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Backbone of a Business Wardrobe

With the start of a new year it’s the perfect time for a closet overhaul. What needs to be purged? What needs to be replaced? What do you need to stock up on? For those wondering what constitutes a well-rounded closet, we have you covered in this post. Seasons come and seasons go, but there are essential pieces we feel constitute the basic backbone of every stylish businessman’s wardrobe. This list is not particularly long but can certainly have a profound impact on standing the test of time and keeping you looking your best year-round. One thing to keep in mind, and certainly what we love the most about style, is that it's truly personal. There’s no “correct” or “incorrect”...

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How To Wear It: Patterns

Who doesn’t love the idea of a great paisley tie, herringbone sport coat, glen plaid suit or pinstriped shirt?  But, how should you wear them, and do you dare mix and match all these patterns?  For a lot of guys, patterns can be intimidating, and their uncertainty over how to wear them, we find, can keep a lot of people in solid shirts and neutral suits, safely relegating any and all patterns to only their ties and pocket squares for fear of making a fashion faux pas. In this article, we want to show you how utilizing patterns throughout your wardrobe can add so much more dimension, texture and visual interest to your overall look. And to help you feel a little more confident when faced...

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Teddy On The Town: The Food Edition

We get inquiries all the time about where to eat in downtown Huntsville – whether it’s visitors from out of town wanting a great cool lunch spot or clients that have lived here all their life but don’t get downtown to dine much and interesting in trying out a new place. As more and more fun and exciting eateries are opening downtown, we wanted to highlight a few of our personal favorites (both those that have been serving the community for years and those newcomers that just popped up on the scene) making sure you know about all the amazing places to dine downtown. BREAKFAST Honest Coffee Roasters: Honest Coffee Roasters came on the scene not long after we opened...

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Wear Now, Layer Later: Staff Fall Favorites

As the official start to fall has come and gone and we are finally starting to see some cooler temps heading our way, we thought it would be a great time to highlight some of our personal favorite fall pieces that just arrived at the shop! These are staple items you can wear now on their own and then we'll give you some ideas for how to wear them throughout the winter season just by layering on a few extra pieces... Look One Olive is such a strong color for this fall, and we just love the hue on these Citizen of Humanity five pockets.  Pairing these with this great super soft lightweight Billy Reid striped henley is a perfect casual look...

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Teddy's Tips for Extending the Life of Your Shoes

We recently posted a journal entry on how best to increase the life expectancy of your tailored clothes. But what about your shoes - the literal foundation of your look? Let’s face it, shoes have the power to make or break your look and set the stage for that all important first impression. Unfortunately, these days the art of shoe care is becoming more and more a thing of the past, often overlooked and perceived as daunting, difficult or complicated. But proper shoe care doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated! And lucky for you, we're here to help break it all down and share a few of our favorite tips and tricks for extending the life and look of your favorite shoes! Invest In Quality...

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