Hem and Haul: Arden Reed Custom Suit Piece I Wrote for Edge on the Net

Hey guys, check out my latest fashion feature for Edge on the Net. I wrote this profile of mobile custom suit makers, Arden Reed, which features a 3-d body scan and quick 15 minute single consultation all in the back of a truck. I interviewed the co-founder to see what his inspiration was and what's next for this exciting New York menswear brand

 

 

Check it out: http://www.edgeonthenet.com/style/fashion/Features//156528/hem_and_haul:_arden_reed_custom_suits

I Wrote My First Piece for the Bluefly Blog

I recently had a chance to check out the Praxes Emerging Talent show at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office 







and wrote about it for Bluefly.com's blog. Check it out! 

Linky Link: 
http://www.flyandmighty.com/archives/2013/09/emerging-talent.html

Check Out My NYFW Spring 2014 Ricardo Seco Review

New York Fashion Week is in full swing and I am covering some great shows for Edge on the Net. Make sure to check out this review I did on Spring 2014 Menswear from Ricardo Seco

http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=style&sc=fashion&sc2=features&sc3=&id=149171

Check Out My NYFW Spring 2014 Marimacho Review

New York Fashion Week is in full swing and I am covering some great shows for Edge on the Net. Make sure to check out this review I did on androgynous clothing line, Marimacho:

http://www.edgeonthenet.com/style/fashion//149135/marimacho_spring_2014:_taking_a_dip_in_the_androgynous_sea

My Hudson Made Workwear Piece is LIVE

Part of my crazy busy of late is a new company I've started writing for, Hudson Made. Hudson Valley, New York based purveyors of rustic and artisinal items for men, home and life. 

This company sources great pieces locally and offers up a whole lifestyle built on the story of each piece. I had the good fortune to write my first article for them (which they loved!) about the history of workwear and its rightful place in modern fashion. 


Definitely give it a look-see

http://blog.hudsonmadeny.com/?p=1673

I Got a Great Review!

"Hi Mac,

Great Workwear post. I'm thrilled and it surpasses my expectations and references my fashion icons and heroes. Bravo. Well done."

Bill Hovard - Founder

HUDSON MADE

---This is for my premiere post for Hudson Made NY, which I'll post when the minitue it goes live, 

I swear. 

I've been a very BUSY guy! 

I Haven't Quit My Day Job

Hey kids, I know I've been in and out here lately. It's been CRAZY BUSY. Writing for a bunch of sites, lining up a September magazine cover interview and planning NYC Fashion Week... oy! But such a good busy. 


Anywho, I'm still working full time too at Bluefly, where I've been writing headlines and captions for our sister site, Belle & Clive. Check out some of my favorites 

Graphic, yes, but also a nice reminder that we have all the designer and contemporary styles that makes stylists and editors go cuckoo.  

Alliteration is soooo my thing and we get to showcase those highly coveted Prada and Miu Miu 90's style platforms front and center. Come and get 'em! 

A knowing play on The Wizard of Oz for fashionistas and friends of Dorothy alike. 

Yup, a Joey Lawrence / Blossom reference. I love my job! 

My Toronto Piece for Edge on the Net is Finally Here

Yay! I had such a great time touring Toronto and feeling all the PRIDE and then getting to write all about it 

Read it and then book that trip: 
http://www.edgeonthenet.com/travel//reviews//147446/toronto:_fashion,_food_and_fun_in_the_gay_white_north

Beyoncé and Jay Z Love My Viral Fashion "Destination Dressing" Piece

And so will you! Check it out: http://viralfashion.com/2013/07/destination-dressing/

And think of me hunkering down and writing all week if you're lucky enough to be on vacation! 

On My Desk Today: AM New York Doesn't Want to "Come & Get" Any More Selena Gomez

Ooh, the Gomez-ians are gonna be up in arms! 

And I still say "Come & Get It" is the song of the Summer 2013, child! 

Doin't It: I'm an Official @HudsonMade Blog Contributor

Hey look who just made the #HudsonMade blog contributors page. Be on the lookout for my first post on the history of #Workwear. Coming soon....

Who Says Men are Afraid of Needles?

Hey guys, looking for a little Friday office pick me up? No need to furrow your brow. I wrote a great piece for VIRAL Fashion on men getting injectibles to remain youthful

Check it out and tell me your thoughts. Happy weekend. 

Linky Link: http://viralfashion.com/2013/07/who-says-men-are-afraid-of-botox/

If You're Heading to the Beach This Weekend

Make sure you do some extra squats first, fellas, as the silhouette for men's swimwear has creeped up faster than the US economy, that's for sure

Funny, I just happened to write up a trend piece on this very topic for the new and improved 
Viral Fashion

Wanna hear about it? Here it goes: 

http://viralfashion.com/2013/07/the-tide-is-high/

Doin' It: Last Night's Viral Fashion Relaunch Party

I write for an online fashion magazine, Viral Fashion (in case ya' didn't know) and last night Mr Taurus put on our Summer best and attended the relaunch party (new fancy website: check it) at Soho gallery, Yellow Korner

(As the menswear editor, you know I had to kill it in a vintage Madonna "Who's That Girl?" concert t-shirt, suspenders, paper bag waist pants and my fave carpet bag) 
















(Mr Taurus was Summer fashion diva ready in his mesh jersey tank and cutoffs with a vintage luggage bag. Cutie.) 

Show It Cant All Be Dior Some Lovin'

Follow us on BlogLovin' 

( "We'd be lost if we didn't follow 'It Can't All Be Dior'")

Linky Link: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2332231/it-cant-all-be-dior

Comeback Week: Don't I Look Cute Todays!

More than any other posts on "It Can't All Be Dior", people get the freakout on for the selfies. Well you asked, I listened: more #OutfitOfTheDay pics coming 

Like this look from last Thursday nite's Kiehl's party 

(Man, I did NOT find my light. Luckily I stocked up on eye cream!) 

(Anchor print Joe Fresh shirt and Nancy Sinatra as my celeb officiant for my dream wedding, as seen on Racked.com) 

Or this Michael Bastian X Uniqlo retro style polo that's my new LinkedIn profile pic from last week too 

(OOh, LinkIn with me! ) 

Or this picnic in the park and dang it hot vintage polo and fave JCPenney jeans combo 

Be on the lookout for pics of me in vintage and fully eye-creamed! 

Resort to This: Phillip Lim's Office-Friendly Resort Collection

"Who has the time to go on vacation anymore?" wondered Phillip Lim to Style.com at his Resort 2014 showing this week. 


Sure enough the collection had a nice mish-mash of lux laddies who languish on islands post New Years and the women who have to schlep back to the office
































Of course, keep in mind, I'm a full time fashion writer. These are the things ladies wear to work in my experience

Yes, including jumpsuits

Makin' It Happen is Scary

So my  resolution for 2013 was inspired by Mariah Carey. I will "Make It Happen" (yup, old school frizzy hair pre-poom poom shorts Mariah) 

Today I wrote a business proposal for a huge opportunity. Mariah, you nailed it: if you believe in yourself enough, and know what you want, you're gonna make it happen! 

Pajama Party

While I wait back to hear from the HUGE pitch, check out my latest menswear piece for VIRAL Fashion on the menswear pajamas as luxurious day wear trend. 

Features quotes from Hugh Hefner! 




Linky LINK: http://viralfashion.com/viralfashion/mens-fashion/2013/05/15/pajama-party/

I'm a Pitcher

I pitched a HUGE HUGE editorial piece this week. 

Huge as in a very large national fashion magazine. Man, fingers are crossed like five times over. 

To be continued....