Sunday, December 27, 2009

The Working Man Dresses It Up . . .

Monday, December 21, 2009

Gray Tassel Boots . . .

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Just a Little Pink . . .

really sets off this attractive outfit. I love the heavy texture
of the sweater over the finer weave of the tee. And their colors
are perfect together. The pink of the belt and the shoes is just
enough contrast.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Boots and Suit . . .



Sometimes I think a suit is an endangered species in the
casual culture of our American West. But here on a cold
Saturday morning in downtown Boise is a cool look - a
suit dressed down with cowboy boots, a casual white shirt
(untucked) and a colorful scarf. And a wool suit is warm.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

More Hip Hoodies . . .

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

The Mountain Man Look . . . Updated



The blue scarf is a great addition. See the previous post below.

Monday, December 7, 2009

New Blue . . .

The new neutral for men (and women) seems to be gray.
I’ve pledged not to say “xxxx is the new black”, the
most overused phrase in style reporting. But the new
color for men looks like blue, a vivid strong blue.
It’s showing up in shirts, jackets , scarves, and ties.




Sunday, December 6, 2009

Red Velvet Doc Martens . . .

. . . Happy Holiday Feet.




Thursday, December 3, 2009

Be Warm with a Cool Hat . . .



Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Unique Leather Coat . . .

with interesting black and brown detail.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Vintage Western Coat . . .


It looks like a Pendleton.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Pleats, Please . . .



Saturday, November 21, 2009

Cold Weather Color Girls . . .



They're not hiding in the security of black or gray.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Slim Suit Jacket . . .

Shown here dressed down over cord jeans and a tee.
I like the new slim fit suits and especially those with a
peak lapel which we have not seen in years on single breasted
suits. But, I think the peak lapel suit looks its best dressed
up. The slim suits have higher arm holes and a slimmer sleeve.
This one has a very modern and unusual cuff treatment with
no buttons.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Beautiful Beige Boots . . .

along with a dark tan leather bag, gray pea-coat style
jacket and fashionable frames. I especially like the gray
pea-coats, which in previous years were only available in
navy or black.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Rad Plaid and Other Hip Hoodies . . .



Hoodies have been around for few years so it's nice
to see some new, more stylish varieties. I especially
like the gray and yellow buffalo check with faux
double breasted buttons. Stay warm and colorful!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Thumbs Up for Sweet Shoes . . .

Like these orange snakeskin heels.



Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Cool Caps Keep Coming . . .

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The Revival of the Tweed Topcoat . . .

makes him a happy guy. And I'm happy about this
resurgence of wool tweed for winter outerwear.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Leg Looks . . .

Long shorts, Long socks.

Fall Dosen't Have to be Drab . . .


Photographed in Hyde Park.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Big Beads and a Sweet Scarf . . .

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

More boots over tights . . . warm & fuzzy



Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Cool Caps . . .


I’m seeing more and more of these cool driving caps,
also called ivy caps or newsboy caps.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Big Jewelry . . .

Saturday, October 24, 2009

The Young Girl in Brown & Pink. . .

with a good smile and great style, she's a natural I think.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Cowboy Boots & Tights . . .



Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Boots Knee High and a Man's Tie . . .

Monday, October 19, 2009

Fur Collar Coat . . .


She was just back from Paris shopping for vintage clothes.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Shorts Over Leggings . . . for Fall



The lady from Lux puts it together well with a cable-knit
cardigan, striped scarf, slouch boots and an interesting
messenger bag.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Working Class Style . . . Authentic Americana . . .

A Vintage Life.




This man’s work is historical preservation of old houses.
Every time I see him he is wearing an authentic American
working man’s outfit. No sanded or stone washed reproductions
here. He finds the real stuff, like this very old Filson vest.
Note the little bit of red long johns showing under the cuffs
of the work shirt. See my previous post on June 28.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Fall Texture . . .

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Plaid Coat at the Grove Plaza . . .

Monday, October 12, 2009

Petite Pea Coat . . .

and a sweet graphic sweater.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Suddenly Shoulders . . . New For Fall



We are beginning to see more shoulder style this fall.
Not just padded (remember the 80s) but anything that
draws attention to the shoulder, even something as
simple as a bow, pin tuck detail or this slightly
puffed shoulder.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Future Fashionista . . .


A charming and creative palette of patterns.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Tight . . .

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Beaucoups of Boots . . .

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Blue Denim Dress . . .

At the Hyde Park Street Fair.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Cycle Color . . . Qu’est-ce que c’est?