Bigger than life?

It is time to live up to your size instead of letting it define you. I am sure we all know a Big and Tall man who is bigger than life; dating, socializing, laughing, and moving up in the world. It comes down to getting out of your own way; putting your insecurities to the side. The insecurities about your weight, hair, stomach, clothes, height, and so on...push them all to side. You know what's worse than all those insecurities, looking back and seeing how all those insecurities hindered your life. What ever it is that you want to wear, wear it. Put it on, style your hair how you want, a dab of cologne, and go tackle life. It is waiting for you.

Professional Work Boot

Gentleman, introducing the professional work boot, a functional snow boot that can be worn with a pair of slacks. The one thing I did not want to do was drag two pairs of shoes to work, boots to walk to work and shoes to wear around the office. So I would just wear wing-tips and damn near bust my ass 2 to 3 times a commute, plus my toes, socks, and ankles would suffer. I purchasd this boot from Spring, which produces and sells its own shoes. The boot has good traction and has so far held up against the elements. Not the greatest craftmanship, but they are stylish, fur-lined, and affordable. I saw other comparable, stylish boots, but they were well over $100. Of course, I saw cheaper boots around $40, but they were butt ugly. The Spring boot checked out at $69.75, the sales girl was cute and got along with my girlfriend...affordable boots and a fantasy...twas a good day.

Auto Industry Bailout

OK, so I believe the auto industry needs to be bailed out, but with stipulations. Before I get to the stipulations, this is why I am for the bailout. 1. millions of job losses, gone, unemployed, difficulty feeding family. 2. the billions of dollars the Big 3 pumps into the economy. 3. the effect felt by other industries that either depend or benefit from the American auto industry. Now, here are my stipulations....do not take taxpayer money and continue to build high priced crap...stop pissing on my leg and telling me its raining. We need vehicles with better gas mileage and in need of less maitenance....standards. I have to pass a test to drive a vehicle and if you have ever taken the written exam...you know what I mean. Simply put, you need to be able to compete with foreign automakers. Also, I as well as millions of other people would appreciate the money being paid back, plus a little money to push some green initiatives. And last but not least, can a brotha get some leg room without having to fill up 26 gallons, appreciate.

The Bigger and Taller the better

Out and about at the Forest Park Holiday Walk with the family, which was pretty cool, and we come across one of the tallest, well dressed men I have seen in awhile. Of course he is using stilits, but we all do something to stand above the crowd. He just actually chose to stand above the crowd. I came up to his ass, which definitely gave me a glimpse of the other side. I now have a new respect for short men, it is not easy to be eye to eye with an asshole. Btw, the whole point of this pic is to show off his suit, top hat and all....classic.

Shoes?

I am a firm believer that it is not complete without the right pair of shoes. Now, the right pair could be the wrong pair to another person, but who cares what they think...it's all about you...whether you prefer casual, dress, tennis, cowboy boots, sandals, all of the above, or none of the above...shoes can make or break your ensemble. Yes, I described what men wear as an ensemble, get over it.

Stores I frequent:
DSW...head straight to the back first, check out the clearance racks first, sometimes you find a good deal.
Filene's Basement...this store will be my financial ruin..on the right day its a one stop shop.
Macys...limited sizes, but classic styles.
Marshalls...hit or miss as always.
If you are in a big city or near one, there ae more than likely a plethora of local shops that cater to specific scenes...check them out.