RL Love, +random commentary

I find that inspiration is one of those intangibles that makes me truly happy when I am fortunate enough to happen upon it. Updating this has been rather hit-and-miss after the camera mishap on the Tower of London back in March...and not a lot has been done with the space after I realized I might not be able to carry out my initial vision of a Berkeley Sartorialist model.

But alas, one doesn't necessarily need to create everything posted to blog-space...maybe here and there when the inspiration comes naturally...they simply have to share the colorful images, ideas, or whatever it is that interests them during the course of a day.

I'm glad that it didn't take me any longer to figure out this simple fact.

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Have: Pastel V-Neck Sweater/Dark Denim/Moc combo

So as of my mini end-of-November shopping spree, I've managed to assemble something resembling this splendid getup. It's probably the contrast between top and bottom that really ties it together. Jeremy's (an upscale consignment-ish store that sells surplus stock, samples, other stuff in the same category) had a crazy 50% sale Black Friday weekend...so tons of money was dropped on some outstanding finds.

Anyways, one of said finds was a nice J.Crew v-neck not too unlike the one from RL Rugby above. As for the bottom half, there's a pair of Levi's Capital E Slim Straight-Legs and--an unbelievable eBay find, this one--super-soft Tod's driving moccassins on my shelf, ready to go.

Onto the next wardrobe goals for this F/W season...

Want: Chesterfield Coat, Cricket Sweater

So, really digging the Chesterfield-style topcoat right now...Banana Republic, Brooks Bros., and some other labels has one this season, but it looks like this RL Rugby version really gets the job done. Trim cut, tapered waist, extra pocket, and--naturally--the velvet top collar. (sadly it's also 425 !@%#ing dollars--ouch to the max! Time to save up some cash for the end of the season...)

The cricket sweater thing is a little more within reach, thankfully. Currently I have a little ivory number with green/purple trim, but something a little more somber like this one definitely has the edge in the versatility department.

What can I say; ever since I regained interest in The Great Gatsby and started watching Gossip Girl this summer, I find the classic preppy aesthetic more and more appealing. By that I mean Lisa Birnbach preppy...think J. Press, Brooks Bros., and (to state the obvious) RL, not A&F. No no no.

And apparently...after I started wearing a silk scarf as an ascot last winter..."American Trad" has become one of the fashion buzzwords of the season. To which I say: great, but I'm safe knowing I was there first with the ascot. Just ask Cottrell.

RL Rugby--Great Britain hooded rugby

Not really digging the hood on this one...(hood= -20 maturity pts.) but nevertheless, as usual, the colours of Britannia make for some sweet clothing designs.