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Simple briefcase - Winter Studios

If you work in office environment or if you are a student you will sooner or later need a bag to carry all your papers and laptop. One option especially for those who are working with more formal dresscode is a classic briefcase. Today taking a look at a simple briefcase by Swedish Winter Studios. I have earlier written about finding a suitable briefcase for business. You can check that out as a foreword for this post. align="alignnone" The only visible sign of the brand on the bag is the little "winter"-text on the backside of the briefcase. How to wear simple leather briefcase? For me it is pretty clear that this briefcase is made mostly for work purposes. For casual...

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Blue suit jacket with white slacks - classic reformatted

Summer is closing up. But there are still some sunny days and weekends left. Therefore I decided to bring up this post from last summer. If you are looking for a nice and simple attire to hit for example lunch date or drinks, this will work. Navy blue blazer with light colored cotton trousers is a summer classic. But the classic can be varied in many ways. align="alignnone" Not many things says summer more than suede loafers. And if you want to see the suit jacket worn as a part of full suit, take a look this post about wearing blue and burgundy together.

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Casual and sharp - patterned sport coat with brown tie

Do you own a patterned sport coat or a blazer? Today a quick look how to pull of a good dressed-up casual look. How to keep your outfit appropriate for casual hangout but still make it sharp and polished. Being casual and dressed-up at the same time is not always easy. But if you need a simple outfit to play this game with, here is a tip. Go for a patterned sport coat and simple and plain button up shirt. Pair them with light colored cotton or wool slacks or if you dare, with tailored denim. Finally take a tie with vivid texture and complete the set with appropriate pocket square and a pair of loafers or brogue shoes. align="alignnone"...

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Summer through instagram

One great summer weekend again behind. One week of vacation to go and then I will head back to work. As I haven't for a while done any instagram round-ups, I thought this Sunday would be perfect time for that. Some of you have noticed that the layout of the site has changed. And some of you have probably noticed that we have finally got the online shop up. The first DLA ties and pocket squares are now available. The site and shop are still a bit under construction. During the next week we will have a proper launch! Summer parties During the summer we've had the opportunity to take part to some great parties. A couple of shots from...

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Tote bag - a simple choice

Tote bag is my favorite kind of a bag. As the start of work and schools approaches, it is good time to take an update to this versatile piece. Today a few words about tote bags and how to use them.  When I leave the house in the morning there is basically one thing I never leave without - and that's my tote bag. Usually I throw in my laptop portfolio, umbrella, wallet, phone, keys. Some times even my gym gear. And they all fit in just nicely. align="alignnone" A tote bag in light shade of brown is a good way to balance the shades of grey and blue in your outfit. Tote bag - simple and diverse However, finding...

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