New To The Scene: HARO

                           

      Haro is a designer brand based in Los Angeles, CA. who focuses in affordable designer prêt-à-porter.
With a renowned reputation for quality and craftsmanship, Haro designs, manufactures and distributes highly desirable products, including  ready-to-wear, small leather goods and accessories. Haro's purpose is to offer their customers fashion and quality at the best price. Haro produces low quantities of each piece in a collection and is involved and oversees production of each piece. Designer Haro is committed to ensuring that all aspects of his business are run responsibly and with integrity. 
Haro was founded in 2008, by designer Salvador Haro. Born an artist he first monetized his artistic ability at age 14 when he started tattooing friends and school mates and started a iron-on t-shirt business. Graduating High School at 16 he began working his first job, other than as a child working with his father, who did manual labor. At 17 he left his first job for a more promising position at a department store, he was always looking for any opportunity to learn more about the clothing industry.  Leaving his house without notice, after family issues he went out on his own. During 2008 and the financial crisis, he lost his job,his vehicle and his home. In mid 2008 he returned home to his family, but with a mindset of not depending on jobs. Growing up with his father who was self-employed and being very creative, he decided to give fashion another try starting a small clothing line, which sold in a few boutiques and skate shops. Within months he made profit, but he was not very convinced, by late 2008 looking at his own wardrobe, his idea became clear, designer fashion. He started making custom orders and leather bracelets, now Haro is a full fashion house, focusing on men and women's ready-to-wear and accessories.   HARO

Mans Laundry Day

                                            Laundry day is coming; and you have to face the mountain of cloth you piled up.
However, we have some good news and some advice.  A recent study showed you don’t need to wash them as much as you think. Australian researchers found that jeans worn for three months without a wash didn’t even smell bad.
Washing your jeans
You should not wait 3 months to wash your jeans; but, Washing jeans is simple, you only need to  wash them every 4 to 5 wearings in cool water, inside out to prevent fading. Hot water can affect the dye in fabrics bleaching colors, and turning them inside out will protect the dyes from the roughness of a cycle.
Undershirts
Undershirts can be washed after 2-3 uses. Cotton fibers don’t build up odor all that fast, so the same undershirt can be worn a few times before a wash. But since the underarms are the most highly odorous part of the body, the shirt needs to be washed after a few uses in order to prevent odors from building up.
Wash at the Right Water Temperature
You can’t just throw any  pile in hot water and expect tailored perfection. In fact, we suggest hot water for items that are 100 percent cotton or undergarments. Why? Hot water helps take care of bacteria on that clothing. It’s more of a disinfectant. Turn the temp down for outer garments—cold water will help them last longer, and save you cash on the electric bill.
Don’t Separate by Color—Do This Instead
The light and dark, two load laundry myth, should be broken!. White, 100 percent cotton items can always go together, and it’s actually OK to mix T-shirts of different colors as long as they’re all cotton. Just know that if you have a knit navy shirt and jeans that look the same color, they shouldn’t be washed together. Jeans can snag nice knit shirts making them look worn.
The Tag
Rule of thumb: “If it doesn’t say machine washable, believe it. And if you’re not willing to hand wash, take it to cleaner,” . Suit coats, dress pants, silk, and woolen items should never see the inside of a washing machine. These items are made with fabrics that can be damaged by the swishing of a cycle.
Get Rid of Wrinkles—Without an Iron
Wrinkles are caused by over drying. Remove clothes from the dryer when they are just slightly dry, and hang them to dry fully. Shirt wrinkled as you’re running out the door? Hang it in the bathroom and turn the water on hot for a few minutes. Steam from shower helps loosens and relaxes fibers, getting rid of wrinkles
                                                                                                                                       

re-Balance Your Emotions

  

At times when I seem to lose my emotional balance, and things momentarily get out of control, I look for simple ways to give me a little boost. I look for simple tasks that are not uncomfortable or that will take up much time. The point is to give you a easy time during stressful, unbalanced times. These are some of the tasks I found to work for me. 

1.  First, I look around, just remember you start with nothing, and everything you see, you created. Sometimes we loose our feeling of self-worth when something goes wrong. Just remember you did it before and you can do it again.
2. Remember your last (or greatest) success and think about it for sixty seconds. Taking in your success as often as possible will help you reach another and another. Quite simply, it reminds you that if you've done it before, you can do it again.
3. Look at any diploma,trophy, or certificate of achievement that you have earned. And if it isn't framed and on the wall, frame it . These are reminders of your accomplishments, and taking in your success is important to maintaining your self-esteem.
4. Wash your hands and face and brush your teeth. It cools and cleans the parts of your body that you use most frequently, which is relaxing, and gives you that "fresh start" feeling.
5.  Shoes take a day or two to release any moisture they have absorbed, so Put on clean socks and some shoes that you haven't worn in a few days. This is a very easy way to put a little pep back into your step.
6.  Wash your car, inside and out. Hey, when our wheels are shiny, we feel better. If you don't think this applies to you, just remember how you felt the last time you got a ride in someones very dirty car. 
7.  Organize your closet and get rid of anything that no longer fits. Old clothes may come back into style, but you really don't want them on hangers for the next 10 years. Throwing out the old makes room for the new. For some, the feeling they get from putting on a new outfit fills them with pride.

