Officially launched earlier this year, 21Men (formerly Heritage 1981) has been showing up more and more on the radars of style conscious guys looking for fast fashion at affordable prices.

When it comes to personal style, you’ve heard us talk about starting out with the wardrobe essentials, and then mixing in pieces to spice things up. 21Men is a great place to shop for doing just that. They offer an array of styles that can help you update your wardrobe from season to season. Their price points are reasonable and affords you the opportunity to try many different looks without burning a hole in your wallet.

21Men’s fall collection has a great assortment of sweaters, hoodies, knit tops, outerwear and accessories to keep your wardrobe looking fresh as we head into the end of the year. You’ll find lots of striped and solid color cardigans as well classic v-neck sweaters which also work well when used as layering pieces.

Through the years, I’ve noticed when women’s stores (think Express) expand to have their own line for men, the clothes have a tendency to be high on the douche bag meter. It’s like they just made the men’s line with the fabric scraps from the women’s line. But its somehow not like that with 21Men. Although it’s in lock step with Forever 21 in terms of value and trend, it’s still unique in it’s own way. The collection is able to still fit right in that sweet spot because it’s slightly forward, yet still approachable (just the way we like it).

So the next time your girlfriend asks you to go inside a Forever 21 with her, don’t just wait outside playing with your iPhone. Go inside and you just might be amazed with all the great menswear pieces they have for you to update your fall wardrobe.

Check out: http://www.forever21.com/21men/

21Men

The new 21Men’s line encompasses the eclectic nature and diverse style of Forever 21, with the same quality and attention to detail that loyal consumers have grown to expect from the brand.

21MEN offers a full assortment of apparel, including graphic and licensed tees, knit tops, sweaters, woven shirts, hoodies, denim, pants, shorts, outerwear, hats, sunglasses, ties, and bags for men, with prices ranging from $5.90 for sunglasses up to $32.90 for jackets.  New items are available in select stores and online daily. 21MEN provides men of all ages with fresh, fast fashion at affordable prices, mirroring the current Forever 21 line in value and trend.

I’ve written about how much I like Toronto-based Dunning Sportswear before here and the clothier aimed at sportswear for athletes is at it again.

Now that we’re right in the pocket of Fall, it’s time to check out Dunning’s Next to Skin (NTS) Series.

The Next to Skin (NTS) Series was the result of 18 months of development. Dunning has combined Merino wool with COOLMAX, polyester and spandex, and the result is a proprietary fabric blend that breathes, stretches, and helps you manage moisture. These pieces are designed to keep you warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather. It’s no wonder that Dunning is the preferred brand of Ironman world champion Craig Alexander (pictured).

I’ve been wearing a Dunning LS Crew shirt ($78) from the NTS series for a couple months now. The fit is so spot on that it almost feels custom. And even after a few spin cycles in the washer, the fabric still feels like new. Continue reading »

Earlier this year, I purchased a Certified Used 2007 Honda Accord and just wanted to share some tips and resources I used to get a fair price on a used car.

First things first, I’ll admit I am not a car guy. Sure I’ve changed my own oil a few times and replaced the rear brake lights, but that’s pretty much it. But even though I’m not a DIY car guy, I do like to save money. If you’re buying a used car, here are a few tips and resources that will help you get a fair price.

CarComplaints
Just like the quality of wine or sports teams vary from year to year, so do cars. Check out CarComplaints to see what car owners are complaining about. This was actually one of the considerations of why I chose a 2007 Accord vs. a 2008. The 2007 listed only 30 complaints about its brakes while the 2008 had over 1,000 complaints.

Dealership websites, Craigslist, and AutoTrader
This is a no brainer, but checking Craigslist and AutoTrader is a good way just to get an initial sense of what sellers (private and dealers) are offering their cars for. Then check out dealership websites in your area to see their inventory. Keep in mind the websites sometimes don’t have all the cars on the site. Some of the cars might already be sold so check in advance before driving down there. Continue reading »

When making important decisions in life, it’s sometimes hard to know which path to choose.

Jeff Bezos (Founder of Amazon) offers a simple piece of advice for anyone making an important decision. He calls it the “regret minimization framework” but basically it’s a certain way to think about or frame up decisions so as to minimize regrets.

I’ve always enjoyed listening to Jeff Bezos in interviews talking about how he built Amazon. And after seeing this short clip, it makes me think of where I can or have applied this advice.