Celebrity Saturday: Eric Clapton

If you don't have a clue about music or about who this next guy is, you might very well think that this picture is just a black and white filter on some new band's guitarist. Not so, this is Eric Clapton in 1978, one of the greatest guitarists of all time and as you can see, a timeless style icon. Just like his music, his garb had a certain rugged verve and edginess that was synonymous with the time period, but most other musicians' style seem dated compared to the master. The best part of all this swagger from Clapton is it's second-hand nature; despite all of his talents, he remained a very humble man and was never one to preen, he just walked, talked, strummed, and styled to the beat of his own drum. Sure seemed to work out in his favor!

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Friday Faux Pas: Buttons Left Behind

Today in Florida, it seemed like the sun was only a few feet away from instantly frying your skin, and the humidity didn't help the cause. Many times the thought came up to undo a few buttons and air it out, but there is a threshold that all men should be privy to with those buttons.
Trying to hard.
Fall and winter brought us the advent of the air tie, or buttoning a shirt up all the way as if to wear a tie. That look will be sticking around for awhile and not to knock the style, but in the warmer climates, it's just not something that can be turned to everyday. Leaving a few buttons undone is more than OK, it is encouraged, but the one too many puts you in a  time machine back to the 70's; even though that's the current trend, there's a reason that look was left in the past. Leaving open the top button is a good look for business casual, two buttons is the sweet spot for most men as it lends to a looser vibe, and three buttons is only reserved for the taller men who need to accommodate their proportions. Anything more than three is either excessive laziness or rampant hubris in your physique, and neither are a good trait to claim.
Effortless.
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Threads for Thought: Long Hair, Don't Care

For a few years now, the focus for men's grooming has been on the facial hair and growing out that face fuzz to Duck Dynasty proportions. Meanwhile, the top of the head has become more streamlined with short dues that helped to complement the beard, but hey, if E-Trade is predicting the end of beards, then we should be prepared.
In a similar fashion that the facial hair was grown out, so should you let the top of your head cultivate a flowy mane. Letting it all go and getting some length  on your hair certainly isn't a quick procedure, its a war of attrition against your own impatience, but the wait is well worth it. Short hair is convenient, but longer locks allow for more options when it comes to styling; slicking down the sides can give you the same results as a short cut while leaving them natural will give you a completely different look. The battle is long and seemingly undying, so make good friends with a hair stylist to help you develop a long due that will work with your hair style and then get some sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to keep those follicles healthy for growth as long as possible between visits to the salon. Sooner than later, the long hair will come!

Check in tomorrow for this week's edition of Friday Faux Pas and next Thursday for another style tip that deserves your consideration!