Tuesday, February 28, 2012

NBA All-Star Game: Does Money Buy You Classic Style?

The NBA All-Star Game was this past weekend, where the leagues most elite players hit up Orlando, FL for the annual game. Does money buy you classic style? In short, no. Style is something anyone can have, no matter your bank account. Below are a few good and bad examples of how money can and can not buy you classic style.

Tristan Thompson: Personally I like the casual look of his outfit, the white t-shirt is simple but sets it off well. Fit is great which makes this work. My criticism, get rid of the Hermes "H" belt, it screams "look at my belt!"

Evan Turner: The best casual outfit (non-suit) of them all. Notice the fit of his clothing, not baggy, not too tight, nice and sleek dress shoes.

Kevin Durant: I want to like this one because it's Durant but I can't. The brown triangles on both front patch pockets just kills it for me. Sorry KD.

Chris Bosh: I'm iffy on this one, I like the color combination, tie bar is in the perfect place but I feel this would look so much better with the suit jacket.

Anthony Murrow: *sigh* WTF is this?! The shirt is terrible; too many things going on, painter jeans? Really?!

Dwayne Wade: Maybe it's the picture or the way he's turning but the jacket looks like it doesn't fit him properly in the midsection. In addition the huge flower on his right lapel and the overstated pocket square is just too much.

Dwayne Wade (again): This looks like the same suit as above and just proves my point. In addition the selection below the knees is terrible too. The socks would be great as accent piece if he didn't pick a blue suede buck with a green sole. Not one thing on his suit is green or blue.

Blake Griffin: Although it's difficult to see the fit of his suit in this picture since he's sitting down, this is a nice suit. Looks good!

Chris Bosh (again): probably the best out of the bunch. Bosh's double breasted jacket fits perfect. Although simple, pairing a gray jacket with black pants, white shirt and pocket square and black tie, sometimes the most simple combinations are the best.

CP3: Simply fold the pocket square into an actual square instead of just puffing out of your pocket and this would look a lot better.



Monday, February 27, 2012

Posts Coming SOON!!!

Sorry everyone I was in L.A. on vacation visiting my family this past week and they had no internet so hence no posts! Posts coming tonight hopefully, still recovering!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Winter Boots


Park & Bond, which I posted about a week ago had some great deals going on. Picked up these Cole Haan Air Rhone Winter Boots for $52 shipped. Cole Haan's website currently has them at $129.99, down from $228. Still can't be $52 with shipping.

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Cole Haan Air Rhone Winter Boot, Size 12

These boots are incredibly comfortable and warm. They are lined top to bottom in shearling lining.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

H&M: Basics and Pop



H&M has had some pretty great sales lately. Below are some two great deals in my opinion. The pants/chinos were $15 and were buy 1 get 1 free, so I got the khaki ones from my previous post as well. The other are the socks, the colorful stripe ones were $3 for a pack of 2 pairs, The Simpson one's, $1. Yes $1! Socks are a great way to accessorize your outfit and add a little bit of pop to an otherwise subdued outfit.

Navy Chinos, Buy 1 Get 1 Free: $15 or $7.50

H&M Striped Socks ($3/pack) and Simpsons Socks ($1)

DSW...Affordable Basics and then some...



Sorry for not posting the last couple of days, fell asleep last night. Nonetheless...

I suggest that if you are near a DSW that you make a trip and check out their selection. If you are near the Wayne, NJ one, even better as they have a HUGE clearance section and can find some GREAT GREAT finds. Below is my favorite find of all time.

The nap wasn't brushed properly on this picture but this is when I first got them, brand new. Crepe Soles, brown nubuck cap toe. DSW has them valued at $225, but usually sold them at
$129.99. At one point they were marked down to $99.99, a steal, and highly recommended by dappered.com. What did I pay? $27, thank you clearance section.



Mike Konos Brown Nubuck, Size 10.5, $27

Note: I had to size down a bit on these. Usually I'm an 11 in dress shoes, had to go down even more.

Here's a pic of them being worn. The crepe sole is great as it shows little to no wear.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Posts Coming Tonight...

Sorry everyone have been MIA for the last couple of days. Will be posting a few things tonight.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Cladmen.com

Head over to cladmen and check out their sales...there is an additional 25% off taken at checkout.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Park & Bond

Head over to Park & Bond NOW!!! (www.parkandbond.com) They are men's retailer that pretty much carries everything you see in GQ. Go to the sale section and browse around, they have some AMAZING deals! The tricky part is finding your size but there is everything and I mean everything, from socks, pocket squares, to shoes and suits.

NO CODE NEEDED!!!

Deal for me: Cole Haan Air Rhone Quilted Boot, on Cole Haan's site right now $159.99, on Park & Bond's site...$46 ($53 shipped). GET ON IT NOW!!!

What Did I Wear...2 Days Ago

So I went to H&M on a whim and found something actually...usually they don't make many things that fit me since their 46R runs small as does their XL. Buy One Get One Free, I found the Chinos for $15 and got the same in Navy for free or really $7.5o for each. What I put together...Argyle Sweater from Old Navy, H&M Chinos, Mike Konos Suede Captoes. Not pictured: Express White/Blue Stripe Dress Shirt and Kenneth Cole Brown Leather Band Watch.

Sweater: Old Navy, XL $10 Shoes: DSW Mike Konos, Size 10.5 $27.84
Pants: H&M Size 38 $7.50
(Part of the Buy 1 Get 1 Free)

Mike Konos DSW House Brand: Size 10.5, $27.84 (write up
on the shoes to come in the near future)

Pictured:
Sweater-Old Navy Argyle $10 (retail $29.99)
Pants-H&M Chinos$7.50 (retail $29.99)
Shoes-Mike Konos DSW $27.84 (retail $149.99 advertised at $249.99)

Not Pictured:
Watch (brown leather band silver dial)-Kenneth Cole Nordstrom Rack $42.50 ($59.99)
Dress Shirt-Express (White with Blue Stripe) Gift ($39.99(
Trench Coat-Kenneth Roberts eBay $30 (retail: $60-70)
Total: $117.84

At Retail: $370-$380

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Leave A Comment...

Hello All, I'm very very happy and pleased to see that this has already hit 100 plus hits in just a little over a week! I apologize for not providing a post with an actual feature but for some reason or another, my internet provider...Time Warner...is deciding that it won't upload any pictures. I hate them to say the least. Nonetheless, I would love to see you guys start leaving comments, questions, as I will answer as many as I can!

Thank you!