mackenzie⎢sydney⎢14⎢sun⎢theres only one direction ✞Tumblr (3.0; @salty-ocean-breeze)http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m08ro0isHd1qdjll0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/20272704673http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/20272704673Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:38:22 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzfx9lDwMB1ql4a43o1_500.gif"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/18281541995http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/18281541995Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:25:50 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyivqjZrMS1qh0sm9o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://black-and-white-beautyy.tumblr.com/post/16662887665/a-black-and-white-blog-youre-just-dying-to-see">black-and-white-beautyy</a>:</p> <blockquote> <div> <p><a href="http://black-and-white-beautyy.tumblr.com">a black and white blog you’re just dying to see.</a></p> </div> </blockquote>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17251475559http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17251475559Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:58:53 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyy8twdbyo1r7zznno1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17251442221http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17251442221Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:58:06 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyy9lgdiPN1r7zznno1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17251393909http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17251393909Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:56:58 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyc8elQpdL1qevaq6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17219339351http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17219339351Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:30:49 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lm5n89TL4A1qew6yzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://b-0-h-0-b-a-b-e.tumblr.com/post/17076606571">b-0-h-0-b-a-b-e</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>.</p> </blockquote>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17219318272http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17219318272Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:30:18 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw5yrnBgoa1qhh8kyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://runawayontherunway.tumblr.com/post/17201939659">runawayontherunway</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>want legs like this</p> </blockquote>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17219261947http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17219261947Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:28:51 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1bqq1NfC1qdp80co1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://ireallylikejamesdean.tumblr.com/post/17216332011">ireallylikejamesdean</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>James Dean, photographed by Roy Schatt in his studio at 149 East 33rd Street in New York City on December 29, 1954</p> </blockquote>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17219227340http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17219227340Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27:57 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyqjkcQR7M1qa3kooo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17219211005http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17219211005Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27:31 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0sjbidAx1r3u4goo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stunning.</p>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205664444http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205664444Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:13:59 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyzppzxOvG1r0pebqo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://houseofserena.tumblr.com/post/17204646453/bow">houseofserena</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>bow</p> </blockquote>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205592007http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205592007Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:09:39 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0rzbpaxM1r6tei0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205580387http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205580387Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:08:56 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lta6thYXNi1r31jhro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205566610http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205566610Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:08:04 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0gb0qYh41rniunio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205532330http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205532330Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:06:06 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyynjyeyNd1rniunio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205514290http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205514290Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:05:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz08e3FwNj1r3buxfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205420406http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205420406Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:59:38 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyydlkzKPM1qm1tbbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://black-with-white.tumblr.com/post/17137018697/sasha-pivovarova-at-chanel-f-w-2009">black-with-white</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Sasha Pivovarova at Chanel f/w 2009</p> </blockquote>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205407621http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205407621Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:58:48 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly1rpjgX6D1qa2j8co1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://putthison.com/post/17161826063/strategic-frugality-if-youre-just-starting-to">putthison</a>:</p> <blockquote> <div> <p><strong>Strategic Frugality</strong></p> <p>If you’re just starting to build a better wardrobe, funds can be limited, so it’s good to know where you should focus your money. Not all clothes are created equal. Skimp on some things, and you’ll look terrible; skimp on others, and few will notice. The key here is to be strategically frugal. </p> <p><strong>Where You Can Skimp</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Knit ties</strong>: Supposedly, there are only a few knit tie producers in the world and they all make ties around the same quality. I haven’t confirmed if this is true, but all the knit ties I’ve owned - from <a href="http://landsend.com/">Lands End</a> to <a href="http://www.charvet.com/">Charvet</a> - have been only differed in material and design. If you stick to a reputable brand, you can get a good knit tie for about $20.</li> <li><strong>Socks:</strong> Over-the-calf <a href="http://putthison.com/post/6041221998/we-got-it-for-free-gold-toe-socks-im-somewhat">Gold Toe socks</a> can be had for about $3 a pair. <a href="http://sierratradingpost.com/">Sierra Trading Post</a> also sometimes sells Pantherella socks for $6, and those are a bit more comfortable.</li> <li><strong>Belts:</strong> The starting price for a<span><span> decent belt is about $50 (e.g. <a href="http://www.equusleather.co.uk/">Equus Leather</a> and <a href="http://www.narragansettleathers.com/">Narragansett Leather</a>). However, if you go to some place like <a href="http://www.kohls.com/">Kohls</a>, you can get a serviceable belt for about $20. Just make sure they’re full grained leather on both sides.</span></span></li> <li><span><span><strong>Pants:</strong> If you happen to live on the East Coast, check <a href="http://www.daffys.com/">Daffy’s</a> for Mabitex. They cost about $25 for chinos and $40 for wool. Unfortunately, over the last couple of years, the rise has been getting shorter, and since they’re often factory seconds, they sometimes have loose stitches or poorly made seams. Just pay close attention when you buy. </span></span></li> <li><strong>Casual shirts:</strong> <a href="http://canvas.landsend.com/canvas/index.html">Lands End Canvas’</a> Heritage shirts can work in a pinch. I hesitate to fully recommend them because the collars are so skimpy and the stitching, though durable, isn’t particularly well done. However, if you don’t plan to wear these with sport coats or ties, they’re passable and can be had for as little as $12. </li> </ul><p><strong>Where You Can Splurge</strong></p> <ul><li><span><strong>Suits, sport coats, and outerwear:</strong> This is where I think you should concentrate your money. An excellent sport coat or jacket can really make an ensemble, and even the most untrained eye can spot a cheap suit. Put a really nice jacket over a mediocre button-up shirt and pair of chinos, and you’ll look great. </span></li> <li><span><span><strong>Shoes:</strong> Cheap shoes are false bargains. A well-made pair of shoes can last you thirty years while cheap shoes last for three. </span></span>Get <a href="http://putthison.com/post/308306580/leather-a-cautionary-tale-ive-been-thinking">full-grain leather shoes</a> that are made with Goodyear or Blake/ Rapid construction, and learn <a href="http://vimeo.com/11075261">how to properly take care of them</a>. Doing so will mean they’ll look better with age, not worse. </li> <li><span><strong>Briefcases and bags:</strong> If you work in a traditional business environment, it’s worth the money to spring for a nice briefcase. Like the nice suit and shoes, it reflects a certain level of professionalism and competence. </span></li> <li><strong>Sweaters:</strong> Poorly made sweaters will lose their shape quickly and pill more easily. Own fewer sweaters, and buy the best you can afford. </li> </ul><p><strong>That Said …</strong></p> <p>That said, there are smart ways to work with a limited budget for the things above. </p> <ul><li><strong>Bags:</strong> Avoid materials that try to be what they’re not. If you only have a limited budget, a well made canvas bag will be better than a cheap leather one. A $50 leather briefcase will always look like what it is. </li> <li><strong>Sweaters:</strong> Similarly for sweaters, stick to merino wool, lambswool, or cotton. Many companies sell cashmere sweaters at basement-level prices, but they don’t last very long. </li> <li><strong>Shoes:</strong> If you’re buying from a lower-tier brand, aim for suede. The differences in quality from the low- to high-end suede are much smaller than it is for smooth calf. The soles and grommets might still give out, but at least you won’t get those really ugly creases you see on corrected grain leathers. </li> </ul></div> </blockquote>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205369704http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205369704Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:56:20 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwmjikO0DX1r8hlqbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205362960http://salty-ocean-breeze.tumblr.com/post/17205362960Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:55:55 -0500