New Mykita Shop in Vienna via selectism
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Clown Suit
Take great care always to be dressed like reasonable people of your own age in the place where you are whose dress is never spoken of as either too negligent or too much studied. -Lord Chesterfield
As the NBA Finals are going to be starting tomorrow night, I'm anticipating not only anticipating the game, I'm also anticipating what NBA correspondent Craig Sager will be wearing throughout the series. Let it be known that I admire Mr. Sager's confidence and personal style...with that said he is a perfect example of being too studied...in modern term too matchy. I used to work at a retail store where fellas would come in and ask for a blue suit, blue shirt, blue tie, blue shoes, and blue socks, and when I offered alternatives such a pink shirt or a complimentary tie I was looked at as if I was an idiot. The most ironic thing was that these same fellas would come in a week later and would pick up a polo with blue, pink, white, and green, or some other complimentary color variation. Listen there is nothing wrong with a Monochromatic look, but always a remember women should match, men should compliment. If wearing a suit there should be something that breaks up the monotony of the colors even if it's something as simple as a white collar, or brown shoes, otherwise it can end up looking like a clown suit. Lastly, while KG's comments were quite funny, I think Kenny Smith's comment was right on point "it's not the individual pieces, it's the individual pieces together." Because I agreed with that here are some examples of pink done right.
As the NBA Finals are going to be starting tomorrow night, I'm anticipating not only anticipating the game, I'm also anticipating what NBA correspondent Craig Sager will be wearing throughout the series. Let it be known that I admire Mr. Sager's confidence and personal style...with that said he is a perfect example of being too studied...in modern term too matchy. I used to work at a retail store where fellas would come in and ask for a blue suit, blue shirt, blue tie, blue shoes, and blue socks, and when I offered alternatives such a pink shirt or a complimentary tie I was looked at as if I was an idiot. The most ironic thing was that these same fellas would come in a week later and would pick up a polo with blue, pink, white, and green, or some other complimentary color variation. Listen there is nothing wrong with a Monochromatic look, but always a remember women should match, men should compliment. If wearing a suit there should be something that breaks up the monotony of the colors even if it's something as simple as a white collar, or brown shoes, otherwise it can end up looking like a clown suit. Lastly, while KG's comments were quite funny, I think Kenny Smith's comment was right on point "it's not the individual pieces, it's the individual pieces together." Because I agreed with that here are some examples of pink done right.
It's not your daddy's cognac...
The past few months I've been delighted by all of the new launches that have taken place with a lot of the classic distilleries. Interestingly enough almost of them have been converted to black, here is one more added to the mix.
Hennessy Black is a unique in that at its inception it actually is a wine with grapes used from where else but Cognac, Italy. It's then distilled twice and stored in old cognac oak cast for a period of 8 years.
Its hand consist of scent of jasmine, daffodils, and orange flowers, delicately mixed with hint of citrus, honey, and fresh grapes.
Definitely sounds like something I need to get my hands on.
Watch and roller
• Case covered in croc skin
• Nubuck suede lining and removable roll.
• Presented in tissue-lined Nile Blue Smythson box.
$400
Smythson of Bond Street
Looks like a nice Father's Day gift to me.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Got crabs?
Ingredients
* 3/4 cup ketchup
* 1/2 cup prepared horseradish
* Juice of 1 lemon
* 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
* 1 1/2 pounds lump crab meat (picked over to eliminate stray pieces of bone or shell)
* 1 head of iceberg lettuce, washed and shredded
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Tabasco and mix well. (This mixture can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the dish.)
2. Gently fold the crab into the seasoned mix. Divide the lettuce among 6 bowls or glasses, and spoon the crab mixture over each. Garnish each with a dash of cayenne pepper and serve with lemon wedges.
I like easy filling dishes like this it makes me feel like I have a some sort of cooking skills and even better it's virtually impossible to mess up.
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Closet Essentials
While I'm attempting to edit my closet for the spring and summer seasons and getting my closet reorganized...here are some tips from lifestyle aficionado Colin Cowie on some closet essentials to keep your to keep you looking your best any and everytime you step out.
PS. Remember if it's been a year and you haven't worn it, get rid of it, because it's probably not that important to you, it's just taking up space, and could be better suited for someone who really needs it.
* Dedicated drawer for watches and jewelry
* Multiple hooks for necklaces, belts, and hats
* Shoe inserts
* Shoe kit (for a quick shine)
* Shoehorn – a long one with a good handle
* A lint brush
* A clothes brush
* A sewing kit and a box to store all spare buttons
* A travel steamer
* Extra laces
* And, of course, a full – length mirror
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