Style – Present and Presentable

Chicago Style: June 7, 2017

Welcome to this week’s edition of Chicago Style. Black and blue ain’t just for steaks.

Chicago Style: May 31, 2017

Welcome to this week’s edition of Chicago Style. The focus? A trace of style: the loafer. Look at all of that loafing. That rug … that cat … those shoes.

Essay, Style

Behold: An Impression of Myself(ie)

You are your greatest asset, present and presentable.

Style

Welcome to this week’s edition of Chicago Style. This week’s focus is that accessible accessory: the watch. Never to be underestimated, make time – and your timepiece – work for you. Upper Left: Daniel Wellington – Sheffield – Slim and sleek. Black and silver. Goes with anything. Clean up your act and close that deal! […]

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Chicago Style: May 9, 2017

A perfect spring 2017 business casual look for men.

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Rain, Rain, Go A…head

It’s been a cold, wet week here in Chicago. Good thing I picked up these awesome Tretorn rain boots to keep my feet warm and dry. This model I’m wearing in the picture (and today) is the BO Rain Boot. I purchased these boots off of Amazon last April and they’re holding up nicely a […]

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Pumped Up (for) Kicks!

Aldo had one of their great sales last week: 50% off all original priced shoes. I couldn’t help myself. I picked up the Midnight Black Caviaga hi-tops for $50 – shown in this article’s main photo and below – and also the Forsivo in Bone (shown below). I ordered online and both pair arrived […]

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“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”

Thomas Edison

Health & Fitness, Style

Let’s Face it: It Pays to Spend on Personal Care

Facial cream? Not for me. A $19 stick of deodorant? Yeah right! But after many years, lessons learned and as I saw them, dollars poorly spent, I finally understood that age-old adage: you get what you pay for. I’ve never lived outside of my means. A few years ago I took great interest in budgeting […]