Plaid Men
The last week or so has brought about something strange. Even though the airwaves and commercials are being filled with commercials of festive cheer and turkeys, I heard something weird the other day...
View ArticleI’ve Plaid Enough Already
Although plaid is not confined to one season, it seems to be found more in the colder months than in the sun and warm air. Even if I’m wrong in my observation, the seemingly darker tones find...
View ArticleJourney To The Center Of The Earth
On this Saturday in November, where I spent most of the day down with a head cold, I finally decided to try and fight back. Although I’ve made my mark (at least on here) preaching contrast, the earth...
View ArticleFighting Frost
Usually when people say it’s freezing outside, it’s hyperbole and even though they are cold, it’s probably not actually freezing. However, when I went outside this morning, I thought, “Man it’s...
View ArticleA Dash Of Dots
Today brought with it equal parts of sun and cold, as the a.m. temperatures found themselves in the single digits with the wind chill helping to carry things along. However, with the rise of the sun...
View ArticleLet’s Play With Chambray
Although I don’t normally find myself reaching for solid-colored neckwear, I have come to realize their place in the grand scheme of things. Whether it be in uniformity with other solid colors and...
View ArticlePlaid In The Rain
I’m going to start out this posting with a story. A few weeks ago when I was visiting NYC, I ended up staying with a friend and the next day when they had to go to work, I tagged along and wound up in...
View ArticleThankful For Stripes
Whether they be repp, chalk, or pin- a simple stripe may be the easiest pattern to integrate into your wardrobe. Gingham is fun and plaid is cool, but stripes transcend seasonal fun and jumpstart even...
View Article#BlackWatchFriday
Even though we’ve all been there, the memories may be different for others. You might know the feeling, it goes something like this. . . Fresh off a loosened belt and tie and eating more food than we...
View ArticleI Fought The Cold
…And I won- today at least. To be honest, if we’re keeping count, it’s lonely win in a war full of losses for me. However, I take what little solace I can out today and with a day full of miscues and...
View ArticleASOS Presents: Crafted In
If you know me, you’ll know by now that when it came time for summer, you could almost always count on me to be in one jacket- the cotton, double-breasted sport coat from ASOS (seen here). With its...
View ArticleThe Color & I
As much as I love blue, yellow has never been my hue. Even though with its bright color, it can surely light up any day, it’s just never been for me. That being said, I’m not going to deny the fact...
View ArticleCardigans In The Cold
The weather has finally reached an official fall/winter New England rhythm. Although some days need tweed and heavier sweaters, there are some days where even though you can see your breath, a cardigan...
View ArticleStay True To Blue
As many colors as their are in the spectrum, blue has always been my go-to. As much as it may or may not stem from traditional repp tie patterns and navy blazers, blue is my friend. From the light blue...
View ArticleSolid Patterns
Even though yesterday was all about staying true to blue, today’s outfit is completely comprised of a pallette that almost leaves the color out entirely. As you can see, today is all about layers....
View ArticlePrep Happens
Even though I was born on the East Coast, raised in Newport, and I usually stick by the more traditional ways of dressing, my outfits do not always scream PREP 101 like today’s does. A pink oxford,...
View ArticleSame Blazer, Different Day
In continuing with the highs of moving to the city that never sleeps, moving always tends to bring with it a certain feeling of something I can only put into words by describing it as a confusing mix...
View ArticleFinding Fair Isle
As far as sweaters go, once you go beyond the traditional monochromatic offerings that most retailers feel safe with, you find yourself in the world of the patterned. Whether they be striped, dotted,...
View ArticleThe PUF in NYC
This weekend (actually yesterday) marks the start of the Pop Up Flea in SoHo. Coordinated by the mind behind A Continuous Lean, the PUF coordinates the best of the best in terms of local designers and...
View ArticleTime To Be Lazy
Some days carry with them certain feelings. No matter what you planned/ are planning to do, certain days just feel certain ways, and today felt lazy. In a way not unlike the Patriots’ offense today,...
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