[Upgrade] White Buck Shoes > Chuck Taylors

Put the Chuck Taylors, Converses and Jack Purcells to the side. Try pairing White Buck Shoes with your summer suits. It’s an instant upgrade to any suit or semi-casual outfit you have. Go sans socks for a relaxed look. Go get yourself a pair!

[.02] Board Shorts

Marc Jacobs – $290

Face it. You hate your legs. Or for whatever reason it is.. you insist on wearing these ridiculously long board shorts. Unless you’re Kelly Slater or at least 6′4″ you shouldn’t be wearing board shorts. Opt for a shorter cut and don’t pick up the Hibiscus printed shorts please. Go simple, unless you’re loud and obnoxious… why should the only piece of clothing you’re wearing at the beach be loud and obnoxious as well? Unless thats your idea of being flashy? Here’s a hint. Unless you’ve been sculpting yourself into the form of a Greco-Roman wrestler over the winter… you shouldn’t be flashing ANYTHING at the beach.

Don’t throw the board shorts away though, give em to your girlfriend/wife. Women look pretty hot in board shorts.

[Endorsed] Davines Invisible Paste

So I was spending the day with my lovely sister and she was telling me about her trip to ave a haircut. So… she went to 19th street in Manhattan to get her hair cut by the Creative director at Vidal Sassoon, she look s fabulous by the way. But I think the best part that came out of it was the hair product she discovered there.

Davines Invisible Paste (or Invisible Pasta). She loved it, and introduced it to me. For those of you who don’t know I sport a faux-hawk 90% out of the time. I tried a bit of this stuff, my god, it is amazing.  I can’t begin to describe it, I’m talking flexibility, control and it makes your hair defy reason without becoming untouchable. It’s a miracle product.

Davines also carries many other hair products which I will be looking into and informing you readers soon in the near future!

You should check it out!

[.02] I Hate The Summer

Okay.. that’s a bit harsh. I don’t hate the summer, I like it. The beach, the sun, tanning, barbecues…. but I love clothing, the more the merrier. I love the Fall/Winter/Spring, that’s when you can bring out all your accessories, layer your shirts and sweaters, bring out that scarf you’ve been dying to wear, gloves, hats and boots. You just can’t do any of that in the summer. Especially in New York, the weather just won’t permit it.

Now, I went shopping a few days ago, bought some Long Sleeve V-Neck Sweaters (or Jumpers as they would call in London) and several Button-Down Sweaters. Getting a jump start on fall fashion? Yes and No. I’ll be escaping to London this summer and according to several almanacs, the weather in London is similar to San Fransican weather; warm and bearable during the day… cool enough to wear a sweater at night. I’m looking forward to it. Think about it. Weather like such would really have to exercise the style portion of your brain. Having to prep outfits for different temperatures at least two times a day… I’m up for the challenge!

Okay, fine. I don’t hate the summer. Why’s that? That’s when all the Fall/Winter stuff is on sale

So gentlemen, I hope you’re having a grand time on the beach and flip-flopping about the city… but be ready… Fall’s around the corner and I expect all of you to be dressing sharp!

[Fashion] John Varvatos ‘08

Design Power House, John Varvatos has re-invented the company’s outtake on men’s fashion. Introducing new silhouettes, fluted jackets, flared skirts and using textiles with more texture; this Fall/Winter line is looking mighty impressive. As the designer points out “It’s the return of elegance to men’s fashion”. See the weekender that gentlemen’s carrying… what’d I say people. You have until the end of summer to get your weekenders until it’s too late.

Check out the John Varvatos Fall/Winter 2008 Line

[Update] Hiatus

Sorry for the lack of recent updates as of lately. It’s been quite hectic. But I’m back and will be providing some much needed info!