For the 2012 Spring/Summer season, Robert Graham has taken a vintage plaid pattern short in a totally different direction. You may recognize the navy window pane plaid with shades of blue from years past, but I’m sure that it did not have the bold floral waistband with the rich accent colors of red, teal, yellow and white. Robert Graham takes the two biggest trends in menswear this year, plaid patterns and colorful prints, and fuses them into one piece of men’s clothing.
Southern Tide is a hot new lifestyle brand that creates menswear items that are classically sporty. Founded by Allen Stephenson in 2006, who had spent time studying Italian fashion in Italy, Southern Tide is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in South Carolina for 2011.
A prime example of Southern Tides men’s sportswear is this royal blue gingham-check shirt. It has the classic styling of a tailored long-sleeve, button-down sports shirt with its pearlized buttons, stand collar with button tips, and pleated cuffs that are easily rolled up with the forearm button closure. The gingham check is a great alternative to the current plaid trend and for under $100, you will have a 100% cotton piece of sportswear that is of superior quality. However, with the cotton fabric and the tailored details it is a shirt that will require some ironing, so you will either have to be up to the task yourself, bribe someone else to do it, or bring it to your local dry cleaners to maintain that crisp look.
Every guy wants to walk down the street and get the same kind of reaction as the hapless men in the Axe Body Spray commercials. Unfortunately, unless you’re a celebrity or male model, that’s probably not going to happen. Body spray alone is not going to transform a goblin into a boy band mogul. If attracting the ladies is what you’re after, your best bet is to settle on a daily regimen of hygiene. Looking fresh and clean translates into a general tone of responsibility, confidence, and power. Subconsciously, we respond more energetically to well-groomed people. So here is a quick checklist you can use to establish a regimen and get your groom on:
Exfoliation
Clear skin matters. No matter how much you hate the idea of pampering your face with lotions that feel like sandpaper, exfoliating the dead skin cells on your face is an important part of maintaining your glow. You may also want to consider oils and other health measures to help clear up acne, or a blackhead extractor for clogged pores.
…Serge B! Who wins the year’s worth of Irish Spring Body Wash by telling us about a particularly terribly piece of St. Patrick’s Day garb:
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While athletes are on the clock, they are mandated to wear the uniform of whatever sport they play, but off the clock their choices in clothing are their own. Some make really good choices and some do not. For example, one guy that knows how to dress like a star is LeBron James. In this photo, he uses the neutral colors of black, white, and grey in a monochromatic look that is far from boring. LeBron manages to incorporate the popular trend of plaid in a sharp looking button-down shirt that has enough detail, but is not too busy. He mixes patterns with a micro-print tie in the same colors. The black vest is nicely tailored and fits his physique perfectly. This totally dressy look, which is kept from being too stuffy with the rolled up sleeves, is accented with a sleek watch, a little bling and some great shades.
Not that the buzz cut has ever gone anywhere, but the trend has returned full force for 2012. Originally seen mostly in the Military, the buzz cut has been around for many years, but now it is more of a fashion statement than a regulation. This type of razor cut has morphed from one specific look to a series of different haircuts. Its popularity spans generations from young to old.
There have always been advantages to the buzz cut as a hairstyle. It is a style that is easy to manage because you it does not require combing or fussing with. You will be able to avoid “bed head” because the length of the hair will not get messed up while you are sleeping. If you are a sports person, the buzz cut will keep you cooler than longer hair and of course, it will save you money on shampoo.
The buzz cut hairstyle has several different variations. The one that is most synonymous with the military is something called “The High and Tight”. The sides and back of the head are shaved to just a shadow of hair, while the top 1/4 to 1/3 is left longer. The “Flat Top” is shone shorter on the sides and back also, but the top is leveled off flat. A “Brush Cut” is similar to the “Flat Top”, but the longer top hair is curved to follow the rounded shape of the head and the crown of the hair is brushed upward, hence the name. There is also a Hip Hop version of the buzz cut that has sharper edging and is more creative with design details and the incorporation of facial hair in the total look.
Today, you will see one form of the buzz cut or another on magazine covers, runways, television, or just on the street. It has managed to stay in style for years and probably will be for years to come. In choosing the style that is right for you, just keep in mind that with the closely shaved looks you need to have a good head shape or people will not see your hairstyle, only your poorly shaped head. Also, if you have a smaller head size, the make sure to leave a little more hair, so it doesn’t make your head look tiny and your body out of proportion.
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