Julia Roberts to play framed PTA mom in new drama

-Julia Roberts is set to play the lead in a new movie about a Southern Californian PTA mom, Kelli Peters, who was framed by an affluent couple for no real or apparent reason 

-The story is based on a 6-part LA Times crime series about the incident (unblock video)

-The saga has everything: bored housewives, drugs, sex, kickass unblocked site, swedish women, cheaters, cucks, divorce, self-published novels, and police sting operations. 

-Julia is repped by CAA which is shopping the movie around to studios currently

-No word on who will play the couple found guilty of the setup, Jill and Kent Easter

Julia Roberts on a year-long journey of self-discovery.

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Julia Roberts as Elizabeth Gilbert in Eat Pray Love

"Tell the truth, tell the truth, tell the truth," chants the epigraph to Elizabeth Gilbert's monster best-seller Eat Pray Love. In the memoir that follows, Gilbert does tell the factual truth—the story of how, after a painful divorce and a period of deep depression, she spent a year traveling alone to Italy, India, and Indonesia on a book-contract-fueled voyage of self-discovery. But there's something about that chatty, rambling, maddeningly readable book that remains irreducibly phony. Gilbert is a skilled deployer of her own considerable charm; she knows just when to make herself vulnerable by revealing a personal failing, when to crack an earthy joke, when to flash the literary equivalent of a flirtatious smile. But that very skill can make Gilbert's prose feel calculated and synthetic. In short, Elizabeth Gilbert is the Julia Roberts of writers, which means that the film adaptation by Ryan

Few actresses can telegraph pleasure as well as Roberts, which is why the "eat" portion of the film, in which her character packs away so much Roman pasta that her jean size soars from 0 to 1, is the most enjoyable of the three. But for those who haven't read the book, it won't be easy to grasp how and why Liz gets to Rome in the first place. A rushed and cursory setup has her breaking up with her husband (Billy Crudup) and embarking on a doomed affair with a young actor (James Franco) with little apparent motivation; both men, and in fact every male character in the movie, seem handsome, charming, and besotted with her. We know Liz has hit rock bottom because she tells her publisher, Delia (Viola Davis), "I've hit rock bottom," not because we've accompanied her on the way down.

Prozac would be considerably less overprescribed if more writers had publishers like Delia, who lets herself be convinced that a book advance large enough to finance a year of world travel will be just the thing for what ails Liz. (It's a flaw of both the book and the film that the negotiation of this contract is glossed over so hastily. There's no shame in having landed a sweet book deal, and having the financial underpinnings of Gilbert's trip made plain would help to mitigate the audience's resentment at her barely acknowledged privilege.) Once in Italy, Liz takes language classes, wanders around in cute outfits gandering at fountains, and orders marvelous meals with an assortment of international friends, while Martha Stewart's food stylist hovers just off-screen with a spray bottle of liquid glycerin. This part of the movie is my favorite because it's an unabashed glossy travelogue; as viewers, we're not asked to do anything more than acknowledge the irrefutable fact that il dolce far niente looks like a lot of fun.

The "pray" section, in which Liz seeks spiritual solace in an Indian ashram, is a tougher sell. Watching a person meditate makes for less than dynamic cinema, and the ooglety-booglety inner journeys that Gilbert describes in the book are hard to bring to life on the page, let alone on-screen.

 The dramatic interest of the India chapter comes from Richard (Richard Jenkins), a fellow spiritual seeker and recovering alcoholic from Texas who befriends Liz with mystifying alacrity—minutes into their first conversation, he's already bestowed on her an affectionate nickname. Jenkins, a fine character actor, invests Richard with an easygoing gravitas, but I never got around the essential phoniness of the Liz/Richard relationship. His character seems to exist for the sole purpose of dispensing folksy epigrams about acceptance and faith. The one scene in which Richard does get a chance to tell his own story is a nakedly manipulative play on the viewer's emotions. This scene is meant to show that Liz and Richard have reached a new level of trust with one another, but it marked the moment when I stopped trusting the movie.

Once Liz has checked spiritual seeking off her travel to-do list, she heads to Bali, where an old medicine man (Hadi Subiyanto) takes her on as a student and amanuensis. Amid the island's lush jungles and libidinous expat parties, she meets a crinkly-eyed Brazilian businessman, Felipe (Javier Bardem), whose bossa-nova mix tapes might as well be titled "Have Sex With Me Right Now." But Liz, still damaged by the wreckage of her past two relationships, takes a while to respond to Felipe's advances.

