tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60945448311462359572024-02-18T20:42:02.451-05:00The Style AdvisorMen's Guide to Style, Art, and Finer livingthestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-25714204668167978442009-07-29T21:12:00.003-04:002009-07-29T21:16:07.236-04:00Fun New Artist: Asher RothI have been criticised for having slightly boring/classic taste in music despite my young age. However I am still "hip" with the kids. Check out it out: kind of original suburban white kid rap. This artist is blowing up fast:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/erIs98Z5dn0&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/erIs98Z5dn0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-63428111018613785562009-07-29T21:09:00.011-04:002009-08-18T18:38:18.935-04:00Playboy Mansion PartyIf ever there was a hot party venue, it was the playboy mansion. Back in the 60's and 70's the mansion was where the rich and famous went to play. Seems like little has changed! You have to check it out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KfI0qHedLc">HERE</a>.<br /><br />The song is kinda catchy too. Anyone know what it is?thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-43972179804716289122009-05-31T21:48:00.009-04:002009-06-24T13:32:47.077-04:00Style Profile: Jude Law<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1g5oobgH_yNf3iO0uco-v-i-GqMPLcOj-ae_B6Alm-6xjIy5ABqioHGe6sY8mSAJ9F9kQKBV6HpFK0TWNy8EeFMp0Q964yqR-XxICB4Pv1puW1vDn1zxoOzhudArj5uJCE5j8tZV410/s1600-h/jude+law+5.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1g5oobgH_yNf3iO0uco-v-i-GqMPLcOj-ae_B6Alm-6xjIy5ABqioHGe6sY8mSAJ9F9kQKBV6HpFK0TWNy8EeFMp0Q964yqR-XxICB4Pv1puW1vDn1zxoOzhudArj5uJCE5j8tZV410/s400/jude+law+5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342173414348174514" border="0" /></a>36 year old British actor, Jude Law, is no stranger to the spotlight. Since the late 80's appearing with the National Youth Music Theater, to such notable appearances in films such as <span style="font-style: italic;">The Talented Mr. Ripley</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Road to Perdition</span>, Law is a an international star with a reputation for style.<br /><br />Slim, classic, and sometimes daring, Law knows a thing or two about fit. Never scared to experiment (to occasionally mixed results), he is his own man. Jude goes easily from mixing edgy cut fabrics inspired by British Rock culture to classic cut tuxedo's paired with <a href="http://menstyleadvisor.blogspot.com/2009/01/sunglasses.html">Ray-Ban Wayfarers</a> at Cannes Film Festival.<br /><br />One thing no one can argue is that Jude has his own look that he is comfortable with. We should all strive to find that nonchalant style, <a href="http://menstyleadvisor.blogspot.com/2009/02/disheveled-elegance_13.html">disheveled elegance look.<br /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cdiRP_Yjm0DTxEd7ilKjUzVD7ZAD_1Th6nI0KjIyXMKI0mM-CqQ_gAhCIwItdbtGvc6zxs29UlhXNPhyphenhyphenkrSmr0roRBTiLOhztBJZcAoVSPrq0UAr9S3wdIco1CmxnaFEiLGfVCNy4Go/s1600-h/jude_law+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cdiRP_Yjm0DTxEd7ilKjUzVD7ZAD_1Th6nI0KjIyXMKI0mM-CqQ_gAhCIwItdbtGvc6zxs29UlhXNPhyphenhyphenkrSmr0roRBTiLOhztBJZcAoVSPrq0UAr9S3wdIco1CmxnaFEiLGfVCNy4Go/s400/jude_law+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342172556573244882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0b8AdxF2eCjNNWOsNWWcY_XEhtXxMhtGOUGymQ0gKnWWfXDiUON9dB6ioCRHXvQgpOnqQDlpCtNX4BJ44-WgF8zoDqspHYI2LUViQNPXaaFeVuz6FgWanvqpQXM_5zZfKLxlLX92kk0/s1600-h/Jude+Law+Alfie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0b8AdxF2eCjNNWOsNWWcY_XEhtXxMhtGOUGymQ0gKnWWfXDiUON9dB6ioCRHXvQgpOnqQDlpCtNX4BJ44-WgF8zoDqspHYI2LUViQNPXaaFeVuz6FgWanvqpQXM_5zZfKLxlLX92kk0/s400/Jude+Law+Alfie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350948301011809106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaiA6NvVRa8PvOuBxvUfbOZo1G6RyHsvu6x2nmHvZYdMjWRKqlhocLCyzuAQM3aqqEfYCEiriJ6xLLCsydNHoFWmK9V9mO0dm-aOLPyUr1-2h156e4jKtAw_HCxmLa2UJbWNNGDCju51o/s1600-h/jude_law+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaiA6NvVRa8PvOuBxvUfbOZo1G6RyHsvu6x2nmHvZYdMjWRKqlhocLCyzuAQM3aqqEfYCEiriJ6xLLCsydNHoFWmK9V9mO0dm-aOLPyUr1-2h156e4jKtAw_HCxmLa2UJbWNNGDCju51o/s400/jude_law+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342172553744250546" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI2WH8ZJqwcMO2ptpFbC6_WiHdwTljHiIteqhDGiIh0vF-9y8KB7-biKI66aVGpLo0YYMM08L2blVN_nC7E-jbYpOvyl9uRXYYXPrVJFapLGoKxXBzwmmjOqSXLXuUo7fQhyphenhyphenoWjdUd9vw/s1600-h/jude+law.