The two persons I normally look to for some inspiration would be Instagram's @runnineverlong, @thedressedchest, and @mycreativelook These guys wear awesome combinations and consistently show how to marry a variety of accessories.
In the mornings, which item of clothing do you start with to build the outfit of the day?
Normally I start off with the accessories and work my way around them. It could be a tie, a square or a specific tie and square combo. It really depends on what I want to wear that day.
Plaid, polka dots or stripes?
Honestly you really can’t go wrong with any of them! If mixed well you’ll be turning heads! Patterns always win, just ensure you don’t induce nausea.
List three things most people would not know about you.
We all have that suit/jacket/pants/shirt/tie colour combination that never fails...whats your go to colour combination?
Definitely a light grey suit, crisp white spread collar shirt and purple tie; a little paisley for a classic look.
In an attempt to find you if you went missing, how would your spouse describe your style in 3 words?
I think the future Mrs. Phillips would say sharp, clean and classic.
Do you dress well for you or is it a lasting impression that you want to make on those around you?
I dress for impression first. How you carry yourself greatly affects how persons interact you. Something people fail to realize. I like to make quite the first impression and before I say a word persons are seeing what I’m wearing and already made a decision as to what they are going to do.
Here is your chance to pen a profound style quote...lets hear it!
“Style is saying who you are in 100 words without saying a single word.”
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My wife!! Not your typical answer I know, but when I get up and get dressed, my wife is the first, and frankly the only person I want to impress. If she gives me the compliment, or the stroke of the collar or suit jacket, or the sexy eye when I am dressed, I am good for the day!
In the mornings, which item of clothing do you start with to build the outfit of the day?
A nice pair of clean underwear!! (emphasis on clean) After that though, I may start with the blazer.
List three things most people would not know about you.
How do you want your work to impact those around you?
I don’t know if there is any one word to describe the impact I want my work to have on people around me. I want people to see the need to change their lives, because my life was changed and is changing. I want my work to show God off and not me. Too often we work and play for self-glory and gratification, in fact that is easy to do. I want to work and play to glorify God and however that impacts those around me, so be it.
We all have that suit/jacket/pants/shirt/tie colour combination that never fails...what’s your go-to colour combination?
I have had several of those types of combos over the years. What comes to mind most recently are the purple/pink shirt, khaki corduroy jacket and grey thin striped pants.
In an attempt to find you if you went missing, how would your spouse describe your style in 3 words?
Tall Dark Chocolate….wait what was the question?
Do you dress well for you or is it a lasting impression that you want to make on those around you?
Both. I want to dress in such a way that if I am in a “priority neighborhood” or I am walking in the Bridle Path, I will be addressed with respect and dignity. My clothes help to determine if I am a man trying to live out my boyhood, or if I am a man embracing the stage I am at in life. I will always have class, let them boys have swag!
Here is your chance to pen a profound style quote...let’s hear it!
"It’s not what you wear, or who you wear, but whose wearing it and how they wear it."
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Matt is responsible for all the designs in our first collection of knitted ties. If you haven't checked it out yet, be sure to browse the Matt Hartman Collection. In addition to having great style, Matt is an awesome guy on and off camera who lives life to the fullest with his lovely family. We are so happy to have in on board!
What/who is your daily style inspiration?
I don't usually check anyone out for inspiration as much as I used to. But if I'm in a rut I look to Instagram's Rainier Jonn or Sherwood to get color combo ideas.
List three things most people would not know about you?
How do you want your work to impact those around you?
I want people to be inspired and know that dressing nice gives you confidence. Hopefully I inspire someone out there to try different things and pass the torch on because of me. I continue to do a lot experimenting to see what styles I prefer most.
Plaid, polka dots or stripes?
All the above please! Honestly the answer just depends on the full combination. Mixing patterns is dangerous business but if its done right looks really awesome!
We all have that suit/jacket/pants/shirt/tie colour combination that never fails...whats your go to colour combination?
Navy suit, light brown shirt, brown wingtips, with a 2-3 color tie focused on earth colors.
In an attempt to find you if you went missing, how would your spouse describe your style in 3 words?
WOW....hmm I guess it depends on what I was wearing that day because I'm all over the board sometimes. But I think she would say "Colorful. Detailed. Sharp"
Do you dress well for you or is it a lasting impression that you want to make on those around you?
