My Overcoat Makes Me Feel Like a Mobster

Yes. I said it. My black overcoat makes me feel like a mobster. I am officially a tool.

Overcoats are absolutely necessary for anyone (especially guys). You can’t put on dress pants and a dress shirt and rock your little puffy jacket that gets your sleeves wrinkled… not to mention that it looks more casual than your outfit.

If you don’t own an overcoat please pay attention to what I am about to say. Don’t pay $1,000 for an overcoat! Don’t even pay $500. Here is why. I went to Macy’s last year in search of an overcoat and feared that I was going to pay $1,000 for something that met my standards. I could not have been more wrong! I tried on several expensive coats but at the end of the day I left with a coat made by Nautica for around $200. The coat looks just as good as the high dollar coats and I couldn’t be happier with it.

Last but not least, if it’s your first overcoat make sure you purchase black.

Some Guys Are Absolute Idiots

As I was walking back to my office from lunch I stopped at an intersection to wait on the light to change. While I was standing there an attractive white female walked behind me and proceeded to walk across the street that had the right of way at the moment. She got about 15 feet away then this African American guy yells out, “Damn girl you fine. You gots a boyfriend. Uh, you fine girl.” What an idiot! Did he think she was just going to turn around and say “Actually I don’t, would you like to go get a hotel room?”

I also love when guys whistle at females that are out in public exercising. I guess they think by whistling that a secret message will be sent to the females brain making her instantly show her boobs.

If you act like this, you simply do not deserve to be respected.

Paris Hilton and Carrie Underwood

Paris and Nicky Hilton at the Omotesando fashion show in Tokyo. I must say, the pink stockings are hot! Of course this isn't an everyday type of thing... but she is working it quite well. The belt on the dress is in the right spot as well. I have seen lots of females wearing dresses like this and the belt is positioned to close to their chest which either restricts what they have (boobs) are emphasizes what the do not have.
Carrie Underwood at the 55th BMI Country Music Awards yesterday. Don't you hate her ladies? She always looks perfect! I would like to see her without the make-up and see how she really looks.

Sex Position

Our female readership is rapidly growing so I thought I would dig around on Cosmo's Web Site and see if I could find anything interesting. Not only did I stumble on something I found something that made me turn my head sideways and think to myself "people actually do that?" Yes I am referring to the photo above. By no means am I into porn and don't want to publish anything to graphic on this site... but I had to share this with you. Cosmo has designated an entire section on their site for sex positions! If you would like to read about the above position (that I think looks super complicated) click here!

Heroes- "I did it!"

I have never been into comic books or animated movies but boy do I love Heroes that airs on NBC. Actually, I loved the show last year but have only liked it this year. The story line has been all over the place and my favorite character on the show (Hero) has been stuck in the past.

Anyway, Hero came back to the present last night so hopefully in the near future I will get to once again look at my TV on Monday night and say “I did it!”

Vanessa Minnillo

Did you know that Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo have the same birthday? He will be 34 and she will be 27 on November 9. They are in Puerot Rico this week for a little early birthday celebration.

Ladies please take note of this photo. Don't wear a bikini top that makes your boobs look like they are running away from each other.
I must say... I don't think she is that hot.

You Should....

Movie you should see: American Gangster (Great flick! I saw it all by my lonesome on Sunday).

Albums you should listen to: Britney Spears "Blackout" and for the hip hop fans Jay-Z, "American Gangster."

Web site you should share with a friend: www.JustGayEnough.com!

Renaissance Festival

I almost completely forgot to write about this. L & I went to the Renaissance Festival in Charlotte (I actually think it's in Davidson) last weekend! If you have never been to the festival you have to make plans to check it out (3 weeks remaining). The people watching alone is worth the $18 ticket price.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 10-stage theater, a 20-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure!

The knights prepare for a friendly competition followed by a joust.
A guy dressed ast a tre... standing on stilts. He freaks people out when he is surrounded by the real trees on the property.

This was just funny.

Some of the permanent buildings.

More of the grounds.

Your Feel Good Moment of the Day

I just got the following via email and yes it is old news, but it is your feel good moment of the day. Read what is below and then click the link to watch the video.

