96. What to look for in gloves

A pair of well-made gloves are clutch for a brisk fall day in New York or a bitterly cold winter morning in Vermont. But they shouldn't cost you a nickle, dime, and a $100 bill...

Emporio Armani leather gloves 1747 - brown

INFEASIBLE: Really expensive leather gloves

Leather gloves are the way to go in terms of what type of material to rock (since leather's resilient, comfortable, insulated, etc.), but don't get roped into spending a hundie on them. Seriously, you're only paying for the name with this pair: nothing kingly about these designs.

Isotoner® Men's Leather Gloves - Black

Feasible:Stuff from Isotope

Isotope makes a great pair of leather gloves (I used to have a pair before I left them at a movie theater - yes, I was intoxicated at the time) that never goes for more than $50. These ones, which come with a microterry lining for additional comfort I might add, are on sale (as of 11/30/09).

Oh, and readers, don't forget about our Mad Men contest!!!

What's Wrong With This Picture?: Adam Lambert

I know costume wear is a whole different animal from clothes you would wear off-stage, but, seriously Adam, what the fuck? Why do you have stalagmites coming out of your shoulder? Why is your hair shaped like Goku's? And why are you covered in glitter? Even prepubescent girls know better than to run around, shimmering like Edward Cullens in the sunshine. Really, what are you trying to say here? That you're the new David Bowie? Well you're not dude, so get over it. Also, go easy on the eyeliner next time, hun.

Oh, and readers, don't forget about our Mad Men contest!!!

CONTEST: Win a AXE Hair Classic Kit (worth over $200)

We are proud to announce that it's time for another contest! And, goddamn, do we have an kickass prize in store! The good people at AXE were nice enough send this big boy over, a "AXE Hair Classic Look Kit":

You'd never find something like this in a salon. This puppy includes a Season 1 box set of the magnificent AMC show Mad Men, a bottle of AXE Itch Relief 2 in 1 Cooling Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner, a tub of new AXE Smooth & Sophisticated Look Shine Pomade (so you can part and slick your hair all nice like Donald Draper), a full-purpose shoe shining kit, a tin of Altoids, a $75 tie from Brooks Brothers, annnnnnnd a mahogany cigar case. Gents, this merch is worth over $200 and is sure to make you the source of envy of all your sartorial friends.

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