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Instead of Rent: December, 2011

December 7, 2011

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

The Friday Find: 15% Off Sale at Sir & Madame

November 11, 2011

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

The good folks from Chicago’s Sir & Madame (you remember them from last week, right?) are knocking 15% off their entire stock from now through Sunday. Choice US-made goodies include outerwear from 3Sxiteen, boots from Red Wing, jeans from LVC, leather goods from Tanner, and of course, S&M’s own in-house line (those bags!). Enter code “15OFF” at checkout to get the discount. Read More »

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4sight Adventurers Sunglasses

August 15, 2011

I can’t decide what’s more amazing about the Adventurers Sunglasses from San Fransisco’s 4sight: that they’re 100% made in Italy, yet cost a mere $49, or, that for every pair purchased (for a mere $49), a set of corrective lenses is donated to a person in need. You know what, let’s just say they’re great all-around, and call it a day. Nine color options are available (some vibrant, some subdued), and quantities are apparently very limited, so act now to get yours before they sell out. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: August, 2011

August 3, 2011

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

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Deadstock O’Malley Sunglasses

July 28, 2011

In other crazy-low priced eBay find news: seller All American Deadstock is offering a nice selection of NOS “Classic O’Malley” Sunglasses. Though originally made somewhere between the 1980s and 90s (can you believe that 1990 was 21 years ago? Isn’t that insane!), the classically-styled glasses are still in pristine, unworn shape. Despite their age and condition, the seller is only asking for a piddly $12 per (and the shipping is free), making them way cheaper than any crap you’d pick up at Urban Outfitters (and probably far better made too). Read More »

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Instead of Rent: July, 2011

July 6, 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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With Benefits: Summer Sunglasses

June 29, 2011

With Benefits is a series featuring for-benefit companies — for-profit models that inherently benefit social causes — written by Janette Crawford, founder of the consistently excellent ethical fashion daily Fashion Loves People.

One out of five people in the world can’t see clearly – that’s 1.3 billion people living without proper vision. Earlier this month, you most likely heard about TOMS revealing its next one-for-one product, sunglasses. Inspired by this announcement, I decided to round-up my four favorite brands offering sight to people in need, in exchange for slick new shades.

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Instead of Rent: June, 2011

June 2, 2011

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

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American Optical Safety Glasses

May 9, 2011

Just in time for summer, Los Angeles’ Driftwood has added a selection of deadstock, US-made American Optical Safety Glasses to its online store. Multiple sizes of both the classic gray and green lens models are available, and each is priced at $72 (plus free shipping), so basically cheaper than if you found ‘em used on eBay. Stock, of course, is extremely limited, and likely to sell out quick, so head over to Driftwood now while the getting’s still good. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: May, 2011

May 4, 2011

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

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Instead of Rent: April, 2011

March 30, 2011

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

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Instead of Rent: March, 2011

March 2, 2011

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

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Happenings: C.H.C.M. Shop

January 26, 2011

It’s a funny thing, the “Heritage” trend. As anyone in the fashion industry (er, I mean ’style’ industry – got to keep it menswear blog appropriate) will tell you, everything that’s old will eventually be new again. And so, the current popularity of utilitarian garments from the 1930s – 1950s amongst the modern non-utilitarian set isn’t all that shocking. What’s funny, though, is that the items that make up the trend were never intended to be fashionable. They were designed and built purely for functionality. That’s why they’re still around, decades after their inception. That these items are now a part of a trend, and, as such, suddenly have a shelf-life – well, it entirely defeats their purpose.

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Anglo American Optical Eyewear

January 18, 2011

I don’t actually need glasses. I’ve always had above 20/20. And I also don’t condone the wearing of glasses for purely fashion / aesthetic reasons. I mean, why not walk around with fake crutches too, while you’re at it? All that said, I can still appreciate a good pair, and, if my parents’ eyesight is any indication, that appreciation will most likely turn into need in the next 10 to 15 years. So, consider this post me planning ahead. England’s Anglo American Optical (not to be confused with America’s American Optical), have been churning out top quality eyeglass frames for over 120 years. Read More »

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Instead of Rent: January, 2011

January 5, 2011

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month. Special “what I wish I was wearing during last week’s blizzard in NYC” edition.

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Good Giving: 25 Under $25

November 28, 2010

Welcome to the 2010 Well Spent holiday gift guide. I’m trying something a little different this year: 25 gifts, all socially responsible, and all under $25. Small things, but (hopefully) a bit more substantive and enduring than your typical stocking stuffers. Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season.

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Instead of Rent: November, 2010

November 3, 2010

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

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Instead of Rent: September, 2010

September 8, 2010

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

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