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May 17, 2010

UniversalGear.com Top Underwear Styles for Summer

Filed under: Beach,clothing and Lingerie,gay travel,Mens,Non Wedding — Tags: Designer Underwear, Mens Underwear, UniversalGear.com — rollerbladerdc @ 9:05 pm

I cannot believe beach season is here and Rehobeth, Fire Island, Provincetown, etc… all start in less than two weeks. Kick off season is here and many people haven’t done their shopping or figured out why to buy and try for bathing suits and underwear for this Summer and Beach Season. I decided to try and make it easier on everyone and visited one of the most popular mens fashion boutiques and clothing stores called UniversalGear.com.

Not only does UniversalGear.com feature some of the most sought after styles of Men’s Underwear and the top designers, but they also have some of the most trendy looking and fabulous styles of Men’s Underwear and Bathing Suits. They are an iconic store in cities like Washington DC and Chicago and are always on the top of the line when it comes to fashion and trends so you are sure to find the ideal bathing suits and underwear for Summer and all seasons when you shop for underwear at UniversalGear.com.

The other thing I really like about UniversalGear.com is that they also almost always have designer mens underwear on sale including your favorite brands and labels like Papi, Ed Hardy, Calvin Klein, 2xist, Andrew Christian, Clever and many more underwear designers. They carry everything from jocks to thongs to briefs to boxers and even some random styles and designs that are somewhere in between. If you need underwear or bathing suits to wear to the beach and want to find the most popular styles and trends for mens underwear, you have to visit UniversalGear.com.

Here are my top picks for the most Popular Men’s Underwear for the beach and summer.

2xist mens white briefs

These hot mens white briefs from 2xist underwear are not only hot for summer, but their simply and fashionable design show off your hot figure and scream fashion and definitely show you off as a hip and trendy person. They are sleek and stylish and have just enough color to work it and show off that you have taste and style without going overboard. I love these blue and white mens 2xist briefs from UniversalGear.com and think that they are a definite must have for beach season this year. They are perfect to go with low cut shorts, white linen pants and add that perfect spot of color for white parties and look even better at foam parties. These white and blue mens 2xist briefs are a must have for the person who wants to be stylish and fashionable but not be overbearing or in your face.

2xist pink and yellow briefs

If you like to stand out more and want a pair of underwear that sort of also works as a bathing suit for those last minute pool parties, cookouts and tea dances, these sleek and slim cut 2xist mens briefs are the perfect ones to show that you are the life of the party.

Not only are they bright and colorful but they are also in your face fashionable if you like the loud look at me look. The cut and design are absolutely modern and you cannot go wrong with the different color combinations that are available on the UniversalGear.com website.

Although these 2xist mens briefs are not really my styles I know a million men that would love them and know that they will definitely help you to stand out and be the life of the party this Summer during beach season.

Andrew Christian Almost Naked Mens Fusion Brief

If there is one mens underwear designer that has not only taken over what mens underwear fashion is and means but also taken it to the next level it would have to be Andrew Christian.

Not only has he brought us male enhancement underwear styles and new fabric combinations, but Andrew Christian has also brought us new styles, new shapes, new ways to look and feel sexy in our underwear and also made it possible to be fashionable in nothing but a jock or brief. He took fashion and design and applied it to make underwear worth wearing and showing off and these Andrew Christian Almost Naked Mens Fusion Briefs are nothing short of fabulous.

To me they scream lifeguard and fun. I love the design of the blue and white with accents and piping and even more I love how it keeps your eyes focusing on your front and back and your eyes off of your thighs to keep away from areas we don’t normally want to show off. These underwear are great for parties, swimming and laying out to tan. I love the Andrew Christian Almost Naked Mens Fusion Brief and know that you will to.

Andrew Christian Physical Education Jock Strap

Talk about one of the classic Andrew Christian designs and styles. The Andrew Christian Designer Mens Physical Education Jock Strap is hot fun and flirty for Summer.

Not only is it a classic styled jock strap that doesn’t go out of style but you are sure to turn heads when you are wearing this fun and flirty Andrew Christian Jock Strap. I personally love this style and think it is classic enough that it won’t outdate itself and you can wear it for multiple beach seasons.

