Category Archives: Style and Fashion

Melt-Free Summer Lipstick

It looks like I won’t have to shelve my favorite look until October, thanks to Laura Mercier, who it turns out makes that rare, mythical creation: the perfect red lipstick.

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Snag the Royal Family’s Go-To Gear

But, if we have to put up with rain, we can at least do it in style, and for this we can all take a page from the British aristocrat playbook and step into Hunter Wellington boots.

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Shield Your Eyes in Style

After 73 years in business Ray-Ban still knows how to stay fresh, and has been playing around recently with some of their most classic styles, like the re-released, perfectly named Clubmaster frame.

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Etienne Aigner: From Head to Toes

For a shoe that feels unique but still says “take me seriously, I’ll eventually be your boss,” there’s no better option than loafers — classic, comfortable, and versatile, they’re pretty much the perfect shoe for any occasion that doesn’t require either stilettos or galoshes.

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Two Shortcuts to Taming Summer Hair

Staving off frizz and general unruliness is no small task, but in this case a good dry shampoo-flat iron combo will do the trick. Flat-irons can be notoriously damaging if you buy the wrong one, though, so it’s worth investing in a quality ceramic model like this one from FHI, which I’ve come to swear by.

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Ralph Lauren Updates a Classic

When it comes to accessorizing for work, the common wisdom says that it’s important to express your personality or, more to the point, to avoid fading into the beige background of your cubicle walls.

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Moleskine: still classy after all these years

There will always be something much more comforting about planning your life (or even your week) in print, and for this there will never be a better tool than the Moleskine notebook.

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Step into Boat Shoes (and ditch the flip-flops)

The list of reasons to avoid flip-flops in the city is long, gross, and best not dwelled upon. This raises a major question of how to replace this go-to summer footwear, and for this, allow me to introduce you to your new best friend, the Sperry Top-Sider boat shoe.

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Dressing the Part: Summer Blazers

During my crash course in the world of dressing like a grown-up, this BB Dakota blazer has become my saving grace.

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Time For A New Timepiece

Timepieces make you feel like a man. They lend a sense of order and can help you out of a pinch if you’re bartering for your life or trying to win back your money at the poker table.

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