"He won the competition and with his prize money had his teeth fixed. He is probably well on his way to a great career... Truly a pleasurable e-mail.

READ THIS FIRST THEN CLICK THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM AND WATCH!

This is a story about a guy, a guy like most of us, common, questioning his existences, measuring himself to others, never believing in his abilities or his worth.

Then one day his passion outgrew his fears as he stepped onto a stage, a stage that took him to a place beyond his self-imposed prison.

Watch the faces of the judges as this guy walks out on the stage. You can almost see what they’re thinking as they pre-judge this guy based on his looks and the fact that he's a cell phone salesman.

Maybe this guy stopped believing in what people told him for so many years and ultimately started listening to his passion.

http://www.maniacworld.com/Phone-Salesman-Amazes-Crowd.html"

Energy Level = Very Low

Where is my motivation today? There isn’t much gas in the engine today and I am thinking it has to do with the fact that until 3 weeks ago I was cycling 100+ miles a week and the cold weather, lack of daylight and out of town plans has recently cut my total to 0 miles per week. I plan to start a winter exercise routine tomorrow and hopefully that will help my energy level back up to par.

Magazines Try To Make You Feel Poor

I was recently flipping through a bunch of mens/womens/fashion magazines (research for work) and couldn’t help but notice the great fashion advice the magazines give. Along with fashion advice they show off tons of great clothing, most of which the average person couldn’t dream of affording. Why do they do this? Is the goal to make you feel poor? The article that I read last night that prompted this post showed off a white button down that cost $600. Yes, $600 bucks! They then covered it up with a sweater that cost an additional $400! I won’t even tell you how much the suit costs that went with the outfit. Now back to the white button down. Why in the world would anyone pay that much? If you do, you should stop and realize that your white button down is not what people are noticing about your outfit.

Yesterday I purchased a white button down from TJ Max for $12.99 (reg price $39) and I guarantee you that if I had a suit on, you wouldn’t be able to tell a difference in my shirt and the $600. Females are much better at pulling off discount clothing than men (more options) but it is a practice that will save you a lot of money on essential items.

Sweater Vests Are In

I know you have seen them in stores and are have wanted to purchase one but just wern't sure if they were "in" or not. Sweater Vests' are definately in at the moment. If you wear it over a long sleeve button-up make sure you don't button the top button. Also make sure your pants aren't to dressy for the sweater. I am a much bigger fan of this look than the long sleeve sweater option!!

Online Dating = Having Sex Faster

From Women's Health,

"Women who meet men online may be more likely to have first-date sex, reported a study in Sexuality Research and Social Policy. 30% have sex while 27% do oral. 77% went condom-free."

Now while this may be true don't think you can just hop online and get some quick action. I have to imagine these stats are accurate and the reason is probably because when people meet online there typically tends to be an extended period of time that the individuals exchange emails/talk on the phone. By the time the first date comes around they are very well acquainted.

If you have never done online dating you should swallow your pride and give it a shot. Just think, if you are a guy you won't have to buy anyone a beer to start a conversation and no matter your sex... you won't smell like an ashtray when you are done!

What Britney Spears Spends $737,000 Per Month On

Can you imagine spending $737,000 per month? How about $4,700 on eating out? The breakdown on her monthly financial status is below (from the AP).

"Court papers released Thursday in Britney Spears' custody dispute with Kevin Federline show she spends lavishly on clothes and entertainment, and doesn't save or invest any of her roughly $737,000 monthly income.

Spears' monthly expenses include $49,267 in mortgage for two houses, $16,000 for clothes and $102,000 on entertainment, gifts and vacation, according to her financial declaration.

Although she's often photographed eating fast food, Spears declares she spends about $4,758 per month dining out. Meanwhile, she spends zero on education, savings and investments and gives $500 a month in charitable contributions, the documents said."

She spends more in three days than I make in one year.

RetailMeNot.com

Have you heard of RetailMeNot.com? You basically enter a store name and online coupon codes come up. I just tried two different stores and sevearl coupons came up for each store ranging from 15 - 30% off. Give it a try.

Update: Ever ordered pizza online? Most major chains allow online ordering these days so I thought I would type in "Papa Johns" and here is one of several coupons that came up. Understand some might be outdated but there are multiple to chose from.


