HOT SHIZZLE!!!!

Just some HOT looks that i came across while browsing the internet.

Suits are no longer just for formal occassions or work! Suits have become more versatile over the last few years, adding more options to the typical male wardrobe. The right suit can be worn with a tee shirt and some funky sneakers or even some boots and a cardigan.
This is a good example of the new fashion trend "dishevelled elegance". I love the trend b/c it's versatile, now not only can women look "thrown together" and still look hot but so can we!! Take advantage of it guys!
This is the look that I've coined the "swanky academic" look. It's super relaxed and super stylish. Perfect for the campus atmosphere and also versatile for the night on the town.

Join the Military...for the fashion.

Be all you can be. Join the ARMY. Make a Difference. An Army of One. Blah blah blah.......Now you can be in the military w/out being shipped off AND you can skip bootcamp!! Ok...well maybe not exactly...but, at least you can look like you've served your country.

D&G

The perfect winter accessory for the fashionably-challenged, modern male. Paired with right denim and the perfect tee-shirt or henley....this jacket will have you looking effortlessly stylish!

How the Celebs Do it!

Most guys often wonder and ask me "how do i wear boots?" I simply tell them to refer to celebrities for the perfect look! Luckily, celebs have stylists to assist them with making the right wardrobe choices, we normies have to depend on our own fashion intuition in order to deliver such stylish looks.

When it comes to wearing boots, simply throw them on with your fit and go. Girls do it, why can't we!!! If you put too much thought into you tend to make the look not work....i.e. one of the current fashion trends is "bum chic" or "disheveled elegance"....so looking sloppy is not a bad thing...you just have to look stylishly sloppy!

A few landmarks.

Need a few tips on where to get the most stylish wardrobe enhancers? Here are a few of my favorite "landmarks". These places are pretty much a guarantee on great findings!!

A little aged...but definitely CLASSIC!

The Polo look is an extremely classic and very chic look this year. Move over Ralph Lauren, you're not the only one who can replicate the style of horseback-riding jockeys!

Find the perfect pair of vintage riding boots and pair them with some fitted slacks (or denim) and the right button down shirt and vest. If not with a vest, find a super fitted blazer that compliments the rest of the ensemble. And of course, accessorizing with the proper scarf and bag will put the outfit over the top!!

Some addictions aren't that harmful.....

Ok.....so I must admit....I am an addict. I need, yearn for, lust after.....JACKETS!!!! But thankfully, this addiction is not as harmful as others. (whew)

Seriously though, the right jacket or coat is essential to any outfit during this season. The fit, the color, the style, the texture....they all play such an important role in completing the perfect winter ensemble.

Military style coats and jackets are always great pieces to have in your winter wardrobe. My favorite thing about these coats are all you have to do is have on a rockin' pair of boots and some cool ass jeans/slacks and you're good to go!

It's also good to be able to layer in the winter. Wearing one big coat my not necessarily keep you as warm as you think. Besides, layering gives you a chance to be more fashionably intuitive and create some ultra stylish looks! Layering layering layering! ugh...i'm such an addict!

I Inspire Me!

A good stylist always delivers....even on off days!

It's just a bag.....GET OVER IT!

Ok guys....now is the time to scoop you up a great bag!! If you're a student, a young professional, or just a trendy guy a bag is a must have! There are soooo many types and varieties that you should def. have more than one...maybe two....ok maybe TEN!!!

No longer do you have to choose between your manhood and a hot bag. They're made specifically for the male species: heavy duty, durable, versatile, trendy, and most of all MASCULINE! There's no reason why should have to carry your wallet, your cell phone, your planner, your chapstick, your business card case, etc....just throw it in bag!!

Fall....the best wardrobe all year!!!

Some may say that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! Granted you get great deals on buying new clothes, unexpected gifts from unexpected people, office parties...yada yada! For the stylish guy, fall is the best season all year!! It's the transisitional period in the climate and therefore allows you to wear just about anything imagineable!

This is the time of year that you can layer beyond all reason! It's not too hot, it's not too cold, it's a little windy...ugh...it's just a blissful time of year!

Guys...take advantage of this time of year to wear those awkward jackets or pieces that you're not so sure about! you can't go wrong with a trendy, light-weight jacket or sweater.

Keep everyone guessing with having a variety of light-weight clothing in the "outerwear section" of your wardrobe. Try to switch it up everyday and as little repetition as possible.

Remember, when layering you want EVERY piece to be fashionable just in case you have to shed them during the day! The weather can be iffy around this time of year.

A Few People You Should Know!

Oh Rachel!! We love Rachel Zoe, not just b/c she has her own reality tv show...but b/c of her intuitive and VERY influential taste in the industry. Rachel is among the top stylists in the country hired by various clients to do runway shows, photo shoots, celebrity events, etc. etc. This chick is def a breed of her own! She is best known for her vintage seventies tweek that seems to add the perfect element of glam to even her everyday attire!

When it comes to fashion, there aren't very man things Rachel can do wrong....hell.....when it comes to fashion it's IMPOSSIBLE for her to do wrong! Be sure to watch the Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo Mondays @ 10 pm!

The lovely, the matchless, the super stylish....June Ambrose! With incredible taste and an innate sense of fashion, June Ambrose has turned the industry upside down with her magnificent skill/talent. Her perception of fashion is like no other and she is summoned by many celebs in the likes of: P. Diddy, Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, and many more! She's even been on Oprah!!!

“In LA, your car is your armor. In New York, our sidewalks are our runways—we define ourselves through fashion.”--June Ambrose

June inspires me on such a level that is inexplicable! I love love love her and her style gives me life! Thanks June!! Get her book "Effortless Style"...it's an excellent read!

