Summer

Right this second:

I am listening to the "Gaudy Side of Town" by Gayngs. Perfect soundtrack for a rainy day.
Wondering how guys can be such assholes.
Wanting to go to Italy.

It's like Emily Post, for dudes.

While trying to get through my inbox this morning, I stumbled across WWDMen's email blast. One link alluded to a men's etiquette site's collaboration with Brooks Brothers on a collection of reversible bow ties.

Two things :
First, I have had my finger on the pulse of men's fashion for a while now and have not heard of any such site. But upon further inspection, it packs some legit content and I admit I have fallen for the monogrammed roadie cups...HARD.

And second, even though bow ties have yet to really cross north of the Mason Dixon line quite yet these ties are great.

Could this be the summer of the bow tie? Perhaps. I know I will be picking one up for my photo shoot coming up next week!

Now Playing: Broken Bells

Have you heard the latest from James Mercer (nee The Shins) and Danger Mouse? The album came across my desk the other day courtesy of a uber hip coworker, who incidentally had just interviewed the duo for the May issue of Delta Sky Magazine.

I am swooning over the melodic tracks and Mercer's silky voice....one that brings me back to a summer spent across the pond. Download now: The High Road.

Craving: Twins

That's right, I'm craving twins. But not the screaming ones that require diaper changes. I am talking about Camper's Twins, shoes made purposely to look similar, but not identical in design. Available in several different styles, these kicks will bring a little intrigue and whimsy to a transitional spring outfit. That's a twofer I can get behind!

Gentlemen, pay attention.

If there is one thing that Esquire is good at, it's lists! The Top 50 Songs Every Man Must Know, Top College Bars in America, and this one: The 75 Skills Every Man Should Master.

Don't take these suggestions lightly, these are most likely on "Our" lists of things we (as women) think you should know too.

I never dreamed.....

Without barely dipping a toe in to my super skinny white levis (I'm still a little old school and require a date of May 1st) I can't believe I am about to say: I CAN'T WAIT FOR FALL.


Crazy, I know, but after seeing J.Crew's fall presentation, I am craving blanket capes, textured thigh highs worn with shorts and perfectly distressed desert boots. I am sure my whim will dissipate as soon as I catch a whiff of sunscreen and freshly cut grass, but for now a girl can dream...right?