I wanted a pork pie hat but was told I didn’t really need it as I have others and no where to really wear one. However I did organise a date night for my wife and I upcoming on 21 March at a Jazz club and used this as the “reason” to get one. I like it

I have the toe cut looking pretty well blended. Patience is a virtue... Four passes with an oxblood alcohol ratio of 4 to 1 and two passes with a 4 to 1 alcohol to chocolate ratio. . ..

1. 8 hours stripping with Saphir Reno'Mat. The base is Olive.... (Luxury ateliers often begin with olive-tanned (olive-toned crust leather) before applying a patina because it provides the best chromatic control, depth potential, and aging behavior). 2. Filled the cut with Angelus leather filler. 3. Than applied a pass of 5 to 1 ratio of Angelus Oxblood... unfortunately, the dye was absorbing into the cut. I re-applied filler and now will let the dye set. Next steps: 4.I'm thinking I will do an alcohol wipe to slightly lighten up the oxblood undertones 5. Will be a 4 to 1 pass of chocolate

Yesterday was a public holiday and just felt like been casual ..

Question about my shoes and socks on this outfit that I wore last night to dinner. I don't have loafers yet so I used these shoes. I thought they looked better than the tan leather/white soled shoes I would wear normally. Also what socks would you guys use with these shoes? I used these playful versions that had different variations of blue in them. I realized I don't have any good socks besides black. lol. These are the only 2 photos from the night that show what I mean.