30 June 2010
28 June 2010
Summertime Edition: June Thrifting Review
Some of my best finds from June, I picked up some nice pieces and I even filled in a couple of needs.
Shoes: Sperry Top Siders $18 (Thrift), Columbia Boats $30 (Ross), Nike Running $14 (Consignment)
Shorts: $2.50 to $4.50 (Consignment and Thrift)
SS Button Downs: Dior $9 (Consignment), QuickSilver $5 (Consignment)
Topman 1/2 Off Sale
26 June 2010
The Esquire How-to Style Guide
1. Unless you're wearing a blazer, there's no wrong time to roll up your sleeves. How high you choose to roll them says a lot about you.
3. The closest a man should ever come to touching denim shorts is helping a woman out of them.
4. Fitted is good. Snug is dicey. Tight is just wrong.
5. When purchasing jeans, leave the acid, stone, and other artificial washes to the good people of Eastern Europe. The best way to break in a pair of jeans is to wear them as often as you can.
6. Velour: no.
7. The shinier the shine or the pointier the point, the less casual the shoe.26. A $40 pair of jeans can fit you just as well and look just as good as a $200 pair. They'll just take a whole lot longer for you to find.
8. Khaki is a color. Chinos are a pair of pants. Know the difference but feel free to use the terms interchangeably.
9. Animals make the best logos.
10. Unless he's a chef, a gardener, or a jolly fat man from Holland, no one should ever wear clogs in his daily life. Same goes for Crocs.
25 June 2010
Urban Outfitters Biggest Sale Ever
Another sale at Urban Outfitters, the best values will most likely be found in Footwear and Accessories departments, Sale Ends July 5th.
23 June 2010
Splurge: Marcus Troy x Sebago Nexus Docksides
Man if these weren't so limited I might have to come out of retail retirement and blow over a tenth of my $1000 budget on these! Priced at $110 the 96 pairs (48 each) go on sale Friday, June 25th at 10am EST exclusively at Davidz.com.
20 June 2010
Skateshops: Not Just for Kids!
When you think skateboarder you may think of rebellious youth, skinny jeans, bulky shoes...But skateshops are actually a good place to find adult friendly sneakers (also flannels) at great prices. They usually carry mainstream brands like Nike SB and Vans (as seen in pages of GQ, an apparent endorsement). As well as up-and-coming brands like Supra and Lakai. There are several places to shop online here are some popular spots!
http://shop.ccs.com/clearance/category
http://www.zumiez.com/sale.html
http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/sale.aspx
http://www.skateamerica.com/store/Shoe-Store_C6.cfm
Here is one of my favorite pairs I bought a couple years ago for $30 and they still have a lot of life left, they have a similar pair here for $26. http://www.zumiez.com/sale.html
http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/sale.aspx
http://www.skateamerica.com/store/Shoe-Store_C6.cfm
Possible Splurge: The Desert Hybrid
Part sneaker, part boot, these high-top hybrid sneakers supply all your needs for the summer, whether you're looking to suit up or dress down.
Clockwise from Top:
Converse by John Varvatos $125, www.converse.com
Blackstone Sport $140, www.martinandosa.com
Common Projects $325, www.commonprojects.com
Bally $395
Converse by John Varvatos $125, www.converse.com
Blackstone Sport $140, www.martinandosa.com
Common Projects $325, www.commonprojects.com
Bally $395
Via GQ.com
19 June 2010
R.I.P. Manute
Manute Bol (1962-2010) Activist, Humanitarian, Athlete and creator of the phrase "My Bad"
To Read more on Manute Bol click (Here).
17 June 2010
JackThreads: Open Memberships
JackThreads is
15 June 2010
Recession Special
Video I found called Recession Special, from the short lived Podcast titled: In The Closet from the fellas at MensStyle.com.
Reversible Jackets, Reversible Scarfs, The Interchangeablity of the Gray Flannel Suit, Vintage Watches.
12 June 2010
World Cup: Top 10: Best-Dressed Football Coaches
Top ten best dressed Soccer Managers by AskMen.com, this could arguably be a top 10 managers/coaches in all of sport list.
No.10 - Quique Flores - Atletico Madrid
No.9 - Unai Emery - Valencia
In direct opposition to his older colleagues, one of the world's youngest coaches is thrilled to be doing what he's doing and shows it by wearing, you guessed it:really colorful slim ties.
No.8 - Cesare Prandelli - Fiorentina
Always decked out in one shade of his team's purple...
No.7 - Roberto Di Matteo - West Bromwich Albion
This youngster may be the only manager in the Premiership that wears nifty knitted argyle sweaters under his well-cut suits.
No.6 - Fabio Capello - England
Of course, Fabio Capello knows how to rock a designer Italian suit just as well as anyone on the sidelines, but for this renowned art collector and staunch disciplinarian it's all about those trademark designer specs.
No.5 - Leonardo - AC Milan
This former Brazil International is perhaps the most purely handsome manager in the game. If he wasn't a football coach, the square-jawed bench boss with the robust head of hair could have a career as an international playboy, or a designer of men's suits, or both.
No.4 - Roberto Mancini – Manchester City
Roberto Mancini rivals Sousa for the best head of hair among managers, but it's his trademark team scarves that make him stand out from the pack. When the Italian replaced Mark Hughes as manager at Manchester City, his blue and white neck-warmer flew off the shelves, and a new British style icon was born.
