Mountain Man

 

Heading to the mountains over Thanksgiving was a perfect opportunity for a picturesque photo shoot.  If your man's looking for a way to style his Christmas sweater for the outdoors, we've got your answer here!  We couldn't resist shooting Evan in his amazing vintage Eddie Bauer sweater paired with his trusted pair of blue jeans, his Sorel inspired boots and Ray Ban aviators.  The cuffed jeans peaking out from his boots adds a nice level of contrast plus this technique helps when trying to cram all that jean into a boot.  He snagged that sweet sweater off of eBay.  If you have the time and know your size, eBay will never let you down when you're in search of a ruby for your wardrobe!  Happy Holidays!

Mad Men Party Time

Velvet and Orange Sherbet

WWBDD:  What Would Betty Draper Do???

 

The Girl with the Green Earring

It's holiday season and that means it's PARTY SEASON!  Charlotte's Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is hosting a Mad Men themed holiday party on Thursday, December 5th.  Lauren and I will be attending and we hope you can join us too!  Tickets are available here for purchase. 

The Mad Men party theme is the inspiration behind today's post.  Many of the items styled in this shoot came from Summerbird on East Boulevard.  Summerbird is one of my favorite places to shop in Charlotte.  Cindy, the owner, has an amazing and very unique sense of style.  I always find a piece of clothing to take home with me each time I visit and you can't beat her prices.  I purchased the pretty red dress, showcased in this post, from her shop a few months ago.  When I asked Cindy if I could borrow a few items for today's post, I had no idea how many gems I would find.  All of the items are still available for sale if you need a last minute outfit for the party!  If I had to pick a favorite, I'd go with the red, mid-length skirt.  It has an amazing shape and is the perfect starting point for so many outfits for so many occasions.  Hope to see you on Thursday! 

a Man's Closet

Leather and plaid make a striking winter combo

Jackets and denim for a Sunday stroll

Keeping it real with wool and layers

Ladies for your viewing pleasure...meet Will and Donnie!  These two fine looking gents let us raid their closets for a photo shoot with a retro perspective.  Plaid blazers, crew neck sweaters, grandpa's hats; throw in a BB gun and we're in the 50's.  A put together outfit is timeless and these guys look good!  The pair are both students and we found a mix of vintage, a la family heirlooms, great thrift store finds, and denim - a daily student wardrobe staple. Will even told me he'd be into wearing one of the outfits I styled which differs a bit from what he calls his "daily uniform" or what is more commonly known as the Canadian tuxedo.  I say our job here is done!  Enjoy!