10 Must-Haves

3. Apple iPod Touch (or iPhone)
I do not have an iPhone. Probably would consider it in the future, but as many of you know, I don't adapt early and quickly to technology. Until then, the iPod Touch should do. I do not listen to an enormous variety of songs—matter of fact, if I count the songs I enjoy listening to over and over again, the number would probably not even go beyond 100. (And when I get to that number, I'm really trying.) Regardless, it's a handy piece of gadgetry that goes well with my digital life.

Photograph from Apple.com

10 Must-Haves

2. Kiehl's Stylist Series Malleable Moulding Paste
I've been sporting what many call a faux-hawk. (Click here for an idea what it looks.) A small amount of this paste is all you need to have a non-sticky (boo-ya, wax!), non-shiny, and non-crispy (sorry, hair gel!) hold that you can easily restyle by just running your fingers over your hair. (A little water helps, too, but it isn't necessary.)

Photo from Kiehls.com

Dude the Bargain Shopper: Jared Leto

Easy, breezy summer style for guys. I would even argue that two layers (even though one of them is a tank) is a bit much for 85-degree days. But that's just me.

Shirt ($39.50) from American Eagle Outfitters.
Jeans ($29.90) from Heritage 1981.
Sunglasses ($89.95) from DKNY / Sunglass Hut.
Tank ($19) from American Apparel.
Top cuff ($9.50) from American Eagle Outfitters.
Bottom cuff ($245) from D&G / Neiman Marcus.

Photo from AKM/X17online.com which ran in men.style.com.

10 Must-Haves

(Edited for grammar and clarity. Man I'm such a finnicky editor.)

In the tradition of men.style.com's 10 Essential Things featurette, I decided to make my own. (Partly, I also needed to get into the routine of posting at my blog! It's been neglected for way too long a time.) Note that this is not a 10 Must-Haves list, instead it's a compilation of things, fashion-wise that I personally like.

1. Dior Punk Sunglasses
This fantastic pair of sunglasses were my first (and currently, only) eBay purchase. Unveiled in the Spring 2003 Womenswear collection (yeah, women's—will elaborate in a second), it's a wraparound-style sunglass with a severe rectangular shape. But curiously, it complemented my round face perfectly—matter of fact, no one else on my circle of friends wore it with the same, shall we say, stylin' attitude that I do to it. And I also get compliments. I got the basic black one, just so I'm safe. Had I been extra flush then, I would've bought the red-framed one too.

My thing with sunglasses is, if it fits you, look past the gender it's meant for. Many men's sunglasses are aviator-style, and they look horrible on me. And I mean horrible. Just be careful not to get a pair that's too small for your face—a common style with women's sunglasses—or you'll look even more plump.
Purchased for $99 on eBay.

Photos from a Google Images search with "Dior Punk Sunglasses" as search term.