Aztec/Tribal Print for the Fellas!

Okay fellas...we hope you felt comfortable last week incorporating a bit of turquoise in your wardrobe bc/ this week, we're asking you to incorporate 

this ----> 

YES, AZTEC/TRIBAL PRINT into your wardrobe! It's not that far of a stretch really and we will tell you how to simply add in it! With that being said...let's get started!!

LOOK 1: "CASUAL TRIBAL" 

If you notice the gentleman to the left ....you'll see that he has on a pretty casual outfit and has incorporated tribal print into it. With his Teal/Orange/Black tribal print hoodie, he paired some dark gray pants with it and cuffed the bottoms to show off his tribal print socks. To complete the outfit he did a pair of light gray sneakers, a few bracelets, and a black knit cap. 

To get a similar look...try either this Navy Blue/Cream Zip Up Aztec Print Hoodie from ASOS or this Gray/Navy Baja/Tribal Print Pullover Hoodie from Urban Oufitters. Then you can simply throw on a plain white v-neck underneath either one. For pants...go with something like these Berry/Maroon Chino Pants and cuff them. Finish the outfit off with a pair of White Plimsoll Sneakers and you can even do a few of these green bead bracelets ...make sure to cuff your sleeves so the bracelets may be seen. 

LOOK 2: "THE TRIBAL TANK/TEE" 

Our next look comes from Ryan Gosling. He was seen grabbing lunch in a casual tribal print outfit. Underneath his Maroon cardigan, he paired what looks like a gray, tribal print t-shirt. For bottoms, he went with a pair of dark gray jeans and boots. He completed his look with a watch, simple necklace, and aviator sunglasses. We like this outfit, but we are going to tell you how to revamp it and make it 10 times better/more fashionable!

Start with this Oatmeal Based Aztec Print Tee and you can then go one of two routes: 1. Do this Royal Blue Cardigan, this pair of Tan Slim Fit Jeans [cuff them], and a pair of these Purple and Royal Blue Sneakers  -or- 2 Light Denim Jean Jacket , Orange Chino Shorts, and these Light Brown Twill Sneakers. 

LOOK 3: "TRIBAL DRESS UP"

Okay look to the left and you'll notice the young gentleman's outfit to the left featuring a tribal print sweater. He put on a white button up underneath and did a pair of distressed black skinny jeans. Then he completed the look with some black sneakers and a silver chain link necklace. We really love this look and his style in general...[ we stalked his chictopia..lol ] He's pretty fly fellas and we love fly so maybe y'all should check out his looks at www.chictopia.com/Noire!

With that being said, start
 with this Gray/White/Black Aztec Print Sweater from ASOS. Since it is spring/summer time we're going to cater this look to this specific weather so skip the button up underneath. For bottoms, we suggest these White Khaki Trousers since we are going for a dressy casual look with the tribal print. As far as shoes go, do something like these Light Grey Oxfords and top it off with a nice watch like so ----> Black G-Shock Watch or even this Black Will Leather Cuff!

TRIBAL PRINT SCARF. PAIR WITH A PLAIN WHITE
OR BLACK V-NECK AND JEANS!

Well fellas...that was all we have for today's post. We've posted a couple more items for inspiration to incorporate this print in your wardrobe! Feel free to leave any questions or comments you may have! 

TRIBAL PRINT SNEAKERS. PAIR THEM WITH ANY BRIGHTLY  COLORED V-NECK AND JEANS! 

Tribal/Aztec Print Anyone?

Okay ladies...this week's post is going to give you some tips on how to incorporate tribal print into your spring and summer wardrobe...which is a great print for spring and summer time! With that being said...let's get into today's post!

Look 1: "Casual Kim"

Okay...so look 1 comes from Kim Kardashian. She's seen to the left giving us casual, yet stylish..in an Aztec/Tribal Print maxi dress paired with black, gladiator sandals. She didn't do many accessories seeing as though the dress is an all-over print so she kept it simple with a pair of sunglasses and black Chanel, cross-body purse.  This was perfect for what looks like a day of shopping for Kim. The dress is fashionable, yet comfortable which means it's easy to move around in ....perfect for a college student or a mom out running errands!

To replicate this look....while still making it your own.. start with this Black/White High-Low Tribal Print Dress and pair it with these  Black Sandals. SIMPLY accessorize the look with a pair of stud earrings and since this is just a plain black and white look, complete the outfit with this Neon Green Wrap Watch.





