Never Wear Shorts With A Sportcoat Or Bucks

You can actually wear shorts with a sportcoat and bucks. The key is to make sure that both the shorts and sportcoat are impeccably tailored. Think more Bermuda inhabitant than overgrown schoolboy. But please, skip the knee highs -- no socks necessary here.

Make Sure Your Pants Cover Your Ankles

A hem that hits above the heel sounds about right if you’re headed to a boardroom or a Bar Mitzvah. For the other 90% of your life, feel free to relax and roll up your khakis and jeans. An inch to an inch-and-a-half should do the trick. Ankles can be bare, but showing a smidgen of sock -- preferably with a pop of color -- is a nice touch, too. If you look like you’re ready for a 40-year flood or a circus, you’ve likely gone too far.

Avoid Clashing Black With Navy Or Brown

Old-timers will tell you that navy suits should never be paired with black belts and shoes. There’s an even harder style stance when it comes to wearing black and brown. But as the saying goes, black really does go with almost anything. Here’s how to break the fashion rules for navy or brown with black. Make sure your brown bluchers are polished to perfection to match the inherent sleekness of their darker background. Another tip here is to use different skins and fabrics. For example, a pair of black leather driving gloves will work well with a brown wool overcoat.

Always Match Your Shoes And Belt

This fashion rule probably came from a long line of color-blind gents who couldn’t discern the difference between black and brown. But if you’re blessed with the color-recognition capability of a kindergartner, focus your efforts on color coordination rather than cloning. Brown shoes, for example, should certainly partner with a belt of a similar tone (one that’s too light or of the cordovan camp would be needlessly distracting). By the same token, if you’re daring enough to sport drivers in, say, a rich, red suede, let the shoes do their job and let a more neutral belt take the backseat.

Steer Clear Of Pleats

Indeed, even we’re guilty of helping etch this dress dictum in stone. The real problem, however, isn’t with the pleats. It’s with the pants themselves. The mass appeal of '90s-era pantaloons (thanks in no small part to MC Hammer and an Italian designer that shall remain nameless), with their wide legs and shapeless silhouette, gave pleats a bad name. Our take: As long as there isn’t an army of them and the legs are properly sized, you’re on the path to pleated perfection.

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words; now picture yourself, approaching a woman or a prospective client, walking into a board meeting or a party. How do you look? What message do you communicate the moment you walk into a room? What are your eyes, hands and shoulders saying? What information can people gather about you before you ever say a word? Never thought about it? You should. And you can start by perusing our top 10 tips to show confidence with body language.

People read your body language, often via instinct and without thinking. It’s because our poses and postures are a great source of information. They reflect our mood and our confidence level. We stand and walk a certain way when we’re confident and another way when we’re nervous. In a glance, most people can discern if we’re apprehensive or outgoing, relaxed or aggressive. With a little practice, we can learn the tips to show confidence through body language so that we always appear confident, capable and ready.

Stand Up Straight With Your Shoulders Back

Standing up straight is perhaps the most important means of communicating confidence. Concentrate on pushing your shoulders back slightly when standing and walking. That one simple motion does wonders for your posture. Try it in front of the mirror -- you’ll be surprised how much more confident it makes you look.

Take Wide Steps

If you want to show confidence with body language you want to take large steps. Wide steps make you seem purposeful and suggest a personal tranquility, which denotes confidence in men.

Firm Handshakes

There are few things worse than reaching out your hand during an introduction and getting a palm full of dead fish. Don’t be that guy. Instead, grip the other person’s hand firmly and confidently. If shaking hands with someone you’ve already met, you might even consider the two-hand grab: placing your free hand on the other person’s elbow adds warmth and enthusiasm to the handshake.

Proper Grooming

Grooming is an essential component of communicating confidence through body language. You want your hair, face and even your smell to work for you, not against you. Don’t be afraid to experiment with new products to find the ones that work for you.

Smile

Confident people smile because they have nothing to worry about. Try this as an experiment: smile at someone as you pass them on the street or walking around the office. Chances are good that they’ll smile back. Now wouldn’t you like to have that effect on people all the time?

