Nordstrom (Before the Rack) Sale

I usually have no issues with online sneaker purchases (deadstock) so I was checking out the Puma Clyde's, Sperry, for under $50 and Sebago and Frye for under $100 Shop (here) - sale through August 1.

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Deal of the Day: Military Watch Straps Even Lower than eBay

American Eagle Military Strap for $6.50, and the 2nd pair is %50 off.  I believe the size is 18mm, more colors are available in stores.

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An Oscar Winner's Take On Thrifting

"The whole thing of clothes is isane. You can spend a dollar on a jacket in a thrift store. And you can spend a thousand dollars on a jacket in a shop. And if you saw those two jackets walking down the street, you probably wouldn't know which was which."

- Helen Mirren in Esquire, August 2011

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Warby Parker: Part II

 I thought about purchasing another pair of prescription glasses, since my first experience was decent I decided to try Warby Parker again.  This time the home try-on was available.

 You can try up to five pairs for 5 days.

 

 The Griffin in Greystone

 The Roosevelt Striped Chestnut

 The Finn inSandalwood Matte

 My Favorite pair was the "Miles" shown here in Revolver Black

The Preston in Sandalwood Matte

My favorites in order started from the bottom, including the Nedwin's that I bought previously.

Shipping is free both ways for the home try-on and they arrive in about 3 business days.  If a frame that you want to try is unavailable you try a different colorway (i.e. Miles in Black instead of Chesnut) and they may be available so you can get an idea of how they will look. 

The concept is great, it really takes the surprises out of internet shopping.

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Fashion Math - How Can Jeans Cost $300?

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 This is very clear and straight forward until you get to the "Other Cost" section. Check out the article and you'll see that about half of price of these $300+ jeans is in the retailer markup, yeah I know they could end up on the sale racks, so why not start the negotiation with a high-ball offer...I guess...

Stick to thrifting (thrift shops, consignment shops, clothing resellers, ebay...) and you can skip the "Other Cost" and end up paying only for the materials, or the labor and it's possible to pay just for the trim and get the whole pair of jeans!

Spotted on Putthison.com

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Kemba: NCAA MOP and NBA Draft Style Winner

Clap for him, the belt is on point too!  See the runner-ups here.

Image via: Getty Images

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An Example of Pulling Off The "Not Matching" Look

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100% Thrifted

Stretch-Armstrong with the dollar ($36 fit)...Well Done, but the other outfit and accessory for $28 is just crazy, I might have to head to St. Louis (via SB).

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