Well, how about the Jonas Brothers, ‘Gossip Girl‘, ‘Mad Men‘, Manolo Blahnik, Karl Lagerfeld and David Beckham?

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Yes, the bow tie is cool again. You didn’t hear it here first, but we figure if the Wall Street Journal took notice, then we should, too.

The bow tie showed up on a lot of runways this season, in both formal and casual looks. Here are some worth noticing to spiff up the men in your life, just in time for the holidays:

Bold

Cuchillo Bow Tie from Beau Ties, Ltd.

$40.00

Plaid

Kirk Plaid Bow Tie from G by Guess

$16.50

Holiday

Lindsay from Beau Ties, Ltd.

$43.00

Boys’ Holiday Bow Tie from Lands’ End

$19.50

Whimsy

Martin by Beau Ties, Ltd.

$38.00

‘A well tied tie is the first serious step in life’

– Oscar Wilde, who knew a thing or two about style (among other things!).

In case you or the man in your life needs a primer on how to tie a bow tie, here is a great place to start.

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen

Put away that image of the Catholic school girl pleated skirt, and embrace one of this season’s hottest trends. Once you start to notice, you’ll see it everywhere!

Plaid Duffle by Steve Madden – $140.00 from Boscovs.com

Blowfish Women’s Habbit Bootie in Black Haze Plaid – $39.90 from Endless.com

TYR Belmont Plaid Diamondback – $48.75 from SwimOutlet.com

Argyle Plaid Rainboot in Berry – $24.99 from Target

Heys ECase Exotic – $169.95 from Shoebuy.com

Vans Classic Slip On Plaid – Unisex – $39.99 from VillageShoes.com

Enjoi Chode Plaid Men’s Belt – $24.99 from CCS

Plaid Plate – $8.95 from Crate & Barrel

Mad by Design Handbag – $35.45 from Outletbuy.com

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen