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Fashion
Jeremiah Simmons of A Headlong Dive Shares his 12 (Legit) Resolutions for 2012
Here's the thing about New Year's resolutions: You don't need to flip a calendar over to loose that 10 pounds, begin dressing well, or start really putting money into that 401-K. You can begin that any day you choose—the coming of the New Year and the inspiration it provides is an illusion. Like an imaginary reset button, each of us feel as if this year, this year can be my year. But honestly, why not? Why can't this year be your year? Truth be told, you can choose to make simple yet significant changes to better your life any
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Grooming
Elements Showcase: The Best in Fragrance Design
In case you missed it last week, we've got a few Polaroids (yes, the real thing—no iPhone apps here) from Elements Showcase, a two-day fragrance exhibition where some of our favorite scentmakers—Atelier Cologne, Cire Trudon, Odin, MCMC, Rodin, etc.—were on hand to show off their products, meet customers, and answer questions. The beautifully curated and designed affair ran for a brief two days, so make sure to catch it when it rolls around again in January. For information go to www.elements-showcase.com Also on Details.com: Nicolas Lazaro of the Bengal Stripe Shares the Eight Things He'll Be Wearing This Fall Video
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Fashion
Best of the Week: Tattoo Advice, Favorite Tumblrs, and the Social Issue
Coast Guard—The year-round surfers at Whale Beach, Australia, make the switch from summer staples to fall outerwear. The Social Issue—Connect to the first-ever Facebook and Flipboard based edition of Details. The Perfect Cut: Robert Geller—The menswear designer discusses the inspiration behind his new collection while getting a trim. A Techie's Guide to Next Year's Models—Cars that are the new mobile hotspots. Lady Gaga's Stylist Nicola Formichetti Loves Tumblr, Gets Inspiration From Porn—The multitalented creative director of Thierry Mugler and fashion director for Uniqlo talks style, success, and sex appeal. Practice Legal Graffiti in the Pages of the Walls Notebook—Instead of
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Style
A Red-Carpet Photog on How to Pose for the Perfect Facebook Profile Pic
As the photographer Frazer Harrison says, "Digital photography has made it really easy for everybody. There's no excuse to say you're camera-shy." Indeed, these days we're always a second away from being snapped. Because your well-meaning friends will inevitably upload their shots of you to your Facebook profile, we turned to Harrison to get some tips on posing for natural-looking pics. With 11 years at Getty Images shooting the Oscars, Golden Globes, and Emmys, constant assignments for magazines, and work as a house runway photographer at New York Fashion Week, he certainly knows the difference between a great "Blue
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60 Seconds
Ink Different: Master Artist Scott Campbell on Getting Your First Tattoo
Getting a tattoo is a serious decision, and Scott Campbell takes tattoos particularly seriously. He's an artist of both the ink and gallery trades, and his Williamsburg, Brooklyn studio—Saved Tattoo—is headquarters to some of the most innovative tattoo artists working today. A self-professed punk-rock kid who started out drawing Misfits logos on the backs of jean jackets, Campbell now inks clients like Marc Jacobs (and even collaborated with him on a Louis Vuitton collection) and travels the world tending to private clients. We caught up with him in Los Angeles and he gave us 60 Seconds on his personal
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Fashion
First in the Blind Barber's Chair: Trend Spotter Marcus Troy
In our new video series, "The Perfect Cut," we take innovators in the creative fields of fashion, arts, and entertainment and sit them down at our favorite cut-and-shave spot, the Blind Barber, for a talk and a trim. First in the chair is trend spotter Marcus Troy, who holds forth on his many collaborations and what it's like to skip around the globe, all in the name of style. Click below to watch. Also on Details.com: Best Sellers: Billy Reid on Learning From Customers and Sizing Down South Pound the Most Beautiful Hammer You've Ever Seen Timber Timbre's Taylor
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Fashion
Best of the Week: Trendspotting Trims, the Chelsea Hotel, and Bradley Cooper's Muse
R&B Superstar Raphael Saadiq on His Style, Joss Stone, D'Angelo, and Gigging with Jagger—The master producer and artist talks to us about his new album, Stone Rollin' and so much more. Timber Timbre's Taylor Kirk on the Canadian Band's Dark Aesthetic, Border Crossing Woes, and "Breaking the States"—They might not be a familiar name to you, but with their hauntingly beautiful album of freak-folk blues, they could be the next band to follow in the footsteps of Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, and Feist. As the Chelsea Hotel Closes to Guests, We Look Back on its 10 Greatest Pop-Culture
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Grooming
Beat the Heat with the Summer's 10 Best Grooming Products
It's one of life's little ironies: The things that make summer great (i.e., sun, sand, and swimming) also wreak havoc on your skin, hair, and body. During this season's heat waves and humidity, the last thing you need to worry about is sunburns, breakouts, and damaged hair. Check out this collection of products that keep you looking and feeling great, no matter how hot it gets. Jack Black Oil-Free Sun Guard Made for extreme conditions, like a strenuous workout, this oil-free, organic SPF 45 sunscreen won't leave a greasy residue or drip into your eyes. $20 for 4 oz at
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Fashion
Best of the Week: Cowboy Style, Kardashian's Butt, and Elitist Grooming
Workwear With a Bit of Cheek: Hixsept's Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook—The ace-up boots, boxy jackets, raw denim, and natural color palette are perfect for outdoor (and indoor) adventures. Best Sellers: Odin's Eddy Chai on His Customers, Men's Jewelry, and Selling Wool Suits in the Summer—The co-owner of the famously well-curated New York City favorite speaks. Rob Kardashian on Living with Khloé, Hanging with Lamar, and, Yes, Kim's Butt—The reality star gives us a taste of his real life. Yes List: Peter Gatien and the Limelight, The Rise and Fall of a Club King—Drugs, dancing, and decadence revealed in a new documentary.
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Style
Sartorially Inclined: "Put Down the Elitist Grooming Products"
Self-confessed menswear nerd Lawrence Schlossman is the opinionated blogger behind Sartorially Inclined and How to Talk to Girls at Parties, works at an independent fashion public-relations firm, and doesn't give a damn what you think. Menswear bloggers (such as myself) have a natural aversion to wearing or using any product favored by the general population. I mean, how the hell can we be so fucking cool if we're sporting the same stuff as the dude in the office that everyone lies to about the next happy-hour location? I often catch myself slipping into this mentality, and it bums me out.
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The Daily Details Continues
