NOT the Comb Over

After a general consensus from women voters:

Men sporting the comb over is really not the most attractive or appealing look on a man with thinning hair.  The look is not fooling anybody or hiding the fact that you are balding.  I know this can be a sore spot for you men.  But you are actually drawing the attention to your bald spot because the hair style is so recognizable and unflattering.  If you're trying to make pieces of your hair stretch from ear to ear, you should probably just get a toupee.  Better yet, just shave it off!  A man can be just as attractive with a bald or shaved head.

A word to the women, don't let your man leave the house looking like this.

Fashion . . . At What Cost?

Living within your means is not only fashionable, but rewarding, satisfying and brings peace of mind.  Too many consumers spend too much money recklessly on a variety of trends, accessories, and stuff- which is okay if you have the financial freedom to do so.  But most of us cannot buy anything we want whenever we want.

I know too many people who love to shop but do so carelessly and unconsciously.  My guess is you do too.  You have to know your limits in life, and that includes financial limits.  You may think life is not fair, but remember the old saying, "LIFE ISN'T FAIR."  You need to stop making excuses for the financial situation you are in and start taking responsibility in order to change them.

Your relationships with your family, friends and most importantly yourself can be destroyed by irresponsible spending.  So ask yourself the next time you find a great hand bag that you really want:  Is this really worth putting my relationship with myself or my family's financial future is jeopardy?

This brings me to my next point.  WANTS are much different than NEEDS.  Some days I think too many people confuse the two words and there meanings.

Real joy, satisfaction and happiness comes from within, knowing and understanding that you are actively participating in building a stronger financial future for yourself and your family.  When you know that you are doing your best, a feeling of content and pride comes from a place deep inside.  When you are able to stand on your own two feet and take ownership for your actions, you will undoubtedly grow stronger from within . . . and that beauty is always fashionable.

"Schmediums"

This topic is a little overdo since my husband and his best friend coined the term "schmediums."  You will find it in the Webster Dictionary under "a man who wears a size smaller shirt than one that actually fits him."  For example, a size medium actually fits you best but you buy a size small.

Add small + medium = schmedium.  I'll refrain at this time from naming any names . . .  

Maybe you men wear schmediums because you are unwilling to admit and face the fact you are getting a little heavier.  Maybe you men wear schmediums because you think it makes your biceps and chest look bigger . . . really men?  Maybe you wear schmediums because you want to show off your abs and a smaller shirt will help you NOT cover torso appropriately.  Belly shirts for men?  Either way, it makes us laugh.

When my husband and his best friend first started laughing at these schmedium lovers, I thought they were a little crazy.  But after observing too many men in this attire, I realize this is a problem that must be addressed and stopped ASAP. 

I can hear Jacob and Jono laughing as they read this blog now . . .

Southern Fashion

OH, IT IS SO NICE TO BE BLOGGING AGAIN AND DISCUSSING ONE OF MY FAVORITE TOPICS . . . FASHION!  Over the holidays, I headed to New Orleans with my family and friends to cheer on The Ohio State Buckeyes at the Sugar Bowl and celebrate the new year.  On our adventures to New Orleans I realized there is definitely a fashion difference unique to the south.  Not all bad, not all good but mostly just different. 

One thing I did notice was alot of married men wearing pink shirts.  I highlight the word married to distinguish the heterosexual men I noted in pink.  Men shouldn't avoid the color pink, but a word of warning: if you can see through the shirt because it is so worn out, I would advise to throw it away.  I cannot understand why men wear shirts with the fabric so thin and worn . . . and ironically wearing a pink shirt.  Is the color pink really that sought after or do these men just care that little about their appearance?  Wives should refuse to be seen in public with these belly busters . . . or consider it their time to go on a shopping spree!

A word of caution... if you are overweight,  gentlemen, reconsider accentuating your belly with bright, neon or light colors.  Or at least make sure the shirt covers all of your belly.  Likewise, let's talk about horizontal stripes . . . no wide, overweight person should be wearing horizontal stripes because the pattern makes you look larger, rounder and appear to flounder.  On a serious note, many people of various sizes have a hard time pulling off horizontal stripped shirts.  Remember, it's always good to look in the mirror at your overall appearance before leaving the house.  *WINK*

I couldn't help but notice the Southern Belles sure dress to impress . . . and do it quite well.  They prowl the streets of NOLA looking their best with long curly hair and very feminine features.  I saw so many great pairs of jeans on those women . . . heck, I saw so many great butts in those jeans!  Even when they tailgate, they wear their high heels and sparkly shirts.  Not quite the way we do it in the Midwest.  The men may wish the women of the Midwest would dress similarly, but I highly doubt if their woman is not dressing that way already, they are about to start. 

I know the Bohemian look is expected down south in the warmer climate, but I have to admit at some point new shirts, new shoes (especially the birkenstocks) and a shave once in awhile is required.  At some point, even the Bohemian look needs a clean cut.

Happily, I did not see any men wearing man capris.  The reason I bring this up is my husband is convinced he is going to wear man capris, forgetting he lives in the United States and not Europe.  Again, I caution you men to think about the impression you are giving before you jump on band-wagon.  Think of it this way, there is a reason some fashion trends do not come to America.  However, now that I think about it, I may be eating my words as my luck will prove man capris will reach the U.S. this summer as the hot new fashion trend!  If asked and only then by my husband, I will offer a public apology if that becomes true . . . or will at least think about it.

By the way, the Buckeyes won!!