Preview: Penfield X Date Night Lookbook

Penfield X Date Night Lookbook Fall/Winter 2010

Here's a preview of Penfield X Date Night's Lookbook shot in NYC by F.E. Castleberry of Unabashedly Prep.

Office Aesthetics: TinTin

The Adventures of TinTin

Gearing up for a new year with a new job, thoughts on the aesthetics of my office started to run through my head. I toyed with a few ideas but finally settled on one of my favorites comics/cartoons from my childhood: TinTin.

Date Night w/ N'East Style: A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

Happy Holidays from Date Night. We want to thank everyone for their support over the past year and to celebrate we asked Gabe from The History of My World to put together a special Christmas playlist as our gift to you. Date Night w/ N'East Style presents: A Christmas Story.

Ralphie: Part 1
Ralphie's Dad: Part 2

 Details:
Orvis Jacket,  

Filson Leather Mittens,  

Orvis Cords,  

Barbour Scarf

A Pete & Pete Christmas

O Christmas Pete Part 1

My all time favorite Christmas episode from my all time favorite show: The Adventures of Pete & Pete

Quote:

Where's your Christmas spirit?

I was vaccinated against it when I was just a little boy.

Alex Grant Art Exhibit

Alex Grant's art exhibit is now open to the public.

Outerwear Kit Season 2: Penfield's Rockford

Penfield Rockford

Starting with the basic shirt and sweater combination; I decided to put a few kits together to highlight my favorite outerwear pieces. Season 2: Penfield Rockford

'Tis the Season

Happy Holidays from Alex Grant.

Blackbird X Quoddy Gift Set

Black Coffee in Bed Set by Blackbird

Great gift set by Blackbird: Quoddy's Deck Chukka

New Balance's The Kennedy

 Concepts X New Balance

Inspired by JFK's love of sailing, Concepts X New Balance teamed up to create "The Kennedy." Available March 2011. Sign me up.

LL Bean Stablicers Lite

LL Bean Stablicers Lite

If you're like me and wear your Bean Boots on a daily basis, then you will notice that the traction that was suppose to protect you from the elements eventually fades away over time. This is where their Stablicers Lites comes in handy.

Menswear Trading Cards

Menswear Trading Cards

Great idea from a great blogger. Paul Arnow from Dreams of Perfection presents: Menswear Trading Cards. Collect them all.

Dressing Avery Fall/Winter || Cary Randolph

 Cary Randolph

Is there anything Cary Randolph can't do? From her contributions on Selectism and Guest of a Guest to her Dress Code feature on Unabashedly Prep, Cary's impeccable sense of style is something to behold. Her blog,  Fresh Every Day, is a personal favorite of mine; so you can only imagine how excited I was to have her contribute to Dressing Avery.

Watch Cap Roundup

 Watch Cap

It's no secret that I'm a fan of watch caps, so I decided to put together a roundup of my current favorites.

Date Night w/ N'East Style: A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Date Night w/ N'East Style presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Charlie Brown: Part 1

Linus: Part 2

 Details:

Penfield Jacket,

Stormy Kromer,

Levi’s 501,

Blucher Mocs

Watch Strap Roundup

Watch Strap Roundup

I received a tweet this morning from 2PreppyGirls asking about the perfect watch strap for someone who wants to revamp their father's watch. I thought I would do her one better and post a roundup on where to find my favorite straps.

Dressing Avery Fall/Winter || The Style Cooperative

 The Style Cooperative

Rachel Brooks (the woman behind The Perfect Fall Bow Tie) has graciously added her designer touch to the Dressing Avery series and the result is everything I hoped it would be. Take a look at her outfit below and then head on over to her shop The Style Cooperative for some Holiday shopping.

Billy Reid X K-Swiss Tennis Shoe

Billy Reid X K-Swiss

Billy Reid, one of my favorite new brands, is teaming up with K-Swiss next spring to bring a new twist on the classic canvas tennis shoe.

Outerwear Kit Season 2: LL Bean Down Vest

 LL Bean Down Vest

Starting with the basic shirt and sweater combination; I decided to put a few kits together to highlight my favorite outerwear pieces. Season 2: LL Bean Down Vest

Fingerless Gloves Roundup

Fingerless Gloves

If you're like me, then you're addicted to your touch screen phone (which can become a big problem during the winter); so why not grab some fingerless gloves and have the best of both worlds. Here are a few my favorites.

Date Night w/ N'East Style: Home Alone

 Home Alone

Date Night w/ N'East Style presents: Home Alone

Kevin McCalliser: Part 1
Merv: Part 2

Details:
L.L. Bean Fisherman’s Sweater,
L.L. Bean Allagash Lined Cargo Pants,
Sebago Beacon Boot,
Red Ryder

Marketing Campaign: Filson X Vans

Filson X Vans

Filson X Vans marketing campaign is a classic case study on how two brands can join together to truly make something special. Along with a great product, a few videos were produced to show the genesis of the collaboration as well as an insightful look into production process.

Ivy League Scarf

Harvard University Scarf

Inspired by Valet's feature on University Scarfs, I decided to highlight my own scarf experience.

