Fragrance Fridays! Having a Signature Scent!

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From now on, every Friday on raannt will be Fragrance Fridays.  We absolutely love cologne and seem to acquire more and more of it on a regular basis.  People constantly ask us what are our favorite colognes and what they should buy for their boyfriends and husbands.  The concept of having a “signature scent” is interesting because it implies you only where once specific cologne or perfume.  For us, we like to change it up regularly and wear different scents depending on our mood or the occasion.  That being said, we each have our own specific “signature scent” which we’ve worn for quite some time.

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Almost fifteen years ago, my mother bought me my very first bottle of Michael by Michael Kors.  To me it smells like a rich mix of patchouli oil, cedar and sex.  I’m stopped on an almost daily basis and asked the name of this cologne.  I literally have yet to meet another person who wears so it’s safe to say if you choose this scent you’ll stand out.  The women’s Michael cologne is equally as rich and sexy.  Maybe a Valentine’s gift for two???

Alex started wearing Bleu De Chanel several years ago and it still smells fresh and masculine.  Every time he wears it I find myself falling in love all over again.

For our bachelor party, our good friend Tawny had oils made with a combination of both scent and called it raannt.  She gave the oils out to our guests as party favors.  To this day, people ask us for more and tell us that they love wearing it.  We’ve got a secret stash and wear it under our cologne, reminding us of our love and commitment! Plus…it’s kinda cool to have your own scent!

Although we typically buy these colognes at Perfumania and Macy’s, we have listed direct links below.

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Michael by Michael Kors!

Check back in next Friday for another one of our favorite scents! And check in tomorrow for our secret Saturday men’s apparel selection!

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Throwback Thursdays! Parachute Pants!

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Every Thursday will be Throwback Thursday, identifying one has-been “luxury” trend that might, just might make it’s way back into the mainstream.  Do you remember the amazingly slick, although uncomfortable, parachute pants that everyone had to have back in the day? I can still remember begging my parents to buy me a pair.  My mom even made me sign a written agreement that I would never, ever ask for another thing if I could just get a pair of these coveted pants.  I signed the paper.  My parachute pants were black.  I’m not sure what happened to those pants but I can remember how excited I was when I brought them home and wore them to school the next day.

Guess what?  You can still buy parachute pants.  Parachute-Pants.com has a wide variety of parachute pants as well as coveralls and jumpsuits all starting at just $72!

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Wingtip Wednesday! The Prada Levitate Wingtip!

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Have you caught on yet that we’ve devoted each day of the week to a specific men’s apparel piece? Wednesdays are devoted to wingtips…our favorite shoe.  A wingtip is another word for a full Brogue, a low heeled show with perforated decorations.  Our closet is filled to the brim with all kinds…formal, high-top, sneaker, daily oxford…you name it.  For that reason, we’ve decided to devote one day of the week specifically to the wonderful wingtip(har, har)!

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This week we are spotlighting our recent fave…The Prada Levitate “Wingtip” Shoe! Although many have criticized this shoe as ugly, we’re absolutely obsessed.  We love the combination of the Nike sole with the glamour of the Prada shoe.  Although this day is dedicated to wingtips, it is important to note that the Prada Levitate series also comes in a loafer(super cute) and calf boot.  The shoes start at $660.

 

Find them online HERE at Nordstrom!

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Macklemore; Musician and Gay Rights Supporter, Gets Engaged!

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Yesterday singer Macklemore announced he had proposed to girlfriend Tricia Davis…and she said yes.  On his Facebook status he posted a picture of the engagement ring(below) and stated…

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“I know this is personal, but I can’t imagine not sharing with you guys. After 7 years I finally asked… And Tricia said yes!
love you all like family. Straight up. We are both so overwhelmed with the love that you’ve shown us, and appreciate everyone that has come into our lives these past years. From the front rows of shows, to the merch table to even just comments online. It’s been an emotional day and I got tears in my eyes just writing this. You guys already know. Thank you. I could never say it enough.”

