…Ryan Brown. Total score was : Jon Fruman won 8 days while Ryan Brown won 14 days.

Ryan Brown was my pick from the beginning. He was more creative in incorporating other items in his outfits with the neckties. Items like blazers, cardigans, vests, hats, and even umbrellas. Not to mention the humorous accessories and poses which made me laughed out loud every time I visited the site.

To Jon’s credit, he kicked it up a notch near the end. I loved his Halloween costume. I thought that was very clever and apropos for the contest.

The contest was all friendly fun and games of course. I think Jon and Ryan had a great time but I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t wear ties for a while. Or maybe I’m wrong. I’m curious what they’re going to think of next.

Congratulations Ryan.

(Images : Tie Or Die)

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* A tie must be worn every work day in the month of October
* The same tie cannot be worn more than once
* Contestant must wear a shirt with some sort of collar . (can’t pair a t-shirt and a tie, etc.)
* Ties cannot be removed during the work day, regardless of . work activities (e.g., ping pong, rough day, jazzercise)

The Loser is the first person to break any of the above rules or whomever receives the lower number of total votes in the month-long “who wore it best?” competition.

The WINNER is the other guy.

Ryan Brown was nice enough to let me show you some pictures.

Jon Fruman is on the left, Ryan Brown is on the right. They both look good, don’t they. Thumbs up to both of them. Another point goes to Jon Fruman for wearing colors really well with patterned ties. And kudos to his pink shirt. However, Ryan Brown has worn his neckties with other pieces in his wardrobe like a sportscoat, blazer, cardigan, vest, and even caps. MAJOR kudos to Ryan for utilizing all the other items in his closet with his neckties, on separate days of course. I mean, even the umbrella got some exposure. Now that’s a guy who knows how to wear a necktie. No offense to Jon of course coz he’s also holding his own but I’m on TEAM RYAN .

Go to TieOrDie.com to cast your own votes. It seems the two friends are having a wicked time wearing their neckties. I’m hoping they think of something even more clever for November.

(Images : Tie Or Die)

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Sale at Jos. A. Bank from now through Sunday [March, 2, 2008]. Cashmere sweaters, Wool/Cashmere Pants, and extra 50% off on clearance items. Nice.

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Suit, $1,695, by Armani Collezioni. Shirt, $325, by Isaia. Tie, $135, by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Tie bar by Gucci. Sunglasses by Blinde. Pocket square by Robert Talbott.

Suit, $1,595; shirt, $265; and tie, $95: all by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Tie bar and pocket square by Paul Stuart. Cuff links by Dunhill. Watch by Nixon.

Suit, $1,195, and shirt, $275, by Calvin Klein Collection. Tie, $125, by Filippa K. Sunglasses by Persol.

Suit, $1,825, and shirt, $430, by Prada. Tie, $150, by Paul Smith Accessories. Pocket square by Yves Saint Laurent. Notebook by Smythson of Bond Street.

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Let’s be honest here, Suits are expensive. But if you work in the corporate world or that’s your style, it’s a must to have a lot of pieces in your closet. Either for business, work, those corporate meeting where you’re trying to land a huge deal for your company or when you’re out and about with your partner. Looking spiffy wouldn’t hurt. So I’m always looking for good deals for you. Paul Fredrick is having Business Classics Sale that you don’t want to miss. Up to $100 off of Suits, and up to $10 off of dress shirts, neckwear and cufflinks. So head on over and take advantage of this good sale to keep you looking professional and help you land a promotion. Hey, you never know .

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Mercerize performance Polo : Orig. $79.50, SALE, $19.98

Traveler Pleated Front Cotton Shorts : Orig. $49.50, SALE, $19.98

Year-Round 2 Button Wool Suit : Orig. $555, SALE, $198

Lightweight Full-length Rain Coat : Orig. $225, SALE, $39.99

Multi-Strip Short Sleeve Polo : Orig. $69.50 SALE! $19.98

Joseph 2-Button Wool Suit : Orig. $895.00, SALE! $198.00

Other items to choose from are here .

Great deals worth checking out, Damn. I’m getting excited just by looking at the Sale prices. Have Fun!!

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We went to Goody’s Family Clothing where he’s bought shoes from many times. He found 2 pairs, but as always is the dillemma when you find something you like, they didn’t have his size. CRAP.

5th and final stop was Wal-Mart. He found a Hiker sneakers with lightweight outsole, mesh front and built-in Air-Pillo Gel Insole System from DrScholl’s . For $22.83, he is definitely gellin’ . I wonder if this pair counts as a Father’s Day gift? Hmmmm.

If you were wondering, YES, I found some stuff for myself. I learned something too. If all else fails, Shop at Wal-Mart.

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First up is the Silver Jewelry. I agree. I like it when my husband wears his silver cross-pendant necklace. I prefer silver over gold. The latter looks pimp-ish..LOL. Hey whatever floats your boat. It’s a matter of preference. I’m lucky my hubster also prefers silver or platinum. Anything along those lines. Here are my picks for silver jewelries from Neiman Marcus :

24″L box chain dog tags from David Yurman .

I also like this John Hardy silver Dayak station bracelet. I really love the ‘tribal’ detail. Cool huh?

Next up on the list is the Sports Jacket. It definitely adds a sleek look to any outfit. You can wear it with a simple white cotton shirt or a linen button up shirt, either way you’re going to look distinguished and well put together and COOL.

See how this wool jacket is worn over a graphic tee? This Paul Smith jacket has purple check and lining that gives it a really nice casual touch which makes it OK to wear over just a tee. HOT!

Third up are the driving shoes. Huh? Beats me..LOL. I thought any pair of shoes Men wear are their driving shoes. It’s not like they wear 3 inches heels like women do . But, que sera sera, I will pick something for the sake of it, heh. Basically, they’re loafers and mocassins .

Surprisingly, I actually like this pair of brown suede Mocassin from Tod Gommini. It must be because of the the multi-color stripes detail on the side.

Fourth on the list are the short-sleeve sports shirts. Most definitely. You can never go wrong with wearing one. Plus it goes perfectly with either jeans, shorts, or trousers. Now let’s see if you are brave enough to wear these prints:

This Nat Nast black with blue/tan/yellow abstract printed shirt is interestingly an attention grabber shirt. Hey, work it buddy.

I was a little hesitant with this second printed shirt but eventually after looking at it longer the green/gold leaf print grew on me. This Tommy Bahama shirt is actually nice.

Number 5 on the list is the summer trouser. Whether you’re going to work, or a date or even Church with your family assuming you are a Church going person . Trousers are perfect.

This John Varvatos cashmere henley also comes in hemp color. It’s flat front with side on-seam and back welt pockets. Cool!

And last but definitely not the least, flat-front shorts. These seems to be all the rage this year. They could be a little tricky though so what I suggest is try them on first before going to the check out line. Make sure the cut flatters your body and that you feel comfortable moving in it.

I like this one from Dsquared2 but only because it’s cargo. Unfortunately, not all body types will work with the flat-front cut so like I said above, try it on first.

Well that concludes our Neiman Marcus’s List of Next Big Things. I provided links to each category on the list below so you could see for yourself the other choices. I showed you my picks, now show me yours .

*Pictures from NeimanMarcus.com

To browse more Silver Jewelries click here.

More Sports Jackets selection right here.

Do you want to see more driving shoes? Well, hop on over here.

Looking for other short-sleeves shirt ? Fret No More.

More summer trousers here.

Flat-Front shorts selections here.

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