men's corner: the dapper gentleman...

zz top said it best..."every girl's crazy 'bout a sharped dressed man..."

such was my encounter today...when i ran out of the office for a quick afternoon java run...all i grabbed was my wallet...what.a.mistake.that.was...because as i was headed back...in front of me...an elderly gentleman...slowly walking...with the help of his walking cane...

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 as i was approaching him...i was admiring the way he had put his look together...the beautiul fedora...nicely pressed slacks and dress shirt...perfectly shined shoes...

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and as i got side by side by him...my heart melted...he was also wearing a lovely paisley tie...the outfit...perfect in every way...

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of course...the only problem...i had no camera...no phone...nothing to capture this picture of perfection on the young 89 year old gentleman...i couldn't let this moment pass without letting him know how fabulous he looked...

"love seeing a gentleman...wearing a hat...and even better when accompanied with a bow tie...you look absolutely dapper"  to which he smiled...and said..."young lady...you've made my day...thank you for noticing..."  

guest post: pictures that make me smile...

she did it again...my very good friend...and business partner posted another note on her adenadesign facebook business page...and i of course...begged asked if i could post it on my blog...i keep nagging hinting she needs to start a blog...hopefully she will soon...until then...i'll just keep using some of her posts on facebook on my blog...oh...and be sure to "fan" her... =)

and here it is...LOVE the pictures...

When I opened the September issue of Food and Wine, on the third page was this fabulous photo of a Charleston garden party spread, along with a gentleman decked out in oh-so-stylish attire, including his great Fedora. This photo not only made me smile, but also prompted me to immediately turn to the featured story "Party at the Drop of a Hat" , which had more smile-inducing photos. I've always been a hat lover and these photos are encouraging me to jump back in and have some fun with hats. Does anyone else feel the urge to don a hat? Happy Weekend!






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men's corner: the fedora...

...has made quite the splash this summer...it truly is a great look on both men & women...but since today is all about you men...let's focus...

made from woven straw, hemp or wool...there is a fedora style for every season...and since we are in the heat of summer...what better way to stay cool and look chic!

here are some stylin dudes in their fedora's...

jude law
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brad pitt
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ne-yo
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i'm thinking ne-yo said it best...year of the gentleman...casual or dressed to the nines...it is a very put together look...

find your perfect fedora...