Partners & Spade Holiday Gift Guide

 Deer Hide Cigarette Packs

For the Holiday season, Partners & Spade recently restocked their storefront with some pretty cool items. Here are a few of my favorites.

Dressing Avery Fall/Winter || The LIfe of a Suburban Princess

The Life of a Suburban Princess

Blogger and now turned author,  The Suburban Princess,  kicks off the second Season of Dressing Avery in style with a super cute holiday outfit. Be on the look out for more Fall/Winter picks in the coming weeks from some new and old friends. This is going to be fun.

Heather Grey Crewneck Roundup

Heather Grey Crewneck

It truly looks like Heather Grey Crewnecks are having a moment right now so I rounded up a few choice selections from my favorite stores.

Band of Outtakes

Band of Outsiders Outtakes

A collection of Scott Stemberg's outtakes have surfaced on Band of Outsiders. Here are a few of my favorites.

Date Night w/ N'East Style: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox (credit: Mister Mort)

After the success of our first collaboration with Gabe from The History of My World, we decided to do another Date Night with a free soundtrack for your downloading pleasure.
Date Night w/ N'East Style presents: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Mr Fox: Part !
Mrs. Fox: Part 2

Details: All LL Bean
Cord Blazer,
Chambray,
Cord Pants,
Bucks

Adventures of a Little Red Hat: Fall

Little Red Hat

Outerwear Kit Season 2: Penfield's Kasson

Penfield's Kasson

Starting with the basic shirt and sweater combination; I decided to put a few kits together to highlight my favorite outerwear pieces. Season 2: Penfield's Kasson

Like Father Like Son: Footwear Edition

New Balance with Orange Laces

Outerwear Kit Recap Season 1

Outerwear Kits

A few months ago with the encouragement from Christian Fountains, I decided to try my hand at creating my own kits from my outerwear collection.

Cool Hunting's Pop Up Shop

Cool Hunting Pop Up Shot for Gap

While everyone was attending The Pop Up Flea in New York this weekend (and for good reasons), Cool Hunting quietly opened up its own pop up shop in Gap's project space on 5th Ave. 

Inside Kate & Andy's Home

The Selby

You may have seen a glimpse of their house on Plum TV but thanks to The Selby here is a more intimate look at Kate and Andy Spade's home.

Date Night w/ N'East Style: Annie Hall

Annie Hall

Date Night w/ N'East Style presents: Annie Hall.

Woody Allen

Diane Keaton

Levi's Limited Edition 505 Selvedge

Levi's X Cone Mills 505

Levi's, Made in America, Selvedge, and 505 fit: This is what you've been waiting for.

Head to Toe: Interview Edition

Secret Identity

Want to know how to ace an interview? Start with what you have on underneath.

Brooklyn Space Program

  Brooklyn Space Program

Armed with only a weather balloon, an iphone, and a make-shift carrier with a parachute; a father seeks to show his son the wonders of space. Pure inspiration.

Date Night w/ N'East Style: The Royal Tenenbaums

The Royal Tenenbaums

Date Night w/ N'East Style presents: The Royal Tenenbaums

Richie Tenenbaum: Part 1
Margot Tenenbaum: Part 2

 Details:
Bonobos Wool Blazer,
Fila Terra Shirt,
Brooks Brothers Reversible Scarf,
Vintage Bjorn Tennis Headband

Holiday Gift Guide by Jack Spade

 Jack Spade Holiday Gift Guide

Jack Spade gives us a few good reasons on why it's never too early to start thinking about gift giving. Here are a few of my favorites from their Holiday Gift Guide.

Patagonia's Reversible Flannel Jacket

Patagonia's Reversible Flannel Jacket

Looking for a jacket that can double as a shirt and triple with a reversible option? Patagonia has you covered with its Reversible Flannel Jacket.

Date Night w/ N'East Style: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Date Night w/ N'East Style Presents: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Sidney Poitier: Part 1

Katharine Houghton: Part 2

Fall Edition featuring Stormy Kromer

 Alex Grant in Stormy Kromer

Head to Toe

Head to Toe: Fall Edition featuring Stormy Kromer

Style Innovators: Andy & Kate Spade on Plum TV

Andy & Kate Spade on Plum TV

GQ's Adam Rapoport interviewed Andy & Kate Spade for his show Style Innovators on Plum TV and it is pure inspiration. From the Liquor Store to Partners & Spade's venture into hotels, this video provides us with a behind the scenes look of Kate & Andy's life and projects. Enjoy!

Archives: LL Bean Lounger Boots

LL Bean Lounger Boots

Lead by JRS of Red Clay Soul: Operation re-produce LL Bean Lounger Boots has officially begun. Show your support by leaving a comment.

Outerwear: J.Crew Down Jacket

J.Crew Down Jacket

Starting with the basic shirt, sweater, tie combination; I decided to put a few kits together for the fall highlighting my favorite outerwear pieces. Eighth: J.Crew Down Jacket

The Perfect Fall Bow Tie by The Style Cooperative

Batwing Bow Tie

100% Merino Wool Bow Tie by The Style Cooperative.  Hand sewn by local artisans