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20150430

On Vacation: 15 Quick Style Tips Day 4 - Thursday 4/30 Edition

10. Disregard trends – Beware of buying something just because it’s “in” right now – stick to what you truly like. A lot of people rush to get in on the latest trend and end up with a bunch of clothes they don’t wear. It’s better to learn to build a versatile and timeless wardrobe first – then bring in your own twists with some of the new fashion. This one tip will save you so much money!

11. Don’t be a sucker for brand names – Before you decide to purchase an item, ask yourself if you are buying it simply because of the brand name or because you love the quality and style. Ask yourself, “Would I buy this if there was no logo on it?”

12. Continually cultivate your image – Invest more time and money into your image. Cultivate your fashion sense. Your style is a huge mode of communication, and is worth caring for as much as your education, career, and relationships. Oscar Schoffler, longtime fashion editor of Esquire once said, “Never underestimate the power of what you wear. After all, there’s just a small bit of yourself sticking out at the collar and cuff. The rest of the world sees what you drape on your frame.” Kinowear Bible

20150429

On Vacation: 15 Quick Style Tips Day 3 - Wednesday 4/29 Edition

7. Never underestimate the power of details – The last thing on is usually the first thing noticed. So mind the details instead of throwing together the main parts of your outfit. “Details” can include a scarf, a subtle pocket square, or the way you tie your tie knot.

8. Invest in a superb pair of shoes – If it’s one thing that women will notice, it’s your shoes. Especially how clean and sharp they look. It’s easy to wash and press the rest of your clothes to keep them looking new, but most guys disregard their shoes. Show that you’re a man of taste by getting a great pair of shoes and keeping them in pristine condition.

9. Fashion Tees with logos – When you’re going around with a big logo on your shirt, you risk looking like a walking billboard. Lose the lame Coca-Cola shirt and go for a classic v-neck tee or something artsy (check out threadless.com). Kinowear Bible

20150428

On Vacation: 15 Quick Style Tips Day 2 - Tuesday 4/28 Edition

4. Pay attention to your supporting pieces - Some sweaters are lean and others are big and chunky. The first rule of thumb is that your top and bottom halves need to match. If you’re wearing a big, chunky, rugged fisherman knit sweater, your bottom needs to be rugged, too. Don’t wear a fisherman’s sweater with a beautiful silk-and-wool suit pant. Instead, wear it with something as casual as cargos or jeans, or dress it up with a Harris tweed blazer.

5. Never go shopping alone – Most of the time, it’s tough to trust the sales people because they usually work for commission. Shop with a friend who will give you their honest opinion.

6. Stay a notch above - Don’t overdo it to a fault, but dare to take some risks. It’s always better to be a little bit overdressed than underdressed in any setting. All you have to do is think about where and who you’re going to be with and just step it up one notch. But make sure you’re not better dressed than someone who is more important in a certain setting, like your boss. Kinowear Bible

20150427

On Vacation: 15 Quick Style Tips Day 1 - Monday 4/27 Edition

1. Fit is King – The most dramatic improvement you can make in your style is to make sure everything fits impeccably. Most guys wear clothes that are too large. Make sure everything you wear is almost hugging the shape of your body – without being tight. Bad fit is an epidemic.

2. Keep it simple – You want a wardrobe that looks great on you, but don’t overdo it. Don’t wear more than three pieces of jewelry or more than three colors. Don’t dress like a rock star unless you’re in a band. If you want to be flashy, a simpler but stylish look would be sporting a black striped dress shirt with a white blazer, a dark pair of jeans, a dressy belt, and your sharpest dress shoes. You could also add a flashy watch or a simple accessory like an interesting necklace, but nothing more.

3. Change the way you see casual – casual doesn’t have to be boring. Have fun with collared shirts, or take some inspiration from those who approach casual a bit differently. Kinowear Bible

20150426

20150424

Friday Flicks: 4/24 Edition - Watch Johnny Depp Play a Terrifying Whitey Bulger In What Looks To Be The Next Great Mafia Movie



Black Mass may finally be the movie that brings Johnny Depp back. This two minute trailer shows a riveting Depp as notorious Boston mobster Whitey Bulger. With piercing eyes that exude evil, this looks to be the ultimate part for Depp, since Donnie Brasco, we’ve been waiting for.
Bulger was caught in 2011 after 16 years on the run. He was sentenced to two life sentences plus five years in 2013, which he is currently serving at a federal prison in Florida.
Check out the gripping trailer below. The film will be released September 18.