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI2WH8ZJqwcMO2ptpFbC6_WiHdwTljHiIteqhDGiIh0vF-9y8KB7-biKI66aVGpLo0YYMM08L2blVN_nC7E-jbYpOvyl9uRXYYXPrVJFapLGoKxXBzwmmjOqSXLXuUo7fQhyphenhyphenoWjdUd9vw/s400/jude+law.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342172549686066642" border="0" /></a>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-38208362531222661672009-05-20T23:17:00.003-04:002009-05-20T23:32:35.424-04:00Why Hipsters Suck<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3oRo_BKL-j8n6bWVDdSCV4T-ArCXITmox9kynOTGzmgAqP8fs08U2ugH7xiiNdlKTN0kfXvzR1dkkLxzlq1-dLAqFFNL4rSZLRUK05fesDYitI_AMHOwkPlR9xay0LaPR0Jj7C0G-tY/s1600-h/Hipsterssuck.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338114757200536450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3oRo_BKL-j8n6bWVDdSCV4T-ArCXITmox9kynOTGzmgAqP8fs08U2ugH7xiiNdlKTN0kfXvzR1dkkLxzlq1-dLAqFFNL4rSZLRUK05fesDYitI_AMHOwkPlR9xay0LaPR0Jj7C0G-tY/s400/Hipsterssuck.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It seems to have started with American Apparel, then came the hipsters. Or is the other way around. I suppose it is the old chicken and egg argument.<br /><br />In the beginning they were kind of fringe, on the edge, <em>almost</em> rebellious. The ironic moustache aroused a chuckle or two, even from me.<br /><br />Now the trend has turned to be the next <a href="http://menstyleadvisor.blogspot.com/2009/02/why-ed-hardy-sucks.html">Ed Hardy</a>, the contest appears to have become who can look like they make the least money. Montreal is flooded with them. I can see them snickering at me as I walk by, <em>they think</em>, look at him, he looks like he has a good job!<br /><br />The one thing I don't understand is: how come it is now cool to look like you are wearing a sweater that you sewed together from used carpet? Oh, that is a nice scarf, you made if from a curtain from the 70's? Amazing!<br /><br />The Style Advisor hereby pronounces the hipster trend dead.<br /><br />Style is timeless. Fashion comes and goes. Hipsters, I hope you go quickly.</div>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-56905953256257091202009-05-20T00:44:00.002-04:002009-05-20T00:46:43.120-04:00Wolf Shirt is backAn internet classic, check out the wolf shirt on Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NZW3IY//ref=nosim/thestyleforum-20">here</a><br /><br />If this is new to you, make sure to check out the comments!thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-16072664846300502372009-05-03T22:23:00.004-04:002009-05-03T22:36:15.861-04:00The Buzz Cut (aka shaved head style)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPu-KfnAWJpnLVUnItVIBDp-yneA1wjE4ASW721RLYEx7lTiUIIYSMomsyY_CLuTXdhAyaDwTWAiIs7FfJDFNR0jpSHGRYn28aNi4BlfKoAPGx-EJ-SDthYJ-P2IlsdQCQD1JGmvQrLDs/s1600-h/david_beckham+shaved+head.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331789992393774882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPu-KfnAWJpnLVUnItVIBDp-yneA1wjE4ASW721RLYEx7lTiUIIYSMomsyY_CLuTXdhAyaDwTWAiIs7FfJDFNR0jpSHGRYn28aNi4BlfKoAPGx-EJ-SDthYJ-P2IlsdQCQD1JGmvQrLDs/s400/david_beckham+shaved+head.jpg" border="0" /></a>Short, clean and maintenance free the shaved head is a classic for men. From Justin to Beckham the look is timeless, and shouts confidence. Of course, it is not for everyone, it works best with people with regular, round shaped heads and strongly defined features.<br /><br />A little scruff tends to balance things out too. Even better you can wear hats without worrying about hat hair! If your still hesitant, just give it a try, afterall hair always grows back.<br /><br />The Style Advisor is definitely going for the look this summer, are you?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJgn6VZPjjjSwnHojrFlsaduVOU946xp9M4M_GNyyIotyc9BHlCWytXZmFxQWLmQXBVAvI_frTDsowxXIfUII-iPZaMlTfs-cxOIF-2EY3g-Yr3YRogRGpzr8YFPdqR_vgv6HXfbR_ik/s1600-h/justin_timberlake+buzzcut.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331789985818549986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJgn6VZPjjjSwnHojrFlsaduVOU946xp9M4M_GNyyIotyc9BHlCWytXZmFxQWLmQXBVAvI_frTDsowxXIfUII-iPZaMlTfs-cxOIF-2EY3g-Yr3YRogRGpzr8YFPdqR_vgv6HXfbR_ik/s400/justin_timberlake+buzzcut.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-67664554681307296402009-04-19T21:35:00.001-04:002009-04-19T21:38:51.118-04:00This is England<object width="425" height="344">Check out this cool scene from the movie "This is England".