Instead of Rent: July, 2011

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month. Special Two-Days-Too-Late Independence Day Edition.

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Joe V. Leather Braided Bracelets


As far as summer accessorizing goes, I’m a big proponent of the bracelet. And though beads are having a moment right now, I myself have always been partial to leather. So, the day I stumbled across the Braided Bracelets from Los Angeles’ Joe V. Leather was a very good one. Handcrafted one-at-a-time by the designer, the bracelets are made from Kangaroo leather (yep), and come in an array of elaborately knotted styles (I’m loving that top one). Prices range from $35 – $79 per, and each style is available in five sizes and eight colors. Read More »