When I went to OKLAHOMA!

Little did I know that life was going to take me to Oklahoma but there I was, last week, to support my brother as he graduated from boot camp for the Army. As any proud brother who is also a blogger would do I went scouting for a cool spot to take pictures while he was getting debriefed. Driving around the area this beautiful building turned up. It used to be a high school and is now used as a municipal building. If you ever find yourself in those neck of the woods do not dismay there are a few things you should do and local places you should eat at. Let's start with dessert, do go to Braum's. This place has cheap and delicious desserts and is kind of like a bodega too. For an actual meal go to Back Porch Draft House, everything we got there was delicious. Lastly, make sure to go to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. This city slicker was in awe of the majestic bison and the beautiful landscape. All in all, I had a great time and will not lie when I tell you that I also went to Outback and Chuck E. Cheese because, family. I'll do anything for family. 

I like to pack light and this Fjall Raven duffle was ideal for this short trip.

Sunglasses were a must during this trip! Sunglasses- RAEN

This shirt was perfect for the dry 80 degrees in Oklahoma. Shirt- Life/After/Denim

My Spring Go-To's

My four legged friend Baci, joined me to show you one of our favorite go-to spring looks. For spring I wear pieces that can work no matter what mother nature has up her sleeve. You can't go wrong with a water resistant jacket, just in case it rains and the weather channel forgot to mention it. I also like to brighten things up with a light blue button down and blue sneakers. During the winter I tend to wear a lot of black, navy is my transitional color. And as a personal trick I like to wear chinos if it rains- they dry faster than denim. What are some of your spring go-to pieces?

Jacket- Belstaff | Shirt- Five Four | Watch- Skagen | Chinos- J.Crew | Socks- Mack Weldon | Shoes- Swims

Note- Baci is wearing something special too. His collar is from Cambridge Satchel Company x Peanuts collection. What can I say, even my canine friends are stylish. // Ojo- Baci tambien tiene puesto algo especial. Su collar es de Cambridge Satchel Company por Peanuts. Que te puedo decir, aun mis amigos caninos visten bien.

Photos by Phillip van Norstrand

Mi amigo canino, Baci me acompaña para mostrarles mi ropa favorita para la primavera. En esta temporada escojo ropa que sin importar los cambios drásticos del clima serán apropiadas. Sin dudarlo un jacket aprueba de agua es esencial por si acaso llueve y el noticiero se le olvidó mencionarlo. En adición, me gusta ponerme colores un poco mas brillantes ya que tiendo a vestirme de negro durante el invierno. Tambien acostumbro ponerme pantalones tipo chino en vez de jeans porque se secan mucho mas rapido. Y a ti, que te gusta ponerte en la primavera?

What I Wore: Transitional Spring

We are in a month that can almost be considered spring but yet mother nature is not on the same page. One day the temperature is in the 50's and others in the 30's. Here's what I recommend for the slightly warmer days, the days you'd gladly venture out to the park and sit in the sun for your lunch break. The key is if you need to layer, make sure they are cotton so that they breath easier. If you like the look but it's a bit too cold add a blazer or denim jacket depending on how causal you want to look. Also, glad to say that for the first time I'm wearing a polka dot shirt! I'm slowly getting used to it so I wore a sweater on top of it so the polka dots are just showing every so. This is in a new venture for me and I'm taking baby steps. I'll show you the whole shirt in the near future, promise.

Shirt and Sweater- Threads For Thought | Jeans- Wrangler | Bracelet- George Frost

Shoes- Rockport | Socks- Mack Weldon

Photographer- Phillip Van Norstrand

Woodies: Made For You

I've talked about different custom made clothes before on the blog and one of the things they all had in common was that you needed to have someone take your measurements or for you to measure yourself. Woodies has found a way to bypass that by having you enter the most basic information like your weight and height. If you know your neck size and sleeve length awesome, fill it in too. If you don't, no worries, Woodies will take care of the rest. Pick the fabric, favorite collar, cuff style and more. Now that the temperature is getting warmer and you'll be wearing less layers you will want to make sure your shirt fits right. Don't just take my word for it- check out the site!

