A Sunshine Affair 05/31/2013
Well, it’s the last day of May and the sun is still blasting down on the Ocean State. I threw on a navy blazer this morning and ditched it around 10 when I realized I couldn’t fight the power of the...
View ArticleUnder The Guise of Green 06/02/2013
Usually when getting dressed I tend to first pick out a piece that I definitely want to wear/utilize and then I build around it. Today it was the lightweight green/blue trousers from J. Crew. Obviously...
View Article1/4 There
The forecast brought a wonderful mix of rain, lower temperatures, and high humidity to Southern New England today (he said very sarcastically). However, even though the mercury wasn’t up to par, you...
View ArticleMainly Monochromatic
I went for a more monochromatic look today in the navy gingham with the navy chinos. For a pop of color I used the knit tie and socks. The cotton jacket was an appropriate choice as the sun shone a...
View ArticleSychronicity of Patterns
I went for a suit today, as I had to drag myself out of bed and into work. Instead of choosing the easy route with a solid colored shirt and complimentary tie, I opted for a couple patterned options....
View ArticleSport Coats & Salty Hair
With a day off (of sorts), the mercury rising, and the humidity on full blast- I headed to the beach. The water was nice, the seaweed was not (thank you storm system). After spending some relaxing...
View ArticleThis Year The Trend
The recent weather patterns have graced southern New England with a cool past couple of days. With rain in the forecast and sky all day long, I decided to perk up my spirits with the floral bow tie....
View ArticleThe Case For Solids
(L-R) Robin Van Persie & Danny Welbeck (courtesy of GQ UK) Let’s be honest, it’s fun and eye-catching to pair patterns and play the role of an innovator, but sometimes it’s just easier to dress in...
View ArticleThe Struggle & The Mainstay
Everywhere we go, we are surrounded by people, places, and things telling us what to do. Menswear is not excluded from this battle. In the world of fashion today you can see the runway version of a...
View ArticleNYC in 12
From the train that arrived at 9:45 a.m. to the train that took me out 12 hours later, NYC was a blast. Even though the city may not measure that large in terms of actual mileage, there’s something to...
View ArticleGAP X GQ Round II
Earlier this year, in March, GQ had again chosen their Best New Designers in America. The honorees included the brands (below, clockwise from left) Aviator Nation, Bespoken, Baldwin, and Ernest...
View ArticlePicks from GAP X GQ 2013
In following last night’s posting, I decided that I mine as well highlight some of my own personal picks from the collections. Baldwin: Ribbed Cardigan & Raw Selvedge Jeans Bespoken: Mac Coat,...
View ArticleTurn Of The Season
In writing and speaking, whenever someone makes the reference that a turn is happening (good or bad)- one thing is always certain- things are changing. Even though the official first day of Fall was a...
View ArticleStyle-Jack: Stephen Myers
Instead of doing a section for my style icons (which I will still do as they come to mind), I have decided to do a style-jacking section. In other words, instead of essentially forcing myself to call...
View ArticleWe Love You Too GQ
We all love GQ. Even if we spend most of our days flipping through the magazine pages and subsequently finding ourselves having fallen in want over some ridiculously priced item or suit that is out of...
View ArticleThe Making of an Icon: The Bean Boot
Whether you call them Duck Boots, Bean Boots, or snow boots; L. L. Bean’s Boots are legendary. From becoming a mainstay in the Northeast prep community to a popular item around the U.S. (and probably...
View ArticleDreaming In White
As it usually does during any point in a season, the bug for the next season hits. It may start with a desire to be warmer (polar vortex not for you either?) or colder (remember heat waves?), but...
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