Monthly Archives: May 2012

Bird Dog Bay Silk Belts

The spectrum of materials that can be made into a belt is immense.  Leather, cotton webbing adorned with ribbon, needlepoint, even a length of rope in a pinch can all be turned into a belt.  In a nod to a … Continue reading

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It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad(ras) World

Madras is one of the quintessential summer fabrics.  Favored during the warm weather months, it’s lightweight weave helps you stay cool under the sweltering summer sun.  Originally developed in the hot, humid climate around the southern Indian port city of … Continue reading

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Atlantic Drift Tour Visor Giveaway

Whether on the golf course or at the edge of the water, some sort of headcovering is a necessity now that we’ll be sending increased hours outside.  You’ll sorely miss the shade it gives your eyes from the sun if … Continue reading

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Salute the Brave Ronald Reagan White Hat

Today we honor the men and women who have served to protect our freedom and ensure our way of life continues.  While you’re gathered around the grill this afternoon, take a moment to remember that many of those we are … Continue reading

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Blast From the Past: Brooks Brothers BB#4 Bowtie

It’s crazy to think that it has been a year since I started this blog.  As I look back over those 12 short months it is amazing to me to see how much the blog has changed and evolved into … Continue reading

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Lands’ End Madras Patchwork Sportcoat

Madras doesn’t need to just be for pants or shirts.  It looks just as great as a well-tailored sportcoat that can be employed throughout the summer.  While many companies make a basic woven madras sportcoat, a patchwork madras version is … Continue reading

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What to Wear to: The Indianapolis 500

Wondering how you should dress if you’re venturing to Indianapolis for the 500 this weekend?  Show up in seersucker and a bow tie and you’ll stand out like a sore thumb.  The Kentucky Derby this is not.  That’s the thing … Continue reading

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Chubbies Three Commas Shorts

My first pair of Chubbies came in yesterday.  For my initial plunge I went with the seafoam green Three Commas ($49.50).  Shipped from California on Friday, they arrived at my doorstep faster than you can say “Boomshakalaka!”  That means I … Continue reading

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You Ought to Be Reading: Give Me Indiana

With the Indianapolis 500 taking place this upcoming weekend, it seems fitting to highlight a blog ran by a fellow Hoosier today.  GiveMeIndiana is one Hoosier’s attempt to go against the norm here in the heartland and dress up rather … Continue reading

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Great Lakes Proud Die-Cut Sticker

One thing in the Midwest we tend to trail behind other regions of the country in is an outward expression of pride in where we are from.  Sure we love growing up and living in this area but we don’t … Continue reading

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