When she does, this bland, cautious film ventures for a moment into uncharacteristically daring territory. There's a suggestion that, as tempting as Felipe may be, Liz might be better served by opting out of yet another all-consuming love affair. She's afraid of losing her hard-won sense of balance, she tells her new suitor, and the panic in her eyes as she resists his somewhat smothering advances felt to me like the movie's lone moment of emotional truth. But like the rest of the revelations in Eat Pray Love(Columbia), this one comes at almost no cost. In Gilbert-land, it's possible to have your prayer and eat it, too.

Julia Roberts’ Heartbreaking $225 Million Dollar Divorce — Report

What? Is another Hollywood marriage on the rocks? Oh no! Despite being together for 13 years, Julia Roberts and her husband, Danny Moder, are the next couple headed for a divorce, according to a brand new report.

Can any marriage survive in Hollywood? After seeing Ben Affleck, 42, and Jennifer Garner, 43, end their decade-long relationship, are Julia Roberts, 47, and her husband, Danny Moder, 46, next? After more than a dozen years as man and wife, the Pretty Woman actress and her hubby are reportedly close to breaking up. So sad.

Julia and Danny fell in love while they were working together on 2001’s The Mexican, as Danny was a cameraman and Julia was the film’s star. Now, Danny allegedly wants out of his marriage to Julia, according to a report in the Aug. 10 issue of OK! magazine. How heartbreaking! This Notting Hill romance is reportedly headed to a very unhappy ending.

“Danny just doesn’t feel like they have a true partnership,” a source told OK. Though their marriage started out strong, the relationship has reportedly “been [Julia’s] way or the highway.” On top of this, Julia is reportedly “very emotional” and she can go from “screaming one minute and then apologizing the next.” Also, she “goes off on rant after rant, pointing the finger at Danny at ever opportunity.” Yikes. After 13 years of this, Danny has “had enough!”
 
Even though it’s Danny who wants to bail on the marriage, Julia might end up having to fork over a good chunk of her $225 million dollar fortune! The couple has reportedly put two of their homes
on the market, a six-bedroom compound in Hawaii and a West Village pad, possibly in preparation of a settlement! In addition to that, the couple will have to work out a custody arrangement for their three children: Hazel Patricia, Phinnaeus Walter and Henry. Bummer!

What do you think about Danny reportedly wanting out of his marriage to Julia Roberts, HollywoodLifers? Do you want to see them stick together?

Coming Soon: Film International 53

Evicting The Tenant

The certainty of our comfort rests on what we can exclude from it. My reading of Roman Polanski’s The Tenant centres on the violence of identifying the ‘trespasser’ and requires that we reconsider our entitlement to name, judge, exclude and attack those whom we perceive as outsiders. Their outsider status confirms that we are indeed inside, even if the inside we protect is rapidly becoming our own high-security prison of privilege. Against this terrifying duality of insiders and outsiders, I look at Polanski and The Tenant because both the director and his film are rather consistently, although unjustifiably, kept outside of the grid of ‘great’ cinema.

Stanka Radovic on the politics of identity construction in Polanski’s ninth feature film.

Let’s get fiscal: Hollywood romance and the mechanism of the self in modernity

It Happened One Night and Pretty Woman are separated by sixty years. The elements of the romance genre are easy to identify in both, but how differently they are configured! Take a standard moment of any Hollywood romance: the first kiss. The ‘first kiss’ in It Happened One Night is delayed throughout the entire movie, as is, of course, any sexual interactions. In Pretty Woman, however, Vivian (Julia Roberts) performs oral sex on her client Edward (Richard Gere) within an hour or so of their having first met.

Garry Leonard on the shifts and continuities of the Hollywood romance and the modern ‘self’.

Pop star, director, actor: an interview with Michael Sarne

‘[T]here was a club near where I lived, called the Old Theatre Club, and I would hang around there with Michael Caine, Terence Stamp, people like that, looking for work. We would go up for small parts, extra parts, and because I could speak German and Russian and French, I would go up for parts with different agents, banking on this.Sink the Bismarck needed somebody who could say a couple of lines in German, and then the same for The Guns of Navarone…’

Wheeler Winston Dixon has talked to the director of ‘one of the most notorious films of all time’, Myra Breckinridge.

