Month: June 2010

Field Guide: Summer Style Finds for Guys

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Some Cool Shoes

H by Hudson Carlo Perforated Moccasinpicture of Air Grant PennyLeather foot bed with ribbon detailed thong strap. Made in the USA.

Perforated Moccasin, $160/ Driving Loafer, $98/ Air Grant Penny, $138/ Ribbon Flip-Flops, $48/ Topsiders, $53

A Fun Watch

Nixon The Time Teller PBreil Milano - Square Stainless Steel Chronograph WatchCH2614PFlud Big Ben Mesh Band Watch

Time Teller, $60/ Breil Milano Watch, $275/ Decker Watch, $105/ Mesh Watch, $98

Sunglasses

Tortoise Plastic SunglassesGold Aviator SunglassesBlackout Wayfarer

Topman Plastic Tortoise Sunglasses, $28/ RayBan RB4126, $144/Gold Aviators, $28/ Black-out Wayfarer, $14

Swim Trunks

Lilly Pulitzer - Flroal Swim TrunksVineyard Vines - Bouys Chappy Swim Trunks

Cotton and nylon with mesh lining and drawstring elastic waist. Hidden key pocket at inside of swimsuit. Velcro back pocket for secure storage. Available in our classic Southampton fit with a 5" inseam. Machine wash. Imported.

Floral Trunks, $90/ Buoys Swim Trunks, $79/ Seersucker Trunks, $85/ Striped Board Shorts, $19

A Lightweight Jacket

A summer essential tailored from pure cotton. 3-button side vents. Dry clean. Imported.

WHITE INSERT SKINNY TUX JACKET

Twill Blazer, $98/ Seersucker Sports Coat, $298/ Skinny Tux Jacket, $280/ Trooper Jacket, $49

A Dapper Hat

Straw TrilbyWHITE SAILORS CAPBlock Headwear - Crochet Straw Trilby FedoraStraw golf hat with perforated holes in the top part of the crown. 3" brim with green band. Dri Lexpolyester sweatband to wick away moisture from the skin. Imported.

Straw Trilby, $24/ Sailor Cap, $30/ Crochet Straw Fedora, $53/ Golf Hat, $140

A Boyish Bowtie (How to tie one here)

Pure silk woven in England. Dry clean. Made in the USA. Self-tie bow.Pure silk woven in England. Dry clean. Made in the USA. Self-tie bow.Pure silk woven in Italy. Dry clean. Made in the USA. Self-tie bow.

Dot Bowtie, $49/ Music Stripe Bowtie, $49/ Connect Four Bowtie, $49

Efficient Travel Luggage – For Weekend Getaways

Matt & Natt - Weekender BagNetpack Deluxe Wheeled Duffel 40"¢

Weekender Bag, $220/ Sidekick Bag, $63/ Wheeled Duffel, $99

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Inspired by 10 Killer Style Staples for Guys

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My Favorite Men’s Online Inspiration and Shops

Perlis New Orleans

Brooks Brothers

Urban Outfitters

Topman

Cole Haan

Saks 5th Avenue

Jason Wu: Prim & Proper

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Dear Jason Wu,

Can you become my personal designer? I would move to NYC or Hollywood or wherever you like. I would lose 30lbs and wear stilts for you! I know a little bit about styling? I could help you in some way? Maybe I could learn to sew and become your intern? If you would make me 1000 dresses just like the ones in your resort collection, I would do almost ANYTHING! I love the hourglass shape, the feminine collar, the fullish skirt… (excuse me while I drool).

For more from Jason Wu, click here.

How to dress: Blush

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New color crush = Blush. It’s such a girly, pretty, demure color and in my opinion it works on ANY skin tone. I don’t own a dress in this hue but I really want to. Choices below.

RM by Roland Mouret Powermesh slip dressTibi Samba crepe de Chine dressSandro Rayonnante devore mini dressCasey Jones Dress

1 Linen-silk bustier dress JCrew  2 Heritage silk blend strapless dress Banana Republic 3 Harmonious Chiffon Dress Forever21 4 Linen Blended Tube Dress Forever21 5 Power Mesh Slip Dress Net-A-Porter 6 Stargazer Dress Free People 7 Samba crepe de Chine dress Tibi 8 Rayonnante Devore Mini Dress Sandro 9 Casey Jones Dress ASOS

Do you need a blushing hair accessory? The swoon-worthy Ban.Do has a new collection.

Below, “blush” selections…click photos for links.

Style Crush: Christine Centenera & Ivory Booties

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Christine Centenera is the Fashion Editor for Harper’s Bazaar Australia. A crush-worthy occupation in and of itself, I was nonplussed yet un-surprised when I realized she is young, thin, hot & stylish.

