Lights with Louis Vuitton and David Yurman

     I'd like to wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday.  The Fab Forties in Sacramento collaborate for an amazing light display every Christmas.  I've never liked the over-the-top displays but when it's done classy and elegantly--it's absolutely beautiful.

     The wonderful couple over at Article Consignment (Instagram) were gracious enough to lend me the Louis Vuitton vintage mini-luggage for this holiday-travel themed shoot.  I typically travel with a one-day or two-day sized weekender but the LV mini-luggage does it with an old-world charm.

Wardrobe
Sweater: J Crew
Shirt: Save Khaki
Pants: Dockers
Necklace: David Yurman
Shoes: Cole Haan
Accessories: J Crew, David Yurman, Tai, Tateossian, Casio

Get The Look from Mr. Porter

     In a new series of posts, I'll detail how to "Get The Look" from upscale and budget retailers.  Either I'll choose a designer outfit and show how to style it on a budget or as below, link designer  brands to a daily outfit.  

This post is part of Mr. Porter.com's Global Style Campaign.

Wardrobe:
Jacket: J Crew (get the look Henstsch Man)
Pants: James Jeans (get the look Balenciaga)
Shirt: Save Khaki (get the look James Perse)
Shoes: Too Boot New York (get the look John Lobb)
Scarf: Dartmoor (get the look Balmain)
Accessories: hook+ALBERT, Wall+Water,

On The Run with hook+ALBERT

     In the short time that I've been blogging, I've had the pleasure to work with great companies such as hook+ALBERT.  Lapel pins + flowers are currently all the rage, but h+A was the first to introduce this men's accessory to me.

     They asked me to do a shoot and answer the simple question, "Why are men's wear accessories important?"

     My reply: "Unlike women, men don't have many options when it comes to accessorizing and styling an outfit.  We are limited to watches, wallets, or shoes, to name a few, but lapel pins + flowers have given men the opportunity to step up their fashion and bring back the days when being a gentlemen counted for something."

Thank you hook+ALBERT and here is the link to the shoot (h+A shoot).

Wardrobe

Suit: Burberry 

Shirt: Save Khaki

Shoes: New Balance

Folio: Alexander Wang

Lapel flower: hook+Albert

Pocket square: Clapham

Accessories: Thai, Panerai, Clapham

Italian Chic with Marc Jacobs & Zara

     When it comes to new designs and trends, Italians are the pioneers and trailblazers in the world of men's fashion.  Italian men have an innate ability to look as though they intentionally put an outfit together, even when they didn't.  They can walk into a McDonald's with a full wool suit on and wouldn't look overdressed.  It’s the art of trying without looking like you tried.  

     You don't often see shorts and a blazer in the states, but the combination just screams Italian summer days.  Shorts and a shirt give off a laid-back, casual look, but the simple addition of a blazer transforms it into a whole different look.  While the casual nature of a tee and denim shorts on a summer day give the outfit a “just thrown on” kind of vibe, the slim, clean lines of the ensemble also suggest that you must have put some thought into the final look.  It makes the statement that, although summer is all about being cool and comfortable, you refuse to dumb down your style because Mother Nature dictates it.

Wardrobe

Jacket: Marc Jacobs

Shirt: Save Khaki

Shorts: Zara

Glasses: Carrera

Belt: Paul Smith

Shoes: Ted Baker

Accessories: Panerai, Tateossian, J Crew

Summer Chic with Floral Hat and Black Tee

     This past week has been killer with 100+ degree weather.  The last thing anyone wants to do is go out, but if you must, then staying cool and comfortable is the name of the game.  However, it's difficult to dress cool without looking too casual because to dress for hot weather typically entails shorts and a t-shirt.  There's nothing wrong with shorts and a tee, but it's good to have variety during the hot season.

     To balance comfort with style, I paired slim cargos with a slouchy deep-V tee and a floral cap.  The slouchy tee is a great versatile piece that blends comfort and style while the floral cap added a little edge and shade from the summer sun.

Hope everyone had a great and safe Fourth of July.  Thanks as always for reading.

Wardrobe

Shirt: Save Khaki
Pants: Joe's
Hat: Zara
Shoes: Ted Baker
Belt: J Crew
Accessories: Tateossian

::Spring Rain::

     Another Spring day, another stint of rain; it's like living in Seattle.  It's ok though, I am one of those people that embrace the occasional spring and summer showers.  

     Other than the start of The Master's, I look forward to the Spring blooms of April.  One of the hottest pattern trends for this Spring and Summer is floral, so here is my ode to floral.

Thanks for reading.

In the spirit of the new "Epic" movie, here is my nature/floral inspired look.  Be sure to check out their page Epic Facebook.

::Wardrobe::
Sweater: Topman
Pants: Save Khaki (old ::Khaki & T::)
Neckerchief: Zara
Shoes: Rockport
Belt: J Crew

::Khaki & T::

     Went on a small getaway this past weekend to the coast.  The weather was beautiful so I didn't have to bundle up like usual.

     Some of you guys know I love to paint, but one of my other artistic outlets is designing tee-shirts.  I've never really taken it seriously and have done a couple pieces here and there.  Here is my latest design.

     As always, thank you for reading.

::Wardrobe::
Shirt: City of Gentlemen
Pants: Save Khaki
Jacket: Original Penguin
Shoes: Rockport
Belt: J Crew