Sneaker of the Day: Pierre Balmain Gold Zip Sneakers

Saw these sneakers of Upscale Hype, and was just like... 'I gotta have those, well in a cheaper version.' These 'Lexis' sneakers, by Pierre Balmain, retail for $735 and feature a patent leather cap toe, suede leather, gold zip inserts, wax laces, and loads of leather on the insole.

A BOSS LOOK that can definitely be rocked with a black/gold bowtie from my tie collection, 'Vintage Ties by Jaiden' http://facebook.com/vintageties . Check it out...

Rock it out with THIS bowtie!

Pic: Upscale Hype, The Only Jaiden

B.E.T.'s 2012 'Rip The Runway' Tonight!! (UPDATE; Includes REVIEW and Grade Of Show)

(Scroll down for complete review and grade of BET's 'Rip The Runway')

B.E.T.'s 'Rip The Runway' is a relatively young show that has really taken FASHION to another level by bringing it to the national airwaves (hence other competitors like NBC's 'Fashion Star'). The hosts for this year is Pooch Hall ('Derwin' from 'The Game') and supermodel Selita Ebanks.

If you know me, then you MUST know I'm all eyes and ears on this show. Guests are out-of-this-world fashion designers, as well as performers like Diggy Simmons and Jeremih, Estelle, Lil' Kim, Wale, and more.

Check out behind-the-scenes pics and videos and stay tuned to me by folowing me on Twitter @theonlyjaiden for up-to-date tweets about the show:

Pic: Zimbio, Necole B***hie

Update of 'Rip The Runway' 3/21/2012:

Rip The Runway was a very exciting show to behold, with performers in the midst of models strutting down the runway. Lots of Louboutins and Steve Maddens were spotted on the runway. Female models had OH SO MUCH beauty (mmm...) and the curvy girls who wore COLOR-BLOCKING clothes truly represented; a high point of the night. The male models, looking like straight out of a Sean John and GQ spread, carried tons of SWAGGER.

LaQuan Smith and the debut of Sass by Selita was also a high point.

On the downside, the show didn't deliver as much BANG as I thought it would. The decor, the background, the runway design, the hype crowd WON me over. The distraction was the performers all up on the runway with the models; I think the runway should be LEFT for the models while the performers do their shot 'off-center' like Robin Thicke did. Another distraction was I was hoping that the performers/models wouldn't bump into each other.

'Rip The Runway' celebrated urban designers but it seemed to be missing something; I'm honestly not exactly sure what it was. Was it that the program was too short (I didn't want it to end)? Was it the hosts (I thought Selita and Pooch were GREAT, but I would've preferred a little more behind-the-scenes interaction)? Was it that Angela Simmons was the only celeb to do a makeover on ONE girl (I wanted more makeovers for more girls)?

I shouldn't have to feel like I enjoyed NBC's 'Fashion Star' more than BET's 'Rip The Runway'.

You decide for yourself. The grade I give: B-

-The Only Jaiden

ELIJAH CONNOR Is THE ONLY JAIDEN's First Elected MR. FEBRUARY For Style

ELIJAH CONNOR, Detroit native and singer, and most notably featured on Tocarra's and Donald Trump's 'The Ultimate Merger' dating show, has graced my blog as my first elected model of the month.

I hereby slate ELIJAH CONNOR as MR. FEBRUARY for Style. I admire this guy's style because it's cool, non-confrontational, bold but never over-the-top, kind of like his very own personality. The all-around way of how Elijah carries himself as a model and singer will surely and already meets his match for success.

Check out more pics from his folio and visit his website http://elijahconnor.com :

Comment and/or message me on Facebook or Twitter if you want to enter the running of THE ONLY JAIDEN's Model of the Month!

Pic: Various sites; Google

WILHELMINA Male Models (Featured on Wilhelmina's Facebook Group)

I fell in love with these WILHELMINA model pics (not the ACTUAL models, duhh, but the whole ambiance of the headshots and photo shoots) that I found while I was setting up a new group on Facebook.

To Wilhelmina Models: there's no plagiarism of any measure by posting these pictures. this is simply a fashion blog where I post my interests, thank you.

