Article Archive for March 2007
Love him or hate him, the Honorable Charlie Rangel, aka the dude that controls the country’s purse strings, is one stylish man. In fact he is often cited by Washington Insiders as one of THE [......]
Dear Budget Fashionista,
I am a young professional man (who knows zero about fashion) and I am trying to assemble a basic professional wardrobe. I have a tight budget, but I am trying to understa[......]
With the snow beginning to melt, and BBQs, Pool play dates, and sunny weekends right around the corner, my thoughts have been to spring and summer fashions.
The “It” look of the warmer seasons is definintely summer plaid.
From light colored checkered shirts to patchy madras shorts, even Chuck Taylors in birghtly colored plaid, spring has sprung. When thinking about patterns like plaid and madras, keep in mind focusing on one patern and down playing the rest of the ensemble.
Pair a shirt like the Men’s Madras Plaid Shirt ($19.50) from Old Navy with khakis or dark jeans, not another pattern. If you choose madras shorts, keep your shirt plain and choose a color from the pattern itself.
The same goes with plaid shoes. Keep the top and bottom simple to keep focus. Summer plaid is one way to step it up a notch without trying too hard.
Image: Oldnavy.com
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An easy way to upgrade your style is with the little things, like some good cologne or an excellent coffee machine. Details that let others know you appreciate some of the finer things in life even[......]
Two words spring to mind when we think of Jude Law: dapper and casual.
Not exactly the two most compatible elements of style, but Jude makes it work, whether he’s looking effortlessly chic on the red carpet in a slim fitting tux, or sporting jeans and a blazer with a cozy winter scarf. Yeah, we love the scarves. Alma mater knits for cold weather, silk for summer galas. He even manages to pull off the occasional ascot.
When it comes to suits, it’s all about a snug fit for this angular Anglo. Neither dandy, nor metrosexual, Jude takes the better parts of both and rocks ‘em with rakish elegance.
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Despite that most nail salons now specifically cater to male customers, there is still a taboo about men getting manicures.
It comes down to this: if you work or interact with people on a daily b[......]
