boyfriend: bomb squad

 

Admit it: you either spent fourth grade recess pretending to beat the Nazis to the Ark of the Covenant or you turned the swing set into an F-14 until it was time for dinner. Regardless of your ten year-old-self’s fantasy, both Dr. Jones and Maverick taught incredibly important life lessons: No, not to “believe in the unbelievable,” not “persevere through difficult times” and especially not “don’t drink coffee in the flight tower.”

The biggest lesson learned from such BAMFs is this: with the right bomber jacket, you can never loose.

A leather bomber jacket is not only the ultimate definition of “cool,” but it’ll become one of the most versatile pieces in your repertoire. Wear it down with a white V—neck and a fitted pair of dark denim to turn you Boss Notch up a dial or dress it up with a collared shirt to add a degree of smooth and sexy to a formal look.

Because the bomber’s silhouette is so simple, it’s important to tune-in to the details. Zippers, pockets and the shape volume all formulate different styles and vibes.

lauren jerdonek.

boyfriend: mr. burgundy

Never in a million years would I have dreamed of lumping a fictional, (local) Emmy-awarded anchorman into the same category of such swanksters like Andrew Garfield and Zac Efron. In fact, I'm sure I'm committing some kind of fashion cardinal sin even comparing the two! But sometimes, ya gotta do what you gotta do.

  If there's one thing I've learned in my experience with guys (cue laughs!) it's that if you want them to listen, you need to give them something they want to listen to. So, alas I have shamefully resorted to Mr. Ron Burgundy in a plea that guys to show their support for the autumn 2012 champion color.

Burgundy in menswear was all over the runways for fall/winter 2012 collections in February. From Tommy Hilfiger to Ovadia & Sons, the legend of the deep hue lived on. 

Now, do I expect you gentleman to dawn tailored suits to 9:30 chemistry lecture? Yeah, I do. But I know you wont. So, five burgundy items that you're down to flaunt & that're girlfriend-approved.

Stay classy, San Diego. 

{contents: 1. NN07 basic tee + 2. Beams Plus Zip-Up Jacket + 3. Illesteva Sunglasses + 4. Common Projects Leather Low Top Sneakers + 5. Canili Woven-Silk Tie}

lauren jerdonek.

boyfriend: florence street style

Dear boyfriend,

I'll keep this brief because I've heard there is some sort of major chess playoff game (or something) tonight, but I wanted to let you know that wearing baby pink cartoon whales all over your hats, ties, t-shirts & shorts makes you look like a 12 year old girl & pastel bow-ties do not make you look like a Brooks Brother but a horrible reenactment of Pee Wee Herman.

& with that, please take in as many tips from the gentlemen below from Florence's men's Fashion Week as you possibly can.

Love, girlfriend.

 

{photo cred: Tommy Ton}

lauren jerdonek.

boyfriend: the tourist

My love for menswear is no secret. 

In fact, I admire & respect well-dressed guys way more than I do my own gender.

I also love collaborations amongst retailers, especially when that retailer happens to be Urban Outfitters. Earlier this spring UO announced their collaboration with Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast [right this way...] & just this past week they launched a new collection with one of my favorite menswear brands: Burkman Bros.

Burkman Bros. founders & head designers Doug & Ben Burkman designed this collection, called "The Tourist," based off the inspiration they took from a trip to Greece.

The best part: You can get an entire look for under $100.

Go. Now.

lauren jerdonek.