Wasabi Nights

Welcome to Wasabi Nights

My name is Lisa Bruckner, and I created this blog to offer modern recommendations to help men look their best.  Since I am half Japanese and tend to write late at night, I named the blog Wasabi Nights.

As a men's style expert and CEO of Hendricks Park, my mission is to make dressing well easy and fun for men who don't have time or interest in shopping.  Visit us at www.HendricksPark.com to see how it works.

Thank you for reading Wasabi Nights.  I welcome your questions and I will try to provide enlightening content in return. -Lisa

Are you wearing the wrong size clothes? Before and After Photos

Steve wanted to update his wardrobe and improve his style.  When we learned the sizes he had been buying and wearing, we understood why he didn't feel confident about his current style and wardrobe.

Steve had been buying clothes in the wrong size and fit for years.  He had built a wardrobe for a shorter man with a larger physique.  He made up for it by wearing thick, boxy, undershirts to fill up the extra room - for pants and shirts that were sometimes two sizes too big.

To demonstrate this point, we sent him clothing that was similar to what he already had and liked, but in the correct size and fit.  See the before and after photos to understand the difference it made.

The clothes make the man, but only if they fit the man.

Wearing the wrong size and fit for your body, can make even nice clothing look cheap and sloppy -regardless of how much money you spent on it.  

Thank you Steve for sharing your wardrobe makeover photos with us and for being such a great Hendricks Park client.  You look great!

("After" clothing -  shirt by Zachary Prell, jeans by Adriano Goldschmied, shoes by Auri, belt by Torino)

Sincerely,

Lisa 

Lisa Bruckner
Founder & CEO
Hendricks Park LLC 
Dressing Well Made Easy

How to Dress Well on the African Safari

Hendricks Park client Jeremy and his beautiful wife Jenny went on Safari in Tanzania this summer.  They shared this fantastic image with me (along with some amazing shots of lions, zebras and more).  Jeremy's outfit is both stylish and functional thanks to a slub cotton deconstructed zip polo and glenplaid canvas pants; both by Agave. 

-Lisa

Lisa Bruckner
CEO & Co-Founder Hendricks Park
Dressing Well Made Easy

If John Wayne Were a Belt... He'd be BAD.

Shoes. Belt. Confidence: The Style Triad.

These three things have the power to make or break any outfit. Nail each one, and welcome to the world of style. The first two often lead to the third, so make 'em good. Make 'em last. Make 'em BAD.

I've worked with Bill Adler Designs since I first launched my company, and I dare you to find brand with more masculine cool factor. Plus the craftsmanship is outstanding — which means you stand out among men.

By now, I'm convinced: If John Wayne were a belt, he'd be BAD.
Click here Now to find out why.

Enjoy!
— Lisa Bruckner, CEO and co-Founder Hendricks Park 

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Lonely on the Road? How to Meet Women When You're Traveling Alone

Being in a new city each week can be challenging and lonely for the single man.

It also has its own unique opportunities — if you know what to do. By popular request from many men we work with, I'm excited to feature five easy tips for all you single travelers from men’s dating and lifestyle coach, Marni of The Wing Girl Method.

Voted World’s Best Female Coach and featured on CNET.com, CNN.com (the list goes on), she definitely knows what she’s talking about. Enjoy!

— Lisa Bruckner, CEO and co-Founder Hendricks Park 

 

How to Meet Women When You're Traveling Alone — 5 Simple Steps

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Do You Dare Wear? How to "Step it Up" with Saddle Shoes

 

 Featuring Guest Author & Hendricks Park Men’s Style Expert Michelle Miller

As you may have noticed, saddle shoes are everywhere now...

...and as with any trend, we’re bound to see the good, the bad and the horrendously obnoxious. I recommend you stick with the good, like these ones from Cole Haan.  A man can really knock 'em dead with a classic style like these, even worn casually, and with the most basic items.

Not sure how to wear them — or what with?
Click here to see a great look — you probably already own!

Enjoy!
Lisa Bruckner, CEO and co-Founder Hendricks Park

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Do My Pants Fit? A "Good Fit" Guide for Men

When it comes to your pants, do you know what a good fit looks like?

If no, you're not alone. Most men really don't know how pants can and should fit, so many settle for "fits-ish." To the onlooker, this just looks sloppy. On the flip side, a great fit from waist down creates instant polish and class — and says "I know what I'm doing."

So what does a good fit look like, and how can you tell? Click here for a graphic guide.

Enjoy!

Best,
Lisa Bruckner, CEO and co-Founder Hendricks Park

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Best Wedding Wardrobes: From Proposal to Honeymoon

Shopping... for clothes? Probably the last thing a man wants to think about when planning his wedding.

Earlier this month, I shared a few tips for busy grooms in an article on my company's blog.  In it, I touched on Walker's story, a wonderful client I helped dress for his wedding, from proposal to honeymoon. It's so much fun to work with grooms like Walker, making it easy to dress well through this milestone in their lives — and saving them the time and hassle of shopping.

What did we do to help Walker look great, so he could focus on enjoying the important things? Click here to see his story!

Best,
Lisa Bruckner, CEO and co-Founder

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Have a wedding coming up — or know a groom-to-be?

Hendricks Park allows busy grooms to look their best on their wedding day — and all the events surrounding – without having to shop. Plus, there's NO fee for our service.

• You'll have your own Personal Style Expert, who meets with you live on video chat to learn about your wedding, style and budget in order to design your perfect outfit.
• Your Style Expert takes care of your whole outfit from head to toe, or just the specific items you need.
• Items are shipped directly to you, with FREE shipping and easy returns.
• Items for your groomsmen can be shipped separately to each man. Easy.

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AURI: Quite Possibly the Coolest Men's Sneakers Ever

Some things are just ridiculously cool...

Like James Bond, the Ferrarri F50...  and comfortable, ultra-stylish sneakers with NASA technology. When it comes to shoes, I might literally be the planet's pickiest buyer – but AURI Footwear was love at first sight for me and my entire team. 

This ground-breaking "fashion lab" from Laguna, California is fusing old-world craftsmanship with cutting-edge performance — and the latest in NASA-grade material engineering.

What does that mean for you — and why I recommend these shoes? Click here now to find out.

Best,
Lisa & the Hendricks Park Team

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How to be Romantic — 3 Steps Inside a Woman's Mind

 

Featuring Guest Author & Hendricks Park Men’s Style Expert Michelle Miller

Are women high-maintenance?  Well, yes... but not in the way you might think.

When men think "high maintenance," they often think of expensive dinners and gifts. And while these things are flattering for women, the truth is: the money isn't what's necessary.

So what's the key to really knocking her socks off? Try incorporating three ideas into your next romantic evening and see what happens. Click here now to find out what they are!

As you'll see: We're a lot easier to please than you might think. Enjoy!

— Michelle Miller, Men's Style Expert, Writer, Traveler and Healthy Lifestyle Specialist

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How To: Layer Clothing — Easy Style Tips for Men

Featuring Guest Author and New York style writer, Dustin Enrique Larsen of Apple to Apple.

There are many things a man can do to be "stylish," but when it comes to truly expressing your own sense of style, the key concept to embrace is layering. Incorporating layering into your everyday routine has a multitude of benefits.

Layering... 

• ...provides an unlimited number of ensemble combinations — especially when you take a “layering approach” when purchasing new items to add to your existing wardrobe.

• ...gives you numerous opportunities to experiment and show off your own personal style.

• ...allows you to be prepared no matter what the weather or occasion.

How to do it

To truly reap the benefits of layering, follow what I call the “The Three’s Company Rule.” Click here to find out how!