Liebster Award, Everlane Backpack, & School Starting

First, my friend Bizi of The Bizi Bee has nominated me for a Liebster Award. I have no idea what it is, and a quick Google search didn’t turn up anything in the first three results, but the thing was the word “award” in it, so I’m definitely going to flaunt it somehow. Once you get out of college, you don’t get awards that much anymore, and it legitimizes my blog, marginally at least. I'll be putting it in the "About" section for sure.

You’re supposed to do a lot for it, but I’m lazy.  I will answer the questions Bizi asked me, because I think she just wanted to read what I’d have to say. (Probably not though)

1. If you came across a genie and could make three wishes, what would they be?

Obviously, my first wish would be to ask for more wishes. That’s like Genie 101 type shit. Then I’d have free reign on wishes. I’d probably start by asking for money. I’m not shallow (well, a little), but I need to pay bills. I’m only human.

2. Past, present, or future?

There is a saying: yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present. And that’s from Kung Fu Panda, so you know it’s true.

3. Dogs or cats?

Dogs definitely. Some people don’t like dogs, because they’re “too easy,” and cats have “personalities,” but I don’t want a pet with a personality. Especially one that’s moody and has claws. Dogs are always happy to see you. Always. Even if they’re not your dog. If you don’t like that, then I don’t know man. Sorry for your life.

4. If you could have any super power, what would it be?

On this question, people always tend to swing between being invisible or flying. Being invisible would be pretty cool, but honestly I’d only only use it for illegal things. Being able to fly would be rad too. Really I’ve always thought it’d be cool to time travel. I’m big into history, so it’d be interesting/intriguing/fucking dope to go back in time and witness events that changed the course of history. I could meet Jesus, or save Lincoln, or slip Plan B to Justin Beiber’s mom. You know, important shit.

5. What is something you regret?

I have a lot of regrets, mostly from college. I would prefer if people didn’t know them. 

6. What is something you are looking forward to?

My parents winning the lottery. I wish they’d hurry up with it though. 

7. What is your favorite thing about yourself?

I'm really humble.

8. What is your guilty pleasure?

I have a lot of guilty pleasures, mostly from college. I would prefer if people didn’t know them.

9. Favorite food?

Apple sauce. Delicious taste. Wonderful, just wonderful texture. I do make spaghetti nearly every night for dinner, but not because it's my favorite. I just don't know how to make anything else.

10. Rain or shine?

Honestly? Rain. No shit, rain. It’s not because I’m a depressed person or anything like that. I just like rain, especially overcast days. I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s because I burn easily in the sun? 

11. Favorite day of the week?

Gotta get down on Friday.

So there’s that. I’m also supposed to nominate 11 other blogs with under 200 followers, but I’m not even sure how to check that shit. I read a few blogs per day. I think most of them have quite a few readers, but I have no empirical evidence to back that up. I’m no scientist.

Secondly, I bought the new Everlane backpack ($60 for the zipper model, $65 for the snap). Here’s some pics from Everlane. I'll include my own once one of my roommates allows me to use his iPhone to take pictures and email them to myself.

Do I like it? Yes. Stylish, and quality and construction seem good. The waxed canvas and leather feel good, and I'm hoping they hold up will in wet conditions. So far I’m satisfied with the purchase. I’ll be giving a review later that will be quite more in-depth. Forewarning to Everlane, because as a law student I carry a shitload to class everyday. I’m talking at least two books, the size of the Bible and Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows combined, back and forth to class everyday on a 30 minute trek. Rain, snow, or as annoying as it’s been lately, mid-90s heat. That’s a fucking disgusting amount of sweat, if you didn’t know. 

Lastly, I got a job at a bar. It's mostly Charlie work, but just FYI posts will probably not be as frequent. I'll still try to get something up at least once a week though.

Thanks for reading, as always,

MD

What A Girl Wants

As a return favor for my guest post at The Bizi Bee, but mostly to cover my ass because I've been so busy (lazy?), my friend Bizi has offered her take on some tips and tricks for what guys should wear, from a girl's perspective. And isn't that whose opinion we care about most? Read on and enjoy:

Since Mr. Midwest-Dressed did a guest blog for me, I accepted when he asked me to do one for him.  I am going to attempt to tell you what girls like guys to wear and what they don’t, but believe it or not, this is a pretty tough topic.  So bear with me as I ramble. 

When prepping for a date, it’s always necessary to dress appropriately for the occasion or venue. If you are taking a girl out for dinner, make sure she knows if it’s a fancy restaurant or if it’s casual.  A girl is going to feel extremely awkward if you are dressed nicer or more casual than she is.  Trust me it’s happened to me before!  Make sure that you look put together and masculine.  One of the biggest turn offs to a girl is when a guy dresses femininely (I’ll explain later in the post).

Girls tend to think it’s tacky when guys wear sweats and basketball shorts all the time.  This does not mean that you can’t ever wear them, because obviously you need to be comfortable sometimes (so do we).  Just make sure that the sweats don’t overtake your life and that you save those for when you are actually lounging around. 

When you go out at night with the bros, you guys usually keep each other in check.  No one wants to look stupid.  It’s rare that I see a guy out at a bar and think, “What the hell is he wearing?”  That thought is usually saved for other girls.  We don’t really think about your outfits as much as you would think we do, but if you look out of place, then yes, we will probably talk about you.  So just check with what your friends think too.

As I started to explain before, we always like a guy to look masculine and that means don’t wear things that we would wear, like tight jeans or frilly scarves.  We want a man that is going to be manly and be a protector of sorts, whether we like to admit it or not, and we don’t need you to be the pansy of the two of us.  Maybe you are, I have no idea, but at least don’t appear to be that way and you’ll have a better chance of getting her number.  Also, don’t use man purses or anything like that.  It’s odd.  You don’t need a purse or satchel.  We carry the purse.  If you have stuff to be carried, put it in our bag or suck it up and leave it at home. 

Don’t wear graphic t’s.  The Ed Hardy and flat-bill look is just terrible.  Most of us don’t want a guy that looks like Kevin Federline (I mean, I guess I can’t speak for everyone. Britney wanted him at some point.). 

If you own one, burn it. Don't even donate it, because no homeless person in their right mind will take it.

WE DON’T LIKE FACIAL HAIR!!!!!! WE HATE NO-SHAVE NOVEMBER!  Sorry, someone had to say it.  Shave it off.  You’re hotter that way.  I promise. 

If you think about the celebrities that we find attractive in today’s society, you can probably take some fashion advice from them: Ryan Gosling, Josh Duhamel, Bradley Cooper, David Beckham, Zac Efron, Channing Tatum, Robert Pattinson, Ashton Kutcher (with SHORT hair), etc., etc., the list goes on.

Overall, we really don’t think about your fashion choices as much as we think about our own.  We all have certain things we may like or dislike, but what will actually attract us to you is how you carry yourself.  We always like confident guys, but not cocky (that’s a turn off).  We are always attracted to a guy who is comfortable in his own skin and can hold a normal conversation.  We will comment on whether you are cool, cute, funny, (or not) more than we will comment on your wardrobe.  

So in order to attract the ladies, dress masculine, appropriate for the venue, but most importantly be confident in yourself and who you are and we will flock to you!