Wow. You are amazing!

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:-) Me or him?

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awww nice job, I definately like the after look:P, he single? *wink*

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See, now that's the remark of success right there... I'm waiting to see how many random women start hitting on him.

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Excellent work with the hair and beard. Retains the casual look but with a lighter feel and brings out the eyes and facial structure nicely. I don't care for the tie in the first set, especially not with that jacket, and I don't think the tie with unbuttoned collar look is a good idea. Not a big fan of the blue and green plaid blazer either, but the plaid shirts are fine.

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judging by comments, its looking like the loose tie with jeans and blazer is the most give and take look. That's fair. I never expected to please everyone.

The thing with the looseness of the tie and all is that its kind of messy, but also kinda preppy... kind of a mix between the geek world and the professional world, but I think a bit of a harder sale in the geek world. Anyway, my instructions for that particular outfit were that it was a business causual thing (depending on whether or not he was at a company that would allow him to wear jeans). I felt that buttoning the shirt and tightening the tie made him look like he actually was working, but in a relaxed environment, I think unbuttoning it makes him look a little less uptight.

The blue and green blazer was a hard sale for me. It looks very muted in photos, but its actually pretty damn vibrant in person. What's really distracting about it are the gold buttons. I believe I told him to never wear it with anything other than all black, because if he did, it just becomes really overpowering. But with the all black I like it. To me, it kind of says "date at semi-sophisticated restaurant" and I believe he and papertygre did in fact go to Soba last night to celebrate. I agree though it is kinda quirky. Most of the stuff we got him is. I kinda wanted to keep him that way. A lot of plaids or striped textures. Kind of out of place, but in a sophisticated and intentional way. Not the kind of stuff I could ever wear, but I feel like it works for him. I'll have to ask them later if he got whistled at or anything. :-)

Anyway, its all about the experimenting. We'll see what happens as he learns which stuff he is more or less comfortable in himself.

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What a difference. Good job.

Amazing what a good haircut and a neat shave can do isn't it? My only comment on the clothes is that I'd like the blue plaid jacket better with the jeans I think. The other jacket would look better with the dark pants. The blue jeans are too blue with the jacket he's wearing. However, the tie is great with those jeans. I don't know if he's got any interviews to do, but if he does, he should wear the outfit with the jacket and dark pants; looks very good.

Who knew who was hiding under all of that hair? Bravo!

I hope he's happy with the results. It turned out great. And he looks comfortable.

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I thought I was nuts for thinking "blue jeans too blue" but since you said it I don't feel bad commenting ;)

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I was just wondering what happened to this project. He looks great - very natural, and very much in his own element in those clothes, while being stylish.

You should really form a Pittsburgh Fab 5, as long as I'm invited along. And as long as we can be straight.

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natural and ... well ... "Kenn-like" were pretty much the goals I was aiming for. I think a lot of people thought that I might go out there and dress him like me. But he doesn't look like me, so that would have been wrong. I think this does a pretty good job of accentuating him.

Well, if there were a Pittsbugh Fab 5 (n'at) what would your specialty be?

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Astounding work! You cleaned him up without changing his essential look. Very nice. Kenn, it works!

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Thank you...

(as a long standing KGB, etc. member) I'm also curious as to what you personally think of the long coat. (I asked Derrick a similar question). One of the things that bothers me about Kenn wearing a trench coat is that despite the functionality, it just screams geeky CMU student. And really, its not all that fashionable. Especially for someone skinny. What I like about that coat is that it sort of has the "trench coat look" but its at a much more fashionable length, it makes him look taller, and it has a good visual texture to it (something that I have discovered is very important to clothing Kenn). I think it makes for a much more unique and appealing look. Opinions?

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Woo hoo! He looks so much more approachable and attractive from just the quick look at somebody I don't know. I'm loving the outfit with the grey pinstripe jacket. Of course, I'm a sucker for pin stripes... And I like the overcoat, which is still geeky, but looks good with the trimmed beard. Also, he has very nice eyes and you can see them, whereas before, you could only see HAIR. :) Great job, Mav!

