White Pants for Men

Ok so today im going to discuss white pants for men. There is a simple technique for choosing white jeans, stick with a slim cut jean. Dark colors usually make you appear smaller, so obviously lighter color will make you appear to be bigger, but you have choose the pant that fit your body type correctly in order to pull off these pants. Every pair of pants are cut differently so shop around b4 choosing one. Below are a couple that usually fit every body type.

1. Polo $98
2. AG (Adriano Goldschmied) Jeans $160
   
3. J. Crew $72.50
4. Gucci $475
5. Joe's Jeans $168
6. 7 For All Mankind $169
   

I personally own the AG's and the ones from J. Crew, but i have the ones from 7 but not in white in black, and all three fit really comfortably, the ones from 7 actually have a lot of stretch in them so dont buy the bigger size.

Suiting for Every Man

Ok so im going to talk about suiting for guys today. Every man needs at least one good suit. An epidemic that is sweeping the nation is ill-tailored men all over! There is nothing nastier than a man with clothes that do not fit! Plain and simple, how do you expect to impress a girl if you look like you bout your suit from Walmart and didn't have a tailor to fit it to your exact size. No one man is the same! So here are different things every guy can do to make his suit work better for him.

First off, the Short Man is usually 5'8" and under 165 pounds. You want to avoid long sports coats/blazers cause it will make you legs look shorter than they are, also you want to stick with slim ties amd slim lapels, it will give you added height you dont have. No belts! when you break up your look it actually makes you look shorter than you are, with a good suit you wont need a belt. And for your shoe keep it slim, you dont want a wide shoe to where it makes you look like you have cement blocks attached to your feet.

The 5 Tips Every Short Man Should Know

1) Be honest with yourself. Admit you’re short and buy short-length suits.

2) A pant leg with very little break will help you look taller.

3) Show some cuff to lengthen the look of your arms.

4) A peak lapel helps elongate your physique.

5) A lower button stance creates long lines, and that essentially stretches you out.

Next, The Tall Man is usually 6 foot tall and can be any weight. Tall guys becomes tricky when you throw different sizes into it, not everyone can follow the same guide, however when you are tall its all about lines, you want to appear tall not look gargantuan. So blazers that covers about 1/3 of your thigh, then adding things to give you other dimension than tall. Ties with diagonal lines on them are perfect cause the give you height and width, but not to much of each. Also add a pocket square to your blazer, it will give the person looking at your a break from seeing the one color of you suit, also breaking up it, so that you dont appear to be godzilla. Which brings us to your shoes, chances are if you are tall you have big feet, its just a fact of life, do not and i repeat doooo not!!!!! wear pointy shoes it will just makes your foot look bigger than it is.

The 5 Tips Every Tall Man Should Know

1) Lighter colors add width to a narrow frame.

2) A two-button suit works great on a tall man—as long as the suit has relatively high-cut lapels.

3) Just because you’re tall doesn’t mean you need an extra-long suit size. Try on a long first.

4) Keep the amount of cuff you show to a minimum.

5) Ask for a decent amount of break in your trousers, so your long legs don’t look too long.

The guy body physique is The Oversized Man, about 5'9" and 230+ pounds. A common thing that happens to larger men is they tend to buy suits that are boxy. They dont help make the man appear smaller than what he actually is. Using suspenders is actually a great when to stay comfortable, they keep your pants up and they keep them loose around the waist, also the maneuver with your body and float your waist line. Go for a more solid shoe, a classic one is wing tips! Cant go wrogn with wing tips. Also try stick to darker colored suits, they make you appear to be smaller than what you actually are.

The 5 Tips Every Large Man Should Know

1) Wear a pocket square. It brings the focus to your chest, not your gut.

2) Keep your jacket buttoned unless you’re sitting down.

3) Wear a simple, elegant shirt. Avoid plaids and checks.

4) You can wear flat-front pants. They are engineered to be comfortable, even without pleats.

