New Year New You: Photo Shoot 2017

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Blazer & Pants: ETRO Shirt: Brooks Brothers Shoes: Ferragamo Eyewear: Warby Parker

As the new year unfolds, many of us focus on a "new you." For me, this meant a fashionado upgrade. It was time to switch it up a bit with new looks, different styles. I took a more sophisticated approach to my personal style and image so in some of the photos I'm wearing Etro, one of my favorite design labels. Etro does pattern like no one else can and their fit is perfection! And because [I think] I'm a cool 50 year old, I couldn't resist and had to stage a few shots that showcased my ink. You can be dapper yet still be edgy. 

One of the best photographers in Atlanta also happens to be one of my best friends... Tomas Espinoza. We've been working together for a long time. Tomas is a perfectionist as am I, so we're a great match. I was able to pull him away from his busy shooting schedule at HGTV and as a freelance photographer to spend half-a- day with me! I'll be replacing some of the fashionado banner images with these. Thanks Tomas!

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ETRO Fall 2015 Menswear

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Etro delivered a menswear collection rich in texture, style and content. They maintained a limited color palette of luxe browns and camels and even toned down the use of their signature plaids and paisley. But not to worry pattern-lovers, they weren't completely non-existent. Vibrant pops of color likes reds and purples in the  sumptuous scarves complemented the earth tones perfectly. Another smart move by Etro was their subtle embracing of the current drop-crotch, track pant menswear trend and their use of tattooed models. This will surely appeal to a younger, edgier and broader audience.

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