When you hear the words Geek Chic, what is the first thing that pops into mind? Nerd glasses? A Hipster reading a comic book? There are so many definitions for the popular cultural term that are both negative and positive. I like to believe that it is a term used for “reclaiming the geek identity as … Continue reading »
Category Archives: For the Guys
The Male Appearance: A Brand You Should Know – CYDWOQ
Live from New York, It’s . . . Thursday Afternoon? I am on a vacation to Manhattan for the next two weeks and one of the best parts of city is the overwhelming inspiration I find. This week and next week’s post will be inspired by East Coast living. New York is a melting pot … Continue reading »
“I’m too busy” – and other lame excuses I tell myself
Part 1: “I don’t know where to start.” During the next few weeks, I will be posting a 10 part series that focuses on excuses people tell themselves so they don’t “have to” exercise, reasons these excuses aren’t legitimate, and routines to help you overcome them. I will also offer up tips about how I … Continue reading »
The Male Appearance: BBQs, Rooftop Parties, & Summer Style
Whether you choose a burger and wine, finger foods and a beer, or keep it simple with some cocktails (because who doesn’t love a liquid dinner), BBQ party invitations will show their pretty little face any day now! Whether you are headed to the backyard, dock, beach, or a rooftop bar, here is some inspiration … Continue reading »
Love is a Battlefield: Part 2
This week, we finish up the final half of last week’s list of 10 ways to fight fair with your Significant Other. Duking it out from time to time is inevitable, but the ways we deal with arguments can make all the difference in a relationship, romantic or not. Continue reading »
The Male Appearance: Summer Shorts Shoulds and Should Nots
“The astronomical summer (Northern Hemisphere) begins Wednesday, June 20, 2012” – – Google Thank you Google. You also could step away from your computer for a nanosecond, go outside, and realize it’s getting freakin’ hot! Aside from the Bay Area, with our freak rain storm on Monday! Really, Mother Earth, come now. Other key indicators … Continue reading »
Fashion Emergencies 101
I constantly catch myself saying, “I can’t wear white, I just spill too much”– I also catch myself spilling when I’m wearing stripes. The fact of the matter is, accidents happen. What’s more important is how well you roll with the punches. I’m usually a mess, and because I’m an artist, I let it happen. … Continue reading »
Love is a Battlefield: Part 1
I recently received a request to discuss the proper rules of arguing with a significant other (S.O.). This potentially endless list of rules will vary from couple to couple, but here are a few golden nuggets to keep in mind when things get heated. 1) Avoid the B word. Even mentioning a breakup opens the … Continue reading »
The Male Appearance: Attitudes of the Well-Groomed pt. 2
Welcome back, and happy Thursday to you. Last week’s topic of attitudes is an important one, and I want to give more insight. Be sure to check out how to NOT be a stylish jerk before reading onward. The three points I highlighted last week were Accepting Compliments, Remembering Your Roots, and Being Comfortable in … Continue reading »
Geek Chic: How to Avoid a Father’s Day #FAIL
Sunday, June 17 may seem like an arbitrary date in the not-so-distant future, but not when you are dealing with the dreaded holiday celebrating the male parental unit in your life. That’s right my fellow Krisrael Geek Chic readers: Father’s Day! Every year I worry about what to get my very geeky, gadget-loving father. The … Continue reading »
How to make the perfect salad every time
This week I’m just going to give you some guidelines and let you make up your own meal. I’m going to run through the basic requirements for the perfect summer food: cool, healthy, refreshing salad. With these simple categories of ingredients, you can mix and match to create your own great summer salad, and won’t … Continue reading »
Italy: More Than Just Good Food
Over the past week I’ve travelled from Edinburgh to Verona, Verona to Edinburgh, Edinburgh to London, and London to San Francisco. No joke. But really, what’s better than travelling? To give you a brief overview behind the reasons of my travels, I’ll tell you that I’m native Italian, but I moved to Scotland in 2009 … Continue reading »
