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A little wrist candy

Got a little behind on my feeds but came across a bunch of wrist candy. All classic looking pieces with their functionality on display. Love the dark faces of the last two.

http://www.atimetoget.com/2011/02/hit-list-sky-chief.html
http://www.whereisthecool.com/page/36
http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/02/25/seagull-1963-chronograph-watch/

GANT By Michael Bastian Watches for Autumn 2011

Well, looks like I'm going to Barney's for a watch run. Can't wait to tease'm with this.

Saw these at: http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/02/15/vegas-gant-by-michael-bastian-watches-for-autumn-2011/gant-michael-bastian-watches-img_7619/

Teasin'

Can't get this clip or the glasses they stunt with out of my mind today.

Product # 121662

Converse

Product: CONS CTS Ox

Product #: 121662

Color: Biking Red / Black / White

Material: Waxed Canvas

Season: Spring 2011

Man vs. Machine

I'm not the best at writing stuff. I'm not witty or captivating. So, I opt to keep it simple and to the point.

This is brilliant.

(yes, that's string)

www.m-vs-m.com

(red) Supreme backpack

Supreme, always a good way to pop that red on 'em.

http://haw-lin.com/

amlai’s Leather Soul Cigar Shell Indy boot

Classic design, rich colors.

http://nickelcobalt.tumblr.com/post/2570548855/rdornan-amlais-leather-soul-cigar-shell-indy

I agree.

Via: Life Time Gear

red

I've gotten really into adding red to any outfit recently. I love it as a way to simultaneously make any look more extroverted, masculine, well-bred but not conspicuous, and intentional. This seems to be most effective when the red comes from accessories, subtle design choices (e.g., the bottom button hole of dress shirt stitched with red), or as part of patterns.

Below are some of the red I've been working in lately. Watch from J. Crew, socks from J. Crew and H&M, and Topsiders I picked up at Nordstrom Rack (with that crazy Groupon deal that brought their site down for a bit).

I'm also going to try to make this a recurring theme adding new red pieces when I get them and linking to others I see on the usual sites, blogs, etc.

My Christmas wish list (of items under $50)

* Selvedge Chambray Bandana by Maiden Noir - $46 @ Union

* Key Chain w/ Snap Hook by Makr Carry Goods - $40 @ Makr

* Military Watch by Smith & Wesson - $29.95 @ Smith & Wesson

* Stainless Steel Water Bottle by Stanley - $12 @ Woodlands

* Leather Day Planner by Old Faithful Shop - $46 @ Old Faithful Shop

* Adam Scarf by Saint James - $48 @ J.Crew

* Pieds Rayes Socks by Saint James - $20 @ J.Crew

* Canine Collar by Tanner Goods - $36 @ Tanner Goods

* AAA Flashlight by Maratac - $21.75 @ County Comm

* Stainless Embassy Elite Pen by County Comm - $49 @ County Comm

Deck-Out

Oi Polloi

12 Days of Christmas

Leave it to Old Blue Eyes to tell it like it is for Christmas...

"On the (first) day of Christmas, we gave our loving dad (my children gave to me). Twelve dozen kisses, Eleven jars of jelly, Ten silken hankies, Nine games of scrabble, Eight pairs of cuff links, Seven books of fiction, Six golden lighters, Five ivory combs, Four mission lights, Three golf clubs, Two silken scarfs, And a most lovely lavender tie."  - Frank Sinatra


I can only hope for such a good list of gifts this Christmas.

Filson: Giving haters something to talk about since 1897

This is what's up right here.

http://www.filson.com/products/fall-10-cowichan-sweater.11013.html?fromCat=true&fvalsProduct=activity/everyday&fmetaProduct=aa13

Red Wing 4592's

Back in September I bought a pair of Red Wing 4592's. They are my first pair of "real" boots since I was much younger and I was honestly unaware of the proper care for a pair of boots of that quality. After a little research online, I got some mink oil(just the simple Kiwi brand) and applied the first coat of many to the boots. I couldn't be happier with the results.

The mink oil brought a great depth of color out of the leathers that was missing. Much more red and "burnt" colors. Also, the process was incredibly quick and clean.

I always get a bit of satisfaction caring for any clothes, furniture, or durable goods. Ironing shirts, polishing dress shoes, cleaning cuff links, etc. You know, that feeling like you are "taking good care of your things" like your parents told you to. I felt that double when applying the oil to these boots. One of those few connections to the past through a now strictly elective ritual. My job is as physically undemanding as they get so I don't need the boots themselves to accomplish anything, but I still need the process.