3 piece or double breast??

I'm super excited because it's Monday!! I get to chat it up with my fella's once a week right here. I share with you my opinions on everything from men's fashion, current events, trendy spots/happenings, etc-- geared to those folks from Mars!

Today we'll focus on: Spring/Summer Fashion 2011

Welcome to " Mustache Monday's"

Fashion Tips

I mentioned over a week ago that your shoe game says a lot about you as man! However, it doesn't matter what shoe or what designer it is, because if you don't take care of that snazzy "stepper", the look is ruined! Learn how to protect your investment!

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"Protecting Your Shoe Investment- for Men" via Uptown Magazine

Above is a great article from Uptown Magazine on Men and their shoe care! Unlike us--women, men are 10 times more likely to scuff their shoes and wear it down...especially in the city of New York! They talk about everything from investing in: shoe conditioners, a shoe tree, shoe-horn, etc. There are so many potholes in NYC; I'm surprised we haven't heard more stories about people disappearing into these ugly black holes, never to be seen again!  Ok ok, I digressed for a bit....

You also have to have the right suits to go with your look fellas. This summer you'll be hopping around NYC checking out: Networking events, Summer Soiree's, Fundraisers, Industry parties & Board meetings you. STEP out with your best suit forward!

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Fashionising.com- "Suit Styles"
According to: Fashionising.com
Modern suit styles for 2011

They talk about everything from the Double Breasted to the Three Piece suit.

Below check out the 2 Tom Ford pieces. His designs are on it!..... Oh how fierce.  A man in a well-tailored suit is just as tasty as a pecan tart!

 Notice the different looks: one with a bowtie, which has lots of staying power lately...the other is a more traditional look with the tie color coordinating with the shirt; always thought that look was very edgy. 

          The (3 Piece) get up above by Simon Spurr is also a win win! You can't go wrong with Grey either! However, for you men who want to punch it up a bit; go a little left with a funky color or multi-print/color shirt underneath. Alternatively, jazz it up with a POW WOW color block tie!

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3. Below are a few semi-casual "Steppers" - translation;  that's shoes for the men! I think I made up another word, oppsy!

Ok loving these Gucci Tooled boots.

These are a pair of cocoa leather boots; casual but also can be dressed up with a denim suit or blazer and slacks. Put your own spin on it!

Check them out at Bluefly.com

http://www.bluefly.com/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Below are similar styled, Mark McNairy Suede get ups!---Haute!

 

They can be found locally at The Brooklyn Circus. http://thebkcircus.com/bkc/shop/mark-mcnairy-stone-suede-brogue-shoe/

 

"The Brooklyn Circus is an emerging mens and womens boutique and lifestyle brand which began in 2006 in a small shop on a side street in Brooklyn, New York City. With a new flagship boutique in San Francisco, distribution in Japan, and a blog with over 200,000 readership per month, The Brooklyn Circus has proven a highly influential brand to the youth and the youthfully spirited. After all, “Experience is Everything.” 

Additional locations include: Chicago, GA and internationally Sweden and Japan.

The store also happens to be owned by a college buddy I always knew had an eye for fashion; so if you are local, check out the shop or visit their website!

The last pick below is a Cole Haan Lunar Oswego 2-eye Lace Up.

The grey shoe is a staple, which should be in every man's closet by now. It's the new black in case you don't recall. Your options of clothing to wear with it are endless because of it's neutral base. It also has a clean and rugged look, which makes it extremely versatile.

They can be found at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041DCF32/ref=asc_df_B0041DCF321481605?tag=thefind0091919-20&creative=395261&creativeASIN=B0041DCF32&linkCode=asn

So Men, were these hit's or misses? My familiarity is of course women's shoes, but I'm hoping my love for fashion and an eye for "haute" sh-- as a whole was on target!  You tell me? Write a comment and let me know which one you would wear, if any?
 
More to come next "Mustache Monday"; until next time...... Stay Schwanky all my Divo's!