20150423

Throwback Thursday - Wear It Like: Tom Hardy Thursday 4/23 Edition

Shop It: Tom Hardy To Play Elton John In ‘Rocketman’ Biopic


tb 1 Shop It: Tom Hardy To Play Elton John In Rocketman Biopic
A. Napolean Subtle Check Suit @ Reiss | B. IRO Ceylan Shirt @ East Dane | C. Skinny Tie Madness Necktie @ Roughly Polished | D. Crockett & Jones Square Buckle Belt @ Barneys |  E. Hey Dude Vinci Brown Brogue Oxfords @ Roughly Polished | F. Blake Green Ingraham Cufflinks @ Roughly Polished | G. Brooks Brothers Gold Plated Tie Clip @ Mr Porter

th 21 Shop It: Tom Hardy To Play Elton John In Rocketman Biopic
A. Paul Smith Byard Wool and Mohair-Blend Travel Suit @ Mr Porter | B. Burberry Cotton Trench Coat @ Style Bop | C. Skinny Tie Madness Necktie @ Roughly Polished |  D. Paul Smith Leather Gloves @ farfetch | E. Rosendahl Arnie Jacobsen Roman Wristwatch @ Roughly Polished

TH 3 Shop It: Tom Hardy To Play Elton John In Rocketman Biopic
A. Gents V-Neck T-Shirt @ Roughly Polished | B. PRPS rambler Distressed Straight Leg Jeans @ Matches | C. Perry Gargano Skull & Roses Necklace @ Roughly Polished | D. Lovebullets Bullet Bracelet @ ASOS | E. Beryllium Toe Cap Oxfords @ Roughly Polished | F. Perry Gargano Leather Belt With Lion Knocker Buckle @ Roughly Polished | G. Kenzo Quilted Leather Jacket @ Matches | H. Perry Gargano Manntacle Cuff @ Roughly Polished

20150422

Wear It Like: Tom Hanks - Wednesday 4/22 Edition


1. J Brand Kane Jeans @ Matches
2. Burberry Exploded Check Scarf @ farfetch
3. Theory Rodolf Stretch Woven Blazer @ Mr Porter
4. Gents V-Neck Tee @ InforMANt
5. Jack & Jones Aviators @ ASOS
6. Lanvin Matte Leather Derby Shoes @ Mr Porter
Sounds: Always This Late by ODESZA @ Amazon

20150421

Wear It Like: Tom Hanks - Tuesday 4/21 Edition


1. Lutwyche Brown Prince of Whales Suit @ Mr Porter
2. Gladiator Contrast Brown Shirt @ Reiss
3. Kingsman Grenadine Tie @ Mr Porter
4. Avallone ANtique Leather Bi-Fold Wallet @ InforMANt
5. Braun Prestige Stainless Watch @ InforMANt
Sounds: Glory Box by Portishead @ Amazon


20150420

Wear It Like: Tom Hanks - Monday 4/20 Edition


1. Chadbourn Chino @ Lumina
2. Officine Generale Blazer @ Mr Porter
3. Vince Knit Sweater @ Matches
4. NY Mets Stadium Cap @ Lids
5. Sailormade Standard Belt @ InforMANt
Sounds: Once by Pearl Jam @ Amazon

20150417

Hang Your Hat: Friday 4/17 Edition - 3,700 Sqft Contemporary Home Made From Shipping Containers

