Creating a Stylish Brother

So how often do we actually get to play dress-up with our brothers, particularly when they are grown?  In a nice surprise our brother Barry has advised us that he would like a kilt from Scotland while we are there.  On his recent visit to my house, he and I talked about kilt styles and I advised him of  Dee and my preferences as gained during our "Monarch of the Glen" stage.  Those not familiar with that particular BBC show are missing out.  It is situated on a gorgeous Scottish estate http://www.flickr.com/photos/31256888@N08/5158697786/.  One of our favorite characters was a worker on the estate named Duncan (that's Duncan on the left in the photo below)

 The fun thing about Duncan is that he always wears a kilt and compliments it with hiking boots, thick socks and usually a t-shirt or cable knit sweater

The look worked for us, so that is what I passed on to Barry as his style goal.

He in turn has handed over the purchase responsiblilties of this totally cool outfit to us - which will be fun.  We just have to find the right tartan, the right accessories and the right shop.  Barry's plan is to wear his kilt to a golf tournament he participates in every year. Should make quite a statement!

I got another little touch of Scotland this past weekend during a visit to the Northern California coast. There is a small, very lovely town called Ferndale where there was a dog show I wanted to attend (along with having my annual ocean fix).  To my great surprise, this gentleman attended and was dressed to kill while showing his Scottish Deerhound.  I thought it was a wonderful look.

And finally, while driving through the farms/ranches between Ferndale and the beach, I passed these darling creatures.  Yet another preview of Scotland.  These are Scottish Highlander cattle.  I think this was all a sign!