You look at this guy and you think "what could he possibly know about fashion?" Well, Think again! Tim Gunn is among the most influential male voices in the fashion industry. He is best known for his work in Project Runway, but, the guy is all over the place! You normally see him in a very stylish European tailored suit with a conservative tie. His eye for mens' fashion is extraordinary and I def admire the legend he has created!

My Muse!

AAAAHHHHHHHH! JANELLE! I never thought I would fall in love....until i became familiar with the lovely Janelle Monae! Her story behind the album and the Wonderland Arts Society is amazing and completely inspirational!

I decided to style my hair like hers for an event hosted by SAME Affairs (www.same-nc.com) and I loved it! I felt like the male version of Janelle! I felt so connected to her! She's an alien from outerspace, I'm from another universe; she has a futurstic perception of life, i live for the unknown of the future; she's the shit...i'm the shit! we just have so much in common!

JANELLE MONAE...GET INTO IT FOLKS!

SOGGY PANCAKES!

What is Soggy Pancakes?!

When you see a horrible outfit in the mall....soggy pancakes! When you see a god awful hairdo and just don't know what to say....soggy pancakes! When you are witnessing the most horrific fashion DON'T of all time....SOGGY PANCAKES!!!!

Nowadays, Fashion is suffering from some of the worst cases of style-less individuals. In my mission to rescue it, i've created the "Soggy Pancakes Campaign"; it is a way to express your disdain for the horrible treatment of Fashion. Whether it be a bad pair of jeans, an offensive blouse, and absurd hairdo, or just whatever....instead of directly insulting the fashion faux pas, use "soggy pancakes".

In the words of my wonderful accomplice Terria B. (aka SocialLadyBug) "It's not a trend, it's a movement!"

SOGGY PANCAKES, PEOPLE!

NO SHORTS? NO PROBLEM!!!

Introducing: your solution to breaking the habit of wearing traditional shorts. Fortunately, cargo and denim shorts have outlived themselves. And thankfully, guys have more options for keeping cool in the summer!.

Here's what you do: take a pair of your favorite plain-front casual slacks and neatly roll them to the knee or mid-calf and pair them with some loafers or some low-top sneakers. A simple t-shirt or a button-up with a tie will complete the polished look.

*be sure to iron the slacks

How can a plain white tee look trendy!? I'll show you!

Ok guys...have no fear the white tee is not your enemy. Although, as of late the white tee has become a trademark for trouble, there are ways to actually wear a white tee and look fabulous! For those days that you don't really feel like putting much effort into your ensemble, or maybe for the days that you haven't done laundry and all your cool tees are in the hamper...a white tee can def. substitute!

Check these 3 looks out. Simple yet fashionable, and socially accepted!

HOT SHIZZLE!

Welcome to Janelle Monae!

Earthlings, meet Janelle Monae, the hottest thing that crash landed since UFO's! Janelle is not your average recording artist...she has descended from the cosmos with a mission to change the world, much like me. But her vice is music. Her first album is def. among my top 5 in my iPOD and her bio is unlike any other artist i've read up on.

"I want to be looked at as a leader and a businesswoman," she says. "I really feel that music and artists have a huge influence in the way we think. My goal is to help bring as many people as I possibly can together with my music." But it isn't solely about the music. "With regards to the way that I dress, to the things that come out of my mouth, I'm really trying to give a different perspective." Considering for a moment, she adds, "and I think there are a lot of young girls out there who are like me."
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There should be no question as to why I'm blogging about this pioneer of the future......her FASHION! Janelle has such a unique sense of style its almost absurd (in the most positive way possible!!) There are no other female recording artist out there with a futuristic style like hers. She dares to be different and she wears it oh so well! I love her girly tomboy look and that hairstyle of hers is so inspirational! Her music and def. her fashion motivates me to go to places that others dare not go and do things that most are afraid to do with my fashion! Thanks Janelle! Props to Ms. Janelle Monae...I so cannot wait to meet her in person!

The Rule of 3!

The Rule of 3 is essential in modern-day styles and looks. If your two-piece ain't hittin' it, maybe you need a biscuit to set it off! The rule is based upon the principal of layering! The rule states that:

a third piece may be the charm that your outfit requires to be trendy, therefore, one must add a third to the two-some of awesomeness that is your ensemble.

What can be the third piece? A tie, a vest, a scarf, shades/frames, a hat/beanie, a neckpiece, a flashy belt buckle, a jacket/blazer or sweater, a button-up shirt, a man bag......

Interpretation: When your outfit is lacking or is just not giving you what you need when you look in the mirror, throw something else on with it to give you the edge.

Suited For the Summer!

Guys....this summer lets give linen pants and khaki shorts a break. Going to a party? A wedding? Fancy outing? Social Soiree? Whatever the occasion...a suit will def. make you the center of attention. They are light-weight, they come in neutral yet fabulous colors, and they are extremely versatile. Paired with a light-weight short-sleeved or long-sleeved button-down shirt, a skinny tie or a summer scarf, and a dashing pair of loafers, this suit can never fail you. The best thing about it is that it is layers; so by the end of the party if you've party'd too hardily you can still look debonair w/o the jacket!

Get bold and try wearing a solid color or slight graphic tee with some edgy low-top sneakers!!!! Get even bolder and wear some golf shorts with the blazer and some high-top sneakers!!!!!!!! Get even MORE bold and wear a super low v-neck tee with a rosary or a feminine neckpiece!!!!! HA...I'm a freakin' genius!

Suit Tip: So what if you can't afford a designer suit or one outta the GQ! Check out your local dept. store, H&M always has good suits at great prices, or hell check out your local thrift store and get it altered to fit you! whew! suits make me feel some kinda way!! ok i'm done!