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FAIR DAY IN My #MSXEVERYWEAR BY MICHAEL STRAHAN

Posted on May 24, 2016

Carnival season is here and this kid loves carnivals – so we got to bring him to the first one of the season this past weekend. Being a dad, one of the most important things I look for in clothes is comfort. When I’m out with my son Nate, you can bet that it won’t be a casual day out and I’ll definitely be active, whether I want to be or not! Michael Strahan and his design team nailed it with this MSX by Michael Strahan Tech Knit Bomber Jacket I picked up from JCPenney. It’s clean enough that I can wear it with a pair of dress pants and sporty enough to wear with sweats and kicks. I really like that the pockets have zippers so I can put my wallet and phone in them when I’m chasing Nate and I don’t have to worry about anything falling out of my pocket (I’m known for losing them both on the reg..lol). I went for a clean, casual look, and gave it a subtle retro vibe with my Raybans. If you like a more fitted look I do suggest going down a size. I usually where a medium and the jacket I got is a size small and it fits perfect! This is actually Michael Strahan’s second apparel line and is inspired by his authentic style and his active lifestyle as a father and one of America’s most recognizable athletes and media personalities…and I was lucky enough to have met him at his collection launch event!

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SPRING TRAINING

Posted on May 10, 2016

Once the winter ends it’s time to get back on track with the gym and clean eating in order to lose that winter bloat! Master Class Apparel reached out to me to try some of their new gear and it couldn’t have been better timing. I’ve been hitting the gym at least 5 days a week and on weekends I try to get outdoors with my son. We bike, kick the soccer ball around, play frisbee or play crazy imaginative play games where Nate tells me what to do lol I’ve been wearing their gear to the gym and just recently wore it for our family bike ride…and I’m definitely a fan! It was a pretty warm day (unlike lately) when we did a few mile bike ride and my wife kept asking me “Aren’t you warm in those pants?” I wasn’t. The material kept me cool and dry the whole time. I love the look of layering their compression tights with their signature shorts…and you can’t go wrong with a muscle shirt that is designed for style, comfort and moisture-wicking! I’ll definitely be getting a lot of use out of their gear all summer long. I may even try wearing these compression tights as a base layer when I ski in the winter :p

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FALL FASHION IN #MYEASTLANDSHOES

Posted on November 20, 2015

One of the most depressing times of the year can be when the summer comes to an end, but it shouldn’t be because there is so much to look forward to in the following months! September is the start of apple picking and apple cider donuts (yum!), October has pumpkin picking, fall festivals, Halloween and to me is the start of boot season. Almost every weekend towards the end of September and throughout October we go to different farms to either do some apple picking, pumpkin picking, or just to try different donuts lol. So far my favorite donuts are from Vera’s Fruit & Vegetable Market in Cold Spring, with Fishkill Farms as a close second. When my family and I went to Fishkill Farms I broke out my Levis denim jacket with the sherpa lining. You can never go wrong with a denim jacket – with this one the sherpa lining just lets you extend wearing it into the colder temps. I have been wearing Eastland’s since high school. For me and my friends it was the go-to boot and still is for me. With all the different collections like the Made in Maine, 1955, and Mark McNairy I’m able to have different styles for all my different looks. I recently received these 1955 Sherman boots from Eastland and thought this was a perfect time to break them in. I already owned a pair in suede so I knew I was going to love them and was eyeing the leather for a while. The vibram sole makes this boot comfortable while giving the boot a rugged look. I also really like the height of the boot and the rich color – just a classic everyday boot to have!

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STYLE FEATURE FOR AEO

Posted on November 20, 2015

I feel like I haven’t had much time to keep the blog current lately! Working full time, owning a house, and having a family with a 3 year old – I don’t have much down time now-a-days! My blog may not always be updated on the regular, but I definitely keep my Instagram account fresh – so make sure to follow me @BlueCollarPrep! Last month American Eagle reached out to me to style their Men’s Flex Cafe Denim – pretty cool! Check out the full post featured on their site HERE!

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JOHNSTON & MURPHY

Posted on September 4, 2015

Lately I’ve been inspired to add some more dressier pieces and shoes to my wardrobe. I like to stop by Nordstrom from time to time to check out the newest shoe trends. Johnston & Murphy reached out to me just at the perfect time! I was super excited to get the chance to style their Allred Penny Loafer that’s sold exclusively at Nordstrom. Not having many dressier shoes, adding a classic silhouette to my wardrobe was a good way to start my loafer collection. These Johnston & Murphy 1850 ‘Allred’ Penny Loafers are made of Italian calfskin. I really dig the subtle variations of brown tones in the shoe. With it’s color and classic, clean style, you can definitely rock these out with a more casual look or dress them up even more with a suit. They fit comfortably and are true to size. I paired my J&M Loafers with a navy pair of slacks from Zara – my new favorite store for men’s pants, and a denim button down…always a big fan of throwing denim in the mix! My Calvin Klein vest is actually from my wedding day! I don’t get a lot of reasons to dress up like this in my day to day, but when I do get the chance, it definitely makes you feel good about yourself – all spiffy! I’m going to have to find more opportunities just to get dressed up lol Make sure to check out these Johnston & Murphy Penny Loafers at Nordstrom, or their full collection at www.johnstonmurphy.com!

