Living in NYC has been a blessing and a curse.

In this city, you have access to anything you could ever imagine - except privacy.  The isolation from nature is one of the strongest attractions I have had for most of my life, but this city doesn’t offer much escape in the way of getting Into the Wild.

I often feel most inspired, during the fall and winter, to embrace my favorite Northern garb, but blend it in a way that is not only functional but fashionable.  

Plaid shirts, with denim is a classic that will never see the dusty shelves of other trends fallen from style, but, to keep it from being a tired look, I threw this together with some Hunter Green joggers and tan slip on shoes.  The earth tones make me feel like I’m just steps away from the forest.

I got this ENTIRE outfit at Walmart, and did it on a budget.

I waited until the end to mention this because it’s important to understand that you can find style and inspiration anywhere, and with that mentality locked down, you can shop anywhere also, and save some cash in the process.

You can shop the look with Liketoknow.it or step up and challenge yourself to find a great outfit at Walmart yourself!

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Sperry 365

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The classic Sperry boater shoe is iconic.  It’s a simple look that has been styled with preppy vibes, casually dressed looks and all-purpose functionality - and because of this, it’s easily my favorite shoe to have handy for special occasions.When it’s warm outside, it makes sense to go for a Sperry boater and bring your look together with some great shoes to go with comfortable clothes, but not many people are aware that you can also comfortably wear them during the winter months, as well.  I recently went to Toronto, Ontario and while there had my generous fill with sub zero weather, but it was still easy to dress up for my dinner plans with my navy boaters, a navy striped shirt and simple pants.  I had some warm socks on, but my feet never felt worn or cold because the shoes kept my feet dry and were also amazing to use while walking on slick ice. I was fortunate enough to have my friends from Toronto letting me stay with them, and they were so excited to show me around their city.  When it’s your first time in Canada, you can expect the locals to take good care of you. I wanted to have fun and look nice, but still be casual and comfortable - after all, It was snowy, so I didn’t want to have to spend a load of time putting on and taking off my big boots all the time.  It’s always fun for me to try things out, to see how they work.  There are some hard and fast guidelines for styling yourself nicely, sure, but at the end of the day, we will never know how something will look until we give it a shot.  My friend, Zach, picked the place to eat, but was kind enough to also use his photography skills to help bang out some photos nearby, while giving me a tour of some awesome sections of Toronto.When the evening was over, and we got back to the apartment, it was an easy kick off of the shoes and my feet were still dry, warm and in one piece.  I didn’t slip and fall, like I was prone to do most of the other days, in my boots, because the grip on the soles of the Sperry’s were so good.I honestly can’t wait to get back to Toronto during the Spring or Summer, and I’ll certainly be bringing them back then as well because 365 days a year, these shoes will have a place in my wardrobe.

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OppoSuits Attract

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With Summer coming at us Full-Tilt, the Heat keeps the idea of dressing-up low on the list of things any of us look forward to doing.  Itchy skin, sweaty backs and the inescapable feeling of warmth makes me want to live in shorts and a t-shirt, but that’s not always an acceptable option.  

During the Summer months, I’m always moving around, creating content, running errands or taking meetings and, for formality’s sake, I usually just throw on a long-sleeved button-up and roll up my sleeves when the environment invites it.  I’ve often dreamt of wearing something fun and comfortable that would be a little bold, but acceptable for most Summer meetings. I finally found what I was missing –the Summer Suit from OppoSuits.

OppoSuits is a company that makes fun, fitting, and stylish suits for an affordable price with a wide array of patterns, illustrations and colors. They all come with a matching blazer, trousers and neck tie.  But what got me excited was the Summer Suit! A short-sleeved suit!

Now, it was acceptable for me to arrive to the party in style, but also in comfort.  

When I wore this, I didn’t want to dress up with a buttoned shirt, but rather a soft, cotton t-shirt that matched the color tone of the suit itself.  I left the tie at home (Next time, buddy) and went for this casual Miami Vice vibe, complete with White sneakers and Sunnies.  Now I was ready to sip tropical drinks without a straw and play outdoor games with style at Pier 17.  

It doesn’t take much to fit into the crowd, but if you’re looking for something to stand out, remember that OppoSuits attract and they’re Worn To Be Wild.

Get your own suit here!

*This post was created in partnership with Opposuits*

Best,
Bobby

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