Hickey Freeman herringbone sport coat | Polo rugby and sock | Hilfiger chino | Drake's foulard scarf | Vasque alpine boot

Polo tattersall oxford and sweatshirt | Burberry cashmere tartan scarf | Levi's 541 denim | AE boot sock | Zegna suede chelsea boot

Today's Outfit

Today at the Thrift - Tribal Scarf

Although I'm not usually a fan of Native prints, I'm quite fond of this vintage, lambswool scarf.

Today's Outfit

Polo Ralph Lauren striped oxford

Polo Ralph Lauren silk knit tie

Burberry navy blazer

Vintage silk pocket square

Diamond Men's Shop Dress Gordon tartan lambswool scarf

Polo Ralph Lauren Preston tan chino

Club Room red socks

Allen Edmonds Randolph shell cordovan loafers

Today's Outfit

Chaps blue oxford shirt

J. Crew silk knit tie, made in Italy

Polo Ralph Lauren hand-knit pima cotton shawl sweater

Lands' End reversible cotton plaid scarf

Polo Ralph Lauren green Andrew chino

American Eagle marled cotton boot sock

Polo Ralph Lauren shearling Ranger boot

Today's Outfit

Polo Ralph Lauren blackwatch tartan shirt

Tasso Elba cotton shawl sweater

Vintage reversible foulard silk/merino wool scarf

Polo Ralph Lauren corduroy pant

Merona cotton intarsia socks

Bally navy leather loafers

The Other Green Scarf

This is the second of two scarves I recently purchased. While the lambswool scarf featured Sunday came from Marshall's, this piece was uncovered at my favorite thrift shop for $5. Featuring a subtle equestrian theme, this (half) silk scarf offers a more formal touch to my scarf collection.

Simply Mint

Mint heather lambswool, made in Italy. A worthwhile investment of $20 at Marshall's.

Today at the Thrift - Diamond Scarf

Today at the Thrift - Scarf

CKC Pop-Up Shoppe

I'm quite proud and pleased to say that the CKC Pop-Up Shoppe made its debut yesterday. My cousin held a grand opening for his pharmacy, and he granted me the opportunity to feature the CKC Shoppe alongside the booths of several local businesses. In preparation of autumn, I offered a selection of tweed, corduroy and Shetland wool sport coats, as well as a vintage cowichan Abercrombie sweater-coat. Wool and heavyweight cotton sweaters were coordinated with a variety of flannel and twill sport shirts. A collection of silk and wool foulard were interspersed with cotton flannels and wool knit ties. Small sets of lambswool scarves and tweed hats were also available. Unlike Giuseppe of AAF, my city doesn't offer quite the same options to hold a pop-up flea, so I've long anticipated the fruition of a real CKC Shoppe. I'm very happy with how things turned out, and I'm so grateful for those that have supported me both online and in person.

Plenty is left over, so expect to see some of these items online pretty soon.

Another Cashmiracle

Two new cashmere scarves from my favorite thrift shop.

One dollar. Total.

This is why you always check the ladies' scarf rack, even when temps. approach 85.

Casual Cricket Day

Polo Ralph Lauren pink oxford

Polo Ralph Lauren pima cotton cricket sweater

Polo Ralph Lauren silk tie

Vintage blue/green wool scarf

Not pictured:

Polo Ralph Lauren tan cords

Merona light blue ribbed socks

Cole Haan walnut penny loafers

Back in Black

It's not often I wear black, but it's nice to change things up once in awhile. Besides, there's never a bad time to break out the winter Fair Isle.

Polo Ralph Lauren lightweight flannel shirt - $20
Merona Fair Isle merino wool sweater - $12
Damon paisley silk tie - $1
Merona tartan cashmere scarf - $5

Not pictured:
Polo Ralph Lauren mallard green cords - $40
American Eagle marled cotton boot socks - $4
Eddie Bauer green shell duck boots - $1

"Knowledge is not a passion from without the mind, but an active exertion of the inward strength, vigor and power of the mind, displaying itself from within.”

Wish List

It's never too early to shop for winter.

Beyond the CEY

Not saying I'd wear this, but we should all aspire to have such boldness.

From Street FSN at Pitti Uomo.

Winter Accessories

I've been preparing for my final exams and haven't had time to do any photo uploads, so here's a look at a couple wish list items from Polo.