Like i mentioned earlier non of these should be time consuming or hard tasks. Try any of these or all when you feel you are not performing 100%, I use these tools on the regular basis and I very happy.

Corduroy For Fall

                                                     There is no doubt; these past few months have been very hot here in LA. We were sporting tanks, cargo shorts and SPF 100. Now its Fall and time to put away your basketball gear. This October we give the green light to corduroy, -pants which have not been so popular in the past. This season they are back in style and we leave you here; our top picks of corduroy for this Fall.

 First off, these 5-pocket, corduroy pants with gently tapered legs and a regular waist from H&M for around $25 bucks.

These bottle green Slim Straight Leg Corduroy Pants

 from Gant by Michael Bastin; should keep you warm through any wind.
These are $188.

Third A pair of corduroy pants featuring a five-pocket construction. Buttoned fly and waist with belt loops. Darted inseam. Partial lining. Woven. Lightweight. These go for $24.

5 Health Benefits Of Coffee

                

             With work, bills and life itself; who has time to wonder what their coffee can do for them, other than it wakes us up. From research I found some interesting facts. Coffee can serve loads benefits; from help with depression to increased fertility. So grab your cup of Joe; here's the 5 benefits of coffee.

1. Gets You Through Your Morning

The obvious and reason we drink it. 

Coffee helps us get up from a bad confrontation with our alarm clocks.

     2.  May Help Promote Healthier Weight

 Caffeine may slightly boost weight loss or prevent weight gain

 Appetite suppression. Caffeine may reduce your desire to eat for a brief time.

Calorie burning. Caffeine may stimulate thermogenesis — one way your body generates heat and energy from digesting food.

     3. May Help Rise Fertility In Men

Studies show that caffeine has certain impacts on sperm motility-the ability of sperm to move toward an egg-and would increase in value your risks of [getting her pregnant]. Research conducted at the University of Sao Paulo discovered that sperm motility was markedly ideal in coffee drinkers versus non coffee-drinkers. And as it turns out, it does not matter whether you drink one or ten cups a day. 

     4. It May Diminish Risk Of Skin Cancer

Staying out of the sun and mostly applying a liberal amount of SPF will provide defense against skin cancer; but coffee?  Studies out of Brigham and Women’s Hospital discovered the women who drank a greater amount of coffee a day had a 20% narrower gamble for basal cell carcinoma, and men had a 9% less risk.

     5. Helps Ward Off Depression

  Anyone who perks up subsequent to the first sip of afternoon coffee are able to tell you too; it has mood-boosting effects. A study based on information from the Harvard School of Public Health, discovered men and women who drink coffee; 2-4 cups have most protective effect; have a 50% reduced risk of suicide. But researchers warn depressed people shouldn't use coffee to self-medicate

 

Don't Forget The Dogs

Grilling this weekend? Don't forget the dogs! This time; however, don't  dress your dogs with the same toppings you did when you were still wearing OshKosh overalls. A hot dog can have strong flavors just as well as any burger can.
A well-made hot dog, with fresh ingredients on top will surprise your palate and will have you even eating a couple servings of veggies this weekend. 

The Chicagoan                       Chopped onion + sliced tomato + yellow mustard + sweet relish + dill pickle spear +    sport        peppers + dash of celery salt

 The Olympian
 Spinach sautéed with chopped garlic in olive oil + a brushing of Greek yogurt + a squeeze of lemon


 The Mexicali
 Chopped onion + sliced tomato + mayonnaise + yellow mustard + ketchup + chopped thick cut bacon + jalapeño rings

 The Sonoran
 Avocado slices +  + chopped tomatoes + strip of crisp bacon + chopped onion + canned pinto beans 

 Add some garlic seasoned fries, and your good to go.
 Do not overcook your dog, your goal is to heat the hot dog just enough. To not have your hodogs cold in the center, grill them when they become room temperature. Grill over hot, direct heat until they're just a little charred for flavor, be sure to toast the buns—15 to 30 seconds on each side over direct heat.

Your Job? Or Your Belly?

