Friday Wrap-Up: Prisencolinensinainciusol

Cameron lost his Timex and Corter for Japan bracelet in North Carolina earlier this summer. What should he replace them with? Suggestions welcome.

Quickly, to what you may have missed this week:

• If you read nothing else, read this: GQ's article on Jesse Thorn of Put This On. It's one of the most interesting style reads I've seen lately, and there's just too much good philosophy on the importance of dressing well to list here. Here's some: "What Thorn offers is a measure of practicality and instruction, and allows the average man, without stylist or sponsor, to develop a responsibility for his appearance. He doesn't consider himself an authority—more like an advocate." Just read it. (via GQ)
• Earlier, we posted about hand-written notes and why you should be sending more of them. Last night, I had a dream that my favorite pen (the Pilot G2 .38, of course) went off the market. So, a nightmare, actually. Is this the best pen in the world? Yes. But feel free to discuss. (via my overactive dream mind)
• Finally, something useful: Shani Silver, the editor of Refinery 29 Chicago, has some sure-fire ways to win that eBay bidding war you've been engaging in over that Gant Rugger shirt you found for cheap. (via Refinery 29)

Okay, that's all. We'll be hanging out here this weekend. We've heard it's off the hook.

Back to School....Or Work.

We Mizzou alumni (and current Tiger) are beginning to gear up for fall.
So, we rounded up some goods we wouldn't mind getting our paws on.

THE MIDWESTYLE'S
"BACK TO (WORK) SCHOOL FALL WISHLIST:"

Jeff's Back to School Work Wishlist:

Left to right: Vetyverio "Woodsy" scent by Diptyque, International Barbour Jacket, Assorted "Hat" Card Collection by Rifle Paper Co., and Railroad Spike Cuff by Giles & Brother.

Seth's Back to School Work Wishlist:

Left to right: Pilot G2 Ultra Fine Point Black Gel .38 pens, Ampad Recycled Reporter's Notebooks, Red Linen Tie by Apolis and Pocket Square by Hill-Side

Cam's Back to Work School Wishlist:

Left to right: Chief Joseph Blanket by Pendleton, sold out and last season's Gant Rugger Varsity Jacket, Handmade Buffalo Leather Journal from Etsy and Hoofpick Belt by Apolis.

What's on your Back to School Wishlist?

Or if you're in the working world, like Seth and I, what are you treating yourself to in celebration of fall?

What I'm Wearing Today: Pop o' orange.

Will of Momentum of Failure started a small revolution in the menswear blogosphere called, The 100 Days of Ties Project.

image source: rugby.com

In short: Throw on a tie, son.

And to keep the ball rollin', Will invites dudes alike to submit photos of their presentation for the day.

Check it:

We're redoing the bathroom upstairs, so, "No, that's not shit on the wall."

I'm loving this coral/orange/poppy color this spring.

Also, an instant upgrade for the Clark Wallabees to welcome in this spring weather with the new laces from J.CREW.

Three-year-old Wallabees (Cargo Largo, $40) by Clark; "The Henley" 14-ounce dry selvedge (Standard Style, $198) by Baldwin Denim, size 28; Leather bomber jacket (thrifted, $6) , size 40; Gant shirt (thrifted, $3), medium; woven leather belt (thrifted, $2); grey-linen blend tie (thrifted, $1.50); THE BEST EFFING PEN IN THE WORLD, Pilot G2 Ultra Fine .38 nib.