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City of Salisbury Easter Egg Hunt (4/30)
In October, Salisbury University's Honors College was given the opportunity to host Salisbury's annual Easter Egg hunt on SU's front lawn. Wanting to get involved in a way similar to last year's benefit concert (which fell on the same weekend), I stepped up to be the event's Head of Media, arranging TV spots, newspaper articles, etc. I was even lucky enough to get our mayor to attend with his family. Thanks to the work of everyone in the Honors College, as well as those in the community who helped us, the event was a success! I am looking forward to helping out again next year!
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| We were also fortunate to have our local CBS affiliate WBOC agree to cover the event. Synchilla Snap-T (Patagonia) Whale Hat (Vineyard Vines) Wayfarer Sunglasses (Ray Ban) Italy |
- Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T- My go-to for an Easter event would typically be a pastel sweater or pair of GTH pants. However, each of the volunteers was issued an event T-shirt to wear during the hunt. Not wanting to be chilly but not wanting to pair a t-shirt with a sweater, I compromised with Patagucci. For more, see other posts.
- Vineyard Vines Whale Hat- VV+Patagonia = Chadagonia. For more, see other posts.
Easter Sunday
Easter at a Methodist Church has the tendency to bring most of its dormant members out of the woodwork to pack the pews. It also brings a tidal wave of whites, pastels, and other colors and fabrics that would usually be saved for the Kentucky Derby or the summer. While I usually use this as my first use of seersucker for the season, Easter was chillier than usual this year, so I vied for a dandyfied version of the basic navy blazer, repp tie, and chinos.
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| Happy I got to catch up with my friend Becca, who goes to Towson University across the Bay. Straw Boater Hat (Scala) Repp Tie (Brooks Brothers) USA White OCBD (L.L. Bean) Navy Blazer (Belk) USA Dress Chinos (Brooks Brothers) Buckskin Wingtips (G H Bass) |
- Scala Straw Boater Hat- This will probably be its solo outing this year. See other posts.
- Brooks Brothers Repp Tie- Same as my William & Mary scarf, was likened to Harry Potter by one of the masses (not at church though). Gotta love this town. See other posts for more.
- L.L. Bean White OCBD- See other posts.
- Brooks Brothers Dress Chinos- See other posts.
- G.H. Bass Buckskin Wingtips- To be saved for the Derby or summertime. For more, see other posts.
Memorial Day Weekend (5/26-5/28)
Spent with the boys of course. Saturday consisted of cruising around the countryside in Mason's Jeep with the doors off. Sunday saw a barbecue with fresh burgers and beer brats, that eventually got stormed out and led to me going swimming during the lightning. And Monday saw me getting thrown into the covered bed of Mason's pickup and taken to the boonies after I shut off his round of Fortnite (#FortniteChallenge). In all, it was a weekend worth remembering.
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| Brad and Chad Take America Me: Classic Fit Polo (Ralph Lauren) Croakies (Vineyard Vines) USA 'Merica Shorts (Chubbies) USA Boat Shoes (Sperry Topsider) Nick: Seersucker Frocket Tee (Brooks Brothers) Stand-up Shorts (Patagonia) Sandals (Chacos) |
- Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt- See other posts.
- Vineyard Vines Croakies- See other posts.
- Chubbies 'Merica Shorts- Bought from Chubbies website. With their fast, free shipping and free returns, Chubbies is a brand that values customer service and product quality. These shorts are made in the country of the flag they bare, and are the epitome of Go-To-Hell and fratty style. Don't tread lightly when wearing these shorts. They are to be worn with attitude and confidence by a man who loves his country. Skies out, thighs out!
- Sperry Boat Shoes- Had these shoes for three years this week. For more, see other posts.
- Brooks Brothers Seersucker Frocket Tee- Bought from outlet in Ocean City, MD. A hit in Nashville, according to Nick.
- Patagonia Stand-up Shorts- Need to get a pair for myself soon!
- Chacos Sandals- Sandals fratty? That's what I thought before Nick introduced me to them as a Southern college staple from Vanderbilt. They fall into a sartorial category that Tony from College Trad calls "Tech Prep". Definitely tops TEVA (Tony endorses them, but I still cringe), Keen, Birkenstock, and most definitely Crocs. Just be sure to pair them with shorts that lack cargo pockets (why am I even saying this to you?).
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Fun shirt (Brooks Brothers) Cotton Sweater (Ralph Lauren) Grant Chronograph Watch (Fossil) Chino Shorts (L.L. Bean) Leather Belt (J. Crew) USA Sausage Roll Penny Loafers (Alden) USA |
- Brooks Brothers Fun Shirt- A gift from Allison. The 1980s OG of color blocking shirts. Coming in university stripe with a point collar and flap pockets, it serves as a two-season alternative to my summer-only linen one from Vineyard Vines.
- Ralph Lauren Cotton Sweater- Do not seriously tie it around your neck unless you actually get hot. You will look like a try-hard if you factor it into your daily outfit (been there, done that, learned my lesson). For one ironic picture (like above), go ahead. For more, see other posts.
- Fossil Grant Chronograph Watch- See other posts.
- L.L. Bean Chino Shorts- For more, see other posts.
- Alden Sausage Roll Penny Loafers- Not the best shoe for the back roads of Fruitland, MD, or the back of a pickup truck for that matter. See other posts.
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And now that summer is here:
