Quote of the Week - Cecil Beaton

The truly fashionable are beyond fashion.

Vintage Oscar de la Renta

1970
worn by Candice Bergen

Tip of the Week

Avoid sending a floral mash up. A bunch of the same flower has more impact.

Style Inspiration

Women of the Resistance

The 80s failed me...

I simply can't do fanny packs no matter how black metallic mesh they are.

Quote of the Week - Winston Churchill

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

Tip of the Week - Fashion

Buy all-season, natural fibres for year round efficiency.

Shopping for Jeans Time

No, not for me thank bejeezus. It's our annual hunt for the right pair of men's denim.

Last weekend he tried these and was coaxed to buy one.


Marc by Marc Jacobs - Uniform Fit
review - lady bum is not a good look for him.



Acne - Roc Cash Intense Black
review - Hot! These are probably going to be the next purchase.


Nudie - Slim Jim Dry Coated
review - he has slim sexy legs and the boot cut really doesn't do them justice. In my opinion, if you're blessed with slim legs you should show them off.

Naked and Famous - Skinny Guy Broken Twill Selvedge
review - nah - just ok. I like my pair though.

These were the best.
Nudie - Thin Finn Dry Black Coated

Design Lover - Thomas Stanley Thee Apple

Thomas Stanley Thee Apple Bird Feeder

The funnel design, smooth finish and sloped edges are meant to keep vermin out. I wonder if it's easy to clean. You have to keep those birds healthy.

For more on the design visit his site - Thomas Stanley

Tip of the Week - Civility

When you're walking with someone, whoever gets to the door first holds it open for the other. Simply pull the door toward you and wait until your companion walks through. If it opens out either push it out and wait, or push it out, walk through, hold it and wait.

Quote of the Week - Humphrey Bogart

disclaimer: that is not a ball park.

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz.

Imitators vs Innovators

I've been thinking about Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York today. Originally, I was trying to figure out if I could take the time off work to go. Then I started wondering if I'd really want to go. You see, in my eyes once it hits the runway it's already done. Is fashion week simply a mecca for the imitators? So be it - it's the tastemakers I'm interested in. If I can make it work I'll be in NYC this October for what I consider the premier fashion weekend. Keep your fingers crossed for me - it'll be my birthday treat to myself.

Style Inspiration

U-boat Aces

You must take a look at this replica German U-boat Marine coat a gentleman took two years to make. His other handmade coats are just as amazing.

images via wikipedia, u-boat.net

There's just something about Gord...

that makes a Monday morning much more bearable.