I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!  As for me, my weekend was spent casting brands (shopping) to star in my “Fall Essentials” and I am pleased to say that my starring cast (the items I will be wearing) is finally complete.  I can definitely relate to the wise words of Dr. West when he says, “I’m bout to put fall in the hospital…Ima hurt the season” because that is exactly what I am about to do!  This year, I am pretty confident that the direction I have decided to take for fall is a very good look.  I am still sticking to the same formula as last year with keeping a very subtle color palette, but this time around I am mixing more neutral earth-tone colors.  Below is the style guide I have created of some of my favorite pieces from/for this season that will be contributing to some of my great looks for fall.

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The reason I selected these items are besides the fact that they all look great but because they are also timeless-essential pieces, and they will still be relevant next fall, and the fall after that!  What I love most about my selection is that none of the items are branded, but they all leave a lasting impression through their execution in intricate detailing, which is something I strive to achieve most in my lifestyle.  To make a long story short, the ultimate reason I selected these pieces is because they represent me best as The Essential Man.  See you this fall!

-LD-