The Stylelogue

On Odd Jobs

2011-08-24T10:20:00.000-07:00

What do Bigfoot, The Brady Bunch, Elvis and collecting Phalluses have in common? This article I wrote for Playboy's The Smoking Jacket.

Creepy Places You Can Visit Right Now

2011-08-02T10:15:00.000-07:00

Is your idea of a perfect vacation destination less of a tropical paradise and more like a gigantic, long abandoned building that’s possibly haunted by the spirits of people who suffered immense pain and suffering? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out the abandoned Salesian Seminary in Goshen, NY. To learn more about this offbeat destination read my Creepy Places You Can Visit Right Now article over at Playboy's safe for work site, The Smoking Jacket.

5 Great Moments from the Golden Era of Trashy Baseball

2011-07-16T10:47:00.000-07:00

For those yearning for the Halcyon days of frat like shenanigans, when a DUI was practically a rite of passage for rookies and pornstaches were the rule not the exception we look back on some great moments that celebrate the debauchery surrounding the sport. Here are five great moments from the Golden Era of Trashy Baseball I wrote about for Playboy's safe for work website, The Smoking Jacket.

Theme Camps For Kids At Heart

2011-05-25T08:22:00.000-07:00

Today sleep away camp isn’t just for unwanted, overweight children – it’s now a place where adults with extra cash and time to burn can live out unrequited vocational fantasies. Read my article at Playboy's The Smoking Jacket and learn about five adult fantasy camps you can attend right now.

8 Incredible Real Life Examples of Architecture Porn

2011-05-10T09:27:00.000-07:00

My first article for Playboy's safe for work website, TheSmokingJacket.com.

"Seeing pornographic imagery in everyday items – it’s not just for horny teenagers. While we can occasionally chalk up turning a curved wall or protruding edifice into some kind of ribald symbol to sex on the brain, it doesn’t take a prurient mindset to see the naughty bits in the following structures."- read more

What to Wear to an Outdoor Wedding

2011-05-03T14:18:00.000-07:00

"Attending an outdoor wedding is a great opportunity to show off your fashion savvy. However, an al fresco event also comes with unique style challenges. Whether it's at the beach or in garden setting, with a little planning and consideration of unpredictable elements, you will be toasting the happy couple in high style,"

I jump on the "Royal Wedding Fever" bandwagon over at TypeF.com, to read more: http://www.typef.com/article/wear-outdoor-wedding/#ixzz1N1iYOCFP

The 6 Most Impressive Resume Liars

2011-04-26T13:36:00.000-07:00

It's a tough world out there for the job hunter. And who among us hasn't stretched the truth just a little bit in the resume department? Sit back and take a lesson from the all-time-great resume bullshitters ... read more of my article at Cracked.com.

Modern Noir: Mixing Black and Gold

2011-04-21T14:13:00.000-07:00

"Whether you are headed out for a night on the town or looking to add modern flair to an everyday outfit, pairing black and gold is a surefire way to ramp up the sophistication quotient. When the luxuriousness of gold meets mysterious, moody black, high fashion drama ensues." read more of my black and gold musings at Type F.

The Tuxedo Look for Women

2011-04-13T09:25:00.000-07:00

Getting fierce with Tyra Banks, where I tell you how to rock The Tuxedo Look For Women.

12 Art & Design Documentaries

2011-04-01T09:28:00.000-07:00

My DesignCrave article Contemporary Architecture: 12 Documentaries You Should Queue was picked up by a bunch of other news sources including Architecture Magazine and Curbed National. You can read the original here.

History of the Burberry Trench

2011-03-31T11:52:00.000-07:00

Getting Fierce with Tyra over at TypeF.com. My article on the history of the Burberry Trench.

12 Art & Design Documentaries You Should Queue

2011-03-21T15:29:00.000-07:00

A popular DesignCrave post, 12 Art & Design Documentaries You Should Queue
this article has over 100k StumbleUpons.

