Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Some people say "Clothes make the man". I tend to agree but go one step further and say that if "Clothes make the man, accessories make the clothes". There is nothing that irritates me more than plain unadorned outfits. As far as I am concerned the whole American Apparel style can go and soon. Go for character and you will always stand out. Standing out is a good thing.




This is how I wear my Bandanna in my back pocket. I used my red one there and it adds a little colour to you blue jeans. This time I have a purple tied around my neck in the traditional bandanna fashion to keep the cold winds of Canada off my neck. When I jump on my scooter I bring it up over my nose to prevent wind burn.

Friday, February 12, 2010





















This will keep me busy for some time...

GO CANADA GO!!!!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
















Well I am sure you can tell from my previous post I am a bit of a shopper. I enjoy new things and I am a bit of a clothes whore but I suppose there are worse things I could be spending my money on... not that I don't spend money on those as well. I picked up this new Eau de Toilette today. I was out on my scooter and it was cold but clear out and dry so I thought I would do a few errands and visit a few of my favorite shops here in Toronto. One of those shops is Jonathan and Olivia. A relative newcomer to Toronto, this shop carries a nice variety of classic and modern streetwear. I just so happened to stop in on a day where the majority of the store was on sale. Not wanting to waste the opportunity I picked up a nice Engineered Garments shirts in an off black colour and my new scent.

The new scent is Hinoki which was released a few years ago by my favorite magazine, Monocle. It is a collaboration between the magazine and the coveted streetwear and scent brand Comme des Garcons. It was expensive (not one of J and O's items on sale) and the bottle is small but I love it and so I don't really care. The scent has a nice and earthy aroma to it with a lot of cedar and mossy touches to it. According to the little card that came in the box the inspiration "...comes from a perfectly still, slightly chilly spring mourning spent soaking in an indoor/outdoor tub at the Tawaraya in Kyoto."

This is my new scent.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

























Arriving Tuesday

Gitman Bros Vintage make such simple shirts but they are perfect in materials and cut. There are far to many imitations of Oxford shirts (read American Apparel) and far to few quality ones.


February 15 at Lee's Palace Toronto!

Friday, February 5, 2010

1943 Elgin A-11 Hack Watch






















This is a 1943 Elgin A-11 Hack watch. It was standard issue for the US military during World War 2. This style was produced by three companies Bulova, Hamilton and Elgin. The Elgin watches seem to be available for sail every now an again. I am currently negotiating for one over Ebay. Wish me luck!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Currently Reading

Issue 30 Volume 3 just arrived in the post.

New Additions To The Family

I've been really good with my money so I did a little splurging last month.


Dry Bones x Self Edge x SuperFuture 2009... to be worn every day until I get sick of them... the fit is the best I have ever had.





The Hill-Side Bandannas... A red one for my back pocket and a purple one to wear around my neck when it gets cold.



Billykirk No. 78 Three Zip Wallet



Corter Premium Leather Belt Natural. This thing is 1/4 Inch Thick!

Introductions

My name is Dave and this is my first attempt at a Blog. I am sure many are over the whole blog thing but I love them and so I have decided to give it a try. I have many interests which I am sure you will soon be accustomed to by reading what I write.

This site will serve as an outlet to accumulate all those interests into one singular space. I am not a professional photographer so, when available, I will use others pics in lieu of my own and give cred where it's due. I am not a writer. Don't bother bugging me about my spelling or grammar because I just don't care. I will try and post at least once a day but I have a real job and life that takes precedence.

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