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I can’t say I’ve ever really been a fan of the murse. I’ve yet to set my eyes on a purse for a man where function meets fashion. Spring/summer lines presented at Paris Fashion Week didn’t help my disapproval for the man purse either, with oversized clutches seen in camo by Valentino amongst others. If I’m going to rock a murse it needs to be able to hold more than my car keys, wallet and phone – which brings me to Berluti,
The Kinerase Pro + Therapy line is one of the best, yet least harsh, anti-aging lines that I have had the chance to review. Besides the fact that the products left no burning or tingling sensation on my skin, it was nice that I only needed two products from the Pro + Therapy line to help reduce fine lines, sun damage, roughness, and blotchiness.
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Hugo Boss has always been a go-to classic menswear line with just enough edginess for the modest man. We see that executed perfectly in the three accessories pictured above. Masculine lines and deep earth tones are found in the wool blended cap and striped fringe scarf.
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Our friends at Miltons are reeling us in with re-inspired looks for men looking for fresh fashion with a splash classic roots this week. Did you check out the Rainforest Walking Jacket?
For today’s pick du jour, we have a quality duo from Vineyard Vines. If you’re already hooked on the incredibly soft Lambswool heather crew neck in rhubarb paired with a slim fit button down cotton gingham check sportshirt, then get your catch here.
If you’re still trolling for some convincing- before you get all Nantucket on us- just know that this is not the whale tail you’re imagining. Continue reading »
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Not sure what to get for your man this year for the holidays? We caught up with our friends at Miltons and chose our top three items available for purchase at the store for men and we’re counting them down HERE this week.
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Remember old school DVD rentals? Or even older school video rentals (before my time too). Well, Lacquerous is aiming to be your Netflix for nail polish. The newly launched site aims to let you wear the latest in red carpet and runway nail trends without buying a full bottle. You pay $18 every month and they send you three bottles of nail polish.
Blur the lines between street-wear and high fashion and take the comfort of a regular old sweatshirt and you have Givenchy’s fall ’12 collection of tops. The eclectic choice of colors and vibrant silkscreen prints are reminiscent of the late 80’s and early 90’s, with a modern flair.
Retail therapy is meant to be just that – therapy, so who really wants to lug around a massive purse plus all of your fashion finds? Meet your new best friend: Dooney & Bourke’s saddle bag from their fall ’12 collection. Continue reading »
Bubble baths are a good time for any age. You’ve got your bottle of bubbles, your scented ambience candles, your soothing bath salts, your cleansing shampoo, your soothing conditioner, your invigorating body wash, your gossip magazines… Actually, bubble baths are really just a pain to manage unless you grow atleast three more sets of hands and no water is involved. But Lush has a solution for bathers–and kids in need too! Continue reading »
Bvlgari has long been a leader in watch making, with a Swiss attention to detail, and an Italian aesthetic the same can be said about the Daniel Roth Tourbillon Lumière line. Housed in solid 18 carat rose gold, the hue reflects a perfect balance of gleam; a warm, glowing subtle pink. Unlike its sibling yellow gold which is more in-your-face bling, and its cousins platinum and silver which are too cold for a watch of this style, the rose casing brings this over-the-top timepiece back down to earth. Water resistant for up to 30 meters, with a power reserve of up to 64 hours, it seems made more for an adventurer than a businessman – but don’t let it fool you. With 22 faceted jewels and a deep-brown alligator band, this watch is luxury and refinement.
Side Note: Daniel Roth is known for a modern aesthetic (think orange skulls on watch faces) that has, weirdly enough, meshed beautifully with the very classic, refined style of Bvlgari. Expect more fashion forward timepieces from this powerhouse.
Price: $236,000
Got the dough? Buy it HERE.
Good things come in threes right? If that’s wrong, than BCBG just made it oh so right. In a blinged out gold finish and smooth rounded shape, three chunky gold rings connected through fine strands of curb chain are the makeup of BCBGMAXAZRIA’s Signature Trio Ring. A toned down version of brass knuckles with a touch of class – this triplet ring set can be styled with your most rugged leather jacket and black combat boots. The amount of rings aren’t the eye catcher here as we’ve seen that done before, it’s how they’re bound together that sparked the initial attraction of love at first sight. The connecting strands of curb chain add a feeling of playfulness; while still screaming bad-ass.
