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March 11, 2013

Tax Season Essentials


It's Tax Season, and you know what that means - tax refund checks are be coming. If you're not on the receiving end of a check from the state or federal government, don't fret, it could be worse. Probably.
Since most of us will be given a nice chunk of change from the U.S. of A., we should be extra responsible with that money. And when I say 'extra responsible', I'm not referring to saving (that's a fool's game), I'm talking about making a shopping list. No one can argue about responsible shopping, if one chooses to shop blindly with their refund, chaos will surely ensue. My suggestion is this; do your taxes, find out the amount that's hopefully coming you way, and hop on the interweb to start browsing what's available. Also, because Luxe is as generous as they come, we put together a list of five different that deserve careful consideration, as they are what every man should be possession come April, all the way until August.

That pesky time of year when it's not warm enough to go without a jacket, but just hot enough to make you sweat in your cotton lined jacket, this nylon windbreaker from Barbour is the solution for every spring temperature. The unlined nylon jacket, that will repel rain as well as beads of sweat, is lightweight and ideal for the transition in between spring and summer.

Buy a watch is an investment, no matter what time of year. So, when you've got a little bit of spending money, go for J. Crew's collaboration with Timex. The military watches are classic, simple, and come in a variety of colors, plus their bands are all interchangeable - so when you're feeling like you want a change, no need to buy a whole new, just switch out the band.


A summer of sunshine is nothing to gripe about, especially when you're sporting a nice pair of sunnies. The fashionable eye wear company, Warby Parker has a number of excellent choices for sunglasses, as well as optics. And most of their optical and sunglasses match, so there's also no need to fret of shape and color, just pick what has worked for you in the past with W.P.


A summer essentials list is complete without the perfect beach bag. If you're lucky enough, you'll be beach at this summer while the sun is setting, so why not match the sunset to you bag? Jack Spade's newest collection of bags features the reinvented Coal Bag, complete with zipper and sunlight-esque fade. The newly zipper closure is great for the beach, so you can keep the sand out, and the valuables in without worry. 


No matter what beach vacation you go, a sweater is always a smart thing to bring. And since you're on the beach, why not make it a nautical? Any Breton stripe will make you look like a beach regular, and keep you warm on those breezy nights on the beach.  

March 8, 2012

The Specs on Specs


Considering that I'm nearly blind due to my stunning genetics, I am an avid wearer of contact lenses, which obviously have an accompanying pair of eyeglasses that are basic and subpar. I was once quite the looker in my current optical choice, but unfortunately, time has progressed and fashions have changed. So in an effort to become more political, I would like to start my own campaign to overhaul my optical fashion, by mounting a new pair of specs to my face. Any of these choices, high and low, (literally) are classic, retro, and most of all, perfect for my odd-shaped face. Starting at the top - just like my head in comparison to my body... I would like to nominate Tom Ford as mayor of my face, because he designs some of the most luscious (yes, I know what that means) eyewear for men, women, and whoever else wants to look super chic in retro frames. Now, if I'm not looking to have to sell my eyeballs to afford a pair frames by Tom Ford, I could hit up the more economically-ethical eyewear dealer of Warby Parker. This company is genius when it comes outfitting the front-end of the top-portion of my unfortunate body... they'll ship you five pairs of glasses (FOR FREE), allowing you to try on different styles in your home, and then ship back the ones you don't want... which might be difficult, considering their line up of spectacles, which are all fantastic. I am partial to the round-ish frames, because they're reminiscent of a certain controversial director that will be unnamed, due to an outpouring of rage and discomfort when he last made an appearance on Standard Luxe.  Moving on, I tend to gravitate towards classically retro shapes for the frames, but am not opposed to shaking (effing) things up a bit when it comes to color. The lucite frames below are pretty perfect for giving a certain sense of attitude; I, in fact, know someone who sports a pair of lucite frames and all he's ever given me was attitude (and an air-conditioning unit). The steal-ly grey-faded-to-black frames are perfect for looking like you write novels in a cabin in the woods, which is perfect for me, right? So, in conclusion, feel free to buy me any of these pairs of glasses.


Filmore by Warby Parker

Winston by Warby Parker

Shuron Freeway

Crosby by Warby Parker

Top picture: FT5147 by Tom Ford


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