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I inadvertently started my blog during my infant son’s nap time back in 1999… before the term ‘blog’ was even popular.

Through it all, I believe…

Your style is your fingerprint in all that you do… it’s how you see the world + how the world perceives you.

 

The blog archives go back to the beginning and are updated regularly.  You’ll find 1,000’s of posts about modern business, branding, positioning, marketing, photos, fashion, style, beauty, lifestyle… and most importantly, how to do anything authentically. Enjoy!

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Fotoshop by Adobé by Jesse Rosten Spoofs the Age Old Art of Retouched Photos

We all know that nothing is really what it seems in terms of retouching. Since the day when PhotoShop became a verb, what you see is not always what you get. But, what if you could magically "Fotoshop" that blemish off your chin??? Here's a fantastically brilliant video spoof by Jessen Rosten called Fotoshop by Adobé  to add a smile to your day. Fotoshop by Adobé from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo. MORE: Retouching Posts

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Patrick Mohr Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Show- Womenswear & Menswear

Patrick Mohr Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Womenswear & Menswear FALL / WINTER 2012 Mercedes Benz Berlin Fashion Week   Patrick Mohr certainly cleaned up his presentation from the last time we visited him, with the wackiest fashion show in what appeared to be in homage to the hairy hipster that distracted from the very wearable collection.   The collection continues to brim with go-to modern urban basics, and this time you can focus on the clothes. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS [nggallery id57] Photos: Image.net

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Schumacher Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Show

Schumacher Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection FALL / WINTER 2012 Mercedes Benz Berlin Fashion Week SHOP: Schmuacher in stock now               MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS [nggallery id54] Photos: Image.net

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Dimitri Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Show

Dimitri Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection FALL / WINTER 2012 Mercedes Benz Berlin Fashion Week                   MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS[nggallery id53] Photos: Image.net

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In the Details- Fall 2012 Menswear Moments You Shouldn’t Miss from Milan

Even though Spring 2012 hasn't hit stores yet, take notes from the recent men's shows while shopping this season to get ahead of the game... With season's now piling up on top of season's, there's too much fashion out there to take note from when considering what's next for the times ahead. Keeping that in mind we've culled a quick list of some of our top not-to-be-missed moments from the Men's Fall 2012 shows in Milan recently like Burberry's decadent patchwork tote (above). Jil Sander A statement-making black leather carry-all that boasts a paper bag shape adds a sinister touch of wit to such an everyday item. >>SHOP: MEN’S STYLE GUIDE TO EVERYDAY CHIC Dolce and Gabbana Paired with a distressed pair

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Surf’s Up… Stella McCartney’s Tropical Prints

Leave it to Stella McCartney to give the digitized print craze an unexpectedly girlie, retro-minded update with vivid tropical Hawaiian prints wickedly placed throughout her Resort collection. While they hit the Hawaiian motif trend on the mark, they also happen to make for playful, statement making separates in easy-to-wear silhouettes that are as charming as they are cool. They also make for a witty take on the world of Resort itself as it's a season geared for vacations, tropical or not. -Naveed Hussain >>The Top Resort Collections of 2012 Stella McCartney's Hawaiian Print Jersey Dress (above) $395 from Net-A-Porter.com Tropical prints in all shapes imaginable are waiting for you: More Stella McCartney...

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Inspired By The Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion- Cheap Chic Celebrity Looks For Less

First Look at Golden Globes 2012 Fashions: Get the Look for Less Get celebrity inspired dresses accessibly... no need to dream about Golden Globes Red Carpet fashion look alikes as they are up for grabs and attainable! FocusOnStyle has the hot out of the sample room photos of fresh celebrity inspired fashion. Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, and George Clooney's sweetie Stacey Keibler floored us at the Golden Globes with their flawless designer dresses -why not try to make a statement yourself? >>MORE: Golden Globes 2012 In no time, you'll be able to confidently mimic celebrity style, if that's what you're after. And why not? Special occasions, dance formals and prom should work as YOUR own red carpet! Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture

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Escada Sport Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Show

Escada Sport Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection FALL / WINTER 2012 Mercedes Benz Berlin Fashion Week SHOP: Escada Sport in stores now               MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS[nggallery id52] Photos: Image.net

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Best Men’s Coats From Milan Fall/Winter 2012

Roberto Cavalli Just in time for the current season's winter chill comes a bevy of inspirational finds from the best men's shows from Milan for 2012 to take a cue from when looking for fresh outerwear ideas. From Roberto Cavalli's contrast pea-coat (above) to heritage-minded finery, there's something for everyone to keep in mind when shopping for that perfect coat. Burberry  Burberry's color-blocked puffer may keep you warm, but its rich mix of colors offers a fresh alternative to drab winter dressing. >>SHOP: MEN’S STYLE GUIDE TO EVERYDAY CHIC Dolce and Gabbana While a majority of the collection was full of heavily gilded embroidered coats, this cloak allows for a dramatic sartorial touchdown in the dandiest way possible. >>More Mens: Fashion Reviews &

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Top Trends from Milan Fall/Winter 2012 Menswear

While it's true that menswear has only so much room to change each season, there was still a refreshing assortment of new ideas for Fall 2012 -here's a look at some top trends that caught our eye in Milan. Animal Novelty Prints- Andrea Pompilio Burberry Animal print motifs have been popping up in some of the best women's collections recently so it comes as no surprise that they crept their way into the men's shows this season in a myriad of ways and sizes. At Jil Sander's (top photo) wickedly fierce show they even managed to add a much need addition of surprising levity while at Burberry they had an almost childish, cartoon-like appeal. >>SHOP: MEN’S STYLE GUIDE TO EVERYDAY CHIC Updated

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Best of Milan Menswear Fall/Winter 2012

After a few season's on the lull, Milan was back on track with a season full of covetable collections that are sure to get your man inspired to re-tool his wardrobe come Fall 2012. We've compiled a list of our top three shows to keep you up-to-date on all that's new ahead from Milan. >>More Mens: Fashion Reviews & Runway Highlights Prada- Leave it Miuccia Prada to combine the machismo of vaguely 30's and 40's German/Austrian military lifestyle notes with something as disparate as 60's and 70's era mods and dandies for a look that was effortlessly cool, complex, gentrified and full of references paired like never seen before. An elegant parade of long double-breasted coats, suiting in surprising shades

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Pretty in Pink- Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Becksale Go Bright

Call it a sartorial coincidence that within days of each other two gorgeous actresses made a strong case for winter pinks while championing the warm-weather hue as an option for woman of all ages and skin tones. While Ginnifer Goodwin is at the moment a dark haired raven beauty with a milky complexion and used her dress to punctuate her modern approach to fashion, Kate Beckinsale on the other hand, managed to use her dress's saturated color as a foundation to accentuate her toned, tan figure. Ginnifer Goodwin worked a startlingly intense pepto-pink dress from Roksanda Ilincic at The People's Choice Awards that was brought to reality in an elegant, bell-sleeved silhouette to lend the old-school glamour of her dress's

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