Bow ties, fur hoods, man cardigans – in case you worry Flora’s filling your head with too much “girl-approved fashion,” fear not – I’ve been doing my homework on some stuff boys like (from the boy himself).

First item up for discussion, Hurley’s newly launched line of boardshorts, the very handsome, ridiculously high-tech Phantom collection.

Hurley Phantom 60 Kings Road in Cinder ($59)

Upon laying my eyes on these babies, I immediately wondered are these the ones? The ones I’ll reach for all summer whether I’m out surfing, swimming or even just lounging pool-side, because they’re really and truly my new favorite pair of swim trunks? After taking them out for a test swim, I can safely say yes, these will do just fine.

Made from a patent-pending 4 way stretch fabric, they’re not only comfortable, they’re also ultra lightweight and thin (let’s just say I had to peer intently in the bathroom mirror to ensure my dignity would be in tact). And at 22″ in length, they’re just long enough to cover my pale thighs.

Get a pair now.

Equally as nice a change as the bow tie for formal attire is – wait for it – how about no tie at all?

Check out the Calvin Klein front row where Lee Pace, Chace Crawford, and Ryan Phillippe debuted a more casual, but no less handsome look.

Source: Getty Images

Spotted: Hood with the fur out in the wild!

Fur hoods – not just for rappers, but geek-chic-Ira-Glass types too. Told you so.

Photo: Sartorialist

Just returned from the very snowy, very blustery New York and inspired by the winter weather there, I thought I’d share this fur-hooded jacket by The North Face, essential for you fellas not blessed to live in 60 degree California temperatures!

The North Face Ice Down Jacket ($159.95)

Featuring waterproof protection and a detachable fur hood, it’s at once useful and stylish, with just a touch of snuggly thrown in.

And before you dismiss fur hoods as an item best suited to rap superstars, check out this picture of Paul Walker wearing a similar furry jacket:

Rest assured, you’ll be RGL and warm…even at eight below!

Speaking of denim shirts, here’s a good looking denim-ish shirt that’ll have you looking as adorable as Harold:

Gap Western Chambray Shirt ($49.50)

The kind of shirt that’ll look better the more worn it is, it’ll be perfect for the day you celebrate your own 50th wedding anniversary! Denim shirt: $50. Looking RGL as you divulge your own secrets to a happy marriage? Priceless.