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My New Part Time Job

I like to shop. No. I like to shop a lot and it's something I've not been able to do much of lately due to the lack of funds. Along with paying bills I also have an additional fund (high priority for me) that I put money into each month (or try to) and there is typically not much left over for me to shop. In order to fix this I've taken a job with a retailer in my hometown of Greensboro, NC. This is a major chain and they have clothes that are appropriate for both business and casual dress. So in addition to making a little extra money I am also getting a nice discount (30 – 50%) on the clothing that I buy from this store.

Last night was my first night as a “sales associate” and I actually enjoyed the experience. I love to talk to people and this pt job will allow me to do just that. It will also allow me to hopefully prevent a few fashion nightmares here and there. I already knew this but last nights experience really confirmed my thought that women do not know how to wear pants. Well, that isn’t completely true. The younger demo (18 – 30) understands what works and what doesn’t work for their body… but a lot of women over 30 are clueless. If your ass looks bad in them, don’t buy them! So many people fall into the trap of purchasing jeans from the store that they frequent the most because they feel brand loyal and that is a huge mistake. There are tons of jeans made by various companies that I like… but I know there are really only two brands that work for me and that is what I stick with.

Is it hard for a successful “business person” to suck it up and accept that taking a pt job is necessary? Absolutely. I have wrestled with the idea for several months and it was a very tough decision, mainly because I knew it was going to take away from the time that L and I get to spend together. It’s funny how people react when they find out I have taken a pt job. They look completely shocked and for a moment there is this funny look on there face and you can tell they are not quite sure how to react but I just roll with it.

Last but not least, there is something nice about working with a customer that is trying to make a clothing purchase but they just can’t make a decision. You have been in that situation right? You have an item and you just can’t figure out if it works for you or if the color works with your skin tone. I tend to tell people what I really think (politely) even if it means they don’t purchase an item… and I think that goes a long way with customers. Don’t you hate the people that only try to get you to purchase something so they can meet a quota?

Remember the “ass rule” ladies.

What is Dwell?

I just received an email (justgayenough@gmail.com) from Lauren who was letting me know that she recently read this post and wanted to know what Dwell is. Playboy is the best (so I have been told) for porn and Dwell is the best when it comes to modern home design and decor. The magazine is sold at most major book stores and could easily be the modern decor bible.

If you like modern design or are just getting into it Dwell will be an excellent resource. If you like the style of furniture you see in the magazine but can't afford the designer prices you should check out West Elm. West Elm has everything you need to turn your living space into more than just... space.

Kanye West- Good Life Video

This is the latest video from Kanye West. The track is called Good Life. I dig both the song and the video. Enjoy

Outfit - Man Purse - Hair Update

Today’s Outfit: black pinstripe pants and a white button down. Classic.

Man Purse: I woke up with a couple grocery bags below my eyes so I have some Neutrogena Eye Reviver in the man purse today. If you have the bags… purchase the product.

Hair Update: My hair is starting to grow back and I am getting to that fuzz ball point. That means I either need to commit to letting it grow back or shave it again ASAP. Not having hair to deal with is an absolutely luxury!

The Alpha Male

I just read this article on Alpha Males and am sitting here thinking about where I fit in. I would say I used to be alpha all the way... but have learned and am still learning how to use my talents more tactfully. The writer ends the article with the following summary on the alpha male:

"Alpha males aren’t concerned with being liked. This is true in part because they already get enough love from themselves. But they aren’t the only ones who love them; while conducting research for this article, I came across numerous blogs that featured women tangled in a heated discussion concerning the alpha male. Allow me to paraphrase the overarching female opinion on such men:“Alpha Males are jerks. I can’t stand how attracted I am to them.”

The Pumpkins Have Been Carved... Boo

We invited some friends over to do a little pumpkin carving last night. The one that looks like it is mysteriously hovering above all the others is mine. I pretty much leave the seeds and all inside... because I am really not crazy about the slime!

The Proximity Hotel. Stunning!

The Proximity Hotel, one of the greenest hotels in the country is scheduled to open on November 1. L and I, along with two friends stopped by the Proximity, no, let’s call it the Prox. Anyway, we stopped by last night for the “soft” opening and it is a truly amazing hotel. Read this New York Times article to understand why the hotel is such a prized possession for Greensboro.

