Keep the summer cool and light.

Layer down: Layers are for winter. Stay cool with light tee-shirts, keep dress shirts for only when necessary and keep the $300 jacket in the closet till winter. Don't look like a fool either, keep the tanks for the beach, cookouts and quick get outs.

Colors: Darker colors are for the winter and colder times, during the summer liven up your style with fresh and exciting colors. This is not an excuse to look like a color book, so keep the colors minimal. Remember when wearing colors that "matching" is not key, "pairing" is. Wear colors to complement your outfit and slightly contrast to your skin tone. Lighter colored men can wear colors like baby blue, red, fresh green etc while darker men can wear blue, maroon, brown etc.

Keep it simple: You are not in a rap video, drop the over sized accessories for women and keep it simple with no more than 3 [max] accessories at a time. You know your closet is full of bling, that's good for you now don't wear them all at once. Accessories like the aviators, a simple neck chain and silver/stainless steel bracelets work well.

Be reasonable: Don't wear boots, baggy jeans, scarfs, or hoodies. Unless you have a bad case of hypothermia, wear the right seasonal clothes.

Lighten your scent: Girls like men to smell classy, stylish, confident and light. Lay off bathing in colognes and stick to two to three whiffs per wear. Don't be afraid to mix scents up to come up with your own signature scent. Remember, all colognes don't smell the same on everyone, make sure you test the colognes before buying them. Test for the first note (the original smell with the alcohol), the middle note (5-10 mins later) and the last note (1hr later). The last note is what it will smell like on you. Summer would call for Eau de Parfumes, so keep colognes off the mark for now. For playful scents I recommend Calvin Klein Eternity or Acqua di Gio, for the club scents I recommend Play by Givenchy or Diesel Fuel for life by Diesel.

Stay off comfort zones: You a sneaker head, your bad habits are getting to you. This summer stay lighter with flip flops, wear shorts, and get new habits. Switch up your routine and quit boring yourself out.

You don't have to spend a ton of wad staying light for summer, shop at department stores like Macy's, Marshalls and even some good thrift stores. Stores like H&M, Express, Urbanoutfitters, DTLR and SprtZone sell quality stuff for good prices. All in all, there's money to look good, chase women and buy drinks. Stay a gentleman and knuckles to the summer ahead!



 Add some spruce to your closet and get these fun socks. $8, available at Urban Outfitters nationwide.

A Gentleman Thinks....Money

CREDIT

Ways to Build Credit

It is actually pretty easy to build credit. Try one of the following ideas:

·       Ask your bank or credit union about a secured credit card. You can make a deposit to your account and have a credit limit in the amount of your deposit. The bank takes little risk and you build credit slowly.

·       Use a co-signer on your first few credit accounts. Lenders will consider the co-signer’s existing credit. The co-signer essentially ‘vouches’ for you while you build credit. Note that this is a big responsibility – you can cause major headaches for the co-signer if you don’t pay as agreed

·       Use retailer programs for modestly large purchases like furniture. For example, you may buy a television on the “$40/Month Payment Plan”. Gas station cards may work as well. These programs can be easier to qualify for and they certainly help you build credit. Be sure that the retailer will report your loan to the major credit reporting companies.

·       Get a credit card with any reputable institution that will give you one. Again, you have to make sure they’ll report your timely payments to the credit reporting companies. 

Major Credit Bureaus

·       Equifax

·       TransUnion

·       Experian

Courtesy:  Justin Pritchard About.com Guide. 

Learning the art of flirting

 Start by realizing that every person is a flirtatious being and flirting is something we (even animals) do innately whenever we are interested in another person.This said, half the "problem" is solved. Then begin to work on learning how to convey your feelings in the manner you wish - boldly, funny, goofy, or a combo of everything.
Flirting should be something with your insignia - your swag. It shouldn't rid you of sleep, peace of mind etc, then it's no longer flirting - flirting should be fun, sexy and rewarding for you.

 Remember flirting is about two human beings expressing their interest in one another, allow for chemistry - physical or whatsoever.

There is no way for the other person to pick up your interest if you are not expressing it. Flirting is not in your mind, it's external. Show your interest by using body language. Smile, wink or make gestures. Don't force it. This is not a quiz and no one's judging. I personally prefer physical connection but be mindful of people's spaces and principles. Not everyone appreciates your hand, breath, tongue on them the first time. Some prefer just verbal flirting. Respect people's principles but never sacrifice your style. Flirt in your own way, afterall you're trying to win the person over for you.

Reflection Thursdays: Building your reality through your imagination and vision

One way to "build" your reality is to IMAGINE  it vividly. Einstein said that "Imagination is more important than knowledge" some marketing guy named Roy Williams says that our minds are  far better suited to imagination than reality ANYWAY.

If you could have your life be any way you  want, how would that be?  What would happen in your reality?

We as humans can live almost any life we want if only we decide what that life is going to be, and put our full attention on making that our reality. Use your IMAGINATION to create a reality that you WANT to live in, and then start living there. No one is going to call you up and say "Hey, I am granting you permission to live the life you want... so get to it."    You're going to have to CREATE the reality that you want to live in... and then start living there.