Cuffed & Linked..

When I was little my fathor tailored and because of this he tended to wear traditional men's clothing. Cuff Links played a large part in his wardrobe and I have fond memories of playing dress up wearing his French cuffed custom made shirts accessorized with cuff links, tie tacks, pins and play jewelry. My love of cuff links is a result of these memories and I have a number of sets that I still on occassion wear.

Cuff links are a trend that go in and out of men's fashion. In the past I have had to hunt sidewalk sales, consignment shops and second hand stores to add to the collection I "inherited" from my father but recently I was introduced to http://www.cufflinks.com/ .

Organized by color, price, designer, material and even occasion the cuff link options offered by this site are more than a person could ever want to own or even wear.  Here are some that I find tempting..

(These are Flash Drives!!)

(click on title to go to site)

Trend that Goes Both Ways

Wearing Denim on Denim is back for the masses (that includes you and me). It's been photo'd for a while now and is a trend for both men and women. Clint Eastwood wears it best in the attached GQ cover .

Wearing varying shades of denim is best.  The fit of your clothing is important since you are basically wearing a one color pallet and people are going to be paying attention to the style and shape of your outfit.

Oh..and don't, please don't match your lipstick to your denim.
Thank you.

Make It Custom

Click on title to read a great article from the NY Times about having things custom made.

Click on the links below for the supporting slide shows
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/02/03/fashion/20100204-codes-slideshow_index.html?ref=fashion

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/02/03/fashion/SHOE0207_index.html

What a wonderful gift

Thanks New York Times

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Coffee & Some Fashion...

For those of us in New York that try to ignore the bustle of Fashion Week but want to be inspired now is the time. The NY Times has posted slide shows of all the designers Spring 2010 collections on their website.

So whether you're already dreaming of Spring 2010 or still shopping for Fall 2009 grab a cup, hide in a quiet corner and dream on...

http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/style/fashionweek/runway.html#spring_2010_calvin_klein

Men's Accessories Perfect For "Borrowing"

I love men's clothing and accessories and tend to "borrow' what I can from many of the unsuspecting men in my life. Of course I "pretty" them up but some of the ones highlighted in the NY Times this week are fine just as they are....I'm drooling over the studded boots and can see them being worn with a great skirt suit...sigh..sigh..sigh...

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/09/10/fashion/20090910-codes-slideshow_index.html

Why?

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/09/04/style/20090906-harvard-slideshow_index.html

And it looks like Yale won't follow?? LOL

http://www.yaledailynews.com/crosscampus/2009/08/10/well-stick-to-j-press-thank-you-very-much/

Italian Tailoring

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/08/11/business/0811-BRIONI_12.html

Me thinks the Industry is pushing men towards a certain style....

Fit & Tied

The other day I was surfing TVland.com and caught an Episode of The Beverly Hillbillies, a show I have never really had any interest in and, sadly, still don't. I was bored and needed a bit of mind candy and it fit the bill. Just as I was about to switch over to play a game of Diamonds the Jane Hathaway character entered the scene wearing an amazing tie/ascot thingy that pushed her prim and proper 1960s skirt suit to a personalized level that would never have been achieved without it.

I believe the tie worn by the character was an ascot tied with what is called a Ruche knot. I could be hallucinating which is fine because the idea arrived at is always the point. Without luck I searched and searched for an image of that outfit to share, instead I leave you with these and your imagination hoping you will go on a journey of your own as well.

I also found instructions for tying a Ruche knot and now come fall no scarf will be safe! More importantly I can now see the shape of such a tie and am already considering what scraps of silk I will experiment with!

http://www.thecravatcompany.co.uk/howtotie.htm

Still Thinking About Men...

Don't get excited..Men's Vogue was canceled in 2008 and is now only a twice yearly add-on to the Woman's edition . Here, soothe yourself by watching Mr Cunningham's video of Fashionable New York City men on the streets -http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/08/01/style/1247463760210/on-the-street-endgame.html?ref=fashion

A Stitch At A Time

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/07/29/fashion/20090730-factory-slideshow_index.html

Shirted Commonwealth for Men

Regardless of your business life every man should have at least one fitted well made men's style shirt in their closet, one that can be paired with jeans or worn with that suit you love or loath. If you're looking for one Commonwealth proper is the brand for you. They take their shirts seriously and offer a wonderful varitety of fitted tailored shirts made of quality fabrics - http://commonwealthproper.com/why.htm

If you're in Philly on July 1 stop by the Pinot Boutique @ 227 Market Street store for a their Trunk Show (6-9pm)

Friday's Eye Candy...

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/04/15/fashion/20090416-codes-slideshow_index.htmlgm

The Bikes..The Bikes...