It's HOT. What should the boys wear??

Images via The Sartorialist and StreetFSN The past month has been no joke in regards to the weather. The sun is out with a vengeance topping the heat index in Cincinnati, and NYC with numbers like 115 degrees. Ladies can slip on a cute sundress, or a printed maxi dress and still look chic for any outside event, but the gents who gravitate towards ties and jackets may run into some trouble. What's my secret? It's all in the fabric boys! This cotton jacket from Thom Browne is a perfect example. (We've gone back to print mixing again, I can't resist!) If you're wearing a jacket in the summer, your only option is cotton. It breathes, and moves with your body. Don't be afraid to pair your jackets with shorts either. Five years ago you may...

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Tom Ford knows. Do you?

Images via Tom Ford I'm fairly confident that this is a secret, but I would do horrible things to get in the head, or other areas, of Tom Ford. I have never seen a garment that I wouldn't wear, he is always on the cutting edge of Men's and Women's Fashion. Tom Ford's Ad Campaigns for his Eyewear were phenomenal in 2009. Here's why: A hot guy (Jon Kortajena) who is also privy to my favorite form of style, print mixing.  In 2010, he (or his PR team) knocked it out of the park two seasons in a row. S/S F/W(Yes, that is the tuxedo Ryan Murphy wore to the Emmy's last year.) Just in case you thought I was going to tell you his campaigns were less than exemplary in 2011, let me stop you right there.  Words cannot describe my need for that floral tuxedo jacket. But...

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Come tumbl away, tumbl away come tumbl away with me

Get it? "Come tumbl away" instead of come sail away! I'm hilarious, I know. I also am on vacation, and will continue to be in said state until Saturday the 23rd. But fear not. Just because I don't have time to post on The Fagazine doesn't mean I'm not posting on my Mini-Blog! Go to my tumblr, and get your fill of me. You'll see wonderful pictures that catch my eye, and quotes galore. And I can do it all from my Blackberry! You hear that Blogspot? Get your shit together and make a Blackberry app so I can blog in detail on the go. Gwen Stefani's children are ridiculously stylish. Tom Ford perfection.  #gpoy Miu Miu is what I want my bed made out of.  Zach. Here is a link to my tumblr one more time in case you forgot about...

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T-Shirt Time!

This week, it has been brought to my attention by several readers, that The Fagazine needs to invest in manufacturing some T-Shirts. Would you wear my face around town? It would definitely be a conversation piece. Lips or no lips? (The logo with the lips won't say "Zach Shumate" it will just say "The Fagazine") Let me know in the comments! Za...

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I'm Still on the Vintage Kick.

I assume everyone that reads this blog has heard of the fantastic womenswear website called ModCloth. They've got ridiculously adorable clothing, and accessories for impossibly affordable prices. But what you may not have known is that they also have a fantastic selection of one-of-a-kind vintage pieces! ModCloth adds at least one vintage item every day, and they sell out quickly. So check back often and you could have an item like one of these for your own closet.I know you might be wary of vintage clothing because your grandma lent you a blouse that smelled like mildew and dimensia, but these won't. All vintage pieces acquired by ModCloth are of the highest quality. I know bedbugs are terrifying, but if they lived on these clothes they'd...

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Daily Dose of Perfection

I thought everyone could use a heavy helping of celebrity fabulosity to brighten their Thursday evenings, so here you go! Images via: The Vogue Diaries I am obsessed with vintage looks lately.. Kim Kardashian, wearing a lighthouse as an engagement ring. Farrah Fawcett, is that you? Annalynne McCord looking vintage and flawless in NYC. Frocks are probably my favorite trend ripping through Hollywood right now, Ashley Tisdale, Carrie Underwood, and Elsa Pat are doing it right. Gwen Stefani is the new Sharon Stone, with more style, and better hair. Serious vixen moment, "No Doubt." Hehe, get it? The pattern on that dress is insane, but even more insane is the Alexander McQueen belt Maggie Q slipped in there without you noticing. Uma Thurman...

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Mama Bear in Louboutins

I am on the go today Fagazine Faithfuls, but I couldn't pass up sharing this picture of Victoria Beckham I stumbled upon. She is the most fabulous pregnant woman I have ever seen, even at a soccer game. Never the less, her I-will-rip-your-nuts-off expression, combined with the dramatic movement of her cardigan makes me think she is carrying Edward Cullen's second child. Clearly her pregnancy hormones have turned her into the Hollywood Hills Tyrant, and she has the other celebs running. Poor Diane Kruger has gone incognito! But someone forgot to tell her that such intense print mixing will only result in more speculation from fashionistas. What say you Fagazine readers? Too much print mixing, or did she bring the perfect amount of vagabond...

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Claire Stegman: Richest Little Girl in the World

Claire Stegman "Richest Little Girl in the World" "My collection was inspired by Doris Duke, a 13 year old tobacco heiress from the 1930's. My garments were created for a young woman who embraces her femininity, elegance and poise, a modern day Doris. The collection centers around youthful silhouettes created from rich fabrics." -Claire Stegman This photo shoot features fashion from designer Claire Stegman, a recent graduate from University of Cincinnati's college of DAAP. She's one of the newest designers whose clothes look like they could be seen walking down the runways of New York and whose editorials look like they could be seen from the pages of VOGUE. This shoot is a fine example of the culmination of...

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