an interesting look at the effect of accessories

[Togakure]

I've worn glasses and contacts at various points in my life but have never been accosted because of them. Ok ... maybe in grade school, I was teased sometimes ("Four-eyes!" etc.), but it never got to me. Just kids being kids.

When in my prime and into such things, I enjoyed a few accessories. They included:

• A variety of Revo and Oakley sunglasses (still have my Oakleys that are exactly like Hoot's in Black Hawk Down)
• An Omega Seamaster watch, 18K, stainless, and crystal (still have it but it needs some work)
• A gunmetal gray Zero-Halliburton aluminum briefcase with the advanced locking mechanism (still have it; holds my pistolas)
• A subtle and understated Hawaiian engagement ring (no strings, just a cool understated style; long lost)
• Black, short, skin-tight deerskin cop gloves (need to replace my current ones which are worn out)
• Black, rather plain but elegantly understated, hand-made, leather-soled Lucchese "cowboy" boots
• My trusty and warm Nino Cerruti double-breasted top coat for more formal affairs in cold weather
• My trusty black leather jackets, varying in styles over the years, but usually understated and on the "traditional" side of style

Nowadays I just prefer a t-shirt, jeans, black boots, black belt and either a sport jacket or leather bomber, depending on the scenario. Done with the bling thing.