Men's Fashion Friday : Casual-Tee

There is nothing like cool comfort in hot weather. Being casually comfortable doesn't mean you have to forfeit fashion. There are great casual tee shirts that can be classy, cool and comfortable.

Instead of pulling out the shirt that is oh-so-comfortable because you've broken it in for the last ten years, go ahead and get one of J.Crew's Broken-In Tee's while they are on sale for under $10! They have labored in the wear for you so it's ten-years-of-comfort in a brand new tee!

 

For just $7.50 at Old Navy, you can stock up on a rainbow of solid colored tee's! The V-Neck styles tend to add a dressier vibe. 

Mix it up with some dimension by throwing in a look like this Joe's Jeans Burnout Striped Tee. The burnout is soft and the weight is light which is perfect for a hot summer day. 

Graphic Tee's are still popular and can add some flare to a casual look. A lot of prints this season resemble nature or still life photos similar to the Ames Bros styles above. 

Men's Fashion Friday : Spring Coats

Pack up your peacoats, if you haven't already, because your warm winter cover-ups need to hibernate! Now that spring is here and summer is near, mix in a season appropriate style for the days you need to layer up. Since the weather patterns these days are merely unpredictable, it's a good idea to keep a few looks wardrobe ready!

Zara has a great selection of spring raincoats including the one above which has a trench-like look to it, minus the belt. It's modern v-shaped style is paired with button detailing and epaulets for a streamlined look.

This lightweight cotton coat from Banana Republic is great for those unexpected cool spring/summer days. Cotton seems like a hot and heavy fabric, however, with its lightweight version in this style makes it a "cool" cover up. The linen color is perfect for the hotter seasons. 

 

A trench is always great to have on hand, even in the warmer months. J. Crew's Sutherland trench hits mid-thigh and has a more casual, belt-less look. This is a great piece to throw on when there is a mid-day shower, a cool spring breeze or even for your traditional "trench" needs!

Cool & Compact

There is nothing better than fashion that fits your on-the-go lifestyle! With a quick, yet functional fix, to any style situation, you can be compact without compromising your polished taste. Here are some fun finds to crunch any recurring crisis!   

Roll up your Footzyroll flats for any stiletto rescue!  In the unworthy event your new stiletto's might be a blister or if you're going straight from shopping to sipping cocktails with the girls, these compact and fashion-forward flats are great to stash in your satchel! You can see from the image above how easy they go from flat to fold.  Carry them in the quaint Footzyrolls bag, but bring along the stiletto sack to stash your heels in when you make the switch.

It might look like your passport, but it's actually a Passport Panty set! Passport Panties are a fun way of carrying a spare set with you when you travel. Your panties come housed in a faux-croc embossed "passport" to camouflage its contents.  Passport Panties are offered in a variety of "ER" sets. Pick your panty package with silhouettes like thongs, boyshorts and even camisoles and then pick your theme, such as the "Primping Panty" set which includes your undergarment as well as body lotion, breath mints and cleansing towelettes.

If you want to go lightweight for your night on the town,  J.Crew's Studded Card Case is an ultra sleek way to ditch your dense wallet and carry compact. The decorative studded exterior makes this more than a container for your cards!

Keep your feminine products disguised with these discrete carrying cases. Avoid secretly switching your goods from your purse to your sleeve in hopes no one catches you. Instead, take your case to the ladies lounge like you're going for a "make-up primp."  No one will ever know!

Last Minute Picks

Last minute Christmas shopping can be a stressful venture. Make sure you're last minute gifts don't look like a ditch effort to throw more boxes under the tree.  Here are some tasteful sentiments that anyone will appreciate.

The Jenna Pearl & Ribbon Necklace featured in Rachael Ray's 2009 Holiday Gift Guide is still a great gift item from Stella & Dot! Carefully crafted quality materials create this trendy and adjustable necklace anyone will love! At only $44 it's a great stocking stuffer! Email me with an order for this item by Thursday, December 17th and receive $10 off! Simply click "Contact Me" to the right of this blog to place. At $34 who wouldn't want to snatch this up!?

 Message in a Bottle from Antrhopologie is a great way to sneak a note to a loved one during the holidays and it's on sale now for just $6.95! The concept makes it feel more thoughtful than getting a card, not to mention, more fun to open.  It might even be a great way to say, "Will You Marry Me?" this season!

If you know someone who loves Juicy Couture, their Velour Stockings make a great "happy". Decorated with a satin ribbon and a Juicy Charm, you can stuff the large one with her favorite candies, socks or tanks or get the smaller one which comes with two fun lollipops.

Get a pair of textured tights and expand her wardrobe with infinite possibilities. She can wear tights with a long tunic, under shorts, a skirt or with a dress. They act as a trendy way to keep warm and without defaulting to that plain sheer hosiery. J.Crew has several selections of high quality tights. Featured here are the Pointelle Stitched Tights for $22.50. What a great stocking stuffer!

Get LUSHious this holiday season with the Lush massage bars. The one pictured here is Heavanilli ! This bar is packed 100% organic ingredients including cocoa butter and is infused with rich vanilla beans for a warm scent. Ditch the old massage oils and lotions and try this bar out. Rub it into your skin and as it melts away you'll experience a Lush-ious massage as the silky oils extract and penetrate your skin. Stuff this in your ladies stocking and put a coupon with it good for one, or infinite massages! Check out their website and shop their wide variety of massage bars as well as other fabulous organic products from bath and shower to skin and haircare.