Moving on to look 2... "Mixing it Up"

Okay....if you take a look to the right, you'll see that Rihanna has mixed two different prints and it worked out just fine. She just paired her black and white tribal print crop tee with a pair of black and white, burnout striped jeans. As far as shoes and accessories go, she went with a pair of black strappy platforms, stud earrings, black necklace with chain detail, and a couple of bangles. She accessorized her outfit more than Kim did but it was still cohesive.

To get a look similar to Rihanna's...start with this Sheer Birch/Black Tribal Print Top and pair it with these Red Tie-Dye Jeans from Urban Outfitters. For shoes you can do something like this pair of Black Strappy Cut-Out Platform Pumps by Jessica Simpson and accessorize the rest of the outfit with a pair of stud earrings and this Black Leather Snap Cuff.

Now...if you wanted Tribal/Aztec print on bottom and simply more of a dressy look, start with this Cream/Black Midi-Length Southwest Print Skirt and pair it with something like this Sheer Black/Pink Polka Dot Blouse and just put on a black strapless or bandeau top underneath...for going out purposes. Do the same shoes, stud earrings, and snap cuff from the other outfit and you're all set!!

Last look.... "Young, Fresh, and Red Carpet Ready"


Our last look for the post, comes from actress "Fivel" Stewart. She is seen to the left wearing a white/black Tribal/Inca Print dress at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards. She just paired the dress with a pair of plain black pumps and black/white bracelets. She completed her look through a P.O.C (pop of color) with an orange/coral clutch.

This look is very easy to achieve....but you'll still want to make it your own...so start with this West Indies Blue ZigZag Print Dress and do a pair of orange or coral shoes like this pair of Spiced Coral Pumps by Jessica Simpson. Complete your look by doing a Gold Cuff Bracelet and stud earrings.









Well ladies...that's all we have for today's post. We wanted to keep it short and simple yet give you a few cute/fun outfit ideas! Here's a few other ways you can incorporate tribal print in your spring/summer wardrobe below:

TRIBAL PRINT SUMMER SCARF

TRIBAL PRINT BANGLE

TRIBAL PRINT NAILS!!!!

Fall Essential Series: Essential 1 for Men!

Hey Fellas!!! We told you this series was coming and well....it's here....Our Fall Essentials Series!!! By the way this series will last approximately 7 weeks and will cover all the items needed to contribute towards a fashionable fall wardrobe. So....let's get into it!!

Fall Essential 1: The Cardigan!

Now we put the cardigan as a part of our Back to School Essentials- Layers  post but we didn't cover it as thoroughly as we will today. 

• Cardigans are one of the most versatile items that one can own because of the effortlessness it takes for an outfit to go form casual to dressy with just a throw on of a cardigan. 
• They're a layer that can provide warmth while still providing style because we know some jackets and sweaters can be bulky and mess up an outfit. 
• It can be the very thing that will make an outfit/polish it off. 
• They come in many different styles, colors and prints like stripes and vintage.

With that being said....we'll show you some celebrities in cardigans and how to get the same look for less! 

The first cardigan look comes from VintageMahogani. favorite, Chris Brown of course. He is giving us an example of a pretty casual cardigan look. 

He has on a red/black buffalo plaid cardigan layered on top of a plain white tee. He paired the top and cardigan with some slightly cuffed, dark denim cut-off shorts and a pair of gold high-top sneakers. 

We really love this outfit and we'll tell you how to get a similar look!

Start with this Navy/Cream Vintage-Style Cardigan and pair this underneath White V-Neck Tee. For shorts do something like these Taupe/Khaki Raw Hem Shorts and slightly cuff them like Chris' shorts. Then for shoes you can do a pair of high top sneakers like these Black Vans California Waxed Switchback Sneakers or even these lo-top Black Chuck Taylor All Star Slim Leather Sneakers. 

Moving on to Cardigan Look 2: The Dressy-Casual Outfit...

Kanye is seen to the right wearing a plain white tee and a white cardigan with pink, rust, and blue accents. We can't see the bottom of this outfit but he probably had a pair of dark denim jeans and sneakers or even moccasins. 

