Watch This!

Ok...so I'm absolutely IN LOVE with colored watches! I think these designer watches are beautiful but I don't have designer money so I made my mama buy me a rose gold chunky watch from Target much like the middle picture for Christmas and I LOVE IT!

I feel like it goes with everything and even if it doesn't, I DON'T CARE! Gold and Silver are timeless and the rubber bright colored watches are fun and spunky but this is sophistication all the way.

2013 Declarations

I've moved passed making New Year's Resolutions and started making New Year's Declarations. There's something refreshing about that title. I hope that as you're resolving to develop into a better you, that you take time to declare that you are indeed a better you! Brand new mercies are given out to us daily, so...Cheers to a New Year of Daily mercy, grace, favor, forgiveness, joy, peace, and love...

Here are some of my 2013 Declarations:

• write daily: just write something, anything, whatever comes to mind
• take a daily picture of my outfits
• read my daily devotions and spend quiet time just receiving strength from HIS word
• make a daily proclamation over my life: your words have power, use them to speak life
• everyday I will share a smile with someone: people desire acknowledgement
• sing out loud daily: sing a rejoice-filled song into the world
• drink a glass or bottle of water every day

These are just a few but here we go!!!

Lux Tux 5..............

DAY 4: CUFFLINKS!!!

 

                       You may be asking why didn’t he talk about ties next???? Honestly that is the next in line for most people……… Well I LOVE CUFFLINKS. Like socks you are able to be a little more quirky. You can also be luxurious or be traditional and who doesn’t like to be themselves. J So with all the different kinds of cufflinks running around here and there what do you pick?? Don’t worry you really can’t make a wrong choice (IN MY OPINION) I feel that you wear what you like (when it comes to cufflinks). With cufflinks it’s great to have a story. You know cufflinks that were passed down from your grandfather to father. Or you went on a trip and you bought the cufflinks as a memento. Now, don’t get me wrong if you wear your cufflinks with elegance it doesn’t matter what kind of story they have. They will speak for themselves and that my friends it the true point. So why don’t we let these pictures speak…………..

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okay that was quick and easy right? In the words of Cole Suttle AKA DJ Positive Trauma, "That which you hold in your mind is true" so as long as you believe in yourself and who you are. Your fashion will follow.......... Especially with a little help from yours truly!! UNT, Live Life In Style!!!

 

Lux Tux DAY 4!!!!!!

DAY 4: SHOE!!!

Most of the time I start off by saying “What do you want to look like??” or saying “Nothing better is being unique”. Well here is the place to do that one very important thing. I like to say that nothing is easier then putting your personality on your feet but, it’s hard to combine everything into a wonder work of art that you wear. The entire party will see your perspective all from the Jacket, Pants, Shirt, Tie, and Shoes you chose to wear. So weather you want to go Classic Patent Leather Loafer with your Classic Tux. Or you chose my route of the Velvet Jacket with  Bold velvet shoes. You can make a statement no one will ever forget!!! Pics??? Yes I think the time is NOW!!!!

 



 

 

So Christian Louboutin has some really great options for the person with a rebellious nature to the person with a traditional persona. We all can have our cake and eat it too. It really is possible with him. But, if I have to pic he is not on my feet for that great year ending celebration……….

 





 

 

 

 

Let’s cut to the chase you’re a little different. Like 2 Chainz different. LOL!! So why not strap on these shoes on and paint the town ummmm…………. Whatever color you like because you own the NIGHT!!!

 

No for real we could be here all night talking about shoes because there just is no end……… and like my neice says “I’m a little bit mad”  all because I need to sleep LOL!! I have to get into bed but, before I go let me show you one more pair of shoes the ones that will make anyone just fall out!! I like werid things that can almost be are for your feet. Especially for guys because we don’t get to show off as much as the women all the time. So nod to the world and be the top dog in this shoe…… LLIS!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 





Lux Tux DAY 3!!!!!!

DAY 3: Pants!!!!

