I need to use a better camera for these shots. Next 100 Days of whatever...

To combat, or at least make use of my insomnia, I have decided that getting in a 3-4 mile run before 6AM is a good idea. Not that it really does anything to help me return to slumber, it’s a good use of time that would otherwise be spent staring at the ceiling. So I’ve been strapping on my new Lunarswifts and hitting the cold pavement and brisk air. I haven’t run in a good long while, so I haven’t listened to those workout mixes I made oh so lopng ago. Dusting off an old iPod, they were still on there and ready to be played. I forgot how stocked with Jimmy Eat World they were/are. I forgot too how much I liked Jimmy Eat World. Instantly transported back a few years, I shadowboxed through most of my run today to Bleed American, or S/T, depending on when you bought it….So, join me in a bit of classic nostalgia, won’t you?

I was stoked, too, for the 20 degree morning versus the 5 degree one yesterday. It was downright TROPICAL out there today!

Submissions

Drake / givemeindiana.tumblr.com - Another day of the great office furniture shuffle. Dockers d3 Lands’ End tie PRL shirt Sore back

Brent / dimpledfourinhand.wordpress.com - Yes, it is possible to get caught taking a picture in the privacy of your very own office. Especially when the office has an outside window. I just smiled and waved. TM Lewin shirt and tie. Jos Bank suit.

Sam / eatingeverywhere.com - Job interview day. Grey J.Crew suit and Burgundy J.Crew tie with Navy gingham shirt from Barneys New York. I mention the colors because I’m not sure if I should go with black or brown belt & shoes. Gentlemen??

thisfits.tumblr.com - Whoa, didn't realize it's been over a month since I contributed. Shirt: Lands' End Canvas Knit Tie: eBay Sweater: Lands' End Canvas Vest: Lands' End Harris Tweed Jacket: eBay

Help Sam out with them color choices, all. 88 days down. 12 to go…. Wow.

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Astute at the desk reading Jimmy Buffett lyrics.

I don’t really care how hokey people think Jimmy Buffett is. I have always liked his catchy feel-good tunes. Hell, I’ve even had a cheeseburger in paradise… Or so, up until just recently, I thought I had. From Wiki: According to Buffett’s Margaritaville web site, the myth of the “cheeseburger in paradise” was inspired by a boat journey Buffett once took in the Caribbean. Buffett states that while subsisting on canned food and peanut butter, he envisioned eating a “piping hot cheeseburger”. He reports that upon finally arriving in Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, he was surprised to find a restaurant serving American cheeseburgers.

Feel Good Mustached Man

All the while I thought the one I had in Cabbage Key was the famous meat. Regardless, the burger I had was that good. Heaven on Earth with an onion slice good. I liked mine with french fried potatos and a big kosher pickle. However, I was only 13 so no cold draft beer. Only Coke. Which worked fine as well. …Now back to dreaming of warm beaches, bikini girls, boat drinks and writing island-inspired jams… while it’s 7 degrees outside my window.

Submissions

Ryan / denimdiary.net - Steeze 101 is in session. When this professor looks into the mirror, "Hello, Class" takes on a whole new meaning. Paul of Graham Withers was kind enough to inspire me with a new tie. Everything you see here was all the tie's fault. I can't take any credit. Rugby jacket, Land's End Canvas Sweater, Vintage OCBD, Penguin Black Label pants, Oxblood Weejuns. Only the necessary learning materials. If you'll excuse me, I have to go tutor some co-eds in chemistry.

Drake / givemeindiana.tumblr.com - A nice full day of work; body & mind. Uspa gingham shirt Dockers D3 rugged khakis Bingham tie Carhartt triple needle belt

Brent / dimpledfourinhand.wordpress.com - Still trying to get the hang of picture taking in the new office. Today's tie is a Tommy Hilfiger and the shirt is TM Lewin. Is it freakin' cold or what?

Jay / brooklynesque.tumblr.com - vintage tie & tweed, banana republic shirt

David / TheNaturalAristocrat.com / Tie by Rivetz of Boston / Shirt by Land's End / Jacket by Jaymar / Polo RL khakis and Walk Over bucks below

Now to get through the workday and find a place downtown where I can get an umbrella in my drink regardless of the poison in the glass. Whiskey & Diet. And do you have any swords and umbrellas or frilly crap you can also throw in there? If not, cool, I brought my own…

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Panthers: On my chest and neck. One a tattoo, one a bowtie.

