A Day With Lady Liberty

I've lived in New York City for about 15 years, boy time flies! Never had I visited the Statue of Liberty. One of my goals for this year is to take advantage of this wonderful city. With everything happening in the political arena more than ever this symbol of liberty stands out as a beacon on what this country was built upon. Guys, if you ever have the chance go to this National Park, marvel at the view of downtown New York City and of this national symbol of liberty.

Coat- Ben Sherman | Cap- 47'

Sneakers- Gola Classics | Backpack- Fjall Raven

Must-Have Accessories for Fall 16

The weather has been all over the place but we are finally feeling the temperatures drop! That means it's time to get yourself some great accessories for the season. I've looked high and low and found some scarves, beanies, watches, sunglasses and even a backpack that will have you ready and stylish for whatever mother nature throws at you this season.

Photographer: Eric Carter

Get the combo deal. This scarf and beanie from the GAP is classic and easy to add on to your wardrobe. (Watch- Nixon)

Think of the Cuff. Make sure to have a cool cuff like this one from George Frost, it goes perfect with a great time piece like this Nixon watch. Let's not forget to include a cap from Gents for that extra cool factor.

This is the type of shade you want- RAEN eyewear partnered with a beanie from Original Penguin.
The bomber needs no formal introduction, check this one out by Exley.

Let your scarf do all the talking. A statement piece like this scarf from the GAP is an easy way to be bold in just the right the way.

Cute puppy not included. Fjallraven has released their classic Kanken backpack with black on black leather detailing! It's like they read my mind. (Shirt- Life/After/Denim | Cap- Gents)

Bold High-low Fashion

I saw this banded collar shirt at the Carlos Campos' studio and did not think twice about getting it. This shirt was a bit bolder than what I'm used to but I took that as a challenge to style it my way. I wore it here with a pair of my favorite chinos from the GAP and my black Givenchy lace-ups. With more and more talented men's fashion designers creating amazing pieces that can fit your everyday wardrobe easy combinations like this can be a common place occurrence. This look is a great mix of high-low fashion. When making that higher end purchase make sure you love the piece, don't just get it because it's trendy. You'll see how much easier it will be to show your style know-how when it's time to wear it out.

To the onlooker it might seem I'm going sockless, what they don't see are my Mack Weldon no-show socks.

Photographer- Phillip Van Nostrand

A Bit of A Western Feel

I've been a fan of the denim on denim trend for quite some time. But I've been wondering how I can put my own spin on it especially for this season. Once, I got my hands on this Bailey hat it got me thinking and this is what I came up with. It has a bit of a western feel and I'm diggin' it. To counter the all blue look I added some black accessories like the hat, belt, shoes and even one of the bracelets.

Hat- Bailey | Watch- Skagen | Bracelet- Caputo & Co. | Wrap Bracelet- Ted Baker

Shirt- GAP | Vest- Vintage | Jeans- Wrangler RED | Shoes- John Varvatos | Belt- J.Crew

Desde que comenzo la tendencia de ponerse vaqueros (mahones) y camisa vaquera me ha gustado. Pero he estado pensando de como ponerle mi propio toque. Cuando adquiri el sombrero de la marca Bailey me dio una idea. Que les parece? Aunque el look as todo en tonos azules añadi accesorios negros como el sombrero, correa, zapatos y aun una de las pulseras para que haga un cambio sutil.

Photographer: Hague NYC

The Seiko Astron Watch

I was invited to take the new Seiko Astron GPS Solar watch for a spin around NYC as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars, #AstronElite. 

The first thing I noticed when I put on the watch is how light it was. Other watches of the same style tend to be heavy and bulky this one is none of these. There are a couple of things that make this watch special. For starters, the Seiko Astron watch is powered by all kinds of light. Taking technology to the next level the watch receives GPS signals and can identify the time zone, time and date using the global network of GPS satellites. This watch is perfect for the man that's always on the go. With the Seiko Astron watch all you have to do is put it on. You won't need to ever change the battery or adjust the time. Now that's luxury.

