WDIWT…11/25/13

Layering is a fun part of Fall/Winter and it's a great way to keep warm.

Details:
Jacket: Michael Andrews Bespoke Donegal Holland & Sherry Tweed via Michael Andrews Bespoke (part of a 3 piece suit)-$$$
Sweater: Old Navy Light Brown Marbled V-Neck via Old Navy-Gift
Shirt: American Living White/Purple Micro-check L/S Dress Shirt via JCP-$8
Jeans: Old Navy "Slim Fit" via Old Navy-$2.50
Shoes: 1901 Brown Suede Wingtips Boots via Nordstrom Rack-$60

My New Favorite Wallet

I wrote a couple of days ago about this fold wallet that was given to me as a gift by Pepe at Meermin Mallorca trunk show. I must admit that at first I wasn't 100% sure of how this wallet worked but once he showed me I thought it was a pretty genius way to keep really the essentials needed in your wallet. I've gone from having a bi-fold wallet to a card wallet and eventually to the J. Crew Magic wallet and all in an effort to be as minimal as possible in regards to what I carry.

I thought I had found a good balance with J. Crew Magic wallet and now although it's great I ended up adding plenty of stuff and it defeated the slimness of it. Now this isn't the wallets fault, clearly but mine.

One thing I really do love about this wallet is that it forces you to be as minimalistic as possible and makes you think about what do I really need to carry in my wallet. The wallet easily fits 4 cards (the most I've put in), and a decent amount of cash. The cards go in the middle by the tab and with the cash you just center it under the tab and fold your wallet closed. The leather used is amazingly soft and incredibly supple. Being shell cordovan it is also incredibly sturdy. Pictures of shell cordovan to me tend to indicate that the leather is almost stiff to the touch, but at least with this one it is very soft. I'm looking forward to the patina that it will develop throughout time.

Pictures below show how it looks when being used, pictures below that when I first got it:

Meermin Mallorca Trunk Show on 11/15/13

I had to go to SuitSupply to return a suit that didn't fit and to get the chest let out on the other. The Meermin Mallorca trunk show was literally around the corner from SuitSupply so both were conveniently close. Having owned 3 pairs of Meermin Mallorca shoes; which my brown calf double monks get plenty of wear, and having been in communication with both Sandro and Pepe, I wanted to visit them.

First, let me say that Pepe and his mother; Luisa, were incredibly welcoming and cordial and they made visiting the trunk show worth it. Pepe let me tried on a pair of the Brown Museum Calf cap toes from the StyleForum MTO group buy that someone decided they didn't want, I have to say it was hard leaving them behind. They weren't on display and I'm pretty sure I was one of the only one's if not the only one he let try on. Although I didn't leave with anything that day, I will be putting in an order (once he returns to Mallorca) for a pair of Austerity Brogues in Brown Museum Calf. Pepe was kind enough to gift me this amazing Shell Cordovan fold wallet that I just started using today. Pics of how the wallet works tomorrow hopefully.

Below are some pictures from the trunk show:

Pepe's Beautiful Gift! Shell Cordovan Fold Wallet:

Snuff Suede Austerity Brogue Linea Maestra:

Navy Double Monks Linea Maestra (Right Foot):

Luisa's Women's Tan Double Monks:

Austerity Brogue in Brown Suede Linea Maestra (this is the base of the shoe I will be ordering):

StyleForum Brown Museum Calf Cap toe from Group Buy (this is the leather they will be in); the vamp didn't close completely which I wasn't sold on them to take them otherwise the shoe was beautiful:

WDIWT…11/21/13

Kept it simple today:

Details:
Sweater: Gap Navy Shawl Cardigan Sweater via Gap-Gift
Shirt: Polo Ralph Lauren White/Navy Stripe L/S Dress Shirt via Adrian-$7
Trousers: H&M Navy Corduroy via H&M-$15
Watch: Coach
Shoes: Cole Haan Pebble Grain Bluchers via eBay-$15

WDIWT...11/20/13

I've been MIA for the week and mostly it's due to the fact that we had Parent/Teacher Conference and as a result no time at all for pictures, in addition I had my neck readjusted yesterday so that mean leaving work early on Monday and taking the day yesterday. Kept it patriotic today without intending too.