Macklemore, a long time supporter of gay rights and sames-sex marriage, released his single and video Same Love several months ago, addressing the fight for same-sex marriage equality.  We just wanted to say thank you buddy for all you do and congratulations to you and Tricia on an amazing future! Check out the video for Same Love below!

Check out our review of Macklemore’s Thrift Shop!

And buy Macklemore’s newest album below!

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Paris Fashion Week: Saint Laurent Weaves 80’s Grunge with New Millenium Punk!

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Over the weekend all of our social media feeds – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – were filled with, primarily, two things: The snow falling in Paris and the overwhelming reception of the the Saint Laurent men’s F/W13 collection.

At first, we were a bit surprised with the punk rock/grunge look of the line but the closer we looked, we found specific pieces we loved, making the collection all the more beautiful.  The combination of ripped leather skinny pants and jeans with over sized sweaters really made the whole line feel eclectically cohesive.  At times we felt that Ok so this is what Edward Sissorhands would look like if he finally got his hands and then at times we just wanted to wear everything the model was wearing.  An overall young 90s punk rock grunge super star walked down that runway and WE wanted to rock n’ roll with him. Although the show has received some painful criticism for casting especially gaunt, “manorexic” models, we felt they fit perfectly with what designer Hedi Slimane had imagined.  The beautiful darkness of our hidden secrets.  Look closely…because these clothes are our future.

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Thrift Shop from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis: Have You Seen This Video???

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We’ve loved this song for awhile now, but it wasn’t until the umpteenth person said to us, “Have you seen the video? It’s hilarious!”, that we knew we had to post it.  This might possibly be the best video of the year! The song is already getting tons of play on the radio and in clubs so we know it’s going to be a huge hit in 2013! Check it out and let us know what you think! It also doesn’t hurt that Macklemore is a huge supporter of gay rights and same-sex marriage!

Congrats to Macklemore on his recent engagement! Check out our review of Same Love and news of his engagement HERE!

 

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T-Shirt Tuesdays: Burberry

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Less is more and in this case, Burberry is 100% correct.  The color blocking in this tee is exactly what makes it a must have staple piece.  Its simplicity makes it versatile enough for any casual or formal event.  Throw on a denim jacket with colored pants or a tailored blazer with fitted slacks and you have two completely different looks.  If you know you can never go wrong with Burberry, why go someplace else?

Follow this link to purchase: T-Shirt Tuesdays: Burberry Prorsum colour block t-shirt

Every Tuesday we’ll be posting a new, favorite Tee Shirt, so stay tuned!

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London Men’s Fashion Week 2013: Hackett Shows 007 in Training Meets Young Sherlock Holmes

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Hackett’s show for London Men’s Fashion Week 2013 could be a tapestry of haberdashery and argyle, mixed with old school Oxford, wools and wintry elegance.  The show defines blizzard perfection.  The undertone defines classic English literature, where men look mysterious, dangerously smart and confident, provocative in the most silent ways. Hackett adds a sense of currency and style almost mindful of a 007 James Bond in training meets a young Sherlock Holmes.   It is safe to say that we want every single item in this Fall/Winter13 line… including the top hats and thin leather gloves!!! Way to go chap!

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Sandro Silva’s Let Go Tonight Peeps Us Into Forbidden Fantasies!

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Sandro Silva’s newest single “Let Go Tonight” has a great energetic vibe and powerful lyrics.  The idea of letting go for just one night is not a new concept, however the magic that Silva put into this video plays off of one man’s fantasies, making it more like a secret film into one man’s forbidden world as he strolls through the streets filming gorgeous women.

The energetic beats and matching vocals make for an intriguing video that keeps us watching and wondering what will happen next! Buy the single HERE!

 

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London Men’s Fashion Week 2013: Lee Roach Shows Post Apocolyptic Emo Rock Star Simplicity!

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Designer Lee Roach showed an amazingly plain and sculpted line at London Men’s Fashion Week 2013.  The line is filled with black and white separates in a classic masculine silhouette with an edginess reminiscent of post-apocalyptic rock star romance.  Buckles and separates make for incredible must have pieces.  Over all a very moody emo rock star vibe!

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