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A Bracelet Worth Buying

Jeremy — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:16:12 +0000

More and more recently, men have been wearing beaded bracelets. Is this a trend?

Yeah.

Is it a good trend?

Of course!

I’ve always been a fan of bracelets. It’s a nice way to just add a pop of color or a little expression to your outfit (notice I didn’t say kit).

Paul Kim (a styleforum member) started selling his own beaded bracelets for a nice price of $15 a pop!

Much cheaper and better than the other crap folks are selling. A bracelet should be affordable anyway. I mean you’re probably going to lose it in less than a year anyway right? Unless you bought one of those Hermes Jumbo bracelets.

Kim’s bracelets are made with stone, glass and the best part is they have no visible knot! So your arm won’t look too chunky. Go pick one up from him.

Job well done sir…

Job well done.

Ignoble Cocoon Backpack

Jeremy — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:44:37 +0000

I like backpacks…that’s pretty much a given.

Rarely do I come across a backpack that I like this much…The Cocoon Backpack by Ignoble is my new favorite.

It’s sleek, unique and is waaaay cheaper than that Visvim backpack you all seem to be saving for.

Made in the USA– the backpacks are hand assembled in small runs by a military-grade soft goods production facility, constructed from ultra-durable 230t nylon. Made with YKK zipper closures and herringbone trim. Top that off with some nice comfy padded airmesh shoulder straps and back. Dang son!

Not a bad deal for $220…So, go get yourself one already.

Walk In Someone Else’s Aldens

Jeremy — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:31:04 +0000

Color #8 Shell Cordovan Tassel Loafers

Yeah, I did it.

I was trying to sell a pair of kicks on the ‘bay. Then I got an email in my account.

The subject was “Interested?”

As I remembered my tactics and lessons from D.A.R.E. I prepared to say no to drugs.

Lucky for me it was just an offer to trade my longwings for 3 used pairs of shoes. Hmm, I wasn’t really into the idea as I needed money but when he told me that two of the 3 were shell cordovan and one was in almost new condition I responded with “YES PLEASE!”

So now I wait and I’ll actually walk in this guy’s shoes. Will I live his experiences? Will I experience his joy/love/loss/delight?

Nah, I doubt it and I don’t really care. I just scored 3 pairs of shoes!

HA!

Cigar Shell Cordovan Low Vamp Loafers

Black Calfskin Low Vamp Loafers

Now That’s a Desk

Jeremy — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:25:03 +0000

People like old stuff, it will always be that way (except for old iPods ha!).

Flea markets seem to be more popular than ever and one of my favorite things to pick up from there is furniture.

I usually avoid the scary “This was my grandma” photos, those are no good.

Recently, I was at a friend of mine’s office and wondered where they got all their slick vintage desks.

They were all refurbished desks from the 60′s originally owned by Boeing (made in the USA too!).

All from this company called Retro Office out of LA. They basically buy old office furniture and make it like new.

From tables, desks, chairs, and even lamps!

Check out the site for yourself and get yourself a piece of history.

Be careful, they’re as heavy as can be. I dang near got hernia trying to lift one of the desks.

Town View Leather

Jeremy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:00:30 +0000

Yes it’s true that there are quite a few families of hand sewers (and yes I’m aware I’m on a bit of a shoe kick right now).

One of them, being Town View Leather in Maine. Owned and operated by Galen & Gayanne Wintle! Another company coming from a long generation of hand sewers.

These are some quality hand made moccasins at about less than half the cost of Quoddy!

In great quality leathers from calf skin to moosehide. Most of their moccs are double soled and they even do fleece lined slippers. A lot of their orders are custom and made to order. So if you get a wild idea of putting on a Vibram sole give them a call, I’m sure they’ll get you set up!