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The real fashion statement of summer: BBQ aprons

Whit Honea — 2008-07-03T19:07:00 00:00

Filed under: Holidays, Haute Home, Fashionable Food, On location, Accessories, Casual wear, Men, Outerwear

There are only two articles of fabric we really care about come summertime, bikinis and barbecue aprons. We could sit here and talk bikinis all day, or better yet we could show you pictures of them. We're not going to do that- at least not in this post.

Wait! Don't leave! You can read about bikinis anytime, how often do you get the opportunity to appreciate the apron? It is the forgotten accessory of summer, but it is a vital one.

An apron is a great way to express oneself. It can be covered in beer bottles or kittens, crude jokes or sweet sentiments. The possibilities are endless. The BBQ Guys have a few examples below:

Gallery: BBQ Aprons

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The bulletproof is in the jacket

Whit Honea — 2008-06-28T17:02:00 00:00

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the media, Men, Designers, Outerwear, Celebrity Style, Under the Radar

Bulletproof cars are so passé, that's Al Capone stuff. We'll see your Tom Cruise and raise you one better- bulletproof clothing.

In Mexico there have been 1,400 drug-related deaths this year alone. Obviously that isn't something to be taken, or discussed, lightly. However, it does appear to be a pretty good marketing campaign for Miguel Caballero, a clothing maker from Colombia who recently opened a shop on Avenida Presidente Masaryk, "a high-end shopping thoroughfare in the Polanco neighborhood, one of the most upscale in Mexico City." [NPR]

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This shirt is your biggest fan

Whit Honea — 2008-06-25T12:02:00 00:00

Filed under: Accessories, Casual wear, Men, Outerwear, Tops, Styles that Stick

We've officially seen it all. Everything. We will no longer be surprised and/or amazed by the offspring created when technology and fashion get together, usually after having one too many at the office Christmas party. It happens.

A company called Kuchofuku has created the answer to all of your sweating in the cubicle blues. They have created a shirt with built in air conditioning that is powered by your USB drive. Seriously. No longer will you have to sit and sweat in the office because Ted in accounting, who refuses to retire, feels a chill.

Gallery: The Air Conditioned Shirt and Other Cool Items

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L.L. Bean: Footwear

Whit Honea — 2008-06-13T09:08:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Accessories, Casual wear, Shoes, Sporty wear, Jeans and Denim, Men, Designers, Outerwear, Kids and Babies, Do Good, Sustainable Style

L.L. Bean is one of those companies that make a bit of everything. However, don't make the assumption that they are a jack of all trades, master of none, instead consider the full phrase which continues, though ofttimes better than master of one. Thanks, Wikipedia!

L.L. Bean is focused on the outdoors. They make everything from kayaks to baby strollers, tents to sporks. Really. They also have a great line of footwear for the whole family that is as stylish as it is functional. Aesthetics are not sacrificed for performance, or vice versa.

Gallery: L.L. Bean Summer Shoes

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The North Face is outside

Whit Honea — 2008-06-04T19:47:00 00:00

Filed under: On location, Casual wear, Shoes, Sporty wear, Men, Outerwear, Kids and Babies

Callin' out around the world,
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancin' in the streets.

With due respect to Martha and the Vandellas, summer, more or less, is here, and the time is right to get outside and enjoy it. Dancing is optional, but please watch for oncoming traffic.

Gallery: The North Face

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Positively Organic is positive for kids

Whit Honea — 2008-06-03T14:04:00 00:00

Filed under: Accessories, Casual wear, Designers, Outerwear, Tops, Kids and Babies, Do Good, Under the Radar, Sustainable Style

We've made no secret of our love for organic clothing. We also enjoy children and fluffy cute stuff. Positively Organic feels likewise and has created a line of clothing for children that is good for the Earth and frankly, cute as a button.

The company was created by a husband and wife team through a series of circumstance and life-altering experiences. It seems to be working out for them.

They run their company based on "the idea of doing well by doing good."

Gallery: Positively Organic

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Why aren't you wearing this? Kashmere yellow ombre cashmere-silk wrap

Kristen Seymour — 2008-06-01T08:05:00 00:00

Filed under: Accessories, Outerwear, Why Aren't You Wearing This?

We've touted our love of the light wrap before -- it's a stylish, elegant way to ward off the chill of a light evening breeze. Plus, it's a nice way to give yourself a little extra coverage when wearing a sleeveless top, should you feel the need.

