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No “Boo” For The New Blue

Every summer, your girlfriend/partner/wife/significant other implores you to add some color, right? And every summer, you purchase the obligatory bright sneaker, cool Havaianas, yellow shirt, or white pants, right? Note: she’s just trying to help… That said, surprise her by adding a summer blue to your repetoire. It’s light enough to keep her off your back, but manly enough to keep the fellas from giving you too much grief! We love it because: it’s still goes with all your navy,

2012/05/29

Footwear

More Shoe Sh*t

Learning is a lifetime experience….or in this case, a weeklong experience! A few more cool sole-ful facts: The two most common types of dress shoe construction are Blake and Goodyear. The former involves stitches that go directly through the outsole, insole, and upper directly underneath the foot. This results in a shoe that is less waterproof but also far sleeker. Goodyear construction, meanwhile, uses a welt, which precludes the need to stitch through the insole and upper and makes the shoe

2012/05/18

Footwear

How-to Winterize Your Leather Shoes

Why you ask? Because winter is gone and before you put up your shoes for next year, prepare them for a long summer’s rest in four easy steps: ensure leather-soled shoes have been well-oiled to resist seepage spray. it’s doesn’t discolor but it requires multiple applications and will eventually lead to some cracking of the leather (if the spray has silicone) polish. get a water-repelling cream wax. note however that beeswax darkens the leather and can take some time (but

2012/05/18

Footwear

Shoe Sh*t

If you learn how to take care of your shoes, you can high step your way to just about anything….. There are two lacing systems: criss-cross and bar; bar is more formal and criss-cross works best with sneakers and deck shoes. The Spaulding Leather Company coined the term “loafer” in the 1930’s Unless you’re headed to pre-Civil War function, the toe box of your footwear should be more rounded, not square. But you knew that, right?

2012/05/14

Furnishings

The Way a Man Dresses

I was in deep thought this weekend when I came up with this thought ~ it’s the way a man dresses in his down time that truly shows you who he is and what he’s about. During the day, it’s all about the “uniform” ~ whether that’s a Brooks Brothers suit in a law office, a Fedex polo for deliveries or, an American Airlines uniform if you’re a pilot. So what differentiates the dapper don for the everyday joe is

2012/04/09

Furnishings

Men- STOP Playing Like You Don’t Love Fashion!

Here’s what I have to back it up….according to NPD Group: men’s apparel sales are one of the brightest spots for retailers right now men’s apparel sales increased 4% last year to $55.71 billion driven by…. tailored clothing (up 22%) dress shirts (up 14%) neckwear (up 34%) {but not men’s jeans [down 1%] or woven shirts [down 8%]} Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue men’s fashion directors all say men’s apparel sales are trending nicely and making the biggest bounce

2012/04/06

Fashion

Men’s Style Tip

No longer does wrinkle-free mean uncool. If you travel then you know how difficult it is to get off a Transatlantic flight and still look fresh {not to mention a trip to Africa of the Far East}; and not everyone has the pleasure and comfort of traveling in business or first class. If you’re like me, you’ll need to be ready to hit-the-ground-running when you land. The answer is wrinkle-free and the best brands to ensure you look like a

2012/03/28

Grooming

“The Bomb” Men’s Consignment Store

“The Bomb” isn’t the name of the store – that’s Ina – and it’s in New York City. And actually there are six locations, so know which to go to for what: NOHO at 15 Bleecker Street is for men and women SOHO at 101 Thompson Street is for women NOLITA at 21 Prince Street is for women NOLITA at 19 Prince Street is for men CHELSEA at 207 W. 18th Street is for men and women UPTOWN at 208

2012/03/24

Grooming

Rules of the Road

The winter has been super mild and we’ve been getting several samplings of spring weather…and it’s only March! My takeaway is that we need to get our spring/summer wardrobe in order sooner rather than later. For men, there are a ‘few rules of the road’ that, if adhered to, will make spring shopping easier and ensure your casual says “luxe” not sloppy. Fit is it. Even the most casual pants are made instantly more sophisticated when they fit correctly. Spend

2012/03/09

Fashion Weeks

New York Fashion Week: Michael Bastian

I admired the European, curated casual look that hit the runway but even more intrigued by Michael Bastian‘s naming his show “The Extra Man”. Here’s the scoop as Style.com tells it: So-called “extra men” have a storied history in polite society: they’re natural-born charmers, called upon to make up numbers at the table, dance with undesirables, and escort other men’s wives to functions when the ladies’ husbands can’t be bothered. Bastian turned up a 1974 listing of the top 30 the city

2012/02/14

Bottoms

Essentials For Your Night Out

{A.P.C. jeans & Converse snakeskin-effect sneakers} You wear them all the time, but never looking quite this good! Jeans and sneakers for your night out are totally acceptable when they’re A.P.C. petit standard grey slim-fit (just a little different than the norm) and John Varvatos metallic snakeskin-effect sneakers (a little edgier and zestier than average). Go forth into the night and conquer!!