Blazer- Jack Wills | Shirt- GAP | Tie- UMotive | Watch- Seiko Astron | Cardigan- J.Crew

Jeans- True Religion

Photos by: Philip Von Nostrand

A Roof With a View

On a recent visit to a friend's apartment in Brooklyn, we went up to the roof to enjoy the summer evening and beautiful skyline while the weather still permits. This summer my go-to pieces are khakis like these from the GAP and canvas shoes from Sperry Top-Siders, which work really well to climb ladders. Another summer essential is the stripe t-shirt. They're an easy way to add some character with minimal accessories. How are you spending the last days of summer?

Recientemente, visite a un amigo en Brooklyn y nos fuimos al techo para disfrutar el anochecer y la vista. Este verano mayormente me puse khakis como estos de GAP y tennis de tela de Sperry Top-Siders. Tambien las camisetas de rayas me encantan para el verano ya que hacen el Look mas interesante sin necesitar accesorios. Como estas pasando los últimos dias del verano?

Add Some Color To Your Summer

Summer is a great time to wear color- do not be afraid of it! For a more subtle approach to color watch out for the intensity of the colors. This look includes a rich green pair of chinos with a light blue oxford shirt and red sunglasses for a touch of contrast. 

Note- The oxford shirt is a must-have for summer, especially one that is made of Egyptian cotton like this one from Hugh & Crye. The medium weight of the fabric makes it a great option for the warmer climate. Also, you can't go wrong with a light blue shirt. They work well for adventures around town during the weekend and for more professional settings during the week. 

Shirt- Hugh & Crye | Chinos- GAP 

Sunglasses- Randolph Engineering x Michael Bastian | Watch- Timex

Adding a Layer to Your Summer Outfit

Denim Shirt- GAP | T-Shirt MeUndies | Short- J.Crew | Watch- Daniel Wellington 

We're in mid August and as much as I love the fall I don't want to let go of the comfort that is wearing shorts day in and day out. On a trip to the Miami Children's Museum where this picture was taken I wanted to step away from the norm but still wear my shorts so I put on a denim shirt over my t-shirt. I'm glad to say the denim shirt is here to stay and you can find them at places like GAP, True Religion and even Zegna. This American classic should be your go-to layering piece not only this summer but for every season.

Estamos a mediados de agosto y aunque me encanta el otoño no quiero dejar de sentirme cómodo vestido con mis pantalones cortos todos los días. En un paseo al Museo de Niños de Miami adonde se tomo esta foto quise cambiar el look de pantalones cortos y camiseta entonces me puse una camisa de jeans. Me alegro que ahora se puede encontrar camisetas de jeans en todas partes como en el GAP, True Religion y aun en Zegna. La camisa de jeans es clasico y podras usarlo el año entero.

Pants Are Overrated

Oxford shirt- Hawkings Mcgrill | Briefs- Justin Case

Denim Jacket- GAP | Boxer brief- MeUndies | T-shirt- MeUndies

L-Sweat shirt- Athletic Recon | Boxer brief- Wrangler | Bracelet- Hearts
R- Shawl Collar- JCrew | Boxer brief- MeUndies

R- Long sleeve tee- Athletic Recon | Briefs- Justin Case
L- Oxford shirt- Hawkings McGill

Photographer- Ty Mecham

Stylist- Alejandro Lopez

Groomer- Michael Chua

Models- TJ Hashman and John Kenney at Soul Artist Management

After writing about the different lesser known options for men's underwear I continued learning about more new brands, this time they're all based in the USA. The first one is MeUndies, they're probably the softest I've ever felt and they also do t-shirts and socks for men and women. I'm sure you've heard of Wrangler but did you know they also do underwear? Their price point is hard to beat and you'll find they have a wide variety of colors and styles. I also found out about Justin Case, this underwear brand is only a few weeks old and you must check them out. They're a great flattering cut and their simple logo makes for a less distracting design. Men, there are more and more options out there for underwear check these options and see the difference.