A plain black or white wrap is a good, solid investment -- it'll go with a lot of clothes and always remain in style. However, if you want to be just a little trendier, why not opt for this yellow ombre cashmere-silk wrap, $85 at bluefly.com? It's classy but has just a little bit of a modern edge with the ombre design and the season's hottest color, yellow, and would look fabulous with a sweet little dress or a tank top and jeans.

Gallery: Why aren't you wearing this?

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Tip of the day: She's got legs and she knows how to use them!

Stephanie Beener — 2008-05-29T13:20:00 00:00

Filed under: Style icons, High-end threads, Casual wear, Shoes, Sporty wear, Swimwear, Jeans and Denim, Dresses and Skirts, Evening wear, Outerwear, Tops, Styles that Stick, Flatter Your Figure, Tip of the Day

Many of us women out there suffer during the summer because we don't have stems like a supermodel. Unfortunately, you can't think your legs long but you can create the illusion that they're a mile long with the right clothes. So let's put an end to your suffering and take a look at some helpful hints to getting Rockette worthy gams.

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Get dressed on Stone Island

Whit Honea — 2008-05-19T20:32:00 00:00

Filed under: Bags and Purses, Accessories, Casual wear, Shoes, Sporty wear, Swimwear, Jeans and Denim, Men, Designers, Outerwear, Tops, Styles that Stick, Under the Radar

Stone Island has released their Spring/Summer '08 line for men, and within it is something for everyone. The apparel and accessories are modern enough to be fashion forward but classic enough that they won't go out of style any time soon, which is good because what they offer isn't cheap.

However, unlike some companies, you do appear to get what you pay for when you shop Stone Island. According to the website:

...the aim of Stone Island has been to design innovative top line collections in the sportswear panorama, with a high concern in function and use of the garments.

Gallery: Stone Island

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Why aren't you wearing this? Trina Turk 'Poppy' Cover-Up

Kristen Seymour — 2008-05-16T14:35:00 00:00

Filed under: Accessories, Swimwear, Outerwear, Why Aren't You Wearing This?

Does the idea of strutting your stuff in a string bikini make you cringe? Some women get so concerned about wearing a bathing suit in public that they forget about the one item that should be at the top of their shopping lists for beach season -- a cute cover-up.

If you've got some extra bulges to hide, or just want to be modest, don't settle for an old tee and a pair of gym shorts -- treat yourself to a swimsuit cover-up that you truly love.

Gallery: Why aren't you wearing this?

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Indie Designer Interviews: Emmanuelle-Marie of Malam

Mallory Whitfield — 2008-05-15T08:40:00 00:00

Filed under: Casual wear, Designers, Outerwear, Interviews, Under the Radar

We love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with a very talented young French designer, Emmanuelle-Marie, who creates whimsical yet modern women's clothing that seems like something out of a fairy-tale dreamworld.

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Senselessly cool: a hoodie with speakers

Josh Loposer — 2008-05-07T15:26:00 00:00

Filed under: Casual wear, Outerwear

Since the glorious days of L.A. Lights, we haven't been able to get excited about any clothing that needs batteries -- until now. Lots of companies have been marketing devices that make dealing with cords and ear buds less annoying, but wiring a hoodie for sound -- that has got to be the coolest solution to the problem yet.

The "hood.e" combines two of our favorite things: mp3 players and hoodies into what some might call the ultimate piece of street wear. Apparently, Tim Dubitsky designed the amped-up hoodie for his nephew who crosses busy intersections on the way to school. Tim wanted to free up his nephew from the noise-blocking effect of ear buds, so he could be a little safer on his way through the busy streets. Thus, the hood.e was born. Somebody please mass produce these things.

[via Core77]

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eBay WTF of the Day: Army-panda-chic

Annie Scott — 2008-04-29T10:02:00 00:00

Filed under: Accessories, Outerwear, eBay WTF of the Day

Styledash has discovered a new fashion trend that is sweeping the nation (very, very slowly): Army-panda-chic.

This is an army hat. Okay. It has a red star and fifteen pins on it. Okay. The pins are mostly panda bears, and we also appear to have Hewey, Dewey, and Louie, those scrappy nephews of Scrooge McDuck. WTF?

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T-Shirt of the day: Twelve Bar

Whit Honea — 2008-04-24T18:58:00 00:00

Filed under: Casual wear, Jeans and Denim, Men, Designers, Outerwear, Tops

Whit Honea is a slacker, a borderline degenerate, and a daydream believer. He's also our resident expert on casual chic. If it's comfortable, and not heinous, he's all over it. He's quite charming, really.

