From JH:
on sale in utility green, $49.99
Guys, I bought this jacket at full price ($98) early in the summer. It is perfect, and even more perfect on sale for $50. Don’t ask me how I know, but cargo jackets like these are going to be very popular very soon (OK, anyone who’s spent enough time on style.com can tell you that), but you have my word. If army-green’s not your thing, it comes in camp yellow, too.
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From JH:
"dylan" in cream
When you’re feet hurt you say “my dogs are barking,” which is how L.A. stylists Maryam and Marjan Malakpour came to call their all-leather slip-ons Newbarks. Like socks with soles they fold in half and fit into a clever pouch, which makes keeping them on hand for end-of-the-day emergencies easy. Yes, you can do substantial city-walking in them (I have), and bike riding, too, but I wouldn’t recommend them after a rainy day (wet leather soles? no, thanks). Really, I think they’re the perfect shoe to greet house guests in during the winter, when being barefoot (my favorite) feels cruel and unnatural. And since the season is upon us…
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From DW:
I know, we are kind of Rachel Comey-obsessed. But, how good are these tassel boots! The heel is not too high, the ankle isn’t cut too low, they’re under $500 ($330 to be exact), and they happen to be perfect for cycling (SS now says that riding a bike has become my best excuse for a new wardrobe). Sadly, they are sold out everywhere in my size, but you might be luckier than I?
Buy them Here!
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From DW:
oak pleated sweatpant
I have to say, the idea of the impending fall and dire prospect of winter has me feeling melancholy in terms of my biking commitment, particularly. I love the heat and the ease of dressing in the summer, and I am a wimp about the cold. However, the idea of biking to work bundled up in these cycle-worthy trousers actually has me a little excited for a crisp Autumn morning!
Buy them here from OAK.
From JH:
spreading the love
This just in: FreeCity––the hypercolored, Southern California-style collection of sweats and tees designed by Nina Garduno––is now for sale at ronherman.com. Of course, entering your cc information online might not be as fun as a trip to the FreeCity Supershop in Malibu, but if you can’t get to the West Coast, at least you can get your fix of happy fleece here! You know the stuff…
sun sleeve sparrow raglan hoodie, $175
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From DW:
contributor by rachel comey rucksack
Yesterday, I jumped into Urban Outfitters in an effort to escape a sudden downpour of rain that caught me without an umbrella….when this perfect bicycle bag caught my eye. Turns out, it’s designed by an H&O favorite, Rachel Comey. I love that it fits snugly in my front basket, converts to a backpack, and zips closed to secure my laptop.
Get it here! Now on sale for $49.99.
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From JH:
The following images are from Hans Sylvester’s Natural Fashion: Tribal Decoration From Africa. The people pictured are members of the Surma and Mursi tribes of the Omo Valley, bordering Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan. I am in awe:
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From JH:
sparta sandals
Happy Saturday! These red, white, and blue sandals from a.p.c. are on sale––originally 220 euros (about $307), they’re now 110 euros (about $153). Buy them here. Totally worth it, I think. Remember, we’ve got at least two more months of warm weather ahead of us. And yet…
…for chillier nights by the lake (or sea)––a cotton-and-wool striped cardigan from J.Crew men ($69.50). That’s right, it’s for boys (buy it here). Wear it big:
beadle sweater
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From JH:
cuanto le gusta, le gusta, le gusta
An H&O reader and friend reminded me (thank you, Marci)––if you’re going to cook with beans, the best (in my opinion, too) are from Racho Gordo, the Napa Valley company that specializes in “glorious, old-fashioned, heirloom beans,” and also sells dried corn (for popping), and a great selection of chiles, chili powders, grains, and spices. You can buy these delicacies on their website, here. There’s even a book, Heirloom Beans by Steve Sando that has recipes, bean lore, and more.
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From JH:
sperry top-siders
Sperry Top-Sider’s Original 2-Eye Boat Shoes have to be the best––they’re stain-and-water-resistant, they have a rubber sole for traction, and the grommets are rust-proof. So if they get wet, you won’t slip, and they won’t be ruined. I’ve been wearing them for three weeks, and they’re comfortable, functional, and ready to take a walk to the garden center at a moment’s notice. Just a quick wipe with a dry towel and they’re as good as new.
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