So now that my computer is no longer playing games with me. We can get a leg up on our Lux Tux situation. (LAME) I had to LOL! I really had to. So let’s talk tuxedo pants. There are always the tried and true black tux pants with the satin outseam. But, can I ask you one question. Why not try something more daring? Why not try something bold?? Just think about a couple of things. One is hem. The other is width. Everything is slim, skinny, or supper skinny. But why not try a nice boot cut look that will give you a different look. If you hate it go slim BUT!!! Make sure it works for you. Then attack the hem. Keep it short. Show a little ankle…… LOL! That sounded so weird. LOL! Off to the Pics.

 

 

 

Go high Hem or normal. Whatever floats your boat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do a color they might not expect from you.

 

Alright that is all that I have for pants this evening. Oh, yeah I have to it keep going...... LOL!!! This New Year ’s Eve is going to be a grand event. Just because you are going solo don’t mean you have to leave solo. Thus the whole point of making sure you are well dressed for the show. LOL!! In the words ON TO THE AFTER PARTY!!!.............Ok ok I'm back lets do a Jay-Z and get “On to the next one….” (dancing and singing the whole song) Cause its “all about progressions”. ROTFL!! I have so much fun.......Good job Swizzy!!! Alright DAY 4 coming right up!!! LLIS!!!

BRIEF DIGRESSION...................

Please let me first apologize for not posting yesterday my computer was being a little wacky. SO I will post 3 separate things today. Let’s get started shall we. We have a plethora of wonderful pieces to discuss. SO OFF TO THE RACES!!! LOL!! While at lunch with some really great friends today we started talking about briefcases. My friend’s father has a wonderful Fendi briefcase and every time I see it I want to do the Rachel Zoe “I DIE”. LOL! To this day I’m still trying to get them to sell it to me. LOL! So here is a small tid bit about briefcases. GET ONE THAT FITS YOU!!!! Nothing says modish YES MODISH like a briefcase. Stand alone among the same black briefcases we see all over the office. Go vintage, go colorful, or go with a pattern. I’m down for anything that makes you even more UNIQUE!!! (If you haven’t learned that yet) Being grown does not mean you have to be LAME!! Hit you town and find attaché that meets your artistic standards. So here are a few ideas.......Enjoy the pics. Live Life IN MAJOR STYLE!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Lux Tux Day 2!!!!!!

Day 2: THE SHIRT!!!

I know you thought I wasn’t gonna make it today huh?? Well YOU THOUGHT WRONG I’m back again to give you another day of Tuxedology. Let’s talk shirts I know I know you think well it’s just a white shirt. But, there are some things I beg you to consider. What type of collar do you want to wear?? Will it be a traditional wing collar, customary point collar, or cutaway collar? Will you shirt be solid in front, pleated, or will the entire shirt have a texture. Will you have orthodox French cuffs to show of those awesome cuff links you will be purchasing (more to come on that…) or will it be an everyday barrel sleeve. These are all things to consider when choosing the right kind of shirt for you look. I give you pictures……….

 

 

 



 

 

 



 

I would use the pleated bib front shirt with French cuffs or barrel if I was going to be in a more Traditional Tuxedo. No matter what be it bow tie or regular tie you can really make a statement with any of these shirts. But, you can also pair these shirts with that wonderful velvet jacket you bought ……. You know that awesome double breasted one that fits like a glove. Yeah yeah now you remember. That one is the one you put with a traditional shirt just to give it a little power…………

 

Now if you were looking to be a little more laid-back. I would suggest going with no tie and this wonderful shirt with black piping. It gives you the detail without the chocking feeling some of you gentlemen get when you are in a tie. LOL!! I would pair this with a nice velvet jacket of any color and black tuxedo pants (more to come on that as well…) J It lets you be the free rebel at the party………

 

Lastly I am really excited because this shirt below is guys pick. (Points at his self in utter satisfaction…LOL!!!) I love the black pleated bib tux shirt. It is so nifty. LOL!! I had to use that word I just couldn’t help it. J No for real though it is one of my favorite shirts. I own one made by Ralph Lauren and I wear it with a regular tie, bow tie, or without a tie and it look REALLY GOOD!! This shirt with any tux will work just get one already OK!!!

First Jackets now Shirts what else can we go over trust me we are not even halfway done!! But trust me when we are through. You will never have to wonder what to wear to your next formal party. Speaking of parties I have to get ready for mine who wants to iron for me??? No no takers OH WELL!! UNT (Until Next Time)!!!! LLIS!!! (Live Life In Style)