Instead of Rent: March, 2011

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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Howies Buckle Belts


It’s that time again. Summer’s on its way out, Autumn’s on its way in, and the focus now is on how to get from one to the next without too quickly abandoning – or rushing – either. While that can make figuring out layers and outerwear a bit tricky (how to stay warm without looking wintery), accessories-wise the transition is much easier, or at least it can be, thanks to the Buckle Belts from Welsh brand Howies. Crafted in the UK by the expert belt-makers at Arnold Wills, the BBs are made from 100% organic cotton webbing and repurposed vegetable tanned leather scraps. Read More »

Howies Utility Crew


Can anyone tell me why it’s so damned near impossible to find a decently made sweatshirt that’s also affordable? Seriously, if you know, leave a comment, because I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why a simple crew neck sweat should be so expensive. I guess you’re getting what you pay for, but really? Anyway, accepting that shelling out more than seems right is an inevitability, the Utility Crew from Welsh brand Howies looks to me like a pretty solid investment (see what I did there – a true salesman at work). Read More »