Children of Men is ultimately a call to regain agency and rebel against an increasingly controlled social order. It utilizes a dystopian/utopian framework to unleash a cultural critique on the current historical milieu. Demonlover scrutinizes a corporate world whose only hero is whoever enters a 16-digit credit-card number on a computer screen. The first film champions the rebirth of historical consciousness through humanity’s re-encounter with fertility… Demonlover suggests that the only form of exchange that remains operative in the capital-driven contemporary world is the self-incarceration of the individual’s psyche and body in the depraved processes of global economic trade. There is no unrevealed human substance, no system of decipherable signs and no historical consciousness left.

Vicente Rodríguez Ortega on two films set in the future but dealing with the politics of today.

Paradoxically, later films about cyborgs, in particular Terminator 2 and Robocop, highlight the distinction between their human and synthetic components. While there are clear crossover signifiers of humanity in the cyborgs of these films, attention centres on the interface between human and machine. This boundary emerges in the context of both the physical body and the psyche. Boundary maintenance is integral to the coherent subject, both in relation to repression of corporeal abjection and to the preservation of ego.

Fran Pheasant-Kelly on two films that illustrate the tensions arising from the progress of medical science and the increasingly intimate integration of body and machine.

Why Celebrities From Madonna to Julia Roberts Are Wearing Mineral Makeup

It seems that every Hollywood diva, from Madonna to Julia Roberts, has hopped aboard the mineral makeup bandwagon. The popularity of these all natural cosmetics has prompted real-life beauty gurus to take observation as well.

Why are celebrities and pro makeup artists so enthusiastic about foundation and blush created from finely ground mineral content? reconsider these reasons to try the latest mineral makeup (M makeup), and take advantage of our tips to help you shop for the best formulas for your skin.

What is Mineral Makeup?

M makeup consists of a blend of finely ground minerals, taken directly from the earth. Some of the most beloved ingredients in these formulas include titanium dioxide and zinc, which elucidate the fancy these products are also touted for their sun protection.

However, what is not listed on the ingredient list is just as foremost as what is. Synthetic dyes, fragrances and other potentially irritating ingredients are conspicuously absent from M makeup’s goods labels. These all natural formulas have led many skin care professionals to turn to M makeup for dealing with even the most problematic client skin concerns.

Mineral Makeup Benefits

There are many benefits that mineral makeup products offer. Advantages include:

o Most M makeup formulas are non-comedogenic, so they do not clog pores.

o The majority are free from ingredients that could irritate sensitive skin.

o M makeup provides excellent coverage while still looking natural.

o Many formulas supply some sun protection.

o The light-reflective ingredients can effectively turn back the clock on the skin.

These numerous benefits elucidate why many dermatologists are now recommending mineral makeup to their clients, particularly those who have sensitive skin or lasting conditions like acne or rosacea. Mineral makeup offers the coverage they need without causing supplementary irritation or blemishes. However, choosing the right M makeup method is vital to looking a successful match between your cosmetics and your skin.

Choosing Mineral Makeup

Unfortunately, the M makeup trend has led many cosmetic manufacturers to offer their own lines of mineral cosmetics. However, a lack of regulation in the cosmetic manufactures means “buyer beware” when it comes to choosing the right “mineral” formulas.

Any cosmetic can be labeled a M makeup, as long as there is at least a little mineral content in the mix. It is foremost to read goods labels to ensure the cosmetic you select is filled with all natural mineral ingredients, without chemical additives like Synthetic dyes or fragrances added.

One ingredient to watch out for in M makeup is bismuth oxychloride. This substance is oftentimes used in mineral formulas to heighten the glow of the skin. However, bismuth oxychloride has also been shown to irritate skin, and it can make some skin conditions worse. If you have sensitive skin or a lasting skin condition, avoid M makeup with this ingredient.

M makeup is one of the most beloved trends in the beauty industry, and the plethora of clubs manufacturing their own lines of M makeup indicates the trend won’t be waning soon. If you want to try M makeup for yourself, make sure you select a well-known brand and read the goods label before buying. You may find that your skin has never looked so natural or beautiful.

