With graduations rolling around, you're probably looking for something special for the grad in your family. Or maybe you're just looking for something to wear to one of those dressier summer parties.

Christopher Fischer Cashmere has been creating great cashmere clothing and accessories for guys for over 25 years. Christopher even says he “lives, dreams, eats, and sleeps cashmere.” Now with a designer that immersed in his designs, you can definitely trust that he knows his stuff.

The styles below will take you from a picnic with the girlfriend to a night out with the guys. So if you need a clue as to what to wear, check the blurbs for some simple ideas.

Stewart Crew Neck in Sparkler
100% Cashmere
$215.00
Where to Wear – Wear it to work because it’s a great ...There's more

Our buddies at Dave and Thomas found this ridiculous, gotta-have Hangover t-shirt featuring Baby Carlos snug in his carrier and rockin the shades.

Good practice until you're qualified to be taking care of a baby. (Tip: watch out for car doors.)

Click here for info on where to get it.

[Note: Gina, your new wingchick, dispenses some words of wisdom to help you look right on a first date. And ensure they'll be a second.

Because sometimes you just need a girl's perspective...]

Ever hear of the expression a picture is worth a thousand words? Well a first date is a picture that gets left in our minds as soon as we leave you that night. And I’ve got ways to make sure those thousand words include: "sex", "tight ass", "nice chest", and "I hope you’ve got a spare toothbrush!" And it all starts with what you're wearing.

Show up looking like you just came from an IT meeting or a game of half court at the gym, and your chances slim down. Pick us up looking sharp and put together, and our thoughts turn towards how that shirt will look on us while making you coffee the next morning.

1 - The Shirt
Picking a first date shirt is tricky and depends on your individual style. Solids or a pinstripe always work. And are always sexy. The jury has yet to make a unanimous verdict on plaid, but I’m going to say leave it at home just to be safe.

2 - Size Matters
Whether you’ve got on a nice t-shirt or a fancy button down, always make sure it fits right. A lot of guys have a habit of wearing their shirts too long, which looks sloppy, or too short which can result in belly peek. Not ideal if you're not rocking a six pack.

3 - Good Jeans
Just like shirts, your jeans shouldn’t be too tight. Moose knuckle is not a good first date look. Actually it's not a good ANY date look. Wearing nice loose fitting jeans with the low cut waist, can ...There's more

Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Cufflinks? Really? This is the best you can do?

Indeed, there’s nothing new about purchasing a set of cufflinks for dad, or the recent grad. And at first glance, these sport cufflinks appear to be nothing more than a kitschy accessory designed to profess an undying love for a favorite sport. You can probably see these being tossed into the drawer next to the “Chicks Dig the Long Ball” t-shirt from last year.

But look closer and you’ll quickly realize that what separates these from others is that they’re crafted from actual pieces of the game.

The Authentic Basketball Cufflinks are made from an actual pro-level basketball.

The Authentic Baseball Stitches Cufflinks include pieces of game-used baseballs - scuffs, bruises and all — the type of ball that dad once took out three guys to catch for you.

And the Authentic Baseball Stadium Seat Cufflinks are crafted using the seats of some of the most iconic ballparks around the nation. (Obviously they are limited editions, and come with a certificate of authenticity.)

So, unless you plan to poach your seat from Wrigley and throw a bow on it, this is the best sports memorabilia you’re going to give dad this season.

These cufflinks won’t simply force him to begrudgingly buy a French Cuff shirt, they’ll provide him a timeless slice of history - capturing a small, genuine piece of his favorite game. That’s a gift that he’ll truly appreciate.

www.spoonsisters.com for pricing and availability

[Note: This is the first piece, of many, written by our new Style Editor, Gabrielle Nicole Pharms. She'll be giving you up to date info on the latest looks and must-have styles for the office, nights out, and play. Because we outgrew Garanamals years ago...]

An NBA Playoff-like buzz described the vibe of the audience at La Venue in West Chelsea. But they were here for fashion, not dunks.

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award winners, Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos, definitely brought their A-game for their classically fashion-forward spring/summer 2009 collection for guys.

S & H are known for their classy uptown pieces. They create menswear with a tailored mentality but also create casual clothing with a relaxed, yet very put-together aesthetic. The summer assortment was chock full of the staples S & H are celebrated for, yet, a dash of edge was thrown in for that extra needed touch.

Guys: Think Buddy Holly meets Jay Gatsby’s brother from California. The motif of the show can be wrapped up in three looks... looks you can adopt for yourself for work or weekend:

Well Suited for Work
Nothing looks better than seeing a man in a well tailored suit. For the summer, opt for suits that are made with light weight fabric such as linen or seersucker.

A skinny tie gives your suit a more modern and stylish appeal. Also notable is the more tapered fit in the leg of the pant – but beware, this fit is not made for the physique of every guy and it certainly can turn into a pinched leg disaster. Not feeling the skinny leg? Stick to the classics.