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Thank you.

I think its best to see comments from people completely outside the situation who don't actually know Kenn at all, so that it truly is an honest first impression.

And thankyou for commenting on the coat. Its about time somone talked about that. I think that's one of the best things we got (for reasons discussed in answers to sk4p and mistergrumpy above. Pretty much for the reasons you said "still geeky, but much more appealing."

Anyway, thanx Jet.

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Wonderful!!! The haircut and beard trim are genious! He's got a great jaw line, and now you can see it!

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Good catches...

I think the haircut really helps bring out his eyes, and since it shows a lot more of his neck, it makes him look a lot taller and more appealing. The smaller beard also helps to show his neck, and more importantly defines a scrong jawline. I actually think his chin is rather round and smooth, so I didn't want to go with no facial hair. With what we've done instead, we've sort of used the beard to define a more angular and strong jaw. I think it comes across as quite handsome actually.

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Bravo. I love that the cute face hiding under all of that beard is now visible, and that the long hair was tamed instead of lost (also lending a bit to being able to see his face).

I'm also anti-tie-on-not-buttoned-shirt, but that's just me.

Most important is the added bit of confidence I can see on Kenn's face. Kudos to Mav and Kenn for trusting his crazy ass in this matter.

:)

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Another tie hater... ah well, can't please everyone all the time :-)

Yeah, I think the confidence does a lot for it. If you "know you look good" without looking arrogant about it, its going to create a much better affect. I think there was some initial shock, but past that, I think he was really getting used to the fact that "wow, I'm like hot and stuff now" and that's going to really increase the appeal. But also, yes the clothes and hair do look a lot more... umm...m I dunno... "respectable?" so I think its a lot easier to have that confidence. And if he gets results, it should build on that.

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that's so unbelievable! You did a super job! Kenn, you look super, I hope you like your new look b/c it looks awesome!

You look awesome in Blues, especially lighter blues, I like the light tops and dark bottems combo, it works really well! The hair is perfect and the facial hair really works well!! Bravo!

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Agreed... I think the light blues and the dark greens are very good for him. Also, as I've mentioned a few times before here, I also like the patterns for him. Hence all the paids and the pinstripes. Which light top and dark bottom are you referring to specifically?

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Mav r00l3z!!! Kenn wins! Ratha wins! (Although she'll have to beat away the CMU geek girls with a stick.)

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ah... she needs the excercise anyway... plus, you know... chick fight!!! ;-)

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BTW, it's the haircut and the shave. The clothes are fine, but the beard and split ends were hideous.

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yeah... the grooming did a lot in this case... and it really wasn't very expensive, either. I think it really did basically "make the look." But I don't want to underestimate the clothing either. Particularly the longer looser pants (his old jeans were not only too short, but too tight a cut given how skinny he is) and the textured clothing. Mike made a comment that essentially all I did was put him in some flannels but that for him that's a step in the right direction. I think that's a really important point. For most stuck in a rut kinda guys, you'd probably burn all their flannel and put them in something nicer, but in his specific case, I really really think it works for him. I think it gives him a relaxed look that works well for him. I particularly like it when mixed with the geeky Nintendo T-Shirt.

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Oh my gosh! WOW!

Kenn, I should have known there was a cute guy to go with that awesome brain. I applaud your willingness to update your style. You look fantastic. (I mean, honestly, there were a few pictures in there were I was like, "I'D HIT IT!" but only in that way that doesn't get me beaten up by Ratha.)

Mav- Thank you so much for seeing the style potential in my good friend. I want the world to get to know this guy, and you've put that in motion. Thank you, thank you.

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See Ratha, Jer was right... better go out and get a nice sized stick.

And really Kenn, to degenerate into utter crassness, what better compliment is there than "fuckable?" Unless of course, theadana the way you meant "I'd hit it" was an uppercut to the chin... but if so you are a bad bad lady... ;-)

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haha nice job
tell him i said hi.

