Be powerful, be confident, and celebrate your wins. Three years ago, I was barely able to walk, and Im now pushing my body to new limits.

At this point I’d settle for False Fall. 🥵

Wife's graduating from nursing school today and we went all out. I was finally had a reason to wear my evening suit and got my son a 3 piece suit. Also paired it with Parfum De Marly Layton

We'll be in Tuscaloosa tomorrow, but we're starting on Birmingham and trying out El Royale, a highly recommended Tex-Mex restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama. For those across the pond, it's not BIRmingham - as in the home of the Peaky Blinders- but BirmingHAM - the steel city of the South.

We had to let go of one of our employees today. It's never a wonderful day, but it was necessary to progress. I was heartened to hear from my other employees how they very much supported my decision and approach given the opportunities we provided to the employee for rehabilitation. It changes my immediate composition, going from 2 of us to just me. That doesn't change my approach to how I will dress in the office. Video calls with clients, vendors, and now interviews are a regularly scheduled facet of the job and we get last minute requests for VC on a regular basis. Friday Low-Wear Focus: NT-061 entered today with zero recorded wears, satisfying the Friday requirement. The restrained blue, charcoal, and black foundation allows its pistachio, burgundy, navy, and gold details to provide controlled color. - Shirt — DS-041 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A slim-fit, non-iron cotton-twill shirt in a light-blue, navy, and cream Prince of Wales check. The classic point collar, rounded two-button barrel cuffs, and clean pocketless front provide polished business formality without requiring cufflinks. - - Undershirt — US-004 (Pro Club): A navy cotton crew-neck undershirt in size XL, with mid-bicep sleeves and a roomy, comfortable fit. Its light drape and printed label keep it unobtrusive beneath the patterned shirt. - - Trousers — SL-001 (Hugo Boss): Tailored black wool odd trousers with a subtle light-gray pinhead weave and 1.3-inch cuffs. Their business-classic formality provides a clean base for the patterned vest and tie. - - Vest — VWC-006 (Hart Schaffner Marx): A charcoal-and-light-gray wool herringbone vest with five dark-gray buttons and a left chest pocket. Its texture differentiates it from the trousers while maintaining a cohesive grayscale core. - - Tie — NT-061 (XMI): An American-made three-fold black silk tie with pistachio, navy, gold, and burgundy geometric details. A neat Four-in-Hand keeps the knot proportional to the point collar while giving this previously unworn tie its first recorded use. - - Pocket Square — PS-023 (Mansphil): A compact 10-inch silk square with blue, light-blue, and navy paisleys against black. A controlled puff fold shows the blue pattern in the vest’s chest pocket without overwhelming the tie. - - Belt — B-001 (Hanks): The black Highland lined-leather belt has stitched edges and a stainless-steel buckle. It aligns cleanly with the black shoes and other dark leather accessories. - - Footwear — DSh-001 (Stacy Adams): Black burnished-leather cap-toe Oxfords with a patterned heel, round toe, and rubber sole. Their conservative shape supports the business look, although the vamp becomes slightly tight late in the day. - - Socks — DSo-010: Italian over-the-calf dress socks in midweight compacted cotton, combining gray with a subtle light-gray shadow stripe. The matte finish and restrained pattern provide business-classic texture while remaining understated against dark trousers. - - Watch — W-011 (Invicta): The 42mm Ocean Voyage automatic combines a turquoise sunburst dial with a polished gold-tone case, rotating bezel, and bracelet. Its gold and turquoise accents supply personality while connecting with the tie and eyewear. - - Ankle Watch — W-001 (Apple): The slate-titanium Apple Watch is worn on the ankle solely for health and activity tracking. It is not a visible element of the outfit. - - Pen — P-006 (Montblanc): The Meisterstück 149 fountain pen features glossy black precious resin, platinum trim, and a medium 18K gold nib. Its substantial proportions make it an executive-grade writing instrument. - - Wedding Ring — R-001 (Ellie’s Jewelry): A platinum wedding ring set with diamonds. It remains the consistent personal-jewelry element. - - Business Card Case — BCC-001 (Fort Belvedere): A structured black German aniline-leather case with rippled texture, green goat-velour lining, and silver clasp hardware. The green interior quietly echoes the tie’s pistachio accent. - - Leather Carry — CRY-003 (Montblanc): The black 4810 Westside double-gusset briefcase uses printed calfskin, gunmetal hardware, and a structured attaché silhouette. Its organized interior accommodates documents, writing instruments, and a laptop up to 16 inches. - - Wallet — WL-001 (Montblanc): A black Italian calfskin bifold with carbon-fiber print and eight-card capacity. Its streamlined finish remains consistent with the belt, shoes, and briefcase. - - Fragrance — FR-011 (Roberto Ugolini 4 Rosso): A rich amber-floral composition blending spices, florals, vanilla, woods, and warm amber. Applied lightly, it complements the outfit’s burgundy and gold notes without overpowering a video-call workday. - - Eyewear — EW-004 (Randolph Concorde): American-made aviator sunglasses with polished 24K-gold-plated frames and polarized gray glass lenses. The gold frame reinforces the watch and tie accents while the gray lenses connect to the vest.