Facebook is for the vain, glorifying self promoters who want everyone to know just how special they are via cyberspace. LOL, jk, lmfao, smh, lls, jkjk, omg, but every jest has an ounce of truth.

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Some people that graze this social network just get on our nerves and we wonder why. Is it because we really don’t want to know that much about someone whom we haven’t seen in eight years? Or is it the ruthless pseudo-farming, gaming, and obscure requests that fill our inbox daily?

Will you feed my chickens? Lend a nail for my barn? Harvest my crops?

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We are all guilty of being an annoying “friend” on facebook, flaunting our victories, rarely posting our defeats, and only posting the best pictures of ourselves, making sure our profile hides the semi-belly you’ve grown since highschool that is not, (I repeat, is not) a baby bump, and probably just the result of beer binges or frequent happy hours where you’ve gotten a little too happy, you beer monster, you…

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Let’s start with things we love:

1. Contrary to popular opinion, we DO like good news and pretty pictures. If you just won the lottery, we want to know, so we can call and “catch up.” If you are suddenly a raging beauty when, ten years ago, we couldn’t stand to look at you…we want to know! (Again, so we can “catch up”… and see if you are single). So if you now resemble Venus, by all means, send us a message…or give us a poke.

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2. We love it when you post something interesting/educational/inspiring. Anything from the New York Times normally counts as pretty cool, not only because of the material, but we don’t even have to do the research ourselves for the latest breaking news in the science world. Yes, I’d like to know what’s going on in Egypt right now and what the President said in his speech last night…

3. Music videos from artists we’ve never heard of (so we can go illegally download the song immediately) or practically any video that makes us laugh, giggle, think, reminisce, etc. Just please, don’t go posting ten videos a day because then it’s just…obnoxious.

Cool music is always welcome. Like this awesome song by The Knife:

Things we don’t like

1. Leave the relationship drama for the bedroom…or the front door, or the mall. Not on an abstract wall that people view and can comment on. Just please.

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2. This might have come up in another blog, but I have to reiterate: GRAMMAR. It’s so sad to see that someone, whom you’ve admired or somewhat liked (even as a friend) doesn’t know the difference between “to” and “too” and “their, there, they’re” and countless other grammatical errors that swamp this elicit site. You are judged. Not by your pictures, but by your words. Chose carefully friends. Poke j/k lmfao omg jkjkjkjk…really.

3. Bathroom pictures. Oh geesh, if you don’t have friends to take your picture, at least stand in front of something interesting, instead of a doorway with a mirror reflecting your hemorrhoid cream and toilet bowl. We do not want to see the contents of your bathroom and you shouldn’t be taking your phone in the bathroom anyways: germ central. Just nasty.

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4. Posts about what YOU ARE EATING. People do not care, nor do they like to read, about the contents of your diet. it’s just plain ridiculous. “Mmm, eating Chipotle.” “Grubbing on some chocolate cake” “Taco bell for lunch. nom nom”

Hamburger Sandwich Cufflinks: you know you’re hungry…

If you post this kind of stuff, restaurant chains should start paying you for advertising. And not to mention it makes others hungry, specifically me.

1. Style Icon Number 1: Tom Waits

Known for his raspy, deep voice, which has been described by critic Daniel Durchholz as sounding “like it was soaked in a vat of bourbon, left hanging in the smokehouse for a few months, and then taken outside and run over with a car,” Tom Waits is an iconic singer, actor, and composer. He always plays these seedy, shady characters in films such as “Down By Law” and Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” but is also known for his immense cult following:

Tom Waits, Photo by Henry Dlitz

Tom has been a trend setter for years, especially for Brooklyn Hipsters, with his cigarettes, whiskey, old beaten hats, and worn suit jackets. He is experimental in both his music and his fashion choices. Waits recorded Small Change (1976), which is more lyrically cynical and pessimistic than his previous albums, l with many songs such as “The Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me) (An Evening With Pete King)” and “Bad Liver and a Broken Heart (In Lowell)”.

Tom Waits, Photo by Adrian Boot

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In response to the heavy drinking that ensued while making the album Small Change, Waits said that he “tried to resolve a few things as far as this cocktail lounge, maudlin, crying-in-your-beer image that I have. There ain’t nothin’ funny about a drunk [...] I was really starting to believe that there was something amusing and wonderfully American about being a drunk. I ended up telling myself to cut that shit out.”

Tom Waits, Photo by Danny Clinch

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Style Icon Number 2: Al Pachino

Al is best known for his horrifying role in Scarface as Tony Montana and Micheal Corleone in The Godfather Trilogy. He showed a much softer side in Frankie and Johnny, alongside his former co-star in Scarface, the beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer. Throughout the years, we’ve seen Pacino evolve as an actor, taking on the best of roles and giving it his all. Trained as a Method Actor, under the guidance of the famed Lee Strasberg, Pacino developed a passionate intensity in just about every role he played.

