February 2012
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@TheBkCircus 2012 Mens Fashion Preview...
What I love about niche “labels” like Brooklyn Circus is the way they boldly communicate not only your personal taste but several of your “internal-perspectives” on life itself! How you may ask? Well…Brooklyn Circus in particular heralds such a respect and appreciation for more traditional early american Urbana!
Again…to don Brooklyn Circus is...
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Duckie Brown's Menswear for F/W 2012...
I absolutely love the designs that Duckie Brown’s offering for this fall & winter season! I would without a doubt sport these trousers in each of these shots as well as the jackets sans the oversized plaid one!
Being I live in an at times extreme winter climate I’d presumably be extremely comfortable in these oversized wool/flannel trousers and jackets!
I hope a couple of...
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This Men's PRPS Leather Jkt.!!! SMH!
I mean really…how many Leather Jackets can I guy really want, have, and wear!!!??? Well…looking at this PRPS leather jacket in this super rich premium leather… The answer is at least ONE more!
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Somebody Queue Up Queen....
Cuz it’s fashion week and another bites the dust!
Hmmm, I’m feeling a bit of deja vu…
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Viola!
Have no Doubt, Viola Davis is not The Help! She is a two-time Tony award winner, a SAG award winner, and a two-time Oscar nominee. We should “recognize”! http://www.latimesmagazine.com/2012/02/viola.html
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Gucci Men's line for SS/12
I see there’s something a little new/different brewin’….
Note to Designers...It's COLD out here!!!
Thanks so much for all of the “cute” Luxe Brand Fall/Winter Boot offerings…but keep in mind that in some parts of the country we actually do need some level of utility & functionality!!!
Shout-Out to Diemme, Timberland, Gorilla USA, & Moncler for fashionable, functional, and wearable works of art!
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MONCLER...The "New" Big-Dog on the block!!!
Late in the fall of 2011 I began to survey my fall/winter wares for the upcoming 2012 winter season and surmised that I had a couple of pair of black boots that would be better suited with a few black jackets…more specifically a “Black Puffer” jacket, coat, or vest which I had none of!?
So to google images I went…searching for the perfect compliment to my boot avails....
Recycling Taken to a Whole New Level?
After that Super Bowl party, don’t throw away the empties!
I knew you could wash your hair with it; guess you can roll it on up too. That said, I wouldn’t advise sitting under a dryer or trying to sleep with these.
Just sayin’…
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A Basic Revisted...
There is nothing like a crisp white shirt. As I have stated in the past, it simply is a wardrobe staple; a real workhorse. When you find one that works, buy multiples.
January 2012
20 posts
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Ralph Lauren Rugby Peacoat Project...
Last summer I kind of took a particular liking to the Rugby division of Ralph Lauren’s mens offerings which sent me on an ebay run to survey said articles…I came across this Rugby Cotton Pea-Coat for a quarter of what they offer it for! According to the description it was a young lady “Un-Gifted” it from her former...
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Serious Street Cred...
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Poppin' Tags... (Peter Millar Belt)
Well time for me to update you from the November 16th 2011 Peter Millar Poppin-Tags teaser!
As I compile my Poppin-Tags articles for my posts I’m seeing that most of them are from Saks 5th Ave and of all places various Marshall’s stores!?!? yep…who’da thunk it!?
Anyway one of my most unbelievable finds was this Genuine Ostrich Peter Milllar belt (amazingly in my...
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Florsheim's are NO LONGER!
Gentlemen…
Florsheim shoes are no longer just nice Birthday and Christmas gifts for Grandpa and Pops! For the last few years (2008-2009 season(s)) “Duckie Brown” has been designing a line of Florsheims for the more statement conscious Gents like yourself…if you don’t already….get to know em’!
More info on the collab. at the link below!
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Go Ye & Learn What that "Meaneth..."
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Love/Haider Relationship...
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Polo RL Lambswool Swtr. Project Update...
On November 21st of 2011 I posted a rare vintage Ralph Lauren mens lambs wool sweater that was an overseas release that I acquired…
#mce_temp_url#
I “eye-balled” it for sometime thinking that it was missing just a little something….??? and voila’
Now its just right! (may end up in the soon to come “Online-Shop”!!!
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Ur, Ummm...
To quote Nancy Kerrigan, “WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY??????” This is a look that is reminiscent of trying to squeeze ones rump into a size too small pair of jeans. Just someone please tell me why anyone would ever wear these…
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Poppin' Tags... (ralph lauren denim vest)
Thought I’d post this big little Gem I found last year in Marshall’s…
Countless, Countless, and Endless applications for this one!
Worth its weight in gold! Well not really but ya’ know!
I’m so behind with my Poppin’ Tags posts but Im going to commit to getting caught up this year! I about guarantee that my finds may just rival ANY OTHER men’s...
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Newfound respect for Denim!!! Levis??? Whaaaa?
LEVI’S TAILOR SHOP PROMO (Directed by Raf Moses) from rafmoses on Vimeo.
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Common Projects Oxfords...
…The one’s that got away again!!!???
Well these Black & Brown Distressed Oxfords released by Common Projects in Fall 2010 sure got passed me! Thankfully So should I add!? (financially speaking that is)
Anyway…these are “Beauts”
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"Arfango" footwear for Men...