Mens Baskit Yellow and White Brief

Baskit is one of the lesser known mens designer underwear brands. Not only do they find a way to take classic styles and add in new shapes and colors, but they know how to design a breif or boxer brief that shows off all of your best features and make you feel and look sexy in your designer mens baskit underwear. These yellow and white mens briefs are perfect for laying out in the sun and also for flirting and running around the beach house or even for gogo dancing at a party on an Atlantis Cruise. I love the simple and fashionable mens underwear designs from Baskit and if you haven’t ever tried their underwear or heard of them you should seriously consider giving them a shot this Summer.

Celever Retro Underwear for Men

If you’re into retro styled underwear then you have to check out the designs from Clever. Not only do they scream retro and classic style but they are also fashionable and affordable. These ones to the left scream 1970′s to me and this summer we could definitely expect to see some retro styles and fashions coming back big time so these retro mens underwear from Clever are a must have for Beach season this summer.

Brazilian Flag Underwear

Brazil is the new hot topic and color scheme this year. We can’t all go to Brazil or Copa Cabana Beach but what we can do is steal their colors and designs similar to their flag and bring a bit of Brazil back to our own beaches and beach season.

These Brazilian inspired underwear from UniversalGear.com are perfect for beach wear and summer wear this beach season. Not only are they a classic cut mens brief but they are seriously in fashion right now. I personally love the color choices and they would look great with cargo shorts, green kakhis and so many other styles of summer shorts and pants. The colors look great and the design perfect for low cut jeans and shorts and you will definitely get some looks with these Brazilian flag styled mens briefs from UniversalGear.com.

Ginch and Gonch Sizzle Sticks Boxer Briefs

Ginch and Gonch are one of those not so well known brands of mens designer underwear. They have a very similar look and feel to Ed Hardy but at the same time are a lot more tame and a lot less flashy than the Ed Hardy Brand Boxer Briefs.

These Ginch and Gonch Mens Boxer Briefs are a fun and sort of 1950′s 1960′s design that are not only great for everyone but also just seriously fun to wear. I love their designs and even though they really aren’t a good fit for me I definitely think they are perfect for just about everyone else.

Hugo Boss Boxer Briefs

The Hugo Boss Boxer Briefs are a timeless classic for men.

They are simple enough to not stand out and bring to much attention to you but they are also designer and well known enough to keep you trendy and fashionable.

Hugo Boss Boxer briefs are for the more reserved and quieter person who likes to go to the parties and tea dances and still have a good time but not want to stand out to much or be to flashy.

Hugo Boss Boxer Briefs are the perfect mens designer boxer brief for the more conservative and laid back type of beach person.

Black Papi Boxer Briefs

Ok, these black papi boxer briefs are 100% not my style, however they do come in a million colors and looks and also in high cut and low cut boxer briefs.

Papi is one of those mens designer underwears that we all see but it really takes a unique kind of person who want the attention and can pull them off. You need to have a strong personality and like to stand out to make Papi Boxer Briefs work for you.

They have a ton of designs available at UniversalGear.com so I highly recommend that if you like Papi Mens Underwear you check them out by clicking any of the links in this post or the image to the left.

Red Mens Designer Brief from Baskit

This last pair of mens briefs from Baskit are an absolute must for everyone. Not only do they come in a ton of colors but they are cut to show off your most important features and will match just about every outfit you have.

The baskit mens briefs are fashionable, flirty and fun and a definite must have for beach season this summer.

Piss and Vinegar Boxer Brief

Piss and Vinegar is one of the funniest and most unknown names in designer mens underwear. They are kind of gross to say but also seriously funny to say. They use classic lines, colors and styles in their mens underwear designs and they come in a ton of classic looks and styles. Although I personally don’t like the name Piss and Vinegar for an underwear line, I do love their designs.

UniversalGear.com not only has a ton of other styles and selections of mens designer underwear from companies like Calvin Klein, D&G and Todd and Terry but they also have a million other styles and matching shirts to the underwear. They have new stock coming in all the time and always keep up with the hottest trends and fashions for mens clothing. If you still need to buy a bathing suit or underwear for beach season this summer, click here to go to UniversalGear.com and find out why I love them and trust them to help me find the perfect mens designer underwear for this summer and beach season.

