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For the dudes

November 17, 2008

How to dress like a prostidude.

prostidude (noun) [pros-ti-dood, pros-ti-dyood]: 1. A man excessively concerned with his clothes, grooming, and manners, but acts like he's not. 2. The term most commonly used to describe a man whore.

John Mayer is a prostidude.

Hold up John Mayer fans, don't hurl insults into my comment box just yet. I mean it as a compliment. We all know that John Mayer gets lots o' women...high profile women at that. His wonderland of bodies include Jennifer Love Hewitt, Minka Kelly, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Simpson and most recently, our favorite Friend Jennifer Aniston (by the way guys, congrats on the twins! a pair of onesies are already en route compliments of Let's Talk Style).

He gets a lot of A list action, and loves every minute of it. I'm here to let you dudes know, it doesn't take much to prostidude yourself like John.

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1. First, you've gotta tame the hair. Use an organic product like John's Olive Soy Hair Mask from Garden Botanika, and the girls will swoon thanks to your shiny mane and minimal breakage.

2. Prostitudes usually sport a clean, close shave. The better to kiss high maintenance actresses with. Use a high quality Shave Brush like this one from Caswell-Massey and slather on that shaving cream to reveal a baby face she can't resist.

3. We're dealing with the visuals here, but don't forget her other senses. My suspicions tell me that our boy John has a secret weapon in his beauty arsenal -Obsession Cologne. Hit up Fragrance.Net.com for the Calvin Klein classic that makes John smell irresistible while explaining his womens' obsessive behavior.

4. Good jeans will travel. It doesn't really matter what you've got going on on top, as long as you have some beaten up designer denims like these Ed Hardy 5 pocket Jeans from Dr. Jays.

If these items don't give you prized prostitdude status, my theory is wrong.

It could just be the pheromones.

For the dudes

September 08, 2008

Mad Menswear

If you didn't know already, the critically acclaimed series Mad Men is back for it's second season on AMC with sixteen Emmy nominations under it's Brooks Brothers' belt.

Whether you're interviewing for a new job or running a Fortune 500 company, dashing men everywhere can spruce up their work wardrobes and dress just as sharp as those sixties bad boy ad execs at Sterling Cooper, with just a few key accessories...

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1. For starters, top off your Mad Menswear look with a sleek Foldaway Fedora from Menshats.com. It's old school chic, and if you're a Mad Man on-the-go, you can roll it up and carry it away in it's very own crested cardboard tube during the train ride home. One of the best inventions since sliced bread if you ask me.

2. You'll fit right in with Madison Avenue's finest with this schnazzy Wall Street Tie. Or if you're more of a bowtie man, this White Tiger Bowtie will surely make a statement when you follow your animal instincts at that next board meeting. Rawrr.

3. You lost a client and your mistress in the same day, that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun with your wardrobe. Exhibit a fine sense of humor while keeping those cuffs closed with a pair of novelty cufflinks from Belisi. Luck be a lady tonight with these Ace of Spade and Casino Cufflinks that scream out Vegas baby, Vegas.

4. For the finishing touch, add a touch of class with a set of 3 Irish Linen Handkerchiefs that will take your pinstriped suit from drab to debonair. Plus, you can whip it out the next time you make your poor secretary cry.

P.S. Don't forget to save the little woman at home from having to iron those crisp white dress shirts to perfection with some No Iron Dress Shirts.

It's a Mad Men's world out there, embrace the madness.

For the dudes

August 15, 2008

Men in Pink

Hey Caprilee,

If I wear a shirt that's pink, am I going to look gay?

-Jacob

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Dear Jacob,

Ahh...the age old male fashion dilemma- To pink, or not to pink...that is the question. Some men are into low rise jeans that show off their boxers...some men feel naked without a tie around their neck...some men prefer pastel colored shirts. There's no need to be perplexed by pink because contrary to popular belief, I say 1. Real men do eat quiche, and 2. Real men do wear pink. So go nuts (with almonds)!

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Whether you're debating over a tailored Dress shirt, a Classic Pique Lacoste polo, or some classic Pink kicks, I'll give you the same advice I give the ladies. If pink compliments your coloring, wear it. If it washes you out and makes you look like you have mono, skip it. But don't shy away from pink because you feel it might make you less manly. If anything, a dude wearing pink exudes confidence.

And by the by, if wearing a pink shirt like the one shown above did in fact make you look gay, what's wrong with that? All of the gay men I know dress better than straight men anyway.

*Just avoid shopping Victoria's Secret Pink Collection. That would be beyond gay.

For the dudes

July 22, 2008

I'm with the boy band.

Justin Timberlake has prided himself on bringing sexy back. My question is- where did sexy go? Did it ever leave us? Did it go backpacking in Europe for a few years, not bothering to write or call?

And if sexy did leave, how did Justin return it to us? Certainly not in this getup. I know he's the designer of William Rast jeans, is that where he attributes his bringing sexy back claim to fame?

I'm sure looking back at his gericurled hair and bedazzled jeans from those out of sync N'Sync days make him Cry a River of tears now, but I'm glad to report our boy Justin has grown into a more relaxed style finding that sexiness is all in the simplicity.

Here are a few Justin inspired items for you boys. Not that you need them, I'm sure you've been sexy all along.

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First- accessories. Hats are big this season. Add some class to your ensemble with a neutral fedora inspired headpiece. Wear it cocked and the ladies will flock. I've always been a fan of Men's Neck Ties, there's something so corporate chic about it. Wear it loose with a sleek button down, or get creative and use it as a belt...it'll also rock as a makeshift guitar strap for all you sexy guitar players out there.

There ain't nothing sexier on a man than a plain white tee paired with a nice fitting, worn in pair of Jeans. Get a three pack of Hanes crewneck T-shirts and you'll always have one handy, it's up to you whether you wear it soaked or dry.

Get your sexy on.

For the dudes

July 03, 2008

Boy trouble.

Yo,

I know this is a chick blog, but do you take questions from dudes? I'm going on vacation with my girlfriend and I don't know what to bring besides jeans and my bathing suit. Help a brother out.

B

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Check it B.

Being a dude doesn't mean you can't be a stylish dude (and a straight stylish dude at that). You guys have it much easier than us girls. Listen to Caprilee, and dressing up will be as easy as 1-2-3.

1. For summer, take a risk and ditch those vanilla flavored polos for one that has all the fixings. There are plenty of summer themed polos out there that will make you stand out from the crowd, but not in a bad way. 2. Designer shades, always make a guy look hotter, and 3. Some sleek cargo shorts are thin enough to keep you cool and sport plenty of pockets to store those spare room keys.

Shirt. Shades. Shorts.

Dunzo.

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