C's Outfit of the Day

Wardrobe

Navy and white striped peplum top... $14.99 @ Forever 21

Red skinny jeans... $29.99 @ Smart Set

Accessories

Rustic gold tribal statement necklace... $1.99 @ Forever 21

Various gold bracelets & rings

Hair

Ballerina bun using a hair donut

Keep your shirts on, guys.

          There's nothing more attractive than a man who knows how to dress. Most guys just dress for comfort and can't be bothered to put some effort in. Some dress solely to impress others. And then there are those out there who actually dress to express themselves, and we at FTMH love them. Two examples of stylish men are C friends, Hassan and Eric, who always know what to wear and are no strangers to compliments on their choices. These two dress for comfort but at the same time pull off just the right amount of swagger with cool shirts and tees.


       


       


          Wearing an eye-catching graphic t-shirt is a great conversation starter, a simple way to amp up a boring outfit, or make a blazer more casual. And as we love to preach, style doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg for girls or guys; The tees pictured on Hassan were less than $25 each. In the picture to the left, Hassan's wearing a Mexx tee and in the right he's wearing one from Jack & Jones. (Jack & Jones, is one of C's favorite Guy's stores; Their clothing is hip and decently priced when on sale.)

         







           Button ups are a must for both guys and girls. They are so versatile and can be paired with any bottom, from shorts to jeans to a full suit. Whether it's plaid, solid, color blocked, or printed, we enjoy a good button up on a guy and we love the one Eric's wearing (pictured to the left); It's navy micro plaid is fresh and the fitted style with a short sleeve is a good look.

          (The big debate before this night out, was whether or not Eric should button his shirt all the way or leave the top button undone. C thought both looked good, but after a quick survey of the group it was a split decision. J's a fan of the all-the-way look; What do you think?)

          Cute Tip: You can always wear a button up shirt over a graphic tee to double the cool factor. Throw on a cozy cardigan and you're golden.
       










          Since we love to talk about guys style and what we like on them, it makes sense to get a guys point of view straight from the source. So C did a bit of research and asked Hassan to show us what shirts he would wear and what styles he likes. Below are some of his picks, and we've got to say we approve. The man's got style:

Hassan & Eric's photos were taken by C, the others are courtesy of the internet and online shopping.

J&C in NYC

          New York City; What's not to love? There's food from all over the world, shopping for every budget, and entertainment in all forms. So whenever we get the chance, we take the short trip to the city and make a day of exploring and enjoying. And of course it's fun to put together a chic "New Yorker" ensemble and hold our own with the fashionistas that strut the streets. 

          

          Our most recent trip was in mid-February so it was cold and we needed to dress for warmth yet still be stylish. Here's a breakdown of how we did it:

               C wore a silky beige blouse with studded gold buttons and a pussybow, black skinny jeans, black knee high flat boots, a short black wool

                               coat, a taupe fur vest (outerwear courtesy of J), and a cream knit scarf.

               J wore blue-violet skinny jeans, a black open knit pullover sweater over a metallic gold t-shirt, a shoestring, chain, and spikes necklace, 

                              black wedge booties, and a grey + black tribal print BB Dakota wrap coat with a grey knit scarf.

          So as per usual, we did some serious shopping and hit the jackpot at a few of our favorite NYC stores like Forever 21, Amsterdam, and Mr. Joe's. From blouses and peplum tops to colored pants and jewelry, we definitely did a good job; We always shop around for the best deals and buy what we love for less.

          After a tiring day of shopping and picture taking, we found a little resto/bar called The Liberty NYC, which is now one of our favourite spots, ever. It's decor is the epitome of New York, with black and white photographs and portraits, dark hardwood floors, mirrors, and minimalist everything else. We sat down and were greeted by a super cool Australian waiter who didn't card us, which was great since C is definitely under the drinking age in the U.S. And since it was Happy Hour we ordered several of their signature Moscow Mules- which is a simple yet oh-so-refreshing cocktail of vodka, ginger ale, and lime. C ordered a Margarita Pizza and J had a turkey club masterpiece with fries cooked in duckfat that were divine. (So much so that we didn't get a picture of them in time. haha)...

          The moral of this story is: If you aren't already a fan of NYC, give the city a day and it'll change your mind. There's so much to see and do, and we haven't even cracked the surface. Until next time... <3.