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December 1, 2009

Palms Save the Date Magnets – Beach Weddings, Florida and California

Filed under: Beach,Summer,wedding vendors — Tags: beach themed wedding invites, beach themed weddings, save the date magnets, save the date wedding kits, wedding invitations — rollerbladerdc @ 3:01 am

Palms Save the Date Magnet Kit

Save your date with this bold tropical themed magnet with matching card and envelope. Each magnet is a do it yourself kit with everything done but printing your names and information, so you get the look of custom designed without the cost. Simply print on a laser or inkjet printer, add the magnet back, insert into the backer card and slip into the envelope. Magnets are 2″ wide and 3 1/2″ tall, the coordinating backer card measures 3 1/2″ wide and 4 3/4″ tall. Ecru envelopes are included. Each kit includes 10 save the dates.

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Ok, I came across these Palms save the date magnet wedding kits and absolutely fell in love with them. Not only are they from one of my favorite online wedding vendors for both gay and straight weddings, but they have an absolutely amazing selection of tons of wedding favors and more importantly, save the date magnets and save the date magnet wedding kits.

The Palms save the date magnets kits are not only the perfect save the date magnets for beach, Florida and California weddings, but they are also amazing if you are going to be traveling for your wedding to Hawaii or really if you just love the beach and are having a beach themed wedding anywhere in the world.

I love the modern design of these blue, green and white striped save the date magnet kits and love the envelopes and the entire save the date wedding kit as a whole and the best part is that they come from one of my very favorite online wedding vendors, Eliza Fig.

Anyways I hate to cut this post short because I really love these gorgeous beach and palm tree themed save the date wedding kits for Beach, Florida, Caifornia and Hawaii weddings, but my friend just got here so I have to go pay attention to him so I don’t get yelled at for only paying attention to my computer lol. If you haven’t bought your save the date wedding invites yet, you should seriously click the links in this post and buy them from Eliza Fig,,,,I love Eliza Fig’s palms save the date wedding kits and think you will to for your beach themed wedding. Click here to go to Eliza Fig and buy the beach themed save the wedding invites.

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September 12, 2009

Sun Dance – Gay Rehoboth Beach Nightclubs and Events Guid

Filed under: Beach,gay travel — Tags: Beach, gay rehoboth beach, gay travel, gay vacations, rehoboth beach — rollerbladerdc @ 4:36 am

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Soo last weekend I went crazy and decided to drive from DC all the way to Rehoboth Beach Delaware for their end of the Summer circuit party which is also a charity event called SunDance.

Sundance is one of the biggest and hottest events on the east coast (Besides the straight electric zoo in NYC and Randalls Island….XM radio sponsored it this year and the music was freaking amazing) and it not only raises a ton of money for the Gay Rehoboth Beach Charity Camp Rehoboth, but it also gets you out of all of the bars in Gay Rehoboth Beach and into a fun and loud music event that not only takes place annually at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, but also lets you drink top shelf liquor and red bull for free all night at their open bar and because it is a private event, it is open and serving alcohol until 2 am instead of the normal 1 am time that all of the other gay bars in Rehoboth Beach have to stop and shut down at. However, if you plan on drinking, either ride a bike to the Convention center for sundance or have someone who can drive you as there are a million sobriety check points and they are very strict on drinking and driving which in my opinion is one of the best and smartest things to do.

So why would you want to go to sundance or a circuit party in Rehoboth Beach Delaware?

Sun dance is 100% different than most gay parties and clubs that you go to. There aren’t a million twinks running around on Crystal Meth and the group isn’t rude and all about excluding and being rude to older people and people who don’t have perfect bodies. Instead it is eveyone who actually lives in Gay Rehoboth Beach Delaware on the East Coast and all of the Peopl from DC, Philly, Baltimore, and other cities that are close by who just want to get away, have fun and not be their normal stuck up and overly rude personalities. Sure there are still a ton of twinks there, but you also have a huge bear and leather community, a bunch of preppy people, professionals, service people, and everyone else in between and all of them just want to have fun and celebrate the end of summer. I love SunDance in Rehoboth Beach and think that if you have never been there before, then you seriously need to give it a try. It is one of the last Parties left that is actually all about music and fun and raising money for the local AIDS charity and not all about drugs and being as assh*le. It is one of the only parties the we actually all look forward to every year on the east coast if you cannot get to Fire Island and it is always a good time. However, if you know you won’t want to drive home after the party is over, you may want to get a hotel room for the night. Here are my recommendations.