POLO FASHION: Opening Day of Polo His & Hers Ultimate Style Guide

Opening Day of Polo- His and Hers Ultimate Style Guide presented by

Just in case you haven’t heard all the hype yet, the 29th annual Opening Day of San Diego Polo Club summer season is only a couple of weeks away, on Sunday, May 31, 2015.

You know what that means, don’t you?  Well, for starters, Opening Day of San Diego Polo is an overall experience. It’s where chic meets sophisticated and trendsetting fashionistas; it’s the most adrenaline pumping and action packed spectator sport; it’s where family and friends reconnect and celebrate; it’s where the jet-setting, celebrities and elite social scene meet; it’s the food and libations (yes, plenty of sipping your favorite bubbly); it’s the divot stomping at half time (think Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman”); but most of all,  it’s one of the most grandiose glam meets stylish fashion fetes of the summer in San Diego!

The hot topic of the moment for all of you glam and dapper polo-ites is “What to wear to Opening Day of Polo?  Don’t you fret, I’ve got your back!  I’ve put together the Ultimate Style Guide to ensure you’re looking sharp and classy at this fashion-forward affair.

Sonya Berg Zen Fashionista | 6 Tips for Her | Opening Day of Polo Attire

WEAR: Dresses, skirts, rompers, jumpsuits, palazzo pants and slacks

Ladies dresses should be classy and casually sophisticated.  Consider slightly above the knee, mid-length or maxi sundresses or skirts in solids or printed fabrics.  Fabrics that are cool and flowy are perfect for viewing a polo match on a sunny summer afternoon.

For a more playful and sporty frock try a fit and flare dress in a graphic pattern.  Cutout dresses add a peek-a-boo effect without revealing too much.

 Nothing echoes summer and femininity like a strapless dress or halter dress in a bright color.  A touch of shimmer fabric like his turquoise strapless dress will take you from polo viewing by day to the highly anticipated 7th chucker after party sponsored by Riviera Magazine at night.

If a fresh and flirty twist is what you’re looking for, choose a flowing dress, jumpsuit or floral romper in a lux fabric.  These are some of the selections by ASOS that would be a perfect choice for the younger generation to wear on Opening Day of Polo.  Just add a pair of sunglasses and a sassy hat for a look that’s whimsical and in vogue.

For a more refined and mature option try palazzo pants or slacks in breezy lightweight fabrics.  For a chic and classy look try something like these navy and white polka dot pleated silk pants available at Saks Fifth Ave., paired with a red or white blouse and coordinating hat and mini chain shoulder bag.

SHOES: Wedges, espadrilles, gladiator sandals or flat sandals

Remember to leave those stilettos at home ladies, not only are they a polo fashion faux pas, but they can turn your half time champagne sipping, photo posing and divot stomping fun into a hazardous experience!

Opt for a more practical and comfortable shoe like a wedge heel, espadrille or a pretty metallic or crystal embellished flat sandal.

If you want to get a little more creative and playful with your style you can add a pop of color with your shoes and accessories.  Try adding a shoe in a color that complements your attire, like I did by adding this chic lipstick red suede ankle strap wedge by Chloe to my simple solid navy cotton sundress.  Add a hat and a clutch in a similar shade of lipstick red to pull the look together.

You can refine your look even further with nails and toes that are polished to perfection in the same shade.  My favorite shade of red nail polish is Dior Vernis gel shine nail lacquer 999 Rouge 999.

If you’re looking for a wedge that will go with everything, start with a nude wedge.  These are my newest favorite wedges.  The Christian Loubitin Cataclou wedge in suede and embellished with gold studs.  It’s available in several colors at Neiman Marcus and Saks fifth ave.

COLORS: White, crème, pastels, bright colors, jewel tones, solids and prints

Now let’s talk about color…. soothing white, shades of crème, bright colors, rich jewel tones and light pastels are a staple for summer and polo because they help to keep you cool while looking fresh, and the jewel tones and bright colors look great on camera when your striking a pose. Pretty feminine floral prints, whimsical patterns and geometric patterns are current for polo.

Monochromatic is always an elegant look for polo whether your wearing a romantic silhouette like this ballerina inspired maxi column dress in ethereal white or this fluid fuchsia sheath.  If lady like floral prints are your thing this brush stroked oversized floral print body conscious dress in monochromatic coral red shades looks chic and is light as air in a mesh stretch fabric.

This white & vibrant blue floral dress is a great way to wear a floral print that looks elegant and will keep you cool in warm weather.

