Fishy Business

Guest post #2 by ZY of LazyFshng So one day, I was staring out my office window (at other office windows, come to think of it), trying to deal with a quarter life crisis. You know, the one where you don't have enough money to buy a sports car and you can't get a drum set because you live in your parents house and they'll never allow it. Yes, that quarter life crisis. I decided that the city was too small for me. I needed more space to swing my arms about. So I went to Penang. Where the girls are pretty, but the char kuay teow is so awesome that you don't even bother to look. Penang. Bridge. Island. Sea. Seafood. Fish. Fish? Fishing! There's a leap of logic in there somewhere, but the char kuay teow is so awesome you won't even...

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The Romantic Dinner: A Survival Guide (Part One)

The Romantic Dinner.  A prerequisite for any modern relationship.  Candlelight. Vintage Wine. Wagyu Steak. Fine Linen. Exorbitant Prices. Strolling Violinists.  What should be a delightful time for two persons attracted to each other coming together for a meal can also be a high-pressure bubble about to burst at any given moment. Specifically, high-pressure being the pressure to enjoy yourself amidst such formal surroundings and seemingly skyrocketing expectations from both parties. And this becomes counterproductive because more often than not, when you try to have a good time, you end up not having a good time at all.  Thus, Straight Eye for the Straight Guy presents:  "The Romantic Dinner: A Survival...

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Black Trousers & Brown Leather Shoes

I'm starting to doubt myself.  I've always been a big fan of brown leather shoes, be it dress shoes or loafers, and have worn them with almost any outfit (except black tie). But recently, I've encountered a spate of online resources telling me that I'm guilty of multiple counts of a heinous crime. Mixed with some opinions that it's "standard decadence attire" and a "crazy sick look when properly done". Observe: Read: http://www.gq.com/style/style-guy/shoes/200201/black-pants http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_150/162_fashion_advice.html http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=41217 http://www.funadvice.com/q/is_it_fashionably_wrong_to_wear_brown Any opinions?...

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Style Tip #260: Standing Out at a Black Tie Event

At a dinner party where the dress code is Black Tie, 94.5% of the men present are going to look generic, i.e. they are going to wear black leather shoes with a standard suit/tuxedo in black. Now, as Straight Guys, we want to stand out. But in doing so, we tread a fine line between standing out and overdressing. "But Rudi, how do you stand out if you don't 'overdress'?" you ask. By subtle nuances.  Otherwise translated as: Satin Lapels French Cuffs White Silk Pocket Squares Patent Leather Remember - it's all in the de...wait for it... tails. Si...

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