No.3 - Pep Guardiola - Barcelona
Borrowing from his older, more seasoned counterparts, Pep Guardiola has blistered through the managerial ranks and looked like a million bucks while doing it. His love of knitted coats recalls some of the game's great style icons (we're looking at you, Jose), and his form-fitting suits complete with the requisite skinny ties.
No.2 - Paulo Sousa - Swansea
What is it about Portuguese managers and great style? While his good friend and countryman tops our list, Paulo Sousa comes in at a close second thanks to his dapper attire. His love of Armani coats and dark, fitted suits have the women in the sleepy coastal city of Swansea going absolutely bonkers for the new guy in town. GQ is a fan too, making Sousa their 37th best dressed man in Britain according to a recent poll.
No.1 - Jose Mourinho – Inter Milan
Jose Mourinho has a lofty nickname to live up to. "The Special One" as he so famously dubbed himself, has won every major football trophy as manager of some of the world's top clubs. But what truly makes him special is the effortless European charm, glamour and confidence that drip off him on the regular. His iconic gray Armani overcoat and effortless ability to rock a well-cut, two-piece suit and tie make Jose Mourinho the best-dressed figure in the football.
I think Pep should have been at the Number 1 spot! See the full list with video of the managers here.
No.10 - Quique Flores - Atletico Madrid
No.9 - Unai Emery - Valencia
In direct opposition to his older colleagues, one of the world's youngest coaches is thrilled to be doing what he's doing and shows it by wearing, you guessed it:
No.8 - Cesare Prandelli - Fiorentina
Always decked out in one shade of his team's purple...
No.7 - Roberto Di Matteo - West Bromwich Albion
This youngster may be the only manager in the Premiership that wears nifty knitted argyle sweaters under his well-cut suits.
No.6 - Fabio Capello - England
Of course, Fabio Capello knows how to rock a designer Italian suit just as well as anyone on the sidelines, but for this renowned art collector and staunch disciplinarian it's all about those trademark designer specs.
No.5 - Leonardo - AC Milan
This former Brazil International is perhaps the most purely handsome manager in the game. If he wasn't a football coach, the square-jawed bench boss with the robust head of hair could have a career as an international playboy, or a designer of men's suits, or both.
No.4 - Roberto Mancini – Manchester City
Roberto Mancini rivals Sousa for the best head of hair among managers, but it's his trademark team scarves that make him stand out from the pack. When the Italian replaced Mark Hughes as manager at Manchester City, his blue and white neck-warmer flew off the shelves, and a new British style icon was born.
No.3 - Pep Guardiola - Barcelona
Borrowing from his older, more seasoned counterparts, Pep Guardiola has blistered through the managerial ranks and looked like a million bucks while doing it. His love of knitted coats recalls some of the game's great style icons (we're looking at you, Jose), and his form-fitting suits complete with the requisite skinny ties.
No.2 - Paulo Sousa - Swansea
What is it about Portuguese managers and great style? While his good friend and countryman tops our list, Paulo Sousa comes in at a close second thanks to his dapper attire. His love of Armani coats and dark, fitted suits have the women in the sleepy coastal city of Swansea going absolutely bonkers for the new guy in town. GQ is a fan too, making Sousa their 37th best dressed man in Britain according to a recent poll.
No.1 - Jose Mourinho – Inter Milan
Jose Mourinho has a lofty nickname to live up to. "The Special One" as he so famously dubbed himself, has won every major football trophy as manager of some of the world's top clubs. But what truly makes him special is the effortless European charm, glamour and confidence that drip off him on the regular. His iconic gray Armani overcoat and effortless ability to rock a well-cut, two-piece suit and tie make Jose Mourinho the best-dressed figure in the football.
11 June 2010
The Get List: Stauer 1930 Dashtronic Watch
Here's the description: The 1930s was a decade when an unequaled variety of watch cases and movements came into being. In lieu of hands to tell time, one such complication, called a jumping mechanism, utilized numerals on a disc viewed through a window. With its striking resemblance to the dashboard gauges and radio dials of the decade, the jump hour watch was indeed "in tune" with the times! This is definitely a conversation piece.
Here's the watch:
The Bottom line: It costs $99 here, but I'm still trying to get it for less on eBay!
Here's the watch:
Sebago Boat Shoe
Six fashion/style/photography bloggers including Ronnie Fieg and Joshua Kissi are designing their own limited edition Sebago boat shoe which will be released this summer. It's called the Nexus Project and here's the trailor.
Check out the battle of the Sperry Top-Sider versus the Sebago Docksides over at Street Ettique. Here are a pair of Sebago boat shoes that I came across NWT for $26 at a consignment shop!
Check out the battle of the Sperry Top-Sider versus the Sebago Docksides over at Street Ettique. Here are a pair of Sebago boat shoes that I came across NWT for $26 at a consignment shop!
09 June 2010
The Classics.
Even I may pay a little more than normal for a timeless piece. Check out these Persol sunglasses I got for $172 on Amazon (80% below retail...of course).
03 June 2010
Bespoke That Won't Make you Broke
You can achieve the perfect fit by ordering a Bespoke (custom made to buyer's specifications) suit from $299 available at Indochino. They also offer bespoke blazers, and shirts.
02 June 2010
$100 Bucks on eBay: J. Crew Footwear
J.Crew Oxfords $28 shipped (Item # 290430402918) with 10% off eBay coupon and J.Crew MacAlister $80 shipped (Item # 290436190636).
