Archive for November, 2013

You Are What Your Drink: How are you Perceived?

Vodka Man:

A go-getter, sociable, light hearted, prefers the beach rather than the mountains, meticulous about looks, prefers technology jobs

Whiskey Man:

Tough, man of the earth, doesn’t trust others easily, tends to be a family man, outdoorsy, likes Pine scents, rustic, hands-on

Rum:

Parties, friendly to others, prefers a job working with his mind rather than his hands, likes an eclectic circle of friends

Gin Man:

Cosmopolitan, sophisticated, nostalgic, appreciates well tailored clothes, quiet or tends to be reserved,

Tequila:

Experimental, outgoing, temperamental, good lovers, impatient, argumentative, not a very good listener

Mixed Drink Man:

Conservative, diplomatic, can either be intense or really laid back, good listener,

Beer Man:

Sports man (limited to football, rugby, and basketball), down to earth, casual dater, no frills kinda guy, suburban, loves having young ones around, prefers the outdoors than an office space

Craft Beer Man:

Sports man (limited to rugby, tennis, some football, etc), knows what he wants out of life (and love), refined palate, loves the outdoors.

Posted in Animal Cufflinks, Children's Cufflinks, Christmas Cufflinks, Classic Cufflinks, Cufflinks, Drink Cufflinks, Food Cufflinks, Holiday Cufflinks, Movie Cufflink, Party Cufflinks, Vintage Cufflinks, Wedding Cufflinks | Comments Off on You Are What Your Drink: How are you Perceived?

Best Music From the 60s for Winter Blues

Why were the 60s so grand? Surely it wasn’t the psychedelics, but rather the music that was produced during this imitable era. We have the Beatles, The Temptations, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones…and the list just keeps going on.

Here at Cufflinksman, we’d like to give you OUR top 5 songs of the decade for this upcoming Winter Season. How do they measure up to your standards?

1.  Beach Boys “God Only Knows”
“This song fires twin darts at your heart from the beginning. A maudlin French horn heralds the start before those timeless words “I may not always love you” pin you to the wall. You’re at Brian Wilson’s mercy from then on as he tips out tumbling drums and sweet harmonies relentlessly for the next three minutes. Simon from Biffy Clyro has the lyrics tattooed across his chest and it’s Paul…” -from NME.com

2. Bob Dylan “Girl From the North Country”

“The song was written following his first trip to England in December, 1962, upon what he thought to be the completion of his second album. It is debated as to whom this song is a tribute to, some claim former girlfriend, Echo Helstrom, and some Bonnie Beecher, both of whom Dylan knew before leaving for New York.”–from Wiki

3. California Dreamin’ By The Mamas and the Papas

4. Velvet Underground “Chelsea Girls”

“The Velvet Underground was an American rock band, active between 1964 and 1973, formed in New York City by Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists.

Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited by many critics as one of the most important and influential groups of the 1960s.[1] In a 1982 interview Brian Eno made the often repeated statement that while the first Velvet Underground album may have sold only 30,000 copies in its early years, “everyone who bought one of those 30,000 copies started a band.”

Andy Warhol managed the Velvet Underground and it was the house band at his studio, the Factory, and his Exploding Plastic Inevitable events. The provocative lyrics of some of the band’s songs gave a nihilistic outlook to some of their music”

5. The Beatles “A Day in the Life”

Posted in Animal Cufflinks, Celebrity Cufflinks, Children's Cufflinks, Christmas Cufflinks, Classic Cufflinks, Cufflinks, Designer Cufflinks, Fall Fashion, Movie Cufflink, Music Cufflinks, Party Cufflinks, Wedding Cufflinks | Comments Off on Best Music From the 60s for Winter Blues

Why You Should Shop Online for Black Friday

1. Long lines

You know it’s love when…the line doesn’t just end at the “Enter here” sign–it extendes, or travels rather, past the entry sign, down the hall, through the Children’s department, passes a different register, and ends next to a drafty door with foreign tourists traipsing back and forth through the entryway. Love, right?

 

2. Heavy coats mixed with air conditioned, crowded rooms

Whilst one your way to the actual store, you’re bundled and cozy, warm and confident. Then you step into a department store sauna, and suddenly your forehead begins to perspire, your hands sweat, the silk blouse you’re wearing underneath saturates itself with your sweat, and then your great “Black Friday” hairdo gets dampened by the humid breath all around you.

 

SHOP ONLINE.

3. Babies and bad mothers

You see a stroller with a baby. Two legs in one stroller hole, the child has a lump of dusty hair in one hand and a lollipop in another, whilst the wandering- sale- seeker- of- a negligent- mother combs through a clearance rack. The baby starts to cry. The mother doesn’t flinch and continues her combing.

SHOP ONLINE.

 

4. Crappy music on the loud speakers

Because there’s only so many times you can hear jingle bells and not think of the lack of jingling dough in your wallet.

5. Traffic

Red light. Blue light. Green light. Middle finger. Grandma in Cadillac up ahead. Stopped to fix the lens on her scratched glasses. Yellow Light. Red Light. Blue sirens. Stop. Go. Stop.

 

6. Sales tax

A $160 item ends up becoming $200 somehow. What’re you guys just making up the sales tax now?

