Category Archives: Accessories

On the Second Day of Christmas: Buffalo Jackson Bifold Whiskey Wallet

  Day two of the week of giveaways brings us a gift from one of Great Lakes Prep’s partners, Buffalo Jackson.  Xan has offered up a Bifold Wallet in Whiskey Leather for one lucky winner.  Crafted from 100% cow leather, the … Continue reading

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Kiel James Patrick Vickers’ Bow Collection

We’re going to switch gears here this Bow Tie Friday and focus on the ladies for once.  Bow Tie Friday has been a tradition that up until now has been enjoyed almost exclusively by men.  I applaud the ladies who … Continue reading

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Flyover Press

One of the reasons I started this blog was to serve as a Midwestern voice in a conversation dominated by the East Coast and the South.  I wanted to start instilling some pride in being from the Midwest.  There’s been … Continue reading

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Yeti Roadie Cooler

I’m not sure which is worse, drinking a warm beer or having your beer sloshing around in melted ice and having to get your arm soaked to get it out.  Either way both situations are not desirable.  Without pause these … Continue reading

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High Cotton Ties Mint Green Chambray Pocket Square

When many people wear a suit or a blazer, they often forget one essential accessory, the pocket square.  The pocket square can take a good jacket up a notch to a great jacket and it simply rounds out an outfit. … Continue reading

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Bird Dog Bay On the Scent Cufflinks

I am lucky enough to be in the wedding party of a high school friend this weekend, but one of the drawbacks that comes from being in the party and not attending simply as a guest is that what I … Continue reading

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Blast From the Past: Smathers & Branson Collegiate Needlepoint Belts and Accessories

  This post originally ran August 24, 2012.  Since then Smathers and Branson has added 14 more schools to bring the total up to 68 and the Midwestern options now include Kansas, Miami (OH), Michigan, Michigan State and Missouri in … Continue reading

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Kiel James Patrick Lanyard Hitch Collection

Now that Labor Day has come and passed, summer is more or less over (not that it feels like it outside right now) and days spent on the water will be few and far between.  Unlike your seersucker and madras, … Continue reading

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A Lady’s Perspective: Wallets

Nothing says more about a guy than his wallet.  After all, it is probably the thing you carry with you most.  When you go out on a first date, you do not want to pull out your wallet to pay … Continue reading

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Great Lakes Prep American Koozie

For those of you who have been following along for awhile you may remember some koozie designs I leaked a few months back.  Well one of those designs is now a reality.  Prepare to keep your hands dry and your … Continue reading

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