Located in the heart of the Lower East Side, Still Life hand-crafted this classic tweed newsboy with 100% silk lining.  This & every Still Life creation is taken from concept to production in their Brooklyn millinery factory.

The 1890s look popularized by Portland’s mustachioed mavens is over. This summer, the costume party jumps forward to the Roaring 20s. And, inspired by the summer’s soon-to-be-released blockbuster The Great Gatsby, Brooks Brothers is releasing a collection of retro menswear that captures the spirit of the era. Daddy like!

Originally starting life in the 1970s as the Converse Suede All Star, the One Star Academy has always played second fiddle to the more famous silhouettes from Converse. In comes Inventory, paying special tribute to this under-appreciated model with a premium update featuring tonal suede uppers and rich leather linings. Available in navy and antique white, both are in stock in limited numbers at Inventory.

You can tell right away that the  Ressence Type 3 watch is not your standard timepiece. With no crown or traditional hands on the dial but instead a liquid-filled crystal with convex discs floating in a convex dial, the look of the Type 3 is totally unique & yet it’s still a mechanical watch. The technology is certainly complex but the smooth, rounded look of the display is stunning in its simplicity.

Legendary Celtic baller, Bob Cousy, sported these low-profile steps on the hardwood in the ’50s.  Classic styling, these Lo’s include a canvas upper, molded rubber outsole and an insole made of PF Flyers’ exclusive rigid wedge material which reduces foot and leg muscle strain.  They don’t appear ready for hardcore court action, but they surely will work with a pair of jeans.

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With the arrival of fall (and winter officially at the end of December), our style of dress begins to metamorph from summery cool to wintery warmth, meaning– yes, it’s jacket time!

And for many of your fall fashion needs, take a look at JackThreads.com. JackThreads is a members-only, exclusively priced online shopping community selling authentic men’s apparel, from top-tier streetwear to contemporary fashion brands. Their premise is simple – they offer daily sales on men’s clothes of up to 80% off on what’s hot right now by scouring the globe to unearth the freshest looks and the deepest discounts, all delivered to your inbox.

For this season’s most crisp outerwear styles, they’ve have brought in Kenneth Cole himself to help you spruce up your wardrobe. Here are some of my favorites:

The first one is a fall classic, the iconic Moto leather jacket.  Back in the day, the leather jacket was something only the tough guy ‘outsider’ (the biker, rocker, etc) wore.  Do a search for Marlon Brandon in “The Wild One”, with his perfect black leather jacket. Black is more than a dark color.  It’s also  achromatic, meaning it can lack color. It’s an intense dark tone, one that portrays strength and sensitivity.

4 pockets up front with a Zip-up, zipper sleeves and neck. Priced at $299

Let’s move to something a little more formal.  With a soft wool blend and a sophisticated look, the Rivet Stand Collar Field is as awesome to the touch as it is to the eyes. Two front welt pockets, Single-breasted slit pocket (left chest; vertical) with a Button-up front and at only $99, it’s a no-brainer addition to any fall wardrobe collection.

With deep discounts and trendy fashion, JackThreads brings you black Friday discounts everyday of the year, from clothes to men’s footwear!  Check out this awesome collection:

Each day at noon Eastern Time, they open 3 to 4 brand new sales, combining premium brands you already know with cool up-and-comers you many not. Most sale events last 72 hours and aren’t repeated, so check in early and often.

Coming December 3rd is the results of a recent Nixon and Paris retailer Colette collaboration:  an exclusive version of the iconic Time Teller.  With a limited release of only 100 pieces, the simplistic wrist watch comes in black metal with black face and a camouflage cotton NATO strap.  Each watch is numbered from 1 to 100, and can be had for $126.

Persol Steve McQueen Limited Edition

It can still get pretty sunny in the fall and your eyes can still benefit from some sun protection. And what if your new shades up’d the competition with folding abilities? Here are some examples of the most interesting ones available.  Could these make a great gift?

Persol Steve McQueen Limited Edition

Persol PO0714S  are the most iconic style of the Persol collection. This style was made famous by the actor Steve McQueen, worn in The Thomas Crown Affair as well as his everyday life. Worn by Ewan McGregor in a recent issue of Menswear magazine. It is an easy to wear rounded teardrop frame is specially designed for visual coverage. Patented folding frame folds in to fit into a custom case for easy concealment. The Persol PO 0714S Sunglasses are made of handmade acetate plastic, known for strength and durability. The endpieces feature the iconic metal Supreme arrow (inspired by the sword of ancient warriors) and is crafted by hand. The temples feature the Meflecto system (nylon pieces inserted in the plastic temples) which gives maximum comfort to the wearers by limiting pressure on the side of the head. The lenses of the Persol 714 are made of crystal which gives the best visual clarity and are available in Polarized options (which prevents glare from water, sand or snow). Each frame comes with a black Persol case and a cleaning cloth. $353

Burberry  Brights

British brand Burberry has come out with a cool folding offering – the Brights. Available in a variety of colors, my  favorite bears the brand’s very fashionable and classic tortoise pattern. $271

Prada PR13OS

Another option is the work of Prada: The PR13OS, a manly frame with more rounded lines than Burberry model we talked about. These look cool, but are pricey.  Modern classic with a twist, this tortoise (or black)  folding style with brown lenses adds some functionality to a timeless look.  $375.