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The new fragrance by fashion house Rocawear is something to talk about. And it definitely delivers all the right notes. 9IX Rocawear has a fresh and unique woody aromatic scent, with a contemporary mix of Asian Coriander, Mandarin Zest, and Living Cantaloupe. Which introduces the fragrance with a fresh, sensual top note. Whilst a strong delivery of Spike Lavender and raw Geranium Leaf enhance the base note.

But the true scents of the blended Golden Amber and Musk are really what set the fragrance to an excellent finish. The 9IX Rocawear fragrance just exudes masculinity, but with an assured sense of sophistication.

The packaging is inspired by the unique style for which Rocawear is known. The iconic bottle is bold and unexpected, with an exterior crafted of sleek, brushed metal, which aids an air of mystery. As a whole Rocawear has certainly delivered a very bold and exceptionally good fragrance.

9IX Rocawear is available at department stores such as Macy’s, Belk and Dillard’s. (Retail $50-$65)

Crowds came out in droves for the fashion week kickoff event of The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection fashion show at Lincoln Center.

While guests sipped on glasses of Kim Crawford Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc out front in the lobby, celebs backstage, including Patti LaBelle, Dita Von Teese, Camilla Alves and her boyfriend Matthew McConaughey sent their reps out to beg for bottles of the Kim Crawford Pinot Noir to bring back to them.

One bottle, two glasses each. Were they just trying to calm their nerves before the big event or were they actually wanting a true heart health day in honor of the cause?! A glass a day keeps the doctor away!

Other celebs made a bee line for the Kim Crawford Wine Bar after the walking the catwalk this evening including Eve, Taraji P. Henson, and Ann Curry, who, when asked about how she felt when walking the runway for the first time today, said “I was petrified. Totally petrified. But I just kept telling myself ’I am here to love you all, I am here to love you all.” We love you too, Ann Curry.

Buyers, distributors, industry professionals and press gathered at the chic Skylight West Midtown Manhattan on January 30th and 31st for the first-ever Elements Showcase. Organized by Jeff Lawson, Frederick Bouchardy and Ulrich Lang, the show artfully presented curated offerings in the art of fragrance design. This innovative showcase was a fantastic platform for the 28 remarkable established and emerging fragrance brands to be truly recognized for what they are - a cultural gift and a piece of art. Looking forward to the next show.

Show Highlights included

New York-centric: Bond No. 9 launches another expectation-defying New York Oud - magical paradoxes that are so characteristic of New York!

Daring and playful: Margot Elena presenting Tokyomilk, Lollia and Love&Toast.

Pure and organic: Susanne Kaufmann and her “organic treats” of fine skincare products made their first showing in the US.

Romantic: Sarah Barton-King captures your heart with "The Pink Room," presenting adorable handcrafted fragrances (each with its own vivid story) that Princess Anne has already fallen in love with.

Chic and sophisticated: Ulrich Lang’s avant-garde fragrances crafted for the urban man.

Le Baby hair gel is a styling gel free of harsh chemicals meant to define wispy curls and tackle unruly after-nap hair. While the concept of baby hairstyling products might seem a little child-beauty-pageant to some, for many moms and dads it’s a must-have diaper bag accessory. From taming those wild fly-aways to smoothing frizzies, Le Baby hair gel works on all hair types and is hypoallergenic for sensitive skin. Whatever your child’s hair type, Le Baby will make combing and styling a cinch. The unique formulas leave hair shiny, healthy looking and more manageable.

The 411 On Le Baby Hair Gel

Hypoallergenic

No harsh chemicals

No parabens No sulfates

Not tested on animals

Fragrance-free

Thickens baby-fine hair

Tames frizzies & fly-aways

Moisturizes Softly holds curls

Keeps hairstyles in place

Never leaves hair stiff or sticky

Rafael Nadal is the new official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, for Spring Summer 2011 advertising campaign.
Currently ranked No. 1 tennis player in the world, twice champion at Wimbledon and five times champion at Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal was shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

Long, silky hair. Straight or wavy hair. Kinky, curly, bold, beautiful hair. If you weren’t born with it, or you want way more than you have now, hair extensions can help you pick up where Mother Nature left off. The “hot” trend in the hair and fashion industry continues to be hair extensions due to their versatility and immediate results. Celebrities like Eva Longoria, Beyonce and Jessica Simpson are known to drastically alter their hair styles and hues overnight.