Get yours HERE for $58…and add some swagger to your wardrobe.
Cracked feet? Dry hands? Hair making you look like an Arctic monkey? As temperatures drop and the bitter air becomes harder to avoid, maintaining the moisturizing regime becomes a full time job. Thanks to AVEDA treating and preventing damaged skin and hair is made fast and simple, without a trip to the salon or spa.
You might as well refer to rain as fashion suicide, so you can thank the genius known as Valentino for making your rainy days ever so fashionable with this pair of boots from his REDValentino line. Forget your standard rain boots with that waxy rubber ducky look, the exterior of these boots are muted with a matte finish, playing down the idea they’re even suited for the rain. The real eye catcher here though is the stitching; creating an illusion of leather or suede boots which in reality are made of rubber – the oversized bow and gold buckle don’t hurt either. Fashion, quality and function make these REDValentino’s worth the $195 investment for your dull rainy days. You can find them at Neiman Marcus.
Combine the revived trend of corduroys with all the rage that is colored straight leg pants and you have Cruna’s line of fall 2012 micro-corduroy trousers. This revamped take on corduroys make them more versatile than their predecessor, with fine lines creating a softer finish and a modern straight leg fit. Playing down the texture of the pants allows for some electric color options, which at the same time still emulates masculinity; mustard yellow, azure and forest green. The colored micro-corduroy isn’t just for the avant-garde man, these pants look great dressed down on the average Joe with a graphic t or hoodie, for these pants make a statement on their own.
Get yours at MatchFashion for $153
Ciaté kicks standard nail polish to the curb and brings 3D flair to your nails with their Caviar Manicure. An eye-popping array of minuscule pearls featured in rainbow, mother of pearl or black make for the perfect accessory replacement with any outfit. Loose the bracelet and dress up your nails; add fun to your casual wardrobe with rainbow caviar and stay chic with mother of pearl or black. Application is short and sweet; apply caviar manicure over wet nails and you’re done. Nail art never looked this good. Where is this magical creation hiding, might you ask? Sephora, retailing at $25.00 and we hear the bottle lasts – making this purchase worth the while.
Anndra Neen’s Mirror and Leaf collar choker is quite the shower stopper. Elegant, yet bold this piece composed of solid nickel with a vintage brass-like finish adds just enough edge to a formal outfit to keep it classy with a little sass. The highlight of Neen’s piece is the brilliant contrast of texture and pattern. The cascading leaf pattern down the left-hand side of the choker creates a unique asymmetrical design against the smooth mirrored finish on the right.
Get yours at Shopbop – and get it fast. These limited edition masterpieces are selling out fast. The price packs quite a punch, but beauty is pain and we say this one is worth it.
Remember that tuna salad picture that you uploaded to Instagram during lunch last week? Wouldn’t you want that printed, framed and hung on your dining room wall so you can show it off to all your friends in the near future?
Unfortunately, I can’t help you with that. Printer ink is pretty expensive and I already spent my money on a new set of Furbies for my inner child. Luckily, there is another option.
Samantha House continues to breed talent and style with Chevron – the latest jewelry collection from the well-acclaimed Boston designer.
The line is sold exclusively at Flock Boutique and was inspired by the owner, Dani Kupsc. House captured her “free love glam” style with these refined but edgy pieces in gold and silver. It was Kupsc’s obsession with geometric shapes that inspired House’s triangle-shaped necklaces, earrings, and bracelets – hence, Chevron.
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Maybe I’ve been living under a rock for the past 19 years but up until this point, I was under the impression that mustaches were definitely not cool. Unless found on the upper lip of Robert Downey Jr. or Brad Pitt (and even that is pushing it), mustaches are not stylish in any way, shape or form.
Or so I thought.
If my mother taught me anything over the years it’s if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, create it yourself. Which brings me to Watermark Tees. I don’t know about you but every time I open my closet, I find less and less clothes that I actually want to wear. (Whether or not my taste is dampening or someone is stealing my clothes when I’m not home is still in question.) One solution that I stumbled upon (literally, I found it on StumbleUpon) is Watermark Tees, a creative, DIY project that allows you to create stylish summer clothes without scouring the mall for hours.
