Fashion & Style - Ranch & Coast

Dressing Dad
Being a father doesn't have to mean forsaking fashion. Too many of today's trends have the mature man with the playful soul in mind for dads to continue walking around with their slacks pulled up to their chest. (Don't forget, your kids are going to look back on pictures of you at some point, don't give them any cannon fodder.) Whether you're a new dad, or a recent empty nester, or even a proud granddad, (the paterfamilias, if you will) celebrate this Father's Day in style. After all, being a family man is still the coolest job around. - Alicia Garcia

Above: Darren is wearing a Hugo Boss suede blazer, jeans, silk and cotton striped sport shirt, along with Aldo Brue suede shoes, and brown leather belt - all from Mister B in Rancho Santa Fe

Left: Adam is wearing a True Religion western shirt, a Monarchy T-shirt, and True Religion Rainbow Joey jeans from Tobi Blatt in Carmel Valley, his own belt, and Macbeth Bonaham black sneakers available through www.macbethfootwear.com

Middle: JR is wearing an Ibiza sport coat, a Cutter Buck orange short-sleeve shirt,
an Angelos tie, Zanella slacks, a Robert Villini belt, and Allen Edmonds
Hampstead leather shoes - all from Patrick James in Flower Hill Promenade

Right: Darren is wearing a Jhane Barnes silk blend shirt and Division E jeans
from Peaches En Regalia in Del Mar Plaza, and Macbeth Eliot United hemp shoes
available through www.macbethfootwear.com

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Get A Leg Up On Espadrilles
Summer welcomes back the ever-popular espadrille. Not too dressy, and not too casual, this season offers open-toed, close-toed, and even peek-toed styles - all that really matters are the woven wedge heels (and the perfect pair of jeans, capris, or a summer dress to go with them). - Mia Stefanko

Clockwise from top:
Costablanca chocolate espadrille with rhinestones from Icons in Encinitas

Yellow Box cognac Berry espadrille from Tobi Blatt in Carmel Valley

Yellow Box green espadrille with orchid and gold accents from Bella Moda Too in Carlsbad

Costablanca silver Iris espadrille from The Shoe Lounge in Fairbanks Ranch

André Assous dawn metal silk espadrille from Rangoni in La Jolla

Seychelles white leather Indecent Exposure espadrille from Mabel's in The Forum at Carlsbad

Volatile white Christy espadrille from San Diego Beachwear in Del Mar Plaza

Left: Darren is wearing a House T-shirt an Brown Label jeans and holding a House jacket
from Matti D in Del Mar.

Right: Adam is wearing 575 jeans,
a Morphine generation T-shirt from
Tobi Blatt in Carmel Valley.

Left: JR is wearing a Pal Zileri linen sport
coat, La Strada Romea cotton and linen
pants, a Hugo Boss orange cotton crewneck
T-shirt, Hugo Boss black leather loafers,
and a leather belt
- all from Mister B in Rancho Santa Fe

Right: Darren is wearing Tommy Bahama
silk pants in sand, Tommy Bahama
Ships Ahoy shoes in dark olive, and
a Haupt swirl-print shirt - all from
Patrick James in Flower Hill Promenade

Adam is wearing a Penguin brown collared
T-shirt, a House brown pinstripe jacket, and
Brown Label jeans from Matti D in Del Mar, and Macbeth Eliot sneakers in brown available through www.macbethfootwear.com

Hot Mama Ink
Before you reach for those sweatpants again, here's a way to bond with your new baby and still feel like your stylish old self. Hot Mama Ink brings new moms all sorts of hip, comfy choices in high-quality, great-fitting clothes. Items range from cute hoodies, tanks, and yoga pants to practical nursing tanks and baby slings. And it's function-meets-fashion at Hot Mama Ink - the clothes are gilded with mommy-themed artwork by celebrity tattoo artist Zulu (who has inked the likes of Christina Aguilera and Janet Jackson). "Hot Mama designs are edgy and hip, but they also celebrate that unique bond between mother and child," says partner Rachel Madewell, who started the line with friend and fellow San Diegan Andrea Jarrel. (858/759-9178, www.hotmamaink.com) - JJ Hall

Stylishly Sporty
Before you reach for those sweatpants again, here's a way to bond with your new baby and still feel like your stylish old self. Hot Mama Ink brings new moms all sorts of hip, comfy choices in high-quality, great-fitting clothes. Items range from cute hoodies, tanks, and yoga pants to practical nursing tanks and baby slings. And it's function-meets-fashion at Hot Mama Ink - the clothes are gilded with mommy-themed artwork by celebrity tattoo artist Zulu (who has inked the likes of Christina Aguilera and Janet Jackson). "Hot Mama designs are edgy and hip, but they also celebrate that unique bond between mother and child," says partner Rachel Madewell, who started the line with friend and fellow San Diegan Andrea Jarrel. (858/759-9178, www.shopadidas.com - JJ Hall