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Presentation: 3/28/11 || Right outta Virginia Beach, The Hill Side is the perfect spring scarf.

I haven’t posted anything for a while, but I received a package the other day I had been waiting for. It’s known among my friends and family I have a penchant for scarves. I finally picked up one I had … Continue reading

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Presentation: 3/14/2011 || Collar up, crew neck, Sperry Oxfords and a good mood.

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Presentations: 2/24/11 || Springing greens with Rugby RL but Winter ain’t over.

Gotta love Colorado weather. We hit -20′s in January and high 60′s in February. We’re evening back out now in the 40′s, but it’ll dip and spike plenty more times before the warm Summer nights hit. This weekend is one … Continue reading

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A video: The Streets – Dry Your Eyes

The Breakup Season is here, or at least that’s what I’ve come to call the Spring time. And for whatever reason (I think it’s rather obvious), Mike Skinner is able to capture the essence of the simplicity and heartbreak that … Continue reading

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Tuesdays with the Pretty Girls: Springtime Love and the Art of Courting

Spring’s here. It’s staying light later, the weather is warming, flowers are blooming, all that. It also means new loves are afoot. Scene: You have all day with a new guy trying his best to woo you. Describe a perfect … Continue reading

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The Ties that Bind. Spring courting and J.Crew prints.

Spring. Finally. Out come the warm-weather fabrics and prints… and the black book. The girls you forgot about during the Winter months have now shed the parkas and are out and about in the parks and on the patios. Fix … Continue reading

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A seersucker short, a Knot ribbon belt, and Tamarindo dreaming.

As It’s time to dig out the Spring wear, I donned a yellow Polo sweater, seersucker shorts, and the ribbon belt the friendly folks at Knot were kind enough to send my way. Though I just walked around indoor a … Continue reading

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Spring cleaning. Tried and blue: Gingham Vans Authentic

A day or two ago, Lawrence at SartInc posed a question regarding the classic blue colorways we’ve come to know and love on our pairs of Vans. While the simple classic colors are sharp, I was fortunate enough to pick … Continue reading

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Spring kicks: Seavees asks for attention.

You have to love the simplicity of Seavees. There’s no real glitz or glamor (aside from that pair of Bleeding Madras) which is exactly what a shoe should be. Puns aside, I am kicking myself for not snagging a pair … Continue reading

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Coastal Living: Ribbon Belts of Knot.

I broke out the Nantucket Reds last night for the first time this season. It was a bit premature, but temperatures in the mid-50′s seemed to deem it an appropriate choice. Holding up said reds was an old J. Crew … Continue reading

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United Spring/Summer 2009

Chicago’s expensive as hell when there’s construction on the Blue Line, what is normally our main means of transport into the city when visiting. Even having the cheapest fares in the country, cab rides add up quick. Which explains the … Continue reading

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Enjoi CO. Skateboarding Spring 2009

There isn’t a more entertaining skate team to watch (in terms of cheap antics and goofy riding) than the boys at Enjoi. When I was really into skating, Louie Barletta was always someone I looked forward to meeting. Perhaps if … Continue reading

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Bruxe : Spring 2009: The Jefferson Bag

Canadian-based premium goods shop (or is it shoppe, north of the border?), Bruxe has unveiled a few new bags for their Spring 2009 line. Keep your gear all packed up tight and right with the stellar looking Jefferson Bag ($180), … Continue reading

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Band of Outsiders Spring 2009 Looks

If Band of Outsiders has anything to say about it, it’s going to be a good Spring. The unveiling of their new line shows us a variety of items, all styled well with just enough flash and pop to set … Continue reading

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Visvim Skagway Lo Denim

Denim’s as versatile as it gets. Jeans, shirts, jackets, vest, hats, and, in this case, the Visvim Skagway Lo. A simple sneaker that’s gonna last as long as you, perhaps longer given the circumstances. Released today at Undefeated. [HighSnobiety]

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