Just got off the Monterey Watch community dial in, man how am I not going to purchase one of their watches? The Blacktip GMT Alfred is really calling me. Today there are no appointments or meetings and it is getting a little hotter again with an expected 27C (81F) so I have grabbed the Yiume Undersea Party Shirt. Another new place to try out for the photos. It is still the backyard of the house but I have staged a plant in the foreground and using the new room in the background to try create some fun. Todays outfit consists of: M.J. Bale Linen Malone Jacket M.J. Bale Seafoam Chino Yiume Hawaiian Shirt Short Sleeve Button-down Beige Aloha Undersea Ecco Soft Seven Sneaker in Blue Suede Anson Seal Blue Strrap on a Traditional Buckle in Gunmetal Hot Chilli Socks (Christmas Present from my MiL) Space Snoopy Lapel Pin SOTD - Versace Eros Energy + One Spray in Centre of the chest of Versace Eros Parfum WOTD - Q Timex Peanuts Snoopy Chronograph TW2W68900 (The Snoopster)

I think a few of us can relate to this. Hope you have a great day. (Open for punchline)

Leather trousers may not be your thing, but ... If you ever want to give them a go, ClassyAttireUK is a good place to start.These were made to my measurements and fit really well, are lined ... And £120, down from £180. I am in love.

I just received an order of OTC Socks from Fort Belvedere (The Gentleman's Gazette Brand). I have bought from them in the past as well as Mes Chaussettes Rouge (I don't have pictures). They both offer very nice quality socks in varying thickness for the different seasons as well as material, wool, linen etc. I have found both companies to provide great quality that when cared for really last years. Ft. Belvedere was running a sale last week on a "Medium" thickness sock which is new to their store so I thought I would give them a try. While they are not an inexpensive sock, I thought I would at least show you how they arrives and were presented to me. I am a believer that if you are going to be more expensive and they are compared to Mes Chaussettes Rouge, they are also in Minnesota rather than France. These are very high quality boxes that I know I can use for a multiple of other things in my life but they are also very carefully folded and wrapped. The presentation was wonderful with an attention to detail. Mes Chaussettes Rouge is similar albeit without the box as I'm sure they are trying to save weight in free shipping. But the come with a mesh wash bag and shoe bag. They also come with detailed care instructions on a card as well as a hand written Thank you note. I just thought I'd share that while price is a factor, quality and presentation of what you are purchasing also matters. At least for me.

Well it’s been six long weeks but I’m on the road again this week. Delivering goodies to customers and putting in the miles. The shirt, Thomas Dean The sweater, Turnberry The pants, DKNY The boots, Durango The scent, New Journalist by Michael Malul The watch, Phoibos “Matt Murdock” The hair, by me Make it a good day.