What to Get Him for Christmas: 2012 — by Blake on

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You've done it again, haven't you? Here it is less than two weeks away from the most joyful holiday of the year...and you've...

Run Along Now, And Let the Grown-Ups Rock: III — by Blake on

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A Recurring Segment On Fostering a Refined and Stylish Appreciation for the Modern Musical Arts. When all the bureaucratic nonsense, g...

Buzzing the Tower — by Blake on

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An RAF Pilot getting a haircut during a break between missions, Britain, 1942 When you pick up and relocate, like my wife and I did t...

The Scarf Who Loved Me — by Blake on

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“What exactly do you do, Mr. Bond?”  “Oh, I travel… a sort of licensed troubleshooter.” A month.  Maybe two.  That's how long mo...

So It's THAT Kinda Party, eh?.... No seriously, is it?? — by Blake on

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You've just entered a Halloween Party you could have SWORN said "No Costumes" only to find you're the only Buzzkillingt...

Where do I begin? — by Blake on

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Isaiah asked: I'm 17 years old, and I need to buy my first suit. I am pretty sure I am done growing, so that won't be an i...

GUEST BLOGGER: James — by Blake on

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It's my sincerest honor to introduce you all to my good friend and fellow style enthusiast, James --who in undoubtedly one of the most...

Sorry, You Missed the Ferry to Mamby-Pamby Land — by Blake on

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Young Theodore Roosevelt , 1877 We all have that one friend.  You know the one...the burly, unadulterated testosterone factory that act...

Happy Labor Day, Gentlemen! — by Blake on

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Where the Blazes Have You Been? — by Blake on

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"Attention all passengers this is your final boarding call...we are closing the gate at this time..." And so it was, my frien...

Is 'Out' In or is 'In' Out? — by Blake on

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Vera asked: I prefer the button style [of suspenders], and I'm thinking of sewing the buttons on the outside. Your thoughts on the ma...

My Favorite Shoe of the Summer — by Blake on

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If you're not in Texas at this very moment, go buy a lottery ticket--because you are obviously a very lucky person.  As I write this...

Bless Me Fashion, For I Have Sinned — by Blake on

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The MoG series that presents modern style atrocities and attempts to articulate their heinousness in merely one (usually run-on) sentence. ...

A Double Wedding — by Blake on

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Michael asked : I am attending a black tie wedding in early June.  I have my own tuxedo from 1998 when I married--and yes, with a slight al...

Your Face Called. It's Tired of the Abuse. — by Blake on

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The Single Most Important Tool in Your Shaving Kit is the One That Helps You Keep Your Blood Where It Belongs  If you're easily distr...

How to Avenge the Earth, and Look Killer Doing It — by Blake on

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Three Style Do's and One Transgression I picked up from The Avengers So if you haven't seen The Avengers yet, I'm certain ...

A (Gentle)Man's Best Friend — by Blake on

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Alright, it's time for "the Talk." [ deep breath ]  You see, when a husband and wife love each other very, very much and t...

Your Arms Broken?? Make That Skinny Tie Yourself! — by Blake on

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Two Ways to Rock a DIY Slim Tie Without Dropping Unnecessary Cheddar By now you've probably noticed that those bib-sized, paisley mon...