an Influential Male...is a well dressed man who carries himself with confidence stands out and gets noticed no matter his XL size...

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Cast Your Vote...

Nothing speaks status more than having personalized luggage...nothing speaks Influential Male status more than having Louis Vuitton personlized luggage (and I don't mean the luggage tag)... 
With Lionel Messi and his much lauded Barcelona side in real danger of being knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan this Wednesday, Louis Vuitton reminds us that it takes more than four goals against Mikael Silvestre and Manuel Almunia to achieve legendary status. Diego Maradona, Pelé and Zinedine Zidane on the other hand are fully paid-up members of the All-Time Great Players Who Wore No.10 Club, and Annie Leibovitz was on hand to capture them indulging in a spot of table football as part of LV's Core Values ad campaign. Only time will tell who emerged victorious (and whether Maradona cheated by spinning) but you can cast your vote at www.louisvuittonjourneys.com, which will be showing more highlights from the match-up over the coming months, including a look back at their careers and a look forward to this summer's World Cup. GQ does know is that the only thing cooler than a Louis Vuitton Pégase cabin case monogrammed with your initials is Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton Pégase cabin case monogrammed with the initials ZZ (see below).
Now that's Well Done...
louisvuittonjourneys.com
(courtesey of GQ)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Music to My Ears

Looking for some new tunes to get your Influential on....

Here are few of my FAVS that are hot on the shelf plus a bonus feature for my Influential Males that like to be ahead of their music game.

Rokstarr is the new album from songwriter Taio Cruz and features contributions from Ludacris and Ke$ha. Pre-order the album for the limited-time price of $6.99 and get the single "Break Your Heart" featuring Ludacris (Mixin Marc and Tony Svejda Remix) immediately.


Check It Out !!!




EMINEM
Genres: Hip Hop/Rap, Music

Released: May 03, 2010








ZAC BROWN BAND and FRIENDS
Genres: Country, Music, Contemporary Country, Rock

Released: May 03, 2010

Monday, May 10, 2010

2 is Company and 3 is a Crowd

MayDay!! MayDay!!... You are Influentially dressed for a first date experience with a wonderful new lady friend and on your way to pick her up when you discover that you have a stain on your dress shirt
(Definitely NOT) a good Influential Male first impression...
Faux Pas rule- do not wear clothes with STAINS in them...


Tickets for Broadway play $250, Dinner at Cipriani $175, the smile on her face when you show up SPOTLESS to pick her up, from using your Mr. Stain Remover stick PRICELESS..... 

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day !!!

To all the mother's of my Influential Males...
Thank you for the great job of influencing in all the right ways...

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Cinco De Mayo Edition...

Happy Fifth of May my Influential Papi.... I have a style pick that will sure be an conversation piece for your Corona Day Party.....Cinco Celebration Shoes


The Saucony Cinco De Mayo Puts the History of the Holiday at Your Feet....

The Saucony Cinco de Mayo is the smartest Cinco shoe you will find. The date of the Battle of Puebla is printed in the shoes insole and the colorway is designed after the Mexican flag. If that doesn’t score you major points with the chicas, than I don’t know what will.
(courtsey of trendhunter magazine)

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Influencing Ain't Easy...

What man doesn't want a chance to date a Super Model....well for some dating comes easy but not necessarily true when it comes to a 5'10" thin is in beauty of the runway. Over the past decades GQ has benefited from great advice from some of the world's most influential people. Few however has looked as good as Miranda Kerr (Victoria Secret model)

....here's what she had to say about "How to Date a Supermodel"

Your approach...
 (Miranda) Simply smile come over and say hello... nothing fancy  and definitely no cheesy pick up lines... There is nothing more attractive than a man who carries himself well, is confident but at the same  time humble and open.

The Right Time to Ask for the Number...
(Miranda) Life is too short so it's never too soon to ask. Even if you get the number, it's best not to assume anything. Women have a sixth sense and can tell when a man wants one thing. You'll have more luck with a woman if you are there for them- no strings attached.

The First Drink Went Well is Texting the Next Morning Too Soon...
(Miranda) Text away! It only makes a woman feel appreciated and again shows that you are confident. Life is so much more exciting when you live in the moment rather than impose rules on what you do and when you do it...

We've Only Been Hanging Out for a Couple of Weeks and Now It's Your Birthday...What do I get you ?
(Miranda) Something thoughtful, not necessarily expensive, just something that has been well thought through.