Impression first. Me last. Impression is everything and looking nice as a man sets you apart from the start.
In the mornings, which item of clothing do you start with to build the outfit of the day?
Accessories always! I never start with a shirt or suit color. Sometimes it might be the tie, sometimes, the pocket square, maybe even a watch..just depends on the vibe I want to portray that day.
Here is your chance to pen a profound style quote...lets hear it!
HA! Well here goes nothing "Style is personal. Style is YOU. YOUR style has no rules."
My daily style inspiration I’d say comes from Instagram's Perkins Bien Aime. His style reflects how I dress...simple, and classy with a touch of trendy.
In the mornings, which item of clothing do you start with to build the outfit of the day?
To build my outfit for the day I start with the pocket square. I like pocket squares that are bold in style. I then find the perfect tie and lapel pin that will be complimentary to the pocket square. These days though Ocean Blvd supplies all the accessories I need to pull off the perfect fit.
List three things most people would not know about you.
We all have that suit/jacket/pants/shirt/tie colour combination that never fails...what’s your go-to colour combination?
Navy blazer, grey pants, white shirt and floral tie. This combination has never let me down when I can think of nothing else to wear.
In an attempt to find you if you went missing, how would your spouse describe your style in 3 words?
Dapper, comfortable and textured
Do you dress well for you, or is it a lasting impression that you want to make on those around you?
When I dress well, it's mostly for me, but it's also a lasting impression I want to leave for generations of young men behind. Dressing well not only boosts your confidence, but sets you apart from others.
Here is your chance to pen a profound style quote...let’s hear it!
“If you think it’s too bold, find a way to make it work.”
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What/who is your daily style inspiration?
Hard to say really, so much inspiration out there but in the end, as cliche as it may sound, my dad was a slick dude so it'll have to be my dad.
In the mornings, which item of clothing do you start with to build the outfit of the day?
I get up, pull out a tie, then like good soldiers the rest follows diligently lol.
List three things most people would not know about you.
Plaid, polka dots or stripes?
Right now, and for a while, I'm loving polka dots.
In an attempt to find you if you went missing, how would your spouse describe your style in 3 words?
According to wifey, not me…"slick, clean and fresh”; thanks babe, I'm feeling the love!
Do you dress well for you or is it a lasting impression that you want to make on those around you?
I dress well for me, if I impress myself (not being cocky of course) then who I am will have a greater impression on those around me. What you see is who I am!
Here is your chance to pen a profound style quote...lets hear it!
"Be you and only you but dress down and make things pop because a single tie could make the difference between wifey or not"
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I spend part of my time checking on Instagram and Pinterest for inspiration, but i tend to naturally put combos together and dare to be different, even if its a little orthodox.
In the mornings, which item of clothing do you start with to build the outfit of the day?
I usually pick my trousers first.
List three things most people would not know about you.
Plaid, polka dots or stripes?
I used to think that i had to choose, but i can safely say "all of the above". Being different as allowed to choose, or mix and match either. That's the beauty of styling.
We all have that suit/jacket/pants/shirt/tie color combination that never fails...whats your go to color combination?
After reflection i'll have to say black suit, white shirt, with that I can accessories with any combo.
In an attempt to find you if you went missing, how would your spouse describe your style in 3 words?
I think the future Mrs. Beloni will say, sharp, colorful and sexy!
Do you dress well for you or is it a lasting impression that you want to make on those around you?
Dressing well is who I am. I’ve always been like that to be honest, even if i wasn't always right in my combos.
Here is your chance to pen a profound style quote...lets hear it!
"Why let fashion define you, dare to be different and define it yourself."
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In the mornings, which item of clothing do you start with to build the outfit of the day?
The article of clothing I often start with is a sport jacket. With that I can easily add a pair jeans or dress pants with a sweater depending on the weather. Then i choose my accessories based on the vibe I’m feeling.
List three things most people would not know about you.
How do you want your work to impact those around you?
Plaid, polka dots or stripes?
I love all three patterns, and when paired with the right accessories like those from Ocean Boulevard, my outfits are always elevated.
We all have that suit/jacket/pants/shirt/tie colour combination that never fails...whats your go to colour combination?
My "go to" color combination would be turquoise. Turquoise is a refreshing colour that gives off an energy while also being calming and sophisticated. Wearing a turquoise dress shirt with a dark blue suit is a great combination.