5) Avoid superskinny ties and lapels. Proportion with your torso is key


Last but not least is the overtly Muscular Man, they tend to be various heights and tend to be under 210 pounds. Something to avoid when you are muscular is pocket squares, you dont have to add an accessory to your chest when its clearly big enough to be noticed without you little pocket square. Purchase a custom fit dress shirt, its broader on top, and it tapers in around the torso so you dont have a bunch of fabric hanging around on the inside of your jacket. For you a shoes that is a cross over between a pointy toe shoe and a round toe shoe, and something plain and classic like the wingtips. Because your body is a focal point you dont need to over do it.

The 5 Tips Every Athletic Man Should Know

1) A solid build doesn’t mean your suit should be a size too large.

2) Two-button jackets sync up with the V shape of your torso.

3) Low-collar shirts work well with a thicker neck.

4) Your jacket will likely need to be taken in at the sides.

5) Yes, you can wear narrow-cut trousers. It’s your chest that needs room, not your ankles.

Every Man Needs Accessories

So many people think accessories are just for women, well we are mixing it up a bit. Guys no more of these plain outfits can we please have some style! Im not saying go out and start buying jewelry and things of that nature, but go out get the latest issue of GQ magazine and compare your style with what you see. You dont have to follow it word for word but at least take some tips. OK back to accessories, every guy some have at least one of each of these items.

1. Patterned pocket squares - a nice compliment to a blazer and a a lightweight button down.
2. Plastic Aviators - metal aviators are not every occasion. You can get them from anywhere Forever 21-Bloomingdales.
3. Ties with bright colors - its spring lets add some color to our wardrobes. Thanks
4. Boat Shoes Galore - boat shoes come in every color, but dont get them to match you exact outfit, be a little risky and dont match colors from head to toe.
5. Watchs with color fronts - Put down the G-Shocks and get a classic watch, but with a nice spin on it and get a cool color.
6. Straw Fedoras - a great look with a light weight button down, with rolled up sleeves, cargo shorts or chino shorts, and boat shoes. Dont forget to add a watch and a pair of plastic aviators.
   

Welcome Back Mrs. Alba

After giving birth Jessica Alba took some time off to spend it with her new born. Now Jessica is back and in action, she was recently seen that the Tribeca Film Festival early Wed Morning sporting a Proenza Schouler dress and Proenza shoes, very clean look from the simple bun to the simplicity of the make-up, not to mention that she show no signs of giving birth, way to go Jess.

Seems Like Everyone in Hollywood is Splitting

The newsest break up in celebrity news today is none other than Ms. Kim Kardashian and Mr Who Dat? himself Reggie Bush. Kim K was spotted in Miami without her mister this past weekend with Kourtney. As everyone knows the opened the second Dash clothing store in Miami Last year. Kim says that her and Reggie came to a mutual agreement in the break up. This time around it happens to be the same reason ad back in July, Kims work schedule is just a bit too much for Reggie. Kim maybe you should start taking some time off before you end up all alone with 9 cats.

Hello Homewrecking Hoe!

So someone has been busy these past couple of months cheating on their multi-million dollar spouse. Oh yes im talking about Jesse James. Allegedly he has been seeing this bimbo named Michelle "Bombshell" McGee. Shes apparently a white supremacist, oh and a stripper. Her stripper name is Avery which just so happens to be her sons name, way to pay homage to your child. Bullock has canceled appearance to promote her new film The Blind Side and has gone under the radar. Where are you girl?


Oh Jesse your married to one of the sexiest women in Hollywood and you cheat with that. Your a sad sad man Mr. James

J Crew Spring/Summer 2010

So as most people know, I work for J. Crew, and i am absolutely obsessed with their clothing. Im going to give you a taste of what is coming in the next few weeks.

