It’s the small, simple additions that are fun to mix and match and bring some personality to a wardrobe. And it’s always cathartic to buy something!

First up is this wool tweed vest from the JCrew sample sale. I had to excercise extreme levels of self restraint as the sale was huge and full of size mediums at a decent discount. This is a nice, heavyweight vest with a belted back to keep it fitted well. The striped fabric detail on the inside is a nice touch, although I think the lining scared the guy at the local tailor, so I’ll need to take it somewhere else to get some darts put in it. I think it’ll make some interesting combinations with the leather jacket and motorcycle boots that are going to be the mainstays of this fall. And for $30 plus the cost of tailoring, this is unbeatable.

If you remember one of the first posts, about finding some driving gloves, the fateful day has come. These are from Rue La La .com so they were a bargain (great website for discount designer stuff, check it out). They are Portolano, 100% Italian deer skin, and man they are soft as a baby’s butt. The fingers and palm are snug and fit well, although the opening is a little big, and doesn’t really sinch up well…but what can ya do. Velcro cinches better but the buttons are much more stylish. Too bad it’s 80* this week and I can’t wear any of this stuff!

Soon enough.