Posts tagged Fashion

Coughing Up Tweed

Today is, apparently, Tweed Day.

Now, I take a pretty hard-line stance against bullshit holidays, but today I am revising my stance to include the glorious celebration of a fabric that we rely on so dearly during the fall and winter months but won’t see much of for the next six or so. Like most of these holidays, the founding is dubious at best—but ultimately, it feels like a good enough reason to give the rugged wools a proper farewell until we meet again.

The iWallet?

Carrying fewer things in your pocket just got a little easier with this kickstarter project. The Wally is a slim American made wallet that attaches to your iphone (or case) with ease and without residue. It even has a red pull tab (which I love) that help quickly retrieve your contents. And although I wouldn’t replace my wallet just yet, I like the idea of using Wally when I go for a run or holding business cards.

$40.00

Marc Jacobs, Creative Director of Diet Coke

Marc Jacobs will take over as the new creative director of Diet Coke.

The 30th anniversary in Europe is dubbed “Sparkling Together For 30 Years.” Jacobs says the packaging will be “whimsical and feminine.” 

Tip Tuesday: Valentine’s Day Style

Here are five simple rules to help you make the most of the special day, whether it involves a romantic rendezvous or grabbing drinks with friends.

1. Mind the 5 P’s — Prior preparation prevents poor performance. Please tell me you have already booked the table. Next, make sure you have your look and gift in order.
2. Nail the Details — Extra effort shows that you’re taking this day seriously. Staying in? Dress up a cardigan with a tie. Going out? Tuck a pocket square into your suit.
3. A romantic night in is nothing to be ashamed of — provided you do it right. Invest the money you are saving dining in on nice ingredients and a special bottle of something sparkling.
4. Have fun — Focus on details beforehand allows you to relax and actually enjoy the evening. Preparation (rule 1) breeds confidence.
5. Not attached? Grab a few single mates, have some fun, and look sharp.

Happy Boxing Day!

So, Boxing Day isn’t celebrated in the US of A, and rightfully so since it’s a British tradition. But, I thought I would go ahead and put together my very own variation of the day for stateside shoppers. Shop from the comfort of your own couch.

• Extra 50% off sale items at Forever 21 with code HOLIDAY50.
• Extra 30% off all sale styles at Gap with code GAPSALE.
• Extra 25% on final sale items at J. Crew with code TINSEL.
• Extra 30-60% off everything at Last Call by Neiman Marcus. Plus, free shipping on $75 or more with code LCDEC75.
• Up to 50% off at Old Navy.
• Up to 50% off + free shipping at Piperlime.
• Boots, clothing, handbags and more for under $100 at Zappos.
• Up to 50% on select styles at ASOS.
• Extra 30% off already-reduced items at Banana Republic with code BRSALE.
• Up 60% off + free shipping at Barneys New York.
• Up to 60% off at Bergdorf Goodman.
• Up to 50% + an additional 15% at Brooks Brothers.
• Up to 75% off all clearance items at Calvin Klein.
• 50% off sale items at Club Monaco with code SAVE50.
• Select styles 30% off + free shipping at Hudson Jeans.
• Up to 70% off at Kohls.
• Up to 40% + free shipping at Lacoste.
• Get 60% off fall coats, 25% off designer accessories and more at Lord & Taylor. Plus, an extra 20% off sale and clearance with code AFTER.
• Extra 15% off at Macy’s with code JOY.
• Extra 25-33% off already-reduced items at Neiman Marcus.
• Free shipping + returns at Saks Fifth Avenue with code HOLIDAY.
• 50% off select outerwear and $39 denim at Urban Outfitters.

Cheers!

Welcome to Trunk Club!

Early last week I was trolling through my Twitter feed when I came across a tweet from one of my friends regarding waiting for his suit to arrive from Trunk Club. The company name is actually what caught my eye to stop and expand the tweet. After checking out @TrunkClub and then heading over to their website, I was still curious. I signed up to have a stylist contact me and the next day, Tara emailed me, we set up a consultation and really the rest is history.

Trunk Club was started to solve a simple problem – shopping for clothes in stores or online just doesn’t work for most guys. It’s overwhelming, inconvenient, and takes way too much time. With Trunk Club, guys discover awesome clothes that are perfect for them without ever having to go shopping. We combine top brands, expert service, and unparalleled convenience to deliver a highly personalized experience that helps guys look their best and saves them time.

Your first contact with your stylist is so she/he can learn more about your overall style and what you would be interested in receiving in your first trunk. After the initial conversation, your stylist will pick out some killer clothes for you and have them shipped out to you. Once you try those clothes on, you keep the ones you love and send back the items you don’t. Even better, they cover the cost of shipping both ways.

My first Trunk included:

• John Varvatos pointed collar
• Autumn Cashmere fisherman cable V
• Theory marlo pant
• Gant Rugger indigo madras
• Life After Denim tournament crew sweater
• Gant Rugger cordster
• Life After Denim porter roll-tab shirt
• A.G. matchbox denim
• Cole Haan air colton winter chukka

Want or Need: Jack Spade Laptop Cases

Jack Spade | $425.00

We’re more than half way through Summer 2012 but the goods keep on flowing in. Here are three laptop case options from Jack Spade for the season. Choose from the 18oz canvas, the waxwear file case, and the coated canvas Sierra briefcase. All three will proper fit a 13-inch Macbook and, most important, work with any wardrobe.