1. More of the light weight shirts that we love

2. Shorts with our favorite fabrics/v-necks in new colors/ and accesories to die for.

3. Light weight blazer

4. Light weight jackets

5. Caridgans and more shorts!

6. New button downs and various shoes

7. MacAlister shoes in different colors

8. Light weight suits, and more of the boat shoes we love!

9. Its just not Spring/Summer without white pants.

10. Suits in different colors for every occassion.

So be on the look out guys, because as quick as we put the clothes on the floor, is as quick as they sell out.

Biker Jacket

Ok so welcome to the First day of Spring people!!!!! This year we are seeing an increase trend for coats, not just pea-coats or North Face coats but guys now have, military, leather, utility, biker, nylon, wind breakers, etc. Today I'm going to be talking about the Biker Jacket. Men are really starting to show interest in their wardrobes, so detailing has become very important for men who are very fashionable. The below biker jackets are from various designers and from all price ranges.

1. Armani Exhange - $425
2. Burberry - $395
3. Diesel - $550
4. Dolce and Gabbana - $1595
5. Gucci - 4175
6. John Varvatos Converse - $295

While these are more pricier jackets you can find cheaper ones at the Gap, H&M, Guess, Marciano, even take a browse through Macy's and see what International Concepts, also known as INC., has but out for the season.

19 MIstakes Guys Make

Ok so thanks to GQ Magazine they have put out a list of the 19 mistakes guys usually make trying to be hip or trying to fit in with the latest trends.

1. Jeans w/ any type of embellishment, paint, rhinestone, and things of this nature. Plain Tacky
   
2. Guylights - Highlighting hair should only be for women! Sorry guys
3. The Mesh Shirt - mesh should only be used for screens not fashion
4. Ed Hardy! While im sure most men have fallen to this fashion statement, the only thing ed hardy does is point out which guys are tools. Reference Jon Gosselin
5. Sunglasses at Indoors/Night time - Just dont do it
6. T's w/ stupid messages, while everyone loves a graphic T, lets read what the shirts say because stupid messages make you look like a tool.
7. Overtly Tanning, congratulations you look like the Jersey Shore Cast -___-
8. Oh the skullet!
   
9. Men in Fur, please gentlemen leave it for your lady
10. Sports Jerseys should only be worn at a sporting event, not as part of your daily wardrobe
11. Leather Pants can only be pulled off by Lenny Kravitz and Mick Jagger.
12. Too Much Cologne, nice way to be noticed 6 mins b4 you enter a room. Douche
13. Hair Plugs! Just go bald as god intended you to be
14. Tighty Whities, just burn them!
15. Colored Contacts should never be worn!
16. Oh the sideways hat! Really are you a B-Boy, are you gonna break dance in the middle of your sentence? No! take that shit off
17. Perms! Congrats you look like a 45 y/o white women, here is your award
18. Polyester Suits should have stopped being produced in the 70's. That is one fashion trend that will never come back
19. Pinky Rings! You look as flamboyant as a Drag Queen in the West Village of Manhattan.

Photos Complimentary of GQ.Com

Year of White Shoes

Who ever said white should only worn between memorial day and labor day? Well they were wrong! True fashionistas break fashion law, but they do it in a way that they make a bold statement. This spring and summer is all about the white shoe.

Above: Salvatore Ferragamo Parigi Moccasin $475.00

Above: Prada Striped Driving Shoe $460

Above: Ralph Lauren Telford Boat Shoe $295


Above: Gucci Moccasin w/ Bambo and Metal Horsebit $395

So next time you think white after labor day is a No No remember pair it with a pair of dark blue jeans and white button down and cardigan or blazer.

Every Man's Must Have For This Spring

OK so today's post is going to be on Fashion Must Have's for men. This year has been all about layers for men, simple jeans and a t-shirt are out, and a button down, cardigan, chinos, and loafers are all the rave.

