bringin' sexy bag!

The purse is a fashion accessory has transcended into the male realm - yes, we are definitely talking about the manpurse, and how it is more than just a fashion statement, or a practical bag for carrying things.

Well, I suppose you could say a manpurse has always been in the fashion world, but as of late, I find it really sexy for men to have and carry around, whether it's a short trip to the gym, or a long trip out of town.

Both men and women will argue against me on this, because 1.) Some men don't like the idea of carrying purses (as well as wearing make-up and skirts), and 2.) Some women don't find it appropriate for men to carry "purses", despite the reason/occasion.

Either way, I think for any type of men, masculine or soft, a manpurse should not be shunned or ignored. They can be useful, in addition to accentuating your overall style/look to bring our different qualities you wouldn't even know you have. Some people will assume your personality, character, and lifestyle based on how you dress - likewise, the purse can serve just as much a function if sported properly.


Let's take a look at a few examples from the sexy Brian Joo.

When a man carries a manpurse, the first thing I would think is that he has a purpose - obviously for carrying whatever he will need for wherever he is going. A man with a purpose is more appealing than a man without. As we all know, a purse is used for many reasons, and the most common reason is to carry our money, make-up, cellphone, glasses, and other necessities. The second reason is to compliment our clothes and show off just how fancy we all can be, depending on the price and brand of the purse, of course.

The type of manpurse, color, style, and just how much confidence one has in carrying a purse can say so much about the kind of man he is. Many men fear that carrying a purse will make them look like sissies, or even gay, but it is those who dare to tread past the stereotypes and typical ideals that are the most appealing to a woman with good taste. If a guy's bold and practical enough to carry a manpurse for good reasons, it doesn't mean he's gay. It just means he probably doesn't give a shit what anyone else thinks.

This post will remain as is for now - I gotta run. But this topic is to be continued...

- le mai

Tie me up, baby

Goodness, we've been lax. Real life caught up with us, so please excuse the lack of updates (and rantings) on this blog. Besides, Fly to the Sky have been going through too many wardrobe changes for us to spew intelligently (and objectively) on a regular basis. Nevertheless, here's a post!

During FTTS' early 7th jib days, they pushed out a very clean look which was a massive improvement over the disgusting fashion disaster that was 6th jib. Both boys cut their hair and opted for a more mature and sleeker look that says very firmly: "we are men, not boys". They went through a few (satisfying) variations of the clean look, and we shall look at some, in particular experiments with ties. 

Ties are often associated with a more formal look, to give a man (and the occasional woman) that extra dose of professionalism and authority. Most ties are simple and elegant as they're accessories and meant to complement the outfit. 

This is what we call Brian's tie-in-shirt look. It just means sticking the rest of the tie inside the shirt instead of leaving it out as normal men do. It seems a little weird at first glance and may take some getting used to. Something like that is a hit or miss. For me, it exudes a more sensitive, softer feel even though a long-sleeved shirt and trousers give off a more formal aura. Most men do okay with the standard shirt-trousers-tie, but not many can carry off a tie stuck inside the shirt. I think Brian was able to pull off this look without seeming like he'd lost his marbles, because first off, you need to just go simple - off-white shirt and black trousers with a black tie is a combination that's easy on the eye, no clashing colours and your attention is not immediately drawn to the tie, but to how gentle the whole look is. There's an air of sensitivity that befits a gentleman and this look works best with a long-sleeved shirt - either with the sleeves slightly rolled up as in the picture, or not rolled up at all. 

Here's how not to to wear a tie:

If you have nowhere to stick a tie, just leave it alone, it won't hurt you. Just don't stick it into your shirt pocket or whatever pocket holes that happen to be part of your shirt. That's just weird. It's funky, but the wrong side of funky, so when in doubt, play safe. You don't want to look a mess when you're in the public eye.

How not to wear a tie Part II:

This is overkill. Either wear the tie or the denim jacket but not both and definitely not with the sleeves rolled up. Don't pile it on thinking a tie will give the outfit a more formal or professional look, especially with a denim jacket. There's a reason why ties are associated with suits and not out to make you look like jailbait.

For a risqué look, try hanging it loose and adopting the appropriate expression, like this:

This loose-tie look is one of the best I've seen from Brian so far - a mix of 'come hither' and the right degree of sexiness, with a touch of 'I don't give a damn' attitude. Even though the picture is in black and white, I would recommend going simple with the colours - the tie can be in a dominant or matching colour but nothing overly garish or clashing. Does not work with short-sleeved shirts, so don't try. Best for sex after work.

le jun