Part I
I’ve always been a huge fan of Dockers. So when they wanted me to take a couple pictures in their Alpha Khaki series and show them to you guys, I politely answered “YES”.
Dillon also politely answered and ended up with two of the same colors as I did. So we decided to kick the Summer off with some camo and questions:
What’s different about Dockers Alpha Khaki?
Dillon: Comfort, cut, cost. I’m normally stuttin’ in stiff denim or canvas and find myself regularly avoiding chinos/khakis - because of lack of colors, difficulty finding a decent fit and simple fear of change. The Alpha Khaki kind of blew me away, after ripping open the package they were soft - like, actually soft. Still study & with a bit of stretch. The Alpha slid on and was comfortable from minute one (even during my new-pants jumping jacks) narrow in the correct spots. and the price is right. At $59 the alpha khaki doesnt make you give up snowcones all Summer.
Jace: The big difference that I noticed is how comfortable they are. There’s no breaking in process, you just wear them.
I also really like the tapered bottoms. It makes them easy to wear with shoes and boots. None of that bootcut shit. Slim and fitting all they way down.
Oh, and the orange buttons. Real hunting season-esque.
How did you choose to style the Camo Alpha Khaki?
Dillon: This pair really stretched me - camo is tough and wasnt something I’d normally wear so I decided to break a few of my own rules and play around with it. Although camo is meant to blend in, it definitely attracts the eye. So I let it. It’s the focus and you’re the “guy in camo pants” no matter what. I didn’t want anything else on me fighting for attention. The color really is true camo & the pattern is nicely balanced so you can easily play to any of the tones. And it’s great for - you know, hiding in the woods & stuff.
Jace: People can over think a pattern when it’s really all you need. I paired it with a plain t and a pair of espadrilles.
Some wrist noise.
Sunglasses.
And I’m good.
How would you wear these during the Summer?
Dillon: Camo apparel has really been making a splash in the past few seasons and as a relatively lightweight pant these might be nice to toss on this summer when the sunsets. Stand out with a ‘blend in’ pattern amongst a sea of boat shoes and nantucket reds. Also: flip flops on everything.
Jace: I would roll these up past my calves (if they weren’t so big) and just enjoy that Summer weather. The Alpha is light enough to wear in some heat and not so tight that it’s tough to sit 3rd grade indian style in the grass. Anything lightweight is where I’m at this Summer.
Loose t’s and khakis all the way.
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Photos by the lovely: SWF
Find Dillon’s post at: Thread&Salt
It’s my Birthday.
I spent the day at camp. I couldn’t tell you how many times I have walked, rode quads or just peered down this trail while sitting around the camp fire. It’s always been the same, sun basking trail no matter the season.
The only difference is, I appreciate it’s beauty and the people that always come back for hunting season and Holidays more as our wisdom, age and beer bellies continue to grow.
Always appreciate. And not only notice, but enjoy those things that are always there for you, regardless of if they change or not.
-Jace
Summer.
No layers.
Loose collars.
Canvas/Espadrille shoes.
These shoes, I’ll tell ya what. It doesn’t get much better.
Enjoy the sun. Enjoy Summer. You have all Fall and Winter to wear your favorite blazer and jacket.
Shirt: RL
Pants: Saks
Shoes: Onitsuka Tiger
Time is consistent and unforgiving.
Time is something that you can never exchange or trade for something else.
People always tell you to slow down for a minute. I don’t think that is possible. You have to keep up. You have to continue walking forward. You have to take in as much as you can as you go, because slowing down is not possible.
There is only so much time. Time to lay a brick today and continue building tomorrow. No matter how perfect you set the brick or what it entails, enjoy it. Bricks will maintain your foundation and form a house.
Graduation is a brick. Moving is a brick. Sacrifice is a brick. Pursuit is a brick.
Time will not slow down for you. Instead, you have to enjoy every second of that passing time. You might think most days lead to dull and boring bricks. Do not let that be the case. Do not give in to excuse, or reasons why you can’t, and do it.
Living is a brick.
The small details in life are as exciting as anything you will come across. And when you think that your day has not lead you anywhere, remember and appreciate those details. Wind blown leaves. Rumbling lawn mowers. Colors. Blues skies. Other inhabitants. Architecture.
Create a visual diary in your mind. That diary is more important than any Tumblr feed, blog or journal. Keep your mind running. Then, you will continue to run. You will run for days, weeks, months, until you get to where you want to go. If you find yourself in a position where you want to run another direction, then turn. But know that it will take time to gain momentum in that direction.
So run, and don’t let others get in the way your house of run.
Keep building.
Keep running.
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