Style

Second 2012 Presidential Debate Neck Wear Grades


Posted by Joel on 16 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment


Second 2012 Presidential Debate  The outlook tonight is short once we get to the debate. The humble blogger is recovering from oral surgery this morning.   The same basic themes from the first debate carry through to this debate. To both debaters’ credit, they eschewed the standard color iconography this debate and switched – Gov. Romney in blue and […]

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MxMO: Being Green – Tequila Gimlet


Posted by Joel on 14 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment


It is time once again for Mixology Monday.  Long story?  Read the previous MxMO post.  Short story – once a month, the cocktail blogosphere has a cocktail party with a theme determined by the host. This month’s theme is “(It’s Not Easy) Bein’ Green.”  Every drink must feature, prominently, a green ingredient. I am sure […]

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Style

2012 Vice Presidential Nominee Neck Wear Grades – Updated


Posted by Joel on 11 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment


In the lead up the Vice-Presidential Nominee debate this evening, I once again turn to political neck wear. This is my pre-game of what I expect or what I think ought to be done for both candidates with respect to neck wear, and why.  I will update the post later with the actual knots from […]

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Style

First 2012 Presidential Debate Neck Wear Grades


Posted by Joel on 03 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment


During the primary season, I would grade the neck wear of all the prospective Republican nominees during each debate.  Tonight, I will continue that tradition with the Presidential Debate.  The grading for Pres. Obama and Gov. Romney tonight will be based on color choice and pattern, the size and proportion of the knot compared to […]

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Food

Jamon Iberico de Bellota at HAM


Posted by Joel on 02 Oct 2012 / 2 Comments


Jamon Iberico de bellota is, arguably, the most expensive ham in the world and constantly mentioned as one of the best hams in the world.  We are talking about a cured ham from Spain made from Black Iberian pigs raised in the area near the Spain/Portugal border It is similar to Italy’s prosciutto.  The pigs involved […]

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Cigars

Ashton Magnum, Classic Series


Posted by derekblaylock on 21 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment


Cigar: Ashton Magnum, of the Classic Series Size: 5″ x 50 Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Total Smoke Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Pairing: I enjoyed a Four Roses bourbon on the rocks. Construction:  The cigar itself had a pretty look to it. It was a light brown, caramel colored, Connecticut shade wrapper. It had a […]

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Sync Menswear Interview


Posted by Joel on 19 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment


A big thank you to Sync Weekly for the interview about menswear & style in this weeks article. You should read it here.

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Style

Fall Fashion Ideas – Matrix, Americana and Prep School – by Corey Lauren


Posted by Bradley Phillips on 17 Sep 2012 / 1 Comment


  Not sure about you, but I’m feeling relieved that Fall-ish weather (er, not 100 degree weather) has arrived.  How creative can one be with their wardrobe choices when melting and suffocating begins as soon as you step out the front door?  One layer of clothing (other than necessary undergarments) was about all I could […]

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Drinks

MxMO Equal Parts – The Hooligan


Posted by Joel on 16 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment


Mixology Monday started 6 years ago as a monthly brain and cocktail exercise among the booze bloggers in the then burgeoning cocktail portion of the internet. Paul Clarke from The Cocktail Chronicles spearheaded it, though as with many things on the Internet, time and attention could not always be maintained.  Paul passed the mantle on […]

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Style

Sport Coat Season is Upon Us


Posted by Joel on 16 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment


It is time to transition from summer to autumn wardrobes. The seersucker is put up until the insufferable summer heat returns.  The summer jackets begin to transition to storage.  Off to the cedar smelling world of out of season attire for these two:       Instead of throwing on another shapeless hoodie or sweatshirt, […]

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