Even on my days off from work, when I dress “casually”, I add elements that’d spice up my outfit.
Details: Knit blazer by H&M, henley by River Island, Dockers Alpha chinos, hat by Urban Outfitters, belt and socks by Banana Republic, thrifted saddle shoes.
Peace, Gentlemen.
S.O.S.
Hello Gents,
It’s December here in the Hampton Roads area, and it’s a chilly 62 degrees outside, light drizzle.
I grew up in northwestern Pennsylvania, this isn’t what I remember winter to be.
The frozen Virginia sky.
I decided to not wear socks today because dammit I wanted to and I figured I’d see at least two people wearing shorts today (I saw five, yes I counted.)
Today’s OOTD is a John Ashford Macy’s herringbone blazer I found at thrift, the electric blue tie is also thrifted. The Chinos are Dockers Alpha khakis, Nordstrom 1901 pocket square, Aldo wingtips and lastly Nordstrom 1901 color laces.
Peace and God bless.
S.O.S
Good day, Gents.
I really believe there are many ways to expand your wardrobe, and this can be accomplished by paying attention to the details. By this, I mean the accessories you incorporate with each outfit can completely change the dynamic of your style.
I’d like to start this series on accessories by literally working from the ground up. Shoelaces are arguably the most neglected of men’s accessories, probably because we figure there’s no need to take it another step further when we purchase shoes. Replace the laces that come with your shoes with some of a different color to jazz up your outfits. I trend to keep the colors of the laces complimentary with my entire outfit and shoes, other times I’ve completely clashed them with everything else I’m wearing. Whatever your comfortable with will do. You can see how the different laces totally change the identity of the shoe, thus expanding the versatility of my shoes.
Nordstrom 1901 have many colors to choose from, and they’re very inexpensive. They add a special individual element to your shoes and outfit as a whole.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this post, next time I’ll be working my way up the leg to talk about my favorite accessory: socks!
Peace, Gentleman.
S.O.S.
This past weekend my lady and I took a short road trip to check out an event called the ARTisan Cafe, which was held at the Plant Zero Art Center in Richmond, Virginia’s Manchester district. The quarterly event promotes local businesses with products such as natural and holistic cosmetics, independent artists and designers, and food.
My girlfriend’s mother runs a business which was also featured at the event called Naokeidoe Creations. Naokeidoe specializes in handmade, all natural men’s and women’s soaps, body oils, deodorants, lotions, and hair care products, just to name a few. (Side note: ever since I started using Naokeidoe products, my skin hasn’t looked or felt this good. Check out the site here).
The event featured a great venue and crowd, live music, and delicious food drinks, and desserts. I love the atmosphere in Richmond, as it gives me a small glimpse of something Hampton Roads doesn’t quite offer: the eclectic, hip crowd that dabbles and dips into more
than beach and college clubs, politics, and military. Hampton Roads has this, but only in rarely advertised, small circles. Whenever I come to Richmond, no matter the length of time, I thoroughly enjoy myself.
I’d like to give thanks and congratulations to the organizers of the Artisan Cafe for a successful event. I’m looking forward to your next event.
Peace.
S.O.S
Hello Gentlemen, and hello winter. Today I woke to 37° temperatures with a high of 44° here in Norfolk, Virginia. Don’t feel too bad for me though, this weekend it’s right back into the 60’s again. So goes the winter season south of the Mason-Dixie line.
The autumn and winter months are my favorite time of year. The cold crisp air makes me feel alive when I inhale it. The change of colors, the festivities and general holiday atmosphere. Most of those feelings come from great childhood experiences. I love the holidays.
There’s also the fact I get to layer and play with many wardrobe combinations when the temperatures are cooler!
Peace Gentlemen, and happy holidays.
S.O.S
Good Day, Gents.
So, Rob Kardashian has his own sock line labeled “Arthur George”. It’s been highly criticized because 1) he’s a Kardashian, what’s not to be critical about, and 2) they’re a little funky looking, quite honestly.
The second point is what makes me like them so much.
Yes, I think the Kardashian’s usually are a huge waste of TV time slots. However, I do believe Rob gets the short end of the stick because he has to live up to his sister’s hype. Finally getting this product line off the ground is the first step in stepping into his own. I personally love the patterns, and anyone that knows me knows I like to step outside the box with my style.
Ok, enough about the damn Kardashians. I feel icky enough having wrote they’re name as many times as I have. Check out the socks.
Gentleman, don’t become a product of you’re environment.
Exceed your boundaries.
That is all.
Skin of Society 