Quote of the Week - Walt Whitman

Every moment of light and dark is a miracle.

What are you listening to?

Stone Roses - Fools Gold (1989)
download --> Fools Gold (Remastered)


The gold road's sure a long road
winds on through the hills for fifteen days

The pack on my back is achin'
the straps seem to cut me like a knife

The gold road's sure a long road
winds on through the hills for fifteen days

The pack on my back is achin'
the straps seem to cut me like a knife

I'm no clown, I won't back down
I don't need you to tell me what's goin' down
down, down, down, down, da down, down, down
down, down, down, down, da down, down, down

I'm standing alone
I'm watching you all
I'm seeing you sinking
I'm standing alone
you're weighing the gold
I'm watching you sinking
Fool's gold

These boots were made for walking
the Marquis De Sade never made no boots like these

Gold's just around the corner
breakdown's coming up 'round the bend

(how ya doin'?)

Sometimes you have to try to get along dear
I know the truth and I know what you're thinking

Down, down, down, down, da down, down, down

I'm standing alone
I'm watching you all
I'm seeing you sinking
I'm standing alone
you're weighing the gold
I'm watching you sinking
Fool's gold

just a few pics

Yes, my birthday fell on a national holiday. Apparently, the Four Seasons Whistler thought I looked much older for my age as evidenced by their greeting card. Those are our two kits - their grandparents came and stayed with them while we were gone.

As I spent the weekend doing what Libras do best - lounging and enjoying the good life - I'm a little behind in the blog. Hang in there.

PS That 'Smoked Coke' on the bar menu was the best cocktail I've ever had.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Mom and me

Vintage Calvin Klein Menswear

1980

Tip of the Week - Women

Never tell a woman she looks good for her age.

Just because you are wearing a tie

images 1 & 2 Dolce and Gabbana @ style.com - note the length of the tie and fit of the shirt, including the sleeve length
image 3 - the loosened tie makes him look drunk but at least his shirt fits him.

doesn't mean you look 'professional'. You can actually come across looking sloppier than you would without one. If you're going to make the effort to look 'professional' by throwing on a tie please take the time to make sure the whole package comes across as 'professional' - meaning that your clothes fit you.

1. get a shirt that fits - which means one you didn't buy at Joe's Tent and Awning or Costco.
2. go for a collar that flatters your bone structure (see my post on collar styles).
3. your tie looks best if it touches just the top of the waist on your trousers (see photo).
4. thoughts on undershirts under white shirts (see photo)? They creep me out but that's just me.
5. pant hems are more important than you think (see my post on hems).

Quote of the Week - Virginia Woolf

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.

Men's Fall Casual

I love this. We should hang out.
Lounge Lizard all photos from Real Shine - please drop by their shop to see more.

6 Classic Men's Winter Coats

Dior

available with free shipping @ Luisaviaroma

Vivienne Westwood
available @ Selfridges

Oak
available @ Oak

Marc Jacobs
available with free shipping @Luisaviaroma

Dior
available with free shipping @ Luisaviaroma

Comme des Garcons
available online @ Browns

Winter coat season is around the corner and we're having one heck of a time finding a coat. Here are a few from F/W 2010 collections that he's been inspired by.

For more of my coat posts:
More good coats from 2010
Inspiration
Investment Pieces
Best Archival Pieces
Lightweight
Leather
The Side Zip

Saturday Night Special

anonymous photo - found Vancouver BC
circa 1968

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent

1970

on my way home

Design Lover - Casio Illuminator

circa 1970s
I had to buy the whole bag of watches at a thrift store but it was worth it.

Quote of the Week - Gail Rubin Bereny

Above all, remember that the most important thing you can take anywhere is not a Gucci bag or French cut jeans; it's an open mind.

Gail Rubin Bereny

That Dolce Gabbana Chicken Baby Housework Campaign

Remember when I was wondering about Dolce & Gabbana's Madonna campaign - or was it Madonna's Dolce&Gabanna campaign? Anyway, here's a behind the scenes look released today. Note the chicken.

How to find the best mens boots

Well, after trying those Fiorenti & Baker two weekends ago I had to go revisit the inspiration - just to make sure. Last weekend we headed to our local surplus store to see what was in stock. I found both pairs - the parade and the combat (photos 5 & 6) plus a few cool ones for him. Is it just me or is the boot in photo 3 a near spitting image to the Barry Distressed Buttero boots? Of course neither of us walked out with boots but I picked up a Canadian cadet overcoat - currently at the dry cleaner so no photo.

PS The rainy season has begun and I want to bottle the smell of the forest.

Last Weekend on the Turntable

Seals and Crofts
Although my favourite is Summer Breeze - Diamond Girl has its strong points.

Saturday Night Special

found - Vancouver BC
circa early 1970s

Vintage Gucci

90s
Tom Ford

am I turning into a poser?

Haunted by the spirit of my old combat boots I was possesed to try these Fiorenti and Baker Elois-A-Ner on last weekend. I loved them. Haunted by mocking voices in my head chanting, 'You can't buy grunge at the Gap.' I wondered if I'd be a poser if I paid over $575 for them.

PS They look 100 times better in person.

Currently Reading...

Workwear: Work Fashion Seduction
by: Olivier Saillard curator of - Histoire idéale de la mode contemporaine : Les plus beaux défilés de 1971 à nos jours at Les Arts Decoratifs

Did you know...

found photo collection of author

It takes about 1,800 gallons of water to grow enough cotton to make one pair of jeans.

Tip of the Week - Fashion

Build upon your own wardrobe by choosing complimentary colors, fabrics and shapes.

Vintage Chanel

1980

Philipe Guibourgé