Happy Birthday Mr. Hamilton

We should all be hopeful that when we reach our 71st year, we are about town like this gentleman.

Cheers to the original man about town.

What to Wear to Chelsea's Wedding...or any other wedding you get invited to.

Weddings are for the bride and the groom. Always keep that in mind, even when you are dressing to attend one.

This is a time when elegance counts, yes this means wearing a tie. I have been to weddings and seen the guy sitting in back with an open collared shirt, and it just looked wrong...usually this same fellow is the one holding up the line at the bar because he needs to throw down shots (B.T.W. don't do shots at a wedding...just don't).

So which suit works? A grey suit is a perfect choice, especially since most weddings begin in the late afternoon and roll into the evening. Try and rock the peaked lapel-this is the most formal looking of all suits.

Your shirt should be white, crisp and French cuffed.

I like paring a solid grey satin tie with this look, just because it does keep you looking polished and understated.

Keep a cotton handkerchief with you to offer to the single girl who tears up, she maybe doing drinks with you afterward.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DRINKING RIGHT NOW...

This vibrant blanc de blanc is quite refreshing and perfect when served icy cold on a late Summer evening. The girls will love it, so much that they may ask for another bottle to be popped, but no worries friend, you can expect to pay around $35.00 even in a restaurant for this. So you truly will be poppin' bottles all night long.

Which Lady Would You Have Had Breakfast in Bed With?

Breakfast at Tiffany's author, Truman Capote demanded that Marilyn Monroe star as Miss Golighlty in the 1950's film, which begs the question: If you had to choose Marilyn or Audrey to have breakfast with, which beautiful actress would you choose? Word has it, Audrey hated Danishes.

Ari Gold's Tie Knot...a tie knot not to wear

With the latest season of HBO's Entourage kicking off, there are several things I enjoy watching for: new sports cars, cool sunglasses and Ari Gold's tie knots. The characters bold Windsor knot is a perfect choice for someone like Gold, however for day-to-day business in the real world, beware of the pretense a knot like that can convey. James Bond doesn't trust men who wear Windsors. I can assume Mr. Bond didn't have too much time for dandyism and frankly in an era where we need to hustle, we shouldn't either. Having style is also having a bit of a devil-may-care attitude, and the Windsor is just too precise for that.

A Trend For Workout Wear NOT Work Wear

Vibram's FiveFingers feet gloves may aide in your exercise regiment and even recreational fun however if you decide to put these on when your heading out for an evening, think again...please.

Adding Some "Vamp" to Your Wardrobe

Waking up from a long nap to venture out at night to stalk your prey...the life of a vampire? Or your routine Friday night? You my friend may indeed have some things in common with the undead mythical creatures that have had the affection of your girlfriend since she joined forces with "Team Edward."

So in my effort to steer a bloke to elevate his life and get some much needed attention from the ladies, we are going to add a dash of vampire style to our way of dressing; clothing choices that may cause her to ask for a bite or two. Crack open a warm bottle of True Blood and pick up some of the key pieces Man About Town TV has chosen for you this season.

Certain black leather jackets can read too "Happy Days." The one pictured from the Rag & Bone runway is based on classic fencing jacket...fencing, a sport that can be practiced around your 18th century castle.

...Speaking of 18th century, vampires usually came from a lineage of aristocracy, note "Count" Dracula. Adding a classic signet ring engraved with a family crest or one that you made up, can make your look very old world or even better, old money.

Dracula was never seen out on the town without the proper cape. In this era, we could imagine the Count rocking a sleek dark windbreaker. With a stand up collar, your look becomes more dracool* that Dracula (*I'm drinking). The one below is RL's Black Label, yet I found mine at American Apparel.

A scarf will always make you appear more dashing, the seasonless silk evening skull scarf from the late Alexander McQueen will be a stellar addition to an evening suit or tucked under the calf-skin fencing jacket.