Hang Your Hat: 3,700 Sqft Contemporary Home Made From Shipping Containers
A Dallas architect has taken 14 shipping containers and transformed them into a stunningly modern 3,700-square-foot three-bedroom home.
The home, dubbed ‘PV14‘, also boasts a 1,400 sq ft roof deck that can fit up to 150 people, a 40ft long swimming pool on the ground floor and a 360 degree view of White Rock Lake and the sparkling lights of the city’s downtown. 
Matt Mooney wanted to stay true to the materials that became the foundation for his home. 
Dallas architects Matt Mooney and Michael Gooden have transformed 14 shipping containers into a stunningly modern home 
Dallas architects Matt Mooney and Michael Gooden have transformed 14 shipping containers into a stunningly modern home
The 3,700 sq ft three-bedroom home, dubbed 'PV14,' boasts a 40ft long swimming pool on the ground floor that reflects the two-story glass-paneled tower, also built out of the containers 
The 3,700 sq ft three-bedroom home, dubbed ‘PV14,’ boasts a 40ft long swimming pool on the ground floor that reflects the two-story glass-paneled tower, also built out of the containers
The home also features a 1,400 sq ft roof deck that can fit up to 150 people and has a 360 degree view of White Rock Lake and downtown Dallas 
The home also features a 1,400 sq ft roof deck that can fit up to 150 people and has a 360 degree view of White Rock Lake and downtown Dallas
Mooney wanted to stay true to the materials that  built his home and thus all the ceilings were left exposed 
Mooney wanted to stay true to the materials that  built his home and thus all the ceilings were left exposed
The ceilings have been left exposed and the shipping container gates remained unpainted when they were converted into bedroom doors.
Architect Michael Gooden, who worked with Mooney on PV14, said the designers wanted people to know what they were standing in when they stepped into the home.
Gooden said the house’s walls are made of sheet rock, which would make the home look ‘normal’ if the ceilings weren’t left exposed, he told D Magazine
Gooden said the designers wanted people to know what they were standing in when they stepped into the home
Gooden said the designers wanted people to know what they were standing in when they stepped into the home
Gooden said the house's walls are made of sheet rock, which would make the home look 'normal' if the ceilings weren't left exposed
Gooden said the house’s walls are made of sheet rock, which would make the home look ‘normal’ if the ceilings weren’t left exposed
Because the walls of the shipping containers were removed, Gooden said columns had to be placed around the house to restore structural integrity to the materials
Because the walls of the shipping containers were removed, Gooden said columns had to be placed around the house to restore structural integrity to the materials
Because the walls of the shipping containers were removed, Gooden said columns had to be placed around the house to restore structural integrity to the materials.
Spray foam was also used between the building layers, to provide insulation that the containers can’t provide, according to Inhabitat
But one of the most striking uses of the containers is the two-story, glass-paneled tower that overlooks and mirrors the shape of the house’s long, slim pool, which carries the tower’s reflection.
On the house’s open-floor first level, which is dedicated to entertaining, the polished cement used for the ground corresponds to the sleek steel of the shipping containers revealed overhead.
On the house's open-floor first level, which is dedicated to entertaining, the polished cement used for the ground corresponds to the sleek steel of the shipping containers revealed overhead
On the house’s open-floor first level, which is dedicated to entertaining, the polished cement used for the ground corresponds to the sleek steel of the shipping containers revealed overhead
The upstairs levels are outfitted with maple wood floors to complement the views of the nearby park and lake, which provide a wallpaper for the house thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows
The upstairs levels are outfitted with maple wood floors to complement the views of the nearby park and lake, which provide a wallpaper for the house thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows
Deep porches protect the home from direct sunlight while still allowing natural light to seep in
Deep porches protect the home from direct sunlight while still allowing natural light to seep in
The upstairs levels are outfitted with maple wood floors to complement the views of the nearby park and lake, which provide a wallpaper for the house thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. 
Deep porches protect the home from direct sunlight while still allowing natural light to seep in, according to the Houston Chronicle
Mooney knew he wanted to build a home out of shipping containers 25 years ago, but it was only just recently he and his wife Barbara, a retired nurse, found the perfect spot – in the same neighborhood where they had lived for 23 years. 
A crew of 18-wheelers, with an audience of 200 people, transported the shipping containers to the chosen spot, which is on one of the highest elevations in the city – offering one of the best views.
And after more than two years of design and construction, and a final tour for the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the couple are finally preparing to move into their new home.
Mooney knew he wanted to build a home out of shipping containers 25 years ago, but it was only just recently he and his wife Barbara, a retired nurse, found the perfect spot - in the neighborhood they had lived in for 23 years
Mooney knew he wanted to build a home out of shipping containers 25 years ago, but it was only just recently he and his wife Barbara, a retired nurse, found the perfect spot – in the neighborhood they had lived in for 23 years
And after more than two years of design and construction, and a final tour for the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the couple are finally preparing to move into their new home
And after more than two years of design and construction, and a final tour for the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the couple are finally preparing to move into their new home.
Via DailyMail

