::Hodgepodge::

     Like art, fashion comes best when it's organic.  When putting an outfit together, too much planning is like not knowing when you're done seasoning a dish or when you've laid down your last brush stroke.

     Start with a piece you like and then just grab random items to layer on top of it.  I wanted to rock the polka dot sweater, but had no clue what to pair it with.  

Grabbed the eggplant denim next.

The polka dot on eggplant was a bit much,

so toned it down with brown tweed.

Utilitarian tweed and chambray was 

a good juxtaposition to the polka and purple.

Lapel pin and sherbet paisley pocket

square added visual interest.

It's near spring, so the loafers are out.

::Wardrobe::

Sweater: Topman

Shirt: J Crew

Jacket: J Crew (old::English Country Hipster)

Pants: Vince

Lapel pin: Denison Boston

Pocket square: The Tie Bar

Shoes: Cole Haan

Accessories: Tateossian, City of Gentlemen, J Crew