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Strings on Ice

The new kid on the block? Dress pants with draw strings. These grey beauties from Express have got me hooked. You all know how much I appreciate varying & contrasting aesthetics. The incorporation of such a sporty element in a traditional dressy pant is merely fantastic.

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Z Zegna | Techmerino

Techmerino. Now what the heck is that? Zegna is entering a new era today, an era where technology and innovation meet luxurious, comfortable fabrics — Techmerino is one prong of that. For the other two, you’ll have to take a look at Isaac and Moti’s blogs.

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V-Day Prep: Pandora | The Last Piece

I know it’s not Valentine’s Day yet, but I just couldn’t wait to give Lisa my final choice of PANDORA pieces, especially since the 14th will be right in the middle of fashion week (-craziness) this year! In the end, my decision fell on the piece that was that most expressive of my love, in direct terms: …

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I’m Mossy

Layers of green, keeping it casual. Awesome outfit to run around and do errands where you can’t let yourself go completely. The interlock knit pants are magic, because they feel like legit sweat pants, but the knitting technique makes them look a lot more structured …

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V-Day Prep: Pandora | Making Choices

Guys, you’re awesome. Thanks so much for helping me narrow down what to get Lisa — I read all your comments and tweets, and wherever else your suggestions reached me, and the 5 PANDORA pieces that made the cut, before I make a final decision, are: …

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Freezing Rain

If you deem the look on my face in the photos above as “painstaken,” it might be because of the “freezing rain.” Though almost poetic in sound, I’d rather not have seen these two words in the weather app for yesterday’s forecast. As you may or may not know, Lisa and I are still on the hunt for an apartment …

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République

More from Paris: this time from the République 🙂 This look is basically why I called my blog what I called my blog: dapper in essence, with a super slick, navy, double-breasted suit, a crisp white shirt, and a classic camel coat.

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Blackmont

All black for moody pictures behind the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre — absolutely one of my favorite areas in Paris. I have another one or two looks coming from Paris, but as of tomorrow …

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V-Day Prep: Pandora | The All-Giving

Gentlemen, let’s be real: even if she says “Noooo, you don’t have to get me anything!” — we all know that simply means “You better try harder than last time or you can leave it be altogether.” That’s right, Valentine’s Day is coming up and I am getting my lady something from PANDORA.

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