Tech Tuesday: Finger Locks

With the connected universe becoming even more connected, more everyday items are being introduced to the electronic world. These days, even your thermostat is tapping in to become more efficient along with a number of other energy hungry appliances. This has been the focus of the connected home, efficiency, but the whole purpose of a home is to provide security and protection. And while home monitoring companies have implemented advanced systems for initiating alarm systems remotely or syncing up light timers to prevent burglaries while away from home, but we still rely on rudimentary key and lock mechanisms. Ola Locks looks to change that dynamic with fingerprint scanning technology, similar to your iPhone, to open locks. Their innovation assembly has a two year battery life with only 4 AA batteries and doesn't require your phone to operate, except for initial setup purposes. With that said, the Ola Lock has a companion app is useful in that you can issue temporary keys to friends and family for get-togethers without worrying about allowing them unlimited access to your abode. Back them now to get your hands on the future of door knobs!

Threads for Thought: Seersucker Shorts

In honor of National Seersucker Day, it is only fitting that we give the famous fabric its due with something that might not be on every one's radar. Seersucker being such a classic option, it only makes sense that it should be worked into your shorts rotation.
There is a bit of joy found in running your hands over seersucker, but hand feel aside, with patterns playing such a pivotal role this summer, it is an option that will also add some needed texture. The stereotypical iterations of this fabric feature a neutral tone paired with a pastel, a combo that combines very well with solid summer sport coats to embrace the "short suit" look. Orange seersucker and olive linen or Carolina blue with a traditional navy blazer a just a few of the endless options. They may seem a difficult option at first, but with some practice, they will become your second choice to khaki shorts all summer long!
Ralph Lauren: $80
Vineyard Vines: $80
 Brooks Brothers: $75
Check in tomorrow for this week's installment of my fashion faux pas and next Thursday for another fashion piece that deserves your consideration!

Wardrobe Essentials: Trus-Tee Undershirt

Guess what everyone! It's summer and its getting steamy out there, and with the humidity on the rise, the next step is a profuse downpour from you pits. So instead of letting your nice shirts take the brunt of this onslaught, take the time to find the right undershirt for the warm weather.
It may seem contradictory to add layers to an outfit when the temperatures rise, but the right undershirt will be practically unnoticed and might even cool you down a little bit. Aside from the clear benefit of guarding your more expensive gear from debilitating sweat, undershirts act as an anchor for the shirt above it, making for less untucking and a crisper finish between the shirt and pants on a more consistent basis (can't go wrong there).
Fabric choice is key in your decision here and should be made based on how active your daily grind is; more active guys should look for a little bit of elastic to move with you and the more sedentary can go au naturale with 100% cotton. Color choices should be limited to either white or something closely matching your skin tone so that it will fly under the radar even with the thinnest white shirt and the neck should be a slightly deeper V-neck just in case you decide to forgo the tie on a given day.
2(X)ist: $36
Uniqlo: $10
Hanes: 3 for $15
Check in tomorrow for a fashion piece that deserves your consideration and next Wednesday for another style piece that needs to be in your closet!