More and more recently, men have been wearing beaded bracelets. Is this a trend?

Yeah.

Is it a good trend?

Of course!

I’ve always been a fan of bracelets. It’s a nice way to just add a pop of color or a little expression to your outfit (notice I didn’t say kit).

Paul Kim (a styleforum member) started selling his own beaded bracelets for a nice price of $15 a pop!

Much cheaper and better than the other crap folks are selling. A bracelet should be affordable anyway. I mean you’re probably going to lose it in less than a year anyway right? Unless you bought one of those Hermes Jumbo bracelets.

Kim’s bracelets are made with stone, glass and the best part is they have no visible knot! So your arm won’t look too chunky. Go pick one up from him.

Job well done sir…

Job well done.

No, not a watch that rides a fixed gear bike.

No, not a watch that only eats organic.

How bout a watch that is 17 jewel manual wind movement? (a vintage one from the 60′s at that)

How bout an old Panerai case? Mineral crystal? Exhibition caseback?

Yup…that’s a Brooklyn Watch.

Made by David Sokosh of Clinton Hill clocks. He’s been a master watchmaker for years and recently decided to start making his own wristwatches.

Best part is these watches are pretty affordable! All are between $400-$600.

If you want to check them out in person David is at the Brooklyn Flea every weekend…or check his website

Either way, just check out these beauties…

Viberg Boots Made In Canada (from Leffot)

It seems that hiking boots are blowing up…everywhere.

I mean it makes sense, they’re quality shoes and can be quite versatile. Would I wear them with a suit?

Probably not, I think I would need gray hair, a beard, and medicare.

Check out these kicks and ponder your outdoor exploration…of the subway.

Danner Mountain Lights II Made In The USA

Diemme Hiking Boots Made In Italy

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I’m never without enough hats, scarves or even coats (thank the good Lord!).

But, I run low on socks…at least good socks.

For some reason, I would always cut the corner on socks and pay for it…dearly.

Holes like nobody’s …

I’m never without enough hats, scarves or even coats (thank the good Lord!).

But, I run low on socks…at least good socks.

For some reason, I would always cut the corner on socks and pay for it…dearly.

Holes like nobody’s business, I might as well have been from Camp Anawanaa.

So I’ve decided to step my game up and get some quality socks. It’s winter after all and I’m not going for the bare ankle look (though some idiots still are).

I recently stumbled upon Socks Fox, they have some of the best deals out there on Corgi and Falke–only second to Howard Yount‘s Marcoliani selection.

I’ve always been a fan of striped and patterned socks, they add a pop of color and character to any outfit.

Go grab a pair and you’ll thank me later.

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Pshhh..and you thought I was obsessed with Alden.

Not anywhere near as much as this guy is. And I’m glad to hear it! A fairly new blog on the scene I think he’s only done a handful of posts but, I havn’t seen any blog go as deep into Alden shoes as much as this guy, and from following him on the forums there is plenty more where this comes from.

Please do yourself a favor and give it a read.