Old and New - Wembley Ties

Ah, the 1940's, when ties were no more expensive than a soda is now. I've found a number of early Wembley ties made from silk, linen and wool. I've also discovered a bunch of later Wembleys made of acrylic, polyester and acetate. Fortunately, the company is back at it with a line at JCP, and these ties are once again constructed of natural fibers. Inspired by old collections, the new ties are slim but not skinny and feature simple stripes, plaids, and motifs. Check them out, you might be pleasantly surprised. 

Also while you're at JCP, check out the Happy Socks collection.

JCP Gets Happy

I've never really shopped JCPenney, I'm more of a Macy's guy. However, due to mall renovations, I found myself taking a shortcut through JCP last week on my way to another store. There, I stumbled upon a great selection of Happy Socks. Priced $8 a pair, you're paying mostly for style, not quality. I wouldn't place the construction of these above Target's Merona socks or Macy's Club Room socks, but you'll find a variety of colors and patterns not offered by other stores. Also, at a price of $8 in-store and $6 online (with purchase of at least two pair), this line runs cheaper than designs available on the Happy Socks site.