A nice warm, casual Sunday. Got the windows open, lit a candle & joined today's Society zoom meeting. If you're not into candles, I highly advise you to try it (females definitely dig them). SOTD - Woody oud - a Tom Ford oud wood clone (but has better performance).

Good morning/afternoon Gents During this journey, I realized that smartwatches aren’t allowed because they’re too casual. And I, as it happens, always wore one! Even though I’d replaced the strap with a leather one. But I’ve found the solution to this dilemma! Introducing the smartwatch from ONE Watch, a Portuguese company! At first sight, you might think it’s a regular watch, but it’s actually a smartwatch. This is a great advantage for men to continue wearing nice watches, Because when you have a woman in your life (Mommy in my case) and you don’t answer the phone in the first 5 seconds of the ring (because you didn’t feel the vibration or it was on silent), you have to calm her down since she’s worried that “I didn’t pick up soon enough” Thanks for reading, and good luck with your studies! Let me know if you like it or not!

At least I wish I was. Soon. Have a couple of trips in the works. And Boy am I ready. Today’s outfit was inspired by my zombie chambray shirt. Zombie in that I gave it a new life by having my tailor flip the collars over. It is easily 30+ years old. As is my tie. The coat was made 29 years and nearly 2 months ago. The shoes are at least 44 years old. The Darn Tough socks (my first pair of that brand) I discovered in Ely MN on a scout trip to the Boundary Waters 10 years ago. The silk pocket square and belt are a few months old and the super light weight gaberdine trousers I’ve had for a few days. Did I say so need to go fishin? I need to go fishin….

Preparing for a big week at work by ensuring I'm ready for the meetings and any work from last week is caught up. "Sunday Reset: Mocha, Linen & Blue Suede Vibes" There's a certain energy to Sunday afternoons when you're gearing up for a big week ahead. Today was about catching up on work, prepping for Monday's meetings, and doing it all in the kind of comfortable-yet-polished ensemble that keeps you mentally sharp without feeling constrained. The dress code? Relaxed sophistication with a tropical twist. • Shirt — SS-003 (Tommy Bahama): A mocha brown Tommy Bahama short-sleeve button-down with brown wood accents—the quintessential California Sunday shirt. This piece walks the line between "I'm getting things done" and "I could be on a veranda somewhere." The button-down collar keeps it slightly structured, while the rich mocha color grounds the earth-tone palette. Perfect for a mild spring day when you need to focus but still want to feel free. • Undershirt — US-009 (Pro Club): A heavy-weight tan Pro Club crew neck in cotton. The Pro Club heavyweights have become my go-to for weekend wear: substantial enough to stand on their own if the overshirt comes off, but comfortable enough for all-day wear at the desk. • Pants — PN-017 (Island Importer): Beige linen pants from Island Importer—because nothing says "I'm relaxed but still productive" quite like linen. These breathable beauties have that perfect casual drape that works whether you're at a standing desk or settling into a long planning session. The beige tone plays beautifully with the mocha shirt, creating an earth-tone monochrome that reads sophisticated without trying too hard. • Belt — B-014 (Charles Tyrwhitt): The chocolate brown suede belt from Charles Tyrwhitt with a silver buckle. Suede on suede with the loafers? Absolutely. The texture harmony here is intentional—suede speaks the same language as linen: relaxed, tactile, refined. The chocolate brown bridges the gap between the mocha shirt and the darker loafers.