Spring Aspirations: Saturday Morning Bike Ride

Since I acquired my bike, I've been all about weekend bike-rides. With it being Bike Month in NYC, I thought it would be good to put together a biking post. In my mind, this would add up to a perfect weekend.

Gant Baseball Jacket $195

Wings & Horns SS Oxford $150

Levi's 511 Twill $54

Vans Authentics $42

Surly Cross Check $1050

Also, make sure to check out this article on the top biking cities in the US.

Spring Aspirations: A chance of rain...

Moscot Zulu
A nice change from RayBan, Moscot offers a darker, more sleek, version of the aviator. Yeah, I know the title says a chance of rain, but how else are you going to nurse that hangover?


Fjallraven Nordli
Time to take a break from The North Face, Fjallraven is a Swedish outdoor clothier founded in the 1960's. This waterproof poly-cotton blend jacket will keep you nice and dry when the forecaster calls for a chance of rain.


Brooks Brothers Extra-Slim OCBD
I've touted the advantages of the extra-slim fit before, but you really can't beat the Brooks collar roll. Oh... and minus the tie.


Pure Blue Japan 005
A Japanese denim company, Pure Blue Japan produces some of the highest quality jeans in the world. This brand is also known for its slubby textured denim, where it can appear hairy and features intermittent bumps of cotton within its weave. The cut is slim in the top block, but straight legged to the bottom. The perfect fit for those seeking slim, but not skinny.


Adidas Samba
Perhaps not the best rainy weather shoe, but I think we can all agree some shoes look better a little sloppy. And besides, it's only a "chance of rain." I would hate to break out the duck boots for nothing.

I didn't realize until everything was thrown together how much this looked like classic football casual hooligan style. You might just have to throw down with Elijah Wood after the match. It's ok, I hear he's a dandy.

Spring Aspirations: It's getting warmer...

Another fit once the weather turns slightly warmer.


RayBan Aviators
[Insert Top Gun joke here.] All jokes aside, I love these shades. Back during my lifeguarding days, I used to rock these the entire summer.


Woolrich Woolen Mills Wedge Jacket
Waaaay out of the price range, but the vintage surfer appeal is hard not to covet.


JCrew Secret Wash Buttondown
Just a classic element. Every guy should own a casual white buttondown.


JPress Belt
Ok, so I'm a sucker for anchors and other nautical imagery.


JCrew Stanton Shorts
I really like JCrew's offering of shorts this year. I have yet to feel the material, but I hope it's a heavier-weight cotton.


Vans Authentics
These are probably my favorite shoes in rotation. Being the observant style-guy that I am, they have been stuck in the closet during the off-season. However, with great anticipation, I wait for the warmer days to break these out again.

Perfect for a day at the beach, just before the water is nice enough to have a good swim.

Spring Aspirations: Cool, windy days...

Just something I would imagine putting together with unlimited funds.


RayBan Wayfarers in Tortoise

I'm sure the wayfarer is nearly ubiquitous by now, but I still feel you can't get more classic than a pair of these in tortoise. I was lucky enough to receive a pair of these as a graduation present last year. Check out some of the updated pairs that are slightly slimmer and more sleek.


Baracuta G9 Slim-fit Harrington

For the intent of this post, I would choose either the honey brown in the middle, or the navy to the right. Barracuda makes a fine jacket, the likes of which can be found on James Dean, Steve McQueen, or countless mods and skinheads circa mid-60s London. A pricey item listed ~$250, I was lucky enough to find a Lacoste rip-off at my local thrift store for $10!


Rugby OCBD

Rugby is yet another off-shoot company by Ralph Lauren. They feature updated preppy wear with slimmer cuts and edgy details.


Tanner Standard Belt in Natural

I hear the quality of these belts are second to none. In a natural finish, the leather is expected to gain a nice patina and turn to rich brown color with time.


Tellason Strummer

Tellason is a great new denim company that uses Cone Mills Selvage Denim made in North Carolina, the leather patch is made by Tanner Goods in Portland, and is assembled in San Francisco, CA. You can't get more American than that! Well, you probably can, but I digress. It has a slim, tapered cut with a low-rise. You can currently find these featured on the blog, The Denim Debate, being worn by Lawrence from Sartorially Inclined.


Clarks Desert Boot

Still debating whether I like the beeswax or a honey/brown suede better. Beeswax would age nicely, but it is certainly more casual. Suede would work better as a smart shoe for work and going out.

Just something good for the weekends, or hanging out with friends on a windy day in Spring.