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Splurge-worthy: How to make the final decision on a big purchase

January 25, 2012

How do we strike a balance between affordability and luxury? How do we choose what’s worth the extra coin, and what we should pass on (or at least substitute for a more affordable alternative)?

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The Lean Wardrobe: Using High/Low styling to your advantage

January 12, 2012

I’m a big proponent of understanding basic style rules, and then bending those rules (maybe even breaking a couple) to make them your own. Doing so will help you create a personal style that’s completely yours. The idea of high / low style isn’t a new thing, but if you haven’t yet incorporated the idea of it into your daily life, why not?

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Effortless Gent’s 2011 Must-Reads

January 2, 2012

Here are the essential articles of 2011. If you have to read anything from the past year, these would be it. Plus, a word on growth and a note of thanks.

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(Style) Resolutions for the New Year

December 27, 2011

I’m sure most of you have a set of goals you try to accomplish over the year. Now that you’ve been along for the ride with us here at EG, I encourage you to set some style goals for yourself as well.

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There is no Going Out shirt: How to dress like a real man after hours

December 6, 2011

Okay, maybe in your mind, there is a Going Out shirt, which roughly translates to a shirt with some crazy bold stripes , or a super dark colored shirt with ridiculous embellishment or embroidery (to match that stupid ass pair of artificially distressed boot-cut True Religion jeans), un-tucked (of course!) with the first three buttons undone. Extra points for the sunglasses, over-gelled hair, and square-toed “dress shoes”.

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