Fashion For The Guys

Okay, I know I focus on women's fashion, but I do have a past in men's clothing (I worked for an Italian manufacturing company that manufactured for Valentino, Armani, Ungaro, etc.). So I thought I'd do a post that was informative for the guys and fun for the gals!

Guys are always complaining that there just isn't enough diversity in men's' fashion, and I totally agree. Something else that I've heard from guys is, "How come girls can find inexpensive clothing, but all guys clothing is expensive?" So I'm here to not only give you guys an example of a man with GREAT style, but to also introduce you to a couple places that sell guys clothing for reasonable to inexpensive prices.

In my opinion, David Beckham is thee perfect man! Why you ask? Not only is he a fabulous dresser, he always has great hair, he looks good with or without facial hair, he's always very neat, he changes his look and it always fits, he has gorgeous tattoos that work (they aren't a mish mash of crap), he has a beautiful body, he's athletic, he's a fantastic father and husband, he has great taste in cars, annnnd he's rollin' in cash! Oh, and he's British! So here we go with some examples of what I just explained.....

Here are a few stores that are in the area and offer great options for guys at reasonable prices. I did choose pieces that work with David's look...don't be shocked if you like them! HA!

URBAN OUTFITTERS

Standard Denim Roll Sleeve Work Shirt $48

Salt Valley Long Sleeve Wind Plaid Western Shirt $48


Koto Roadster Cardigan $48

MG Black Label Sprint Jacket $158

MG Black Label Full Zip Hoodie $78

BDG Patterned Shrunken Blazer $68

East West Messenger Bag $48

Woven Plaid Scarf $19

Speazy Oversized Beanie $28

Hype Aviators $14

FOREVER 21

Basic Crew Neck T $5.90

Jock Cardigan $16.90


Classic Plaid Snap Shirt $24.90

Striped Hooded Pullover $19.90

Modern Metro Jacket $34.90

Buffalo Check Messenger Bag $23.90

Aviator Sunglasses $5.90

H&M
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GET OUT THERE GUYS, BE DARING!!!

H&M Is Coming to Ventura!

I remember when Ventura was a town people stopped at for gas on their way to Santa Barbara. Now this sleepy little beach town is a hustle and bustle on the weekends (and even during the week) with out of towners and locals. Downtown has a movie theatre, quite a few great restaurants, a pizza spot that's open after hours, an American Apparel, an Urban Outfitters, and now our mall is starting to shape up to a top spot! It started with an opening of a large Forever 21 (which, after all the new remodels, has turned into a small store...but it still works for me), there's a Coach store, and Aldo (which I love), and soon a Sephora and an H&M! Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara don't even have an H&M!!! Woo Hoo for Ventura!

Sephora opens in May and there is no set date for H&M yet, but it's taking over like 3 or more stores, so it's going to be HUGE! Good-bye Abercrombie, hello great shopping for Courtney!

For those of you that aren't familiar with H&M...The first store was opened in Sweden (gotta love those Swedes for Ikea too), today H&M operates in 37 countries and has 74,000 employees in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Canada, and the US. H&M was in New York forever and just in the last few years opened it's first West Coast store in Pasadena and in the Beverly Center. Now there are stores popping up in all major areas INCLUDING little ol' Ventura!

H&M offers great fashion (and quality) at reasonable prices, not just for women, but for teens, men, and children as well. It's fab shopping for the whole famn damily! If you can't wait until the store opens, you can always hit up the two story store at the Topanga Mall (the closest to us). That's were I have been doing my H&M shopping since it opened.