It’s 2010 and if you are reading this it means we’re already a month into a new year. Time is moving quickly. The world is becoming more and more advanced. Is there time for age old conventions like ‘romance’ and ‘love’ in our modern world? I say yes. As we become more global yet separate with advances in technology, I for one think the human connection & its celebration is the most important thing we can do.
This was either a good month or a bad month for shopping. In a way it was great because I spent very little money. But since I’m a consumer and consumers consume, it was kinda bad for the economy! In all honesty I don’t need a thing. I’m also on a new work out regimen. If I drop 20 it will be like having a whole new wardrobe since I can get back into my skinny clothes.
I’ve been on a major tear lately. I don’t need a single thing ever again. I’m one of those people who has things in his closet with the price tag still on them. I ought to be ashamed. This money I’m spending should be working for me in a money market account. There is no excuse. Maybe it’s because it’s Christmas? I’m on the West Coast when my family is in the Midwest. And since I don’t live there… Yes. I’m a lil disconnected… Could I be shopping to make me feel better?
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens…
Brown paper packages tied up with strings…
These are a few of my favorite things…”
I’ve been very good lately. I’m at a great place in the evolution of my wardrobe where I don’t need a thing (other than dropping 10 lbs). I know myself and my personal style very well. No more futzing with silly trends or adopting personae that feel like a costume. I’m a suit and a blazer boy. I like dressing like a man. I like an expensive watch, good shoes by Paul Smith & John Varvatos, pocket squares & bow ties. I like vintage western shirts, Daftbird tees, Earnest Sewn custom made jeans, G Shock & Nixon watches & old school trainers. And I love a trench coat. I like my pants boot cut, blazers double vented and love shirts with tuxedo detailing. See, I know what I like, what suits me and it makes shopping very easy.
So here’s the list of what’s going and coming:
Black Ted Baker “Hake” Calfskin Lace-up (a bargain at $170)
Does it seem like the Holidays start earlier and earlier each year? You know the moment that the Halloween pumpkins & ghouls come down that Santa and Rudolph are quickly going up. Thanksgiving? Forget it. No advertising of gourds!
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I’m starting a new feature on my blog. I’m documenting my purchases. Maybe this is a way to stop myself from spending every dime I have? Or maybe it’s an opportunity to make smarter choices? Or maybe it’s part of the process of building my wardrobe? Hopefully it will be fun. And not tedious for the reader. It’s also gonna be a wish list: what I want, what I need, what needs to go and of course what’s next.
It’s the part of the year a true shopper (like me) likes to call the doldrums. Summer is in full effect and you are working your gear, hopefully liking your look. But in the distance you hear it. Like a faint echo fall is coming. Now you are not exactly ready to acknowledge it full on. You’re still enjoying summer! Yet you can’t deny the itch to shop. Do you run out and buy more summer gear on sale? Nope. You go back to basics.