Another attempt at the mirroring on the toe box, these monks have come up a lot nicer than the Brogue Derby’s I did the other day. The first pic is of one with the toe box mirrored and the other just with some Saphir Crème and a brushing. The last shot I have done both Toe Boxes and I love the look to these now 6 year old shoes. I just need to learn how to repair the small cut on the toe of the shoe on the right.

Assuming Spring and Summer might one day (hopefully soon) reach the New England states (I have a fire in the wood stove at the moment). I would like to start wearing my white leather sneakers with lighter colored chinos and polos or button up/downs. My issue always seems to boil down to the belt. I was always told to wear a belt if it had loops. I know you can go without, its just a hard sell for me. How do you gents address this? I assume you have belts to match every color pants you have, opt to go beltless, or have found some magical alternative. I cant imagine wearing a white belt with anything but white pants. A sand or khaki colored would probably work with lighter shades. How do you manage with something like navy, gray, or olive?

It is getting much cooler here in Canberra, as it does every year heading into ANZAC Day (25 April), just in time to be frozen for the Dawn Services. I didn’t wear the Coat and Hat accept for the photo, though they were ready if I needed them. Our overnight temps are now dropping into the single digits (or 38 - 48 F for you Americans). And up to mid teens and low twenties during the day (60-72F), but that will be into the overnight negatives and day time single digits in no time. Todays outfit consists of; Oxford Woolrich DB Overcoat in Olive Green M.J. Bale Bowning Suit in Green, The Bowning Suit is cut from 100% Australian Merino wool and woven in Italy into a Super 110s twill with a subtle two-tone micro pupstooth weave and lightly brushed flannel finish. Charles Tyrwhitt French Cuff Luxury Stripe Shirt in Ice Blue Egyptian Cotton OTAA Silver Anchor Cuff Links OTAA Seychelles Teal Anchor Tie OTAA Bond Tie Clip in SIlver Brixton Barrel Snap Cap in Moss/Sand TrendHim Wide Dark Green Clip-On Braces Strap Habit Kermit Lapel Pin M.J. Bale Cortona Flora and Fauna Pocket Square Ducapo Deep Green Monkstraps, given a nice fresh shine last night. OTAA Green Polk-a-dot socks SOTD - Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Nightvision WOTD - Vincero Chronograph - My Lvl 9 Watch Lovers Piece Have a great day all 🤜🤛