thread & salt

found these awesome vintage shoe stays at a local antique store. 

start collecting.

warmth, ties & penny loafers.

i went on a prompt and precise hunt for a killer gray wool blazer & came home with this sweater. since i’m pursuing the ‘coatless winter’ and layering up with pieces like this cardigan (and a few undershirts) i felt it fell in all-swell-like. A thick sweater can go a long way and this one has all the right details, a great fit and the right color to push me through till the layers shed. 

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shirt via ernest alexander
tie via ernest alexander
tie clip via antique (1908 penny)
cardigan via j.crew
belt via ernest alexander
denim via rogue territory
socks via american eagle
shoes via oak street bootmakers

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properly prioritize punctuality.

pineapple jacket & banana pants - the fruit suit.

work has been insane lately and i find myself wearing all-black-everything all week. so, i fuse 5 days of borderline outlandish clothing into my day off. project nyc happened to be on that day. where sandbox studio had an awesome pop-up studio that made me look much prettier than i am.

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1960s military jacket w/ pineapple canvas collar lining.
j.crew t shirt
j.crew outlet pant w/ yellow dye job
alden loafers

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uniforms drive me crazy.

DIY:

1960’s military shirt $20
grey bandana $2
thread & materials $6

i scored this killer military jacket in new hope PA last time i was around home, after some quick drafting and detail confirmation i commissioned this really pretty chick who knew how to use a sewing machine. the results are stellar, and i have my new favorite light weight jacket.

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denim via baldwin
belt via gap
flops via clarks 

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write down all of your ideas in ink. make them happen.

also: facebook & twitter

vests are still cool, right?
aged is cool, right?

vintage vest via landsend (@shopNAVA)
tie via j.crew (new)
shirt via club monaco (1 year old)
belt via gap (4 years old)
denim via rogue territory (10 months)
shoes via clarks (3 years old)

“and smile, it’s just #menswear”