When the leaves finally start changing colors and the first breaths of cool air raise goose bumps on your arms, it’s time to start rooting through your closet to make way for fall styles. Some men don’t like to shop, and most men have no idea whether they’re picking the right thing, so take it from me: here are a few of the fall fashion must-haves for men. Continue Reading »

The selection of a watch often reflects the lifestyle and interests of the wearer. Often a choice involves a balance of fashion and function, and no single watch will meet every need, Since watches are designed for every intent and purpose, this sampling includes the top-rated and best selling watches in their category today. If you consider a timepiece as an accessory to your wardrobe, a choice of a just a few of these watches would probably suffice to accommodate your pursuits in both business and leisure. Continue Reading »

One of the best reasons to visit Washington, D.C., besides public buildings, such as the White House and the Capitol, or monuments, such as the Lincoln Memorial, are the various museums that partly comprise the Smithsonian. Admission is generally free.

Some of the more interesting museums, of which between three and six can be visited during a long weekend trip, follow: Continue Reading »

Check out these five best-selling non-fiction picks for your late summer reading list. Continue Reading »

As technology marches on, products generally improve in their scope and function. In the case of the latest electric razors there has been a noticeable performance increase that is reflected in recent higher consumer satisfaction ratings. Continue Reading »

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz is the winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. It’s a gritty informative novel of a nerdy sci-fi geek and his family’s struggles in and out of the Dominican Republic. The story takes us through the violent reign of the early 20^th century Dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo all the way up to modern times, traveling through the Dominican Republic to Paterson New Jersey. Continue Reading »

With men’s haircuts being ridiculously overpriced in Manhattan, it’s nice to come across a shop where you can get a cool and modern cut for a reasonable price. Frank’s Chop Shop is one part old fashioned barber shop and one part neighborhood hangout. The overall vibe is masculine without being oafish and sophisticated without being pretentious. The barbers themselves are masters of their craft and are just as versed in rock and roll shags as they are in fades. All this and they offer a reasonably priced straight razor shave to boot! Cool music, tattooed barbers, cute girls at the front desk… what’s not to like? Frank’s Chop Shop is rapidly becoming an essential stop-in spot on the Lower East Side for the modern Manhattan dude.

In the summer of 2008, museums will host a lot more than just sculpture and paintings. When the weather turns warm, museums are a particularly cool destination, especially during the summer of 2008: Continue Reading »

Comfort and durability are no longer reserved for the moguls and the manor-born. A cashmere sweater can befriend every man becoming that must have, year round treasure.

A little appreciateion still goes a long way. A thank you note is a relevant form of communication. Use stationary, a blue or black pen and be creative. And no, an email does not count.