On this beautiful sunny day I wore a Dries Van Noten blue silk/cotton blazer, J.Crew plaid cotton button down shirt, Uniqlo straight raw denim jeans, Prada brown belt, Hermès brown wingtips and an Hermès dark brown bag.

It was an honor to attend the Dries Van Noten luncheon today where he received the 2009 Award for Artistry in Fashion by The Couture Council of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). What I wore: Dries Van Noten blue silk and cotton blazer, DVN blue and white striped cotton button down shirt with matte gold paillettes, DVN black and brown degrade faux crocodile brogues, DVN black leather belt and Prada navy wool pants.

Fall is approaching and I want a new pair of black boots. I want something that will look gentlemanly enough for my blazers and long coats, yet tough enough to wear with my new Lewis Leathers Perfecto. If I can't find the right pair, I'm sure there is something in my closet that will suffice, but where's the fun in that?

The Prada boots ooze elegance and probably are the least trendy. Nice, but are they special?

The Buttero style seem the most practical and are priced reasonably, but seem to lack some sort of glamour, or is it just the "fashion label" that is missing?

The Wolverine 1000 Mile boots have just arrived at Leffot and they are gorgeous. But, they have a "working man" aesthetic that I am not totally sure I can pull off. The 1000 mile boots are inspired by a 125 year old style by the time honored American company and are being reintroduced this Fall 2009. You know I love a story.

The Jil Sander model may be a bit too severe. These will have to be tried on. Will skinny jeans even fit over those?

Alexander McQueen might be perfect or may just look too much like combat boots.

Another trip to Barneys NY and Leffot is in order.

Any votes?

Stefano Tonchi, Editor of T Magazine, The New York Times Style Magazine in his Editor's Note:

"A few weeks ago, sitting with Miuccia Prada and talking about the last golden years of fashion and the present financial crisis, I asked her if she thought people would change their attitude and not spend on fashion. Her answer was short and precise: we will always buy clothes because they let us live our dreams."

Well, it was a fleeting romance and my heart now belongs to another. I am fortunate enough to be able to return this Prada leather jacket that I purchased at 70% off for a full refund (not a store credit). Barneys NY has a very generous return policy, of which, I rarely take advantage. Tomorrow, I promise to show you what stole my heart. Afterall, you can't have it all.

We are finally feeling Summer here in NYC and it was really hot, leaving very little room for self-expression. Brooks Brothers Black Fleece by Thom Browne navy/white gingham short sleeved shirt, Uniqlo skinny dark jeans, Prada taupe belt, Prada taupe shoes and dark brown Hermès bag.

Here we are on our way to a dinner party by Joel's Pool Pavillion. Eric is wearing a red Moncler Polo shirt with white Uniqlo jeans and black John Varvatos sandals. I'm in a black American Apparel v-neck t-shirt, white Uniqlo jeans, Prada brown belt and my new Leopard print Tod's driving mocs.

I decided to wear my new Junya Watanabe grey pinstripe vest, J. Crew cobalt blue gingham button down shirt, Uniqlo dark denim skinny jeans, Paul Smith dark brown tassel loafers, Prada brown belt and a dark brown Hermès bag.

I saw these in Barneys NY and I can't get them out of my head. I love the lug sole and the extra long detachable nylon tongue. What was actually shipped was matte and a deep red-burgundy shade, perhaps a touch brighter than what was shown on the runway. I'm thinking they would bring a little tough edge to some of my outfits. I wonder how many colors they come in? Any opinions?

Today, I wore my Comme des Garcons Homme Plus navy blue with white trim blazer, J. Crew lavender and white striped button down shirt, Uniqlo dark skinny jeans, Dries Van Noten silver brogues, Prada taupe belt, Hermès pocket square and Balenciaga Galet Weekender.

I'm wearing a silver Comme des Garcons Homme Plus nylon/polyurethane blazer, Alexander McQueen grey cotton shirt with grosgrain trim, Uniqlo skinny dark jeans and my taupe Prada loafers and belt. I love the grey grosgrain trim, which shows extremely well with the intentionally short cuffs of the jacket.

New for Fall/Winter 2009 Prada is bringing back the clunky brogue boot. These chunky tread soled wing-tip boots may be just the trick to weather a tough winter here in NYC. I think they would add a smashing dash of English Punk to a more sedate outfit. Can you imagine how much taller you would be? I noticed that they are made in England and not Italy. Fitting that they be from the home of Doc Marten's, no?

Available at Neiman Marcus here.

I got THE CALL. Barneys NY has now marked down the Designer Mens by 70%! I just couldn't resist an instant scooter trip uptown to see if anything worthwhile remained. After trying on a seemingly endless supply of designer duds, I left with these two fabulous finds.

The Dries Van Noten White Cotton Voile Camp Shirt was something I had spied very early on in the season. I appreciate the "Safari Jacket" details on the back and the sheer cotton voile is very sexy and comfortable in the Summer months.

The Prada Nappa Biker Jacket was a fortunate accident. I usually wear a 48 in Prada, so I didn't even think to try this on, as it is a 46, but it fit like it was custom made for me! I normally don't buy Olive Green, but I found the color neutral and subdued and thought it would work well with my predominantly Navy and Grey wardrobe. Olive is a neutral isn't it? The Nappa has a luxurious texture with a subtle sheen. I love the button details at the back.

The best sale shoppers always think ahead to the next season and this Prada jacket is really a Fall weight jacket and will be my first purchase for Fall/Winter '09!

The best part: The Dries Van Noten shirt was originally $310 and was only $94. The Prada jacket was originally $2795 and was only $839, proving that Luxury need not be expensive.

This is what I wore on this beautiful Friday. Dries Van Noten navy blue silk/cotton blazer, Phillip Lim navy blue cotton jersey embroidered shirt, Uniqlo white jeans, Prada taupe loafers, Prada taupe belt and my new Balenciaga Galet Weekender.

Inspired by Kevin's "Gender Bender" series at his inspirational blog: www.MyMANybags.blogspot.com, I present my first "Crossover Bag" from Prada, the Large Nappa Bowler in Black. It think the styling and size would be a great man's day bag/large briefcase and would even work as a small gym bag.

Available at Barneys.com.

I had a very busy day today and this is what I wore. Bottega Veneta jacket, J. Crew shirt, Rag & Bone jeans, Prada belt, my new Paul Smith tassel loafers and Hermès HAC.

I decided to look sharp for Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Bottega Veneta this morning. Polo by Ralph Lauren polo shirt, Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons jacket, Rag & Bone jeans, Prada belt, and Dries Van Noten silver brogues.

I have not purchased or even tried on a Double Breasted jacket in nearly 20 years. The Sartorialist seems to be fascinated with them lately and refers to them as "DB". I saw a lightweight wool one in Barneys New York from Prada and the fit was amazing, but it was also extremely expensive and I did not want to invest in a piece that I was afraid was only a passing fancy. When I went to Prada Soho and saw this Pressed Denim version from the Red Line, the price was right and the fit was fantastic. It is cut very short with a very shaped/padded shoulder and high armhole. I like the way it looks with my white Uniqlo jeans, Paul Smith shirt, Hermès pocket square and Prada loafers. I wore this outfit for our shopping expendition to the Avenue Montaigne and the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

I stopped into Prada to pick up a jacket that will be revealed shortly. But, I couldn't resist snapping a shot of this delicious Soft Crocodile hat.

Since I am currently obsessed with man clutches I thought I may as well show these two styles from Prada. Will the trend take off?