Gen Y Millennials may want to try a vintage romper in a playful floral print.  Floral print rompers not only embody spring and summer but they can add an eclectic style as alternative choice.

Monochromatic dressing makes a simple and chic background to showcase any statement accessory. This wide brimmed hat in bright fuchsia adds a cheerful pop of color that takes this ensemble from elegant to game on!

Even against this basic black and white sheath a fuchsia hat makes a dramatic statement piece.

If you want to sport one of the hottest colors trending the runway for summer 2015, then try something in any shade of aquamarine like this hot little strapless number by Flavio Castellani.

Or this simple sheath in a shade of aquamarine by Nicole Miller.

Soft yellow custard and every shade of yellow in between are trending for 2015.  If yellow is what you desire, try anything in saffron and marigold to amber and lime.  To find the right shade of yellow for you find one that compliments your undertones.  This chartreuse dress is a perfect pop of color that’s sharp and vibrant and sure to make you stand out amongst the polo crowd.  A dark wedge and this chic wide brimmed hat add the perfect contrast and add depth to complete this look.

A graceful fit and flare dress with cut outs is alluring and elegant in this sophisticated chartreuse, black and white modern baroque print.

Nautical is in for spring and summer of 2015.  Lots of classic red, white and blue is popping up everywhere!  Since solid color jewel tones will keep everyone looking sharp and they’re the secret to looking great on camera, you can’t go wrong wearing a bright color or jewel tone on Opening Day.  Like these jewel tones in his and her styles.

Everyone will want to look especially polished too since the photo ops abound on Opening Day.  You’ll be taking picture everywhere from the step & repeat at the entry to the countless posings with your friends and the polo ponies and players.

This New Blue techno metal stretch dress with cut out waist by Nicole Miller will flatter the figure by accentuating the waistline and it will complement most skin tones to keep you looking great on camera.

Vibrant electric blue is always stunning especially on brunettes.

Black and White is another lively option for polo dressing; especially in a polka dot print lightweight knit dress or a tropical print sheath sundress. Or you can create a retro canvas for your pop of color accessories by choosing a simple black and white sheath like this one.

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Organic,Breathable, Lightweight

Ladies when you make a summer outfit you need to think about the colors, patterns, textures and accessories as much as you think about the textiles.  You want to look stylish while staying cool and protecting your skin from too much direct sunlight.  That means you should consider lightweight and breezy fabrics that are natural and breathe.  Some examples of light and breathable fabrics are:  Linen, cotton and rayon (even though rayon is a synthetic fabric it’s made from natural raw materials and resembles those natural properties).  Light colors will stay cooler than dark colors because they reflect the light.  Another consideration is natural fibers absorb moisture from the skin and allow it to evaporate while synthetic fibers will be water repellent and allow sweat to build up, reducing evaporation causing discomfort and irritation.  Cut outs, flared skirts, flowing dresses, strapless dresses, halter dresses and sleeveless options made from these natural fabrics are an even better summer outfit option.  Don’t forget your sunscreen, hat and sunglasses for a little extra sun protection.

As you can see from these crisp linen dresses and stylish linen jacket, linen is one of summer’s joys!  It’s light and breathable, and it has a unique lightly wrinkled texture that gives it charm and makes it stands out in any ensemble.

Hats: Structured Wide brimmed, Simple Straw, Floppy, Fedoras

Now you’re probably thinking…”Hey, wait a minute, what about the hats? Do we need to wear a hat to Opening Day?”

While hats definitely aren’t mandatory at Opening Day of Polo they are a great excuse to transform your outfit and add your own personal style and personality to your look while providing protection from the sun. Whether it’s a more casual sporty and polished look your wanting to achieve or an elegant garden party effect, hats can do the trick.

If you’re sitting in the VIP tent at Opening Day of polo, the dress tends to be similar to Opening Day of the races.  You will likely see daytime cocktail dresses with structured wide brimmed hats and color-coordinated hats like these.

Another very poloesque option, if dressy and sporty are appealing to you, is a wide brimmed straw hat with a solid color sundress or a sporty print with similar hues of a neutral colored wide-brimmed hat.

Fedoras and other casual but stylish chapeaus are another option, especially for the more youthful crowd.

