rafaellove
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SHOULD:
1) Shoes, shoes, shoes! You can notice the difference between good and bad shoes from a mile away. Plus, you want to spend well on something that has been carefully designed to the contour of your feet, to the pressure points your feet exert, which ultimately affects your spine, your body, and your mind. Many reasons can be given as to why shoes are the most important item a man should spend money on. Think about the interaction between your body and the world. Nothing grinds the concrete more than your shoes. Good shoemakers study human anatomy (think Ferragamo) when designing their shoes. I also tend to think of shoes as a work of art you wear often (as opposed to hanging it on your wall). Cheap shoes must be replaced often, good shoes, if well taken care of and resoled, will last a lifetime (hence carryinng behind it history; when you're an old man with Alzheimer, all you'll have to do is look at your shoes and - Eureka! - a millions past stories will pop into your mind, ready for you to tell your grandchildren). I really could go on on why I am always willing to spend $400+ for good quality shoes (although, I must say, the $400+ is the price I pay after a serious discount is taken - on average c. 50%).
2) Haircut - On the other extremity of your body, there lies the hair. I have gone to plenty of ****** hair shops, and some wonderful ones. The key is to find someone who will give you a cut which will still look really good after 3-4 weeks. I get compliments all the time on my hair. Think of a Gaussian distribution on this one, however. I have heard of people spending $200 on a cut. Sure, why not if it won't hurt your pocket. But if you can find a kick-the-llama's-ass cutter for $60, then you're set!
3) Accessories - In the spirit of finding Waldo, people's eyes are drawn to the smallest of details. Why not give them (and yourself) something to smile about?
SHOULD NOT:
Nothing
RULES OF THUMB:
1) A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Anything which looks cheap will degrade the flow of beauty and quality. This is an outsider's perspective. To oneself, anything of lower comparable quality (to the rest) will make you feel like you've cheated yourself a bit.
2) Of course everyone differs financially. Regardless of this reality, however, one should pay more attention to the quality of the pieces bought as opposed to the quantity. I would much rather sport a murse (aka a man bag) that is of super quality on a daily basis than own 10 which are all different, but made of nylon and looking like a cheap bar maid. Would you rather be known for sleeping daily with just Adriana Lima or with 10 ***** Betties? Sometimes you want to be remembered for being a master of one trade as opposed to a handyman whose just-fixed toilet will break again in a few months (think shoes).
3) Build a wardrobe around items that will always be in style. Think Theory, for example, and not Thom Browne's new suit look (yuck!). Think navy gold-button blazer, not a wrinkled one (another yuck!).
4) Never cheap out on leather!
5) Buy first and foremost in order to satisfy yourself. This is true even with underwear. Just because someone can't see what you're wearing, it is not implied that you should not be comfortable. Like shoes, uncomfortable underwear will make a man grouchy! In terms of looks, even things not seen by many should be well thought out. Think of the scenario where your ugly face somehow got lucky to land the good-looking bar maid in your bedroom. The last thing she sees before you play peek-a-boo is what? Your underwear! That's right my friend, a black Calvin Klein 365 boxer brief will make her get to the O faster than her having to spend time concentrating on that O and not on your skidmarked whity-tidy (sp?).
6) Think of apparel as art you embrace your temple (i.e., body) with. In light of thinking of yourself as a god (even you, ***** Matty), why would you offer a demented skinny goat as offering? Please the god, and all will be well.
7) Always buy good lube
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1) Shoes, shoes, shoes! You can notice the difference between good and bad shoes from a mile away. Plus, you want to spend well on something that has been carefully designed to the contour of your feet, to the pressure points your feet exert, which ultimately affects your spine, your body, and your mind. Many reasons can be given as to why shoes are the most important item a man should spend money on. Think about the interaction between your body and the world. Nothing grinds the concrete more than your shoes. Good shoemakers study human anatomy (think Ferragamo) when designing their shoes. I also tend to think of shoes as a work of art you wear often (as opposed to hanging it on your wall). Cheap shoes must be replaced often, good shoes, if well taken care of and resoled, will last a lifetime (hence carryinng behind it history; when you're an old man with Alzheimer, all you'll have to do is look at your shoes and - Eureka! - a millions past stories will pop into your mind, ready for you to tell your grandchildren). I really could go on on why I am always willing to spend $400+ for good quality shoes (although, I must say, the $400+ is the price I pay after a serious discount is taken - on average c. 50%).
2) Haircut - On the other extremity of your body, there lies the hair. I have gone to plenty of ****** hair shops, and some wonderful ones. The key is to find someone who will give you a cut which will still look really good after 3-4 weeks. I get compliments all the time on my hair. Think of a Gaussian distribution on this one, however. I have heard of people spending $200 on a cut. Sure, why not if it won't hurt your pocket. But if you can find a kick-the-llama's-ass cutter for $60, then you're set!
3) Accessories - In the spirit of finding Waldo, people's eyes are drawn to the smallest of details. Why not give them (and yourself) something to smile about?
SHOULD NOT:
Nothing
RULES OF THUMB:
1) A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Anything which looks cheap will degrade the flow of beauty and quality. This is an outsider's perspective. To oneself, anything of lower comparable quality (to the rest) will make you feel like you've cheated yourself a bit.
2) Of course everyone differs financially. Regardless of this reality, however, one should pay more attention to the quality of the pieces bought as opposed to the quantity. I would much rather sport a murse (aka a man bag) that is of super quality on a daily basis than own 10 which are all different, but made of nylon and looking like a cheap bar maid. Would you rather be known for sleeping daily with just Adriana Lima or with 10 ***** Betties? Sometimes you want to be remembered for being a master of one trade as opposed to a handyman whose just-fixed toilet will break again in a few months (think shoes).
3) Build a wardrobe around items that will always be in style. Think Theory, for example, and not Thom Browne's new suit look (yuck!). Think navy gold-button blazer, not a wrinkled one (another yuck!).
4) Never cheap out on leather!
5) Buy first and foremost in order to satisfy yourself. This is true even with underwear. Just because someone can't see what you're wearing, it is not implied that you should not be comfortable. Like shoes, uncomfortable underwear will make a man grouchy! In terms of looks, even things not seen by many should be well thought out. Think of the scenario where your ugly face somehow got lucky to land the good-looking bar maid in your bedroom. The last thing she sees before you play peek-a-boo is what? Your underwear! That's right my friend, a black Calvin Klein 365 boxer brief will make her get to the O faster than her having to spend time concentrating on that O and not on your skidmarked whity-tidy (sp?).
6) Think of apparel as art you embrace your temple (i.e., body) with. In light of thinking of yourself as a god (even you, ***** Matty), why would you offer a demented skinny goat as offering? Please the god, and all will be well.
7) Always buy good lube
