>> playing hooky, I mean golf

I'm not saying that Matt and I took off work a little early to hit the links yesterday, and I'm not saying we didn't...

Travis Matthew Tee Time t-shirt (which of course would not be recommended for wearing on the actual course) ($39); Matt swears by this book and so does his grandfather who has had at least one hole-in-one post-shoulder replacement surgery (!): Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf ($17); vintage trophies (prices vary); Coors Light (the most watered-down beer around!); ribbon belt ($40); Matt has an old beat up pair of FootJoys that he wouldn't get rid of for $1000, there's a lot of ugly golf shoes out there, best to go with the classics, like: FootJoy Icon shoes ($140); I love Scotty Cameron putters, unless I miss the putt and then I hate them!

>> cecil beaton + david hockney

I have been so deeply entrenched in women's fashion lately over at Tomboy Style, that I've been sort of thirsty for men's duds...on men. Above are two images I scanned from my book David Hockney Photographs (1982), Cecil Beaton by David Hockney in 1971 and David Hockney by Mark Lancaster (Hockney thinks) in 1976.

>> peachy-palm-beachy

Stubbs & Wootton "storm" slippers ($395 for ladies, $425 for gents—and there's a 30% off discount right now with the code: SPRING); Vintage Cocktails ($50); Current Elloitt trouser roll shorts ($189); Rod Stewart's Greatest Hits on vinyl ($6); Rodarte x Opening Ceremony "Roy Orbisons" ($218); Marcel Breuer's f41 Lounge on Wheels ($2,165); The Kennedys (Eunice, Bobby, Ted and Jean in 1941).

>> spring break

I'm having a serious hankering to be poolside or oceanfront. It's freezing in L.A. and I don't like it!

Chance beach towel ($65); woven tote bag ($495); 1973 British Military Rolex (ummm...); Pellegrino; Zalo loafers ($165); Field Guide to Seashells, 1968 ($30); "Fear and Loathing" aviators ($120).

>> black leather

I love how French Vogue's new editor-in-chief, Emmanuelle Alt, uses a Charles Pollock Executive Chair ($1900) in her office. At first glance I thought it was an Eames Lounger, but at closer look, definitely a Pollock. And some guesses on the rest of the scene: Cartier Tank (approx $2000); Vince Paper Leather jacket ($945); Rag & Bone Newbury ankle boot ($495); Bose iPod dock ($300).

>> current obsession: G.H. Bass Bucks

I've already been tearing through the classic Elys ($59) and am now waiting with bated breath for the laceless canvas variety (on right) to come out (any day now?). They are available online for men ($79) and women ($59-$69) and at one of my most favorite stores in Silver Lake, Driftwood.

>> helloooooo turkey

Things to give thanks for: striped cabin crewneck sweater ($68); Plymouth mini bottles ($4); rosemary...mmmm; football; harvest table runner ($98); clementines; butcher's apron ($29); green and blue baker's twine ($18); Vince Guaraldi in the background.

>> total studs

I have a class A obsession with Jennifer Meyer earrings, so it's only natural that I also am going gaga for the similar, but slightly edgier Loren Stewart, an L.A.-based design trio that turns out some pretty great gold studs. I met one of them, Rachel Loren, over a glass of Lambrusco at Barbrix in Silver Lake and walked home with one of the long gold rod studs for my right ear, oops! Loren Stewart can be found at RoseArk and other great jewelers in town (locations are on their website).

>> wall street

Despite the fact that the sequel to Wall Street should have been way better and it came out well over a month ago, I felt like doing something banker-y. Maybe it's the fact that you almost never see men in suits in L.A., I don't know. And hey, the Dow is well over 11,000, that's something to be happy about, right?

Wall Street poster ($30); Bull + Bear cufflinks ($75); water pomade ($18); 1984 Rolex Oyster Date (prices vary); Thomas Paul twenty dollar pouch, because I guy would TOTALLY use one of these ($24); Blackberry Bold.

>> reaganing

Reaganing: the action of the verb "to Reagan"; being able to fix all problems flawlessly within a 24-hour span.

Vintage lacoste cardigan ($24); 2B radio ($350); life saver; regimental necktie ($60); vintage phone ($215); Stetson wool felt hat ($62); western utility shirt ($98); jelly beans.

>> road trip to santa cruz

Matt and I like taking weekend road trips, especially in the Jan/Feb off-season. This year I kind of have a hankering to go to Santa Cruz. I remember it being pretty great when I was 18, back when getting into a jazz club underage was "the ultimate". Built by Wendy tee ($45); flea market beads; trail jacket ($261); neckerchief ($13); soft sole mocs ($38); California field notes ($10 for set of three); Stanley water bottle ($36); Ella Dish collar and lead ($68); L.L. Bean signature duffel ($135); Blackbird vintage shades ($353).

>> the spoils of etsy

During the process of writing this post, I bought the first item, sorry. Blue blanc + rouge wooden flag ($30...but sold) circa the 1930s; 1960s Roly Poly cocktail glasses ($195 for six); lucite and wood magazine rack ($100); vintage aviators ($12).

>> tanya aguiñiga

I'm really loving Tijuana-born/Los Angeles-based artist Tanya Aguiñiga. Gotta have that jersey knot bracelet ($40, currently sold out on her Big Cartel site), the seating trays and the Alaska chair. In L.A. you can find Tanya's goods at A+R in Venice, ReForm School in Silver Lake and at Reform Gallery on La Brea.

>> stephen stills: bad ass mother

Solid.

>> back to school

I kind of always loved the Fall and the beginning of school.

Republic Aristotle CRMO bike ($459); Needlepoint monogrammed flask ($100); Blucher Mocs ($69); Kent State frisbee ($12); Waxed canvas four-piece zip bag set ($145 for 15" laptop case, medium bag, cigarette bag and small); No. 2 pencils by Field Notes ($5 for six pack); Emeco Navy swivel chair ($875); Barbour women's Emily jacket ($299).

>> mister bailey

Mr. Bailey was the emergency contact for me in 1st grade and once when I was "sick", he got me out of school and let me have chocolate ice cream and play Nintendo. Since that day my loyalty has never faltered. We even have a secret handshake, still implemented to this day. Great laugh, great guy, great style (and he has an even more stylish wife, of course!).

Winston's War: Churchill, 1940-1945 ($24); Hermes silk twill tie ($170); Vintage Persols circa 1980s ($199); Needlepoint Retriever key fob ($45); Belgian shoes ($350); Cartier Tank Francaise; Oliver Peoples tortoise glasses (prices vary); Dunhill cigars ($228 for box).

>> mohawk general store

My friend Kingsley is in town from New York (posting might be light this week). Yesterday we went to Silver Lake for gelato and shoe shopping when we walked right into the grand opening of Mohawk General Store's new location at the Sunset junction (4011 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles). Great shoes, great lamps, great bags, great everything. Go now!

>> two things

RGB's new color "Punch" ($14) and a Filson shot shell bag ($34).

>> I heart your style

Major book crush on Amanda Brooks' chronicle of how to define and refine your personal style. The photos (like the above Sabrina Guinness in a floral print dress on a date with Prince Charles circa 1979) and smart commentary are both top notch. Pick it up here ($14). I heart this book.

>> lost & found is online

Good news for non-L.A. people: Lost & Found, the home, men's, women's and kid's store on Yucca that I live dangerously close to just launched their online store! Check it out!