(Including Giselle Bundchen)

....And here's my version!! The photo below was taken in the serene woods on a cold-snap day near my home, and believe it or not... it's a SELF-PHOTO and SELF-EDIT!

JAIDEN COMETH....

Pic: Facebook / The Only Jaiden

HAPPY NEW YEAR All Over The World From 'The Only Jaiden'!!

On behalf of my fashion blog, I, JAIDEN the Model, wanted to wish everyone all over the world a Happy New Year! May you be prosperous in every single way, for 2012 IS YOUR YEAR OF GREAT OPPORTUNITY! I heard this great motto from my church, http://wordoffaith.cc , and I want to pass it along to you!!

Get ready for a FASHIONABLE year!!Get ready for this blog to go to the next level! It was never my intention for this blog to be a BUSINESS, I just simply did what I love and that's to blog about fashion, and now I have TENS OF THOUSANDS of visitors every month!

I also want to say HAPPY NEW YEAR in several different languages:

Chinese: xin nian kuai le / xin nian hao

French: bonne année

German: prost Neujahr

Italian: felice anno nuovo, buon anno

Spanish: feliz año nuevo

Pic: Google

Blogger of THE ONLY JAIDEN Spotted At WWE Smackdown In Detroit

Hey, check out this candid picture of me at WWE's Smackdown Event in Detroit (Dec. 28)! I had such a great time and the atmosphere was ROCKIN' that night!

So one of my friends took this picture of me in my laid-back but still ON-POINT looking clothes. I had my black cap, simple black T, Levi's jeans, Kenneth Cole watch, and custom 'marble' Ray-Bans.

AND my skin was positively glowing... that SHEA BUTTER lotion works wonders.

BOSS!

Pic: Google/ The Only Jaiden

Merry Christmas from THE ONLY JAIDEN; VERSACE Mens Spring 2012 Fashion Video Inside

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL OVER THE WORLD!! Thanks for viewing The Only Jaiden!

For the holiday season, I want to share with you a few fashion show videos that I viewed on YouTube. In case you're not aware, I am a print and runway model and I'm a huge fan of fashion shows.

The first one here is from Versace's Mens Spring 2012 Show. If though the seasons may be different, fashion shows always stay at least one or two seasons ahead of the game.

Merry Christmas from 'JAIDEN The Model'

Pic: The Only Jaiden

Happy Thanksgiving 2011 From The Only Jaiden!

Dear Reader,

I just want to say with all my heart, even though I may not know who you are, HAPPY THANKSGIVING. This is a time to truly give thanks and be grateful for all help received in times of trouble, and being thankful for being surrounded with love as you spend time with your family and friends.

Sometimes family may argue or may not be the key or "ideal" family that you may want to spend the holidays with, but I believe at this critical time, all differences should be set aside to welcome an open heart and open arms because it will truly make a difference in your day.

Remember to "KEEP IT 100" and even though it's Thanksgiving and you're being comfortable, look your best at all times; show your family how good you look!! :-)

-Joshua
"The Only Jaiden"

Rihanna 'Ball So Hard' VACATION PICS (And 'You Da One' Update)

Rihanna has created a new Facebook album entitled 'BALL SO HARD VACA PICS' or something like that. It's a collection of her vacation pictures with her friends. She has vacationed in Italy, Brazil, and off the coast of Southern France.

Here on THE ONLY JAIDEN, this is my FIRST ISSUE celebrating my ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY of doing this blog, so it's quite a 'self-honor' to place this beautiful young woman here to kick off the ONE-YEAR CELEBRATION!

I encourage you to not just gawk at Rihanna herself but to look at her fashion choices (because you ladies could get an idea of what to wear if you're going to vacation this holiday season), as well as admiring the background scenery.

Thanks for joining me! ONE YEAR! WOW, TIME FLIES!!

(Sidenote: I'm thinking that probably every girl wishes they were in Melissa's (Rihanna's BFF) shoes...)

(Also check out more Rihanna pics on http://rihannadaily.com and new single for you and your love,  'YOU DA ONE ') .

Pic: Ultimate Rihanna / Necole B***hie