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MANLy Monday: Summer Sneaker Essential

This is easy ~ a pair of white sneakers. You know you need them, you want a fresh new pair of kicks, and the selection is sickeningly expansive so I’ve got some awesome options no matter what your style. If you’re a new school prepster who believes in the power of madras and polos than this Adidas Stan Smith is you! If you’re a sneaker-on-the-weekend-while-hanging-with-my-kids then the comfy but cool Rosen is right up your sartorial alley….(I think I’m

2015/06/15

Books

What I’m Reading Wednesdays

It’snot that I haven’t been reading but I’ve been on-the-grustle [my word for grind + hustle] BIG time these last few weeks and unfortunately something always suffers – in this case, it’s my posts and what I’ve been able to share with you all. I’m not quite back but I’m getting it together which brings me to my point for this post Everything I’m reading is about motivating me and business practices for client sessions. You’ll find most of them

2014/11/12

Stores & Sites to See

$300 at Zara, Uniqlo & Barneys

Racked recently did a store comparison of Zara, Uniqlo and Barneys; and shared what $300 could get you at each store. I loved the post so much that I scooped the entire thing but, I did want to add a few style notes to the purchases: Zara ~ they showed six pieces with two pieces being items you’ll have for years to come (necklace, hat); the necklace dresses up any look and the hat — we all love/need the oversized floppy

2012/07/02

Sorry To Talk Fall But You’re Going to Love This!

It’s 100+ degrees in the Washington, DC area so the ideal of looking at anything for fall (or anything that would add to the already scorching heat sounds ludicrous), but you’ve got to see this hooded moto jacket by A.L.C. The detachable canvas hood means you can go weekend to weekday date; the ox blood color is what’s hot this fall; and the slash pockets, zipper cuffs and epaulets add the edge to chic.

2011/07/19

Men’s Spring Purchase Tip

This one is easy (and essential): a v-neck sweater. Now you may wonder why we are so specific in the advice that it should be a v-neck as opposed to crewneck sweater — simply put, a v-neck creates a more open look and with less stuck to wrap around your neck, you’ll be cooler (in all ways)! The best options for spring v-necks include: J Crew Express Men Gap Barneys Opt for something with at least a splash of color and

2010/04/13

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