cuz she’s always real animated like when she was crawlin on the floor with Ciara

Kiera
lol right

JP
so if u could have ANY career in the world and make money at it. what would you do?

Kiera
Hmmm
if I can just take pics...model

JP
that’s tight... u kno i'm goin into photography after christmas (gettin a good camera)... we gone take some pics?

Kiera
yesssssssss

JP
that’s wassup

JP x Burn Rubber

WOO HOO! Go Mung. lol.. nah either who.. my homie William Ketchum III... got me linked up to enter the Burn Rubber mascot competition.. i drew out a few sketches.. nothin etched in stone yet.. but here's a sneak of what I MIGHT do..

Future for i.V.

I've been workin on a few sketches for what might happen with i.V. for spring.. sneak preview

JP Observations

its been awhile since i've did one of these...

DISCLAIMER: IF YOU THINK ONE (OR MORE) OF THESE ARE ABOUT YOU.. IT MIGHT JUST BE.. IF UR IN DOUBT, JUST ASSUME IT IS AND HANDLE IT.. DONT ASK ME IF IT IS CUZ I DONT WANT TO TELL YOU YES

1. I'm still tired of little dudes in big clothes. I kno cats half my size, , that wear shirts bigger than I do. Why? Man, you will NEVER get respect in that huge shirt...never. sorry, you lose

2. Bright Easter/Long suits.. tacky..period.. they're bad enough individually, but the combination of them both is sad. Prom suits are no exception.

3. Girls who can't cook.. ... .... i can cook, so you, yes you, can learn how to cook also.

4. Messy ppl.. junk all over the place isn't sexy.. clean up yo spot and see how much more comfortable your guests act.

5. ignorance.. remaining stupid your whole life isn't gonna get you far.. and if u think that you know everything.. it's just that type of thinking that makes you stupid.

6. its 08, almost 09.. time to start taking more showers, not baths and not "wash ups"... showers... good showers.. with real soap and real water.

7.. or 6(cont.) follow that shower with deodorant.. immediatly.. and know what kind of deodorant to use.. not everybody can use the fancy deodorants.. sometimes u just gotta use the XTRA STRENGTH kinds.. thats ok.. nobody will mind, but they will mind if ur musty..

8. save your money.. quit spending b4 u get it... think before you spend.. In the words of Jay-Z "being broke is childish, and i'm quite grown"

9. friends don't let friends be wack.. if u kno somebody thats doing something wack.. tell them.. but be careful how you do it..

-example- ladies, if you friend is still wearing jordans with club shirts/dresses on.. politely suggest that they get some heels that would work better.
-example-dudes, if yo homie raps.. and he's wack, but you tell him that his music is tight.. ur only becoming a part of the problem.. or.. if yo homie is trynna mack girls with super wackness.. let him knows.. the girls would appreciate it greatly.

10.. shoulda been number 1 to me.. in the words of one of my mentors, John Rhymes.. flint people know who he is.. "there is a time and a place for everything"
translation: act like you got some sense in public.. don't curse in church.. don't throw shyt in the movies.. stop yelling everywhere you go (and wondering why everybody is looking at you)... public displays of affection: use in moderation... etc etc.. when in doubt.. just dont do it.

11. Jordans are ok, but vary your shoe game.. something is wrong if u have 19 pair of J's and 1 pair of dress shoes.. people will go to the mall at 5 am to get new j's early.. but will be late to church.

12. I love t-shirts too but cop a polo shirt once in awhile.. matter of fact.. try this combo right here:

• a polo shirt... that is your size.. if u can fit a medium comfortably.. don't buy a 2x
• a nice pair of jeans.. that fit nice.. not extra baggy (levi's or somethin)
• a pair of solid(or mostly solid) color shoes.. preferably not forces or jordans right now..
• a conservative watch or bracelet.. nothin guady and faketry that combo and see how people react.. then start building a style from there.

13. girls, quit wearing headwraps in public.. ion care how u feel bout it.. it makes u look like a runaway slave trynna blend in

14. stop littering.. cuz ud be mad as hell if somebody threw their trash in your yard.

15. wrap it up before u catch the "cant-pee-rights"

16. the word is SPECIFIC not PACIFIC.. pacific is an ocean

17. why do people insist on drinkin nasty alcoholic beverages like its a contest.. i figure if i'mma pay THAT much for alcohol.. i'mma enjoy it w/o making ugly faces after every drink i take.. i kno cats who take that $10-a-half-gallon russian vodka str8.. makes no sense to me.. mix that shyt.

18. the word "swagger" is becoming the new "bling-bling" I saw a 70 year old lady say it.. sooo i'm done.

19. workout or do somethin physical.. being out of shape isnt hot.. people are having heart attacks younger and younger..
dudes, its been said that..

for every 35 lbs you loose.. u gain an inch of your "manhood"lol.. its prolly
somebody puttin on runnin shoes RIGHT NOW.

20. fast food is death.. DEATH

21. FACE BOOK PARTY ADS WHEN PEOPLE JACK SOMEBODIES ALREADY EXISTING PHOTO AND THROW A HORRIBLE LAYER OVER IT WITH GLOWING WORDS AND ALL SORTS OF WACKNESS..AHHHHHH!!!!! Hire a designer or a photographer and see how much better they do.

20 somethin. Vagina's should only be given to girls who will treat them right.. its like a pet.. give em a hair cut and wash them.. so they wont stink up your whole spot.if u know anymore things that i've forgotten.. just add them in the comments..i'll end this note like this

"There's much biger issues in the world, I know, but I first had to take care of
the world I know." - Jay-Z

Genesis

Well, Well… I figured that it was about time for me to get my own personal blog. Here are some of my recent activities:

1. The Identical Variant Website… I added a flash gallery showing our models and our merchandise

2. Some artwork that I did for my classes last semester… nothing too extravagant.

OH, click here to check out one of my older interviews with LivLuxMag whom I have much love and respect for..

Peace,

JP

*Evil Smirk*

it has begun.. i officially will start blogging(more) now.. I do manage the blog for my clothing line, Identical Variant, but stay tuned for more dopeness and the ever expanding mind of me, JP (no rhyme intended)

Peace,

JP