Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Presidential look is in
Take a look at my entry in Examiner.com on Barack Obama's power attire that sets the visual stage for his historic speech in Washington on Tuesday.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Bargain hunter update
The economic downturn has posed a challenge for retailers to be successful and for consumers to manage their finances more efficiently.
In other words, prices are coming down to encourage spending. But how low can they go before buyers bite?
The fundamentals still apply. Know what you have in your closet and assess what you'd like to have in advance. When you see something that's on your radar at a reasonable price, that's the time to strike.
I wish I could say this happens to me all the time, but I have neither infinite good luck nor resources. I can, however, relate this:
On New Year's Day at the factory outlets in San Marcos, Texas, I came across a Polo Ralph Lauren cashmere/wool blend sportcoat that retailed at $1,895. After discounts and sales tax, I wound up paying $140. I was stunned to realize that the jacket was there for me to purchase at that price point.
This isn't the first (see previous blog entries) and probably not the last item I'll encounter on sale for that good a deal. But choose wisely. Check out the garment thoroughly, and then decide whether it fits into your budget. You can certainly look good for less, but only if you have the confidence to afford it without guilt.
Good luck.
In other words, prices are coming down to encourage spending. But how low can they go before buyers bite?
The fundamentals still apply. Know what you have in your closet and assess what you'd like to have in advance. When you see something that's on your radar at a reasonable price, that's the time to strike.
I wish I could say this happens to me all the time, but I have neither infinite good luck nor resources. I can, however, relate this:
On New Year's Day at the factory outlets in San Marcos, Texas, I came across a Polo Ralph Lauren cashmere/wool blend sportcoat that retailed at $1,895. After discounts and sales tax, I wound up paying $140. I was stunned to realize that the jacket was there for me to purchase at that price point.
This isn't the first (see previous blog entries) and probably not the last item I'll encounter on sale for that good a deal. But choose wisely. Check out the garment thoroughly, and then decide whether it fits into your budget. You can certainly look good for less, but only if you have the confidence to afford it without guilt.
Good luck.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tune in to 'Great Day Houston' on Dec. 29
I've returned from hiatus after appearing on "Great Day Houston" with Deborah Duncan, which airs weekdays from 9-10am Central time on KHOU-TV Ch. 11 in Houston.
Ms. Duncan and I talked about men's fashion and grooming. To be sure, there was more to talk about than time to talk, but the segment turned out to be fun and informative. The segment airs Monday, Dec. 29. Click here to see the clip.
I must thank my models, Ryan, Lenny and Lori (who dressed in a rather masculine-looking tuxedo) for joining me on this project. Also, thanks to Ms. Duncan, Carolina Boyd and Kim Gagne for having me on the show.
Not least, thank you, Jerome Gray of KPRC-TV Ch. 2 in Houston, for helping to make my goal a reality.
Happy Holidays.
Ms. Duncan and I talked about men's fashion and grooming. To be sure, there was more to talk about than time to talk, but the segment turned out to be fun and informative. The segment airs Monday, Dec. 29. Click here to see the clip.
I must thank my models, Ryan, Lenny and Lori (who dressed in a rather masculine-looking tuxedo) for joining me on this project. Also, thanks to Ms. Duncan, Carolina Boyd and Kim Gagne for having me on the show.
Not least, thank you, Jerome Gray of KPRC-TV Ch. 2 in Houston, for helping to make my goal a reality.
Happy Holidays.
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