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uh huh... see... He's like a rock star. High school girls are throwing their panties at him... ;-)

Thanx, Jess...

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The hair and beard definitely look better. Personally, I'm not a fan of the blue jeans, green plaid blazer, and tie combination, though. As has been mentioned previously the blue and the green just don't look right together, and as for the tie, well I'm just generally anti-necktie. :)

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You know... i hardly thought that that would be the questionable look. But maybe you have a good point. Maybe its the fact that ties are just kinda "formal" for people of our ilk. I like it because I think it allows him to express some character. Particularly in a work type setting, but hey... to each his/her own.

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Nicely done.

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thank you...

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Nice, nice job.

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thanx...

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holy shit, mav. that really just defies the limits of imagination. well done indeed.

and congrats, ken

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er, kenn.

and ratha too.

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Great job on the first pass - now what is he going to do with it? Has he gone through Beard Maintenance 101? Will he continue to shave and trim regularly? I'm sure time will tell, but hopefully he's encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the new look.

For me, the clean beard and hair not falling into his eyes is the selling point. He does have a nice face, no need to hide it. And a definite thumbs-up for keeping the quirky/geeky style. He's a good looking guy.

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Yeah, we talked a lot about hair and beard maintenance. And actually, believe it or not, he has really good hair. It was just the having grown so out of control for so long that was messing it up. The upkeep steps aren't all that bad, so I think he'll be fine.

I think the slightly long hair framing his face is really good for him. Particularly given that he has nice blue eyes and that he's going to have to wear glasses with them. I think the overall effect of the hair and beard is very nice.

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*golf clap*

Nicely done, Mav. Who's the next target?

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good question... I dunno... a few people have inquired. Its been suggested that I start charging. *shrug*

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I am very impressed at the results. He does have a great facial structure, now that we can all see it. I like the still-geeky-but-sophisticated-and-confident look. :)

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Yet another girl... yet another stick Ratha needs for the beating... :-) Thanx, Srah.

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WOW! He looks hot. You did an amazing job.

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thankyou... the feed back has been overwhelmingly positive. So I think we can consider this a success. I'm actually pretty astounded by the number of women who actually have used the term "HOT!" I think that says something in and of itself.

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on the cover of the new jcrew catalog is a dude wearing bright (orange) pants, a white shirt, a dark sportcoat, a loose tie, round toed shoes (w/ no laces, wtf). bottom middle of: http://www.jcrew.com/content/891/vieques/pr1.jhtml . anyway, mav, you're obviously in the know.

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I try to keep my fingers on the pulse of the nation, as it were...

yeah, I actually like the loose tie on him. It is very ummm... I dunno... modern... a bit preppy sure, but given the odd choices of color and pattern I think it gives a very relaxed and casual look. I think my mom has a point with the comments about wanting to see it with dressier pants, but hey... its a start...

Wheee... I could work for J.Crew... somehow I feel... uh... something...

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Wow. Just . . . wow.

Frankly, the clothes aren't really to my taste. But they compliment him pretty well. The hair and beard trim are definitely the kicker -- he looks like one of those young, savvy AI guys who do something stupefyingly brilliant and then get ripped after the conference and take notes for their next project on a cocktail napkin while ignoring the hottie grad student who's hitting on them. Well done.

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Frankly, the clothes aren't really to my taste. But they compliment him pretty well.

Same here... definitely not the kind of things I wear... but they work for him...

he looks like one of those young, savvy AI guys who do something stupefyingly brilliant and then get ripped after the conference and take notes for their next project on a cocktail napkin while ignoring the hottie grad student who's hitting on them.

Yeah, don't you just hate that guy? Actually, we were talking about that as kinda the "young professor or respectable grad school look" or maybe the "I'm the computer programmer who we don't mind letting the client talk to every once in a while." I think it works well.

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Wow, I am quite impressed. maybe later this year I could get you to do the same for me...

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Yeah, oddly, a line seems to be forming... I'm definitely going to have to start charging or something...

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