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  • Old Fashioned

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    Mar 5, 2010 | Permalink | (4) View Comments or Pen Your Own

    Kara left a comment on 3/6/2010 at 2:01 PM:

    i’m going to start living by this.


    TeradoTyday left a comment on 3/6/2010 at 8:52 AM:

    great

    free free videos games downloads.


    Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 3/5/2010 at 11:15 AM:

    Dang true!


    The Boss left a comment on 3/5/2010 at 9:28 AM:

    Wise words from a decent man.


  • The Best New Designer In America 2010

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    "Every man should own a navy blazer."    —Billy Reid

    Image via Peggy Sirota

    The best new designer in America is a southern dandy in the heart of Manhattan (you are already aware of this if you follow Unabashedly Prep on twitter). Well, sort of. Billy Reid started out in Florence, Alabama six years ago and has brought his whiskey-soaked aesthetic to the Big Apple on Bond Street. This is actually Reid’s second time around the CFDA block (he was awarded with the same honor in 2001 under his William Reid moniker before 9/11 sabotaged his burgeoning growth). I'll drink to that three-piece suit on the right.

    Feb 24, 2010 | Permalink | (9) View Comments or Pen Your Own

    Terry left a comment on 2/28/2010 at 3:40 PM:

    “Every man should own a navy blazer”. What a genius. Fashion that will not last. Great looking only if you want to pay $995 for a suit that looks like a $35 thrift store find.


    Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 2/28/2010 at 12:12 PM:

    I haven’t noticed that there’s a man and a baby on the mirror. This picture is full of surprises.


    www.wearingwhiteafterlaborday.com left a comment on 2/25/2010 at 7:15 PM:

    I agree that every man (and well dressed woman, as I’d like to think of myself) needs to own a navy blazer (I have 2). Love the photo, I also have black and white oxfords like those pictured. Classic yet chic.


    helen james left a comment on 2/25/2010 at 2:25 AM:

    LOVE IT love it love it


    Pickles & Coffee left a comment on 2/24/2010 at 7:56 PM:

    this shit is on point… like straight up… everything is so proper.


    www.picklesandcoffee.com


    james left a comment on 2/24/2010 at 7:27 PM:

    Yeah, I saw this and thought…“New designer”.  Billy is not new, he just finally has a store in NY.  Hmmm… So that’s what it takes, eh?  Does good stuff, but if its only in TX or Alabama, one is not a “recognized designer”.  To bad it took this long to get the recognition. Cool guy, well deserved.


    Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 2/24/2010 at 5:08 PM:

    I like this picture! They all have a very interesting look. I’m loving those spectator shoes on 2 of the models there!


    Cam left a comment on 2/24/2010 at 3:54 PM:

    I fully agree with Mr. Reid’s statement about the blue blazer….... I’d love to find a nice one that isn’t $700 though


    EdoubleM.blogspot.com left a comment on 2/24/2010 at 2:00 PM:

    Yes that light grey three-piece suit with the white pocket square and the white button details are definitely worth drinking to!


  • A Shoe In

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    They are the single most important purchase you will make after you’ve plopped down $500+ on your brogues (and no, I’m not talking about your matching crocodile belt). I’m talking shoe trees. The cedar wood absorbs moisture your feet leave behind after 8 hours of pounding the pavement, re-establishes your shoes’ original shape—ironing out creases in its leather, and keeps the insoles smelling like 4th period wood-shop. Your shoes will look as good as you do every step of the way for several decades instead of several years.

    As brilliant as shoe trees are, not all are created equal. In fact, I have spent years and several hundred dollars searching for a substantial tree—polished brass knob, an expandable full crown, fully contoured heel—that wasn’t going to cost me an arm and a foot (after all, you just laid down a handful of Benjamins on shoes). During a recent visit to Sid Mashburn, I noticed him stuffing his private label shoes with Woodlore’s Epic Twin-Tube Shoe Trees. Woodlore offers them in small, medium, large and XL. A simple phone call will ensure that you are properly outfitted according to your shoe size. Could this be the best cedar shoe tree for your money? Well, if the shoe fits (Woodlore, $30).

    *Pick these up at Cedarville Store for $19.99 (coupon code: cvsclub55) until offer lasts

    Feb 5, 2010 | Permalink | (10) View Comments or Pen Your Own

    Bow Tie Guy left a comment on 2/8/2010 at 9:25 AM:

    Shoe trees are essential for the longevity of fine footwear.  Thank you for the recommendation.
    BTG
    bow-tie-guy.blogspot.com


    KGS left a comment on 2/5/2010 at 11:44 AM:

    My pleasure! And just fyi, thats for cedarvillestore.com.


    F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/5/2010 at 11:35 AM:

    KGS—Brilliant Sherlock…updating the post to reflect your findings.  Nice work!


    jack @ www.thisisnotnew.com left a comment on 2/5/2010 at 11:24 AM:

    Thanks for the recommendation, I bought a pair out of convenience at target (never a wise decision) and they just don’t fit in the shoes right. I am going to check these ones out thanks to the coupon code provided above. these unbashedlyprep commenters really know their stuff).


    KGS left a comment on 2/5/2010 at 11:03 AM:

    Thanks F.E., much appreciated. Saves me from emailing Cedarville/Woodlore. Also, I found a $5 off code on Ask Andy (cvsclub55) if anyone wants to order. Brings them down to $19.99/pair. Cheers!


    F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/5/2010 at 10:56 AM:

    KGS—You need an XL shoe tree.  Woodlore’s Epic Twin-Tube shoe tree, I believe, will fill your size 13 wide shoe…the expandable crown addresses that.


    KGS left a comment on 2/5/2010 at 10:34 AM:

    I’ve tried finding the perfect tree myself. I’m more or less focused on making sure the tree expands the leather enough to take out creases and “push” the tooebox leather upward to do so. Having size 13 and wide feet, it hasnt been and easy search. I’d love to give these a shot. As others have said, if Sid uses them, so can I. Anyone find they push the leather enough to remove creases?


    Tucker left a comment on 2/5/2010 at 9:55 AM:

    I bought six of the Epics for $20 each from Cedarville Store (.com) a few years ago.  I think they’re $25 each now.  Still worth every penny.


    KFad left a comment on 2/5/2010 at 9:47 AM:

    If they’re good enough for Sid Mashburn, they’re good enough or me.


    sunday ibok left a comment on 2/5/2010 at 9:42 AM:

    one of my best friends talks about shoe trees with the utmost respect. well played sir.


  • Understanding

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    Jan 28, 2010 | Permalink | (1) View Comments or Pen Your Own

    mary left a comment on 1/29/2010 at 1:53 PM:

    Truth. Truth


  • Like A Rock

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    Jan 21, 2010 | Permalink | (4) View Comments or Pen Your Own

    David left a comment on 1/21/2010 at 7:28 PM:

    That’s one of my favorite quotes from Mr. J.


    F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 1/21/2010 at 4:50 PM:

    Kelsey—You and so many others want to know where to pick these repp tie wrap bracelets up.  I’ll be writing about that very soon.


    kelsey left a comment on 1/21/2010 at 3:28 PM:

    Hi! I have a question, and didn’t know where else to post it, so I figured you would check this.
    You know those “ribbon-like” bracelets, they kind of look like ties/belts. Where might I find one. I really like them and haven’t been able to find them anywhere.
    I thought you might know.
    Thanks!


    Graham Hutson left a comment on 1/21/2010 at 12:27 PM:

    Where do you find these quotes? They are so on the mark. Excellent.


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