Michael Ferrera in Project: Style

So, we all know Mr. Ferrera for his extraordinary style and dapper image in suits, shirts & neckties! But let's not forget, as a stylist, this brother really has some chic style in casual wear!

For the month of July, Michael Ferrera was selected as a semi-finalist in the second round of Victoria Garden's Mall: Project Style. The contest works like this, Mr. Ferrera is sent out on a quest to create an outfit under $150 and people around the globe, including you, get to vote on who has the best outfit between the 2nd round contestants. All the items in the outfit must be bought from stores at Victoria Garden's and only one item can be added to the outfit from the contestant's closet. Kind of cool huh...

Of course, Mr. Ferrera created a very cool outfit, or what we regular readers are known to call, a "Ferrera Fresh" outfit! When I talked with Mr. Ferrera briefly on the phone about the outfit he described it like this:

"My style in this outfit is ahhh (thinking), 'classically cool!' Since polo shirts are always classic, I make it a bit more chic with double polo's for style, both from Express. You will see a lot more of this in '10 since we have already seen merchandise stylist doing it in stores. The bright fuchsia polo on the inside is popped on top of the lime-green polo collar for just a touch of "fresh". The cargo style shorts are great to balance the brightness of the double polo's. The argyle lime-green of course matches the shirt, but screams a lot of confidence when you wear them with shorts. Sweet street walker sneakers from Aldo, A&F leather wrist wrap, and aviator frames complete the outfit for a classic but cool look!..." (End Quote)

I hadn't even seen the outfit yet, but envisioned everything he described minus the personal swagger he adds to the 'fit, making it even better! So, checkout Mr. "Ferrera Fresh" in the Victoria Garden's Project Style YouTube video & cast your vote today! You might even learn some cool styling tips to add in your Life...With Style!

Yours truly
PR or Michael Ferrera

Ferrera Fresh Fitness Travel Tips

How easily a workout plan can be thrown off guard!

Above finding the right workout, the right fitness trainer, and eating plan the most important part of a fitness plan is to stick with it! Yet with the business of life, we all have times we're traveling for business (or leisure) and the overload of sponsored dinners, lunch on the go and quick snacks can thrown a fitness plan for a loop. Our bodies can get use to workout habits and the gym at a set time, so what do we do in our life with style?

1. Use the hotel gym! Yes, most resort style hotels have a fitness center many times free or sometimes half to cost of your at home gym member ship, which is why we hesitate to pay for it. But sometimes we don't have time for fitness while out of town and not to mention that some of the "gyms" are not too good, so...

2. Use the Ferrera Fresh "I-got-10-minutes-to-MAiNtain"! - What this is, is simple fitness exercises you can do in your hotel room so that your body and mind can stay active even in a short period of time, just to keep the fitness habit. By trying a push-up and sit-up routine before hopping in the shower can get your heart pumping and body muscles working. Go for 100 of each or 10 different exercises for 1 minute each. Stretching is good to add before and after your workout too, or...

3. Use the pool! - Many ladies just like to lay around the pool in a cute swimsuit and a book, but you can use it for fitness, which is a good workout. Just before the pool will close, or early in the morning, do a few swim strokes for about 10-15 mins. The reason this is good is that (one) most of us do not swim everyday, so a short actual swim session will use body parts we do not use often giving you a full body workout. (Two) allows you to hold breath causing an unknown breathing exercise by making your lungs work harder and (three) swimming allows your heart rate to get up quickly with an uncommon activity.

So keep it fresh, "Ferrera Fresh" that is and even when you're traveling in style, you can still live a fit "Life...With Style!" Hint: this works for ladies too.

Also see Men's Health for a great article on other tips for fitness & travel!

Yours Truly,
Michael Ferrera
via Orlando, FL

A Fit Lifestyle

Earlier this year "Life With Style" by Michael Ferrera encouraged you to stay focused, and disciplined in your workout goals this year in our blog post Why wait? Start now and New Year, New Image.

As we start the second quarter of the year it might be time to kick the workout up a notch! If you haven't be as consistent as you want make sure to revisit your goals (yes your fitness goals should be on paper) and find little ways you can get back on track and stay focused. You still have time before beach season.

For you who has been on track with your fitness program, nice work! Your style and wardrobe will appreciate your fitness habits, keep it up. In a recent article by Men's Health I read about ways to enhance your workout and Overcoming Exercise Excuses. We've heard them all: "I look fine," "my body needs rest," "It's raining," "I'm bored" and the list of excuses goes on. Get over it! By planning your fitness activities, it can help your habits and improve your overall image. Take a look the MH article for quick reminders and tips that will encourage you in living a "fit" Life...With Style!

Yours truly,
Michael Ferrera

Ferrera Fresh Tip: Get your fitness workout in! Not only does it make you look good & feel good but it's simply SEXY...

'10 Gentleman!

After finally getting past the front cover featuring the oh so glamorous and sexy Rihanna, the first issue of 2010 GQ did stay true to the gentleman. Yes, a gentleman does appreciate a beautiful lady, but we want to know the things that keep us in style, and up beat in order to get the lady.

In this issue of GQ there is great emphasis on wardrobe & image enhancements for 2010, a topic we recently addressed in our blog. In the top 6 things to enhance your wardrobe this year GQ says to add color in your dress shirts. With #6 being "know the power of three." A three piece suit that is. The three piece suit holds so much value because it can be mixed and match with other pieces of clothing in a minimum of 7 different ways, including a casual cool look of just denim and vest. (The third piece) So, remember to invest in the three piece suit.

This issue also features a list of the top 10 new restaurants in the nation, where California was mentioned twice with The Bazaar - Los Angeles and 54 Mint - San Fransisco. Finally, in the this issue we see athlete turned super model in Derrick Rose. Rose is the star of the NBA franchise Chicago Bulls, but here we see him "Ferrera Fresh" in high fashion leather jackets, neckties, and limited edition sneakers.

Nonetheless, check out not only Ms. hot Rihanna, but the inside of January's GQ for hints & tips on adding to your "Life...With Style!"

Yours truly,
ghost blogger for
Michael Ferrera

Derrick Rose GQ '10

Derrick Rose GQ '10

MFCC doing "Research"