Party Proper: Partying 101
It’s no secret that I am an avid partygoer and cocktail enthusiast, in fact, almost every article have contributed to State of Proper has been about parties and cocktails. I am going to deviate from my usual topics, seeing as though most of you know how to party already, and focus on a few trends [...]
Up and Coming: Beaming Apparel
Beaming Apparel is an awesome up and coming company for jerseys, sunglasses and t-shirts. Owned by Jeff Johnson, Beaming Apparel (BA) has some great swag. Also, BA does custom orders. Next time you want some glasses, t-shirts, or jerseys custom made, check out their website – the possibilities are endless. Look for upcoming giveaways, an interview, [...]
Act Proper: Proper Etiquette from a Southern Gentleman
We can all agree to some degree that there is nothing more “proper” than a true southern gentleman. Being from the south, but currently residing up north, I have been asked by many people where my manners and etiquette come from. It is definitely noticeable; parents appreciate it and [...]
Trend Tuesday: Watches
#TrendTuesday: Perfect Timing Let’s be honest, watches never go out of style. But some watches are certainly trendier than others… which brings me to this fall’s hottest wrist candy: a Michael Kors watch. In my sorority house alone, there are six girls who have the exact same tortoise shell Michael Kors watch… and I happen [...]
Trend Tuesday: Polishing Up
#TrendTuesday: Polishing Up You’ve probably seen it. You just didn’t know it had a name. But accent nails can be found on the pretty, perfectly polished fingernails of belles all across the country – as well as on some of your favorite chic celebrities. An accent nail is exactly what it sounds like: one finger [...]
College: 10 Rules of Thumb for Freshman
10 rules of thumb every Proper incoming freshman needs to know. If you’re taking a business class, you don’t have to study, ever. Either bring your lap top to class to communicate with the outside world, or don’t bother wasting your time. Thursday is the weekend. (So is Wednesday) Vodka is for girls – [...]
Miscellaneous: The “Don’ts” of Being a Proper Gentleman
The “Don’ts” of Being a Proper Gentleman In our recent post “Miscellaneous: 5 Important Gent Gestures,” we laid out five simple gestures that are definitely “do’s” in the realm of being a proper gentleman. Now it’s time for us to lay out some of the “don’ts” of being a proper gent – from a belle’s [...]
Patriotism: Best Stadium National Anthem Ever?
This weekend the NFL regular season kicked off and NCAA football continued. In memory of September 11, 2011, stadiums across the country did what they could to ALWAYS REMEMBER. Arguably the coolest display came during the national anthem at Lambeau Field. Check out the video below.
Miscellaneous: 5 Important Gent Gestures
Everyone knows the simple ways to act like a gentlemen: hold the door for a lady or carry heavy objects when needed. While there are many known common gestures, there are also many others you may have not heard of, we have laid them out for you. You can also find our follow up article [...]
Bulk Ordering: Eastbay
Eastbay Eastbay team sales sells an extreme amount of custom clothing from little league socks, to custom shoes and team jerseys. The warehouse that contains Eastbay team sales merchandise is as big as 12 pro football stadiums. Recently, my organization worked with David Hartman from Wisconsin. He gave our group huge discounts and helped us [...]
Ralph Lauren: The Man. The Legend.
Ralph Lauren, born Ralph Lifshitz, is one of America’s most famous fashion designers. Bored with average colors and materials, Lauren set out on his mission after becoming frustrated with the lack of colors, and the fact that many high end brands did not offer a long lasting cotton shirt. The first line he established was [...]
