How to Be A Badder Bad Boy

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If playing a few rounds on Angry Birds is as baddass as you get, then you just might be in need to roughen and toughen your image a little. You know, give yourself some edge. For whatever reason, girls are drawn to that bad boy charm (or lack thereof).  Need to add something rugged to your routine?  If Mario Kart is more your speed, than here’s some suggestions for your bad boy bag-o-tricks.

Wear a full ‘rebel” jacket:  This, my friends, is what’s known as full-blown bad boy and if you want to at least dress the part, this is it.  Schott NYC designed the first motorcycle jacket in the 1920s which has been worn by notorious “bad boys” like James Dean, Marlon Brando, The Ramones, Bruce Springsteen among others. The Schott family still makes the classic “Perfecto” style motorcycle jacket in the United States by hand.  If you want to dress the part of cool, try slipping on one of these.

Say hello to your little friend:  You don’t even have to smoke it—just holding one can you an air of badness.  But warning, Camacho Cigars are not for everyone.  They say the Camacho Man is strong, rugged, and commands attention whenever he enters a room. People instantly gravitate to his bold, yet sophisticated style and understand that he is the man in charge. These luxury cigars exude masculinity, confidence and power. (And it’s kind of a phallic symbol, no?)

Sport a sexy timepiece:  The MODUS Optimus watch—a top of the line chronograph featuring an intricate five-piece case design,Carbon Fiber plating-yes, what they make knifes and race cars with- and finely crafted steel attachments is available at retail for just $495.  With stainless steel accents, a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and water resistance up to fifty meters, the MODUS Optimus will let you play with the big boys, without breaking the bank.

Get an attitude adjustment: Sorry guys, gadgets alone won’t give you an edge.  And having a second (on-the-sneak) cell phone or treating girls horribly won’t quite do it either. Constance Dunn , a savvy presentation specialist and author of Practical Glamour  has some ideas on how to emote a bad boy vibe. Refrain to tattoos, permanent sneering, profanity and horrible clothes, she says.  Why?  “They signal masculine overcompensation. As someone who’s had the honor of knowing some of the truly tough (Marines, Special Forces, law enforcement, EMTs and other trained heroes), I can tell you that not a-one of them do any of these,” she says.  The reason they refrain from these shallow signifiers is that their masculinity is embedded deep in their person, explains Dunn, and it comes through in every gesture they make.” It’s a similar principle to that of the truly sensual woman not needing to wear a micro-mini, plunging neckline and a ton of makeup to indicate to others that she’s a hot dish.”

A rougher, tougher you: Or…if none of those work for you and you still are feeling wimpy, go earn yourself some bragging right to badass.   Tough Mudder  is billed as the “toughest event on the planet,” but finishing this thing would give any guy instant credibility as having an “edge.” It is a 40-mile run up and down hill through some of the toughest terrain, as well as distinct physical, mental (and psychological) obstacles. For example, think of running through a jungle of electrified wires. Ouchy! (But trust me, that’s nothing compared to what girls go through to be sexy!)

Janene Mascarella is a lifestyle writer whose work has appeared in The Washington Post, CNNMoney, American Way, Self, Glamour, Cooking Light, Women’s Health, Woman’s Day, Bella, Mint.com, Currency, Parenting, Parents, Family Circle, American Baby, AOL Travel, and iVillage. Follow her on Twitter @MrsWrite

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