Hard to believe that out of the last 86 days of this 100 Days of Ties project, I’ve only worn a bow tie one other time… I used to be such a champion for the neckwear. I don’t know what happened. That changes today. Or, well, at least I think I need to wear more bows. They’re sharp. I paired today’s Rugby offering with a j Crew pinpoint oxford and Animal’s Official jacket. It was so effing cold this morning though that I refrained from the self-timer and did a quick shot on the bus.

To speak of the panther right quick: Since my youth, the animal has had a special place in my life. Although one of my best friends gave me a homemade tattoo of the beast on my chest, and it is covering that of my bowtie today, I kind of want to get more ink done of it. Professionally. Problem is, I’ve only seen it done so very cheeseball-esque. Tribal style or way too over the top. I need someone to draw up some wicked design for me. Any takers? Also, on the bowtie front, I shall be ordering meself some Pierrepont today.Their 2K11 sale is on…

Submissions

Jeremiah - aheadlongdive.com - Back in action! Tie: J Crew. Coffee: Starbucks.

Drake / givemeindiana.tumblr.com - Heavy snow is scheduled to fall on Indy all day today. I’m considering taking a half day to beat the traffic and play with the dog. It all depends on the weather and how much work I can knock out. Stafford shirt Givenchy tie Dockers D2 pants

Brent / dimpledfourinhand.wordpress.com - New funky-for-me tie from Alfani. I have no idea why I bought it other than it was $10. And it's kinda fun. Shirt is Charles Tyrwhitt and sweater is Paul Fredrick.

David / TheNaturalAristocrat.com / Tie by Givenchy / Shirt by Etro / Jacket by Ermenegildo Zegna

Ryan / denimdiary.net - Outside Granada theater in Dallas. showing how stoked I am for Sebadoh by dressing like your favorite indie rock college professor: vintage cord jacket, vintage OCBD, Penguin sweater and tie.

Paul / http://dreamsofperfection.wordpress.com/ - Tie: The Tie Bar, Jacket: Lands End, Tweed: Vintage

Ashley and CO. / http://www.socksandcrocs.tumblr.com

Sampo / twitter.com/sampo_ilmari - banana republic suit and tie

I’m serious about that panther drawing. If anyone wans to give it a go, let me know. Maybe I’ll get it done in NYC next month…

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Cuffed and ready.

I acquired my first pair of Yuketens this last week by way of the Country Ranger and winning an eBay auction. After first wear of said mocs, I made the assertion that I’d rather have a closet full of 9-10 pairs of ultra-high quality shoes, such as the Yukes, versus the 30-35 pairs of mediocre jams currently cluttering my space. These are the real deal…And in light of how nice these are, I wanna sell all my other shoes to make room for more quality. Check the Garage Sale soon…

That chloride is gonna ruin the Bean mocs.

I didn’t mean to laugh. And I didn’t do it so loud that he heard me. But on the icy, icy walk this morning from uptown to downtown to catch the bus, I ended up waling behind a guy who slipped, fell flat on his ass, spilled his recently purchased coffee from 7-11, and generally kicked off the week with a pretty crappy bang. What did I do? I did what anyone who grew up watching America’s Funniest Home Videos would do: I laughed. I quickly covered my mouth because, man, that sucks for him. But my natural reaction was to laugh…and hear Bob Saget narrate the entire thing in some goofy voice. I helped the gent up and said sorry about his coffee and went on my way.

Why do we laugh at things like this? I just needed to see a dad get hit in the jewels by his kid in some facet and then a cat try to jump onto a table and fail miserably, and my morning would have been complete. Well, the day is still young, I suppose…

Sam / eatingeverywhere.com - Started a diet last week. Woke up this morning 2 lbs heavier than when I started. But that’s all ok because just look at my awesome shirt & tie combo!! Life is good. Shirt & Tie – Barney’s New York

Drake / givemeindiana.tumblr.com - Monday morning. I’m trying to continue to be industrious this week, filling all of my downtime with work or reading. I want to be prepared for the workload I will be starting this fall. Stafford oxford Unbranded tie Dockers D2

Brent / dimpledfourinhand.wordpress.com - Playing with new Android tablet PC. Charles Tyrwhitt contrast collar and cuff shirt and Jos Bank tie.