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BROOKS HERITAGE

Posted on August 28, 2015

I was really excited that Brooks reached out to me to style a new pair of their sneakers from their Heritage collection. I knew they had well-known running shoes but wasn’t really aware that they had casual footwear – which is right up my alley because vintage trainers are one of my favorite style sneakers. The Men’s Vanguard from their Mother Nature collection is super lightweight and very comfortable. I really dig it’s silhouette and the versatility to be able to dress them up or down. These classic colors really play into that retro vibe that I like. My style overall is mostly casual so I styled them in that classic, school-boy look, but I can definitely see myself rocking these with some fitted slacks, a plain white tee and a sports coat…I’m a big fan of mixing dressy with casual and these are the type of kicks that would work well with that look. I’m going to keep my eye on this brand as I’ve noticed they’re been doing some limited edition collabs with other companies and being a big sneakerhead, I like to get my hands on those exclusive pieces! If you’re in the market for some classic kicks with a throwback vibe, definitely check out Brooks’ Heritage Collection. I’m a big fan!

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MY PERFECTLY TAILORED TEE

Posted on June 29, 2015

Every wardrobe needs a good old tee – or a bunch of them in various colors and different fits. I think I have more plain white and grey tees than anything else. When you find that perfectly fitting t-shirt (whether it’s long and scoop neck or shorter with a v-neck) I almost always want to buy more than one just in case I don’t find it again! It’s good to know that won’t be the case anymore now that I’m familiar with the website Son of a Tailor. They create your perfectly tailored t-shirt – such an innovative and perfect idea! There’s 2 tee base options to choose from in 4 different colors (white, black, blue and deep blue). From there, they walk you through all the measurements you’ll need to take according to either your favorite tee or your body-shape. I actually based my measurements off of a few different tee shirts I already owned. I took the neckdrop from one and added a few inches for a deeper drop, took the length from another and added a few inches for a longer fit, and adjusted my body measurements accordingly depending on the fit I was looking for. Pretty dope that I was able to customize the tee to fit exactly like I wanted! To take the customization to the next level they provide free monogramming of 3 initials on the bottom right of the tee. I got BCP stitched on mine – my first BCP labeled shirt – and definitely not the last. Overall the tee is a great quality and of course, the fit is perfect! Son of a Tailor also provides Free Worldwide Shipping – which is pretty amazing…no one likes spending money on shipping especially if it was for 1 t-shirt purchase – so with it being free it’s a no brainer. Get 15% Off Your First Order Now With Code BCPTEE! Can’t wait to get a white one next. I might be customizing this fit a little differently this time around. Any questions on the measurements I went with for my black one feel free to email me!

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ALL GAP’D OUT

Posted on May 18, 2015

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I think I’ve had this GAP polo for at least 5 years now. You can’t go wrong with a polo…classic silhouette in a solid color – these tops are timeless. Although a lot of people may not agree I’m a top button up type a guy – I refuse to rock it any other way! These jeans are also GAP and are probably one of my faves – great skinny fit, with a few subtle rips. GAP is definitely my go-to for these types of simple classic pieces.

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TIEDYE + OMBRE

Posted on May 18, 2015

Like I’ve said before I’m a big fan of Marshalls. I really enjoy browsing the racks in hopes of finding that (cheap) needle in a haystack. I really dig this latest tee I found – I’m a big fan of tie dye! Something about tie dye, especially in these colors, screams spring. I usually prefer really thin tees that are a little flowy and fall just right, but this one was a little thicker than my norm. Since the cotton is super soft it still has a really nice fit and doesn’t feel stiff like those cheap tees. I feel like I’d rock just about anything on a tee as long as it was a nice fabric and fit well lol – it’s all about the fit!

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END OF SEASON SALE FINDS!

Posted on May 5, 2015

Been on the hunt for an army green spring jacket and scored this one on sale for about $40 at Gap. I was actually happy it was a little chillier last weekend so I was able to wear it. I also scored 2 dope sweaters on sale at H&M. Really feelin’ the thick cable knit and rips on this one! I feel like these classic Adidas can easily give any outfit that street style look that I like. Happy I got to rock these new pick-ups before next year – but anxious for this warmer weather to finally stick around!

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