<param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rOADA-jv57o&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rOADA-jv57o&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-27558463012737716912009-04-14T23:14:00.002-04:002009-04-14T23:16:53.192-04:00Prendre une PauseUnfortunately, due to life circumstances I must take a break from writing on the blog. Feel free to contact me by clicking on the link to the right.<br /><br />I look forward to continuing the blog in the near future.<br /><br />Merci pour votre comprehensionthestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-55964720837505140502009-04-05T21:58:00.002-04:002009-04-05T22:03:02.349-04:00More Good MusicI wanted to post Alexandre Desilets - I Cry, but could not find it on youtube. The song is just haunting. Check it out on the front page of his site <a href="http://www.alexandredesilets.com/">here</a>. Or there is always itunes.<br />Its in English too, unlike this one.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/W_cDj0vL1dE&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/W_cDj0vL1dE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-85929064892997555082009-04-04T17:50:00.003-04:002009-04-04T17:54:35.464-04:00More Men's Wear MistakesIf the back vent of your blazer splays open when you are in a relaxed state, it is too small.<br /><br />Layering a dress shirt with another dress shirt of a different color (or the same color for that matter) is not a good idea ever.<br /><br />I actually have seen this. A few times. Yes, really.thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-34467499860512258342009-03-30T21:42:00.002-04:002009-03-30T21:47:14.786-04:00Common Project Sneakers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JkLlhjEGVLPt2xXzIerEQsga1BQugqM58Y5HirtJY9CP9_HFiWJ1QUuuI4788j46pyECKyqv5AkgTs1Q0ZEUJ_ms6uVWpI3JHTwQvMaj6QXq1ukBcy3bAJDn93D_QbbLeUjk4WRQ7aQ/s1600-h/ndg_common_project.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JkLlhjEGVLPt2xXzIerEQsga1BQugqM58Y5HirtJY9CP9_HFiWJ1QUuuI4788j46pyECKyqv5AkgTs1Q0ZEUJ_ms6uVWpI3JHTwQvMaj6QXq1ukBcy3bAJDn93D_QbbLeUjk4WRQ7aQ/s400/ndg_common_project.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319161409467837858" border="0" /></a><br />If your looking for a sneaker, I would definitely recommend Common Projects. Slim, sleek and modern they will get you through the summer.<br /><br />Also available in mid and high top.thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-67741629871458859552009-03-29T08:58:00.004-04:002009-03-29T09:13:41.744-04:00Esquire: Best Dressed Real ManCheck out Esquire's Best Dressed Real Man contest <a href="http://esquirebdrm.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />The competition is not that great, so perhaps you can win! Although I don't know what you would do with $10,000 at Kenneth Cole.thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-84535904245608465922009-03-25T23:03:00.003-04:002009-03-25T23:08:32.767-04:00Good Music 6<object width="425" height="344">I am not much for rap these days, but this song is more of a story. Listen to the end, insane story.<br /><br />I wonder if its true...<br /><br />Immortal Technique - You Never Know<br /><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5pqiqrnZE44&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5pqiqrnZE44&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-21242118349869011292009-03-22T22:14:00.005-04:002009-03-22T22:23:03.540-04:00St. Ambroise Abricot Beer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwGwP_BTMC5ZANp8R6BHwv00HbQH3PyqAgwZ-hmgJWMg_E3pdXzKUsO_zJLPD0dd12XdciLlwg4YC4Ei7aYTmVD-0KspwltsOp8xr6nmIeyDLVmSCpF8GO4ehJHua3HVCdm_c0NVw_XwE/s1600-h/abricot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwGwP_BTMC5ZANp8R6BHwv00HbQH3PyqAgwZ-hmgJWMg_E3pdXzKUsO_zJLPD0dd12XdciLlwg4YC4Ei7aYTmVD-0KspwltsOp8xr6nmIeyDLVmSCpF8GO4ehJHua3HVCdm_c0NVw_XwE/s400/abricot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316201188188350786" border="0" /></a>You would not expect a beer with a apricot flavor to be so delicious but you would be surprised. McAuslan brewery, in Montreal, Quebec has been around since 1989 and they know what their doing.<br /><br />If you have the chance give it a try. You won't regret it, although I warn you it is highly addicting.<br /><br />I will definitely be going to their brewery this summer. Perhaps they will even have their pumpkin beer which is only available for a limited time in the fall each year.