Summer Essential #Two for Men!

If you haven't browsed the site already to figure out what your tip is this week, we'll go ahead and let you know! This week your second summer essential is shorts. This doesn't mean just one pair, we encourage you to have multiple; so check out the looks below and get some advice on how you can wear these ever needed pieces of clothing during the summer!

As we did with the ladies we're going to start you off with the denim shorts. Denim is a must/need in every persons closet, and when it comes to the summer time denim shorts are where it's at. Check out our boy Pharrell Williams, with his lightly distressed cuffed denim shorts. Keeping this look simple he went with a white v-neck, a green belt, and some magenta boat shoes. He didn't do too much with accessories either, just some black shades and a large gold wrist watch. Although Pharrell kept it rather simple when it came to dressing his denim shorts; there is no reason why you can't do a little extra when it comes to wearing them.

How about trying a graphic tee like this one, or a graphic tank with your denim shorts. No one says that you have to cuff them at the bottom, but if you wanted to give them a different look you should try it out. It will allow you to give the same denim shorts 2 different looks. For shoes some low top shoes will work out great. If you're going to do the white v-neck you may do a bright shoe like these to spice up the outfit. And if you are going to do one of the graphic shirts try some neutral shoes.

sn: don't have any denim shorts?..take those pair of jeans that are too short for you now and cut them into shorts! 

Now let's look at some docker shorts. These shorts are normally really bright in color so it's really not too hard to put together an outfit with these. We suggest doing a white v-neck tee as Pharrell did with his denim shorts and a neutral colored shoe. However if you check out Kanye's outfit you can see that you can pull these shorts off with a button up shirt. It looks as though he was trying to pull the whole preppy look off. As you can see he has on a  rain coat along with his button up shirt, but considering these outrageously hot days we've been having..putting one on those on would be a NO NO..lol 

To do a look similar to Kanye's, in this weather what about a short sleeve button up like this, tucked in to some dockers. Overlap this look with a light brown belt to stand out amongst the color of the shirt and shorts. For shoes, as suggest earlier you may do some neutral shoes like these to keep the look together.

Not wanting to do the button up shirt? As always a graphic tee or white v-neck will work out grand! ;)    


Last but not least let's check out some dressy shorts. When it comes to material these shorts are normally a light linen fabric which keeps you pretty cool when it comes to these hot summer days!
We have Johannes Huebl wearing some white light knit shorts. His look is more on the dressed up side and this is done by the other pieces that are put with the shorts. First off, he has on a dark blue button up shirt and for shoes he has on some brown suede dress shoes. Cuffing the sleeves on the shirt really add some flare to this look. His accessories only go as far as some black ray bans. Overall, he kept it rather simple..yet the outfit is dressy enough to go to an event in.

For yourself what if you tried on some shorts like these ones, or these. Take one of your darker colored button-ups from the closet and roll up the sleeves. For shoes, try something similar to these. Mr. Huebl kept his look really simple, so to take it a step further what if you threw on a vest over the shirt? And maybe put on a necklace similar to this one?
We suggest these items just because we envision this outfit being something that you would wear to a night event. Also, we don't expect to see anyone in the middle of the day when it's around one hundred&3 out wearing a long sleeve button up and a vest on top of that. Unless of course your plans were to pass out on the side of the street? o_O lol

Johannes' outfit looks very similar to our friend Tarricke's outfit from his Feature Friday! Great outfit idea Tarricke your looking like one of the celebs..Call us biased but we like yours better Tarricke! =)

Alright, so hopefully this was not an information overload for you guys out there! Did you find something that was of use to you or anything that caught your attention? Leave us some feedback below in the comment section! Thanks again for all the support!

Feature Friday: Tarricke

1. Do you think you have a unique style?
• A unique style, no—a style based on mood, definitely. 

2. If yes, what's unique about it?
• Having a style that is based on mood best defines me, simply because I wear anything based on how I feel. I know how to dress it up or how to have a cargo and flip-flops kind of day.

3. Describe your style.
• My style after much consideration could best be described as ‘Modern Relaxed.’ I try to keep up to date with the latest trends and clothes—but not to copy what everyone else is wearing. I hate looking for bargains and long lines—I don’t mind paying that extra $ to get in and out of a store with exactly what I want. Why look around when you can get the real thing…right? Well, that’s me. (fans off the computer lol)

4. What would you wear on a casual day vs. a party?
• On a casual day, you can almost always find me in a v-neck from Gap or Banana with khaki or dark washed Jeans. I like the khaki jeans because you can dress up or dress down. To a party I will more likely have on either slacks with a blazer and buttoned down shirt, no tie. Or a Banana/Brooks Brothers blazer with jeans and loafers. 

5. What 5 items of clothing are a must have for you if you were stuck on an island and why?
• If I were stuck on an island and had to have 5 pieces of clothing…only. I would need: khaki pants, cargo shorts, orange v-neck, flip-flops and shades. 

6. What do you like to see the opposite sex wear?
• It’s appealing to my eye when girls wear blazers, shorts and heels…nothing underneath the blazer, have it buttoned with a bra…you get what I’m saying-and the red bottom shoes, I mean…It aint trickin’ if you got it, right? Have you seen that style around? Bring it back, bring it back…ayeee. Okay. (lol...dying laughing while secretly jammin')

 7. Do you look to anyone for style inspiration? If yes, who and why?
• No. I can’t say that I’ve been inspired by anyone for my style. I do go through catalogs monthly from Fossil, Michael Kors, Gap and Banana Republic. I then use a few of those ideas to determine a specific outfit or ‘mood change’.

8. What is your favorite store to shop at and why?
• If you know me, then you know I just can’t choose ONE store. I am a compulsive shopper, and I have come to terms with that. So, please don’t take anything I say to heart-I turn into @PHirstClaZZ when it comes to clothes and spending money. My top two stores would have to be Brooks Brothers and Carolina Herrera. Give me 5 grand and I promise it won’t be enough. (o_O we wish we had money like that...working on it though ;)

9. Do you think a lot of money is essential when it comes to style? why or why not?
• When it comes to style, in this day and age, ‘a lot of money’ is not a requirement. However, (don’t you just hate that)…for me, I will not shop for or buy anything if I know someone else on campus or close by will be wearing the same thing. Therefore, I tend to do my shopping either in Canada, Grand Cayman or Miami-so in short, money is essential if you want to have your thing and not be compared to anyone else. Or what I like to do is buy my clothing for full price at the Oklahoma Malls when they first hit shelves…wear it for a while then others will start wearing it a month or two later when I’ve already put it up. 

10. How do you feel about being selected to be on Vintage Mahogani 's Feature Friday ?
• I had tons of fun and am awaiting the Winter blogs. You guys are off to an amazing start! Keep it going. I had fun on the shoot and with the interview. Don’t take anything I have said to heart—I’m all about having fun, laughing and being carefree, the alter ego PHirstClaZZ might seem a bit non-chalant and snappy, but he means well. Have a blessed PHriday!

Hat: Straw fedora from (Gap)
Watch: White Flight Chronograph Silver Dial (Fossil)
Shades: Black (Prada)
Shirt: Dark-wash denim button down (Gap)
Undershirt: Tangerine v-neck (Banana Republic)
Jeans: White Regular Fit (Daniel Cremieux)
Shoes: Burgundy Round Toe (Johnston & Murphy)

We just wanted to thank you Tarricke for taking time out of your busy schedule to help us out! You did an  amazing  job for us and it turned out great! 

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