men's corner: make a statement with your socks...

you read it in all the fashion magazines...see it in the stores...all this talk about statement pieces...for women...that could range from a statement ring...to a statement necklace...you get the idea...

so men...let's make a statement...with our socks...yes...you may have the occasional subtle stripe or paisley print on your socks...but why not take it up a notch? with some bold colors and pattern...such a fun way to put a little kick in your wardrobe...

and for added kick...do a little mixing and matching of patterns with your dress shirt and/or tie...when done right...it is quite the chic look...

lorenzo uomo 'thick stripe' socks

ted baker repeated spot calf length socks

lorenzo uomo 'rugby argyle' socks

all photos: nordstrom.com

fashion funnies: too high...and too low...

...both can be just so so wrong...

jason love

enjoy your weekend!

put together: stripes and plaids...

all you need is a little bit of stars...and you'd be set for the 4th of july...

um...just kidding...i don't think anyone needs to dress that exact to a holiday...but...wow...would you look at the gorgeous array of mixing patterns?? just makes my heart melt...of course the model is just as gorgeous...but it was the outfit that caught my eye...at first...no really...

i realize this may be a bit too much layering for most men...but you have to admit...he is looking pretty darn put together...wouldn't you say?

so men...is this a look you would try? and ladies...is this something your man would wear?

gq - march 2011
scanned by moi

window display: for the men...

spent a long weekend in monterey/carmel this last weekend...got my fill of beautiful window displays...especially on the lovely ocean avenue in carmel...even got these two shots for the men...

i'm sure it is obvious why this caught my eye...hmmm...was it the vibrant colors? was it the mixing of patterns? or...was it the lovely mix of those two components...now believe me...i know that this is not a look that most men would gravitate to...but...for those brave enough...i salute you...

men's corner: american style with a european flair...

for some reason, european men and women seem to have a special flair when it comes to fashion...while we frequently hear about style tips for us gals, we don't read so much about the same for men. here are a few ways to add that european touch to your look...



- try brown shoes, instead of black, with navy or gray suits...

- add bold pocket squares or a scarf in silk or cashmere (european men...and women...wear scarves regardless of the weather)

- get some great socks - match them to your pants, rather than your shoes...

- start building an outerwear wardrobe - one coat doesn't fit all occasions...



- learn how to mix patterns...add layers...and add some color!

- wear jeans with a sportcoat - it takes denim to a whole new level...

- if possible...have your dress shirts custom-made; at the least, make sure your shirts fit with proper tailoring (i.e. not too tight or too baggy.)

mens corner...the necktie...

the necktie has always spoken multitudes about our culture...

it was skinny and modern in the '60s...
fun and exaggerated in the '70s...
rich and thick in the '80s...
then...for a while...
it seemed to disappear altogether...

now this iconic piece of fabric is back and better than ever...

whether you want to appear subtle and dignified...or to distinguish yourself as a trendsetter...the necktie is a bold and economical way to make a statement...

with more widths and fabrics available than ever before...you never need an excuse to spend some time in the neckwear department...

just don't blame me when the addiction kicks in...

this is one vice i'm happy to endorse...

nothing better than a well dressed man...