If you venture out after sun rise, sterling bat cuff-links can make your business suit less mundane, however certain clients may think you really are a blood sucker.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DRINKING RIGHT NOW:

This margarita is perfect for the late afternoon when the sun begins to take a dive yet the night air still remains as warm as the day.

You'll need:

Highball glass (this is the tall one)

Cracked Ice

2 shots of silver tequila

2 shots of Cointreau

2 Limes

1 Orange

3 Strawberries

1 teaspoon of raw sugar.

Crack your ice in a towel and set it aside. Cut your strawberries in quarters and place them in a small bowl, sprinkle the sugar on them and mash the berries and sugar until they begin to look like jam.

Fill your highball three quarters full with cracked ice. Add tequila and Cointreau. Juice the limes and one orange half in the glass, stir with a spoon (stirred cocktails are becoming quite fashionable and the stirring can blend the ingredients to have more flavor) till the glass becomes frothy. Float the strawberries on top and serve immediately and imbibe!

Finding YOUR Summer Swagger in 10 Steps.

With Memorial Day in just a few days, we sit in the office knowing that in due time the season of lounging, cocktailing in the sun, and bikini-clad ladies is upon us. Yet deep within you and I (being the working stiffs we are) we know we will only get our "fun in the sun" on the weekends, if that...well allow me to tell you that Summer need not be a season of weekend enjoyment; no, no my friends, it is time to add some Summer swagger to your 9-5 and let everyone know you have an inner jetsetter in you, even though you may not even leave your area code at all over the next few months:

1. Leave the "office pallor" to the guys in accounting and start taking your coffee breaks in the sun. Just 15 minutes a day will help you define that Summer tan.
2. White jeans. Keep them classic and pair them up with your blue jacket that you wear to work. You will look like you just swooped in from first class.
3. Lighten up on the ties. Opt for linen and cotton neck wear. Dive in to some poppy colors, this is the time of year to let the freak flag fly-so let the tie be fly.
4. Ditch the socks when wearing your loafers, sprinkle in some Gold Bond and you are off to drinks on the patio.
5.Speaking of drinks, might we interest you in a Negroni or a Pimm's Cup, educate yourself on classic cocktails that will add class to your Summer soiree.
6. Did you buy that cotton suit I told you about months ago? For God's sake, do us all a favor and drop some bills on a suit that you will love when the office AC goes on the fritz.
7. Lighten up the cologne. Splash on something cool and refined. If I may, suggest Eau d'orange verte from Hermes. It's described as invigorating by Hermes.com and sexy by most women.
8. Loose the leather watch strap and go grosgrain. Colored watches are trending, take your classic timepiece and update with a colored strap.
9. Have you had her over for dinner under the stars? Make a salad and pop a bottle of pino grigio. Done. Now go and call her to invite her over.
10. Ditch the screen printed tee's and pick up some solids. I hear the jockey v-neck is a wise choice.

Martinis & Monopoly

I was out at the Beverly Hills Hotel the other night and I noticed a group of people having quite the time as they enjoyed a game of Backgammon and bottle service. The men and women were truly having a blast and enjoying the evening. This made me think...wait for it...we have to bring back board games! However in a very cool manner.

The game night could be hosted anywhere, although a rather posh Dorchester property does aide in making the board game night rather chic.

Your job as the host, is to create an evening that is elegant and fun, almost cheeky, like the title of this blog, "Martinis & Monopoly" or "Black-tie Twister" (I know it's not technically a board game).

Serve cocktails that coordinate with the game you are featuring, the classic highball is a great choice: Seagram's 7 and ginger ale with a twist, serve on Monopoly money coasters.

Make sure you have comfortable seating -one could even bring the party down to another level, set it up on the floor with silver ice buckets and comfortable cushions and pillows (perfect night to rock a smoking jacket).

Ladies love games, so by the end of the night the lucky host may get to pass Go, but I don't think you'll be getting money.