7. Bad customer service

“Hi, can you tell me the price of this?”
“Um, doesn’t it say??”
Look through the item over, turning it every which direction to find the price.
“Oh, yeah no it doesn’t. Can you price check it for me?”
Eye roll. Fifteen minutes later.
“We can’t sell it now, because it doesn’t have a price tag.”

Oh goodness…bejesus.

SHOP ONLINE.

 

8. Gum chewing, eye rolling cashiers

Walk up to the register. No response to your human presence. Chatter with co-worker. Gum snapping.
“You have ______ credit card?”
“No.”
“Oh, do you want one?”
“No, thanks.”
“Do you want _____ discount card?”
“No, thanks. Just these.”
“Well, if you ______, and then _____, you get ______.”
“No, really thank you. Just this.”
“Whatever.”
Resume chatter with co-worker disrespectfully. No response once you get your receipt and actually walk away.
“Um, have a good day?”

SHOP ONLINE.

Tags: balck friday, events, fashion, superhero, thanksgiving
Posted in Animal Cufflinks, Children's Cufflinks, Christmas Cufflinks, Classic Cufflinks, Cufflinks, Designer Cufflinks, Fall Fashion, Holiday Cufflinks, Movie Cufflink, Seasonal Cufflinks, Superhero Cufflinks, superman cufflinks, US Cufflinks | Comments Off on Why You Should Shop Online for Black Friday

Why Being in NYC During Fall is The Best

Let’s face it–living in New York City is just somehow better than other places. Now we’re not New York snobs over here, but the best season to possibly live in NYC would hands down be fall.

Something about the bitter chill, the warm subway nooks, the street lights coming on at 5pm, and the colorful leaves in Central Park that make the hustle and bustle all worth while.

 

1. The landscape views (from your fire escape, friend’s balcony, rooftop).

 

 

2- Trees in Central Park.

 

3- The opening(s) of ice skating rinks.

 

4- The “new” lights–or shall we say, newly added?

 

5. You actually feel somewhat cozy on a crowded train

6- Happy hour seems to start earlier, but only because it gets darker earlier.

 

7- Fall colors go best up against a concrete jungle.  Ever notice that your muted clothes look so good up against a background of brick?  What’s up with that? FALL is what’s up with that…

 

 

8-New Yorkers seem to look better in boots and scarves.  We’re not the most attractive bunch without them. Think: if we were in Miami how out of place we’d all look? New Yorkers are not made for bikinis and speedos, so it seems.

 

9- Football season in HD at every bar/ friend’s apartment.  It’s always on the screen, reminding you of comfort, ale, and  evening banter–even if you’re not that into football.

 

10- Even if there’s a blizzard, you can still get delivery–at any time of the day or night. Take that suburbs.

 

Posted in Animal Cufflinks, Children's Cufflinks, Christmas Cufflinks, Classic Cufflinks, Cufflinks, Designer Cufflinks, Fall Fashion, Movie Cufflink, New York Fashion Week, Seasonal Cufflinks | Comments Off on Why Being in NYC During Fall is The Best

Ten Signs That She’s Not That Into You

We’ve all been there. Well, most of us have anyways–circling the question of whether or not that “someone” is really into you or just playing you for a fool. For the various reasons she keeps you around, here are the sure, tall tell signs that she’s really, just not that into you.

1- Doesn’t hold your gaze or look into your eyes. If a woman is really into you, she’s definitely going to want to stare in those baby blue/brown/greens for longer than a few seconds at a time.

2- “Hey I have to call you back”–and then doesn’t. This one is kind of obvious, yet most humans want the best from people and expect the best. “There’s no way that he/she can’t be into ME?” Sorry to break it to you, we’re no psychologists over here, but–she’s not that into you.

3- Talks about other men when she’s with you. If she’s yapping about Gary and Tom, her straight guy friends, or references that she still may or may not be in love with her ex boyfriend–she’s not that into you.

4- Not into make-out sessions…with you. Kissing= magic. Without it, you just don’t have the spark.

5- You see new photos of her with other guys on Facebook. Should I say more?

 

6- She asks for grooming/ fashion advice more than she should. If she does, she sees you more like a guy friend and definitely not a lover. With lovers, mystery is always better, at least in the beginning.

7- She openly flirts with the waiter or bartender. Either she’s not that into you, or she wants to make you jealous. Either way, you don’t need a lady like that.

8- Never brings up her parents, let alone bring you up to them. If she’s never mentioned you EVER to her parents, chances are, you don’t stand a chance.

 

9-  If she seems constantly distracted when you’re telling her a story. (She’s checking her phone, the door, her plate, her fingernails…way more than she’s checking you out.

10- She says “I like you, really. Just, as a friend…”.

A friend is a friend is a friend. And that is all it will ever be, so move on. If she actually has to say it, then there’s really no chance of you getting the girl. It’s one thing for friendship to turn into romance, but when it’s openly verbalized…well, there you go.

Posted in Animal Cufflinks, Children's Cufflinks, Classic Cufflinks, Cufflinks, Designer Cufflinks, High Tech, Movie Cufflink, Sign Cufflinks | Comments Off on Ten Signs That She’s Not That Into You