To get a little similar look to Kanye's...start with this Black/Cream Color Block Sweater Cardigan. You can put this Heather Grey Heathered Knit V-Neck  underneath and wear these pair of Red/Maroon Chino pants. As far as shoes go you can do something like this pair of Black Plimsoll Sneakers. 

For the last look...A Dressy Cardigan Outfit. 

Okay, for the last look we'll be showing you we got a picture of Chuck Bass from a show called Gossip Girl. He dressed his cardigan completely up. If you look to the left, you'll see that Bass is wearing a Navy/Red argyle print cardigan with a pink button-up layered underneath. He then paired it with a pair of grey slacks and we can only imagine dress shoes. He polished the outfit off with a white/navy/red tie. 

We absolutely love the color combination of this whole outfit!

To get a look similar to Chuck Bass' dressy cardigan outfit, start with this Black Button-Up and you can do something like this  Red/Black/Grey V-Neck Tipped Cardigan to put over it. For pants and shoes you can do this pair of Black Slacks and these Charcoal Feathers Canvas Stentorian Oxfords. Then to polish off the outfit go ahead and do a printed tie like this Red/Black/Gray/White Narrow Striped Tie 1 or Striped Tie 2  since you do have the outfit plain black all the way down.  

Well fellas...that's all we have for this post. We hope that we gave you a few nice outfit suggestions you can see yourself wearing and feel free to leave us a few comments! 

Fall Essential Series: Essential 1!

Hey Ladies!!! We told you this series was coming and well....it's here....Our Fall Essentials Series!!! By the way this series will last approximately 7 weeks and will cover all the items needed to contribute towards a fashionable fall wardrobe. So...let's get into it!!

Fall Essential 1: The Cardigan!

Now we put the cardigan as a part of our Back to School Essentials- Layers post but we didn't cover it as thoroughly as we will today.

• Cardigans are one of the most versatile items that one can own because of the effortlessness it takes for an outfit to go from casual to dressy with just a throw on of a cardigan. 
• They're a layer that can provide warmth while still providing style because we know some jackets and sweaters can be bulky and mess up an outfit. 
• It can be the very thing that will make an outfit/polish it off. 
• They come in many different styles like the boyfriend fit cardigan (reminds you of your boyfriend's cardigan and fits a little big but does still cater to a woman's body), a crop cardigan, or just a regular cardigan. 
• They also come in many different colors and prints like cheetah, tribal, and stripes.

With that being said....we'll show you some celebrities in cardigans and how to get the same look for less! 

For this post, Kim Kardashian is providing us with a casual cardigan look. 

She is seen to the left in a plain white tee with a pair of cuffed distressed jeans. For shoes she put on a pair of tan caged Louboutins and kept her accessories simple with a red and gold spiked bangle and silver watch. She polished the outfit with a pink open front, shawl- like cardigan. 

We really liked this look because the outfit was simple and cute without the cardigan but she added another element with the pink cardigan. 

To get a similar look while making it your own, add a print!

Option 1: Start with this Raw Edge V-Neck Tee in yellow and put it under this Navy/Black Leopard Burnout Open Cardigan. For bottoms and shoes you can do this pair of Cuffed Distressed Baggy Boyfriend Jeans and these Black Suedette Booties. To accessorize the outfit, you can do something like this pair of Red/Gold Heart Studs and this Gold Pyramid Spiked Bracelet. 

Option 2: Start this White/Black "Glee" Graphic Tee and put this Red Open Front Sweater Cardigan over it. For jeans do these Black Ripped Mid-Rise Skinnies and finish the outfit with this pair of Brown/Black Leopard Print Wedge Booties. To complete the look just do a pair of simple gold studs and the same Gold Pyramid Spiked Bracelet listed above. 

Moving on to another cardigan look! 

Okay for the second look, we went with this picture of Jessica Alba to the right. She has on a maroon cardigan with a black tank underneath. She paired the cardigan and tank with a pair of belted gray, trouser shorts, black knee-high socks, and a pair of fall boots. She kept her accessories simple and just did a pair of silver hoops. 

To get a similar look to Jessica's start with this pair of Brown Herringbone Pattern Shorts and put this Mustard Extended Basic Tank and Maroon Classic Solid Cardigan with it. As far as legwear put on these Navy Herringbone Knit Tanks and for shoes you can do this pair of Brown/Black Leopard Print Wedge Booties. To accessorize the outfit you can do this Antic Gold/Turquoise Italian Horn Necklace, Gold Pyramid Spiked Bracelet, and a pair of simple gold studs. 

