The One about the ALDO Men’s Gladosen Derby shoes
Since 1972, Aldo was founded by a man known as Mr. B (Aldo Bensadoun), who came from a family of shoe merchants, grandson of a cobbler sold shoes at his store in Montreal. The company has grown since then to become a company which sells Read More …
The One about the METORY Transparent Front Protective VR Scratch-Resistant Shell
Having used silicon covers on my Quest 2, I decided that due to performance issues I was having, I was going to go without it. Also, many people chimed in and felt silicone covers made their Quest 2 overheat. While I have never had overheating Read More …
The One about the JAKY-Global Artificial Silk Faux Burgundy Sunflowers Long Stem (6-Pieces)
I have been looking for a colorful flower to offset the white flowers I have on one end of our coffee table and so we decided to give these JAKY-Global Artificial Silk Faux Burgundy Sunflowers Long Stem (6-Pieces) a try! These are long-stem and while Read More …
The One about the LESING Artificial Silk Flowers (champagne) with Vase
For those looking for artificial flowers, you can find great deals on Amazon. I was looking for flowers that are white that my family would be cool with and I wanted to go monochrome. So, I wanted to give the LESING Artificial Silk Flowers (champagne) Read More …
The One about the 3-Piece Ceramic Vases
We have been using the 3-Piece Ceramic Vases on our coffee table. Made of high quality ceramic, I really like how durable they are. Made of Chinese porcelain with a rope design, it really stands out and I like the fact that you get three Read More …
The One about Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate Cleaner for Home Aquariums
Having had success with Microbe-Lift’s Algae Cleaner, I had to give their Microbe-Lift Gravel and Substrate Cleaner for Home Aquariums a try. For the most part, how this is supposed to work is that it creates a healthy aquatic environment by speeding the biological breakdown Read More …
The One about SAXX Men’s Underwear
You may have heard of SAXX, the maker of luxury underwear. The company which started in 2006 began when its founder who spent hours on a fishing trip in a clammy ocean suit wondered if there was a way to fend off the uncomfortable effects Read More …
The One about the Journey West Belgian Loafers
When it comes to dress shoes and loafers, I have written about my favorite companies before. And typically, those companies sell shoes that are a bit more on the expensive side. But I’m always open to reviewing dress shoes that are not expensive and are Read More …
The One about Rob Ford’s “Web Design: The Evolution of the Digital World 1990-Today” (2019)
I have to admit that I was excited with anticipation for Rob Ford’s “Web Design: The Evolution of the Digital World 1990-Today” from TASCHEN. The book pretty much, as the title says, the evolution of the digital world. Rob Ford is the creator of the Read More …
The One about My Love for Orient Watches (Japanese Movement)
When it comes to wristwatches and being a “watch guy”, there is one brand that I have been loyal to for the longest time and that’s Orient. The Orient Watch Company, Limited (Orient Tokei Kabushikigaisha) is Japan’s largest producer of mechanical watches and is owned Read More …
The One about the Purple Photo Series 003: Takeshita-dori in Harajuku
It was night time and this was shot before the pandemic started, but I wanted to capture a photo of the entrance of Takeshita-dori (Takeshita Street) in Harajuku, right before I attended a party in the area. Usually I take a photo right in the Read More …
The One about the Amazon Coffee Table Books Sale (February 8, 2022)
For the Louis Vuitton and Chanel fans! Also, Ralph Lauren and ROLEX, there is an amazing sale right now on Coffee Table Books on Amazon (February 8, 2022). Not sure how long this sale will last!
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 003: KOM_I
The following photo was taken in San Francisco, right after my interview with KOM_I, who was at the time, the lead singer of the group, Wednesday Campanella. KOM_I is one of the most vibrant performers from Japan that I have interviewed and grateful that she Read More …
The One about the Casio G-Shock GX-56-1, which I rediscovered 8 years later
I have been a Casio G-Shock fan when I was younger and even through my young adulthood. I loved how these watches were nearly indestructible, came in many different sizes and colors and they are dependable. May it be to surfing, working on something or Read More …
The One about the 2022 Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Sweater releases for Men and Women (February 2022)
For many Ralph Lauren Polo Bear collectors, some look at the sweaters as investments, some look at it as art pieces. Made in limited quantity, made of high quality threads, the non-purple label sweaters tend to cost around $400-$475, while the Purple Label sweaters tend Read More …
The One about John William Cooke’s “Brooks Brothers. Generations of Style. It’s All About the Clothing.” (2003)
In my closet, there are few brands that I am loyal to. Brooks Brothers is one of those brands that I am loyal to. I have many Brooks Brothers buttoned down shirts of all different colors in Regent size and I know what I’m getting Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 002: A Smile from Shibuya
I shot this photo during a day I was doing street fashion shots from Shibuya, Japan. Sometimes it’s not just the person that I want to shoot, it’s the person and the environment. Why I enjoy this photo is because unlike other countries of street Read More …