NO!

NO! It is not so hard to get it right. Keith Urban, you missed it by minor details. Shirt and jacket sleeves are too long. Hems on the slacks are too long. Both very easy mistakes to catch and fix. I could say that the scruffy five o'clock shadow with the long messy hair takes away from the formal look but I will give that a pass since I can see that as Keith being true to his self image. But the poor tailoring I will not accept. Sorry Mr. Urban, is a NO! By the way Nicole Kidman needs to take it easy on the botox, she's too naturally beautiful to have that stretched-out-porcelain-doll face. Just saying!  Photo Source: gettyimages

YES!

YES! Justin Timberlake has become - in my opinion - a fashion icon. The one to follow when it comes to perfect tailoring and always dressing appropriately, whether in jeans and t-shirt or black tie. Here he is at Cannes doing formal wear the classic way. The fashion gods will tell you that it is not a complete tuxedo attire unless you are wearing a cummerbund, well JT got it right. Again! Worth noting the perfect fit from head to toe. Is a big YES! And Carey Mulligan's intricate simplicity compliments Justin's elegance. She too got it right! Photo Source: wireimages 

Roll'm Up

As you know, the length of shorts vary from summer to summer. This year there's a slight adjustment to the length of shorts and that is the roll up. Regular shorts this summer will be fitted and above the knee. Then you can go ahead and roll once or twice - choice is yours based on how much leg you want to show. It helps if your thighs are in great shape but then again being in great shape helps with anything and everything, Doesn't it? Photo Source: unknown

Square Simple

Pocket squares have always been in vogue for the well dressed gentleman, however the folds tend to change with the trends of the moment. My favorite fold and the fold du-jour is the square fold. Simple practical and you don't need a video to learn how to do it! Photo Source: ineedmoreties 

Affordable Gradation

Every once in a while I run into a really good bargain on-line and I share it with you. Color gradation is big this season and here's a great little piece that holds up well and is affordable without having to be "designer". Color gradation in some colors can be so overpowering, however in this black and white scale it works quite beautifully. Clothing.net is worth checking out for this and a couple of other good finds. Though, please let it be known that I am not a big proponent of on-line shopping. Only every once in a while; like in this case. Photo Source: clothingnet 

Loafer and Socks

So I prefer to wear loafers without socks, however you can wear socks with loafers. 
The trick is to wear socks that compliment/match one of the colors on the loafers. If one of the colors is white and you choose to wear white socks - which I don't recommend - make sure the socks are solid, not see-through and definitely no sports socks. 
Loafer with socks applies mostly for the cooler months of the year or if you are dressing up the loafers with a suit. Obviously if you are wearing loafers with shorts, then definitely no socks at all. Photo Source: dapperlou

Reinventing Denim

I was not allowed to wear jeans - much less denim anything - growing up. It wasn't until I was twelve years old that my aunt bought me my first pair of Levi's. Perhaps this explains my love for all things denim even today. Dsquared has reinvented the denim shirt a bit by giving a little twist with stripes within the wash. Also love the contrast of the buttoned down collar and distressed look. Clever and simple yet striking enough to get my attention and hopefully yours. What do you think? Photo Source: saksfifth

NO!

NO! In perfect contrast to Josh Duhamel, Mathew Morrison cannot pull off this disheveled/messy look. For one he looks like he's on his way to Rehab. He looks so uncomfortable and tired. Perfect example that not everyone can rock every look. This is one look that is not meant for Mathew. Is a NO! Photo Source: getty

YES!

YES! Josh Duhamel YES! You look great in your disheveled look. What struck me the most is how well balanced this messy look is. From the perfect messy hair and unkempt goatee to the fit of the clothes - not to tight, not to loose - to the choice of white undershirt for that bad ass Cholo vibe. The entire look is working for me. Normally we don't see Josh dressed like this so is a welcome change to see he can look good out of a suit. It helps too that he has the right attitude to pull this off. Is a YES! 
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Your Choice

Friday and the weekend is here. It's hot and it's time to get wet. 
Pool or beach? 
Tan line or no?
What's your choice to be?
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