NYFW Day 1

Jack Spade at IAC

Birchbox x Bonobos

Easy Spring with MVMT Watches

 I've been a watch collector for about ten years now.  Although my collection throughout the years has ballooned to a dozen or so at one time and owning a significant amount more than that throughout the years, the collection has funneled down to only a hand full.  From Azimuth to Zenith and everything in between, most of my watches have been of the Swiss-made mechanical variety.  It wasn't until I created a fashion blog that I started venturing out into fashion and practical watches.

 

Watch collecting stemmed from love of the craftsmanship and the art of watch making.  That's probably why I never strayed from Swiss watch making heritage.  Then came along MVMT Watches.  I've received more compliments and interest in one week than I have with any other watch.  From "What brand is that?  I love that watch" to "Is that a MVMT watch?  I follow them on Instagram," the buzz that this watch has received has been shocking. 

 

Simple and classic--it's the perfect blend of size, presence, and styling.  It's just as comfortable on the beach as it is under the sleeve of a collared shirt.  It's a classic three-hand with date function watch on a fantastic leather strap, but is updated with a modern larger size.  Make sure to check out the brand and head over to their Facebook and Instagram for great giveaways.

 

 

 

Wardrobe
Watch: c/o MVMT Watches
Shirt: H&M
Pants and Belt: J Crew
Shoes: Gucci
Bag: Jack Spade
Bracelets: Tateossian and Omega

Goodbye Summer featuring Hook & Echo and Jack Spade

     Half way through summer I couldn’t wait for fall to arrive, but now it's officially fall and I already miss summer.  Let's say goodbye to summer with one last trip to the French Riviera.  Imagine we're taking a light stroll down the sandy beaches with essentials in tow.  Until we meet again next June.  Summer, let’s enjoy one last night together.

Wardrobe
Shorts: Hook & Echo
Shirt: H&M
Bag: Jack Spade
Sandals: Coach
Belt: J Crew
Cravat: Topman
Watch: Panerai

::Spring Blues::

     It seems mother nature can't make up her mind.  It's sunny and warm one day, next day it's raining again.  However, this gave me the opportunity to use a vintage style sweatshirt that I had picked up for next winter season.

     It's a distressed styled sweater that will look better over time with more distressing and fading.  

     As always, thanking for reading.

::Wardrobe::
Sweater:Jeans:: Scotch & Soda
Shirt: J Crew
Shoes: Lacoste
Bag: Jack Spade
Accessories: You Are Pretty & Handsome, Chai Jewelry, Tateossian, & Mateo Bijoux

::Suit Up::

     I rarely get to wear a suit, but I've recently had the opportunity for New Year's and an interview.  Suiting up for a party is a whole lot different than professionally.  I’ll focus on how to suit up professionally in this post with a few do’s and don’ts. 

     An interview is no place to show off your fashion sense.  The focus should be on professionalism and showing that you can fit in but at the same time stand out and bring something to the table.  For these reasons, the best colors are white, blue, and black.  

     The big key to a suit is that it has to look as though it was fitted for no one else but you.  No matter the brand or price point, most suits have to be tailored.  IT'S THE FIT, NOT THE BRAND.

::Top::

     The shoulders should not go past your natural shoulder line.  Modern fits use high arm holes.  This does two things: 

(1) elongate the torso and (2) define your silhouette more.

     The shirt sleeve should fall where your wrists dent in.  The coat sleeve should be about 1/2" to 1" shorter than the shirt.

::Don'ts::

     At the interview, I saw one person button every single button.  Never button the last button, no matter if it is a two button or three button suit.  Letting it flow creates the "V" silhouette.  

     At the New Year's party, I'm not sure if the guy didn't know or didn't notice, but he left the stitching that held the back vents together.  Always take the stitching off the vents.   

::Color::

     Remember, an interview is no place to flaunt your fashion sense.  Think simple, yet powerful.  You want to show that you understand professionalism, but can still think outside the box.

     Stick to black or dark blue suits.  Stay away from flat black, you're not going to a funeral.

     For the tie, I went with a dark grey.  I didn't go with black because I'd look like the Blues Brothers.

     Invest in a quality folio.  You want a place to keep your resume if needed.  

::Pants::

     For a modern fit, tell your tailor you want little to no break in your hem.  You don't want your pants bunching up at the bottom, nor do you want them hiding your shoes.  It looks clumsy and unfinished.  

     Caring about your look shows you will care about your work.

::Wardrobe::

Suit: Alfani

Shirt: Ben Sherman

Tie: J Crew

Shoes: Boss by Hugo Boss

Bag: Jack Spade

Folio: Coach

Tie Bar: The Tie Bar