When it comes to rainy days, choosing the right pair of shoes can be tough. Most of the girls we know will throw on a pair of Hunter’s for their walk through the elements, and take a pair of shoes to change into when they get to their final destination. That is all fine and dandy if you are only going one place, but if you are planning on being in and out for the day, we have found a fantastic solution; Coastal Rain Skimmers ($69) by L.L. Bean.
Our undying love for boatshoes has been quite well noted over the past few months. From entry level models, to the higher end, there are very few pairs out there that we wouldn’t consider for our rotation. Of course, we prefer shoes that will last more than one season if at all possible, so we find ourselves gravitating to some of the higher end models. One pair that is sure to last for years is the Eastport ($175) by Allen Edmonds.
As much as we love the look of a freshly pressed sport shirt, we also have quite the affinity for the “wash and wear” look. While the look may be a bit too casual for some, it is one that we readily embrace. For a weekend running errands, or simply a change of clothes after a long day in the office, the comfort of a well worn and freshly washed sport shirt is hard to beat. The Thames Check Whale Shirt ($89.50), recently released by Vineyard Vines, may not fit the “well worn” moniker for us yet, but we have a feeling that it will before we know it.
Last night was a late one, and unfortunately today isn’t one of those Saturdays that we can just bum around and recover. That being said, we have pulled ourselves together and are ready to face the day. Other than a couple of bottles of water, and a few Advil, the one thing that is going to be most important today is a solid pair of sunglasses. Recently, Warby Parker, a company making a name for themselves in the prescription frame business, started offering sunglasses. One of their frames that made the transition flawlessly is the Thatcher ($95).
Many times, you can tell a lot about someone by simply studying how they sign their name. On the surface a signature may not seem like much, but upon further review you can tell if they were rushed or took their time, if they are meticulous or a bit more free flowing, or even what hand they wrote it with. In our opinion, some of the coolest signatures in history are those that belong to our founding fathers. Thanks to our friends at Buffalo and Company, and their Signature Bowties ($39.50 – $59.95), we can celebrate these fine pieces of penmanship via one of our favorite mediums.
Everyone knows that accessories are what truly bring an outfit together. Sometimes you need a few, and other times one well chosen piece is all it takes to make a statement. As men, our list of possible accessories is pretty slim, but for our female counterparts the options are basically endless. One functional accessory that every girl we know loves is a great looking clutch, and the Docksider ($128) by Lilly Pulitzer certainly fits that bill.
It’s the season of the polo shirt, and from the office to the classroom it is impossible to take more than a few steps without running in to someone who has one on. Polos are great because they’re comfortable in the heat and yet you’re still wearing a collared shirt. As you’re probably aware, we like to take a look at a wide spectrum of polos from all sorts of lifestyle companies and today is no exception. Anchored Style, who we’ve posted about in the past, has recently released its own line of polos ($68), take a look.
A collaboration from two established companies is always something we take an interest in, especially when it comes from two companies that we have always liked. While some collaborations can go south pretty quickly, we are yet to see one from J. Crew and Timex that we have not loved. Last week, the brands came together once again to announce their latest brainchild, the Andros Watch ($175).
Just like everyone else, we are sick of this heat. We are sick of hearing about it, we are sick of writing about it, and we are sick of thinking about it every time we get ready to walk out the door. In an effort to take our mind off of the high temps, we have once again found ourselves thinking about what we are going to need to add to the fall wardrobe this year. Last week we took care of boots, and this week we are tackling a staple of any Fall collection, a mid-weight sweater. The Striped V-neck Sweater ($59.50) by Lands End Canvas is a great piece that will come in handy all season long.
Well, we can officially say that the dog days of summer are upon us. With temperatures in Annapolis over the century mark for the third day in a row, we are doing our best to keep cool this weekend. Unfortunately for our four-legged friends, that means no runs, or trips in the car for the foreseeable future. To make up for the lack of activity, the least we can do is keep the dogs looking good, and the Sailors Knot Collar ($38) by Mascot will definitely do the trick.
