Design

I've Been Trendy For Years Now: What do Karl Lagerfeld, Kanye West, and yours truly have in common, aside from our stunningly handsome appearances? The bow tie, of course. So says Stylehive.com in this recent blog post . From hipster to hip-hop and all the way uptown to"Gossip Girl" territory, there's no denying that the trend is starting to build. I'm re-posting their instructional video too, since everyone needs to know how to tie a bow tie, even you ladies! (Not sure what is wrong with the sound-I'm a simple man.) We'll stop there for today. I love these lazy summer days! A. J. Farley wears bow ties and runs Farley Home Services, an inventory service provider for homeowners, tenants, landlords, and small business owners. Please visit EverySingleItem.com for details.

Never Out Of (Or In) Style: I add the following link with little comment, mainly an excerpt: This means adopting pieces that can be downright nerdy on almost everyone else, but transforming it with confidence and a good eye to make a bow tie the hippest thing around. It's all about the attitude, my friends. As further evidence, I site the following . . . The Man's Got Nothing Left To Prove: The Wisconsin State Journal has this article about Thor Pettersen, a 93 year old "chick magnet." While others wear T-shirts, Pettersen sports a bow tie and cardigan. He likes to feel dressed up, he said. He wore the same outfit during his career as an engineer with the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company. What a great story. I want to meet Mr. Pettersen some day. Unlikely Outcome: So long as we're not talking business today, I want to speak up for the Men's National (Soccer) Team (who desperately need a nickname). Our boys are currently competing in ...