C Styled

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

Reflecting on 2024 & anticipating 2025, I’m grateful for all my family, friends, clients, & those who I’m connected to on social.

Last night at dinner I was looking around at the restaurant fashion show. Clearly it’s my job to have an opinion so I noticed how some really hit the mark and other’s not so much. I found myself saying, “You could do better…” on more than one occasion.

Some looked like they were on the same date and others looked as though the designated driver got invited to dinner at the last minute.

It got me thinking last night about my 2025 direction and how I want it to look. On my first 2025 morning walk with Islay, I thought about how I help my clients “do better” when it comes to fashion and how it bleeds into other parts of their life. I recognized that what I do is much bigger than just clothing. It’s improving confidence and first impressions, which impacts everything - how they perceive and how they are perceived in this world.

So what does 2025 look like for me?!

The statement, the directive, the question!

“You could do better…”

Here’s some of mine:
Daily breath work
Read 10 pages of a book daily
Consistent daily planning
Share more on social

How about you?

AC3
#2025

11/12/2024

I’d like to thank Pantone for announcing ME (PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse) as the color for 2025!!! The description also seems very appropriate (swipe to read)! Some of my favorite words shared: Rich brown hue, comfort, subtle elegance, tasteful touch of glamour, sensorial warmth (love this one), modernity, artful creation. 🙌🏾 Sounds like my inspiration for the year!

So the question, in light of what I do for a living, now is how do I style myself for 2025?

I did already plan to utilize more black, grey and brown for this fall winter with a few pops of color scattered in. I will say wearing browns in certain ways can be tricky for me so I will show you how I do it. Stay tuned…

PS - feel free to address me as Sir Mocha Mousse III!

07/10/2024

Do you prefer quarter-zip or full-zip? Either way with a custom knit you get to choose!

20/09/2024

There’s been a few trips around the sun since that first picture. That little me had no idea the journey he’d go on and has yet to finish… Always trying to stay young at heart.

26/08/2024

Thank you to my J.Hilburn family for the amazing weekend full of cool experiences as part of the Growing Elite Dallas program!
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28/06/2024

Blue tonal nailhead custom suit for Mya wedding client.

24/06/2024

Wrinkles are cool, wear linen!

22/05/2024

I was featured on The Second Act with Michael + John podcast that was released this morning. Check it out to hear more about my story.

🌟 Exciting Episode Alert! 🌟

This week, Michael and John sit down with Alvin Cooper III, the Founder and ‘Head Style Guy’ of CStyled, a Denver-based haberdashery that’s making waves across the U.S. 🇺🇸👔

Alvin’s journey is truly inspiring! From a young boy fascinated by fashion during trips to fabric stores with his mom to holding corporate roles at MCI Worldcom, Qwest, Chipotle, Nike, and Cole Haan, his path to entrepreneurship is remarkable. 🚀

After a pivotal moment realizing the transformative power of personal style, Alvin started researching custom clothing vendors and building a clientele while still working at Cole Haan. With two and a half years of dedication, he made the leap to full-time entrepreneurship. Now, CStyled offers custom clothing solutions that boost confidence and address fit issues, helping men look and feel their best. 💼✨

👉 Tune in to hear more about Alvin's incredible journey, the importance of personal style, and the lessons he learned in building a successful business at www.michaelandjohn.com! 🎧👕

28/02/2024

Navy wool custom vest. Dress it up or down, just get one for yourself!

07/02/2024

This steal blue heavyweight wool knit fabric by Reda Active is one of my favorites. The color works with just about everything, and the versatility allows it to be made in a variety of options. It’s thermo regulating properties make it a great layering piece! Look for my next post where I’ll show how I styled it different ways!