1. The Shore Inn – Run by Rick and Ed…I used to stay at this hotel for years and love them. However it is clothing optional so be prepared and Rick gets really weirded out by bringing people back to your rooms so remember to only sleep with hotel guests….that is an inside joke that you’ll get when you stay there. The rooms are cramped and old, but the service and the hospitality and the guests are absolutely amazing. If you want a good bed and breakfast feel when you are staying in rehoboth and a fun time, the Shore Inn in Rehoboth Beach is the best gay getaway hotel and destination for you. It is also a block up from the very popular leather bar (that everyone goes to anyways called the Double L)

2. The Canal Side Inn. The Canal Side in is a mixed hotel of straight and gay people and is off of rehoboth avenue. It is set back along the canal that goes under the main bridge so watch for the turn directly after the draw bridge to get there and offers a bed and breakfast feel in a new building and amazingly comfortable beds. However it is set off of the main strip, but not by far so be ready to walk 10 to 20 minutes to get where you want to go.

3. The Atlantis Hotel on Rehoboth Avenue is a run down but well kept hotel right in the heart of Gay Rehoboth Beach Delaware. It is not only affordable but clean and easy to get around from. I like this place if nothing else is available but if you are new and want to be in the middle of everything that Rehoboth Beach has to offer, this hotel is for you. You can walk to Partners, Blue Moon, Aqua, Double L, Zues and all of the other bars as well as the convention center for Sun Dance over Labor Day Weekend.

4. The Breakers Hotel. The Breakers Hotel is right next to the convention center. It is an older hotel but clean and right by the beach so you can easily walk to all of the gay bars and be at the beach within 5 minutes of walking and you will have access to all of the shopping on and near by rehoboth avenue and all of the food there. It is a pretty ok hotel and if you want something cheap that is clean and usually has open rooms, try the Breakers Hotel in Rehoboth.

5. Any Bed and Breakfast. One thing that people love about going to Rehoboth is that there are a ton of Gay Friendly or Run Bed and Breakfasts. They are cheap and affordable and you get to meet the owners and hang out with all of the other guests so if you want to meet new people or go by yourself, either stay at The Shore Inn or a Bed and Breakfast and you will always have someone to go out drinking with or to lay on the beach with….that is one thing I love about the town, there are always people looking for someone else to hang out with.

Rehoboth is a really cool gay beach on the East Coast and if you are looking for a new place to take a gay vacation, you may want to try Rehoboth Beach Delaware, especially the week before and during Labor Day weekend for SunDance which is the largest circuit party and gay bar in Rehoboth Beach. Here are some pictures I took with my phone to share with all of you and before I go, you should also stop and shop at these stores before making your trip to pick up beach toys, glowing toys for the beach and at night and circuit party toys for the actual parties.

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May 10, 2009

Beach Wedding Ideas and Favors

Filed under: Beach,food,wedding favor,wedding supplies — Tags: Beach, food, wedding supplies — rollerbladerdc @ 6:01 pm

So it’s just about summer time and if you’re doing the wedding on the beach this year, I have been thinking and these are some things that only you could get away with. The first thing is pastels. I absolutely hate pastels for anything but the beach. It is one of the only places on earth where they look pretty and can actually match the ocean, restaurants, old people (just kidding), and really a relaxed and happy mood. The beach for me means relaxation, kicking back, frozen drinks, hot passions and some fantastic foods with overdone and rich flavors. Pastels, although I hate to admit it, do have their purpose in relaxing your mind and mood. Look at Bermuda for example, it is all done in pastel from the buildings, to the sand to the ocean and even some of the fish and corals look pastel. Pastels do somewhat mean the beach and at the same time, if you are getting married on the beach and choose to not use rich greens, blues and beuatifull full bodied colors, then Pastels work in this one situation. So anyways, if you are looking for a few things to make your pastel or regular beach wedding special, here are some beach wedding ideas and favors to delight your guests and give that fiishing touch.