“As more stars and celebrities begin to experiment with new hairstyles, hair weaves have become even more ubiquitous. Like hair coloring, a hair weave is a relatively easy and non-invasive way to change your appearance,” says Amoy Pitters, master hair stylist & owner of Manhattan based salon Amoy Couture Hair. Women have been using hair extensions (weaves) to enhance the natural beauty and uniqueness of their hair. Amoy continues, “Extensions have been long thought of as only for the rich and famous; however this is no longer the case. New technology and consumer education is driving cost down while at the same time, increasing the quality of products that are now available.” Obviously fashion models use hair extensions quite often, both personally and professionally. Amoy is one of the go- to stylists for fashion models.

According to Amoy, if you are considering adding extensions to your natural hair, it is very important to explore your options to understand the effects each technique will have on your hair and how natural it looks. For example, for shorter hair, it’s best to sew in extensions to attain an even flow of layers. For longer locks, Amoy would recommend fusion or micro link weaves to add fullness and texture. All of these options depend on the style each is going for and one’s budget. Additionally, it’s important to consider necessary precautions to minimize the risks of damaging your natural hair and scalp.

Choosing the Right Hair Type

It is important to know that the type of hair you add to your own will seriously affect how realistic and attractive your extensions look. “Extensions and weaves come in both synthetic and natural forms (human hair) and you will want to think carefully about your lifestyle and desired look before choosing a hair type,” advises Amoy. Amoy only uses human hair in her salon, as it is more suitable for use with free-flowing styles and less damaging overall. There are many types of human hair to choose from. Your personal preference, hair type, and cost restrictions will determine what type of extensions you and your stylist will choose.

What Kind of Extensions Does Amoy Offer?

• Sew-in extensions: Amoy’s most popular extension service, where the natural hair is corn-rowed onto the scalp, and the weaving is sewed onto the braid. This type of extension not only allows the natural hair to grow without interference, and with proper maintenance, the extensions should last up to 2 ½ months. Human hair is a must for this type of extension.

• Integrated extensions: For this service, there is no corn-rowing of the natural hair. Instead, the extensions are sewn through a rolled bundle of the natural hair. The benefit of this method is there is decreased tension on the scalp and it the result appears like natural hair. Because the natural hair is not braided onto the scalp, the shelf-life of this particular style is not as long as sew-in extensions.

• Great Lengths Amoy offers Great Lengths extensions, which is a non-invasive extension process that attaches human hair to the natural hair, strand by strand, with a specialized machine.

Other Types of Extensions Amoy Can Comment on:

• Lacefront extensions: While this type of extension has gained popularity in the African-American community, Amoy do not offer this service because it is not really meant for everyday use. A “lacefront” is a wig that has a lace attachment which, optimally, blends into the wearer’s forehead for a seamless look. It is primarily used by stage performers and entertainers who need lots of movement and versatility. However, the lace insert is very fragile and a human-hair wig is quite pricey. For someone looking for an everyday style, Amoy recommends sew-in extensions.

• Bonding: Simply, bonding is not good for the hair. The adhesive used to bond the extensions is very damaging to natural hair. It can cause a great number of split ends, and only an extensions specialist can remove the bonds.

How Long Do Hair Extensions Last?

According to Amoy, most hair extensions have a lifespan of two months. However, she strongly advises against keeping the same set of extensions for longer than three months. “Just like the body’s skin, the scalp needs to be cleansed thoroughly to remain healthy. Extensions prohibit the scalp from getting the ‘scrub’ it needs to grow healthy hair,” says Amoy.

Hair Extension Maintenance

Hair extensions are washed and treated the same way as you do your natural hair. Always wash your scalp as well as your natural hair and the weave hair every 7 to 14 days. However, hair extensions do tend to wear out with normal wash and wear. Weave hair is especially prone to becoming brittle and dry because it is not attached to the scalp and therefore doesn’t receive any of the body’s naturally nourishing oils. “Your natural hair will become dry and brittle if it is not washed, conditioned and moisturized on a regular basis,” says Amoy. She recommends using gentle products to clean your hair and to keep your hair moisturized with a deep conditioner.