<br /><br />I think I need a beer....thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-12936243982308130492009-03-21T10:26:00.016-04:002009-03-21T14:41:36.529-04:00Essential: Leather Jacket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHqO419MLOy6Kso8mouRaJTRjMT3p16PXp-mj6RQATXIBsk8C6i308Ty4kXKsk3N6hsbELOzmqUYHVLD1rtwk-pm-cfmr_07pI5GweOEQ2Q2yquYEjC3NHovgPgPYqFA5zKvbldnEcyc/s1600-h/JamesDeanmoto.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHqO419MLOy6Kso8mouRaJTRjMT3p16PXp-mj6RQATXIBsk8C6i308Ty4kXKsk3N6hsbELOzmqUYHVLD1rtwk-pm-cfmr_07pI5GweOEQ2Q2yquYEjC3NHovgPgPYqFA5zKvbldnEcyc/s400/JamesDeanmoto.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315657918513008658" border="0" /></a>Very few items of clothing lend themselves to such mystery and nostalgia as the leather jacket. The thought alone can conjure up romantic images of rebellion and adventure.<br /><br />From Fonzie to <a href="http://menstyleadvisor.blogspot.com/2009/03/style-inspiration-james-dean.html">James Dean</a>, and [<span style="font-style: italic;">insert favorite rocker here</span>] the image is iconic. As a kid you look at these role models (well maybe not Fonzie) and imagine yourself hitting the open road on your motorcycle for a few weeks, living on the open road and sleeping under the stars. Or maybe your pictured yourself performing on stage for a crowd of adoring groupies, traveling from gig to gig on a tour bus, your biggest worry where to score your next hit.<br /><br />But, wait you are not in your dressing room after a show consuming copious amounts of drugs. Perhaps your next road trip more likely consists of a minivan and the kids wondering "are we there yet?", then hitting the road on your hog.<br /><br />The leather jacket can still be for you. However, you might want to pass on the black jackets with spikes and gregarious zippers. That does not mean you should not pay attention to fit, and quality. Far too often the leather jacket has been disseminated to an overcoat with four or five buttons sitting on you like a sack.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pay close attention to fit no matter what style you choose.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">-</span><span style="font-style: italic;">The jacket should fit snug not tight. If you see any pulling or the jacket restricts your movement, size up.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">-Don't let the sleeves cover your hands. Although the sleeves can be longer then a blazer or suit jacket, the sleeve should still end at your wrist and not at the base of your fingers.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">-Make sure the shoulder hem sits on the end of your shoulder. If it falls off in any way, that jacket is not for you. Put it back on the rack or size down.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">-Keep the jacket on the short side, I like it to go slightly past the belt line, maybe an inch or two, anything after that is too long (obvious exception: Belstaff style jackets).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">-Pair with your favorite pair worn in jeans and </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://menstyleadvisor.blogspot.com/2009/03/essential-black-boots.html">black boots</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span><br /><br />So, even if even if you are so lucky to be contemplating your next rehab stint over guitar strings pay attention to these rules and your look will be iconic rather then abhorrent when the Enquirer snaps a picture of you checking into your favorite clinic.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYONWZKMPCsdJkMbWOwEFETvzD0v4GCLu55J2VNIFrgmnvCGAX7sGdu5SPxVZk6gExtDBPgnQxYKcow18xQJpE1sl0dYAUb60yfGguq-8uPc5JL_oduTw6_NFYxaZWdenBp24k44aVfcM/s1600-h/ramones.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 344px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYONWZKMPCsdJkMbWOwEFETvzD0v4GCLu55J2VNIFrgmnvCGAX7sGdu5SPxVZk6gExtDBPgnQxYKcow18xQJpE1sl0dYAUb60yfGguq-8uPc5JL_oduTw6_NFYxaZWdenBp24k44aVfcM/s400/ramones.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315658038999912162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9qYYK_vwhe8jY4nfc6NLwLImWbPvphqcsXuyjJZIy7WAuVZNgDpse8k5p9JF-mJYo7LlaiDpitx_iOg15qWFdi8yJvLLAP5LkScvSqILrnQugCYIKRDRtE0YTlgZwl958rPQFefHfcw/s1600-h/pete2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 378px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9qYYK_vwhe8jY4nfc6NLwLImWbPvphqcsXuyjJZIy7WAuVZNgDpse8k5p9JF-mJYo7LlaiDpitx_iOg15qWFdi8yJvLLAP5LkScvSqILrnQugCYIKRDRtE0YTlgZwl958rPQFefHfcw/s400/pete2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315658153096332834" border="0" /></a>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-56645698291644645482009-03-18T11:03:00.001-04:002009-03-22T23:13:07.505-04:00Daily GrindWe all do it. Work. School. Work. Eat. Sleep. Rinse and repeat.