Lastly....a Dressy-Casual Cardigan Look...

Seen to the left, Lo from Laguna Beach and The Hills has on a plain white tee, green tulip-hem skirt, and a pair of tan flip-flops. She polished/ finished the look with a navy/white striped cardigan and a tan belt to tie in the shoes. 

We like the color combination in this outfit and how the fit of the items that she has on flows well. 

To get a similar look start out with this Burgundy Bandage Mini Skirt and pair this White Knit Tank and Black/Tan/Green Striped Cardigan with it. For shoes, do this pair of Brown/Rust Contrast Leatherette Oxfords and accessorize the outfit with this Large Gold Hoops and this Antic Gold/Blue Basketweave Bracelet. 

Well ladies we hope that you got a few outfit ideas that you can really see yourself wearing and you learned the awesomeness (LOL) of The Cardigan. Feel free to leave us a few comments!!

B.T.S.E. #4 for Men!

Hey fellas..we know you thought that we forgot all about your Back to School Essential #4 but we definitely didn't ...so here it is. Like we did for the ladies...we're going to do a brief post for you over layers...meaning cardigans, hoodies, and regular jackets. Layers are pretty much a back to school essential since classrooms can get cold. With that being said let's get into it..!

LAYER 1: The Cardigan

Cardigans are a very popular layering item that almost everyone should have in their wardrobe. We'll be covering the cardigan more thoroughly in our Fall Essentials Series that will start next week. For the basic things we can say about it is that they come in many different styles, colors, and prints. Also, they are a layer that can still be fashionable while keeping you warm. 

An outfit idea for this Black, Grey, and Blue Stripe Knit Cardigan is to pair it with this pair of Tan Woven Pants and a Plain Classic Tee in Mustard underneath to give this outfit some color. As far as shoes go you can do something similar to this pair of Urban Outfitters Canvas Plimsoll Sneakers in Black. Simple!

Moving on to LAYER 2.....A Regular Jacket

Now we know you're probably wondering how can we tell you how to wear a regular jacket...but really it's just a suggestion. Most of the time when you throw on jacket it might not go with what you have on because you just grab it and put it on so you're not cold. For a more put together look...we suggest that if you know you might need a jacket try to coordinate it with what you may have on or chose to wear. 

For instance let's say you went with something similar to this pair of Faded Grey Straight Leg Jeans and just wore them with this Black/White Graphic Tee. The outfit is pretty simple especially color wise...so if you find yourself getting chilly...throw on the Navy/Turquoise Colorblock Zip-Up Jacket and it'll add some color. As far as shoes go...you can do the same Urban Outfitters Canvas Plimsoll Sneakers that were suggested above but do the yellow color to add some more color to the outfit. 

LASTLY...LAYER 3....THE HOODIE. 

Okay we know you're probably wondering the same thing... a tip on a hoodie? ...Well it's not a big suggestion...just that you try to look as put together/presentable as possible with a hoodie on. Also...keep in mind the outfit you wear underneath just in case you get hot and want to take the hoodie off. 

For instance if you went with the Cream/Charcoal Striped Knit Pullover that's shown in the picture to the left you can do something like these Tan Woven Pants and a black tee paired under the hoodie. As far as shoes go you can do a pair of Red Chuck Taylor All Stars. It's a presentable outfit with or without the hoodie. 

Well fellas....that was our brief post over layers and a few outfit suggestions with them. Be looking forward to your last Back to School essential post Wednesday and look forward to the Fall Essentials series we will be doing starting next week! 

B.T.S.E. #3 for the fellas!

Well fellas...we know you've had to wait a couple of days on your post but here it is! Our Back to School Essentials mini-series continues and this week we're coming with item number #3.... JEANS, JEANS, JEANS!! Jeans is something that any student can't go with out because the comfort they give, variety they come in, and the effortlessness it takes to dress them up and down. With that being said...let's get into it!! 

For jeans look number one we went with Trey Songz wearing a pair of "distressed" jeans. He paired a white tee underneath a black jacket and a pair of black sneakers with his jeans. This look is really easy to achieve. A good place to get a distressed jeans right off top is Abercrombie.

