Hair and shoes will be the first two things ladies look at when they see a man. "What an odd combination!" you might think. But is it, really? From top to bottom, a man's gotta be decked out just the right way from head to foot. Attending a Coheed & Cambria show and hitting a city bar with some great guys last weekend was the perfect place to conduct our research. Peeling our eyes for the best shoes and hair in the place, we were far from disappointed by our findings.
Jill: Everyone could take lessons from Claudio Sanchez, lead singer of Coheed. His hair's so crazy and unmanageably curly, it's irresistible. And while rocking out, the headband he put on to allow him to play guitar with his tongue nearly knocked us to our knees. What is it about the wild 'dos? Something about his luxurious locks says, "My hair is so wild that I must to be wild in bed." And we totally dig that. Plus a nice fluffy head of hair is, at its base form, a conversation starter. And that's always a plus. Do you want to be that guy with the bowl haircut? Totally forgettable. The crazier hair, the more likely you are to get second glances from gals like myself.
Another great head of hair belongs to Anthony Green (lead singer of Circa Survive, who opened for Coheed). His beautiful mop, flopping about recklessly while screaming out my favorite lyrics, slightly reminiscent of Kurt Cobain... it should almost be illegal. Shoulder length and slightly greasy, it left me in a trance when his head flung to the side to reveal a gem: a slight buzz up the side of his head. You gotta mix it up with the a little hardcore. Extra points if it isn't immediately visible. Always leave 'em with something more behind the scenes.
Jill: Everyone could take lessons from Claudio Sanchez, lead singer of Coheed. His hair's so crazy and unmanageably curly, it's irresistible. And while rocking out, the headband he put on to allow him to play guitar with his tongue nearly knocked us to our knees. What is it about the wild 'dos? Something about his luxurious locks says, "My hair is so wild that I must to be wild in bed." And we totally dig that. Plus a nice fluffy head of hair is, at its base form, a conversation starter. And that's always a plus. Do you want to be that guy with the bowl haircut? Totally forgettable. The crazier hair, the more likely you are to get second glances from gals like myself. Another great head of hair belongs to Anthony Green (lead singer of Circa Survive, who opened for Coheed). His beautiful mop, flopping about recklessly while screaming out my favorite lyrics, slightly reminiscent of Kurt Cobain... it should almost be illegal. Shoulder length and slightly greasy, it left me in a trance when his head flung to the side to reveal a gem: a slight buzz up the side of his head. You gotta mix it up with the a little hardcore. Extra points if it isn't immediately visible. Always leave 'em with something more behind the scenes.
Even though he's sort of a douche bag, Lenny Kravitz has had some sweet hair history. Dare I even mention John Stamos?
Ok, so you don't have curly hair, and you don't feel like taking the clippers up the side of the head. That's fine, long hair will do just as well. Just please don't make the awful mistake of letting it grow into a mullet. Also, don't make it more beautiful than ours. Don't straighten it, unless you want to be made fun of incessantly. If you try too hard, it sorts of negates the whole bad-ass persona you're trying to convey. And do wash it once in a while.
Erica: How many times have I walked up to a guy that just happens to be a stranger so I could feel his hair? Lots. Classic Erica move. Guys, you know you love when we scratch your head after a long day, so give us something we love to look at and feel - good hair. Long, scruffy hair around a beautiful beard screams, "I am a man." A girl knows hair is one of her best assets, throwing it around on the dance floor, getting caught in her lip gloss. There is just something sexy about hair. So get it right!A few things first. Make sure your hair is healthy. Get a trim once in a while. But don't go every three weeks. That's just weird, unnecessary, and more feminine than a girly-girl. Don't fuss over your hair. Intentionally get a cut that works with your natural texture, so you don't have to spend time (or money) glopping product on it. Brushing after a shower is plenty good. A secret tip for frizzy hair: throw a hat on until your wet hair dries so it's under control. I like a trucker hat, beanie, or a good baseball cap. And go with your true hair color. A little fun bleaching is good once in a while (i.e. Claudio), but don't get frosted tips (i.e. Lance Bass). It just sends us all the wrong signals. Girls like Jill and I happen to prefer longer hair on dudes because it says that he doesn't care too much. But hair can be cut short in a way that says the same thing. The boys we hung out with in the city sure know how to pull off a short cut. Even if you have long hair, there's still a time in life for a chop. A job interview, a cousin's wedding, great uncle's funeral, or just a simple need for change are all acceptable reasons to loose some inches. But a forewarning, we may not be so tempted to give you that head scratch.
So work with what you got. Remember that hair is one of the suggestive subtleties that is either hit or miss. If you're really having trouble, ask a friend that's a girl to help you get on track. And if that is a disaster... e-mail us.Honorable mention: Seth "Jew fro" Rogen
Jill: Shoes are a necessary part of everyday life. Why settle for some lame K-Swiss kicks when you can totally rock some bitchin' New Balances? The more vintage looking, the better. Still stomping around in Freddy Krueger's black work boots when you could be prowling about in some sweet pair of Converse? Just know... girls like us totally judge on the basis of shoes. If you wear clogs, snakeskin shoes, cowboy boots or dad sandals, you're lame. Comfort is obviously key, but think about style. Some awesome Nike high-tops in weird colors would suit my fancy any day. I'll take skater shoes or some Vans. I'm tired of seeing guys walking around in shoes they should either be wearing to the gym or to cut the grass in. Seriously? Get real. 
Erica: You wouldn't be surprised to know that I own about 20 pairs of shoes. This is a bold statement, but I can tell the exact type of person you are just by looking at your shoes. Uptight, laid back, honest, hoity-toity, hiding a certain insecurity, active, lazy, gay, or straight... easy.I don't know why, but I just like when a guy has a favorite type of shoe and gets that same kind every time he wears through another set. It says, "I know what I like and I'll spend what I have to in order to keep my feet happy." And hopefully he does just that when it comes to keeping his woman happy. A pair of low-top Chuck Taylor All Stars just give me a big, bright green light. Puma, DC, vintage Adidas, Clarks, Vans... you get the idea. Stay away from Crocs, Birkenstock, Lugz, Sketchers, Diesel, Marc Ecko... you get that idea too.
Some of you might be saying, "Shoes are just there so we don't look Amish." Well come on. Your feet carry your entire body. If you aren't willing to spend the dough on a good pair, then I, and most women, are not interested. What are your shoes saying?
"I think I'm prettier than you."
"I was an athlete a long time ago."
"There's walking shoes and there's running shoes. These are napping shoes."
We would like to thank Coheed, Circa, not Torche (Tort), Dan Andy Jordan John Ryan, Danny the busboy at Danny's, and the city of Chicago for a wonderful weekend.
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