MR. PORTER HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

It's hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us, this year seemed to zoom by in a flash! I'm personally gearing up to spend Thanksgiving with my family here in LA, and cook up my signature spicy cornbread stuffing which I bring to the dinner table every year.

With the holidays quick to follow, wanted to share a little gift guide I've put together from one of my go-to shopping destinations, Mr. Porter.

A mix of pieces that are currently on my outfit lust list, combined with some great giftable items, make for an assortment that is sure to please every guy on your list.

1. Saint Laurent Leather Biker Jacket - this is what motorcycle jacket dreams are made of.
2. Saint Laurent Skinny Fit Distressed Denim - love the vintage, destroyed look of this killer pair of denim.
3. Gucci Leather Trimmed Canvas Espadrilles - it's no secret that I love me a pair of espadrilles, and the tiger motif on these bad boys seals the deal.
4. Baxter of California Night Cream AHA - this is my go-to night cream and is a great gift for a guy who may be a bit trepidatious about a nighttime skincare regime!
5. Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau De Parfum - giving cologne as a gift can oftentimes mean for risky business, as scents are so personal. However, this exotic, masculine fragrance is a pretty safe bet.
6. Diptyque Feu de Bois Candle - an all time favorite candle, Feu de Bois is reminiscent of the aroma from a crackling fire. Perfect for cold nights and an incredible, easy gift.
7. Ray-Ban Clubmaster in Black/Gold - as you've most likely noticed, I wear these shades constantly. They are a classic, to put it plainly. These frames are flattering on so many face shapes, and make for a timeless, stylish gift.
8. Derek Rose Duke Herringbone Cashmere Robe - if there's ever a question of "what to get for the man who has everything" - why not treat him to a cashmere robe? Category is: OPULENCE!

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RECENTLY X JAN 2016

The first month of the new year provided some great memories and time spent doing what I love: writing, creating, and being near the ocean.

Gathered some images from the past month to reflect upon. From the top:

1. Mirrored shades and a linen shirt.

2. Metal trays, to-do lists, Diptyque candles, MIKOH sunglasses, Versace candlesticks, and a Quamta ostrich coin holder.

3. Palm sway on a gray LA day.

4. One of my favorite photos of my mom lookin' like a Baywatch babe in Cabo in the 90's.

5. Winter days by the sea.

6. Afternoon cocktails at Churchill with friends.

7. Psychedelic palms.

8. Tabletop scene featuring this archival issue of W with Britney Spears on the cover from 2003.

9. The weather's heating up here - so much for El Nino.

10. Driving to breakfast with my best friend in his vintage Mercedes, wearing Iovado slippers.

11. Sunset.

12. Foggy morning wearing a leather jacket and white jeans.

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RECENTLY X WINTER 2015

And just like that, it's a new year. Hard to believe that 2015 is now just a memory, however this notion of a fresh start and putting the previous year behind us occurs like clockwork. There are many aspects of 2015 that I am more than ready to close the book on, however there were some very special and unforgettable moments last year as well.

Now before I move full-throttle into 2016, I wanted to provide my usual visual recap of these past few winter months.

From the top:

1. A highlight of the season was most definitely my dear friend Jen coming to visit, to see the unforgettable Madonna concert!

2. A sorbet sunset in Beverly Hills with the most massive palms holding court.

3. A chilly afternoon of rosé overlooking the ocean on the Malibu pier with my friend and client Oleema of MIKOH.

4. Shadow play.

5. A gloomy afternoon in Santa Monica.

6. Cheers to champagne, Diptyque candles and my Hermes CDC.

7.  B&W beauties.

8. Watching a storm roll in on the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Crescent Heights in my neighborhood of West Hollywood.

9. Off duty in Venice wearing Happiness Turca Sweats with Natalie.

10. What can I say? I love palms and a sunset.

11. Rise and fall.

12. California Christmas trees.

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HOME + DESIGN INSPIRATION

For 2015, I am ringing in the new year with a new home. Very exciting, not just to have a fresh start in a new environment, but also to have a clean slate to make my own.

Today, I've rounded up an assortment of images which I am using for home and design inspiration. It's a mix of Swedish and Scandinavian minimalism, mixed with stark pops of color and accents galore. I am so excited to adorn the space with books, artwork, candles, succulents, magazines and flowers.

Stay tuned for an update on the design process!

Photos curated from Oracle Fox, Coco Lapine Design, Andreas Snapshot, and assorted other sources.

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SUNDAY READING // 1.26.14

Sundays are the best for grabbing coffee and running some errands, and then staying in your robe all day long, lighting a few candles and catching up on reading. Today I am doing all of the above, and digging into today's Wall Street Journal and the stunning new issue of WSJ Magazine.

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INSTAGRAM ROUNDUP - MARCH 2013 PART I

It's time for another Instagram round up, and this one chronicles the first part of March 2013. If you're not following me on Insatgram yet, DO IT! @zacktanck

Top to bottom, left to right. Enjoy!

1. A low key evening with all the essentials: my laptop, Free City sweat shorts, Pellegrino and Kristen Stewart on the cover of V.

2. After brunch with my best friend Colton.

3. Fresh white Supras and green mirrored Ray-Ban aviators.

4. A grey and white look (and of course more Pellegrino).

5. My mom pretty much being a badass in the 80's. 

6. Saturday afternoon, with Kate, RiRi and Bey (also some lemon Pellegrino and a Diptyque Baies candle).

7. A quick self portrait while listening to "The Little Mermaid" soundtrack and waiting for the brussels sprouts that I roasted for dinner to finish cooking.

8. The twilight hour in Culver City.

9. My #LA snapback and big shades.

10. Favorite new Adidas X Jeremy Scott buckle kicks - click here to snag them before they are gone!

11. Sea urchin linguine at Cecconi's.

12. Morning iced latte with a side of brass knuckles.

13. Waiakea water and my Collier de Chien.

14. 3.1 Phillip Lim and Supra.

15. Printed pants Wednesday!

16. A fun shoot I did with Aimee of Song of Style and her sis Dani for Refinery 29 - click here to see the piece.

17. Breakfast with my boo Shaelen in Venice.

18. Sunday with Britney and RiRi.

19. A casual look complete with Converse, flannel and Pellegrino.

20. An office selfie!

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