INDULGENCES image lab by marcellas reynolds
Essentials
SUMMER
“I’ve always been about style for people. It was the way you put yourself together and the imagination, not buying this number off the rack, but the way you wear it.” -Ralph Lauren
Every day we get up and we put on basically the same
thing. Men wear some variation of a pant—be it shorts, trousers or sweats. We all put on a shirt of some sort. But it’s what we decide to add to the mix that makes us individual. As a stylist I think it’s the use of accessories that separates us from one another. Two men can wear the exact same suit. How they chose to accessorize that suit is what makes it different. Individual. You add accessories which show your personality and separate you from the proverbial fashion herd. Here are my top accessory picks to boost your personal style into the stratosphere:
Nothing says summer like a hot pair of SUNGLASSES.
For men it’s about classic styles like the Ray-ban aviator. Let’s all thank Jon Hamm of AMC’s hit show Mad Men for that. And let’s not forget Tom Ford who gave us last year’s most stylish movie A Single Man. My pic for sum- mer 2010’s hottest shades is Tom Ford’s “Christopher” aviator. Look for them in tortoise to match just about everything in your wardrobe.
SCARVES are a great way to add color and of-the-mo-
ment trendiness to any outfit for both men and women. A scarf is a great and often inexpensive way to look instantly current. Plaid is so big this summer. My pick for men is a plaid scarf by Egineered Garments. And for the ladies I love the amazing “Pleated Petal” scarf by Diane von Furstenberg. Here’s a style tip ladies: forgo a blouse and wear your scarf under you fave boyfriend blazer as a shirt! Just remember, keep that blazer buttoned!
Everyone needs a WATCH. Wait... scratch that.
Watches have in a major way become obsolete. Think about it; now when we need to know what time it is we reach for our iPods or our cell phones. But watches, un- like any other accessory, communicate power, class and wealth. Nothing says money like a Patek Philippe, Rolex “Submariner” or a Cartier “Tank Francaise.” The aforementioned watches start at $6,500, but
if you can’t play with the big boys, do not fret. Nixon is doing cool, oversized watches for the modern hipster. A style tip for the girls: nothing is cooler than a men’s watch on you. Oversized men’s Rolexes have been spot- ted on Sharon Stone and Paris Hilton.
Let’s face it, SHOES are how women judge each other.
Thanks in part to SJP on SATC everyone knows about Jimmy Choo & Manolo Blahnik. And with J. Lo releas-
HATS have made a strong resurgence for summer as
we take our style cues from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Think about it, a gentlemen wasn’t dressed without a hat in the good old days. And when I say hat I don’t mean a Christian Audigier trucker hat or your fave NY Yankee’s baseball cap. I can not get enough of Christy’s Crown Series hats. Christy’s has been making hats since 1773 and suddenly some of entertainment’s hottest men like Joel Mad- den, Justin Timberlake and P. Diddy have discovered them. They’ve even turned up on ladies embracing the menswear trend like Britney Spears and one of the world’s best-dressed women, Kate Moss. From Panamas to bowlers to flat caps, Christy’s does it all.
ing a single titled “Louboutins,” famed French shoe designer Christian Louboutin is definitely a household name. Right now, at this moment, here on planet Earth, no shoe is hotter than the Louboutin “Meree” lace-up bootie. It’s sex on heels period. And at $1,100 you’re not gonna wanna wear this bad girl unless it’s a very special occasion. What I love most about it, aside from the lac- ing, is its neutral color is perfect to wear with summer’s hottest trend: brights.
If Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik lead the pack as
far as ladies shoes, the male equivalent must be John Varvatos. From his uber-cool collaboration with Con- verse that’s taken sneakers to the next level, to his beat up, worn out, “please sir I want more” Oliver Twist take on his namesake collection shoes, John is making the most covet-able shoes on the planet. Style note for the guys: for summer it’s all about the John Varvatos slightly distressed Converse slip-on. Cooler than flips, they make suits hip/casual yet they dress up shorts.
So there you have it, ladies and gentleme—how ac-
cessories can help express your personal style, keep you of-the-moment and boost your swagger. Questions? Are you at your wit’s end on how to wear the newest trend? Email me at
marcellas@ragemonthly.com. I’m just a few mouse clicks away!
Marcellas Reynolds is a celebrity fashion stylist and TV host. He recently filmed E! Network’s Perfect Catch with Carmen Electra.
E-MAIL:
marcellas@ragemonthly.com
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RAGE monthly | JUNE 2010
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