Twelve Bar makes a lot more than t-shirts, and any of their products could easily grace the pages of Styledash in the future, but as this is the coveted "T-Shirt of the day" spot we thought it only right to stick to said tees. We're a stickler for the rules.

Gallery: Twelve Bar

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Kate Quinn Organics wants to wrap your baby in luxury

Whit Honea — 2008-04-22T15:04:00 00:00

Filed under: Accessories, Casual wear, Sporty wear, Designers, Dresses and Skirts, Outerwear, Tops, Kids and Babies, Do Good, Under the Radar, Sustainable Style

Seattle based Kate Quinn Organics, previously known as Earth Organic Baby Basics, is a parent's dream. That is assuming said parent wants "the softest, most natural materials" for their baby's comfort, and "the highest quality design and construction, and most importantly, the hope of a cleaner, kinder earth." If the parent wants all that, and you know that they do, then they can't go wrong with Kate Quinn.

The designs are created using "simple, elegant lines" and are available in nature-inspired hues to highlight the natural beauty of a child.

Gallery: Kate Quinn Organics

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The possum fur controversy

Annie Scott — 2008-04-22T14:28:00 00:00

Filed under: Bags and Purses, Accessories, Outerwear, Do Good, Under the Radar, Sustainable Style

Earth Day is not only a day to celebrate the Earth, but also a day to examine our own beliefs about what we think is good for the planet. By thinking and talking about our beliefs, we can help each other make mindful choices. This will mean that next year, we can have Earth Day again, and not Sad-Mass-Formerly-Known-As-Earth Day.

So. Some people think it is good for the environment to support possum fur industries. Environmentally-conscious fur? Is that an oxymoron?

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Pocket squares aren't for squares

Whit Honea — 2008-04-19T17:02:00 00:00

Filed under: Accessories, High-end threads, Casual wear, Men, Designers, Outerwear, Styles that Stick

This one is for Clinton Kelly.

If Mr. Kelly, of TLC's What Not to Wear, has pushed one fashion accessory on the American public it is the pocket square. Unfortunately, very few of the very few men that appear on the show are open to said square. Why not? What's the big deal?

Do people think squares are for squares? Probably. Not us. We agree, Clinton, a bold silk handkerchief in a man's coat pocket can add just the right amount of pop to his ensemble.

Gallery: Royal Silk Pocket Squares

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Light jackets for spring and beyond

Whit Honea — 2008-04-17T18:29:00 00:00

Filed under: Accessories, Casual wear, Sporty wear, Men, Outerwear

In the header on Dunderdon's website it says: Work. Wear. That pretty much says it all. Of course we like to say: Work? Where? Then we run like hell in the opposite direction. It's a survival thing.

Dunderdon was created by carpenter Per-Ivan Hagberg and is considered Sweden's most innovative work-wear company.

Their designs are made for the worker, from blue-collar professionals to no-collar creative-types (hey, that's us!), so you know that durability is key, but that doesn't mean they slack on style.

Gallery: Dunderdon Jackets

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How well-dressed dogs stay dry in April showers

Kristen Seymour — 2008-04-15T14:03:00 00:00

Filed under: Outerwear

If you have a dog, you know that, no matter how rotten the weather, dogs need to go outside. Their need to "do their business" can't be put on hold because you don't want to get wet.

Fortunately, you can get a cute raincoat or umbrella and hit the sloppy streets in style. But what about your pooch?

Gallery: Keep your dog dry in these

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Members Only is back, and it's not cheap

Sarah J. Gim — 2008-04-12T12:45:00 00:00

Filed under: Accessories, Casual wear, Designers, Outerwear

Remember those jackets -- those thin polyester (were they polyester? we don't even remember), with the standing, tabbed collar, knit cuffs and trim at the waist, and of course,the signature label that said "Members Only?" We might not recollect all that well because it was a style intended for the boys in the '80s, but the label is back, and this time, it's for the ladies.

If we recall correctly, Members Only jackets didn't cost more than a reasonable twenty bucks, and even with inflation over 20 years, we don't see that a jacket would be more than say, $75. However, Members Only is now somewhat of a luxury retro label, with jackets ranging near a thousand dollars. Granted, the jackets are made of leather, but still - nearly $1,000?!

Hey, if you don't want to go all out with a leather jackets, Members Only has departed from just jacket designs and has vests as well as dresses, which a re slightly more reasonably priced.

Members Only Classic Bomber Leather Jacket available for $990 from Revolve Clothing.

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