Must-have Items - OCT 14

Some styles are meant to be recycled time and time again. 

Wingtip, with its vintage appeal, is just too charming to be left out in the shoe rack for long. After all, the perforated shoes are meant to be worn and flaunted outside the streets.

As the renaissance of brogue shoes unfolds, the major runways not only parade the classic oxfords, as the style also lends its old sophistication to other types of footwear.

This time, you have a wider variety of options - from the traditional dress shoes, to sneakers, boots, and other casual designs.

photo (clockwise from bottom left - Vans sneakers, Cole Haan oxfords, Cole Haan boots,  Aldo sneakers)

Grooming Essentials - OCT 13

Mario Badescu Skin Care presents:

Vitamin A & E Hydrating Balm

(an aftershave balm and moisturizer in one)

*A combination of vitamin A & E in the form of peanut oil and cucumber extract to help soothe sensitive skin. Other active ingredients include aloe vera gel, and super sterol ester.

*Use to massage face and neck after shaving and toning.  Apply once, daily.

for more information, visit the official website at http://mariobadescu.com/

Featured Brand / James Perse LA - OCT 12

clockwise from top left: plaid reversible zip front jacket; standard white shirt; contrast waist fleece pants; oversized cashmere scarf; seavees desert boots

photo courtesy of James Perse website

Style Quote - OCT 11

"Dressing well is not about labels.  It's about developing personal style.  And that's something you learn, not buy." 

- GQ Magazine

photo courtesy of Generic Surplus website

Hottest Trends - OCT 11

Make it a double!

After fading at the turn of the decade, and consequently giving way to the slim silhouetted and trendier single breasted jackets, the double breasted style is returning to the fashion stage big time.

Popular during the 30s, 50s, 80s until mid 90s, the overlapping front flaps with two button columns are now back in many designers' collections.

In fact, not only the regular jackets are embracing the comeback but coats, cardigans, and vests are sporting the style as well.

Now we can truly say that there's a lot of flap going on in the fashion scene nowadays.

photo courtesy of GQ