If you like the modern lifestyle you absolutely must stop by the Prox. From the furniture to the concrete walls to the suspended front desk counter the designers have cut no corners. Speaking of the hotels designers, they sat next to us last night in the Bistro… which will soon be one of “the” places to be seen in the Boro. Don’t think of this place as an ordinary hotel because there literally is nothing else (maybe 1 in Cali.) like it in the US.

After a stint in the Bistro we decided to ask for a tour of a couple of the rooms (around 11:30 pm). Without question the front desk attendant made arrangements and we were off to be amazed. The first of the two rooms was one of there normal overnight rooms and it was stunning. The room looked like it had been plucked from the pages of Dwell and was as modern as they come. The shower was big enough for at least 10 people to have a good party in. The second of the two rooms was a corner room and the floor to ceiling windows provide a view that will make you say “wow.” You must stop by and check out the Prox first hand… as there is no way I can do it justice.

Here is a quick photo tour.

Exterior

The lobbyThis is a very long hall in the Bistro (dining on both sides) that is lined with curtains. This view is from the bar area.
Sitting area that you come to as you are headed to the Bistro on the first floor. You enter the hotel on the second floor.

Hotel room.

A New Sprint Phone... and It's Really Cool

The LG Rumor, a slim and feature-rich device that eschews a smartphone's bulky form factor without looking like something a text-addicted tween would carry. And while we dig the hidden qwerty keyboard—the phone offers the standard e-mail, Web browser, IM, and integrated GPS—the best part is its price, which is expected to be under $100. Look for it in Sprint stores next month.

Guys and Umbrellas

My hometown of Greensboro, NC has been in a severe drought like much of the country but we have been fortunate to get a nice steady rain for the last three days. As I exited the parking deck this morning and was headed to work I noticed mobs of guys not using umbrellas. Is there an unwritten rule that guys can’t use an umbrella? I simply do not understand the concept of wearing nice clothes and getting them soaking wet. If you aren’t going to use an umbrella at least get yourself a decent overcoat.

L and I Took a Trip to Portland, Maine

L and I took this photo (I snapped the shot) last weekend in Portland, Maine. We went on a little camping trip with a couple of friends and had blast. The cabin we stayed in can be seen below.

The cabin has electricity but no heat or running water. Number 1's are done outside but you can conveniently do a number 2 inside on the electric toilet. It takes two hours two turn your ____ to ash. I opted out and waited until I saw civilization.

This is the view from the couch. Rad huh?

Velvet is Hot

The inside of this jacket is just as hot as the outside. This has flavor written all over it!! It will set you back a good $995 though. You can pick it up at Bergdorf Goodman. I wouldn't rush off and pick this up just yet. Most of the major department stores will likely have something very similiar... and if they do not, they will at least have something that is velvet.

Muji

Muji a Japaneese company known for bringing ultraclean aesthetics to everyday items recently opened a 3,000 square-foot store in Mahnattan, its first attempt in the US. They are pretty good at adding a little flavor to items that you typically wouldn't think twice about. They also have some cool products like the wall mounted cd player shown above.

Check out Muji Web site here.

Difference Between Style and Fashion

Style is about fit, proportion and subtle details that will stand the test of time.

Win a $25,000 Wardrobe

How awesome would it be to win a $25,000 wardrobe? I could def trash the Men's Warehouse suits. Click here to get the details. If you win... could you hook me up with a suit?

Jenna Jameson, Need I Say More

Porn star Jenna Jameson modeling clothes by Richie Rich and Trevor Raines. I can only say one thing about Jenna, na sty.