So these are a fabulous pre favor idea that I love. They are individually wrapped and each chocolate seashell set comes with everything you need to be able to create these fabulous and gorgeous little treat bags for your guests.

The colors of the wrapped chocolates represent the beach and the sea. The blue is for the ocean while you have the golden orange which is the sun and you have a pale golden shell which represents the sand, ohh and each is shaped like a sea shell to add that little touch. Now, if you are wondering, each chocolate is actually different too. They come in Mint Crunch, Orange and Toffee flavors, I think you can figure out which is which. Now the way I would use and recommend using these chocolate seashells is to have the hotel you and your guests are staying at put one or two in each guest room on the bed of the wedding and hotel guest to get them started in the wedding spirit and have them in the relaxing and party mood to get your big day off to a perfect start. Click here to order your chocolate seashell gift bag set.

So this is kind of a unique idea for you and your partner, especially if you are into symbolism. It is the heart sand container and although it is cheesy, cheesy works on your wedding day and hey, most people are expecting something kind of standard lovey dovey so why not give it to them with this. You and your partner will choose your favorite color in sand (or your wedding colors, just make sure they look nice with each other). Then I recommend that after you have said your vows and just before you have your first kiss as a married couple, you each take your heart shaped glass containers with the colored sand and then you pour them in to combine them like you are combining your lives and hearts, then as the sand finishes pouring, you kiss over top of the heart shaped container filled with your sand and enjoy your first kiss as a married couple on the beach and above your ceremonial sand. Not to mention you can take it home with you as a fabulous memory. I also recommend you take some sand from the beach and top it off or fill a little bit of the bottom of the heart shaped container so that you have a piece of your wedding and the beach with you for when you get home. Now, here is what the vendor recommends and how they promote this, Use this fabulous glass heart shaped set for your wedding sand ceremony. This set includes everything you need with a 7″ heart shaped bottle and a glass stopper, one 4.5″ metal display stand, two 9.75″ heart vases and one 8.5″ heart vase. The sand is not included but is available separately. You can also purchase extra vases and sands if you would like to have more children or parents involved in your sand ceremony. Ohh I just had another thought too, wouldn’t it be cool to have each wedding party member pick their favorite color of sand or boys get blue girls get green or something and then they each pour it into the large heart shaped vase to represent that they are ok with giving you away? I love the idea and you can purchase this set and sand by clicking here!

Ok tacky and horrible describes this at it’s best, well maybe retro or 1980′s could work as well, but then again, everyone has that oddball family member from Florida or crazy party bull dyke that loves to do it up and this tuxedo and bowtie set is probably the perfect fit for that person. Come on, we all know at least one person that would love this. Splashy colors (ohh yeah, we are going there with the puns on this one) and fishy fine details make this a set that not only looks good, but it fits great. It’s made from a washable, 100% microfiber so no matter what you put it through, this ocean themed tuxedo set always looks crisp and pressed. The hidden adjustable belt and the full fabric back allows for a perfect silhouette (for those of you into fashion or who are hooked on Bravo like me) with your jacket on or off. The bow tie arrives pre-tied (because if you are choosing something like this, chances are you do not know how to tie a bowtie) so it looks good with every wearing. So if your person who would wear this is anything like mine, this is the most important part. This ocean scene tuxedo set is available in a large selection of sizes including extended sizes, so no matter what your build you get a comfortable, great looking fit. Now if you can’t see the picture, click here and you will see all the fish, turtles, coral and other fabulous beach and sea creatures that are featured on this tuxedo set. Click here to order yours or order for someone else. If you are having a beach wedding and want to make sure it is a party, you got to have someone wearing this outfit as that person will be the person who gets the party started. Click here to order your tuxedo or send this blog posting to the person who you would like to have wear this gody ensemble.

Anyways, although I love the beach and love all the fun things you can have or use or include at your beach wedding, I need to go meet with some friends for brunch. Come back soon and see what else I have to reccommend for your big day.

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