Photo of a younger Al Pacino

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A native New Yorker, Pacino dropped out of school at 17, and took on a series of mundane jobs in order to pay for his acting classes. At the Actor’s Studio, Pacino studied method acting, which is a phrase that loosely refers to a family of techniques by which actors try to create in themselves the thoughts and emotions of their characters in an effort to develop lifelike performances.

Al Pacino, playing Tony Montana, in Scarface

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Director Francis Ford Coppola took a risk in casting the relatively unknown Pacino in The Godfather, yet Pacino’s acting earned him an Academy Award Nomination, which he boycotted because of his anger at being labeled a “Supporting Actor.”

Al Pachino (Michael Corleone)

So “Say hello to my little friend…” with these Pistol Cufflinks:

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Throughout all of his films, the man has a certain simple, yet poignant style that we all secretly admire. Women love him and men want to be him. He has played those dominant character types that men around the world wanted to imitate, and they loyally re-played their favorite scenes on VCRs at home, reenacting many famous lines and scenes.

Michael Corleone, and his transformation

The fascination with the mafia/mob world had become exponential after Pacino’s performances. He brought the underworld and grime of Mafia life out in the open, added a touch of sophistication and swagger; namely he glamorized the life of a mobster- something no one else could do.

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Al Pacino in NYC (1992) Photograph by Herb Ritts

Stay tuned folks for more icons..

Bob Dylan has been a style icon since, well, the day he was born. He is the epitome of an artist, constantly evolving in his musical style, and never looking back. He is known for his lyrical, poignant poetry, paintings, and drawings as well as his music. His autobiography, “The Chronicles,” has sold millions, and spent 19 long weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list for non-fiction.

Bob Dylan’s famous hits, like Tangled up in Blue, Blowin’ in the Wind, Tamborine Man, Just Like a Women, Don’t Think Twice, I’m not There, A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall, and so, so many more, have made their way into our lives over the years, and we have adapted them as a part of our “life soundtracks.”

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Most of us have poignant memories attached to these tunes, replay them over on our ipods,  and every time we listen we find something new, something different, something that reminds of us of so many yesterdays. In short, his music has a power that is continuous, ephemeral, and yet lasting. It lingers in our ears, weighs over us like a rolling stone, all while the times are a-changing.

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And when he switched over to the electric guitar, it caused a big scandal. People frantically asking, or booing, “Is he forgetting his roots? Is he leaving folk music behind? Is he caving in for corporate America?” No, the music only evolved and so did the man.

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Influenced by the poetry of the Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, Bob’s writings focused on oppression, the American dream, war, love, despair, protest, and spirituality. The Pulitzer Prize jury in 2008 awarded him a special citation for what they called his profound impact on popular music and American culture, “marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power.” Frankly, the man is a musical force and poetic genius.

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He is one of the only true voices we’ve had to represent the true American spirit. He fought through music, cried through music, celebrated through music, lived through music; all this accumulating to an giant American force, using only that strange voice of his, raspy and electrifying, and a guitar, piano, and/or harmonica.

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Now Mr. Dylan, with all his revolutionary success, concentrates on his own personal spiritual journey, and occasionally makes trips to his son’s school to play some guitar and sing for the children. They all stare and wonder who the hell this strange, rough looking man is in their perfect classroom, banging out chords and belting out lullabys…asking their teachers afterward, “Who is that guy?” If they only knew…

Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys finally tied the knot and welcomed a new addition to their family this week: little baby Egypt Daoud Dean. We’re hoping the baby will be a musical genius like their parents, but only time will tell.

Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Welcome Baby Boy

Romance is in the air—or haven’t you noticed? It seems everyone is tying the knot and making babies this season.    Maybe the stars   are aligning in some mysterious, matrimonial way; or maybe Venus is up there waving magical wands to bring about some extra love to the world, because we sure need it. Show your love for your significant other with these Stunning Love Knot Cufflinks:

Love Knot Cufflinks

But for all the working parents out there, we know how hard it can be to leave your kids during the work day. Locket cufflinks are a great way to show your love for your family and carry around a picture of that little bundle of joy. And it’s a much more unique than that dusty framed photograph sitting on your paper cluttered desk at work. Personalize your outfit with with an engravable cufflink like this one:

Vermeil Locket Cufflinks

These Vermeil Locket cufflinks are plated with 24-karat gold and can be engraved with almost any word, phrase or number. We offer many engraving font styles and sizes to add that extra personal touch to your sleeve. Of course, tucked discretly inside could hold a picture of your beloved. Carry the ones you love with you, wherever you go.

Weekly Tip: these cufflinks are not only a elegant piece of gold jewelry, but they can discreetly enclose a picture of that “someone special” you’re not quite ready to show the world yet…just saying

And who says children are too young for cufflinks? There will always be some formal occasion your little boy will attend, whether it be a wedding, a formal dinner, or kindergarten graduation ceremony. Think about how adorable your little man would look this pair of Superman Cufflinks:

Superman Cufflinks

And for little baby Egypt, we have the perfect cufflink for the stunning, stylish baby he is bound to be:

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Congratulations Alicia and Swizz! We hope to see Egypt rocking one of our “child friendly” cufflinks once he’s out of onesies and diapers. And for the rest of you lovers, isn’t there an anniversary coming up that you’re supposed to plan for? If so, we’ve got you covered.

