It's a modern take on the classic Mexican-American cowboy poncho. The cut is daring but simple. This piece can easily be worn on the street without creating too much fuss. I mean, it looks like a sweatshirt that was cut up so that you lost the sleeves. But at the same time, it's interesting enough that you know that wearing this to fashion week will make you a street style blogger super star.
The only struggle I have about adopting this item into my closet is how I will incorporate this into the rest of my look since. Being vertically-challenged, I'm afraid that this might make me look like a toddler dressed up as a superhero. Not that there's anything wrong with hyperactive imaginations. But it's something I will definitely need to try on and decide at the store.
See you at the sample sale.
YES
This poncho-hoodie hybrid packs a 1, 2, ponch!
NO
Your multi-color woven jute poncho you got from Cancun during spring break many years ago doesn't count. You should have left it on the other side of the Rio Grande.
MAYBE
You have chronic beer belly-itis and you've been wearing black ponchos and smocks to hide your girth. You're ahead of your time.
ITEM # 8
Since the Valentino men's spring 2015 collection is still fresh on my mind and I want to look like a young ethnic Heff w/o the Playmates, these two Marc by Marc Jacob pieces on www.thecorner.com caught my eye.
YES
They are on-sale and it's a good way to wear a trend now versus waiting til spring 2015. This is the secret of a fashion hoarder.
NO
Your real pajamas really aren't the same. The cuts are different. So if you insist, then take your luxury pajama to your tailor and have it taken in so that it looks more tailored and meant for the streets and not your Serta.
MAYBE
You're Julian Schnabel and you can do whatever you want.
What: Alexander McQueen Double Skull Bracelet
Where: www.outnet.com
Price: $182
YES
This would look so cool with a gold watch. Plus, the whole Buddhist beads and fish hook wrap bracelets are #over.
NO
You don't have to be into skulls. There is also a lion version of this bracelet that would be amazing.
MAYBE
Silver is more your speed. That's fine by me. Carry on.
ITEM # 7 (1.28.13)
What: Zara Harem Sweatpants
Where: www.champssports.com
Price: $59
Issue: The new spring 2013 clothes are starting to arrive in the stores and I've started doing my drive-bys to see what I will need to adopt. These Zara sweatpants stopped me cold in my John Varvatos biker boots. As much as I try to like these pants since an iteration of them have been around for several years, I just can't commit to it.
So here is my final take on them and will never mention its existence again.
YES
It's the perfect sweatpants for guys who want easy access
NO
It depends on the guy. Perhaps you don't want to look like you are wearing an adult diaper. Or maybe you want sweatpants you can actually sweat and work out in. These are not for you my habibi (friend).
MAYBE
You don't work out and don't want to put that out even more with a pair of over priced sweatpants that reaffirm this fact.
ITEM # 6 (4.30.12)
What: Classic Nike Cortez
Where: www.champssports.com
Price: $65
Issue: A classic shoe that every man should hoard in their closet. Great with shorts, a casual suit or just life in general, this is up there with the Gucci loafer.
ITEM # 5 (4.12.12)
What: Native American Beaded Bracelet
Where: CrazyCrow.com
Price: $2-$5
Issue: I've blogged before that I wanted to go Native this spring/summer w/ glass beaded bracelets. The problem is that is it too Nava-ho and SemiNOle?
ITEM # 4 (4.9.12)
What: Cartier Tank Solo Watch
Where: Cartier
Price: $2,500
Issue: It's one of Cartier's more affordable time-pieces. Con is that it isn't an automatic and I could get a nicer watch for a little more. But the pro is that it's an elegant, classic and lightweight watch.Only time will tell what will happen.
ITEM # 3 (3.19.12)
What: Printed blue blazer by Joe Fresh
Where: www.joefresh.com (in stores only)
Price: $119
Issue: As a 30-something male, I'm wondering if this is too young or if it's the perfect summer jacket? Things that make you go hmmmm.....???? Fortunately I realized that the cut of the clothes is a little too wide for me.
ITEM # 2 (2.3.12)
What: Colored Shoe Laces
Where: www.welovecolors.com
Price: $1.50
Issue: The issue is that there are so many amazing colors to choose from I don't know which ones to get!!!!
MUST HAVE! Me want one in every color like Rainbow Brite squared.
ITEM # 1 (1.16.12)
What: Galliano Jacket
Where: www.yoox.com
Price: $145
Issue: I'm an avid bike rider and realized that I needed a light colored jacket to keep me from becoming a NYC Taxi casualty from all the black I wear while night riding. The problem is that Galliano is a Nazi loving Greek by way of Britain. I know so complicated. But even though I would never be a part of Hitler's Youth Group since I'm on the tan side of race relations, I do share John's dislike for everyone including those of my own non-descript race of mutt. OMG, I'm a self-hater but a lover of how this jacket looks. So confused.
Current Position: MAYBE
