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Keep your tips up.

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:23:51 -0500

Keep your tips up.

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Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:38:47 -0500

Old Fashioned in the rocks

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:13:30 -0500

Old Fashioned in the rocks

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Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:55:09 -0400

1961 Ferrari California

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:49:38 -0400

1961 Ferrari California

Case Sodbuster Jr.

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:41:08 -0400

Case Sodbuster Jr.

Summer in the city

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:13:24 -0400

Summer in the city

Orange NATO watch strap

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:15:34 -0400

Orange NATO watch strap

“Vellies” handmade in South Africa. via...

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:11:00 -0400

“Vellies” handmade in South Africa. via www.hickorees.com

Presidential Celebration

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:56:55 -0400

Presidential Celebration

putthison: If you have access to a horse, a cigar and a...

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:07:11 -0400

putthison:

If you have access to a horse, a cigar and a Hall-of-Fame football career, this is pretty much the ultimate in summer style.

(thanks, Daniel)

A personal letter from Steve Martin.

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:18:23 -0400

A personal letter from Steve Martin.

http://www.dispatchwork.info/

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:00:00 -0400

http://www.dispatchwork.info/

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Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:42:48 -0400

daath: totes: claytoncubitt: Alex Webb, people playing...

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:02:28 -0400

daath:

totes:

claytoncubitt:

Alex Webb, people playing volleyball using the border fence between Arizona and Mexico as the net, 1979

The best commercial ever.

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:58:19 -0400

The best commercial ever.

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Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:43:14 -0400

Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill April 2009 (via...

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:36:05 -0500

Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill April 2009 (via inspiredbicycles)

putthison: Q and Answer: The Pocket Square and How She Is...

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:27:54 -0500

putthison:

Q and Answer: The Pocket Square and How She Is Worn

Liz writes: My boyfriend and I have been re-watching the last few seasons of Mad Men, and for all the fashion in the show to have questions about, we were most curious about the pocket square. There seem to be myriad ways to wear it, but we’re wondering if different folds suit different occasions or styles. What’s the deal?

After all but disappearing in the 1990s, the pocket square has returned full force, and we’re just pleased as punch about it. It’s a wonderful place to show a little taste and personality in an otherwise simple and uniform outfit.

The square can take a couple of forms, the simplest of which is plain white linen. The square’s origins are as a handkerchief, and this style is closest to those roots. A white linen square can be worn in almost any situation, in the breast pocket of almost any suit coat, sport coat or blazer. Our only advice: don’t use it to blow your nose. If you need one for that purpose (or for a lady’s tears), keep it in a pocket. White linen handkerchiefs are available at any decent men’s store, or online. Look for hand-rolled edges - they’ll be nice and round, rather than flat and hard. Colored or patterned linen is also perfectly appropriate, particularly in warmer months.

One step dandier than plain linen is silk. The variety of patterns and colors is immeasurable. Pick one out to compliment your clothes, not match them. No tie-and-handkerchief sets, unless you’re sharing a bill with Steve Harvey. Try colors that pick up the secondary colors in your outfit, like the check of a suit or the stripes on a shirt. Again, hand-rolled edges are a must. They should be full and plump.

There are as many ways to wear a pocket square as there are styles of silk square. Don Draper wears a TV fold - a white linen square folded so only a white line peeks above the pocket. This is appropriate for even very conservative business environments, but it can be a little dull, and won’t work with a silk square. Linen can also be folded to show one, two or even three points. Two is the middle path here, and most recommended if you want a precision folding job in your pocket. The folks at Sam Hober have how-tos on all of these.

Generally, though, there’s no need to fold. Pinch the center of your square, and let the points fall down below. Then adjust the length by folding so it fits neatly in your pocket. You can leave the “poof” out, leave the ends out, or even fold it roughly in half and put the poof behind the ends. Tug it into place as necessary, and go forth! Your goal should be to seem to say, “what this? It just happens to be there, and also to be spectacularly lovely.”

(above: JKissi from Street Etiquette rocks a square loudly and proudly)

Happy Valentines Day from Julia Child

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:13:33 -0500

Happy Valentines Day from Julia Child