To get a casual/campus look with a pair of distressed jeans start with this pair of A&F Classic Straight Leg Jeans from Abercrombie and Fitch and do this White Deep V-Neck Tee from Urban Outfitters. Then layer this Red/Black Checkerboard Shirt on top of the white tee and roll the sleeves up. As far as shoes go, you can do something similar to this pair of Grey Urban Outfitters Canvas Sneakers.

To get a dressy-casual look with this pair of distressed jeans of course do the same jeans and you can do this  Oxford Shirt in White layered underneath this Classic Cardigan in Red. For shoes do something on the dressy side like this pair of Black/Beige U.O. Slim Sole Oxfords.




Moving on to Look 2...Colored Jeans.

Okay moving on to another jean look...Kanye is seen in a pair of colored jeans/pants with a denim button-up layered on top of a white tee. Then he just did a pair of white sneakers to top the outfit off. This look is really easy to achieve and goes to show you guys can wear colored jeans too. After all, Kanye is one of the most fashionable celebrity men out there. 

To get a casual look with a pair of colored jeans start with this pair of Green Social Collision Jeans. Then you can do a white tee like Kanye or you can do a graphic tee/tank like this White Tank with Black Stripes. Then you can do Blue Crate Chambray Shirt for the denim shirt layer or you can do this Levis Denim Jacket. As far as shoes go you can do something like this pair of Black Vans E Street Surf Sneaker. 

For a dressy-casual look with the green colored jeans do the same pair and then you can do a plain black tee layered underneath this Grey/Black Contrast Knit Cardigan. For shoes do something similar to this pair of Grey U.O. Slim Sole Oxfords. 

Lastly...we wanted to show you a look more on the dressy side with a pair of jeans. Pharrell wore a grey blazer with black polka dots on it, a white button-up, and a black bow tie with his jeans. We couldn't see the shoes but we're pretty sure he went with a pair of black dress shoes...oxfords or wingtip shoes of some sort. 

To get this look, start with this Grey Classic Jacket and put this Black Button-Up underneath. For your jeans you can do this pair of dark Levi Denim Jeans and then for a bow tie you can do this Red Cremieux "Natte" Bow Tie. Lastly...shoes... You can do something like this pair of Black/Grey Bed Stu Quarter Oxfords and you're all set!

Well fellas...we hope that we gave you an outfit idea or two that you can actually see yourself wearing. Feel free to leave any questions or comments you may have! 

B.T.S.E. #3 for the ladies!

Hey ladies...we know you've had to wait a few days on your post but here it is! Our Back to School Essentials mini-series continues and this week we're coming with item number #3.... JEANS, JEANS, JEANS!!  Jeans is something that any student can't go with out because the comfort they give, variety they come in, and the effortlessness it takes to dress them up and down. With that being said...let's get into it!! 

Before we start...if you're wondering why Zoe Saldana's picture is so big ...it's for 3 reasons.. 1. She's BADD! 2. Her outfit is so fly effortlessly. 3. We wanted you to see what we see. Lol. (She is a fashion fave of ours!) 

Moving right along... Seen to the left, Zoe has on a green knit pocket tank tucked in a pair of mid-rise, skinny ankle jeans. For shoes she has on a pair of fly...nude studded platform sandals. For accessories she kept it simple and went with a few bracelets, sunglasses, and a tan tote bag (LOVE). Now we'll tell you how to get similar look, one for campus and one to go out somewhere in. 

For your campus outfit..start with this pair of Mid Rise Dirty Denim Skinnies. For your shirt you can do something with print like this Pink/Brick Faded Colorblock Tank that also has a pocket on it like Zoe's. For shoes you can do this pair of Taupe Braided Leatherette Sandals. If you get cold you can throw a cardigan over it! To accessorize the outfit with a bangle like this  Gold Floral Pressed Bracelet and then you can do a pair of studs or gold hoops. You can't forget the bag...like this Beige Pebbled Leatherette Tote Bag to put a few books in! 

Now as far as dressing the jeans up for an event or party you can do simple tank like this Essential Layering Tank in the green/olive color. Then you can throw this Notched Lapel Jacket in the Wine color over the cami. Then for shoes and accessories... you can do this pair of Leopard Platform Pumps from Charlotte Russe to add some print in the outfit and then you can do this Gold/Black High Shine Bangle Set, Gold Chain Tassel Necklace, and a pair of gold studs! 

Moving on to look 2...printed jeans!