Shirt- Woodies | Tie- Ties.com | Jeans- Wrangler Red Jeans | Sunglasses- TOMS

BREDA Watches

I decided to dress up a bit with a blazer and tie and still keep it comfortable with a pair of Wrangler RED jeans. Adding my Breda watch was a no-brainer and the look came together seamlessly. Freedom of self-expression through style is Breda's mantra and they are doing it really well. Aside from Breda's great designs are the great prices. You'll just have to check them out on their site, Bredawatch.com!

Blazer- Jack Wills | Shirt- Twillory | Tie- AE | Belt- J.Crew | Jeans- Wrangler RED

Watch- Breda

Winter Favorites

Photo by: Ty Mecham

Not sure if you're like me but sometimes I find myself wearing the same thing every other week. This winter for starters, I'm reaching out for this felt backpack from Burton which is heaven sent. There is so much storage space and a built-in sleeve for my lap top. It's perfect for traveling. Skagen watches are known for their great design but once I saw the grey face and dark grey felt strap I knew I had to have it. Also, Caputo & Co. is all about beautiful men's accessories and this sleek black bracelet is just one example of the vast array they offer. The Belstaff vest is such a great fit and the tan color is very unique. And of course, a chambray shirt is always a smart choice all year round. What are your winter favorites?

No estoy seguro si eres como yo pero algunas veces me encuentro poniendo me la misma ropa cada semana. Este invierno por ejemplo estoy usando esta mochila de lana de Burton. Este tiene bastante espacio para mis cosas e incluye un bolsillo para mi laptop. Es perfecto para viajar. Los relojes de Skagen son conocidos por sus diseños pero cuando vi la combinación de grises en este reloj supe que lo quería. Incluso, Caputo & Co. se destaca en diseñar accesorios para caballeros y esta pulsera negra de cuero es solo un ejemplo de la gran variedad que ellos tienen. El chaleco de Belstaff es una buena opción, me encanta el color. Y claro una camisa vaquera es una opción imprescindible el año entero. Cuales son tus favoritos este invierno?

Holiday Style

Planning what to wear for holiday parties and New Year's Eve can be a little daunting but remember you don't have to reinvent the wheel. You probably already have some great pieces that will have you looking good and feeling confident. This look is all about the classics including the herringbone blazer and selvedge jeans from Bluer denim. I gave this look a more personal an unexpected touch by adding the bright blue v-neck sweater from J.Crew. Keeping the holiday spirit wasn't hard with the buffalo check tie; any plaid tie can do the same. Remember to wear comfortable shoes like these from Rockport, you might be standing up all night making small talk. Now, you're ready to enjoy the festivities.

Cable Knits Are For Fall

Sweater- Nautica | Shirt- Threads For Thought | Jeans- Wrangler RED | Glasses- Classic Specs

The cable knit sweater is one of the season's staples. Luckily, there are a lot of options out there on fabrics and patterns. For these transitional months, a cotton cable knit sweater is thick enough to keep you warm but not so warm you're sweating if the temperature get's a bit warmer. Pair it with a plaid flannel shirt and you are set.

El suéter de punto es perfecto para esta temporada. Afortunadamente, hay muchas opciones de telas y diseños disponible de este tipo de suéter. Para estos meses de otoño un suéter de punto de algodón te mantendrá abrigado lo suficiente aunque la temperatura cambie drásticamente durante el día. Pontelo con una camisa de franela y estarás listo.

Photographer: Andrea Willardson

Add Some Color To Your Summer

Summer is a great time to wear color- do not be afraid of it! For a more subtle approach to color watch out for the intensity of the colors. This look includes a rich green pair of chinos with a light blue oxford shirt and red sunglasses for a touch of contrast. 

Note- The oxford shirt is a must-have for summer, especially one that is made of Egyptian cotton like this one from Hugh & Crye. The medium weight of the fabric makes it a great option for the warmer climate. Also, you can't go wrong with a light blue shirt. They work well for adventures around town during the weekend and for more professional settings during the week. 

Shirt- Hugh & Crye | Chinos- GAP 

Sunglasses- Randolph Engineering x Michael Bastian | Watch- Timex