I was determined to keep this holiday season low-key and relaxed, and it was going to start with a leisurely drive to my sister and brother-in-law’s house in Connecticut. I planned to leave in mid-December (one of the benefits of being an entrepreneur!) and stop in New York City to do a touch of shopping and sightseeing. Accomplished! With the help of Toyota by lending me a late model 2016 Camry XSE, I rocked my way to New York City
Briefcases are all over the place but a slim case that can hold your documents and newspaper and even your iPad while holding its own are less common. Enter the Franklin Folio that says business but I don’t take myself too seriously; and I have real work (as opposed to I’m a student with an internship). For the more established, the olive reads perfectly but for the younger set, the red or light navy work too. Either way, loss the
Have you learned that not everything you wear has to “match”? Take this lesson to heart….plus it will save you soo much money! It popped into my inbox and I immediately started plotting how to add it to my current, ever-expanding clutch collection. – hand-embroidered polka dots (so girly) – silk-screened stripes (slightly upscale) – drop-in chain strap (tres versatile) – it’s tan, orange and….yes, navy! Just wait for me to post my outfit pic with this one….you may even
I love paper! Don’t get me wrong – I’m a little techy too always listening for something tech-based to solve a problem or provide a shortcut but there’s something lovely and visceral about paper. Tech can do the shortcuts but we solve our problems and think “aloud” using paper. And this 4.5 x 6.2 in notebook is particularly well-suited for your thoughts – it’s titled “Dreams / Schemes” I’m definitely scooping a few to pen my thoughts…and dreams and schemes!
Men need to keep it together better. And what better way to do it than with an accessories case?! Forget a separate watch holder, place for your cufflinks, and something to hold your other extras. Problem/annoyance solved! This shearling-lined and leather-trimmed accessories case is manly but soft enough to carry your “finer” goods. Get yours…now. Available: ahalife, $180
Ey chaps! It’s that time of year when you’re hitting the road either with family, your significant other, or just doing the annual boys trip to….(no comment). Or maybe it’s just ramped up travel for work. Either way, you need/want to arrive in style and ready to hit the ground running if need be. A quick change at the airport or in your hotel room can happen if you’re carrying the sullivan shirt pack. This genius contraption made of canvas
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