Fellas, it’s all about spontaneity. You want to do something memorable, exciting and seemingly unexpected. There’s no better way to sweep her off of her feet than with a couples dance lesson. And I don’t mean for you to teach her how to dougie. Pick a dance style neither of you are too familiar with, and [...]
Oprah Winfrey just may be the world’s most powerful woman. A featured obscure product on an episode of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” can turn revenue the likes of a million dollars in a matter of hours, the mere mention of a book can skyrocket it into the top spots of the bestsellers list, and her approval [...]
Cotton Blazer by French Connection. Shirt by Ralph Lauren. Tie by Tommy Hilfiger. Jeans by Ralph Lauren. Grosgrain Ribbon Belt by Ralph Lauren. Loafers by Salvatore Ferragamo.
On occasion we all experience defining moments that have the potential to alter the course of our lives. Sometimes they come in the form of personal triumphs, words of wisdom or just flat out taking punches thrown by life. I experienced one of those moments early yesterday morning. It came to me in the form [...]
J. Crew joined forces with Timex to design a line of vintage-inspired watches and released them sometime during the middle of last year. They seem to be perfect for the summer with several options for personalizing. Let’s take a look. TIMEX MILITARY WATCH Inspired by the iconic military style from the 1940s, this watch features a [...]
Ladies this is for you, and I’m going to get straight to the point. Stop being so damn stupid. Okay that was kind of harsh. I’m joking. But seriously, I need to make this point. If you do all of the “girlfriend” duties before the title, you may not get it. It’s really that simple. [...]
Shirt by Ralph Lauren. Tie by Urban Outfitters. Pants by Express. Belt by Express. Monk Strap Loafers by Bally. Watch by Fossil.
Sitting somewhere between jeans and chinos are French Connection’s Machine Gun Trousers. These versatile stretch-cotton slim fit trousers are a classic style great for everyday. Perfect for a smart casual look these come in a variety of colors and can be paired with a t shirt, henley or button-down. They feature belt loops at waistband, a button-fastening [...]
J. Crew joined forces with Timex to design a line of vintage-inspired watches and released them sometime during the middle of last year. They seem to be perfect for the summer with several options for personalizing. Let’s take a look. TIMEX MILITARY WATCH Inspired by the iconic military style from the 1940s, this watch features a [...]
Sitting somewhere between jeans and chinos are French Connection’s Machine Gun Trousers. These versatile stretch-cotton slim fit trousers are a classic style great for everyday. Perfect for a smart casual look these come in a variety of colors and can be paired with a t shirt, henley or button-down. They feature belt loops at waistband, a button-fastening [...]
Headed to the beach? The first order of business is flip flops. And I doubt you’re headed there to workout–so let the Jordan/Nike flip flops hang out in the room. Hit the beach in style with a nice pair of thong flip flops to complement your beach swagger. I needed a new pair for my [...]
As the spring comes, your style has to undergo a transition. You’re leaving heavy materials and dark colors behind and transitioning into lighter clothing with soft, bright colors. Although you guys may have all your shorts, oxfords, loafers and cotton suits ready, don’t forget you’ve got to have the ties to match. Rid yourself of those dark hues [...]
Spring starts this week which means it’s time for lighter, slip-on footwear. With all the recent TOMS hype, I decided to try a pair. I’m sure you are familiar with the TOMS story but if not, in 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie found that children in Argentina had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, [...]
Spring not only brings warm weather and spring breaks to the lucky (I ENVY you if you still have one), it also brings one of the the greatest things known to man–unbelievable sales. As stores bring in loads of light, vibrant new spring/summer arrivals, they try their best to get rid of the previous fall/winter inventory. This brings steep [...]
The suit jacket is the most essential piece of a professional male’s wardrobe. If you wear it, you should understand it. For those who aren’t too familiar with the varying features, let’s take a look at the basics that generally define this cornerstone of men’s fashion. Stay Abreast The first defining feature of a jacket [...]
A good tailor is a necessity for every well-dressed man–no ifs, ands or buts about it. A tailor can without doubt make or break your wardrobe, so let’s take a look at how we choose the perfect one. I know that some of you are thinking a tailor is terribly expensive and that it probably won’t [...]
Belts and braces–great for keeping your trousers properly positioned, but even better for expressing your undeniable sense of personal style. These are two accessories that the modern gentleman of style cannot live without. Belts, of course, are a signature item of every man’s wardrobe. They’re worn day in and day out and typically with every [...]
Cufflinks are a simple yet elegant facet of men’s fashion, but more than often they’re neglected outside of formal wear. I say it’s time to take this subtlety from the dark and bring it to the light–and your wardrobe. The options for cufflinks are vast as you can find plated brass, sterling silver, gold, silk [...]