In the picture to your right...Danielle Lineker is seen in a white top, leopard print jeans, and a pair of black pumps. She didn't really accessorize the outfit much but we just wanted to show you an example of someone wearing a pair of printed jeans. We'll give you some outfit suggestions to make yours way better than what is shown! 

To get a casual/on campus look start with this pair of Tripp NYC Leopard Jean from Urban Outfitters. For your top you can do this Cream/Black Muddy Waters Crop Tee. For shoes you can do something similar to this pair of Red Burnished Penny Loafers and for accessories you can do a simple black bangle and a pair of stud earrings. 

Now to dress the jeans up you can do Blue Chiffon Batwing Blouse from Forever 21 and you can layer a white cami or bandeau top underneath. As far as shoes go you can do a pair Black Platform Pumps and then to accessorize it you can do the same Gold/Black High Shine Bangle Set listed in the first tip with a pair of large gold hoops. 

Last Jeans look...colored jeans.

Okay for the last look we decided to show you Alicia Keys wearing a pair of colored jeans. Now we know a lot of you out there own a pair but we still wanted to show another option to those who don't and give a couple of outfit ideas. 

Alicia has on a pair of teal skinny jeans with a black and white graphic tee. She layered a black jacket over it and a scarf. Then for shoes she went with a pair of black studded booties. We're going to assume that it was fall time with all the layers which is a perfect thing to show at this time since it is getting a bit chilly outside. 

To get a casual campus look with colored jeans you can start with this pair of Magenta Vibrant Skinny Ankle Jeans paired with Heather Grey/Yellow Distressed Batman Tank. Then you can layer this Oatmeal/Dark Grey Leopard Spots Cardigan over it and for shoes you can do this pair of Perforated Leatherette Loafers in grey or black. To accessorize the outfit just do a pair of silver studs and a simple bangle. 

To dress a pair of colored jeans up start with this pair of Mustard Vibrant Skinny Jeans and this Cream Chiffon Blouse. Layer this Basic Knit Tank in orange underneath and then you can do this pair of Purple Platform Pumps. For accessories you can do a large pair of gold hoop earrings and this Black/Cream Geo Stretch Bracelet to add some type of texture/print to the outfit! 

Well ladies this concludes our Back to School Essentials #3 post on jeans. All the outfits we suggested can be  worn with regular skinny jeans or whatever jeans you prefer, we just wanted to show you something besides that. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns feel free to leave them and we'll be happy to answer them!

B.T.S.E. #2 for Men!

Okay fellas...new week...new tip. We're still in our Back to School Essentials mini-series and this week we are bringing you a back to school essential that we know all of you should have...tees. Whether it be a plain v-neck or some sort of a graphic tee, this item is essential to a college student's wardrobe because of the effortlessness if takes to wear one casually or dressed up. So sit back, relax, take a few notes, and go out and get some tees for your wardrobe!

Tee Look 1: The Plain Tee

Okay...if you look to the left, you'll see Chad Ochocinco in casual outfit with a plain tee. He has on a grey v-neck, a pair of blue pants, and a pair of grey sneakers of some sort. This is honestly the easiest look of this post and just in general that one can achieve. 

Start with BDG Deep V-Neck Tee in white. (Trying to show you guys a different color option besides what is shown) Then throw on these Taupe...almost peach Slim Bedford Chino Pants. For shoes you can do something similar to this pair of Vans E Street Surf Sneaker in Indigo, Creative Recreation Kaplan Sneaker in Grey, or do something different and try these printed Trees Southwest Sneakers. 

Moving on to Tee Look #2...the Graphic Tee

Okay... Tee look number 2 comes from none other than blog favorite, Chris Brown. If you haven't noticed by now we feature him a lot. He's very fashionable and almost everything that we've blogged about he's worn it... and Well! C.B. is seen wearing a graphic tee underneath a light denim jean jacket paired with denim jeans. This goes to show you that you can wear jeans and a jean jacket...the right way. Then he finished the look off with a red fitted and green and red sneakers. This look is fairly easy to achieve, but we'll show you a different route you can go as far as denim. 

Start with this White and Black Printed Tee from Urban Outfitters. Then instead of doing a pair of denim jeans, try something similar to these Olive Chino Pants. For your jean jacket you can do this Jean Vintage Denim Jacket. For shoes you can do this pair of Red Vans Authentic Sneaker or even these Red Chambray Sneakers. 

