UK rapper Tinie Tempah named GQ's Best Dressed Man!

I had no idea who Tinie Tempah was before GQ made the announcement that singer Chris Brown was at the top of their WORST dressed men's list for 2012. Now I don't recall CB's style being that horrible..... So I said okay if Chris Brown is your WORST, then who is your BEST? Lo & behold the British rapper Tinie took the crown. After scrolling through a slew of his pictures online, I happen to AGREE!

Whether on the stage, red carpet, or walking the streets he adapts to his setting all while wearing his signature thick framed ray bans.


I think he has the kind of style that men want to copy & women would want their boo to rock as well.


His range of outfit choices are trendy & edgy. It also doesn't hurt that he has a handsome face to match his wardrobe.

What do you guys think? Was his Best Dressed Man title well deserved?

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Mara Hoffman spring/summer 2012 lookbook

*Clears throat & does my best Phaedra Parks voice* Everybody knows that I am a HUGE fan of Mara Hoffman's line! She just always gets it right especially when she uses print. It always feels inspired rather than cliché' & her s/s '12 collection was no different. Check out the recently released ad campaign for her latest collection featuring model Nykhor Paul.

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I tell you spring can't come soon enough for me & when it does I'm definitely hitting the beach in that striped two piece high waist bikini. What do yo guys think? CUTE RIGHT!?!

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Andre 3000 featured in new Gillette Ad Campaign

There is just something about Andre 3 stacks that just makes me SWOON! Everything from his country southern boy charm to his lyrics always make me blush. Case & point, his verse on Jeezy's "I Do". *Screams out Sexual Chocolate, drops mic & exits stage left*! But back to this post. The rap superstar rarely comes out of hiding but has recently joined forces with Gillette for their new ad campaign along with actors Gael García Bernal and Adrien Brody. By the way I have a little thing for Mr. Brody too. He may not be as obvious as the other two but believe me he has swagger. I mean did you see Cadillac Records? Anyways, these 3 guys will serve as brand ambassadors for Gillette's Fusion Prostyle Glider which hits shelves next month. There's ALOT of sexiness going on in this ad. So, I don't care if what they're selling isn't geared towards me, I'm still buying it!

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Burberry Men's Fall 2012 Collection!

 
Saturday, Men's Fashion Week kicked off in Milan and Burberry definitely set the tone of a man who is suited & booted to a T. Personally I've always found the idea of a Burberry man SEXY & this collection  dubbed "The Gentleman" (you know NeYo's gna be all over this) lived up to my expectations. Aside from the obvious of perfectly tailored suits & luxe outerwear thats usually a go to with Burberry, some of the standout pieces for me were the accessories (the studded & suede document cases were my faves) as well as the button down with the fox.  I can see ALOT of celebs rockin that 1.


I honestly got so wrapped up in the collection I was actually trying to figure out how I could rock some of it myself. All in all it was a very well put together show. My only gripe is I wish the models had as much swag as the actual clothes. Check out the entire collection here!

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STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: Alejandra Hernandez

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Today necolebitchie posted the latest videos from an up & coming Australian rap artist named Iggy Azalea. First of all, Iggy looks like a SUPERMODEL but she spits these hardcore lyrics. She's dope but I was INSTANTLY drawn to her style which I thought made the videos a visual STUNNER! "The Last Song" was super glamorous while "My World" had more street swag. Once I saw the Giuseppe wedges I was SOLD! A little google search led me to the brain behind Iggy's look, Alejandra Hernandez. The LA based stylist has been pulling her weight in the industry for a minute working with major brands like LEVI's as well as celebrities. Karmaloop .com recently named her their "Chick of the Month" & interviewed her about her life in the industry.

On growing up in LA:
I was exposed to all sorts of LA subcultures......To this day I think my aesthetic is a product of everything I was influenced by back then.

On breaking into the business:
I always tell kids to look for internships with small local companies. LA has tons of them! Working with a small company is where you are going to really get the best learning experience.

On working with Iggy:
Dressing Iggy is so much fun because she is truly a visual artist so her and I draw inspiration from anything as random as old Elizabeth Taylor photos to photos from 90′s Versace dinners. Also, I always like to a display a presence through the clothing. I idolize women that are nothing less than boss bitches.

Check out the rest of her interview with karmaloop here. & peep Alejandra's work in Iggy's videos for "The Last Song" & "My World" below:





Make sure to follow both ladies on twitter: Alejandra @Aleherself & IGGY @IggyAzalea!

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Hey IDEALISTS Welcome to theIDEALMAG.COM!!!

I tried to wait until I finished the site's layout but I couldn't take it anymore. I really missed you guys! First Happy New Year! I hope you guys are off to a great start. I just wanted to check in & give you a heads up on what's been going on aroound these IDEAL parts. I am SO sorry for the hiatus. I really wanted to improve my site & make it a better experience when you visit. So, the first thing I did was move the site from blogger to WordPress & buy a domain. So none of that long ".blogspot.com" ordeal.  With the name change comes even better things. The core of IDEAL is not gone but I wanted to expand just a tad.

This includes adding more post on men's fashion style & entertainment!  Giveaways as well as more exclusive content!

 I have SO many ideas that I continue to add to the visionboard & I'm excited to see it actually come to light. It's definitely been a process but I thank you guys for hanging in there with me & being so loyal! I take your feedback very seriously so if there's anything you want to see or there's something you're not feeling PUHLEASE let me know by following IDEAL on Facebook & twitter!

Here's to making 2012 theBOMB.COM!!

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