James Andrew - photo by Nicholas Turner
You push me
To go the extra mile
You push me
When it’s difficult to smile
You push me
A better version of myself…
Whenever I hear these lyrics by Madonna, I’m inspired to strive to BE that better version of myself – to keep on keeping on despite the occasional obstacles along the way. We here at WIJW do strive to evolve and refine and we count our blessings every day. With a readership now hailing from one hundred and fifty seven countries and territories, we must be doing something you like! In any case we do want to thank you again for your continued visits, and hope that you are managing to keep your head up as well in the face of the many challenges life presents.
I’m pictured here on my way back from a fairly dreary morning of jury duty, but I’m feeling rather buoyant after a good chat over lunch with my friend the very talented artist/photographer Nicholas Turner. Turner has had incredible response since the post we did on him a few months ago, and reports that he has sold several paintings and is being offered shows in Berlin and London! – Lucky for me he had his camera in hand for our impromptu meeting and caught this photo of me in City Hall Park.
I’m sporting a black wool flannel pealed lapel jacket, a forest green plaid glazed cotton shirt, mini houndstooth wool pants, silver chain link belt, black suede and leather slipper style shoes, and black leather tote all by Gucci, a Charvet Paris white and forest green silk retro print pocket square and glasses by Dior.
stylish and delightful. as always.
i love those pants they are super cool
James, What a nice post this is. You inspire me very much!
Excellent, like that plaid mixed in.
Very chic James. The plaid works very well, and I love the jacket. So many men bury the cuff of their shirt under the fabric of their jacket, thinking that is the proper way. It is eons more stylish to have a little bit of cuff showing like you do! Men of the world…take note. Women of the world who help their men dress…also take note.
your blog is famous around the world darling!
We all are making our best effort to evolve too dearest James and your helping us a lot in that quest!
I keep driving my red Monaco and thinking of you!
Love you for being that way!
Hi James, Love the Belgian loafers… Ugh JD is SO DREARY ! But, somehow you seem to make it seem chic and socially conscious…
BRAVO JAMES ! Madonna would be proud !
Dean
Mein lieber James,
Sehr schöne Worte, ich will eine bessere Person werden, ich bin mir sicher dass Du viele Leute hilfst!
Alles Liebe
Deine Christiane
You are my fave!
I´m glad you are helping artists through your blog, you are evolving by helping others! I hope you had a great day!
Best Regards
Johann
Mi querido James, estoy segura de que tu blog es leído es muchos más países de los que mencionas!
Me alegra que existan personas como tú!
Gracias!
Maria
My dear James,
You can´t imagine how happy I am to read your blog, it brightens my life with every new post!
love
Pearl
You look gorgeus! you´ve got such a great body and a very elegant expression!
You push me
To go the extra mile
You push me
When it’s difficult to smile
You push me
A better version of myself…
Dear James,
You are very wise, you knew that? Challenges are dreams are very important in life…….
Love,
Mara
Can´t live anymore without your blog!
Aurelia
I agree with Aurelia! You are helping so many people with your thoughts and elevated style of living…….
I want Nicholas to make a picture of me too, he is so talented!
Dear James,
I´m glad I can read your blog here in the south of Chile it´s difficult because of the permanent internet connection problems! I was today having tea at the peacock farm!
hugs and blessings,
Christian
Looking good Darling James!
Unfortunately, Madonna’s “Papa don’t preach” is still my theme song! O’well, my very conservative father has continue to preach+nag… and I’m not his teenage child anymore~sigh*
Have a fabulous weekend~
xo as always*
You serve up mantras that apply to the way I am feeling or should be feeling, without fail, just when I need them!
I need more smart clothes too!
You are a great reminder of standards – spiritual, sartorial and artistic.
You OWN it!!
xxxx
So classy! Im thinking you should run for mayor next time around.
James darling,
As always you are colorful even when wearing black and grey… you possess innate sense of style & class thus everything you wear looks fabulous on you & your selections & taste are impeccable, it is always a pleasure to view your creations and to read your interesting upscale blog… in all that you do there is a substance & style… I miss chatting with you & love your essence my stylish, sweet, smart, suave, sophisticated, sexy, stunning & spiritual friend with substance… continue doing whatever you are doing darling it is all fabulous… whatever you touch turns into gold… inspiring… hugs with love… your friend, Marzena
how could you possible be any better??? looking great!
love it
Wonderful look!!!
This photo is art! Nicholas is a wonderful photographer!
every man shouldn’t just own a navy blazer, however own this navy blazer.
and perhaps a green plaid shirt, as well.