Celebrity Saturday: Channing Tatum

Get your copy of GQ and catch up on your summer style!

This star got his first movie bid at the start of the millennium with dance flick, Step Up. Since then he has starred in everything from romantic dramas to action comedies and has yet to falter in any of his performances. Tatum's upcoming role in Jupiter Ascending is gearing up to either be a complete dud or a bona fide blockbuster, I'm hoping for the later. This month's cover of GQ features the actor, highlighting a rugged summer look for the actor, but he has a much more dynamic look than that. I believe he is one of those chameleons, being able to adopt and own any style; I guess with a physique like that, anything is doable. If you can't take on every look like so, at least have two or three go to's that you know work.

Check in tomorrow for the recap of the week's topics and next Saturday for more stylish celebrity influence!

Friday Faux Pas: Inconsiderate Shopping

So this is admittedly a reactive post in response to my dealings with two mothers, their husbands, and all 5 of their children. Complaining is not something I like to do and therefore hold it back whenever possible, but today will have to be the exception.

Only 30 minutes upon arriving to work, these two mothers calmly walked into the store, a false front to what was about to come. Almost methodically, they managed to go through every neat stack of shirts and shorts, until what used to be a well merchandised store looked like a hurricane and tsunami hit all at once. And to add insult to injury, both mothers were very insistent on me checking for inventory in the stockroom even after I assured them that all sizes were on the floor.

Remember that cardinal rule, don't mess with people who make your food, well this is probably a step below that. No matter what store you're in, the sales professional helping is acting gate keeper and key master to their brand and if you want in on their stuff, then you best be polite and trust that they know what they're doing, unless they've demonstrated otherwise, in which case you can still be patient and polite. This topic may not have a direct impact on your style, but I believe the indirect ramifications of being an asshole on your style are much greater than that of committing any of my previously mentioned Fashion faux pas.

Check in tomorrow for a stylish celebrity influence and next Friday for another edition of my Fashion Faux Pas!

Threads for Thought: Utility Shorts

Yeah, yeah. Warm weather means the chance to change it up from jeans, chinos, and all other form of pants to your shorts which have been collecting dust over the course of the long winter. However, the monotony of the short game is very clear, only really differing slightly from brand to brand, with little adventure into new short-legged horizons.

These are utility shorts, get to know them.

The upcoming months will have a plethora of cargo pants, a hot trend this upcoming season, but for those of you looking to get a jump start on pre-fall, utility shorts will be your savior. Previous iterations were essentially just cargo shorts, with bulging pockets and baggy silhouettes, but designers have taken heed to the need for tailoring even in the most casual of wear.

Michael Bastian's interpretation of utility shorts is pretty chill.

You're going to have to dig around to find suitable options, but the prize will definitely be worth the effort. Not only will they actually serve in carrying more than usual shorts do, but they'll make a statement along with their functionality, fusing function and form like no other shorts can. Classic cotton chino will be a classic option, but the adventurous might vie for cords or linen to really through onlookers.

J. Crew: $80

Ralph Lauren: $75

Gap: $36

Check in tomorrow for another edition of Friday Faux Pas and next Thursday for more style pieces that deserve your consideration!