Even though outside old man winter stubborn ass just won’t die, we still must prepare for the spring season. Because when the weather gets nice and the women get fine…., you know the one. After a good season of heavy materials such as wool and corduroy, your Cool is screaming for a switch up in the style. But before you run out there and make a complete ass out of yourself, peep these tips for Moguls.

• Switch up your smell goods. In the winter you probably wore scents that were heavy enough to last through the cold nights. But when the weather breaks we need light fragrances to match the sunshine. Plus people don’t wanna smell you and think of fireplaces and sweaters!
• Go for lighter fabrics such as cotton, linen, hemp and bamboo. Look up that wool and cashmere.
• Think ahead and lightly layer up. You never know how spring weather can change on you, especially in the mid-west. So take advantage of the warm days and cool nights by layering up. Heavy t-shirts under cotton button ups go along way, you can either roll up the sleeves or remove the shirt if the sun starts beaming.
• There is no such thing as manly sandals (mandals). Get a nice pair of canvas or all white sneaks for the streets and flip flops for the beaches. Never should you cop a pair of thong sandals!!!
• Leave the skinny jeans to skinny kids who rap or skateboard. Real men wear real jeans that fit properly around the waist and have room in the pockets for important things such as knots, phones, pocket knives, etc.
• Keep a pair of shades in the car. Mornings that start off cloudy can easily turn into bright sunny evenings. There is no need to be caught squinting while you drive.

1. Never go for a tray that is not in your zone.

2. Don’t chase a tray around the room.

3. Ladies first.

4. Never take more than one from the same tray.

5. Never take the last on the tray.

6. Never put anything back on the tray.

7. If you don’t know what it is, don’t eat it.

8. If the waiter doesn’t know what it is, don’t eat anything.

No matter how hype the party is, a Mogul should never dance with his hands above his head.

Moguls don’t take part in gossiping no matter how juicy the story is. If gossip is going on around him/her it is wise to remain silent, or smoothly change the subject. Nothing good comes out of gossiping.

Tom Ford drops his jewelz on how to be a modern gentleman in today’s world.

1. You should put on the best version of yourself when you go out in the world because that is a show of respect to the other people around you.

2. A gentleman today has to work. People who do not work are so boring and are usually bored. You have to be passionate, you have to be engaged and you have to be contributing to the world.

3. Manners are very important and actually knowing when things are appropriate. I always open doors for women, I carry their coat, I make sure that they’re walking on the inside of the street. Stand up when people arrive at and leave the dinner table.

4. Don’t be pretentious or racist or sexist or judge people by their background.

5. A man should never wear shorts in the city. Flip-flops and shorts in the city are never appropriate. Shorts should only be worn on the tennis court or on the beach.

Everyone runs a little late from time to time. But  a Mogul knows how to play it and still remain smooth throughout the ordeal. If you are running late, you should call and let the party know immediately. (Not a party-party because they may not care when you get there if at all, but the type of party where people are waiting for your arrival for whatever reason i.e.dinner resevations.)

If you will be….

10 minutes late….. Make a phone call letting them know you are running 5 minutes behind.

20 minutes late….. Call them up, apologize and give them a non detailed reason on why you will be late. Hopefully at this point you are not putting them in a situation where they are depending on your arrival before the party jumps off!

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There is more to life than jeans and Air Force 1′s!! I know that goes without saying, but sometimes you just have to let it be known. I big-up Jay-Z for taking men out of jerseys to button-ups. That was a good look all the way around, because I swear I saw a cat in a jersey at a wedding reception!! Don’t ask. But now it seems like some of us have taken a step back. Not to jerseys, but to the ass-out jean wearing like Pac in Juice fashion.

So this goes out to you gentlemen. A sort of Mogul fashion guide so that you to can get your Daily Cool on!