Katie Holmes was just a young girl when Tom Cruise starred in “Risky Business,” where he showed the world his dancing skills (if you could call it that) and barely- there tighty-whities. We’re thinking Kat fell in love the “old Cruise,” the dreamy man-child of the 80′s–not the Scientology thumping, couch hopping, modern day Tom we know today.

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise at recent charity event in Holywood.

But let’s face it, the young Tom dancing around a living room to “Old Time Rock and Roll” in Risky Business is a classic scene, one that will continue to remind us of the good ole days of his sanity.

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The scene not only featured a great actor in his prime, but also represents classic music. You know that kind of music that everyone in the bar will sing along to? The kind of music that brings people together, makes friends out of enemies, and might even contribute to a little embarrassing karaoke (think: Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing.” You know you’ve been that person before). And there’s nothing wrong with acting a little crazy to the rhythm of a favorite bar song, the kind of song that makes your voice sound a little better after a few drinks…

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Humans have a natural inclination to music, it’s almost hardwired in us- rhythms, beats, harmony. Some of us are musical genius and some of us are just connoisseurs. But if you don’t like music, no offense, do the world a favor and go live in a cave. Seriously.

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Here at Cufflinksman we understand the need for music- the desire to bring people together, to make connections, to make life more bearable through rhythm and dance. We also understand band loyalties and the importance of supporting artists and their legacies. There are just some musicians that are just as  important as their art. So in response to that band/musician loyalty, we know just the way to pay homage to your favorite band. These cufflinks are a great example:

Beatles Revolver Album Cover Cufflinks

Hopefully this arm jewelry will take you back to a time when Scientology was non-existent (and aliens were only science fiction), a time when people didn’t name their children after food, and zombies didn’t completely take over Hollywood.

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So remember the young Tom Cruise and his dancing shoes. We can all learn something from him.

WEEKLY TIP: Put one of these cufflinks on your favorite shirt (the electric guitar ones are pretty sweet),  strip down to your underwear, and give your lady a little dance when she comes home. We promise, you’ll thank us later.

Of course we know how much you love Taylor Swift and Beyonce Knowles. We also know how many hours do you spend in front of the TV just to watch Ozzy Osbourne or Snoop Dogg being featured on MTV. And we know you have multiple accounts in Youtube where you just can’t stop watching music videos of your favorite bands of different genres- metal, pop, rock, reggae, well, you name it. Don’t worry, we understand the addiction. That’s why cufflinksman.com doesn’t only offer you music notes, we also offer you cufflinks!

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50 cent may be wearing a dollar bling bling but hey getting some cool cufflinks wouldn’t hurt you that bad if you really want to be labeled “cool”. If you want to know everything you want to know about music, then we won’t stop you from downloading more music in your Ipod and choosing our Music Cufflinks!

Yes, Music Cufflinks. And yes, they’re not just another ordinary cufflinks. If you’re into Ipods, you will surely enjoy wearing our Ipod cufflinks (good news: you don’t have to keep recharging it just like your ordinary Ipods). If you have an extraordinary obsession to guitars, then grab our Sterling Guitar Cufflinks. And man, I’m not just talking about guitars in general, because we have Electric Guitar Cufflinks and Acoustic Guitar Cufflinks ready for you. Now you’re too excited!  Well, there are actually a lot of choices we can offer you such as Sterling Turntable Cufflinks, Grand Piano Cufflinks and a lot of stuff related to music.

Whether you’re a rockstar, a pop star or some hardcore punk groupie, wearing such cool Music Cufflinks will definitely make you feel as if you’ve just been in MTV music awards or even the Grammy’s.

Been having fun with your cool gadgets, downloaded music videos and interesting cufflinks? Well, you should. Here’s our all time favorite lesson- cufflinks don’t have to be boring, keep that in mind.

Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger shoving off his enamel glass cufflinks. Marianne Faithfull at the back. (1969)

After the fashionably tasteful moderation of the postwar years, the second half of the 1960s saw inhibitions flying out of the window to open up the horizons of creativity

Maison Bayer Enamel, glass paste cuff links circa 1960

– including among designers of cuff links. In tune with the swinging London scene, eccentricity became a must. Carnaby Street dandies—with Mick Jagger at the forefront—wore velvet and brocade, and the sassiest of them all used the men’s makeup kit—kohl and lipstick—launched by Mary Quant.

Not since the 18th century had masculinity been more theatrical. Prince Raunitz, who, two hundred years earlier had been celebrated for his wasp-waisted satin corsets and would spend an hour every morning stepping through one salon after another, where footmen would throw clouds of powder of different colors into the air as he passed to create an exact nuance, would have been proud of such heirs. His modern descendants reveled in their outsized synthetic diamond cuff links in electric colors, with chain links extending right around their wrists like bracelets.