In May I started my weight loss at 323lbs. I told my wife that after I lost 50 lbs I was going to have some pizza. Well Tuesday of this week I officially hit that first 50lb mark and we just got done hosting the kids and the grandkids and some friends over for pizza. It was a lot of fun, but I think I realized that I don’t miss the pizza as much as I thought I did. Now I need to figure out how to celebrate the next 50lb loss.

Gents, I see many of you sporting colorful or patterned socks. What is the prevailing thoughts here. For some reason, I have always shied away from colorful or patterned socks, preferring solids that match my pants. Maybe it’s an age thing…. Would love some feedback.

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I was in an Ulta today to get a few items with my wife and I retreated to the one shelf section in the back corner where the "For Men" stuff is. While the signage was there, the product was not. When I inquired about the Clinique Facial moisturizer I use I was told it is gone. They said they didn't sell enough of it and they will no longer carry the "for men" products. I cannot be sure it if it is just that location (though I would think not) or if they will be still be online, but it will no longer be in store. Now we all know a lot of the products out there have no gender designation. Most moisturizers and serums can be used by anyone. But the truth is there is still a stigma of men shopping for and using these items. The subject of this post proves many still do not or will not. If labeling something "For Men" and putting it in a more "manly" package helps your average guy to use the stuff, then it has its purpose. But whether it is Ulta, Sephora, or a mall department store a man is still treated like a unicorn to be patronizing these counters and our sections are small, poorly stocked, and hidden in the back. I think this is a shame. There is nothing feminine or anti-manly to apply some lotion or a serum. But the options on where to get these are getting harder to find and the stigma will only get stronger.

I know we are a style community, but I’ve always been a believer that a car can be an extension of your style. I’m curious as to what car or cars would be in your garage if money was no concern. For example, I have three that I’ve always gone back to, a 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350H, a 1965 Ford Thunderbird, and an early 1990s Land Rover Defender 110. No rhyme or reason, just my personal preference. What’s yours?