Black Out
Summer is party time! Summer hours for work and must see concerts at night. Black is a BOLD statement. Go head to toe with a black tee and black denim or tuxedo pants. Make it work-ready with a skinny belt and square toed shoes. Make it ready for a date with the night with a chunky belt buckle and Nike SB kicks.

The California Prep
White button downs + Khaki shorts + Trench to avoid being drenched by rain (a buzz kill when you have to work in the city) = classic summer staples. Even if preppy is not for you, punk up these classics with Converse and gnarly Wayfarers’.
[BG note: Those shorts are looking awfully short. Remind me to ask Gabrielle if we're going to be subjected to more Guy Thigh from now on...]

Style does not need to be forced. If something doesn't suit your personality and yet you wear it anyway, it will show up on your attitude whether you believe it or not. Translation: Love your girlfriend, but don’t let her dress you up in something you are not.

Gabrielle Nicole Pharms is the femme fatale that gives you guys the skinny on everything fashion and all things extreme.

There's something classic about a product that doesn’t stray too far from its beginnings. No matter what the "current style." Think Porsche 911. Think Rolex. Think Donald Trump's hair.

Onitsuka Tiger is the classic running shoe from Asics. Started in 1949 and worn by the 1968 Olympians in Mexico, it's tiger-striped look (developed by founder Kihachiro Onitsuka... hence the name), hasn't changed much over the years. And we're ok with that.

The newest line - featuring Zodiac, Spring-Summer, and tokidoki - offers a ridiculous selection of colors and styles that'll satisfy any shoe junkie. Zodiac features a design for each of the 12 animals in the Japanese Zodiac, while tokidoki is a collaboration with Italian designer Simone Legno.

Loaded with low-tops, high-tops, and slip-ons, the Tigers can match up with anything you're wearing. For a timeless look. Not so much with those Air Force Ones.

www.asics.com

Ashton Kutcher, the guy who made trucker hats the big fashion necessity a few years back (yeah, thanks for that Ashton), is on a new mission. According to his Twitter feed, Kutcher wants to bring the ascot back.

The ascot. That bastard child of the dickie and the necktie.

That loose-fitting silk neck accessory typically worn by the strange little old guy in your building with the four cats and a penchant for Earl Grey tea... by Thurston Howell III... and by Paul Lynde on the old Hollywood Squares.

Not exactly the guys I'm looking to for fashion sense.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for retro. Justin Timberlake brought back the vest and fedora. Sinatra wore a vest. He made the fedora iconic. I'm in.

But until someone can show me a picture of Sinatra in an ascot, (pre bloated-with-a-toupee days), I can't get behind ya on this one, Ashton.

You do realize that before your dad got ground down by 30-40 years of work, marriage and bailing your ass out of trouble, he was the man. He did the same stuff we do now, like get drunk, try to pick up some strange on a Saturday night, and give out embarrassing nicknames.

And somewhere there are pictures that document all that. Find them, and you and dad... and anyone else in the pic... could win a trip to Chicago for a "Weekend of Manliness."

Here's the deal: Canadian Club has been running their "Damn Right Your Dad Drank It" ad campaign featuring old school photos of real dads rocking some CC spirit. (See the pics above.) And they want to find the next star for the campaign. Which might be your dad. So they are running a search contest with Thrillist, that ends on April 26th.

Search through those old photo albums your mom kept and see what you can find. They're looking for "classic masculinity" (think mustaches and sideburns), 60's and 70's style, in authentic photos. (No Photoshopping.)

The headline the pic should fit is "Your Dad Hasn't Told You Everything." (Which is true, but that doesn't mean we want to hear everything.) At least give him a chance to relive the glory days.

For contest details, head to www.canadianclubcontest.com

If you're lucky enough to score a job interview, you're going to want to be wearing a tie. Even if it's for a job that requires you to wear a name tag, or where Casual Friday is the norm. And if the only ties you've got in your closet have piano keys or cartoon characters on them, you gonna want to update your tie selection.

To do that, without breaking what little bank you have left, go to TheTieBar.com. They've got a collection of hundreds of 100% silk ties, in a variety of colors, patterns and even widths, for just $15. Not cheap, crappy designs either. We're talking current styles, current designs. And you can grab any tie, any style, for fifteen bucks. Less than you'll spend on a couple of those appletinis your girl likes to drink. And they'll even ship them to you for a flat rate of $5.99.

So you can tie one on during the week, for a lot less that you spend to tie one on over the weekend.

$15
www.thetiebar.com

Harking back to a simpler time - when your 401K actually had money in it, Banker was a respected profession, and your house had something called "equity" - General Mills has rolled out retro designs on the boxes of its most popular cereals.

You can forget the current mess you're in, and sit down for a hearty bowl of Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs or Trix, sporting box designs from when you were a kid. And your biggest worry was trading baseball cards, not trading sinking stocks.

And in true old-school marketing style, send in five UPC codes from the cereal boxes and General Mills will send you a vintage cereal logo tee. Just go to www.cerealwear.com for info. And if the economy has really got you down, and you can't spring for the $20 for five boxes of Cocoa Puffs, you can send them $5 and they'll send you a shirt.