Trim Down Your Wallet, The Card Case

I noticed the other day how quickly a mans wallet can accumulate receipts, business cards, cash, credit cards & many other things. While it is good to keep some vital things in your wallet, I feel that a wallet should always be kept slim. When it comes to my personal wallet, I really only carry on me the essentials: ID, debit card, a few business cards, health insurance card & my Starbucks card. I really hate to carry cash so my wallet is always kept slim. 

On the other hand, I've seen plenty of my friends carry around these brick sized wallets overflowing with various cards & papers. The first thing I think you need to do to slim down your wallet is to trim the fat of any non-vital essentials. You don't need to carry around every card & loyalty punch card with you everyday. Keep it simple. A second piece of advice I would give is to purchase a card case to use when going out for the night or on vacation. While some people may not be used to carrying such a thin wallet, think of it as a quick out the door alternative to your everyday wallet. Quickly pop in your ID, couple of cards you need for the night & head off.

The following picks are a few of my favorite selections of card cases. Coming in varied colors & styles, your card case can be an extension of your personality by what style you pick for yourself. I've always said, a well dressed gentlemen pays attention to every small detail down to even his wallet. 

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Salvatore Ferregamo Revival / Bottega Venetta Intrecciato / Bally Leather Case

Gucci Crocodile Case / Prada Saffiano / Tod's Case & Money Clip

High-End, Pumped-Up Kicks

High-Tops are having a moment right now. No longer relegated to just schoolyards and gyms, this certain sneaker style has taken the footwear world by storm. With designers like Isabel Marant creating a work of art in the form of high-tops for women, menswear designers have taken note and created luxury sneakers that would make any shoe aficionado jealous. While the words “sneakers” and “luxury” don’t really go together, the following three designer brands have created high-end high-tops that are comfortable to wear every day, but edgy and fashionable to wear on a night out. Ditch your Oxford's and wingtips and style your next look with the following three picks. Pair them with some straight leg jeans and a t-shirt or be bold and channel your inner Justin Timberlake and wear them with your suit. With muted and monochrome colors, these pumped-up kicks will not have anyone wondering if you’re paying homage to the 90’s; the minimalist style and subdued colors assure the following high-tops will go great with any style and look.

Alejandro Ingelmo Tron Sneaker 

Salvatore Ferragamo Stephen Leather High-Top Sneaker

Saint Laurent  High-Top

Outerwear Trends for Fall 2013

Fall is hands down my favorite season. Not only does the weather begin to cool down, but we get to bust out our favorite jackets and scarves and play around with layers. Creating the perfect fall look is as easy as starting with a great jacket or sweater to which your whole outfit will revolve around. Think of your jacket as the most important fall piece in your wardrobe to dress up or down for any occasion. 

Varsity Jacket

It's hard to not feel stylish wearing a leather jacket, preferably one that is cut in a biker style. This Ferragamo green leather/suede jacket combines two of the biggest trends of the moment. While the traditional black leather jacket has been emulated time and time again, Ferragamo adds their distinctive touch of sophistication by making it in a green hue and adding suede to reinvent the biker style.

Leather Suade Biker Jacket

Michael Bastian is king of adding edge to the traditional preppy style. This cardigan is the perfect example of how Bastian adds touches to his timeless pieces that make you stand out from the pack. The wolves knit into this cardigan send the message loud and clear, this isn't something gramps would knit and put under your Christmas tree.

Cardigan

As seen in many designers collections, paneled leather is big this year. Think of paneled leather jackets as the little brother to the full on motorcycle jacket, it has the cool factor that a leather jacket has, but with a bit more of a collegiate and everyday look that makes it a go-to staple in the fall months. Gap has constructed this greatvarsity jacket with leather sleeves and the traditional ribbed collars and hems to recreate this school look. This jacket is light enough to wear in the first few weeks of fall or pair with a scarf to bundle up as the temperatures drop even further approaching winter.

Wear It Wednesday - Colored Blazers

New weekly series that focuses on celebrity fashion and how you can wear it in an accessible way.

With this weeks punk inspired Met Gala, all eyes were mostly on the women attending the event, that is until Nicholas Hoult stepped on the carpet. Wearing a Tom Ford midnight-blue shawl collar tuxedo jacket, Hoult was the most dapper gent walking the red carpet. Straying from the traditional black jacket, this pop of color works well in any formal occasion. Steal Hoult's look in this Ferragamo single breasted blue blazer. From Ferragamo's SS 2013 collection, this blazer is perfect for the spring and captures the essence of “a man passionately devoted to beauty, who lives in a metropolis with dynamic radiance” as described by Massimiliano Giornetti, Ferragamo's Creative Director. The vibrant color translates well from day into night and adds a touch of fun to any occasion. Locate a Ferragamo store near you.