Traveling In Style….

While I do alot of traveling for work (and some for pleasure) I don’t particularly enjoy the process.  Packing, organizing and of course the airports.  Since 9/11 the strict airport security precautions basically leave me feeling a little worse for the wear.  Long lines, evasive searches and less than nice TSA agents have taken their toll on me.  I remember as a little boy going to the airport was glamorous…..my Mom got dressed up, my step-Dad wore a tie and I always got a new outfit for the plane ride.

However, since you basically have to strip to go through security, long gone are the days where dressing up is an option.  But I do like to try to look stylish and while a suit and tie aren’t in the cards, you can definitely mix it up to be stylish and airport “ready”.  So here is my take on traveling in style……

For me, regardless of gender, nothing is more glamorous than oversized sunglasses.  However, here they serve the added purpose of hiding dark circles and puffy eyes from a red-eye flight.  As for the outfit, I like to keep it simple — a striped tee, light coat, dark denim and slip-off shoes.

And I know that roller suitcases are easier to maneuver around but sometimes practicality needs to be tossed out the window!  So why not rock a purple duffle?  It is the perfect pop of color in a pretty monochromatic outfit….

Peacoat: Sandro USA/ Shirt & Jeans: Agnes B/Sunglasses: John Varvatos/ Shoes: John Varvatos for Converse/ Duffle: Jack Spade

Wanna recreate this look?  Here’s how……

Coat/Top/Jeans/Duffle/Shoes/Sunglasses

Okay, time for me to do some work so I can spend the rest of my time in Palm Springs, drinking excessively fruity drinks and taking dips in the pool in our back yard.  Speaking of the house, it’s pretty awesome…. see pics of the house and of my shenanigans on Insta.gram.

Have a great weekend peeps!

Loving Out Loud: Fashion + Decor

There are few things I love more than decor, clothing and booze.  Until someone creates a website that combines this trio in a meaningful way, I am going to need to satisfy myself with the new web site Fashion + Decor  ….

As a designer (I still get a kick calling myself that!), I look for inspiration across a broad spectrum of sources.  I have always found fashion designers to be the most daring and bold proponents of color, mix patterns and pushing trends long before the home decor gets on board.  Looking at the creations of today’s leading and emerging designers, gives me artistic fuel and inspires me to think differently about how I use fabric, texture and color.

To be upfront, I have been lucky enough to be asked to contribute to the site so I do  have a vested interest.  However, I would have been a fool to say no!  Let’s be real, I get to spend a few hours a week looking at pictures of handsome men and pretty rooms and putting them together in pairings like this….

It’s hard work but hey, someone has to do it right?

So if you are looking for some weekend reading and major eye candy, check out Fashion + Decor .  As for myself, this weekend I will be returning tile samples, planning European vacation outfits and probably crying when I try on my swim trunks because Poppa hasn’t been to the gym in a very long time…..

Have a GREAT weekend and remember to take a little time for yourself!

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