tiny bubbles
17 Jan 2007
I don’t know about about you but we have been freezing our collective butts off up here in northern california. in the east and midwest, people want big thick sweaters in this type of weather. but up here, people are less into bulky clothes and more into layering – maybe it’s because with lots of lighter layers, we can instantly adapt to whatever the weather brings and wear all our favorite duds all year round.
that’s why we love the hoodies so much. too cold? throw a hoodie on under your jacket, too warm? take your jacket off and you’re still wearing something to keep you warm in the windy afternoon. but to pull this off you have to have hoodies that look good on their own, as well as layered under something else. in a never ending quest for things both warm and stylin, here’s a few more hoodies for you to consider.
reebok and karmaloop mix it up with an all over print. this time a random pattern of white dots on a black hoodie might make you look like a monochrome clown if it wasn’t for huge thick panels of blue to set it off. double layered, this one sure to be warm on it own, but this will look bold as hell when wear it under something else too. it’s pretty expensive, but see the bonus below to make it more affordable, mmkay?
looking for something a little more subtle? (and alot more affordable?) we are the superlative conspiracy aka WESC has a simple grey hoodie with their logo across the back. the solid color makes it a solid choice for layering. the simple logo adds just the right bit of style without making you into a label whore should you go out rocking the hoodie alone during warmer months.
bonus. i’ve gotten the karmaloop hookup. if you haven’t bought anything there before, you should be able to get 20% off your first time ’round by entering “EN9853″ in the “rep code” box at check out. if it’s not your first purchase, you still get 10% off. disclosure: by doing this you may also would be supporting bold swaths.
mmmm, massage
17 Jan 2007
i know it’s winter and you’re thinkin “what the hell is he doing posting friggin flip flops today.” but really, there’s never a bad time to pick up a new pair. you need something to keep your feet off those cold bare floors right? plus, it’ll be great to have a swank new pair when you head to warmer climes for spring break. and hell, maybe some of you are in oz right now laughing at me as i freeze my butt off.
it may not look like much but anyone who’s worn a pair of adissage flip flops can tell you that the little nubs that both support and massage your feet are wonderful. oka B doesn’t over-do it, limiting the nubs to the parts of your feet that will appreciate the massage, not the parts you put all your weight on (which is what makes the adissage uncomfortable at first). plus these oka B flip flops are more environmentally friendly – they’re antibacterial, making your environment nicer since they won’t get funky, and they’re made with recycled materials, making everyone’s environment a little cleaner.
take a chance
14 Jan 2007
don’t get me wrong, i’m not over boot cut jeans. i still think they’re a good choice for pretty much every guy, but some guys aren’t comfortable with a flared bottom, no matter how slight. one thing i’ve learned recently is if you can pull off a relatively close fitting pair of jeans (and not all of us can, it’s ok) that a slightly, i repeat slightly, tapered at the bottom can make you look even slimmer and taller. a boon for us short guys!
i’ve tried g-star’s radar narrow and love ‘em, but they’re tough to find for a good price. so i was browsing refinery 29 for some dressier clothes to show y’all and stumbled onto a sale on steve alan slim jeans. the shop says they’re “the sleekest, narrow cut that’s not too skinny.” so i’m hoping that our squat-enhanced asses fit into them, but i have never tried a pair on. that’s right, i’m recommending them sight unseen because they’re a good price, a good finish, and they look like a good cut. if you decide to bite the bullet and try these out, be sure to let us know how they work!
