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Celebrity Dad Style: Matthew McConaughey

It’s Father’s Day tomorrow so I thought to focus this article on one celebrity dad’s star style; my subject – Matthew McConaughey.

Like Brad Pitt, Matt seems like a really cool Dad. And like Brad Pitt, he seems to have his own style goin’ on that’s quite hard to miss. He was spotted last March bringing his son Levi to the Zoo and I couldn’t help but notice the way he was dressed.

Matthew McConaughey and son Levi (March 9, 2010)

Apart from looking stylish in the hat, he also had on a scarf and a jacket to dress up his casual red T-shirt and jeans look. Not a bad touch coming from a guy. What do you think of Matthew’s street style? Like it? I do too.

If you’re digging Matt’s look, here’s how you can make it your own:

From top left (clockwise): Ben Sherman Calzaghe Coat, on sale for US$179; Brooks Transport T, on sale for US$14; Brixton Codger Cap, on sale for US$15; Jean Paul Gaultier Argyle Scarf, on sale for US$134;  7 For All Mankind Relaxed in Bellemont Jeans, on sale for US$79; Florsheim Decatur Oxfords, on sale for US$63;  Diesel Woven Stroll Messenger, on sale for US$156

(items above can be purchased from 6pm.com)

Orlando Bloom is a Stud in a Scarf

I love Orlando Bloom to the bone. The first time I saw him was as Legolas, and being a Lord of the Rings fan, I was immediately smitten with the character and the actor who fit the role perfectly.

For those who keep a watchful eye on him, you may notice how he often wears a scarf around his neck.

Orlando Bloom (LAX, March 2010)

Orlando Bloom (Jan 2010)

Orlando Bloom (Nov. 30, 2009)

Orlando Bloom (Nov. 25, 2009)

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr

Some actually think he looks silly in it, especially when it does not go well with the outfit – case in point, the picture of him above with Miranda Kerr. But not many people know that he wears it more for function rather than fashion.

As a daredevil, Orlando fell off a roof (about three stories high) when he was young and they had to fix his back and put a steel rod in it. It was an accident that almost put him in a wheelchair, but thanks to God and science, he was able to walk again.

With that steel rod in his back, he is more sensitive to cold temperature; so to keep himself warm, he puts a scarf around his neck.

So although on certain occasions, the scarf may not be the best accessory for him to wear, he still looks handsome and beautiful as he is without it. Well, at least, to me he is.

On another note, let’s learn from Orlando. A scarf is a great accessory to use for keeping warm. In fact, it is a good alternative to the light sweater. And you don’t have to wear it all the time, only when you need to.

Besides, a good piece of scarf always gives your look an immediate upgrade. So it is always best to invest in a few pieces.

If you want to gift your special man with something useful – give him a scarf. Here are some options for you to choose from:

Diesel Stendies Scarf, US$65

Jean Paul Gaultier Argyle Scarf, on sale for US$150 from US$245 (6pm.com)

Fossil Tucker Stripe Scarf, US$45

Bikkembergs SA09, on sale for US$73 from US$110 (6pm.com)