Details:
Sweater: Old Navy Navy V-Neck Sweater via Old Navy-$10
Shirt: Van Huesen White/Red Micro Check L/S Dress Shirt via Macy's (I think)-$10
Trousers: Gap Blue Corduroy via Gap-$15
Shoes: Banana Republic Brown Suede Chukkas via Banana Republic Factory Store-$38

WDIWT...11/13/13

So I ordered a light brown donegal tweed suit from Michael Andrews Bespoke on my birthday, when it arrived it was a dark brown. In short, they switched my fabric with another client's by accident. Great customer service is always appreciated and as a result they let me keep the error suit while making the situation right. I will admit maybe because it wasn't what I wanted or the color or both, it is not my favorite and have worn items separately since I've gotten it, especially the jacket. Funny enough this is my most complimented suit. Had about 10 people today make a comment with only one person saying something smart.

I spent most of the day without the jacket as the building's heat was on and it made it pretty much unbearable to wear the jacket as well.

Details:

Suit (3-piece): Michael Andrews Bespoke Holland & Sherry Brown Donegal Tweed via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$

Shirt: Old Navy White Button Down Collar L/S Dress Shirt via Old Navy-$10

Shoes: Florsheim Imperial Otavio Brown Deerskin via eBay-$15

WDIWT...Yesterday 11/12/13

Always wanted to try the cardigan over the gray pinstripe waistcoat and trousers so I did it yesterday.

Details:

Sweater: Gap Navy Shawl Cardigan via Gap-Gift
Shirt: Stafford Light Blue L/S Dress Shirt via JC Penney-$5 or $8
Tie: Uniqlo Navy/Light Blue/Royal Blue/Blue Striped Knit Tie via Uniqlo-$5.90
Waistcoat: Michael Andrews Bespoke Gray/White Pinstripe via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$
Trousers: Michael Andrews Bespoke Gray/White Pinstripe via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$20 at Sample Sale
Shoes: Cole Haan Pebble Grain Bluchers via eBay-$15

WDIWT...11/8/13

Mixing blues and browns today.  The navy tweed jacket from J. Crew Factory store is exceptionally warm and has a pretty heavyweight to it . It is a blend, 70% wool 30% nylon but it sure does keep me warm. The Thompson fit for me works well and needs minimal alterations off the rack. The only done to this jacket was shortening of the sleeves. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite jackets as it can be paired up with almost anything from denim to flannel trousers.

Details:
Jacket: J. Crew Thompson Navy Tweed with Elbow Patches via J. Crew Factory-$108
Shirt: Stafford White/Brown Gingham L/S Dress Shirt via JC Penney-$8
Watch: (not pictured) Coach Stainless Steel via Nordstrom Rack-Gift
Jeans: Gap 1969 Dark Denim Wash via Gap-$45
Socks: Merona Light Brown via Target-$3
Shoes: Cole Haan Air Aiden Walnut Penny Loafers via Nordstrom Rack-$90

WDIWT…11/7/13

Grays and Blues, a mix that can't miss in my opinion. I could have easily worn a tie with it if I wanted too but I decided to go tieless today to work.

Details:
Sweater: Gap Navy Shawl Cardigan via Gap-Gift
Shirt: Stafford Light Blue L/S Dress Shirt via JC Penney-$5
Trousers: Michael Andrews Bespoke Light Gray/White Pencil Stripe via Michael Andrews Bespoke Sample Sale-$20
Shoes: Banana Republic Brown Suede Chukka Boots via Banana Republic Factory Store-$40

WDIW…Yesterday 11/4/13

I received my happy error on Thursday with the brown donegal tweed 3 piece. Decided to bust out the jacket on Monday but paired it up with some navy corduroy's instead of the matching suit pants. I also took the opportunity to layer a v-neck sweater underneath it.

Details:
Jacket: Michael Andrews Bespoke Brown Donegal Tweed via Michael Andrews Bespoke-$$$
Sweater: Polo Ralph Lauren Camel V-Neck via Gift-Gift
Shirt: Alfani White/Navy Micro-check L/S Dress Shirt via Macy's-$12
Pants: H&M Navy Corduroy via H&M-$15
Shoes: Stafford Camlin Brown Wingtip Dress Boots via JC Penney-$40