<br /><br />Our lives are based on routine. It has become quite depressing how many of us are drones, just going through the motions, but hardly conscious of our own surroundings. Money is God, living is pain. The more we have the more we want.<br /><br />We do it because we have to. It is whats expected. What if I just left? What if I went back to school? What if I quit my job and traveled for a few months?<br /><br />I am much more scared of another question, what if I didn't?<br /><br />Have an adventure. Take a risk. Do it just because.thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-25049944363538197822009-03-17T07:36:00.000-04:002009-03-17T13:33:22.622-04:00Skinhead Inspiration 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtpVIvSQMlM7voZd1hmzUf95tQMhrXipzaEiBtXA5HbSZ_B8h7rz8e4cDXN7yVjIC9dyVNlxeKTTTcp8uLVKoJDK5XbTNq5F990IeUQFhEDFCWD87UZoQekxSMNNgdvDVDWoOtyyNhWo/s1600-h/65382751vn8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtpVIvSQMlM7voZd1hmzUf95tQMhrXipzaEiBtXA5HbSZ_B8h7rz8e4cDXN7yVjIC9dyVNlxeKTTTcp8uLVKoJDK5XbTNq5F990IeUQFhEDFCWD87UZoQekxSMNNgdvDVDWoOtyyNhWo/s400/65382751vn8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313563405373366978" border="0" /></a>I found some more fantastic skinhead pictures I thought I would share. When did the kids stop caring what they look like?<br /><br />Check out the original post <a href="http://menstyleadvisor.blogspot.com/2009/03/skinhead-inspiration.html">here</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ogJB82Y4a2TUMjJbzTRjjovHeHjn9tSfWv-klyIbWqGGVYT805x3zNiZBy8BY-MJ4Jh8kWWg0NA9Htva2XuEWaaeJQdNR-MNhj0Xl4RdlOXQsEXfWuCW2e1fYT1UsZ2kUv1cvR9pC4w/s1600-h/2887272701f4d3653a03qa6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ogJB82Y4a2TUMjJbzTRjjovHeHjn9tSfWv-klyIbWqGGVYT805x3zNiZBy8BY-MJ4Jh8kWWg0NA9Htva2XuEWaaeJQdNR-MNhj0Xl4RdlOXQsEXfWuCW2e1fYT1UsZ2kUv1cvR9pC4w/s400/2887272701f4d3653a03qa6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313562984781073634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1Q2Ngf9rpB9tvTVFrgGTuPN51StqaiJ-28NdwZ_2vF__yb0VMcWh1EpfFDUxsX2zuNsg4TTbamEfBhGNGJZLOW3aan-rH4xgXt8-XrGvydcHdxIw4yn0AM3mEn5J7NTvaOZGxRSwAPo/s1600-h/93627712qi2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1Q2Ngf9rpB9tvTVFrgGTuPN51StqaiJ-28NdwZ_2vF__yb0VMcWh1EpfFDUxsX2zuNsg4TTbamEfBhGNGJZLOW3aan-rH4xgXt8-XrGvydcHdxIw4yn0AM3mEn5J7NTvaOZGxRSwAPo/s400/93627712qi2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313562835726083058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8Um4nuGr0OKencIwYdrfxyVPCjfmyF-SSM84UV26MVve1t7SjhyBVIIHzlkhz5HJ5_1OVJrK5yFeB0MIpy7fNTIfdIVZN5pfeHksuVEcUexkv8mHZ3Z1YBvvMLaMFZHG4s-TQCB8iXI/s1600-h/12685606ve6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8Um4nuGr0OKencIwYdrfxyVPCjfmyF-SSM84UV26MVve1t7SjhyBVIIHzlkhz5HJ5_1OVJrK5yFeB0MIpy7fNTIfdIVZN5pfeHksuVEcUexkv8mHZ3Z1YBvvMLaMFZHG4s-TQCB8iXI/s400/12685606ve6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313562728158776514" border="0" /></a>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-13481431046460267602009-03-16T22:50:00.001-04:002009-03-16T23:03:21.372-04:00Lofty Ideas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2QEaG7emId5Qf-_QUjrPyQPr6_JFWnC_fE4Ijdkfd_RYcwmBoSgaHfHjqE2YWV8b6CAzr6Ulx56KRcyOu6nw1cH82qYuG2KPPljIGic0q0aacArqniuaifcvTV08RkAyc5ZM4ODWOBZk/s1600-h/loft4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2QEaG7emId5Qf-_QUjrPyQPr6_JFWnC_fE4Ijdkfd_RYcwmBoSgaHfHjqE2YWV8b6CAzr6Ulx56KRcyOu6nw1cH82qYuG2KPPljIGic0q0aacArqniuaifcvTV08RkAyc5ZM4ODWOBZk/s400/loft4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313567934416533058" border="0" /></a>Something about lofts has always fascinated me. The open space, the minimalism, the industrial character all just attract me to these spaces.<br /><br />I have this strange, almost romantic dream of buying one, setting up a couch in the corner of a huge open space and just living. No other furniture. Well maybe a few bookshelves and a rolling clothing rack. Its probably not the most practical idea, but it would be something.<br /><br />I really love the loft pictured here. Especially the booksheft spanning two floors.However, I wish it was just a little less perfect. Maybe an exposed brick wall or some furniture with character and life.