David / TheNaturalAristocrat.com / vintage Pendleton tie / Robert Talbott shirt / Brooks Bros Jacket

As far as the Tied and True party goes, we’re trying to figure out some hotel possibilities. Maybe if we could get a group together and go in a few rooms, we could keep the cost down. Or, we could all find friends to stay with. Thoughts?

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Fuckin, Eh?

At first, when I heard of the Fubar sequel, I of course thought, “Why run a good thing?” It’s akin to my thoughts as to why the Postal Service should just quit music after Give Up. The record was brilliant, as was the first installment of Fubar. Why tarnish the name, ya know? Well, I thought this until I saw the trailer for Fubar 2. It’s a little more over the top than the first, but dammit if it doesn’t look funny as hell.

Aside from Fast 5, this is one of the few movies I am actually looking forward to in the near future. Just give’r.

A mild Denver morning but up for hours.

Few bands can write inane lyrics and still gain my respect, but Vampire Weekend is able to do it so nicely. I mean, look at the lyrics to “Cousins” from Contra:

You found a sweater on the ocean floor.
They’re gonna find it if you didn’t close the door.
You and the smart one sit outside of their sight,
In a house on a street they wouldn’t park on at night.

Alright…Whatever that means. The song kicks ass as does the rest of the album. I thought this while laying in bed unable to sleep this morning with “I Think Ur a Contra” on in the background. Such a jam. It didn’t lull me to sleep, but it relaxed me. Then, of course, I anger the blood with Angry Birds and said, “Screw this, I’m getting up.” Now, my kitchen is spotless.

Now, I just gotta get through the workday and perhaps partake in Smash Putt tonight. It looks pretty intense, and it only runs for a few months. If you’re game to join, let me know. Otherwise, we be dancin.

SUBMISSIONS

Drake / givemeindiana.tumblr.com - Jeans and a vest? I call this look casual prospector. PRL shirt Lands’ End Charter tie JCrew denim Vest from an old men’s wearhouse 3pc

Brent / dimpledfourinhand.wordpress.com - Quicky shot and email - road trippin' a bit today. TM Lewin shirt and Brooks Brothers tie. I do have some new shirts on the way from a different maker. Hopefully they'll come in time for next week. Have a good weekend, All.

Sam / eatingeverywhere.com - “What’s your poison?” It’s 5 O’Clock Everywhere, so I’m channeling my inner bartender (or Mixologist for all the snobs out there.) Shirt – Brooks Brothers / Tie – Polo Ralph Lauren / Vest – J.Crew / Watch – Longines / Wedding Ring – Hidden

http://www.noblecountygold.com - Shirt: Lands' End Canvas Heritage Poplin Tie: Lands' End Canvas Knit Tie Sweater: JCrew Cardigan Tie Bar: Vintage

David / TheNaturalAristocrat.com / Tie by Hathaway of Maine / Shirt by Polo Ralph Lauren / Jacket by Brooks Brothers / 501s and tan Top Siders down below

Alright NYC friends – not only do I want to see you at the party, but I am trying to ink a place to stay, either with a friend or a good hotel. I know of plenty, having lived there, but I want to put the feelers out to see if anyone has an in somewhere. Let me know!

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I keep the clock on my microwave faster than the rest of the times throughout the place. It’s the numbers I stare at in the morning getting ready for work and making my breakfast and lunch for the day. And literally every single day, I rush. I rush because I think I’m going to be late. “It took me ten minutes to brush my teeth? Dammit. Gotta rush.” Pack the bag up, throw on the jacket, exit and deadbolt the door, look at my watch… I still got time. Now I have some time to walk. Meander. Awesome.

So say what you will about playing tricks on your own brain, and I don’t know how it is I am constantly able to fall for this stunt everyday, but I find it beneficial. A bit of panic followed by that sense of “Ahhhhhh, s’all good,” is maybe one of the best feelings in the world. And it’s simple to achieve. So, thanks, Mom, for getting me to all those practices and games on time although I was the brat in the back seat giving you a hard time… Coach liked how I was always on time and even early sometimes.

Saint James Scarf. Billy Reid Tie. Gant Rugger Jacket. Rugby OCBD. Boulder Organic Pizza Patio.

