Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone! I wanted to let you know that the classic "Listen to your heart" design is now in sticker form. It's a cool little 3 inch wide sticker that is great to stick on cool services. I actually stuck one on my sketchbook, before I started this post.
It's a great piece of art, but I'm selling this raise money for the American Heart Association. My girlfriend always participates in the Heartwalk for a very good reason, since heart disease and stroke is in the family. I don't want to air out her business, but it's not any different from my family. What really knocks you down is seeing someone who's in fantastic shape get all bent out, because of some heart related disease. It really makes you step back and just look at life and see what really is important. It's also inspiring to see people who won't quit, because of some damn stroke or heart condition. The stickers may be a small contribution, but it's something I feel strongly about. I want to do my small part to help reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. There's another cause that I'm going be behind as well, but right now it's perfect to share this with you on a day where hearts are an icon. I'm hoping these will fly out, so I can continuously make more to donate the proceeds to. Regardless this is still stunningly fresh sticker.
This video here is just a fun video to go along with the fun song by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Although this song is about shopping at thrift stores, you can find some good apparel by heading into to the online store. I will have to admit that my Branded Baron "Listen to your heart" hoodies ended up in a thrift shop by accident as it somehow ended up in the bag of clothes I was donating. Someone definitely picked it up, because when I went to look at it, it was gone. That person has some good taste, but lucky for me I was able to print one for myself. I didn't want to print one at all to keep the exclusiveness to minimum, but it is my favorite design and I had to rock it.
Well aside from the little story enjoy this song by an artist that's been doing well the last couple years. He did have a big year by being features on this year's XXL Freshmen and having the number 1 album on iTunes, so I expect he'll continue to doing well.
It's hoodie season officially. Today is the first day of Autumn, so the photo of the day should be one with someone rocking a hoodie. Here is DJ KYS rocking the Listen To Your Heart Hoodie He has to be sweating in the club while wearing this hoodie, because clubs are ridiculously hot.
Awesome picture of Dex of the Beat Geeks rocking the Listen To You Heart tee. There are more pictures that you will eventually see. I just had to post a picture up. Don't forget the Beat Geeks song, "Sweat" is available on iTunes, you heard a preview on the Anniversary tee video. You can listen to more stuff at thebeatgeeks.com
Yesterday was a beautiful Spring day and in Brooklyn Branded Baron apparel was being sold. The Brooklyn Indie Market is a great place for designers to sell their fashion or accessories and I believed Branded Baron would fit right in. I packed my car with fellow Branded Baron helper,supporter, and my girlfriend, Tiffany with the Branded Baron items and left Jersey to head into Brooklyn. Danette, one of the Branded Baron models and designers would eventually meet us there to help out, so I knew we had a good team to help the customers.
As we arrived at the Brooklyn Indie Market(located on Smith Street & Union Street) I saw the big red and white tent with the Brooklyn Indie Market banner and was excited. I was pleased to find out that the kiosk I got to use was on the side of the street with a great visibility by all people passing by. Tiff and I set up the kiosk where it looked appealing and showed the variety of shirts.
From 11-6:30 we were selling. It was good to see people walking by checking out the shirts, complimenting, especially with the highest compliment which was purchasing a shirt or two. Since the March Madness sale is still going on, all the apparel had the sale prices. I liked being able to speak to everyone and seeing which designs they liked. I have to say yesterday's popular purchases were the "Gamer" shirt and the "Listen To Your Heart" design on all of the different color choices that were available. I forgot to take pictures of everyone who purchased, but I did remember at one point, so there are a couple of people holding up the Branded Baron shirts they will soon wear. It was cool to see Ray the owner of the clothing companyLowdtown to stop by and chat it up for awhile. Ray showed Danette and I a quick glimpse of a new design he's working on. He has a current sale on his site as well if you want to check it out.
I did bring some sweatshirts and it seemed odd, since it was so warm out and the sun was hitting us making it even warmer, but I knew it would get chilly later on. At one point of the day it went from nice to being really chilly. We were given a heater, which was great, but it was pretty difficult to keep three people warm with a small heater.
Overall, the experience was fun and I think Branded Baron will be back at the Brooklyn Indie Market another day and hopefully we'll have some new shirts.
Stay No Less Than Stunningly Fresh, Joe
Now for more pictures & video
The video was straight to the point.
This is the kiosk before it was filled with Branded Baron apparel.
Apparently when I looked up, I saw Tiff taking a picture of me setting up.
This is a cool picture.
She definitely liked the Listen To Your Heart t-shirt.
She came through with her guitar and picked up a small "Astrohop" t-shirt.
Ray from Lowdtown and I chatting it up.
Tiffany sitting down waiting to help the next customer to come on by.
Danette was talking to someone and I had to eat at some point, but look at the presentation of the shirts on the table.
The ladies of Branded Baron
I was a little disappointed Danette was had a cheesier smile than me. lol We had a fun yesterday.
Yes, Yes, Y'all! We won't stop, because we can't stop! Here's another sneaker matching one of the Branded Baron shirts. For those that were unsure how to match the Aqua "Listen To Your Heart" shirt, well it is. These SBs are sure to match it and personally I love rocking them with that. I'm sure you can find these online or at your local sneaker store. These are the perfect kicks to match, because it matches to a TEE. Corny? Yes, but it's true. lol If you know of any other kicks that match this shirt, do let me know, so I can post it. To see the first installment of our match series, Click Here
To Purchase the Aqua "Listen To Your Heart" design for Men : CLICK HERE for Women: CLICK HERE
Stay No Less Than Stunningly Fresh, Joe
I love the old school, vintage look of this picture