Our first must have is the denim button down shirt. With the denim button down you can pair it numerous amounts of ways. As shown below its paired with a chino blazer and a pair of chino pants. It can also be paired with a nice pair of distressed denim and a cardigan.

Next must have is the plaid shirt. Last season we saw a large number of plaid shirt productions. This spring semester the colors are brighter and more shocking then ever. Shown below is plaid shirt from Brand of Outsiders. J Crew also happens to have a full range of colors.


This spring we are seeing a lot of color blocking, with bright v-necks and even brighter under shirt. As i have stated the v-neck with the button down underneath is all the rave. Shown below we have a turquoise shirt from Etro Polo paired with a muted green polo from Dsquared2. Also the orchard color v-neck is from Bottega Veneta, paired with an orange polo from Lacoste.
Stayed tuned for more fashion Must Have's

Bad Girls Club Season 4 Reunion

So tonight started part 1 of the BGC Reunion. First I wanna talk about the Flo and Natalie dispute, now the commercials always make the fights seem longer then the actually are. However, in my opinion i think Flo tore Natalie apart. A friend of mine was telling me how she thought Flo was out of control from when Kendra looked at her with a stink face. However I feel that if anyone is sitting across from someone who they don't like and the person looks at them sideways they are going to be ready to fight. Lets move on to Kate and Annie, do i feel Kate was wrong for hitting Annie, I sure am. I used to like Kate until she started following Natalie around and acting like her little prodigy. Kate turned from Classy to classless in the couple of weeks that she stayed in the house. In my opinion Kendra is the fakest girl in the house. And who told Amber to go and get pregnant by the predator. Im scared to see what their child is going to look like. Lexie to me is so cute, I would love to have her as a friend, for the simple fact that she would make me look a million times smarter.

Ill post the video in a later post. But for now

"Enjoy everyday like its your last because tomorrow isn't guaranteed!"

My Thoughts on Apples iPad.

Thoughts on the iPad.

So I want to talk about the iPad today. It is starting to turn into a highly criticized innovation. Some people are saying that it is just a big iPod Touch and others are saying it will revolutionize the world of technology as we see it. Personally I want one, not for the fact that I will use it as a computer, but more as an eReader. On the iPad you will be able to book puts on it so you can read at your convenience, also for all my college students you will be able to put your college textbooks on it. How many people spend over $100 on a used textbook from the bookstore and you just end up selling it back for like $25. Well on the iPad most textbooks are under $65, and you basically rent it for 180 days, which is 6 months. And if you are reading in your textbook and don't understand the topic, they have videos from youtube built right in. The greatest part of it is the touch capability, in the book you are able to highlight, flag pages to study later, and they also give you a study guide at the end of it section so you can brush up on your skills before you take a test in class. Another great feature on the iPad watching movies. The battery last 10 hours of watching movies, so you will be able to watch 4 movies, depending on the length maybe 5. Another great feature is the ability to use iWork on the iPad. While no one would want to sit and type a 10 page paper on a touch screen item, they do sell a keyboard that attaches right to the iPad. What makes using iWork a great feature is the fact that you use your fingers to drag and drop picture exactly where you want them. I know a lot of people hate being restricted when it comes to putting a picture in the right place. So how do you guys feel about it?

Portarying Stereotypes and Things of That Nature

Ok I wanna touch on something that as him sitting on my mind for sometime now. Sometimes I wonder why do people act in different inappropriate ways when they know people are watching. I'm talking about portraying stereotypes among us minority communities. If people look at Blacks and Spanish people as being uncivil or "out of control" why do we continue to act the way we do, and for those who don't act like the rest we criticize them? I also want to talk about the so called "riot" that happened the other day at Uniondale High School. I don't too much understand what was going through the students heads at the time, but it seems like they were copying off of Hempstead High School, which by the way had a deeper issue then just trying to get out of school early. Not only are the students just being crazy through the school but people are seriously getting hurt from some of the actions. So tell me guys how do you feel about minorities portraying stereotypes?