I’ve not been this excited about loafers/slip-ons since the 90’s with the Lorenzo Banfi’s…finally another unique/niche gentleman’s footwear line that offers show-stopping creativity while still being very “wearable”!!!
With shoes like these you’d want to keep the rest of your wardrobe simply stated to highlight the footwear and then not to look...
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Another Haute Mess - Oops She Did It Again!
We all know that money can’t buy you love; now we know it can’t buy some people good “taste” either…
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Would This Be A Dream Or A Freakin Nightmare???
Vogue Italia did a photo shoot that was a mock-up of a home shopping network that sold Alexander McQueen and Gucci. Can you even imagine how many easy pay/value pay payments it would it take to get one of these bad boys home?
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Warm and Chic in Winter Boots →
This article contains some helpful tips for keeping your finer winter footwear in top condition, as well as a few suggestions for things to keep in mind related to fit and maintenance.
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Beautiful...
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2012 - The Year of My Purchasing Diary
In 2012 I am going to take a different approach to trying to curb monitoring my spending. Here’s what I have tried in the past:
In 2009 my approach was to limit myself to one purchase of clothing or accessories each month. That DID NOT, I repeat DID NOT, work! I think that just the mere thought of not being able to make purchases in real-time probably made me want to make them even...
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New Year, New You...
Age Ain’t Nothin’ But A Number! - Part 3
Ms. Ida Keeling is 96 years young and holds the world track-and-speed record for the 60-meter dash for the 95-99 age bracket. Ida is 4’6” and 84lbs of pure INSPIRATION! Ida’s daughter Shelly is her coach and running companion. Shelly is 60 and amazing as well.
Read more about Ida here:
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Happy New Year!
Welcome 2012; a fresh start, a clean slate, an opportunity to be better and do better!
December 2011
15 posts
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New Year's Eve...
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What the Elf?
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Merry Christmas!
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Rockin' To and Fro
2011 " Best Of" men's clothing brands! →
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An Alberta Ferretti Moment...
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Haute Mess...
Ur, Um…Didn’t she know? Or, was this for the guys who say, “I hate to see you leave, but I love to watch you go!”
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We Got Spirit Yes We Do, We Got Spirit How 'Bout...
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Mens Lanvin Tall Hiking Boot Winter 2011
It gets no better than this gentleman!!!
…and for $1,885.00 you want this much detail/busyness happenin’!!!
Arguably the nicest pair of mens winter boots released for 2011!!! For the low, low price of a used first car for a teenager!?$#^*!!!
If I find $2,000.00 laying on the ground somewhere these are mine!!!
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Ewww! (Jimmy Fallon voice)
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Louis Vuitton...
As so many of Dressy’s posts illustrate, Louis Vuitton originates some truly special goods. Though it has been said that imitation is the highest form of flattery, the “Fouis Vuittons” of the world originate some truly, special “bads”… If lovin’ you is right, I wanna be wrong!
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A Few Mens Fashion "Dont U Ever(s)"
VIOLATIONS!!!!
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PETA Will Just Have To Be Pissed!
It’s cold outside and this is a stylish antidote!
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Louis Vuitton snakeskin high tops/loafers...
After visiting several LV shops…I’ve still only seen these particular offerings at LV Chicago/Michigan Ave…even nicer in person!
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EMERGENCY Bedroom Makeover!!! (pt.3)
Well here we are with “White-Washed” walls and then a little graphic(s) for a little touch…
The palette will make lots of sense to you when you see the furnishings in place!
If you missed the prior posts as to why it was considered an “Emergency” to redesign this space in the basement…click link below:
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November 2011
12 posts
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The One's That Got Away...
I keep telling y’all not to sleep on BAPE!!! They release such limited quantities of product(s) to the US that you almost have to jump on their releases on launch day…if you can afford to that is!!!!???
Anyway…These are CRAZY!!!
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EMERGENCY Bedroom Makeover!!!
So I’ve been on my teenage daughter about her NASTY bedroom on and off for months now…I’d blow-up…she’ll clean up, I’d blow-up…she’d clean up…etc…etc…etc…UNTIL…
So she has had the whole lower level to herself…(bedroom/den w/sat. tv/bath) and basically had it made…so she’s finding out!!!
Upon...
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EMERGENCY Bedroom Makeover!!! (continued)
So after hauling out her “affects” and cleaning the “effects” I have this great plain canvas to work with!!!…and now that I’ve cooled off a bit I must admit I’m rather excited!!!
As soon as I saw this empty room/space I IMMEDIATELY “envisioned” what this office is to look like!!! I saw the...
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Ralph Lauren / Polo Crewneck Sweater Project...
It’s the time of year here in the Midwest when we hit the basement and bring the fall/winter duds up…and I have an idea of how to improve this 100% “Lana Wool” (pure) Polo Sweater. Well if not “improve” it…I definitely have an idea of how to make it more suitable and flattering on me!
Hopefully this will inspire some of you gents’ who have...
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Men in Heels...But Why?
Prince I understand, but admittedly I’m at a loss beyond that. Maybe someone can explain it to me…or not.