What an Underwear Party Taught Me

I have gone to two different underwear parties. No not where you buy underwear, it’s where you party with nothing on but your underwear. Sound crazy? Loosen up because its not. Before the first party there was a small amount of anxiety because of all the unknowns but that all went away two minutes into the party. I was a bit more reserved for the first party and wore boxer briefs… and I felt like that was a good effort considering how short the boxers were. The photo below is not of me but the Punto Blanco underwear that the guy has on is what I wore to the first party. For the second underwear party I had dropped a couple pounds and decided to step out a little farther and wear briefs. In the world of men’s underwear the selection is very limited. The briefs category tends to have more options which makes the fashion side of the party a bit more fun. I wore a pair of briefs made by Andrew Christian… and man I felt good. Again, a photo is below but that is not me in the photo. The underwear parties were a blast and if you ever get the chance to go to one… do it! You will become more confident in your skin.
Now to the point of this post. Underwear always seem to be a very important thing to females but males really don’t put much stock into the undie category. I think this is a huge mistake. Most guys tend to think, “if no one is going to see them who cares.” That seems like a very valid point but it is the farthest thing from the truth. There is something about wearing nice underwear that makes you feel great. I can’t explain it but I know it is the truth. Do yourself or your guy a favor and go to http://www.skiviez.com and purchase you (if you are a guy)/your guy something out of the ordinary.

PS- Guys, research the Andrew Christianson briefs… they have a little pick me up secret that you will dig.

PSS- I’m getting used to the shaved head and I really like it. I didn't realize how much your hair actually allows you to hide your face. Not having any hair really puts your facial features out there...

Britney Spears Showing Off Her Goods... AGAIN!!!

Are you in the mood for some afternoon celebrity trash? Britney Spears has done it again. Like I have said before, I am not an internet porn but just like you am amused with how stupid female celebs can be. Britney Spears has done the upskirt thing several times... but this time there is nothing blocking the view. To see the 100% not safe for work photo click here.

I totally changed my look

Let’s talk about my hair for a second. I like to consider myself a stylish guy and my hair is just as important as the clothes that I wear. Lately the plan has been to let my hair get a bit longer, especially the bangs. This hair style was really cool in theory but it just wasn’t working for me. Between bike riding and other sports the long hair became a bit unpleasant once I got hot and sweaty. So my haircut was scheduled for last night at 7:30 pm and I didn’t have a clue what to tell my stylist to do. I am one of those sit in the chair and give the person total control type of guys. We talked about going back to the faux-hawk… but I had already done that. It was an awesome hairstyle but I got tired of keeping it tame for the everyday work environment.

All that being said I decided to shave my head. It’s something that I have always wanted to do but was kind of chicken to do. The new cut is very GQ… well minus the big muscles.

Not having any hair is a very weird thing. You feel things on head that you have never felt before. Every time I touch my head its like “wow” there isn’t any hair to mess with. The lack of hair really makes a person’s face stand out which can almost give you a feeling of insecurity for a brief moment.

All and all I think I dig the new look.

Today's Outfit

Black pinstripe pants/pink shirt.

Sienna Miller Nude

I check out several celebrity blogs each morning (it's an old routine that I can't break) and this morning I saw some photos from Sienna Millers new movie Hippie Hippie Shake. I am sure they won't show her fully nude in the movie (who knows) but someone took some photos on the set... which will really piss her off. The photos are full on nude so make sure your boss isn't standing right behind you. Find them here at Egotastic.

Mens Wearhouse Makes Me Feel Blah

I’m 28 and my previous jobs have not required me to wear a suit and tie to work. My current job has a business casual dress code (which I think should be defined by the above photo) so I still do not have to wear the suit and tie which I guess is nice. On the other hand, if I have to dress up in any way, shape or form… I want to look good! Wearing dress pants and a button down is so blah to me. Don’t get me wrong, this is normally what I end up wearing to work but it is certainly not a confidence booster. I own three suits. One was purchased seven or eight years ago and the other two mistakes were purchased from the Men’s Wearhouse (only because I needed a suit ASAP). The older suit still looks good since I have recently dropped a few pounds but the Wearhouse suits simply look horrible. Granted, they served their purpose when I needed them but now I cringe when I have to wear them. They are too big here, to big there and I am not sure what is going on in the crotch area. When I sit down it looks like my region (yes that region) is covered up by a huge bulge of wasted fabric.

Women have it so easy. You can go to TJ Max, find a couple random items and look like a million bucks. A guy’s wardrobe is so limited! Pants only get so exciting and shirts… don’t even get me started. I think I need to make a visit to Nordstrom and get some shopping therapy.