In an attempt to find you if you went missing, how would your spouse describe your style in 3 words?
Fashionable, stylish and unique
Its the first date, you want to look effortlessly put together; what's the outfit?
For a seemingly effortless yet impressionable look my choices are a blazer decked with some accessories and some dark colored jeans or pants, making sure your footwear is clean of course.
Do you dress well for you or is it a lasting impression that you want to make on those around you?
I dress well first and foremost for myself as dressing well boosts my confidence and can puts me in the right state of mind. I am mindful that style can also shape people’s perception of me, so I always strive to look my best and continue to enjoy new styles and fashion.
Here is your chance to pen a profound style quote...lets hear it!
“Fashion is not a necessity, but rather a passion and an art that comes from within.”
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What/who is your daily style inspiration?
Use to be my pops, now it's my instincts.
In the mornings, which item of clothing do you start with to build the outfit of the day?
Anything I see first...I love the challenge of making it work.
List three things most people would not know about you.
Plaid, polka dots or stripes?
I love me some polka dots!
We all have that suit/jacket/pants/shirt/tie colour combination that never fails...whats your go to colour combination?
You can't go wrong with the classic black and white...its a timeless look!
In an attempt to find you if you went missing, how would your spouse describe your style in 3 words?
Classy, edgy and colorful
Its the first date, you want to look effortlessly put together; what's the outfit?
Depending on where we go... dark blue denim, button up, no show socks, loafers
Do you dress well for you or is it a lasting impression that you want to make on those around you?
Both, but to be honest, its more so for me though.
Here is your chance to pen a profound style quote...lets hear it!
Your style starts in your mind... wear what you would want to have represent you.
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What/who is your daily style inspiration?
I have to say my late mother. She taught me about colours from a tender age and also how to blend them for optimum effect. I still have the colour wheel that she made by hand and gave me when I was in High School.
List three things most people would not know about you.
How do you want your work to impact those around you?
As a REALTOR®, I am service oriented. As such, those around me should feel as if they are VIP when dealing with me personally or professionally. I may not always get it right, but I intend to leave a legacy that family, friends, clients, colleagues and the Industry, both locally and Internationally will remember.
Plaid, polka dots or stripes?
All three at any given time. If I had to choose one it would be polka dots.
We all have that suit/jacket/pants/shirt/tie colour combination that never fails...what's your go to colour combination?
My favourite colour is blue so pretty much any variation of a blue suit with complementary pieces.
In an attempt to find you if you went missing, how would your spouse describe your style in 3 words?
He stands out!
It's the first date, you want to look effortlessly put together; what's the outfit?
Blue jeans pants, crisp white shirt, sports jacket with bright coloured pocket square, a complimentary chucks (All Star) and socks.
Do you dress well for you or is it a lasting impression that you want to make on those around you?
I always dress for my wife and I which usually results in lasting and memorable impressions on those around me.
In the mornings, which item of clothing do you start with to build the outfit of the day?
I go for the shirt...that’s my blank “canvas” to paint on.
Here is your chance to pen a profound style quote...lets hear it!
“Wear your confidence and others will believe you” - HoJo
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List three things most people would not know about you.
Plaid, polka dots or stripes?
Polka dots all day,everyday!
We all have that suit/jacket/pants/shirt/tie colour combination that never fails...what's your go to colour combination?
My go-to is gray white and red (with blue sometimes)
In an attempt to find you if you went missing, how would your spouse describe your style in 3 words?
Simple, fitted and clean.
How do you want your work to impact those around you?
I want to inspire those around me to be better versions of themselves as I make both inspirational and relatable music for listeners to connect with me through my art.
Its the first date, you want to look effortlessly put together; what's the outfit?
Living in the tropics I am gonna say beach shorts and a t-shirt, works like a charm every time. Show some legs, some arms and it's a done deal. The key is to squeeze in some push-ups just before I see her.
Do you dress well for you or is it a lasting impression that you want to make on those around you?
I do it for the likes not the love so definitely for those around me.
In the mornings, which item of clothing do you start with to build the outfit of the day?
The perfect socks. Everything else follows the socks.
Here is your chance to pen a profound style quote...lets hear it!
Figure out your fit and then wear what fits...always!
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