WHIRL’s Ben Boskovich breaks down the warm-weather wardrobe staples every stylish man needs to beat the heat

Raising the Bar You may have noticed that the tie bar is making a serious comeback.

Every Sunday, my best friend Rachel comes home from Covenant Church of Pittsburgh and gushes about the fashion stylings of vocal director Jermaine Manor. “The man knows how to wear a pocket square,” she says. I know Jermaine through our time singing together with local band, Colonizing the Cosmos, and his vocal stylings — and amazing talent for harmonizing and directing — are equally matched by his effortlessly dapper style.

Twitter is our go-to source for keeping up-to-date on what’s hot and happening. Looking a little more locally, it’s our friendly retailers, boutique owners, and fashionistas who keep us in the know about what’s going on with Pittsburgh fashion. Starting with Style News, we have previews of new jewelry, skin care, and perfume, along with a survey of street fashion.

We’ve got baby fever here at WHIRL! Candace Curphey, our beautiful Digital Media Director, is due any day now, and she is our inspiration for this truly adorable shopping spree!

Be the host or hostess with the most by throwing a smashing end-of-summer bash. But first, set the scene: Deck out the patio with posh furniture, stock up on cute coasters and napkins, and bring out the bubbly. Talk about haute stuff!

WHIRL intern Maggie Stuart has the scoop on Shadyside’s style.

WHIRL Intern Maggie Stuart is on the lookout for PIttsburgh’s most stylish people!

Oakmont ladies boutique Carabella, launches a new service, The Carabella At Your Service Mobile Store.