Trish Christoffersen

Trish Christoffersen Men in Black Protecting the Earth from the Scum of the Universe What is scum anyway? And why did we think that men wearing all black were qualified to protect us from it? I am not, nor have I ever been, a man, and yet I wanted to be one of them; my brother wanted to be one of them. We wanted to wear the look, we wanted to be cool; we both wanted a Pug named Frank. Probably to the delight of our parents, neither of us ever achieved any of those goals. However, I found some really amazing products to help my brother have at least part of his dream. (And since I get to sit near Archie the Pug, I’ve pretty much achieved part of my dream as well!) Check out these must-have summer accessories for the well-dressed alien catcher. I mean gentleman! Guess This watch looks like it could contact other universes with all the knobs and dials it possesses! Guess has been around for 36 years and has no plans to slow down. The U0971G1 has perforated straps, giving it an otherworldly look. It comes with a stainless steel case to store it, is water resistant and keeps your time down to the second. One of the perks to this watch is that it would be perfect for a woman too. http://www.zappos.com/p/guess-u0971g1-black-gunmetal/product/-/color/3925 Steve Madden Steve Madden has been a trendsetter in the fashion footwear industry since 1990. And this shoe is one of my favorites. The Steve Madden Jumboe is stylish enough to look like a high-priced wing-tip, yet affordable enough to send to my brother for his birthday. The upper is made of genuine leather and the extra detail in the textured synthetic inlays make this a perfect Men in Black shoe. The lace-up front has metal eyelets, adding a touch of flair. It has a wing-tip toe and full brogue detail with a man-made 2 ¼ inch heel. http://www.zappos.com/p/steve-madden-jumboe-light-grey/product/-/color/6700 Coach Government agents, spies, brothers, fathers and grandfathers will all find this Coach Hudson 5 bag functional, stylish and unforgettable. It’s a pared down version of a traditional briefcase, with the utmost attention to form and function. It’s made out of durable crossgrain leather, flat handles and a wide shoulder strap you can use as you’re running to catch the bad guys. Inside there’s maximum space for your laptop or tablet and interior pockets will hold your valuables. Or Frank’s water dish because even alien Pugs get thirsty! http://www.zappos.com/p/coach-hudson-5-bag-silver-black/product/-/color/2500 Trish Christoffersen Goorin Brothers I am well aware that the Men in Black guys didn’t wear Fedoras, but growing up with a Dad that worked for the government, I always saw him wearing one. I thought it would be totally appropriate to add one to the checklist. Besides, check this Killian hat out! Perfect for the summertime, it’s lightweight and has a contrasting hatband and trim. Made of 100% paper straw, you will be glad you decided to add one to your outfit. http://www.zappos.com/p/goorin-brothers-killian-black/product/-/color/3 Ray-Ban No Men in Black wanna-bes would be worth their salt if they didn’t include a pair of upscale, polarized Ray-Ban shades. These babies absorb 100% of all UV and even some blue light. The nosepads are adjustable and the glasses come with a case. Just slip those babies in their case when they aren’t on your face so you don’t get those pesky scratches on them. And if you don’t have perfect vision, these sunglasses are prescription ready! These Ray-Bans may not protect you from memory-erasing neuralyzers but the durable acetate frames are sure to add style to your wardrobe regardless of who you encounter! http://www.zappos.com/p/ray-ban-0rb4264-polarized-58mm-havana-purplemirror/product/-/color/674738 My brother and I may not be Men in Black material, but thanks to these great accessories, I can put my brother one-step closer to looking the part. Come on Frank/Archie, we have planets to save and aliens to discover!