FALL FASHION TIPS: THE PERFECT PEA COAT

Many that know me know that I am vocal about which designers I dislike and am the first to tell why. I hold back nothing here but make no mistake I am no "hater". For I am the first to tip my Cabbie, spread the word, and let all know about them and their clothing. So here's one I respect.

VANISHING ELEPHANT

A new brand that like a friendly shadow appears in most of the stores that I am carried by. It's a modern sophistication that is a step in front of trends and I fell in love with this Pea Coat.

THE MODERN PEACOAT

1. Notice the slightly sliming fit but still holds the classic look.
2. A sharp collar that has a strip of leather detailing on the seams. You can't really see it on this picture.
3. The military straps on the shoulders is a strong addition.
4. The navy and white flower pin reminds me a bit of Prom the one I used to match  to my date's corsage. Please no comments here you can remove this from the jacket.
5. Complex navy color and an overall great medium weight.

2009 WORLD RECORD!!!! : Largest Toast

THE ARTHUR GUINNESS TOAST,

Every year on Sept. 25th on this day many years ago Arthur Guinness founded the stout we have come to love. The Guinness Company and Friends spread the word across the country with a simple purpose, to create the largest toast in history. Today I checked Sep 25th I checked the results and was stoked on the turnout and yes we did it, actually we destroyed it.

MANY PEOPLE SENT IN THEIR TOAST GOWWW.GUINNESS.COM

THIS WAS MY TOAST

THE STOUT & ARTHUR:

Guinness gets it's burnt flavor from Nitrogen and was founded in Dublin.

THE WORLD RECORD:

Many people worldwide on Sep/29/09 set this record. I was apart of it does this make me a World Record Holder. No gold medal on my neck, no claps, no podium, not going to brag to my friend and mom but I like to think I am. Cheers!!

EXTRA EXTRA BUY A NEWSBOY HAT

The cabbie hat is a must have for any wardrobe men/women alike. For men it adds a pub vibe and a boyish charm all in one lid and for women it adds a street savvy vibe. Guys good news, lucky for us we have more room for error in this fashion element while the women can end up in the Britney Spears train wreck look, we've all seen these cabbie nightmares.  Avoid the classic cabbie and go Newsboy here's what separates it.

TIPS ON BUYING:

1. GO BIG!! - The look is based off of young kids wearing their old man's hat so step up the size no snug fit. XXL Time.

2. SOFT COLOR - Pick a soft brown or charcoal color. 

3. WOOL - A pure classic fabric.

4. GREAT LINING - Find the right one and you'll want to live in it so the inside feel is equally important.

I love the comfort and loose feel it gives it's a staple in my wardrobe and I can't live without mine. Second hand shops can provide some pure gold in this department.

BOCA SNOWBIRD

Recession is here you have a bit of coin to burn why not head to Boca, FL and retire early. Much like the die a young good looking corpse attitude. Be casual enjoy great restaurants, palm trees, excellent customer service, clay courts, and plenty of tom collins. The good life.

PULL OFF THE LOOK:

1. Slightly muted Nantucket Red Pants

2. "Rusty Gate" casual Hugh Simms Tie www.hughsimms.com

3.  Aviators, no socks, and drop some bucks on veneers

4.  Don't forget the pastel plaid sport coat and mix it up with a vertical striped shirt.

5.  Eye candy w/ smarts of course

Have fun with this look even if you don't possess the fashion sense. This look goes easy on fashion blunders. So if you don't have a big fashion sense go wild this is like a free hall pass, girl's get one for Halloween to look sluty we get it for Boca Snowbird. Be aware of the Cougars. Arrrarr. Say hi to my mommom for me too. Cheers!!

Where to Buy:  These were given by Kyle's Grandfather an overlooked fashion stop.

GET THE DAVID BECKHAM LOOK

Don't hate. Appreciate. 

I hear it all the time, "David spends too much time and interest on fashion and not enough on Futbol/Soccer".  I don't know anything about the sport just that I love drinking at the Pub during the World Cup and we suck at it.  In my home court of Fashion, guy has skills. Despite his Mouseketeer voice David pulls off thirties tough style with this look so here's the meat and potatoes on it.

MAIN:

1. Fitted white shirt big sleeve rolls

2. Vintage Vest - Stay away from pinstripes for this look and hit a solid pattern

3. Suit Pants

4. Stompin Boots - Rough and Rugged keep them partially laced and don't tuck under pant leg but leave partly exposed. This takes the Frankenstein look away.

5. Fingerless Gloves - Urban Outfitters has a great solid pair and with a ten dollar price tag a great cheap accessory to punch up that look. Wow "punch" sorry about that. These pictured I have and love.

6. HUGH SIMMS GENTLEMEN JONNY TIE - Tie patch has a skull wearing a Cabbie Hat.

 

FALL FASHION TIPS: "Moonshine Man"

Fall is here so set yourself apart with these quick tips on how to create the Hugh Simms "Moonshine Man" look. 

Approach your closet with a new look and a new approach. Patterns with stripes, stripes with plaids, different weight fabrics, black and browns, who cares!!!!

THE  LOOK  TIPS:

1. Start w/ a bottle of moonshine

2. Mix a plaid stripped shirt with a HS repp stripped tie

3. Suit vest under a beat up military inspired jacket.

4. Penny loafers to show off your hint of prep

5. Vintage brown belt

6. Herringbone cabbie

7. Heavy  denim dark navy jeans

THE TIE

- The Lost Library Tie has a cool repp stripped crest pattern which is big for the season trends. Keep the tie a bit longer to expose the bottom patch on the tie through the vest. The disheveled patchwork, muddy colors, and crest logo makes it a solid choice. www.hughsimms.com

BATHROOM SIGNS DRIVING ME CRAZY!

My all time pet peeve is ambiguous public bathroom signs hands down.  A few beers in at a restaurant bar an Indiana Jones hunt for the bathroom ends up with one final task. No it's not picking the Holy Grail it's picking the right bathroom door. Come on designers this is not the place to express your creativity or wit, leave it to the actual designs not these signs. We've all been stumped for a quick minute trying to guess the meaning of these pointless brain teasers that always correlates to the restaurant/bar theme. Still not sure step aside and wait for someone to make the "public falling down the stairs" like chance for you.