California may be laid back, but not when it comes to grooming. Hair can be a huge turn on or a deal breaker – it all depends on what you like and where. Here are a few of my musts:

Chest – I like my men natural. If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Back hair though – is a universal no go!

Beard – I love a little scruff, but nothing too extreme. It can’t get in the way of kissing!

Hairstyle – Lately I’m all about the greaser look. Long but not too long – a little James Dean. Just add a classic white tee. The lucky guy who can handle that sweptback look can sweep a girl off her feet, for sure!

Extras – every guy has a few maverick hairs doing a solo act – maybe you don’t notice them anymore, but that cute new girl is likely to! So give yourself a good long look in the mirror, and banish anything that’s over the top.
And now, get ready to enjoy having somebody run her fingers through your hair, you’ve earned it!

September is approaching fast, and that means it’s time to sneak in that last-chance weekend trip with your summer crush. I’ve gone on my share of romantic getaways – and have some advice on how to make those first 72 hours straight together memorable.
Take it easy – forget the pre-planned, nonstop itineraries. Leave some time for relaxing activities – beach trips, boat rides, drinks on the dock. It’s the spontaneous stuff that makes the best memories, I’ve always found!
Create comforts – go out of your way to make sure your other half has his favorites. If he never faces the morning without his hit of caffeine, you want to be sure that you don’t have to face him without it, either!
Make a pact to turn your phones off, and wrap yourselves up in learning about each other – it’s time to explore things you never knew about one another, like, what were your childhood dreams? Most embarrassing moment?
Pick a place that’s new to both of you – while nobody can guarantee that the closeness of this weekend will last forever, if you’re lucky, and it does, that place you found will always be your special place.
So, get in gear and get busy making some memories, while the summer sun shines!

Five things about women in summertime that I find pretty appealing:

The Sundress. It’s both innocent and sexy, and therefore irresistible. Though the romper is giving it a run for its money. Easy on, easy off, that’s an undeniable benefit to summer dressing, right?

Cut offs. Need I say more? I don’t think there’s much more I can say, without getting myself into trouble.

Sing-alongs. I love a weekend getaway with my girl. More specifically, the car ride. Windows down, hair blowing, watching my baby belt out her favorite songs. Those moments are the best.

The au natural look. Women tend to wear less makeup in the summer, which I prefer. I love a fresh, dewy, sun-kissed face.

Sense of adventure. Jumping waves, stargazing, going barefoot – the kid in all of us comes out in the summertime. Getting a glimpse of a girl’s inner child brings out the boy in me.

Wanna play?