2012/02/13

What To Wear: Friday Casual

Men have it easy…usually (great blanket statement, right?). In this case, we’re talking about Friday casual. Click the links to purchase; or read below, learn more and then click to purchase. Alexander McQueen silk and cashmere-blend sweater Harrys of London suede driving loafers Maison Martin Margiela pindot cotton suit trousers Mulberry Barnaby leather messenger bag Timex Andros steel watch Burberry Brit Niall plaid cotton shirt

2012/01/26

Grooming

A Manly Conversation About Fashion

On Sunday, I sat for three hours and talked fashion trends, personal style, and styling insights with two guys: one who self-identified as “not a fashion guy at all” and the other who claimed to not to know much (in spite of questions about specific suit brands). Are you a self-proclaimed ‘non fashion guy’? I don’t even know if these guys will care that I’m using them to talk about men’s fashion, but theirs is a great example of how

2012/01/17

Accessories

Fellas Get Some Book Sense…& Sex

There are few things sexier than an educated man… Culo (by Raphael Mazzucco) is a provocative collection that shows the beauty of the woman’s booty! Available at BiggerBooks, $54.14 Ok, I’ve given you the perfect gift and you can just tell her you’re focused on expanding your reading selection…. What do you want me to do? Buy it for you?! C’mon you know that’s not gonna happen, so just splurge..and get educated! %RELATEDPOSTS%

2011/12/22

Grooming

Another Tux Tip

Satin side stripe on your pants? Easy answer is ~ your choice! Classic tuxedo pants have them, but many of today’s more fashion-forward tuxedo alternatives don’t We say…’do whatcha like‘! %RELATEDPOSTS%

2011/12/18

Take Care of Your Tuxedo

Whether it’s one- or two-button, double- or single-breasted, tuxedos need love too especially as we go into Holiday/party season. Here are our best tips: DO steam and dry-clean only once a year! Before wearing it, loosen the wool and kill any bacteria by leaving it in a steam-filled bathroom DO store your tuxedo in a dark space in a breathable suit bag ~ do a periodic check to make sure the moths haven’t eaten through it DON’T use a wire

2011/12/12

Designer Alert: Mark McNairy

Men’s shoes have all of the classics (Florsheim, Johnston Murphy, Grenson, Church’s, etc), so it’s refreshing to see a new name on the scene. Mark McNairy uses color like no other and has taken brogues to another level. Yeah ~ he has some easy classics, but if you want to add some color, tread lightly here! .

2011/12/06

Toned Down Black Tie

Here are three tips to keep your black tie loose….because as soon as you hear ‘black tie’, most of you give a small groan and immediately think of a penguin, right? Navy … is the new black ~ dark and classic but stands out anyway Velvet … has a light sheen that makes any jacket that much more festive Double-breasted … adds a curated finish that is very ‘brat pack’ like as long as it fits snuggly Don’t forget to

2011/11/30

Step 7 To A Wardrobe Winter Wonderful (There Are 8)

Step 7: Don’t Be a Big Heavy Layer it on thin ~ we’re talking about your long johns (not your game)! Keep them lightweight and thin. The best we’ve seen (& researched) are by Jockey. Do a quick recap of the other 6 steps too ….. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

2011/11/22

Manly Monday Style Meter

It’s Thanksgiving…almost. Are you preparing to head to ‘meet the family‘? A few reminders: no matter how casual she says it is, no jeans ♦ no matter what she says, don’t come empty-handed ♦ no matter how cool she says they are, keep public displays of affection to a minimum. Good luck!! It’s rainy outside, how do you keep yourself dry? Share your tips! Get with the times — this Uniform Wares 150 series slim steel wristwatch is damn near

2011/11/21

Step 6 To A Wardrobe Winter Wonderful (There Are 8)

Step 6: “Rubber duckie you’re the one….” We hear you…they aren’t the most stylish things you’ll see but $25 will save you hundreds of dollars in shoe care and shoe replacement! Isn’t it worth it?! No glamour…but no shame either! And don’t act like I didn’t give you the other 5 steps ….. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

2011/11/17

Step 4 To A Wardrobe Winter Wonderful (There Are 8)

Step 4: Become a techy! A trench coat or long cashmere is great as you move from home to car, or car to office, but when the windchill and temps dip below zero, you’ll want to re-think your fashion strategy. Our recommendation is a techy parka in a dark color that is longer than yous suit jacket. We love these techy parkas: olive & casual, black & easy, or blue & classic Here are Steps 1, 2, and 3 just

2011/11/15

Manly Inspiration

Dwayne Wade is the business….so I thought it would be great style inspiration! We’re loving the layering of the fitted shirt and vest, and jacket. Plus the gray tweed with the plaid shirt is all about mixing patterns — and the cap tops off the look. {original photo removed}

2011/11/03

3 Fall Must Haves

Grown up sweatshirt Shawl collar cardigan (we’ll be doing a Kenneth Cole giveaway starting Nov. 14th!) Non-bulky, warm weather coat (we discussed this….see Nautica option for $180!)

2011/11/02

Sweatin’ The Small Stuff

All the advice columns and self-help gurus tell you ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’, but they lie…..when it comes to sweats! Tattered, oversized, holey, worn out do not equal vintage. Just because they don’t fall of your body doesn’t mean they should stay on your body! Just because you use them to do work around the house doesn’t mean you’re supposed to wear them outside the house. Grab a couple pieces that can bring your casual game back up to par and your

2011/10/25

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No “Boo” For The New Blue

More Shoe Sh*t

How-to Winterize Your Leather Shoes

Shoe Sh*t

The Way a Man Dresses

Men- STOP Playing Like You Don’t Love Fashion!

Men’s Style Tip

“The Bomb” Men’s Consignment Store

Rules of the Road

Essentials For Your Night Out

What To Wear: Friday Casual

A Manly Conversation About Fashion

Fellas Get Some Book Sense…& Sex

Another Tux Tip

Take Care of Your Tuxedo

Designer Alert: Mark McNairy

Toned Down Black Tie

Step 7 To A Wardrobe Winter Wonderful (There Are 8)

Manly Monday Style Meter

Step 6 To A Wardrobe Winter Wonderful (There Are 8)

Step 4 To A Wardrobe Winter Wonderful (There Are 8)

Manly Inspiration

3 Fall Must Haves

Sweatin’ The Small Stuff

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