#askDRESSED Does Your Collar Have A Name?

How many of you actually knew there was this many different types of collar's to choose from? Personally I hate the button down collars, they are hard to keep crisp for me. 

I would love to try out a "cut away" in the future, but since I don't buy nice oxfords, this may not happen anytime soon.

Final NYC Apartment Hunting Trip

Sky high with jetBlue

 My final NYC trip truly did not turn out the way it was supposed to guys, but that's why I'm a firm believer in everything happens for a reason!

Bushwick, Brooklyn area.

I was originally supposed to be going to the city looking for new leased apartments going in with a roommate but that didn't work out so all I could do was roll with the punches! 

I spent my time in the city this past week meeting up with possible tenants to check out their rooms and their areas. I originally went into this whole sharing a room with complete stranger concept with open arms as far as the location. I learned that I prefer Harlem over Bushwick any day. Harlem is much more gentrified than smaller parts in Brooklyn. I'm all about diversity and Bushwich doesn't really have that. 

Me the Upper East Side

I'm glad I got the opportunity to sleep in both areas that I was looking at. Now I know that I will have to be a Manhattan boy.

I didn't put any money down on the rooms I saw since I will be able to give myself more time to think about and look at other rooms online while I'm still in Charlotte. The whole leaving money with a complete stranger scares me. Since I don't know the person officially I will not be guarranteed the guy/girl will still be there when I move-in. 

Scary, but adventurous!

Hot or Not: Multi-Colored Paneled Blazer

 On the street is citizen Phil Cohen who is rocking a multi-colored blazer. I would like to know what else the outfit included, because this blazer has a lot to take all in.The shoes could have easily made or broke this outfit let's hope the shoes tied everything in together without making it look overdone.

Even more attention to detail you street-style lovers, don't you think it's hot the photo was taken against a red wall?

Event: Olivia Palermo Holiday Styling Affair

 Crowd forms as the event begins in the Top Shop, New York. 

Who else likes these shoes? 

 Olivia Palermo shot by Zabeth Chang while she was speaking to the crowd last night promoting her new site fashion and styling site OliviaPalermo.com.

 Olivia Palermo + Zabeth Chang posing together.

Zabeth Chang + Corn Danzey

Apartment Hunting In NYC Tomorrow!

So tomorrow morning I'll be on my first plane ride since I was little boy, destination NYC of course. After getting off that flight at JFK I'll be running all over town looking at apartments on my checklist. No this is not the big move.

One thing to note is that I will be looking for a ROOM versus an empty UNIT since I couldn't for the life of me get a reliable roommate in time. Yes, I went through THREEEE potential prospects who all said "yes" at some point in time, but eventually all of them flaked!

But since I don't give up, I'll be going in on a unit already occupied where someone will be looking for the fabulous me to fill the empty room ;]

Going into this apartment hunt about 2 months ago I've set my heart on Spanish Harlem so badly, but have yet to find anything "to my needs" in that area let alone Upper Manhattan for my time frame. I'm a little disappointed since Manhattan is my first choice location. From the potential rooms I have lined up for Thursday flight only ONE is in Manhattan and I'm praying I can get it.

All of this constant craigslist surfing better pay off by the end of this week! I want keys to a Harlem apartment is all I'm asking Lord!

Note: 23 days until I'm a NYC resident.

#thestruggle We Call NYC

Cry a little bit in the leasing office but remind yourself that you’re so happy to be here.

Marvel at how expensive New York is, how when you walk out the door, $20.00 immediately gets deleted from your wallet.

Recent Purchase: Fred Perry Tote Bag

 So I finally got a black leather bag like I've been meaning to get ever since I sold my Louis Vuitton Speedy. This bag is Fred Perry and my friend got it for me while he was in New York not too long ago.

I love carrying bags so I need to have a great collection. This is just going to be one of many as I continue to find good sturdy everyday bags.

Andis T-Outliner Trimmer Review

I've been cutting/trimming my own hair ever since I was a young boy in middle school. My brand of choice when it comes to tools are Andis products. I use Andis trimmers and clippers because they are the most recognized by professional barbers and have the highest quality standards. 

Andis 29775 11-Piece Home Hair Cutting Kit

So I was in the market for a new trimmer blade, but the model [above] I had was old and isn't made anymore [if it is, I sure as heck couldn't find it]. So since I had an old model and no where could I find a replacement blade, I decided to just go ahead and upgrade to a new model. The well known Andis T-Outliner [$45-65] which is the best you could buy in the Andis line. 

Review:

The trimmers are phenomenal and a great investment for any man not just African American. The blade comes super sharp and should last that way if they kept super lubricated and cleaned afar each use. I use them for dry shaving and cleaning up my edges. I have to use them everyday since my hair grows back super fast. 

The price is a little  steep for a pair of trimmers, but they will pay for themselves after about 3 months. If you go to the barbershop every other week like I used to back in the day, you will know what I mean. 

Rating: 

5/5 stars

Chanel Exhibit at Mint Museum Charlotte, NC

Here is a great find for die-hard fashion gurus here in Charlotte. NC. I wasn't aware of the exhibit was here since it's not that big. The Mint probably only have about 15 dresses a case of accessories. It was still pretty cool to getting to see real vintage Chanel in person. 

Bump Patrol Review

So here is a product review just for the guys who go through the same problems I have: Razor Bumps. I have coily, thick hair and always get nasty razor bumps. Here is my solution:

Why Am I Moving To NYC??

So I decided when I was about 16-years-old that NYC was where I wanted to live. At that time I had never visited before. I just knew it was a great place that everyone 'makes it big'.