20150416

Wear It Like: Scott Eastwood - Thursday 4/16 Edition


1. Simon Miller Copen Washed Denim @ Mr Porter
2. Aspesi Light Weight Hooded Bicycle Jacket @ Mr Porter
3. Bottega Veneta V-Neck Sweater @ Matches
4. Valentino Silver ID Bracelet @ SSENSE
5. Vogas Barcelona Burnt Orange Sendas @ InforMANt
Sounds: Take Me To Church by Hozier @ Amazon

20150415

Wear It Like: Scott Eastwood - Wednesday 4/15 Edition


1. Braun Prestige Stainless Watch @ InforMANt
2. Theory Zack Linen and Cotton Blend Shirt @ Mr Porter
3. La Roca Navy Board Short @ InforMANt
4. Karma Mantra Palm Tiger Bracelet @ InforMANt
5. Tom Ford Gunmetal Edward Aviator @ SSENSE
Sounds: Blessings by Big Sean @ Amazon

20150414

Wear It Like: Scott Eastwood - Tuesday 4/14 Edition


1. Raf Simons Trousers @ Mr Porter
2. Sailormade Journey Double Bracelet @ InforMANt
3. John Varvatos Button Blazer @ farfetch
4. Paul Smith Dot Cotton Shirt @ Mr Porter
5. ACL Black Track Shoe @ InforMANt
6. Mahakala Finger Ring @ InforMANt
Sounds: Wake Up Soul by Sango @ Amazon

20150413

Wear It Like: Scott Eastwood - Monday 4/13 Edition


1. Comme des Garcons Kevlar Navy Jacket @ Haven
2. Marc Jacobs Jean @ Matches
3. Officine Creative 'Build' Chelsea Boot @ farfetch
4. Havana Leather Military Wash Kit @ Sir Jack's
5. Tomas Maier Printed Shirt @ Mr Porter
Sounds: Always This Late by ODESZA @ Amazon

20150411

Saturday 4/11 Edition - Coming Soon: Trailer For HBO's New Show "Ballers" Starring The Rock


HBO is having a good week with the season premiere of "Game of Thrones" Sunday, as well as the trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of "True Detective."

Now a new show slated for a June 21 release has been revealed, and we are excited.

"Ballers", a scripted comedy unveiled by its star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson via tweet this week, is Exec-produced by Mark Wahlberg and his "Entourage" colleague Stephen Levinson.

"Ballers" sees The Rock as an ex-football player who now works as a high-profile financial adviser.


Check it here > > >

20150410

Friday 4/10 Edition | Out and About - Wear It Like: Scott Eastwood


1. Givenchy Cotton Poplin Shirt @ Mr Porter
2. Maison Martin Margiela Lightweight Blazer @ Matches
3. Viberg Leather Lace-Up Boots @ Mr Porter
4. Selected Key Wayfarer Sunglasses @ ASOS
5. Chadbourn Smoke Grey Trousers @ Lumina
Sounds: Incredible by Carnage & Borgore @ Amazon

20150409

Thursday 4/9 Edition | Out and About - Wear It Like: Kevin Hart


1. Jean Shop Slim Selvedge @ Mr Porter
2. Beams Flight Jacket @ Mr Porter
3. Givenchy Stars and Stripes Tee @ farfetch
4. Reclaimed Vintage Pharoah Necklace @ ASOS
5. Maison Margiela Gold Brush High-Tops @ SSENSE
Sounds: Flight Facilities by Clair De Lune @ Amazon

20150408

Wednesday 4/8 Edition | Out and About - Wear It Like: Ian Somerhalder


1. AG Nomad Slim Leg Jeans @ Matches
2. Belstaff Leather K-Racer Jacket @ SSENSE
3. Gents V-Neck Tee @ InforMANt
4. Gucci Woven Panama Hat @ Mr Porter
5. Silvano Sassetti Lace-Up Ankle Boots @ farfetch
Sounds: Stolen Dance by Milky Chance @ Amazon
Stolen Dance

20150407

Wear It Like: Vin Diesel - Tuesday 4/7 Edition


1. Rick Owens Fine Knit Wool Hoodie @ Mr Porter
2. PRPS Demon Jeans @ Matches
3. Gents Long Sleeve V Neck @ InforMANt
4. Hood by Air Zip Combat Boots @ farfetch
Sounds: Flume Deluxe Edition @ Amazon
Flume: Deluxe Edition