My $140 splurge just a couple of weeks later is now on sale for $89 (here). I feel hustled, I feel victimized...to bad clothes don't have P/E Ratios...
31 January 2011
28 January 2011
The Smoking Jacket: The Surprising Fix
I gave buying a peacoat online a another try, this time the fit was better but there was one problem, the previous owner was Smokie Robinson.
I thought it was a small issue but after washing it with oxyclean (my go to move) and a trip to the cleaners failed to remove the cigarette smoke smell I was concerned.
Looking online I saw coca-cola, white vinegar, Odor Check, Tide w/ Febreeze, Woolite, Baking Soda, and Downy fabric softener as possible remedies...I went with the easiest and cheapest fix first. Febreeze
and nature/air and surprisingly did the trick.
Looking online I saw coca-cola, white vinegar, Odor Check, Tide w/ Febreeze, Woolite, Baking Soda, and Downy fabric softener as possible remedies...I went with the easiest and cheapest fix first. Febreeze
and nature/air and surprisingly did the trick.
Guess Peacoat, $35.00
26 January 2011
Geting in the Right Frame of Mind
Dress to Impress, everyone has their routine...but instead of Lenscrafters click here for your next pair of frames.
23 January 2011
17 January 2011
15 January 2011
The Questions: Becoming a Smarter Consumer
What to Ask Before You Buy:
-Is this something I can see myself wearing in 5 years?
-Does the color work with my complexion?
-Do I own anything vaguely similar to it (i.e. is this piece redundant)? If yes, is this a good replacement for my current version?
-Does the fabric and construction feel flimsy or long lasting?
-How should this piece be cleaned? (If you’re not good about upkeep, a Dry Clean Only tag may be a deal breaker).
Read The full article (here).
-Is this something I can see myself wearing in 5 years?
-Does the color work with my complexion?
-Do I own anything vaguely similar to it (i.e. is this piece redundant)? If yes, is this a good replacement for my current version?
-Does the fabric and construction feel flimsy or long lasting?
-How should this piece be cleaned? (If you’re not good about upkeep, a Dry Clean Only tag may be a deal breaker).
Read The full article (here).
14 January 2011
Even a Man's Man Thrifts...
Check out The Art of Manliness 5 Tips for Getting Top-Quality Products at Rock-Bottom Prices
13 January 2011
The Sebago Splurge
The Sebago
-Moc company was founded in 1946 and has been crafting fashion-forward heritage footwear ever since.
Part of their Authentic Docksides collection, the Beacon Chukka Boot is a classic handsewn moc-toe ankle boot with full-grain leather uppers and Sebago's non-marking rubber Docksides sole; raw-edged leather laces; 3/4 leather socklining; embossed logo at the side (check em out here).
-Moc company was founded in 1946 and has been crafting fashion-forward heritage footwear ever since.
12 January 2011
10 January 2011
09 January 2011
06 January 2011
Fossil Finds - the business of thrifting
I stumbled across Fossil Finds while browsing the Fossil site for a new bag (later post) it was interesting to see that a multi-billion dollar "watch" company possibly has a team of thrifters dedicated to finding old shit, calling it "vintage" and charging an arm and a leg for it and even more interesting that people are paying for it when they could find the same stuff probably for a few bucks. Anyway, you can browse the used $55 flannels, $100 military jackets and the like (here) or better put unique, one-off, second-hand vintage items.
05 January 2011
LRG’s Spring 2011 Collection
A "Look-Vid" of LRG's upcoming spring collection. They have an Urban rep but there are some classic styles with modern touches.
04 January 2011
Rebuild: $12 Men’s Polos in new spring colors + free shipping
Polo Sale at Lands' End, pretty decent quality polo (on par with Gap) in a lot of flavors . Shop (here).
