Trend Setter??

I usually save the ridiculously out of style ties for days that I know I don't have meetings that require me to look too professional. Today was one of those days, until I found out that I had to go to our main office to meet with the Director of the NY Business Unit for my company.  I hope that he thought my 1980's, Southwestern fingerpaint styled, Series 417 tie by Van Heusen was some sort of new hipster fashion trend.

Wonder Woman

Ties don't just need to be worn around your neck.  This Geoffrey Beene, burgundy, 100% silk tie was re-purposed into a stylish headband and bracelet by one of my talented co-workers.

FIRESTARTER!!

A true relic from the days of Mad Men, Donald Draper would have been proud to sport this Series 417 by Van Heusen matchbox patterned tie.  No longer an accepted office activity, this tie was banished to the smokers area outside.

Dress to Impress

Today was full of important meetings and in true "dress for the job you want, not the one you have" fashion, I decided to wear a tasteful tie from the collection.  This Geoffrey Beene cube patterned tie made from 100% silk did just the trick.  Don't worry, I will be sure to fill next week with a nice mix of unstylish and outdated ties.

Pulitzer Worthy

Classic, skinny, paisley patterned, tie by Bert Pulitzer made from 100% silk.  I am without words.

Multitask Tie

I found this cute puppy running away from her owner on my way home from work today. In true Indiana Jones fashion, I lassoed the pup with this 1980's fingerpaint patterned tie by Van Heusen and saved the day.

Doodle Tie

Today's Geoffrey Beene 100% silk tie was not a fan favorite to say the least.  The pattern, probably drawn by an 8 year old, was no match to the doodles I found on my desk by one of our interns.  I don't know what's worse, the tie or this interns future performance review....

Yeah, Baby, Yeah

Modeled by a beautiful, real life Fembot, this vintage 1970's skinny tie with a floral pattern and pink background would have been perfect for the international man of mystery.  A mystery itself, this tie has no label so we will never know its origin.

Cheers!

Today was a rare treat.  I wore a red, Series 417 by Van Heusen (a staple of the collection), tie that I actually liked.  Not only did I get to wear a tie that I wasn't ashamed of, but I convinced my favorite bartender Tommy at my favorite after work bar (http://www.yelp.com/biz/whitehorse-tavern-new-york) to show it off.

Fan"tie"sy Baseball

Great Idea...Poor Execution.  Out of my entire inherited collection, this one of a kind, hand painted, hideous, baseball themed tie by Nina Matricia seemed like the perfect tie to wear in honor of the MLB All-Star Game. Unfortunately, I was informed when I got to work that the game was on Tuesday.

Make Lemonade

When Life Gives You Lemons...

Today's Series 417 by Van Heusen 100% Silk tie didn't give me much to work with.  The busy pattern which was described to resemble "ivy growing up my neck" left me a bit uninspired. To compensate for the lack of style, I perfectly paired the tie with a matching grey shirt.  Fully coordinated, I proudly rode the train home with dignity knowing that even though people may think my clothes are ugly, they at least knew I wasn't color blind.

Re-Gift?

When I put on this Geoffrey Beene 100% silk tie today I thought it looked a bit familiar.  I didn't solve the mystery until after lunch when I noticed the hard plastic security bar hiding inside.  I bought the tie as a christmas gift a few years back.  Apparently it wasn't a winner.

Rain Dance Tie

In an effort to end the unrelenting heat overcoming the NYC area, I wore this blue raindrop patterned Geoffrey Beene 100% silk tie. Needless to say...my idea didn't work. Stay hydrated NY.

Happy Independence Day Eve!

Some ties I can't even pull off (even though I wore it at work all day).  Good thing I found a lucky Tieoneoff fan to model this exotic tropical themed Series 417 tie by Van Heusen made from 100% silk. Enjoy your day off tomorrow!

Back to school. Back to school, to prove to Dad that I'm not a fool

After a week long vacation away from reality, I got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight, I hope I don't get in a fight. Back to School. Back to School. Well, here goes nothing...(thanks for the quote Billy Madison) in a vintage Christian Dior, Cravates all silk skinny tie covered with a stylish geometric cube pattern.