Moving on to the last Tee look...A versatile/Dressy-Casual Tee outfit!

Okay for this last look, we wanted to show you a look that we consider dressy-casual and one that can be worn with a plain tee or a graphic tee. Kanye is seen to left in a white blazer over his white tee, a pair of denim jeans, and a pair of black loafer type shoes with detailing on them. The blazer and shoes contribute towards the dressy side and the white tee and denim jeans contribute towards the causal side. 

To achieve this look start with a blazer similar to this Heather Grey Knit Blazer form 21 Men. Now you can go one of 2 routes...you can do something like this Plain V-Neck in Dark Green or you can do a graphic tee like this Yellow/Black Dennis Hopper Tee. For pants you can do the same pair with either shirt...something dark wash like this pair of Levi 511 Commuter Series Jeans. Now whatever shirt you chose will determine what shoes you do. If you went with the dark green tee then you can do something similar to this pair of Light Grey McKinley Oxfords or step outside the box and do a printed shoe like these Osborn Classic Conte Oxfords :-) . Now if you went with the yellow graphic tee you can go with something similar to this pair of Black Wingtip Shoes. 

Well fellas...that's all for this post. We hope we gave you some outfit ideas you can see yourself in and you learned the versatility of a plain/graphic tee if you didn't already know. Feel free to leave any questions or comments you may have! :-)

Back to School Essentials for Men!

Hey fellas...this week we are kicking off another series, but this will be a 4 week mini-series over Back to School Essentials. After this series we will be getting you ready for Fall with our Fall Essentials Series. Yesterday we did a post for the ladies regarding comfortable/stylish shoes for those on campus walks. You still want to look fly but don't want to do too much and wear uncomfortable shoes. Well, we'll show you a few pair and how to dress them up and down! So let's get started...

Okay fellas...look to the left and you'll notice this pair of Aztec Printed Plimsoll Sneakers from Urban Outfitters. We wanted to show you something different by showing you a printed sneaker. You can wear this pair of shoes casually and on the dressy-casual side event though they are sneakers!

For a casual look wearing these shoes start out with this BDG V-Neck Tee in the Burnt Orange color. Pair these Levi 511 Commuter Series Pants in the khaki color. These 2 key pieces are that's required to achieve a casual look with these shoes. Easy Right?

Moving on to a look that more on the dressy-casual side. We know it's hot outside so you can do this Urban Renewal Solid Tank Top in the Mocha/Brown color and then layer it under this Green Hawkings McGill Classic Cardigan. It's light-weight so you won't get too hot. Now for a fall dressy-casual look try this Light Grey Button Up underneath this Light Blue Urban Renewal Vintage Cardigan. For bottoms, both top looks can be paired with a pair of dark denim jeans like these.

Moving on to shoe #2...

Okay now look to the right and you'll see this pair of Grey Feathers Canvas Stentorian Oxford. These may seem like they'd just contribute to a dressy look but they can be worn casually too with a change of a few pieces. 

To achieve a casual look with these shoes, start with these Dark Indigo Denim Jeans and you can wear something like this Black/White Crew in NYC Tee or even this BDG 3-Color Blocked Stripe V-Neck Tee in either color. 

For a keep these on the dressy-casual side you can do this pair of Levi 511 Commuter Series Pants in Charcoal or even these Hawkings McGill Chino Pants in Black. For the top half of the outfit you can do a plain white tee layered underneath this Red/Black Hawkings McGill Colorblock Cardigan. 

Lastly...shoe number 3!

If you above you'll see a pair of Tan Converse Jack Purcell Leather Boat Shoes. You can wear these boat shoes casually and dressy with ease.

To wear them on the casual side you can do a pair of dark denim jeans like these Levi 511 5-Pocket Skinny Commuter Series Jeans and a graphic tee like this Obey Genuine Article Tee. Really simple...

Then to wear these shoes on the dressy casual side you can keep the same pair of dark denim jeans on and you can do a button up like this Red Hawkings McGill Solid Pinpoint Oxford Shirt and this Tan Urban Renewal Vintage Cardigan layered on top. If you haven't noticed a nice cardigan and button up can take an outfit a long way on the dressy-casual side. 

Well guys...we hope we gave you a few outfit ideas that you can see yourself wearing and some shoes you would like to purchase. Stay tuned for next week's post as our B.T.S.E. series continues!