3-Ways to Wear Suspenders

Tirantes en Tres Maneras

Shirt- Brooks Brothers | Pants- Similar at ASOS | Bow Tie- Club Monaco

Shirt- Brooks Brothers | Pants- Todd Snyder | Shoes- Converse | Tie- Barneys CO-OP

Shirt- JCrew | Jeans- GAP | Cardigan- JCrew | Bracelet Musana

3-Ways to Wear Suspenders

These Topman Suspenders or braces depending on what side of the pond your in can be a versatile accessory. I put together 3 looks using suspenders for three different occasions. You actually have options on how to wear them for the different events in your life such as weddings, parties, or for just hanging out. 

Estos tirantes de Topman pueden ser un accesorio versátil para todos. Hice tres looks diferentes con los tirantes para tres eventos diferentes. Tienes opciones aun si fuera para ir a una boda, una fiesta, o solo para salir por ahí. 

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Photos by Matt Ramirez

More of 3-Ways:

Bucks

Gingham

The World of Tomek

Shorts- Parke And Ronen | Shirt- American Eagle Outfitters

Blazer- Parke And Ronen | Sweater- A.P.C | Pants- Ralph Lauren

Parka- GAP | V-neck- American Eagle Outfitters

The World of Tomek

Photographer- Joseph Lally

Stylist- Alejandro Lopez

Makeup Artist- Cheyenne

Model- Tomek at Soul Artist Management

Get The Look For Fall III

V-neck sweater- JCrew | Shirt- American Eagle | Tie- American Eagle | Jeans- Club Monaco

Get The Look:

I got a little artsy on the picture above, hope you don't mind. The temperature here in SoCal has been unseasonably warm for this time of year but finally we're in the 60's so now we can wear sweaters. On the last installment of Get The Look For Fall II I wore a tweed blazer. Here my focus is on the tweed tie. I got mine at American Eagle of all places and wear it as often as I can. Partnered with a black v-neck sweater, which every man should have and an olive/ military green shirt it makes for a great modern look. I pair it here jeans but you can easily wear chinos too.

Tome la libertad de tomar una foto un poco mas artistica que lo usual, espero que les guste. La temperatura aquí en el sur de california asido mas calurosa que lo normal pero finalmente hace mas frío y ahora es apropiado ponerse un suéter. En el ultimo post de Get The Look For Fall tenia puesto una chaqueta de tweed. En este post me concentro en una corbata de tweed. Lo compre en American Eagle y me lo pongo lo mas frequente posible. Me lo puse con un suéter negro de cuello v (todo caballero debe tener un suéter negro de cuello v), y con una camisa color verde oliva esto hace un look moderno. Yo tengo puesto jeans pero chinos tambien son una buena opción. 

Details/ Detalles:

Coveting: Spring 2012

The trench coat is always on trend which makes it a classic piece. This season as I was looking around my local GAP I found the Double- Breasted Moto jacket. Its not exactly a trench coat but it has the nice blend of double breasted detailing associated with a trench coat and the edge of the motorcycle jacket. My favorite part was the length, it hits right below the waist. For some similar options the bottom two are from Express and John Varvatos + USA. Images via GAP, Express, JohnVarvatos

El trench coat siempre esta de moda y eso lo hace clásico. En esta temporada en lo que yo visitaba GAP encontré la chaqueta Double-Breasted Moto. No es exactamente un trench coat pero si tiene el detalle de doble botonadura que se asocia con un trench coat y tambien tiene la parte casual de un motorcycle jacket. Mi parte favorita es como me queda de largo, un poco debajo de la cintura. Para otras opciones, las dos chaquetas siguientes son de Express y John Varvatos +USA.