Ray-Ban Aviator

We finish off with a classic, the Ray-Ban Aviator. The tubular metal temples have a hinged curve that allow you to fold your sunglasses into a compact size that fits in a unique smaller Ray-Ban lens case. Polarized and Gradient crystal lenses ensure the style and protection that Ray-Ban sunglasses are known for worldwide. $299

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A photo exhibition at the Museum of Technology in Berlin, Germany, some years ago showcased the intriguing and close-knit relationship that the modern man has with the automobile, a complicity not always understood by women.

For years, German photographer Brigitte Kraemer has focused her camera on capturing this intimate but unique relationship, one that can always be witnessed at dozens of racing events and car shows around the world.

The photo exhibition, which showcased some thirty photographs, was titled ‘Mann und Auto’. In it, the author gave credence to an underlying truth: men love machines. Kraemer intruded into a world dominated by men to show that the car is much more than a male hobby or an expensive, utilitarian object.

In her photographs, she immortalizes the passion of man for car, one who spends his free time cleaning and caring for it, not out of duty alone, but out of love, as if it were a child. That ‘proud father’ feeling is reflected in the faces of the owners, as they lean satisfied and proud, on the ‘body’ of their beloved auto. Sometimes this ‘relationship’ pushes the envelopes of parenthood,  since in certain shots, car and man look alike.

Sitting at the wheel, comfortably and confident, really enjoying a fast drive, men are proud to have under their control such a powerful machine.  This becomes a study in contrast with what happens in real life, where the complexity of maneuvering jobs or family relationships become much more complex than a ‘friendship’ with your car.

The boys of Pep Boys know this relationship all too well. In fact, they have one too and help us car-men maintain ours.  The company sells brand name and private label auto parts, and provides select services through some 700 stores in 35 states and Puerto Rico. Pep Boys stock about 25,000 car parts and accessories, including tires, and combined, operate around 7,000 service bays for vehicle repairs, inspections, and parts installations. 

And get this: Pep Boys is running a “The Best Seat in the House” Sweepstakes on Facebook! Enter today and enter for the chance to win a VIP Race Day Experience with Penske Racing’s No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil team in Pennsylvania on August 5, 2012!

The Pep Boys Sweepstakes Grand Prize winner gets travel and accommodations, VIP credentials, a guided tour of Pit Road and seats directly above the Pit Box. AND, there’s more! If you don’t win the Grand Prize, don’t worry! To help cheer on #22, they’ll also be giving 22 lucky fans who enter, a $50 Pep Boys Gift Card. Plus, if you share this with a friend who enters, you can get 22 more bonus entries for yourself. Enter and Win The Best Seat in the House! Click here for contest rules

Also, until May 29th, a contest will occur where one lucky winner that enters “The Best Seat in the House” sweepstakes, tweets out with the hashtag #WinTheBestSeatintheHouse as well as comments on the post on why they want to win the “The Best Seat in the House” sweepstakes will get the chance to win a $50 Pep Boys gift card!

A final note on this subject, a quote: “Stealing a man’s wife, that’s nothing, but stealing his car, that’s larceny.” - JAMES M. CAIN, The Postman Always Rings Twice

Drive safely!!

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Did you know you had a “sex muscle”? No not THAT one! Your pubococcygeus muscle or PC muscle, also known as the “sex muscle”, stretches from the pubic bone to the coccyx (tail bone) and controls urine flow and contracts during orgasm. But get this – having a strong PC muscle can help you have stronger erections and improve ejaculatory control. If that’s of interest to you, here are 3 different routines to try to improve your PC and consequently your ‘performance’ in bed:

PC Exercise Routine # 1:

1. Try to flex your PC muscles at least 100 times or more per day. You can flex your PC muscles during TV commercials, while talking on the phone, when at a stop signs/red light, in the shower, etc.
2. No matter when and where you do your PC exercises, no one will know you’re doing and you’re sure you’re doing a good exercise in muscle PC …
3. DO NOT over tighten your abs.  It’s ok to flex your abs a little, but too much and you won’t get the full PC workout.

PC Exercise Routine # 2:

1. The first thing to do in the morning and before going to bed – Flex your PC muscle 10 times at a moderate pace, rest for 10 seconds and repeat 9 more times, and then …
2. Flex your PC muscles and hold for 5 seconds, rest for 5 seconds and repeat 9 more times and then …
3. During the day is just flexing your PC muscles as often as possible.

PC Exercise Routine # 3 (Advanced):

1. The first thing to do in the morning and before going to bed – Flex your PC muscles as many times as you can in 2 minutes and rest for 20 to 30 seconds, and then …
2. Flex your PC muscles and hold for 2 minutes (120 seconds) and …
3. Probably not be able to hold it for 2 minutes but try to flex your PC muscles and hold for as long as possible, after you finish to hold your PC muscles rest for 1 minute and repeat 4 more times.

Lastly, something to consider is a natural male enhancement supplement.  For instance, for over a decade, Enzyte, the original supplement for natural male enhancement, has provided millions of men with increased erection quality and heightened arousal. Their newest offering,  Enzyte 24/7, is an advanced formula capsule that, taken just once a day, works with your body chemistry for results that intensify over time. It was designed to:  Support erectile function, promote critical blood flow guard against nutrient deficiencies that may impact volume and potency. And now you can get it with a cool $10 coupon.  Bear in mind however, these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Enzyte products should be taken as part of a healthy lifestyle and individual results may vary. Feel free to  ’Like’ Enzyte on Facebook and see what others are saying.

So there you have it, the dirty little secrets to reaching peak sexual enhancement,  increasing erection quality and stamina, and heightening arousal and response.