+J: The Queue

For this



I would have gone through ten times worse than this



Manila, you desperately need Uniqlo.



And Ms Sander, bravo.

RIP Irving Penn

Goodbye, Mr. Penn. You'll be sorely missed.

The Bright Tie Looks

Wearing a bow tie in this jeans-and-t-shirt city without self-consciousness can be a challenge when strangers don't even bother hiding their "amusement." But I went ahead and bought this bright striped piece anyway in a moment of boldness. Which means I have to summon enough confidence to wear it. To minimize my self-consciousness, I've decided to wear it set against completely spare backdrops. No colors, no frills, completely casual. The bow tie stands out and I still manage to look somehow "normal."

Look 1:


Black pique shirt, black cardigan, dark denims, chunky white shoes

Look 2:


White shirt (sleeves rolled and untucked), dark denims, white hightops