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Immediately, I hate her/like her immensely. Isn’t it just like us girls to begrudge and admire someone at the same time? What makes us that way? I digress.. Either way, girlfriend looks amazing and I have similar ivory booties (Gianni Bini minus the studs) which she reminded me to wear.

They are the ivory patent leather version of the below, mentioned here.

Photos by Vanessa Jackman via because im addicted.

Summer Playlist

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Music lover that I am, I have to share some of my favorites right now. Some are old, some are new. Enjoy!

Love Lost, The Temper Trap

Higher Ground, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Tyrone (Erika Badu Cover), My Morning Jacket

The Kids ft. Janelle Monae, B.o.B.

Slippin’, Quadron

Airplanes, Local Natives

Never Give You Up, The Black Keys

Stay Close, Delorean

The Warning, Hot Chip

Little Secrets, Passion Pit

Sexual Healing, Hot 8 Brass Band

Heavy Cross, Gossip

Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix), Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Beggin’, Madcon

What You Want, Lupe Fiasco

Talk Amongst Yourselves, Grand National

Leisure Suite, Feist

Cold Case Love, Rihanna

Evil Woman, Mike Posner

You Make My Dreams, Hall & Oates

How to dress: Jessica Biel

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Doesn’t it seem that once someone becomes a continual style-winner, all of their previous faux-pas are forgotten? Not everyone can be so lucky but Ms. Biel is a prime example. She has been looking better-than-ever lately! And the thing is, she has always had a gorgeous face, rockin’ body and pretty (usually) hair but she just hasn’t played it up right. She’s had a good look here, an average look there, etc. etc. Lately, the past is in the past and her stylist needs a raise. Another thing I love about her is she goes by my favorite rule & I think I made this up…

Boobs, Back or Legs. Pick one to show. Rarely show 2. Never show all 3.

CDFA Awards. Well done.

JESSICA BIEL photo | Jessica Biel

MTV Movie Awards. Demure, sexy, flattering…at the same time, who knew it was possible?

'TEAM' SPIRIT photo | Jessica Biel

Letterman Appearance. So chic and simple.

JESSICA BIEL photo | Jessica Biel

A-Team promotion. I don’t love this dress but she looks amazzzzing.

JESSICA BIEL photo | Jessica Biel

Airport Chic.

STRETCHING IT photo | Jessica Biel

To look cute after a workout? Ahhh the envy.

HANDY CONNECTION photo | Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake

Adorable.

IF YOU ARE: ATHLETIC photo | Jessica Biel

Meeting? Office? Wherever?

JIMMY CHOO SATCHEL photo | Jessica Biel

Simple/Chic. Errands. Date night.

You’ve come a long way from this JB!

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Showing back: Carmen Kass

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Modest in front, Moving in back.

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Carmen Kass at the CDFA awards. Click here for more.

Sweet Tooth under $50

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I like Daily Candy as much as the next girl, but sometimes it feels like they are speaking directly to me! Do you ever feel that way? Today I want everything they’re hawking and luckily it’s all cheap (under $50 to be exact). There are 16 in all so click here to peruse.

BC Footwear, $50

pink sandals!

Windy Freda Headband, $50

windy freda headband!

Erica Weiner Pocketknife Necklace, $45 (LOVE)

penknife necklace!

Drape Shorts, $38

nasty gal drape-pocket shorts! Mesh Converse Chuck Taylors, $40 converse! Gap Cutoffs, $50

gap chambray cutoff shorts!

One more find that I am really into: two-toned espadrilles, $34

Two-Tone Espadrille

Click the photos for links to items!

How NOT to dress: Trainwreck

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I do not like to comment (publicly) on the misfortune or unfortunate choices of others. Luckily, this needs no commentary.

WorstLindsay Lohan's bedazzled bellbottoms would have been best left in the past.Lindsay Lohan

Photos courtesy of Page Six

Feeling Dreamy

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“you know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams”
dr. seuss

I had a lovely weekend with my sweetheart. We realized we are officially old when we left the music festival early. I do believe we had heat exhaustion, but it was nice that we were on the same page…even if it was a rather lame one. Sometimes one only needs a single night away to realize the comforts of air conditioning and a clean bed or kisses from puppies and take-out.

Today it’s rainy. And it sounds like this outside…

I’m feeling dreamy and lethargic after spending 1/2 the weekend in extreme heat and the other 1/2 in extreme relaxation mode.

This would be nice…

As would this…

And wouldn’t we all love to have an office like this to get creative in? We are shifting cubes in my office and I am not looking forward to it. I try to be a person that embraces change, but sometimes it truly is hard, isn’t it? Even with the little things that aren’t of much importance…like where you sit or whom you sit by.

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