Accessories: Big Sunglasses, Handbags, Wraps, Accessories

For show stopping style…don’t forget your sunglasses!  Whether your wearing over-sized sunglasses to create that mysterious movie star look or a crystal embellished classic style for a more glamorous touch, sunglasses will come in handy to keep you from squinting on a bright sunny day.

I love the selection of trendy shades in every shape, style, size and color that I have found at Gaffos.com.

The Tom Ford oversized shade is super chic!  For those of you who want to take your style factor to a whole new level it comes in some extra sweet colors like pink, fuchsia and lilac!

Another shade I just love is the Prada Strass fashion sunglasses!  They have a thick rectangular ivory frame with whimsical black temples embellished with crystals.   They scream I’m a styleista!

High fashion round smoke glitter silver frames with wire temple .  Have just the right amount of retro.

Keep your styling simple by matching your accessories.  A small sophisticated clutch will take you from day to night, like this Prada nude snakeskin clutch from Neiman Marcus or this Chanel patent lipstick red clutch.  You can increase your glam factor by adding sparkling accessories like a ring, bracelet and earrings in gold or styles and colors that complement your ensemble and accessories.

When choosing your handbag keep in mind that most of the day you’ll be sipping a glass of champagne with one hand while holding your cell phone in the other, so a small hands free bag is a stylish and practical option to take you from day until night.  I love the new playful multi color paillette baguette shoulder bag by Fendi, covered in festive paillettes in turquoise, orange, white and yellow hues.

Another adorable option is the Givenchy Pandora mini box in exotic black and white snakeskin with orange color block.  It’s sure to standout against any white or coral ensemble like this color block tangerine and burnt orange linen sheath dress by Nicole Miller.

Add playful texture to your attire with a feather hair accessory that complements your dress.

Even though it will be warm and sunny during the action packed afternoon it could get a little chilly when the sun is setting and your dancing the night away at Riviera Magazines 7th Chukker After Party.  Don’t forget to bring a small complementary colored lightweight cashmere wrap, scarf, sweater or elegant jacket to throw over your shoulders at dusk to avoid the shivers.

 Sonya Berg Zen Fashionista | 5 Tips for Him | Opening Day of Polo Attire

WEAR: Sports Coats, Blazers, Patterned Shirts, Collared Shirts, Open Weave Twill Slacks or Chinos in white, khaki or colored and preppy attire

Opening Day of Polo is a festive affair and an opportunity for the well-dressed man to add a summer weight sports coats or blazer to his ensemble (jackets are optional) for a more refined style.

Summer-weave crisp cotton and linen button down collared shirts in both patterns and solid colors are a staple of a man’s Opening Day of Polo Attire.

The selection of pants worn to Opening Day of Polo range from dressy shorts in patterns and solids to Chinos in white, khaki and preppy colors.

White pants with a Glen Plaid sports coat in shades of blue will give an outfit a vacation look, especially when paired with a collared shirt in a complementary color like this tangerine mini check button down.

COLORS: White, Light Shades, Crème Nuances, Jewel Tones and Preppy Tones

For the ultimate cool factor during a hot summer day of polo viewing, go with light, off white and crème nuances for your basic pieces.

If soft colors like pink, lavender, yellow and blue are unexplored color territory that you desire to venture, Opening Day of Polo is a great time to try these fashion forward colors out as one of your basic pieces such as your jacket, shirt or bow tie in a solid or print.

Shades of blue, stripes, madras, glen plaid, gingham check, mini checks and whimsical patterns are often seen on sports coats and button downs.

Combining preppy hues like navy, lime green and pink in solids and prints is another common for Opening Day Attire.

FABRICS: Linen, Cotton, Seersucker, Open Weave Twill and Poplin, Chambray and Madras

  

   

The well-dressed man must consider several essential components when selecting fabrics for the attire he will wear for viewing polo on a warm sunny day at Opening Day of Polo.

First and foremost, the fabric should be lightweight.  The finer the thread, the looser the weave, and the more porous the material is the more the fabric breathes and the less work your body has to do to stay cool.   An open weave fabric made from natural fibers vs. synthetic fibers is preferred.  Synthetic fibers are typically non-breathable and are more likely to hold sweat and air in.

Cotton is the most common staple textile in most men’s summer wardrobe.  It’s light and breathable and it’s less expensive than linen.