Is it a Turn Off That I'm Seth Rogen Than Lance Armstrong?
(Miranda) No, not at all. In fact I prefer that you aren't ripped. It is ultimately more natural and I am all for looking and feeling natural...

Looks like we got this in the bag...because all her answers are the definition of an Influential Male...

Monday, May 3, 2010

All Mixed Up...

It's May Day Monday... and your week is not off to a good start. You are having problems pulling it together for your new job or interview. Well Influential Males I got the answer to help you avoid a Fashion Faux Pas. Yes it's spring and colors and contrast are definitely HOT for the season but not so much for the work place... Mayfair look- in a few words, if you are not going to a summer fair or performing at your child's birthday party as Homie the Clown I suggest you keep your color scheme down to at least 2-3 colors instead of following the rainbow....

Make your choice of colors judiciously go for smooth combinations try to blend in with your surroundings, for the office environment shades of white or grey exude ultimate class and for the more relaxed environment, sky blue or light shades of red.  
Also if you have a good collection of shoes, it is pale clothes with pale shoes and dark with dark...
 Now exhale Influential Males and have a GREAT day !!!

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Paying Attention to Details

Le Mans may be the most famous film you've never managed to sit through. But no one knocks the star. Steve McQueen favoured clothing with purpose: when he wasn't dressed for car or motorbike racing, he'd be seen on set in his favourite sport coat and black rollneck. McQueen's style was all about clear-cut masculinity, so invest in pieces that look better with a bit of dirt such as a leather jacket or a denim shirt. Man up. (Jodie Harrison)
Photo credit: Rex Features

To get this look:
Shirt and Jeans by Wrangler (both in Big and Tall) http://www.wrangler.com/

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Yoga Anyone ?

Keeping fit can be achieved from more options than just throwing a rack around at your local gym or weight room. Most men would question the question of asking them to participate in yoga due to the preconcieved notion of "yoga is a for housewives". Well Influential Males you are wrong on this one...
Guys have the world to gain by practicing yoga. So what's holding you back Influential Males? While in the back of your mind you would much rather be relaxing watching ESPN or golfing with your buddies, you find yourself surrounded by floral print mats and beside someone else's painted toenail polish.... A world turned upside down-that's yoga for most men. So I did some research to find out exactly why so many men stick to the yoga sidelines and here are few reasons why:

Social Obstacles: Yoga Takes a Brave Man
First thing first how do one overcome the awkwardness of entering a room of pensive women readying for class sets as strong a tone as a locker room of guys snapping towels. "Men walk in needing a challenge, " says Judith Lasater, who has authored six yoga books during her 35 years as a teacher. So Influential Males suit up and enter the yoga game with your game face on for Downward Dog... To offset the the pile of voguish flip flops armor yourself for yoga bravery by introducing yourself to the instructor and discuss fears and anxieties...

Physical Hurdles: Overcoming Groins and Pulled Hamstrings
Get a man past his reservations about Warrior pose and he'll still have a well-founded reason to drag his feet to a studio: Yoga can be painful (Tilin, Yoga Journal). Because it's in your Influential DNA that you are FORD tough and built to last (minus the flexibility), which leave you chanting Ommmm for other reasons than finding your center... Stretching has long taken a back seat in a man's daily things to do. But many men have had benefits from its effect. Bernstein, a former competitive high school golfer who's managing director for an investment firm realized that nowadays for him "everything hurts".  Soon after several classes of Upward and Downward dogs, he began to realize that his once stiff back now feels better.

Physical and Emotional Benefits
Elasticity also helps men who are determined to play all day. Barry Zito, the 28 year old star pitcher who's spent most of his career with the Oakland A's serves as a role model for any jock who's determined to stay injury free. Many athletic trainers of all genres of sports are slowly accepting and incorporating alternative training methods into their training regimens. Not just for the player at heart, businessmen in the corporate world find spiritual (uplifting) benefits. Taking a break for mind and body has become essential in staying abreast challenges that day to day life may bring. Yoga can also help you with mental clarity "realizing that the bigger game you're playing in life isn't about competitiveness". (Oz, Mehmet).

What life is about Influential Males is awareness and keeping one's ego in check- after all this world is bigger than one man it is filled with many Influential Males....

NAMASTE...