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Guys kind of get the short end of the stick when it comes to jewelry (and accessories in general). How to by stylish without looking completely ridiculous? Move too far into cuff bracelet or dog tag territory and you may as well be wearing an Ed Hardy t-shirt that says "royal douche" on the back. Sure, we can rock a wedding (or purity!) ring, an ear piercing or maybe a small (yet masculine) cross necklace, but let's face it, our options for stylish accessorization are just more limited than the ladies.
This is why I got turned on to nylon watch straps. They're fairly cheap, durable, and the perfect combination of rugged and preppy, plus you can change them out whenever you feel like it to match your mood or your outfit. Plus, it doesn't scream "look at me!" And since not everyone's caught on to this sartorial style yet, you can rock this look with the quiet confidence of knowing you're a trend setter, not a trend follower.
I have amassed a small collection of about a dozen different straps and I consistently get compliments whenever I wear them, particularly the striped ones and the neon orange one. They make my cheap-o Timex watch look a lot more expensive and stylish than it really is.
There's several places where nylon watch bands can be found these days, such as
J. Crew (where they're on sale right now two for $30). But my favorite resource is
centralwatch.com, where you choose any five nylon watch straps from a vast array of 90 choices for just $29.95. What an incredible value! They even have straps to match team colors.
Ladies, if you're looking for the perfect, inexpensive gift to amp up your guy's style, pick him up a nylon watch strap. He won't be disappointed.
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You probably haven't heard of
Warby Parker, the new online glasses shop, but they're pretty amazing. They're kind of like Netflix but for eyewear. Founded by four students (and self-professed glasses geeks) who met in business school, the company is making eyewear easier to buy (and a lot less expensive) online. You can browse the selection of high-quality, vintage-inspired, acetate frames on their website and even upload a photo of yourself to see what you'd look like with each of the frames they offer.
But even more amazing, Warby Parker will send you up to five different frame samples for you to try on yourself in the comfort of your own home at no charge! When you decide which pair suits you best, mail back all the samples (again, no charge) and they'll return your pair of choice with the prescription lenses in place. A pair of frames, including the anti-reflective, polycarbonate prescription lenses, is only $95! If you've ever been to LensCrafters or similar eyewear store, you know that a decent pair of glasses can easily cost three times that much.
If all that wasn't enough, Warby Parker also partners with non-profit organizations such as
RestoringVision.org. For every pair of glasses sold, Warby Parker donates a free pair to to someone in need in the developing world.
A few of my favorite frames:
"Colton"
"Finn"
"Thompson"
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OK, so I have a thing for madras plaid, the preppy, colorful summer staple that's popping up on everything from shirts and shorts to neckties, pocket squares, and even shoes this season. I like to think of it as summertime's version of flannel.
Named after its southeast Indian birthplace, Madras the city was founded by the British in the 17th century and officially renamed to Chennai in 1996. Influenced by the tartans worn by Scottish soldiers, local weavers started making plaids out of lightweight yet durable cotton. The real deal is known as "bleeding madras" because of the natural vegetable dyes traditionally used. With each wear and wash, the colors blend to create unique, muted patterns. Nowadays, most madras is colorfast.
The key to successfully rocking madras is to limit yourself to just one item per outfit, and to always pair the madras with simple solids like khaki, white or navy. Keep it casual and cool by rolling the sleeves of the shirt or wearing the necktie loose and slightly askew.
These kicks are pretty sweet, no?!