I think one of my favorite parts of the 100 Days of Ties project has been finding places to pose. I look back to, say, Day 3, when I was bashful and would wait to take pictures until alone at my desk. Now it’s all, Whatever, gawkers. You can stare. You know you like what you see. BAM! Not to sound cocky or anything, but what does it really matter if someone notices me posing? The world isn’t going to end.

That aside – the NYC party in February now has an official name, and we’re close to inking the locale. One thing I still want to do is turn this event into something charitable. I am think if we all bring one or two items of clothing to donate for a makeshift clothing drive of sorts, we can do a little good while looking extremely good. Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions?

Submissions

Drake / givemeindiana.tumblr.com - Tomorrow is going to be busy, seven hours of recording and no lunch. Today I’ll be readying everything I can in preparation. LL Bean shirt Thrifted tie Dockers D2 pants

Ryan / denimdiary.net - John Henry tie J. Crew jacket penguin woven John, I, and our mustaches say hello.

Sam / eatingeverywhere.com - Channeling my inner James Bond. Tie – Emporio Armani / Suit – Hugo Boss / Shirt – John Varvatos / Gun – Walther P99, standard issue, MI6

David / TheNaturalAristocrat.com / Yves Saint Laurent Tie / Polo Ralphie Shirt / Brooks Bros Jacket / Paper Denim and Cloth Jeans and Mezlan Double Monks below

Sabir / mensstylepro.com - Donegal tie / Waistcoat by H&M as well as the shirt.

Jay / brooklynesque.tumblr.com - Shirt is Land End tailored fit and tie is vintage Polo. Crap picture but I'm staying on the learning curve.

Brent / Dimpledfourinhand.wordpress.com - Finally back to normal after office move. TM Lewin shirt and Turnbull and Asser tie. I'm finally brave enough to show my ugly mug in my new office.

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Scorpions, rocking my neck like a hurricane via Lands' End Canvas.

I switched it up a bit this morning and did a shot with a new camera app I got on my phone. I liked the way it turned out, so I used it in lieu of the standard pose. And, no, my sister isn’t on the bus with me today, but she does delight in taking the Light Rail from the burbs to the city to come see me, so she’s with me in spirit.

Anyway, I strapped on the Lands’ End Canvas scorpions today with the Animal Command jacket and an svelt OCBD from J.Crew. My dapper feeling almost had the kibash thrown on it as I headed out the door this AM and slipped on a patch of black ice at the foot of the stairs of my building. Luckily, it was 6:30 and no one was walking by. I would have looked quite the fool. Or not. I don’t think I really would have cared…

Submissions

Ryan / denimdiary.net

So after I travelled to the UK in December, I went to Egypt to meet my family for a holiday vacation.  Some of you know that I lost my bags & spent all 8 days in Egypt with the same clothing and some clothes i had purchased from an “Egyptian Cotton” store.  I had plans to wear my Dessert Boots in Egypt (full circle!) and also to take a picture in front of the great pyramids in a tie for #100Days.  Lucky for me, I at least was wearing a tie and sweater when I flew into Egypt.  While I couldn’t wear it every day, I did throw on my Graham Whithers Tie with my newly purchased Egyptian Cotton woven and my (now thoroughly stretched out and worn) Ben Sherman sweater for my final day in Cairo.  While my backdrop may not seem as epic as 6000 year old temples or monuments, the magnitude of a city of 20 million that has existed for a millennium and is home to devout members of all three Abrahamic religions is mind-blowing.  This picture taken from Saladin’s mosque.

Drake / givemeindiana.tumblr.com

Yesterday, the world was my oyster. I’m hoping Wednesday holds more of the same. No matter what the day holds, I’m dressing for success.
– Croft & Barrow shirt
– Stolen tie
– LEC Blazer with grandfather’s United States Naval League lapel pin.

Gabe / gabealonso.com - j. Crew everything (herringbone tie and BD) and Kenneth Cole tie bar

David / TheNaturalAristocrat.com / Really poor pic today, but didn't had time to clean it up / Tie by Ralph Lauren / Shirt by Charles Tyrwhitt / Sweater from Scotland (lambswool, not sure of the maker) / Jacket by Chipp / 501s and To Boot New York loafers below

Alright so the NYC party is a full go, but there’s a new goal: To make it a charitable event, I am suggesting we all bring an item or two of clothing or a tie to throw in to a clothing drive of sorts. Details to come…

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