Last But Not Least!

How very true the saying "Last but not least" really is, especially when it comes to your accessories.

While they are certainly the last to be added, accessories have the power to pepper your outfit with sophistication and your own personal style.


A colorful tie is often seen as the best way to update your look. Instead of picking a color that is too bright for human eyes, why not just change the style of knot you wear? Simply try a new knot every few days - that old suit will breathe a breath of fresh air for a change, without actually changing anything!


Throw some Cufflinks in the mix! A pair of modern cufflinks that casts a brilliant shine over your entire ensemble will go a long way. After your shoes, cufflinks are the first thing a woman notices about your attire. You don't need 365 different cufflinks in your collection. A few distinguished pairs with inlays of genuine stones or bold enamels will do the trick.


Pocket squares and their fold can bring new life to your wardrobe. Great pocket squares can be found relatively cheap and spice up your apparel. Try the one-point fold for business and mix it up with other types of folds for a night out on the town.


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Tracking Down the Perfect Tie

One wardrobe necessity are solid color ties. Navy, burgundy or gray tie should find a place in every man's closet. A solid colored tie with a french cuff shirt is a very classic combo that isn't subject to much fading with trends. Buying a solid black tie is a plus can be worn daily at the office as well as for an elegant evening.

Something more style savvy is a high tech gray or black. These colors allow for multi-purpose wearing but draw people into your ensemble. Silk and satin ties have not only quality on their side, but ties made with high end fabric lay flatter and tend to alleviate the rippling effect after tying.


Stepping it up: A real head turner would be to choose a outgoing color. By this I mean bright shades of pink, green or blue. Although some say manly men wearing pink is a trend and will fade, it is definitely a great way to express your affable personality.

Patterns can get messy. But if you truly desire scheme in your tie selection, try to keep them simple designs. A variety of ties can be matched with numerous shirts putting them to good use. Repp stripes and diagonal stripes are the best way to go. While you may love batman, he is not the most commonly accepted pattern on a tie. Try something more subtle to express your comic book heroes, like cufflinks.




The origins of the designer tie
In the 1920's a pioneering Paris fashion designer, Jean Patou, invented the designer tie. He made silk ties from women's clothing material including patterns inspired by the latest art movements of the day, Cubism and Art Deco. Targeted toward women purchasers, his expensive ties were highly successful. Today women buy 80 percent of ties sold in the US. Therefore ties are often displayed near the perfume or women's clothing departments.

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Winehouse Links to Louis!

I wouldn't ordinarily say Amy Winehouse is someone who should have people follow her lead, but featured in The Sun today was a great gift idea, thanks to Winehouse.

Winehouse ties up Louis

TROUBLED star Amy Winehouse stunned X Factor judge Louis Walsh — by sending him a green tie and shamrock cufflinks.
The gift from posh London store Selfridges arrived for Irish Louis just before he went on air on Saturday.

Rehab singer Amy, 25, was thanking him for looking after goddaughter Dionne, who visited the ITV1 show’s Wembley studios.

A source said: “It came nicely wrapped up. Best of all was the handwritten note.

“I very much doubt that Amy wrote it herself as at the end of note there was just a scrawling signature in completely different writing.

“Louis was stunned.”

While Winehouse doesn't usually make headlines for practicing good fashion, she truly found the perfect gift. A tie and cufflink combo is a great Christmas idea.

This set is from designer Babette Wasserman. This tie is hand made of pure silk in Como, Italy where the best quality of silk and manufacturing is found. Complemented by a chrome label tag and a pair of round silver plated cufflinks featuring vivid blue bubble design and a fixed back.


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Groomsmen Gift Guide

Groomsmen are the people in a grooms life that are important to him, a life long best friend, a college roommate, even a brother. A gift that will work for the entire group is often hard to decide upon. Some people are just hard to buy for, but here are 5 gifts you can't go wrong with.

#5 The Tie
Ties are a great gift men can reuse after the wedding. You can buy the tie to color coordinate with your soon-to-be wife's bridesmaids. Buying a piece of the friends outfit would be one less expense they would have to worry about for your wedding day. Paired with a nice tie clip would make a great groomsman gift.


#4 The French Cuff Shirt
French cuff shirts are a staple to every man's wardrobe. There will always be those occasions when a dressier shirt needs to be worn, ie your wedding day! Pick out a nice French cuff shirt for the people you want to be a part of your wedding. Their's to keep and use long after your special day.



#3 The Flask
It's no surprise that guys like to keep a little party in their pocket. Keep your friends mellowed out with a nice flask they can reuse and remember how great of a friend you are. The size of a flask is suited specifically for a trouser pocket. A flask would be a great gift to let your friends know, while your wedding day is important to you, you also want it to be fun for everyone else too!

#2 The Money Clip
Money clips are a great gift because of the variety of designs available. Engraved money clips with initials or dates are always a great way to go. It shows your buds that you appreciate them enough to go the extra step and make the gift unique and personalized.

#1 Gift Idea for Goomsmen

The Cufflink

Cufflinks are an exceptional gift for groomsmen on your wedding day. Good gifts can be used over and over again and cufflinks are just that. The perfect accessory for everyday wear and cufflinks are elegant enough to keep pace with your wedding. Cufflinks can also be personalized with engraving dates or initials on them. Also an added bonus, one size fits all! No sizes necessary.

Even more personalized can be the selection you choose. Each groomsmen could receive a different pair. A new trend is Alma Mater cufflinks.

Whatever gift you choose, add a personal touch, after all these guys have been there for you through everything. Show them you care with a great gift they can use again and again.

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David Donahue Ties

For years, cufflinks.com has carried David Donahue cufflinks, more recently tie bars. Now to round out your collection, we have added their sophisticated line of power ties.