Gentlemen, Antonio here.
Today, we’re going to talk about five must have summer accessories.
As the temperature goes up, we wear less and less clothing and therefore, our accessories
become more important because they are more visible.
In this video, guys, I’m going to talk about five accessories that I think you should consider
either upgrading or making sure that you’ve got the right one when it comes down to it.
Are you ready?
Let’s get into it.
Number one.
The perfect pair of sunglasses.
And, notice I said, perfect, that’s the adjective I’m throwing on because this,
gentlemen is the dependent on you.
I’m not going to say one style is best, I’m not going to say one size is best because
I don’t know the size of your head, I don’t know the proportions of your head, I don’t
know your personal likes, but I do know if you go out there and when you find the perfect
shades, you put them on, you look in that mirror and you just go like, wow, I look good.
That’s when you guys you need to stick with that style, find that style and go out there
and look.
I know for the longest time, I was the guy out there going and buying cheap shades and
nothing wrong with cheap shades especially if you’re going to the lake, you know you’re
going to lose them, but most of the time, you’re not doing that.
And so, unless you’re really lucky, but the point is guys, go out and find a pair
of shades that when you put them on, you feel great.
Now, these are a pair of shades I’ve had for about nine years.
I think it’s been nine years and, they are great pair of shades.
I like them, but when it comes down to it and they were probably the most expensive
shades I ever – the first pair of really nice shades and I stuck with those for a long
time.
But, now I’ve been out there trying many different brands, pulled in some aviators.
What do you, guys think?
I really like aviators, I like this particular pair, but I didn’t limit myself to that
because I realized, okay, and I know maybe some of you guys like I love aviators and
I don’t really want to stick out, well, change out the colors of the lenses.
Perhaps change out the colors and the types of the frames.
Sometimes you’re going to find something that maybe just doesn’t work for you.
These wayfarers, I have to say not necessarily my style, but all of a sudden, this, this
right here I actually like these, I didn’t expect to, but when you find a pair of like
the club master and so, go out there explore, find the perfect pair for you.
And, if you want more, guys, in the description I have an eBook where you can actually learn
more about lenses and all the various types out there.
But, point number two, find unique watch that you love the way it looks, it’s proportion
on you, it’s lightweight, and, again, unique.
So, the reason I’m going with unique is you’re going to be and people – more people
are going to see the watch and you want something that’s going to be a conversation starter.
When somebody sees this watch and they’re like, wow, that’s a really nice play of
brown on black, it’s proportioned right to my hand.
This one in the sample I have here, it’s from Original Grain.
Now, FYI, I want to let you guys know I’ve actually got a couple other samples.
They sent me this and I said, “Hey, guys, I want to have some samples for my audience
so I can send it out.”
I want you guys to go check out Original Grain and when you do that, in the comments below
in detail, tell me which style which one you really like, I’ve got a couple I would love
to send out to you, guys, but you’ve got to nail the exact style and tell me how it’s
going to fit into your summer wardrobe.
So, getting back to the unique aspect, everyone I’ve had in the office for the last two
weeks and I’ve had quite a few people in my office, they’ve all seen this watch and
like, wow, I really like the look.
It’s a classic design, yet it’s got the black face.
It’s got the wood vessel and that’s what’s really unique about Original Grain.
They’ve got this one it’s a minimalist design.
It’s a 1.7 mm, the smallest wooded vessel you’re going to see out there and overall,
very nice proportioned well, it’s 40 mm case right here.
So, things like that work specifically for me.
I love unique and the look overall of the watch and so, it’s a great conversation
starter.
A couple of other things about the watch is they use Italian leather bands, Japanese quartz
movements.
Guys, go check them out and like I said, I got a couple I’d love to giveaway to you.
Must have accessory number three is a protective hat.
When I was in the Marine Corps, we wore hats and guys in the military understand you wear
hats all the time because they’re functional and they will protect you from the sun.
For some reason, nowadays, hats aren’t in fashion or if you’re going to wear one,
you’ve got to have confidence.
That would my key point with wearing a hat, guys, practice wearing it.
Wear it in your house, wear it around the yard.
If you’re not used to how people are going to react to it, then simply practice wearing
them, but go buy yourself a really nice hat like a Panama, maybe a straw fedora, you know,
maybe those aren’t your styles maybe you want to get a linen newsboy.
But, what you want to be getting is something that when you put it on, you feel good, you
know you look good and it actually is functional.
If you’re in Arizona, you’re over in Southern California, maybe you’re down over in Florida,
a hat is going to work great because in those areas it’s just going to be summer, you
can actually wear it quite a bit more, therefore you can spend more money.
And, when you’re looking to buy a hat, make sure you buy the hat from a hat store that
specializes in hats.
I was in a menswear store and they happen to have a couple summer hats.
I looked at them and all of a sudden I realized half the hats that they had there on display
were actually broken, the straw was breaking up.
But the issue is, that’s an afterthought for them, the hats were not their main business.
You want to go to someone that’s going to help you find the right size, the right proportioned
hat, and it’s going to give you so many options of, yes, you’re going to spend a
little bit more, but you’re going to have something.
When you put it on, you’re going to look great.
[0:05:08] Must have summer accessory number four, lightweight
footwear.
So, we’re talking espadrilles, sandals, we’re going to talk boat shoes, canvas sneakers.
Guys, what you’re looking for is something that’s going to be a lighter weight than
what you normally are going to wear especially in the winter, something that’s going to
be more breathable.
I like lighter colors as well it usually works better with shorts.
I love the lighter colors, they’re going to be in your wardrobe at this time of the
year.
And, go, get a pair of no-show socks.
These no-show socks have at least a few of them because you’re going to go through
them very quickly when you’re sweating, they’re going to prevent your shoes from
staining on the inside and from smelling.
My final must have accessory for the summer, I like to have a really nice leather portfolio
notebook.
I find that I spend a lot of time outdoors and I like to think and I know that many of
you guys, I mean I’ve got multiple electronic devices; iPads, iPhones, all the other tablets
out there, but I find that actually having something that is beautiful in design that
actually has pens, paper, you know, allows me to write my thoughts out is great.
I just had a friend in town and he showed me his notebook and actually, every single
day he categorizes where he puts out exactly what he eats and how he exercises.
And his thing and it’s very interesting strategy but he creates a streak.
So, he has done this for over two thousand days.
Think about that.
And so, everyday, he’s putting down what he ate and how he exercise and the thing is
he never wants to break the streak and he’s constantly able to go back and see how he’s
taking care of his body.
So, something like that, you know, I’m not saying you have to do that, but I do like
the idea of having a beautiful portfolio, a beautiful notebook, a beautiful journal
that you can have with you and that you can keep track of things when you’ve got the
time.
All right, guys, that’s it.
Now, don’t forget, in the comments, I want you to go check out Original Grain.
I’ve got a couple of watches I want to send you guys, all you have to do is go to their
website, I’m going to link to it right here.
And, when you go to their website, in the comments down below, let me know which specific
style, be very specific as to which style you like you think would look great with your
summer wardrobe.
That’s it, guys.
I’ll see you in the next video.