Once there was a boy who loved fashion growing up, but he pursued a different career path because it’s what was expected of him.  After years of going down the corporate road, he finally took a detour toward a path that led to his first love. Then one day, he finally harnessed the strength to turn that passion into a profession, and so far he’s living happily ever after.

As the new Men’s Style Editor of POSHGLAM, allow me to introduce myself.  I’m a certified image consultant, published stylist, and president of DAMstyle, an image and lifestyle consulting firm that helps corporate and private clients achieve their image goals.  I’m excited to be joining the team of talented writers here at POSHGLAM.  Through this editorial medium, I will share my insights and views of the fast-paced world of men’s fashion.  In addition to covering men’s fashion, I will share grooming tips, discuss seasonal style trends, provide product reviews, and spotlight sales, events, and stores of interest to men.

As a former management consultant with 12 years of experience, I will also tackle the topic of image in the workplace.  Image and presentation are critical to any professional’s career progression, regardless of industry.  My observation is that, unfortunately, this is an area where men fall short, more so than women.  Hopefully, through this channel, we can start to make small steps toward correcting this imbalance. 

I am at the beginning of an exciting journey to deliver fresh and exciting content to you, my readers.  My success greatly depends on your input, feedback and willingness to share with friends.  I want your comments, suggestions, questions, and stories. This is going to be a great trip, so sit back, put your tray tables up, buckle your seat belt, and enjoy the ride!

To a happy and safe summer.

David A. McKnight

Follow me on Twitter: @damstyle

Win a tube of HUGE LIPS SKINNY HIPS by Purple Lab

If only skinny hips were a lick away, The innovative New Cosmetics Company Purple Lab, has conjured up HUGE LIPS SKINNY HIPS, a ground breaking lip gloss offering non-invasive access to the lips and hips women have always dreamed about. HUGE LIP SKINNY HIPS’ revolutionary lip gloss features Hoodia Gordoni Extract , which is derived from cactus like plants indigenous of South Africa, and is known for it’s appetite suppressing qualities. If you are interested in participating in our “Pucker Up with Purple Lab” Contest, Please email a photo of your best lip pout and why you want HUGE LIPS & SKINNY HIPS.

Submit all entries to PurpleLab@POSHGLAM.com to be considered for the “PUCKER UP” contest….The founder Karen Robinovitz had decided to giveaway a tube of HUGE LIPS SKINNY HIPS to three lucky winners…So hurry while supplies last!

Purple Lab products can be purchased at B Glowing
and Beauty Mark

Hollywood starlet, Hayden Panettiere, actress and singer, is seen looking effortlessly chic and laid-back in her cream Skin and Threads Lounge cardigan as she shop for glasses around town in Los Angeles on June 30, 2009.  Just like me, Hayden is a true Skin and Threads fan.  She has been spotted many times all over town wearing the collection. Skin and Threads is a label that uses only organic and natural fibers which allows the women wearing their clothing to look great as well as feel great about their clothes. Skin and Threads’ basics can be used by themselves or layered to achieve a different look every time you wear them. Any of their basics would be a great addition to any fashionistas’ closet.

The cardigan retails for $150 and is available at www.skinandthreads.com.

Olivier Echaudemaison, Creative Director GUERLAIN
Photographed by Chad Pitman
Makeup: Mariel Barrera

Dating Dossier Teaser by Erin Donnelly, You Must buy the entire audio book.  I bought it, it’s amazing!  It teaches so much about what to wear when attracting the opposite sex and how to carry oneself.  Erin was nice enough to provide this tidbit for the POSHGLAM Readers.  Don’t forget to forward this link to your friends and share it on twitter, they will love you for it!

It can be bought online HERE!

Now if you hadn’t received the memo….Anna Sui rules the American runways with her own flair for fashion. One of those designers after my heart, who truly beats to her own drum when it comes to designing. It’s not about trends or fads, it’s about what inspires Anna to create rock and roll inspired garb with flashes of the bohemia and throw backs to the hippy chic of the past. Love it! And how smart of Target to collaborate with Anna Sui on a Gossip Girls venture. While each gossip girl: Serena, Blair, Jenny (aka Lil’ J), and Vanessa, all have their own character and fashion persona, there is something about Anna Sui’s design aesthetic that relates to them all! And with that we get a fabulous collection with looks that embody each of our favorite GG characters and of course at a price we can all get our hands on!

Launching online and in 250 stores across the country on September 13th, the Anna Sui collection for Target will be one hot commodity. Perfect for your back to school garb or just for you! The collection would be a fun and flirty addition to your fall wardrobe to spice up last years staples! Anna always gives us great styling with her mixed prints, patterns and multiple garment layering and this hot collection is perfect for that! Style it up, just they way you see it, or make your own fashion twist to the Gossip Girl look. Either way you will be officially chic for Fall 2009!

So which Gossip Girl are you? Just like we can all identify ourselves with one of the Golden Girls, (I’m a Blanche/Rose) and of course one of the Sex and the City girls, (I’m definitely a Carrie, with a splash of Samantha), we can all now identify with the Gossip Girls… (I am a Serena…) So come September you too can rock your inner Gossip Girl and get your very own Serena, Blair, Lil’J, or Vanessa inspired frocks! Click here to see all the looks.