Time For Thick Skin

2011-03-08T17:51:00.000-08:00

An idea I pitched to Cracked.com was brought to fruition. While the finished product veered off my premise substantially, I still got paid for bringing the idea to the table. The video received mixed reviews by the general public, this comment still makes me smile.

Weighing in at The Smoking Jacket

2011-02-24T13:57:00.000-08:00

Part of a panel at The Smoking Jacket, Playboy's safe for work website, I was recently asked to weigh in on the pressing issue of Thom Yorke's dance moves. Here's what went down.

Bad Girl Movie Posters

2011-02-10T13:57:00.000-08:00

The archetypal ‘Bad Girl’ has been used to sell movie tickets since the dawn of cinema. Lusty poses, ample cleavage and cat fights, we’ve gathered 40 images celebrating the classic camp style of movie advertising. See them all at DesignCrave

2016 Rio Olympics Logo Controversy: What Do You Think?

2011-01-24T14:02:00.000-08:00

I recently polled DesignCrave readers about the 2016 Olympics logo controversy. Here's what they had to say.

Youth Sports: 8 Hilarious Overreactions by Adults

2011-01-21T13:25:00.000-08:00

Hey, guess who has the number one viewed sports article on the number one humor site on the web? This girl.
Read my "8 Psychotic Overreactions by Adults" at Cracked.com and become one of over 2 million viewers.

Jesus Is My Noseguard

2010-12-20T14:52:00.000-08:00

No sideline saviors here. Whether helping you shave points off your handicap or throwing in a holy high stick, the Christ of “God’s All Stars” is a dynamic participant to the sporting action. I had DesignCrave readers let me know what they thought of these inspirational statuettes, add your two cents here.

8 Amazing LEGO sets

2010-12-05T15:48:00.000-08:00

Legos, those iconic plastic bricks from Denmark have been delighting aspiring architects, designers and builders for years. Some of our favorite ambitious kits...

Holiday Design Polls

2010-12-01T15:39:00.000-08:00

A new feature at DesignCrave.com - Design Polls. Head over there to weigh in on the $15k Neiman Marcus Gingerbread House and more

Modern Flames: 40 Contemporary Fireplace Designs

2010-10-23T17:19:00.000-07:00

It’s been 125,000 some odd years since humans tamed the flame, but all along the quest has continued for the optimum way to contain it. With temps starting to dip, we’ve assembled images of forty contemporary fireplaces designed to keep the home fires burning in style. - see them all at DesignCrave

101 Campy Horror Movie Posters

2010-10-07T10:15:00.000-07:00

With their lusty tag lines and busty heroines, vintage horror movie posters were a visual treat. Whether the scantily clad damsel in distress was being carried away by a vampire/robot/gorilla/alien or being chased by an over-sized tarantula/man/eyeball/leech a sexy, scary good time was afoot. See all 101 images at DesignCrave

Let Your Geek Flag Fly: Designed for Nerd Pride

2010-10-01T10:17:00.000-07:00

The Social Network officially kicked off Geek Week here at Design Crave, and before you get too excited, festivities will begin and with this post. While facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg may have had to steal a company to impress chicks and prove geeks can be cool, read more

Gordon Gekko’s New York: Wall Street by Design

2010-09-28T17:33:00.000-07:00

With the release of Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, 80s bad boy Gordon Gekko is officially in play and I thought now would be a good time to take a look at five landmarks from New York’s financial world. Read the rest at Design Crave.

Boardwalk Empire: Vintage Atlantic City Design

2010-09-20T17:28:00.000-07:00

HBO promises to revisit the glitz and glamor of Prohibition-era Atlantic City in Boardwalk Empire. The new series chronicles the life and times of fictional character Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) politician/gangster and undisputed ruler of Atlantic City.
I am really excited for the show – and not just because I think Steve Buscemi is damn sexy (yes, I have a thing for prominent eye teeth). I am curious to see how the many design elements around when Nucky strolled the boulevards of AC will be incorporated into the show. Read all about vintage Atlantic City at Design Crave