Spring and Summer 2012 Accessory Trends: Mens Neck Ties
Men’s neck ties are not your usual traditional neck tie that you see around the necks of businessmen and lawyers in their conservative suits. These latest accessory trend for spring & summer 2012 is described as a” thin piece of silk worn loosely around a man’s neck and tied at the throat”, more like an urbanized neckerchief rather than a corporate neck tie.
Men’s neck ties are aptly called the stylish dandy tie and the urban or city cowboy tie. These neck tie styles fit into the mold of the retro or vintage trend since they are not exactly new styles but the return or reappearance of styles that were popular in the 60s and the 70s.
Dandy neck tie
A stylish dandy necktie seems to be the most popular and fashionable way of wearing a tie this season. The main reason for this is the huge versatility of the stylish dandy neck tie. It can be paired with an open shirt with the tie loosely knotted around the neck and the loose ends slipped into the shirt to pull off a hippy look. For a more casual look, pair the tie with a thin sweater or jumper rather than a shirt with the ends of the tie left hanging down the front rather than tucked in. To add a debonair flair to the look, throw on a cardigan or blazer over the outfit.
Urban or city cowboy neck tie
The urban neck tie has a more unfinished and rugged look than the stylish dandy neck tie. The tie is twisted and coiled around itself then tied at the throat with a tight knot to create the cowboy look. An urban or city neck tie is also called a neckerchief or a bandanna neck tie. This tie gives a more rugged and masculine look than the dandy tie. It is best paired with a t-shirt and jean ensemble underneath a blouson or leather jacket.
Tips for Men, Maintaining Curly Hair
Curly hair on men can sometimes be very frustrating. Most men with curly hair complain that it is difficult to manage and maintain. But the right kind of cut and hair care product will make maintaining curly hair for men pretty easy. In fact curly hair on men can be very attractive as long as you follow some of these rules on maintaining curly hair.
• No matter how your hair is cut or styled it is important to control the curls so that it won’t look bushy and frizzy. A large variety of curl control hair products are available in the market, choose one to tame your curls and do away with frizz.
• For special occasions where you want to look your best, apply pomade to enhance your curls and keep it looking its best
• If you want a new style or look, try using a straightening cream. This will straighten your hair without the punishing hair salon treatment to give you a new styling option.
• One key factor in maintaining curly hair is the use of hair oil conditioners. This product will moisturize your hair and scalp and prevent it from becoming dry and having that steel-wool look.
• Keep your curly locks short. The best way to deal with curly hair without bothering with hair products is to give it a very short cut very close to the head such as a buzz cut.
• The extreme opposite to very short hair in maintaining curly hair is to keep it long. Long curly hair is softer and more manageable. Visit your barber at least once a month to trim the edges of your hair and to maintain its shape but make sure that only scissors will be used by your barber.
How to Care for Your Suit
Suits are some of your most expensive clothing items. With all the money that you invest on your suits, it’s but right that you take proper care of it so that you can maximize its usage and have it looking great all the time. Here are some tips on how to care for your suit:
Hang it properly
The first rule in the proper care of your suit is to hang it properly. But no ordinary hanger would do. With the passage of time, cheap and ordinary hangers will from permanent wrinkle in the suit coat’s shoulders. There are hangers made especially for suits, such as padded or wooden hangers use them to hang your suits.
Keep your suit moth damage free
Wool suits are susceptible to moth damage, so the next tip on how to care for your suit is hang it in a cedar closer. To most of us, this is one tip that might be difficult to do since a cedar lined closet is something that most of us do not have. Another alternative to keep your suit moth damage free is to use mothballs. Yuck! Not acceptable either. Mothballs have a very strong smell that is rather offensive. Your best option then is to store your suit in an airtight storage bag that will keep moths out.
Keep your suit pocket empty
Don’t use your suit pocket in lieu of a clutch bag where you store keys, money clips, change and other doodads. The weight of these items will deform your suit pocket and strain the seams.
Use a clothes brush
Always brush your suit with a clothes brush every time you take it off and before hanging or keeping it. Brushing your suit with a clothes brush is the best way to clean it and keep it looking great.
Dry clean suits once per season
Dry cleaning your suit very often is not advisable. The ideal would be once per season unless there is a need for it. Have it steamed, spot clean or pressed in between dry cleaning to keep it clean. Care for your suit properly and it will serve you well for a long time.
Mens Blazers and Cardigans Fashion Tips for Fall Season
Fall is one the most beautiful seasons of the year. The colors of fall are simply awesome and breathtaking. These splendid colors are reflected in the fabrics for clothes designed for the season but the textures of the fabrics are light enough to be worn during the mild fall days or in any season of the year. Fall fashion is also all about clothes layering, a fabulous fashion style that will surely test ones creativity and talent for mixing and matching.
Two of the most must-haves for the fall season are blazers and cardigans. They are the essentials for that layered look that can transform an outfit from simple so-so attire to an ultra stylish look most men aim for. The advantage of blazers and cardigans is that they are not limited to an autumn or Winter wear. They are as fashionable and appropriate for upgrading a look for those cool spring and summer evenings.
Blazers for Fall
Blazers or sports coats, as they are sometimes called, are cool wear for the fall season, and the styles available give blazers a distinctive look all their own. Blazer designs for this fall are a resurgence of past styles; with elbow patches or patch work pockets, double-sided vents or big lapels. The materials can be corduroys or moleskin for a more casual vibe or cashmere, tweed or wool. Blazers are versatile enough to be worn with dress trousers, chinos jeans, or even with dressier shorts with a cardigan, a dress shirt or tees underneath.
Cardigans for Fall
For men who are not the blazers or sports jacket type, the cardigan is a great option. It is another must-have item in a man’s wardrobe as an all season wear but is most useful for the fall season. Cardigans are great for that layered look that makes fall a wonderful season for fashion. The more contemporary cardigans come in so many styles, from the form fitting to the more traditional. There are zip up cardigans or cardigans with buttons, with a deep V or a shallow V neck, round neck and even with a shawl collar.
Fashion Trends for Men 2012, Grey Suit for Formal Events
A grey suit is a basic essential on most men’s wardrobe. They are the usual choice for formal affairs such as weddings, a power suit for a corporate business meeting and a suit to impress for an elegant evening affair. A grey suit on its own is elegant and very stylish. But grey as a color can be dull and boring, and grey suits need some “enhancement” to liven it up and give it a more interesting and exciting dimension. Here are some tips on how to liven-up a grey suit:
Lewis Hamilton Wearing a Grey Suit at McLaren Automotive Showroom Opening
Combine it with colors
Since grey is a neutral color it gives you a lot of latitude in matching it up with the colors of your other outfit. Grey combined with colors is a fantastic way to test your ability to mix and match colors at the same time perk up your grey suit and enliven your looks. Grey will counterbalance any color you wear with it, making it the perfect background for colors.
Your grey suit can carry you from one season to the other just by the color of the dress shirt or t-shirt that you wear beneath it. For a summer wear, mix your grey suit with summery colors such as pink, green, turquoise or red. For the fall and winter season, your grey suit worn over a burgundy or purple dress shirt will surely call attention to your gear. Just make sure that the colors that you choose are flattering to your skin tone.
Wear them as separates
A gray jacket paired with chinos or even with denims worn with a button-down or t-shirt with boat shoes to complete the outfit is a great summer look. Your grey pants can also be worn with other tops such as a cardigan or even a tweed jacket for the Fall season. It will not only ward off the chill of autumn, it will give you a debonair look. Build your ensemble around a grey jacket or grey trousers; see if you can come up with interesting ensembles that will always be fresh. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
