Nicolas Lazaro, curator of Nickel Cobalt, was raised in Bedford Village, a very preppy but somewhat rural town popular with the horseback riding set.  His influence for this look was vintage military style; the goal for it is just that timeless, effortless “cool”.  Says Nicolas, “I like to make use of lots of color in my outfits but not to the extent that my prep roots are obvious and I like to choose pieces that are versatile, with lasting qualities (a product of my frugality, I suppose).”  Nicolas’s blog has really resonated with me and if you haven’t visited yet I suggest you do!

Filson Mackinaw Wool Vest (link)
Sailor Jerry Anchor Bandana (link)
Shuron Sidewinder Sunglasses (link)
Wings + Horns Ventile Field Mac (hlink)
Engineered Garments Workshirt (link)
Marlboro Blend No. 27 (I don’t really smoke, but if I did…)
U.S. Cavalry Squad Leader Watch (link)
Classic Wool Socks (link)
Mark McNairy for Inventory Bucks (link)
Workaday Fatigue Pant (link)
Leather Man Ltd. Trace Carrier Belt (link)
J. Peterman Counterfeit Mailbag (link)