If you finally landed an interview and you have a great résumé; new research suggests that your size may play a bigger role than your résumé.  Students went through in-person interviews, the results were; students with body mass index of 25; the border of normal and overweight, were about 30 % less likely to get an invite to a second interview than their thinner co-applicants. It may be that some interviewers can be prejudice against big people. They might fear (even unconsciously) that their employees will be slow and lazy. This may not all be the interviewers fault; it is also possible that overweight candidates have a poor interview because of they might lack confidence or may be uncomfortable. Whether your overweight or not, if you spend a few minutes before the interview thinking about a time when you kicked some ass and you were in control;can boost your odds of landing the job by about 81%, say psychologists.

Go Clonal On Your Boss

If you have been looking forward to get that promotion; dress like your boss. In a study conducted by a London-based department store; Debenhams, it is revealed that 68% of managers favor staff with a similar style.   Although the study was conduced by a company that sell stylish clothes for men, following in your bosses footsteps will make you stand out, in any business. This is called a clonal effect; when the boss picks up on something you both have in common, it creates a connection upon which a professional relation can be built. Good thing is that if your boss does not have a good sense of fashion, you two can form a bond over similarities like sports teams, taste in music or hobbies. Psychologists say; humans tend to be drawn to people who are like them, since difference can be perceived as threatening. People feel safer when they dress alike. However, don't blend in have your own signature statement too. Maybe you wear ties in a casual office, or you wear your leather shoes where every one wears trainers.

Lack Of Sleep & Its Risks

                                 Lack of Sleep & Its Risks 

                
                With Internet, email, Facebook plus long work shifts; there are more opportunities to do things other than sleep.
There is plenty of evidence that lost sleep is a serious matter. Poor work performance, driving accidents, relationship problems, and mood problems like anger and depression have been linked with sleep deficits by The Sleep in America polls and several other large studies.
 Here is a list of serious effects of sleep loss.

 1.        Serious Health Problems
According to studies, 90% of people insomnia also have another health condition. Sleep disorder can put you at risk for:
•        heart disease
•        heart attack
•        heart failure
•        irregular heartbeat
•        high blood pressure
•        stroke
•        diabetes

 2.        Lack Of Sleep Can Make You Dumb
Sleep plays a critical role in thinking and learning. Lack of sleep impairs attention, alertness, concentration, reasoning, and problem solving. During the night, sleep cycles play a role in consolidating memories in the mind. If you don't sleep enough, you wont be able to remember what you learned and experienced during the day.

        3.Kills Sex Drive
Studies show that sleep-deprived men and women report lower libidos and less interest in sex. Low energy, sleepiness and increased tension may be to blame.

 4.        Depression
Over time, lack of sleep and sleep disorder can contribute to the symptoms of depression. People who were diagnosed with depression or anxiety were more likely to sleep less than six hours a night.

        5.Weight Gain
When it comes to weight gain, if you snooze you lose. Lack of sleep is related to an increase in hunger and appetite, and possibly to obesity. Some studies show that people who sleep less than 6 hours a day were almost 30% more likely to become obese than those who slept 7 to 9 hours.
 

Yes, Women Judge Your Shoes

                                        
Many women; in general, are known to be obsessed with shoes. Some guys, unfortunately, are known to leave out of account their footwear.
A survey was conducted by men's footwear brand Allen Edmonds; they surveyed 1,000 American men and women with incomes between $50,000-$200,000. Here are some of the results 64 percent of women judge a man's fashion sense based on his shoes; 52 percent of women say they judge a man's personality by his shoes; 36 percent say they use shoes to determine a man's financial position; and 54 percent say men's shoes reflect a guy's attention to detail or lack of attention to it!.
So, yes, women are judging your shoes. Here are some tips for men to improve their shoe situation.

Cover Your Toes!
Even if you spend most of your morning in a mani-pedi parlor; ditch the sandals. Dude, your toes are not as cute as you think!. If you want to be comfy, you can opt for loafers, boat shoes, or sneakers.



 
          

Never Wear Jeans With Shiny Dress Shoes

Although you keep your shiny dress shoes your mother bought you with your first suit; for memories, please keep them in your museum-grade Plexiglas case, and not paired with your loose fit acid washed jeans.

Suede Desert Boots Are Your Friends
These little casual boots will work better than trainers when your not hitting the gym, and are less formal than your leather brogues.

 

Don't Show Your Tighty Whities (Socks!)
If you like to show a bit of your fun printed or colorful dress socks, by all means do, its in style. However, if you wear refulgent white socks, either be headed to the gym or don't show!

Shoes Match Belt
A good ol' rule for shoes is, match with belt.
Black shoes, black belt. Brown shoes?, brown belt etc. etc..