Posts Tagged: accessories
As many people might have noticed, I’ve been doing photography lately for one of my favorite SF brands, Mister. Back around Black Friday, those of you that follow me on twitter learned about/picked up my collab beaded bracelets, for those of you that didn’t, welcome to the party. Working with Tom, we put together two exclusive colorways using natural stone and wood beads, the first is a matte onyx and graphite. The second colorway, is a blood red and wooden beaded bracelet. Both hand made, both in short supply, and both available for a limited time. Check out the pics, and pick up one for yourself, or two, or three as “gifts”. :)
Buy: Mr. Badtofu Matte Onyx or Mr. Badtofu Red/Wood
If you are having troubles figuring out the correct size to order, here are tips for sizing:
MEASURE YOUR WRIST AND ADD A 1/2″, THAT IS THE SIZE WE SUGGEST TO ORDER.
FOR EXAMPLE:
IF YOU MEASURE YOUR WRIST AND IT MEASURES AT 7″, THEN ORDER A 7 1/2″.
-OR-
IF YOU ARE IN BETWEEN SIZES, WE SUGGEST SIZING UP.
IF YOU MEASURE YOUR WRIST AND IT MEASURES AT 7 1/4″ AND AFTER YOU ADD THE 1/2″ – YOUR SIZE IS 7 3/4″. THEN ORDER AN 8″.
A little while back, while doing my normal interweb rounds, I came across a great post by Johnny over at FREE/MAN, about the often over looked accessory, the bracelet. This minuscule accessory can often add just enough color to break up the most drab or monochromatic color combos. During the spring/summer, I usually don’t even leave the house without one on, and this season is shaping up to have plenty of options for any occasion/fit you can come up with. Pictured is one of my favorite new releases, currently available from the Brooklyn Circus. This is a flexible band bracelet, made by the company Chamula, totally by hand in Mexico. Constructed out of horsehair, with a native american design woven into it, it is by no means dry or scratchy like you might assume. The color contrast of the pattern makes these a beautiful accent piece, but you can also reverse the bend and rock it as a more subtle, solid colored bracelet. Either way a great piece to own.
Check this and the rest of the Brooklyn Circus’ spring accessory offerings out, also swing over to FREE/MAN and read the full write up on braclets by brands you may not be familiar with.
Watches are made to be functional, accurate, and in some cases, serve as an interesting conversation piece. They should flow well with your outfit, and never look like the star of the show. Not many brands can say they’ve figured out this formula while staying in an obtainable the price range. With pieces that look like they have their own gravity and orbiting satellite, your average consumer would consider these, big name, “super watches” to be some sort of frivolous purchase, and move on to something more realistic. The husband and wife run, Skagen, have figured out how to make affordable timepieces, that have a simplistic aesthetic, while displaying quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Constructed using materials such as carbon fiber, steel and titanium, these watches are also some of the lightest I’ve come across, yet seem to easily put up with day-to-day abuse. Currently I have three of my own, and with a sub 200$ price tag for most of their watch line, you really are getting a hell of a deal.
Worth the 20$ I spent to get it. While the adjustable strap hardware looks about as sturdy as a paperclip, the canvas material used and construction seems pretty solid. Perfect daily commute bag for me.
