I can never reason with myself. –Verbal Jint
As Labor Day Weekend signifies in the States the end of Summer, the Autumn smell, I could smell it, Autumn smell, it smells like Autumn. Depending where one lives in the USA, you either look forward to the Fall or have no problem living The Endless Summer. Although there is still some Summer left, it’s always nice to get a jump on the next season. I look forward to the Fall. I enjoy the balance of the four seasons we have in the Northeast. But with the Northeast comes weather patterns that truly have a mind of its own. Today may be 85 and sunny. Tomorrow may be 65 and sunny. It smells like Autumn.
With the changing of the seasons comes the changing of 
attire. Tailored shorts, polo shirts, Sperry Top-siders and most Summer-oriented clothing should be placed into hibernation. The color palette fades from bright to not so bright. You can unleash some of those shoes that were put away for the Summer again. Your skill set to mix, match and layer will be on display! Browns, blacks, darker blues, burgundy, oranges, purples, greys, greens, darker yellows or any color that brings a sense of warmth to your wardrobe is the flavor for the season. Materials change too. Wool, tweed, corduroy, suede and flannel should be ready to go. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations. And don’t be afraid to do something out of the ordinary style-wise (stay away from the pumpkin latte nonsense). For a simple example of layering, in the pic to the right, I am wearing a Club Room lavender stripped slim-fit dress shirt (Ebay, $13.85), a Tricots St. Raphael chocolate brown half-zip sweater (BCF, $19.99), a Chaps tan corduroy sport coat (Kohls, $29.99 clearance) and a pocket square ($6.24) from The SquarExtraordinaire on Ebay. The outfit is simple, warm and exudes the season of Autumn intertwined with a little bit of my personality, the pocket square. What you don’t see, I am wearing Urban Pipeline dark indigo jeans (Kohls $15.99) and a pair of G.H. Bass saddle shoes (BCF $29.99). Remember when creating your own style to incorporate your personality.
Something of pertinence I want to speak about is purchasing off-season. The Chaps sport coat was purchased in Summer of 2014 hence the ridiculously low price. I recently purchased 2 more Chaps sport coats (brown suede and black corduroy with elbow patches) from Kohls online a month ago. Both were on clearance for $35 (original price $175). While some may say the Chaps line is of a lower standard, I couldn’t care less. My tailored executed her magic and I am content. Firstly, I wouldn’t invest full price 
for the sport coats. I know better now that I am older and hopefully wiser. Secondly, I wouldn’t wear these particular sport coats every day. In addition, I treat these coats as if I
purchased them at a Brooks Brothers brick and mortar. I am aware of clothing deemed cheap because they do use cheaper materials and quality control is not up to par as well as other factors that come into play. But I will say it emphatically in my best version of The Rock, it doesn’t matter where you bought them! You treat each piece of clothing with care regardless of price. Same for shoes. I cannot stress this enough. If we were channeling Demi Moore’s character in Indecent Proposal, rolling around half naked in a million dollars, we would be heading to Brooks Brothers ASAP! I saw some Edward Greens I want for a cool $1720!
It shouldn’t be a problem switching over one’s seasonal wardrobe. In fact, it should be fun. Keep to the fundamentals and add on accordingly. If it fits your personality, have the confidence to wear it and wear it to perfection. Before I conclude, keep in mind to put your Spring and Summer clothes away with care. Appropriate care will have them ready to go once the season change again. Take care of your suede shoes too. Give them a good once over and have them nap with cedar shoe trees. Until next time, jal ga!
this is contradictory of what I write here. Our society dictates a good appearance is of utmost importance. But as an individual who believes character takes precedence over appearance, in my opinion it makes sense to have a book cover that will pique the interest of all. Let the reader make an assessment after reading and digesting the contents instead having the reader avert their eyes because the cover didn’t attract them. With that said, make sure your book cover displays an invitation to read.
important to use distilled water only in garment steamers. The standard iron has been destroying wrinkles since the beginning of time. As with everything, products get better, more advanced and make most things easier. The iron pictured is a Rowenta Effective. I purchased this on sale at Target for $39.99. Rowenta has a great reputation. As with the steamer, one will use distilled water. Hard minerals in tap water over time, may ruin the effectiveness of the steamer and the iron. While there are detractors concerning this, I would err on the side of caution. Purchasing a gallon of distilled water will not put one at a deficit. Just as you treat your clothes well, treat the equipment you use on them just as well! Jal ga! 
Personally, I love suede shoes. I like the look, the feel and they are most certainly bring a casual angle to your overall style. Every maker of men’s shoes has a variety of suede footwear ranging from any style of shoe to any price range. In the picture to the right, 
The one thing one will love about suede shoes is the versatility. You can wear suede shoes with shorts and trousers alike. Some may 
Selvedge jeans refers to the self-edge. In the above pic you can see how clean the edge is on the Uniqlo and Gap 1969s. The indigo jeans are Urban Pipelines from Kohl’s. On standard jeans, the material isn’t tightened-up. When one cuffs a standard jean, you’ll see what I am writing about. It is 
Pipelines fit me perfect (I paid $9.99 for them thanks to coupon codes). I own two pairs and a pair of Levi’s.
good on you? Or maybe you should try a pair with a shorter inseam so you can go with a slight break or no break sans the cuff? Remember, at the end of the day, you are the one who has to be happy with your look and your respective purchases. Once you find jeans that fit you perfect, the easy part is pairing them with a dress shirt, a t-shirt, a henley, a waistcoat, a blazer, a sport coat and so on. The versatility jeans afford you can be summed at quite simply as like being a kid in a candy store. Jal ga!
Finding collar bars and collar pins are easy. Finding a collar bar/pin dress shirt is not as easy. The price point is 
was rather impressed is an understatement. Although I would have preferred the standard white dress shirt, burgundy is very versatile. The tab collar shirt eliminates the need to wear a collar bar or a collar pin. Also, they are easier to find! The picture to the right is to show what one is dealing with. I might as well consider Ebay my go to from this point on. I won the Robert Talbott dress shirt for $19. It is grey and has a very small checkered print. And I basically stole the Oscar de la Renta tie for 99 cents. Yes, 99 cents. 
I do not go crazy with some of the patterns but I do like them very much. As I wrote about in a previous 
be the oxford blue when flipping the cuff as seen in the picture to the left. I own a few flip-cuff shirts such as Alexander Julian, Nautica, Van Heusen, and Calvin Klein. I recently added an Egara, a Jhanes Barnes, and a Robert Talbott. Egara, pictured to the left, is a 
through Ebay ranging from $5.99 to $8.95. Some second-hand and most new. The 
When one has taken the steps to have to have a solid foundation, look to accessories. What is indispensable to creating your own style is incorporating your individualism. Personally, when it comes to my pocket squares, I adore lots of color as well as floral patterns. I know it comes from my Korean heritage. I often wonder how I was dressed for my 
add is this: when wearing a tie, 
For me to elaborate on how it is advantageous for one to know these colors well, how to incorporate them into one’s arsenal and to touch upon the importance of expanding your boundaries when it comes to using an array of colors would probably stretch me out five post worths. I rather not drone on but instead I will provide the following links for your study time:
SquareExtraordinaire
ries (jewelry, cuff links, tie bars, collar bars, etc.) can also make or break an outfit.
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