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Pompous and Superfluous Bluetoothery (PSB) is a blight on our society that can be found virtually everywhere—at the bar, in restaurants, or even while shopping at the grocery store. But do not panic! PSB is easily avoidable and minimally contagious.
What is PSB, you ask? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines PSB as […]

Got a hole in your sole? If you have a pair of shoes that have fallen out of repair, but you just can’t bring yourself to toss them in the bin, give Swanson’s (2305 N 45th St in Seattle) a shot. Stepping into the tiny old shop makes you feel like you’re stepping out of […]

Athletic shoes typically fall into one of two camps: the well-designed camp or the aesthetically-pleasing camp. New Balance’s new 8505s not only strike a remarkable balance between the two areas, but in fact excel in both; I happen to think they’re exceptionally cool-looking (for athletic shoes), and their construction makes your run a joy. The […]

Typically, the word “cashmere” is used in place of the word “expensive” or the phrase “designed for chicks.” This sweater may be some of the former, but certainly not the latter. Cashmere, the wonder-wool, makes this sweater extremely soft and comfortable, while keeping the wearer quite warm despite its light weight and low bulk. Plus, […]

Above all, this Christmas taught me that Hugh Hefner had it right all these years. I’m not talking about the way in which he surrounds himself with beautiful, scantily-clad blondes, or how he enjoys the finest things money can buy, or even the way he opens his mansion up to Hollywood A-listers and world leaders […]

This shirt came with me on a recent trip to Vegas, mainly so I’d feel like a high-roller when I sat down at the $5 minimum blackjack tables. I think I played it off rather convincingly.
Banana Republic’s website shows a fellow with perfectly-trimmed 2nd-day stubble wearing this shirt with black slacks and a sport coat […]