<br /><br />One of my friends lives in a converted loft that was once a cork factory that had burned, but not completely. They had to sand down the charred beams that are still visible in his home. I love that kind of character.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXandloknatzYoCMk6QVAby3hkX37KVbtEwuv-57rNSxMFVL5eUq2Rz4V9AiUi2kQqSNp1Vf87jcdXM7m-PtsEdFZkODxeFtp2jEAfEN-pfDiDLCn628ICmJ9Jd5RvRuYzjIQswgXJ3o/s1600-h/loft3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXandloknatzYoCMk6QVAby3hkX37KVbtEwuv-57rNSxMFVL5eUq2Rz4V9AiUi2kQqSNp1Vf87jcdXM7m-PtsEdFZkODxeFtp2jEAfEN-pfDiDLCn628ICmJ9Jd5RvRuYzjIQswgXJ3o/s400/loft3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313567924839472626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihaSq9_3uhPA3dhM35jAcT0J6uUhHUymnBSQFRW1TNguKtxaR60PJNGgOmf03hFQHutZCAO9wa_kk_vTvmbq2dYabmmzW4ysmFAbGJGOKZLHu2NPHFNUJECrB4l-7584O_W3voy2QJTY/s1600-h/loft2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihaSq9_3uhPA3dhM35jAcT0J6uUhHUymnBSQFRW1TNguKtxaR60PJNGgOmf03hFQHutZCAO9wa_kk_vTvmbq2dYabmmzW4ysmFAbGJGOKZLHu2NPHFNUJECrB4l-7584O_W3voy2QJTY/s400/loft2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313567922294916706" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYl_qx6zWxiyvt1Ikf_4RusyCOG9RgEeYtZ5-XsM5WvXpJMGkajs94xdelQ8Nvgqnz0itAKk4-eeQpVNGxi0njojWTELMt91TFTbRek4kdkYvL2uBVtDlQ0PoCia4wgO6xzIZH62D4Odw/s1600-h/loft1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYl_qx6zWxiyvt1Ikf_4RusyCOG9RgEeYtZ5-XsM5WvXpJMGkajs94xdelQ8Nvgqnz0itAKk4-eeQpVNGxi0njojWTELMt91TFTbRek4kdkYvL2uBVtDlQ0PoCia4wgO6xzIZH62D4Odw/s400/loft1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313567918990812946" border="0" /></a>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-46809298503964689172009-03-15T16:40:00.010-04:002009-03-15T20:20:45.643-04:00Style Inspiration: James Dean<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsaZA_ovu1t7U6L_IEVIbhQlB_XWckgpQ-eWttjgjl-5y8dJ8Bn68j1pGouXwiKvHVzatODrL0J1DY0w9UmdmKwDyDfwdCzF6-1piSMO0PNCbd5ZVLhno3yMHNhYQ46yuWq_3ZM5J7C3U/s1600-h/jamesdean.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsaZA_ovu1t7U6L_IEVIbhQlB_XWckgpQ-eWttjgjl-5y8dJ8Bn68j1pGouXwiKvHVzatODrL0J1DY0w9UmdmKwDyDfwdCzF6-1piSMO0PNCbd5ZVLhno3yMHNhYQ46yuWq_3ZM5J7C3U/s400/jamesdean.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313518777178836162" border="0" /></a>Not much needs to be said here. James Dean, a classic style figure if there ever was one. Effortless cool.<br /><br />James Dean is a great inspiration for a Laissez-faire approach to life. Stick out from the crowd. Embrace youth. Live fast and hard.<br /><br />He makes us realize that life is far too short to live with fear. James Dean embraced this philosophy and that is what makes him such an icon. He did what we are all so scared to do-- let go of preconceptions of what we are supposed to be. Sadly, his story also reminds us that life is short.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Live life by your own rules. </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbfxrc8SiTuQWwR2hpdUGoKLQBA4ATGo2yUxFNaGkmAobxhOksNOsQ7rh79EFqpvjafjyWRlxS_FoHUpg2yhLYsvYL2qSXaaN5h3oyUIdvSArCsRkumzvkcRYoEJ317PIdzOWGu_VZCg/s1600-h/dennis-stock-james-dean.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbfxrc8SiTuQWwR2hpdUGoKLQBA4ATGo2yUxFNaGkmAobxhOksNOsQ7rh79EFqpvjafjyWRlxS_FoHUpg2yhLYsvYL2qSXaaN5h3oyUIdvSArCsRkumzvkcRYoEJ317PIdzOWGu_VZCg/s400/dennis-stock-james-dean.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313518703625521154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtzrEP365oYhwgOqreLLvIx1WMdkMPObmrEAMDzPsRrpNWntU7kdluwMzJIMeSyjNdSdPk8NJpfYw25N5wAOj5K4OKEJG2JydR81HlAQwNgRH4PhiQ1KuoXZ0CmL4Zs_5xDlMKWojo4k/s1600-h/JamesDeanRollei1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtzrEP365oYhwgOqreLLvIx1WMdkMPObmrEAMDzPsRrpNWntU7kdluwMzJIMeSyjNdSdPk8NJpfYw25N5wAOj5K4OKEJG2JydR81HlAQwNgRH4PhiQ1KuoXZ0CmL4Zs_5xDlMKWojo4k/s400/JamesDeanRollei1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313518623471457730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy03fIAQZhDaRuQe516rdb6glCYkr9O2jw38AaeDS9cRJEUDJrzK-GlYJ7CwF9IVlW5h_DuvP6dSyyiNTHlc-9SwUR6_tsfG-kJB3PxYmyl5jsG9njUg53V56fJwUXmGavAeyYoTfofQs/s1600-h/rebel_without_a_cause.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy03fIAQZhDaRuQe516rdb6glCYkr9O2jw38AaeDS9cRJEUDJrzK-GlYJ7CwF9IVlW5h_DuvP6dSyyiNTHlc-9SwUR6_tsfG-kJB3PxYmyl5jsG9njUg53V56fJwUXmGavAeyYoTfofQs/s400/rebel_without_a_cause.