Thursday Threads: Happy Hour

By this point in the week, you've had just about enough of work and the weekend cannot come any sooner. Thursday night may not be the time to go for an all-night rager as you'll have to show up for work the next morning, but  it is definitely the time to go to happy hour, kick back and relax and take a load off. Showing up to happy hour in your work clothes isn't against the rules, but you want to come off as "I busted my ass this week, time to unwind".

Here's how you do it: Bring some jeans to work on Thursday (not wear them) and have them in your office to change into once you're off the clock. Whether its a three-piece suit or a sport coat, jeans will still work to add a casual twist to your business garb. Regardless of the fabric, pattern, or color of the jacket you're wearing, make sure the jeans are dark, or else there is bound to be a disconnect in your outfit. As for up top, your discretion is the best option. If you're comfortable in your tie, then rock it; if not, loosen it up a little or just remove it altogether, but keep the the coat on.

For Work:

SuitSupply: $399

Hugh & Crye: $85

TheTieBar: $15, $15, $8 (clockwise from the top left)

Brooks Brothers: $368 The Jeans:

Lucky Brand: $129

Going with something along these lines will get you looks in the office and at happy hour effortlessly. Check in daily for more fashion advice and next Thursday for some great thread combos!

Wednesday Wellness: Feet First

Looking good stems from feeling good and the most important part of your body for managing your mood are your feet. Whenever your feet are sore, all you want to do is sit down and stop everything to relax. Contrarily, a foot massage is probably one of the best feelings on this green Earth. There are plenty of ways to take care of your feet that range from self-myofascial release products to cosmetic ointments, but the best ways to take care of your feet are as simple as getting proper shoes and getting an occasional pedicure.

The right shoes make such a difference in terms of style and comfort. For the price that premium shoes or sneakers go for these days, there is no point in settling for something too big or small or that creates foot discomfort. Ideally, when buying shoes, you're looking for a snug fit around the entirety of your foot and enough room for your toes to lie flat on the insole; when the leather breaks in, you'll feel like they were specially made for your foot. If you need more cushioning, get insoles as opposed to buying rubber soled shoes; rubber soles will wear less evenly than leather and wood constructions and lead to sore feet and worse.

A little fact about measuring your foot that most aren't aware of.

After you've found your fit and know what to get, go get a pedicure. Its unbelievable the benefits of getting one done and its such a relaxing process. I was originally against the idea as an athlete because I was worried they would remove some calluses that prevented blisters from forming, but after receiving one, I swear by it! Your feet will be clean, the nails will be prefect, and all the knots in your lower legs will get worked out. Depending on where you go, this will only run you $40, and for those of you that are hesitant, $40 will have never been better spent.

Tell me you don't want to go get one right now!

If your feet are still giving you problems after that, consult a foot doctor before something serious perspires. Check in daily for more fashion advice and next Wednesday for more wellness tips!

Tech Tuesday: Slimmer Pockets with Silo

So picture you're wearing a very streamlined, expertly-tailored suit...and then there is a huge bulge in your back pocket throwing off the whole thing. A fat wallet either screams "I have way too many credit cards" or "I cashed my bonus check", either way, it looks bad and attracts unwanted attention. Card case wallets can be difficult and fill up quickly, money clips can be unreliable, and Bi/Tri fold wallets don't even come into the picture.

Sometimes the simplest things are the best.

So what is out there to appease all these issues? A new company out of Sydney, Australia by the name of Silo has come up with a great solution to the pocket fat problem. A simple titanium mesh card coupled with a durable silicon band serve to protect and hold tight to everything in your pocket. Both sides can be used to hold cash and cards, but also functions as an iPhone stand, a bottle opener, and as for security, the Silo Mesh Card prevents RFID theft on your cards. All this functionality and all at $40 (I'm pretty sure that the weight in titanium alone is worth more than that).

Help Silo's Kickstarter fund!

Preregistering is currently going on at the Silo company page and I anticipate product shipping sometime during the Summer 2014. Check out their Kickstarter and visit Silo's page for more information. Check in daily for more fashion advice and next Tuesday for more exciting tech!