1. Get a tailor. Whenever you buy anything that would be considered a suit or blazer do yourself a cool one and get it tailored up. Whenever you buy off the rack chances are it ain’t fitting you right. This is a rule that many men overlook and end up looking quite not right. Pants legs need to be shortened, coats need to be brought in, and buttons need to be realigned. Sh*t needs to made whole. Get your cool on and find a tailor, your lady will thank you later. Continue reading →

Not a good look!!!

It is hot now and some of us like to bend rules a little. Or rather I say act like we don’t have any common sense. We throw fashion rules out the window once the temp goes past 75 degrees, all of sudden it is raid the closet and wear what you find. Not a good look, especially if you are a Mogul. Unless you are a rapper who is in the “Post-Badu” stage of their life, you may wanna abide by the following guidelines when it comes to pairing shorts with a jacket and tie.

First, off if you are under the age 7, then by all means do you! Wear those shorts with the jacket and tie. Live your life freely, because soon enough you too will have to abide by the rules of fashion. Also if you are sitting at the crib alone, then wear what you want also. Just hope the neighbor doesn’t come by to get some sugar or wine. You may end up looking like a fool, and please don’t say UML didn’t warn you!

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You don’t wanna be caught doing this!

Every Mogul should know when and how to kiss a woman. You don’t ever want to be one of the lames who get caught out there kissing someone inappropriately and end up with the palm to the face that slaps the piss out of you.

The Air Kiss – Go in as if you are about to kiss the cheek. Stop and kiss the air. No lips to skin or no cheek to cheek either.

For: Long lost casual friends

The Quick Kiss – Kiss the right cheek.

For: Mothers, older relatives

Mouth Kiss – Remember no tongue in public.

For: Wife or significant other

On the hand – Mouth slightly kisses the hand or ring. Never lick between the fingers.

For: The Pope and the Godfather

1. Logo belts or old-school belts with your name or initials. Should I continue?????
2. Buckles that have you looking like Cowboy Bob Orton is not acceptable unless you are out in the frontier hunting wild buffalo. If this is not your style, hopefully that belt isn’t either.
3. Your belt should be big enough to fill the loops in your pants, but not over-fill them.
4. Insert your belt on the left side so that the extra belt also hangs on the left side.
5. The buckle of your belt should match your watch and the leather on your shoes.

Men read this and take notes! Posh has broken down her 10 Style Rules for men to Details Magazine.

1.
Style isn’t about money. One of the nicest outfits on a man is a pair of jeans, some old, messed-up boots, a simple white tee, and a vintage leather belt. You don’t have to spend a lot. It’s about mixing and matching and getting things that fit properly.

2.
Men who wear skinny jeans won’t be wearing my jeans. I don’t think jeans should be tight around their bollocks. I don’t want to see that part of a guy’s anatomy all squashed in.

3.
What to wear on a first date is a tricky one. You don’t want to be too dressed up or not dressed up enough. It totally depends where you’re going. Wear something you’re comfortable in, because you’re going to be slightly nervous.

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With gaining the privilege to use email, comes great responsibility. Just like all other forms of communication, there are rules we should all follow. UML has put together a list for us all to follow to make the emailing experience enjoyable for all parties involved.

1) Be careful when you use reply all.

Does everyone need to know that you completed your part of the project and you are just waiting for your group members to come through with their contribution? When replying to an email message that was sent to a group of people. Only hit reply all if the message concerns the majority. Otherwise, just reply to the original sender.

2) Never send anything you won’t say in public.

Sometimes we get caught in our emotions, all in our chest and send something we may regret later. If you fall into this category, you may want to wait a few minutes and think before you send the email. If it is something you won’t say in public then you probably shouldn’t email it.

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We all like to get a little comfy in the office from time to time, but any good Mogul should know the limits. We don’t want the office to look like a bedroom. Not a good look or environment. To help you with your office experience, UML has developed guidelines for you to follow so you don’t end up looking like the lame in the cubicle.

Taking off the blazer                                                      Acceptable

Rolling up your sleeves

Taking off/loosening your tie

Kicking off the shoes

Unbuckling your belt

Taking off your socks

Taking off your pants                                                Not acceptable