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313518540067534082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy03fIAQZhDaRuQe516rdb6glCYkr9O2jw38AaeDS9cRJEUDJrzK-GlYJ7CwF9IVlW5h_DuvP6dSyyiNTHlc-9SwUR6_tsfG-kJB3PxYmyl5jsG9njUg53V56fJwUXmGavAeyYoTfofQs/s1600-h/rebel_without_a_cause.jpg"><br /></a>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-12294998728327489972009-03-13T18:24:00.009-04:002009-03-21T15:15:52.786-04:00Essential: Black Boots<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji5sCYPwcU-6niY5Ey3Q5KZCm-ZIfEj7AjBqpCAmdQwtgKdCYimc658Y433UYWKQSySADe4sbfHIvbGNhlS19qcFEpQe06-QkH2i6bVnDND3cKukl9Z1myNcxuiVgV59jSTwc-QkYYAuU/s1600-h/wingsand+horns.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji5sCYPwcU-6niY5Ey3Q5KZCm-ZIfEj7AjBqpCAmdQwtgKdCYimc658Y433UYWKQSySADe4sbfHIvbGNhlS19qcFEpQe06-QkH2i6bVnDND3cKukl9Z1myNcxuiVgV59jSTwc-QkYYAuU/s400/wingsand+horns.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312802957193442226" border="0" /></a>Every man needs a solid pair of black boots. Perfect for jeans, a night out, or those snowy days. they make a statement that no sneaker does. They have attitude, and a quality pair only gets better with age.<br /><br />Above is a very nice collaboration with Wings + Horns and Dayton Vancouver. A bit pricey at $798. However, they actually tie the boot in a knot and dip it in water to get a distinct shape.<br /><br />Below is the classic Red Wing Gentlemen's travel in black. It goes for around $260 and should last you years of heavy use. Be sure to size down on these as they run quite large.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPafRJySwGUePYFMOk7OjPeWfZkFThRv2QIvom-mKStkfpvUXQH8MyxB7L8adRz-SW_3Eu4IxxF1rUPmDscf8Q61Xmk0RmF2rFU41ZPI9Vc73abM0Qe0CN-Ru_6CrEkyqyj23OHC-N2po/s1600-h/REdwing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 366px; height: 366px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPafRJySwGUePYFMOk7OjPeWfZkFThRv2QIvom-mKStkfpvUXQH8MyxB7L8adRz-SW_3Eu4IxxF1rUPmDscf8Q61Xmk0RmF2rFU41ZPI9Vc73abM0Qe0CN-Ru_6CrEkyqyj23OHC-N2po/s400/REdwing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312811129962203794" border="0" /></a>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-58253515893423819302009-03-12T09:05:00.000-04:002009-03-12T09:05:00.290-04:00Good Music 5<object width="425" height="344">Damien Rice - Cheers Darlin'<param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tuuTsRC36-I&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tuuTsRC36-I&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-52926133345147041672009-03-11T06:01:00.002-04:002009-03-11T06:01:00.274-04:00Ivy League Style with G. Bruce BoyerFantastic interview on Ivy League style with Bruce Boyer.<br />A long but great read.<br /><br />Check it out <a href="http://www.ivy-style.com/bruce-almighty.html">here</a>.thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-89469871370870021702009-03-10T07:31:00.001-04:002009-03-10T07:31:00.887-04:00Lapo Elkann<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRICtRwAexZ6PjCzyX43kvxSbYcUTJf_VEQ8mGfI7t_WG9sfb_y6dna4x31IUYWSRegHRD2KjS0a15R3Ptn25o0OBgnnx-mVhAsK6vgX4QrhWTUraPKTwTWEas1iw0gns5f6kw1zvzjIo/s1600-h/lapo-elkann-shoes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRICtRwAexZ6PjCzyX43kvxSbYcUTJf_VEQ8mGfI7t_WG9sfb_y6dna4x31IUYWSRegHRD2KjS0a15R3Ptn25o0OBgnnx-mVhAsK6vgX4QrhWTUraPKTwTWEas1iw0gns5f6kw1zvzjIo/s400/lapo-elkann-shoes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310958829562639794" border="0" /></a>Like the controversy that can be sparked by <a href="http://menstyleadvisor.blogspot.com/2009/03/thome-browne-rules-of-style.html">Thom Browne's</a> shruken suits, Lapo Elkann has also been a polarizing figure when it comes to men's style. Hier to the Fiat fortune, Elkann has been an oft discussed men's style figure. Often criticized as dandy and over affected, Elkann has what can only be described as a flamboyant fashion sense.<br /><br />Double breasted suit jackets with large lapels, flowering pocket squares and a blonde mame are his staples. Whether you like his style sense or not, you can't say that it is not unique. He does what he wants, how he wants, and doesn't care what you think of it.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I like that</span>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxZ3nfPrNIfFLOGHu_vTP4pIziUB8cyn6_eVOeIjSAafdIILS2wTLYBuAYDPlfAAT1O3JFidVrarx66G8Phs06yxza9A4bdQsReguGr5Tu9tUtpd3pt9UGLAUmcZ1M1Dt2_gEZNzGANM/s1600-h/lapo-elkann.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxZ3nfPrNIfFLOGHu_vTP4pIziUB8cyn6_eVOeIjSAafdIILS2wTLYBuAYDPlfAAT1O3JFidVrarx66G8Phs06yxza9A4bdQsReguGr5Tu9tUtpd3pt9UGLAUmcZ1M1Dt2_gEZNzGANM/s400/lapo-elkann.