OIL & GRAIN | ISSUE 10

Art + Fashion + Surf + Basketball = @newyorksunshine

A blazer is a wardrobe must-have whether you're a minimalist or have a football field sized closet. It falls into the category of 'quality over quantity', a piece you can invest dollars in so it stands up over time because they never go out of style. Especially black. I prefer a longline fit that's semi-fitted so I can dress it up or down.

This season checkered blazers and oversized styles are taking centre stage. Velvet and sequins a close second. But if you're looking for an investment piece go with black.

Zara has plenty of styles, Aritzia stocks quality, great fitting blazers and Revolve and ASOShave several options as well!

The average person gains 1 pound in December. Now that might not seem like a lot but here's the kicker. You don't ever lose that 1 lb. So every Christmas Santa is sending you off into the new year with excess weight you didn't have on your wish list. It's prime time for falling out of your regular fitness routines so schedule in your dates/times to sweat at the beginning of each week IN PEN. It's easy to make excuses (too many spiked egg nogs) but you know, deep down, like sometimes you gotta dig really deep down, but you know you'll feel better if you get your workout in.

Your stress and energy levels will thank you.