Thrifting Rule No. 34

34. It's more about the destination, than the journey.

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Someday...

Rolex Explorer and the Explorer II, customized in Matte "all black everything" finish, stunning.  High-Rollers can click (here) for price inquires.

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$150, Indecision 2010

I'm turning into my Pops!  Back in the day when my only job was to go to middle school, before I could even ask for the new pair of Air Jordans I would get a lecture about how it didn't make sense to pay $100 (kid size) for 1 pair of shoes when I could get 2 or 3 pair for the same price.

A favorite pair (no.VI) of Jordans from my childhood were recently re-retro-ed, but for $150 and as demonstrated I can make $150 stretch.  In college I bought Jordans all the time but now I'm not sure if I can pull the trigger.

Check out my possible options below on how else I can blow the $150.

Nike, Sperry, Clae...I don't believe the Quality over Quantity argument can't be applied here.

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SmoothOff: Diddy vs Aziz Ansari

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Best Dressed from NBA Draft 2010

The Top 5 Best dressed Lottery Picks from the 2010 NBA Draft (I realize the Draft was a few weeks ago but it was too tough to quickly bounce back after that game seven loss by the C's).

5. DeMarcus Cousins, Pick 5 to Sacramento Kings.  The fifth pick comes in at number 5, getting style points for coordinating with his team's colors before he even knew who his team would be.

4. Al-Farouq Aminu, Pick 8 to Los Angeles Clippers.  Not a big pool to choose from here, although he added a personal touch with the glasses, I'm not really a fan of the non-prescription (unless you're Spike Lee or Woody Allen it's guilty until proven innocent) big frame glasses even though they're "in".

3. Xavier Henry, Pick 12 to Memphis Grizzles.  Although it's not pictured here he had the cleanest break of all the Lottery Picks.  Two-button, nice fit, played it safe.

2. Paul George, Pick 10 to Indiana Pacers.  The tight chain necklace held him back from the number 1 spot...actually the number one spot had something to do with it too.

 
1. Wesley Johnson, Pick 4 to Minnesota Timberwolves.  On paper this outfit is all over the place, Tartan/Plaid Pants, Double-breasted Gold button Blazer, Green Polka-dot pocket square, Gordon Gecko contrast-collar shirt in yellow... but Wesy-Wes was able to pull it all together very nicely.  Well done!

Check out Complex's Good and Ugly in style from the 2009 NBA Draft (here) and check out GQ's NBA Draft Style Catastrophes (here).

Photos: Getty Images

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July 4th Sale at 80's Purple

Sale Ends July 5th, access the deals (here).  Promotion Code: fireworks

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My Watch Strap Supplier

I found out about TungchoyWatch.com on eBay while looking for an even cheaper alternative to the J.Crew straps and I've bought three watch straps from him (shown below) since.  You can get them in a solid color for about $10 and striped from $18.  Check out my Watch Strap Guide (here)!

Strap from Tungchoy.com in Navy Blue.

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Style on Film: Michael Cera

In the movie Youth in Revolt (2010) the nerdy virgin Michael Cera (Nick Twisp) from Superbad fame creates an edgy alter-ego (François Dillinger) a la T.I. vs T.I.P. in reverse to help him land his dream girl.  François is flashly, Nick is preppy but they are both stylish.

François after blowing up a car.

Nick after his plan backfires.

François and Nick running from the cops.

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Mos Def: Style File

Classic fit, vintage look, signature fedora or newsboy style hat, since he came on the scene he's always had a style of his own.  Esquire could have had him in mind for rule #69.  With that being said see how to bite get his look (here).

Mos Def - "History" (ft. Talib Kweli)

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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)

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Topman 1/2 Off Sale

One of GQ's Low Cost, High Style men's clothing lines just got even lower with the 50% sale going on at Topman.  Access the sale (here).

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The Esquire How-to Style Guide

-   69 style basics tips on improving everything in your wardrobe (my favorite 10 rules below).


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.

2. There's not a whole lot of room for irony or imitation in style. The best-dressed men always dress like themselves.  See all 69 rules (here).
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.

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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.

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