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310958736976106210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUja5RDsu_dmNokXtziVm2xklSSOAhlPYIf1W_jFbkthuRylwtjgLYQUsu17GYNVssDAyZIRYDsaZeVvbLMn1Tk25XOfZHBYiVEYDvZuJbx8KG03g_q55glQRfRTECxQ72uyQzhma52A/s1600-h/lapoelkann2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUja5RDsu_dmNokXtziVm2xklSSOAhlPYIf1W_jFbkthuRylwtjgLYQUsu17GYNVssDAyZIRYDsaZeVvbLMn1Tk25XOfZHBYiVEYDvZuJbx8KG03g_q55glQRfRTECxQ72uyQzhma52A/s400/lapoelkann2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310958663990902690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6EjaaSQmaILc_NRbK1QOdPeyJPlj0SiMJMziFip2TG-MOhAaenPjEhlpAZcd5ACWtraDaW95JBKeXp7xiWqga3hLVOG3I5H56az33Y3ckU0HT17_iX_4EJ1bQOt9sckc5hgGNt6NLeZU/s1600-h/lapo2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6EjaaSQmaILc_NRbK1QOdPeyJPlj0SiMJMziFip2TG-MOhAaenPjEhlpAZcd5ACWtraDaW95JBKeXp7xiWqga3hLVOG3I5H56az33Y3ckU0HT17_iX_4EJ1bQOt9sckc5hgGNt6NLeZU/s400/lapo2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310958593082818802" border="0" /></a>thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-48734383181270771092009-03-09T08:30:00.000-04:002009-03-09T08:30:01.305-04:00A Quick NoteI don't think I should have to say this, and since your here, you probably know better, but nevertheless I observed both of these this weekend:<br /><br />-Sleeve tags of all jackets are meant to be removed upon purchase.<br /><br />-Vents and pockets that are sewn together are also meant to be cut open before wear.<br /><br />-If your suit or blazer jacket (or any other article of clothing) covers most of your hand there is a problem.<br /><br />Speaking about such matters, it would also be advisable to remove tags off scarves. This is just a small detail that is easily fixed, so why not do it?thestyleadvisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442086586567724519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094544831146235957.post-84446195749465970862009-03-08T12:02:00.006-04:002009-03-08T22:17:19.483-04:00Skinhead Inspiration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ga7ZWm9oypXUwUftG8tsQPJ-rxCzSdwT0lKv3nrq0MlDszQsgnIb6YCEePKsEYWHD-JKXO1dRwOZCxYpgPDI2z70u2dnOfXAAjLmilk-FJzJxWOrj15XdOZ6k4Bp4W640xNxeG9rPDs/s1600-h/13832535sy3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ga7ZWm9oypXUwUftG8tsQPJ-rxCzSdwT0lKv3nrq0MlDszQsgnIb6YCEePKsEYWHD-JKXO1dRwOZCxYpgPDI2z70u2dnOfXAAjLmilk-FJzJxWOrj15XdOZ6k4Bp4W640xNxeG9rPDs/s400/13832535sy3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308421653549556306" border="0" /></a><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: lucida grande;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: lucida grande;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:35.4pt; mso-footer-margin:35.4pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Just to clear up any misunderstanding that may occur, from wikipedia:</span></p><p style="font-family: lucida grande;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: lucida grande; font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal">A skinhead is a member of a subculture that originated among working class youths in the <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">United Kingdom</st1:place></st1:country-region> in the 1960s, and then spread to other parts of the world. Named for their close-cropped or shaven heads, the first skinheads were greatly influenced by West Indian (specifically Jamaican) rude boys and British Mods, in terms of fashion, music and lifestyle. Originally, the skinhead subculture was primarily based on those elements, not politics or race. Since then, however, attitudes toward race and politics have become factors in which some skinheads align themselves. The political spectrum within the skinhead scene ranges from the far right to the far left, although many skinheads are apolitical. Fashion-wise, skinheads range from a clean-cut 1960s mod-influenced style to less-strict punk- and hardcore-influenced styles.</p><p style="font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> So with all political connotations aside, there just aren't many well dressed subcultures out there anymore. Seems like everything was just a bit cooler in the past.<br /><br />I have been drawing inspiration from these looks lately.<br /><br />Sturdy boots, gingham shirts and jeans. Take any piece you enjoy and integrate it in your wardrobe, you can't go wrong. 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