The dress shirt is the staple of any well-to-do gentleman’s wardrobe. It’s worn day-to-day if you work in a professional environment and is applicable for almost any occasion. You pair it with suits, slacks, and even nice jeans. But do you really know what you need to know about it? It’s all about the collar. [...]
Cologne. Consider it your fashion signature. The only way to look good is to also smell good and as much care should be taken when applying your signature scent as is taken when putting together your look. The key is to keep it simple. You don’t want your scent lingering in the air and trailing [...]
As we continue to stress it, I hope that you realize understanding credit and your credit scores is one of the key components of achieving financial literacy. Let’s take a look at some common misconceptions people often think about their credit scores. I only have one credit score – In reality you have three main credit [...]
Whether you are aware of your credit score or not, this simple three digit number holds a lot of weight. It controls all of your major purchases from buying a new home to financing an automobile and can even impact your insurance and consideration for a new job. Credit scores for those of us just [...]
Retirement planning is boring. There is no other way to put it. But at the end of the day – or career, it is what matters. So let’s continue taking care of it now, so we’ll be ok later. Hopefully you have already checked out the piece on the importance and benefits of investing in [...]
Let’s be honest, traditional budgeting sucks! Tracking all expenses and managing different bank, student loan and credit card accounts is a hassle to say the least, but it is still vital to the LIVE RICH philosophy. Loot and I have found a great alternative though. We have begun to use a site that really takes [...]
Credit cards give us the ability to spend now and worry later; however, looking at your credit cards that way is a quick and slippery slope to disaster. But owning one (or two) doesn’t have to result in a bad experience, even though statistics lead us to believe so. The dangers and risk of possessing [...]
Let’s be real, 2011 sucked when it came to savings rates, and 2012 won’t be any better. The average savings account barely pays 0.2%, while money-market funds haven’t surpassed 0.02% since March. With the Federal Reserve promising to sit on short-term interest rates until at least 2013, don’t expect any help from Uncle Sam when [...]
Fellas, it’s all about spontaneity. You want to do something memorable, exciting and seemingly unexpected. There’s no better way to sweep her off of her feet than with a couples dance lesson. And I don’t mean for you to teach her how to dougie. Pick a dance style neither of you are too familiar with, and [...]
Ladies this is for you, and I’m going to get straight to the point. Stop being so damn stupid. Okay that was kind of harsh. I’m joking. But seriously, I need to make this point. If you do all of the “girlfriend” duties before the title, you may not get it. It’s really that simple. [...]
They are painful, stressful and never play out as smoothly as we imagine. Even though we know it’s exactly what needs to be done, it’s always hard to get up and walk away from something you have invested time, emotions, money and so much more in. If it were easy, we would walk away before [...]
Okay so this really isn’t a date night kind of deal but sticking true to our date night series I labeled it that way. It’s actually more of a date day type activity that is suitable for a nice spring Saturday. Horseback riding is definitely not a typical date and 9 times out of 10 [...]
It has often been said that a man should always be responsible for the “first move” in dating. And women who approached guys were often looked at in a different light. I was even taught growing up to watch the girls that approached me as opposed to me pursing them. A recent talk with a [...]
Being in a relationship is truly a daunting task. No matter what, there will ALWAYS be ups and downs and twist and turns. Here are some of the most important “relationship rules” that will help you guys make it or break it. 1. DON”T CHEAT. This is the single most important rule. If you [...]
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Oprah Winfrey just may be the world’s most powerful woman. A featured obscure product on an episode of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” can turn revenue the likes of a million dollars in a matter of hours, the mere mention of a book can skyrocket it into the top spots of the bestsellers list, and her approval [...]
Success…How Bad Do You Want It?
On occasion we all experience defining moments that have the potential to alter the course of our lives. Sometimes they come in the form of personal triumphs, words of wisdom or just flat out taking punches thrown by life. I experienced one of those moments early yesterday morning. It came to me in the form [...]
Is This What Technology is Coming To?
I found this video on Plugged In, a blog by Yahoo. It gives a preview of augmented reality glasses that are currently in testing by Google. A team within Google started this project dubbed “Project Glass” to build “technology that helps you explore and share your world, putting you back in the moment.” I guess it’s [...]
Mary J. Blige Burger King Commercial Pulled!
A Burger King commercial featuring Mary J. Blige singing about chicken was recently aired and then pulled. The video went viral and immediately caused an uproar among the hip-hop/R&B diva’s fans, but BK is claiming the ad was pulled due to licensing issues and not criticism. In the video, which debuted earlier this week, Mary [...]