Linen on the other hand is also a light and breathable fabric but it has a texture that gives it character and charm and makes it a unique choice for a button down shirt or sports coat.  Some men dislike linen because it wrinkles too easily.  This cornflower blue linen and cotton blend sports coat is an example of a blend of cotton and linen that has a hint of the composition of linen without all of it’s inherent wrinkling.

Other open weave fabrics which are a smart choice for keeping cool and looking good all day long at Opening Day of Polo, are other light weight open weaves such as; seersucker, twill, poplin, gingham, chambray and madras.  These fabrics are a popular choice for everything from sports coats to collared shirts, dressy shorts and even some trousers.

SHOES: Driving Shoes, Boat Shoes, Loafers, Oxfords (light in color)

Men, leave your jeans and sneakers at home on Opening Day (unless you’re tailgating, that is).  Your shoes can literally make or break an entire outfit, so be diligent on selecting what to wear on your feet.  Nothing says classy summer style more than a pair of suede loafers or driving moccasins in a light color.  Match your pants and shoes for a lengthening effect and overall summer style, like this white Ferrigamo suede loafer and putty chinos.

Want to have your own stand out style on Opening Day?  Why not try on a colored suede shoe?  Try it in a shade of blue similar to your jacket.  Then use a neutral chino and a complementary colored cotton button down, like this mini check tangerine shirt, to break up the blues and avoid looking overly matchy.

ACCESSORIES & HATS: Bow ties, Cuff links, Straw Panama Hats, Fedoras and Boat Hats and Sunglasses

Want to create a signature look on Opening Day that will ensure you will be remembered?  Then try on a bow tie for style.  Jill Courtemache in Solana Beach carries a wide range of bow ties and hats for every guy.  You can even get a bow tie and a boat hat with a color coordinated ribbon band from her store.

 

Remember when choosing a bowtie size that it should fit between the outside of a man’s eyes and the edge of the head to be well proportioned.   When choosing a color or pattern of bowtie remember to use different sizes and types of patterns like this yellow mini check patterned collared shirt, navy polka dot pocket square and tri-color shadow stripe bow tie that pulls all three colors together.

Cuff links are hip and they look stylin’ when used in place of buttons to hold a man’s French cuffs around his wrist.  Cuff links add an element of elegance and style to any man’s outfit.  What better occasion to transform your ordinary outfit into something suave and debonair than Opening Day of Polo? Remember to match your cuff links to something in your outfit and to wear a blazer or sports coat that complements the ensemble for a polished appearance.

Opening Day of Polo is the perfect time to wear a hat.  A hat not only provides protection from the sun but it’s the ideal accessory to help to finish off an outfit, adding a sartorial statement piece.  Add a Fedora, Panama hat or other straw hat to achieve the look that’s the epitome of a well-dressed man.  A straw hat with a band that complements your attire or a hat in a complementary shade of your ensemble is the key to wearing a hat well.  If your attending Opening Day with a date and want to score a few extra points in style and with your date, add a pocket square that compliments your dates outfit.  This is how the stylish man rolls as you can see:

If you want to look like a rock star and you don’t want to be squinting in the sun all day at Opening Day of Polo, then don’t forget to wear a pair of superfly sunglasses!  Stylish sunglasses will keep you looking sharp while staying focused and avoiding the glare of the sun.  The following are some of my favorite summer sunglasses for men in 2015:

These sunglasses add a little mobster style film producer

Heavy frame 60’s inspired shades that keep you cool and contemporary

Mitsu sunglasses have an edgy aesthetic with a somewhat rounded frame that comes in different translucent colors

Sonya Berg Zen Fashionista | Style Tip for Tailgaters | Opening Day of Polo Attire

WEAR: Casual, Relaxed attire

For those of you who have decided to enjoy Opening Day of Polo in a more informal setting while tailgating from the back of your car and picnicking with family and friends, the dress is more casual and relaxed.  Women will often wear casual sundresses, rompers or shorts in light and graceful fabrics and wear a fedora or simple straw hat for sun protection.  Men may opt. for khaki shorts or jeans and a polo shirt in a light color.  Simple leather sandals are a comfortable shoe option that works well for polo spectators who are tailgating.

Now that you will all be dressed for the occasion, the most important part of the day is to have fun and celebrate, enjoy your time re uniting with family and friends, make some new friends and enjoy the adventure of action packed polo and a festive social scene at Opening Day of Polo 2015!