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Weather Vain: Montreal, Quebec - 86 and Partly Cloudy
Like just about everybody else, I have a soft spot for Montreal—and not just because of the copious amounts of pork product, even. Here’s what I’d want to wear if I was in Canada’s second city today. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ One of the so-rad pouches Baggu made for Of a Kind—to keep you from feeling weighed down strolling the Plateau.
+ A second pop of neon—because why not?—brought to you by Annie Costrello Brown.
+ A summery plaid Rachel Comey dress that feels very eating-oysters-with-friends-at Liverpool House.
+ The sort of sandals (c/o YMC) that feel so French-speaking in a Madeline way.
+ Bring on the big, fat Karen Walkers. In these, you could lounge around Cafe Olimpico drinking iced coffee and reading all morning long.
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Alumni Sunday: Contrast Suede Pouches by Baggu
The pouches Baggu made us the first time ‘round were such a ginormous hit that we asked the super-rad team over there to go mad with the suede again. This go, they managed to bring three colors to each of their designs: two saturated skins and zippers so bright they make it nearly impossible to lose these things—and thank god. —erica
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Next Level: Bucket Bags
We might not do well with unstructured time, we do respond very favorably to unstructured bags. And while there’s something a little freewheeling about a drawstring bucket situations, they also look crazy-sleek. Here, four to reach for. —erica
LEVEL I: Wendy Nichol keeps things simple, letting some braiding and tassels do all of the work.
LEVEL II: Neutrals, three ways, supplied by the aptly named Building Block.
LEVEL III: This Shelter bag + a dusty convertible + some weird vintage sunglasses = the perfect Route 66 road trip.
LEVEL IV: Holy crap, Baggu. Blue pony hair? How will anyone ever top this?
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Of a Kind
Is it too early in the day for something this genius? Hope not, because these new Baggu pouch-slash-keychains are doctorate-levs brilliant. —erica
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Weather Vain: Tallahassee, Florida - 86 With a 40% Chance of Rain
Our developer lives in Tallahassee, Florida—hi, Joe!—and, from what he tells us, people there can be really judge-y about fashion. Well, we hope this ensemble passes muster in the Florida Panhandle. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ These Karen Walker sunglasses have the whole classic-with-a-twist thing down pat—and look rad even if it is overcast.
+ Though the structure of this Baggu tote is about as chillaxed as they come, the warm caramel leather is fit for dinner ‘n drinks at Sage.
+ It’s steamy. This A.L.C. tank keeps you as cool as possible.
+ Yes, they’re jean shorts but not like any you currently own. Christopher Kane adds a few inches and brings the neon.
+ Belle by Sigerson Morrison delivers a stellar sandal alternative that could handle a low-key ride around St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in the AM (before what Joe claims is the inevitable afternoon rain).
+ The bronze necklace that Metalepsis Projects made Of a Kind gets better—somehow!—the more you wear it.
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In the Bag: Baggu
Our grab bags are back! This time their doing a spring thing, with all kinds of awesome goodies for boys and girls from brands we heart and want to share with you (see below and here). Grab one of the 50 while you can! —erica
The Company: Baggu
The Founders: Emily and Joan Sugihara
The Story: Gonna go ahead and guess that you have approximately 17 reusable bags—totes you use for lugging groceries and god knows what else, day-in and day-out. But I’m also willing to bet that not of them are as striking or utilitarian as Baggu’s. When dreaming up the line that they unveiled in 2007, the mother-daughter team had a lot of needs to meet: Joan lives in CA and does her hauling by car (requirement: lots of bags for little money), and Emily is in NY, doing her shopping last-minute by foot (requirement: a compact design she can toss in her purse). Oh, and both have design degrees, so giving their totes, rucksacks, and pouches a killer look was a non-negotiable.
Right this way to scoop up the grab bags! So excited about these things.
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Next Level: Souped-Up Totes
If you don’t have the luxury of a car’s backseat to store your gym gear, reading materials, and shoe changes, a tote is (sad to say) your next best thing. Instead of carrying around the mucked-up freebies lying all over your apartment, invest in a bag that actually adds to your look, like these four winners. —erica
LEVEL I: Simple and clean, this apricot leather creation could be Céline but is actually Baggu.
LEVEL II: The top of this Chester Wallace bag folds over so you can sling that red strap across your body and carry the thing like a messenger if you so desire.
LEVEL III: With its black leather handles and graphic, hand-dyed design, the tote Cook & Gates made just for Of a Kind adds legit oomph to any get-up.
LEVEL IV: If you worry about losing track of your stuff in a bottomless pit of a bag, this appealingly loud version from Thomas IV is like a 2-for-1: The black leather pocket is like a tote all its own.
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Of a Kind
There are a lot of tools out there to organize your life, but none are as pretty as these buttery suede pouches from Baggu, one of those intrinsically loveable companies we’re so psyched to support. Pick a color—classy-shassy blush or upbeat pale blue—and fill it with whatever needs a good home: your Kindle, Sharpies in every hue, that collection of lip product you can’t seem to pare down. —erica
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Emerging Thing of the Week: A Startup Store
Love a rendering.
One of our favorite startups right now doesn’t live on the internet (yet). It sits at 144 Tenth Avenue in New York’s Chelsea. Rachel Shechtman, the merchandising powerhouse behind the company, has all kinds of tricks up her sleeve—including an e-commerce component that will launch with the concept officially officially launches in February—but we’re pretty psyched on v. 1.0. Until January 12 at A Startup Store, you can experience Birchbox, Quirky, Artspace, Bauble Bar, and Joor IRL. And! Of a Kind even has a presence. We commissioned an extra-special, unisex take on our very popular $45 holiday grab bags just for the space, filled with crazy yellow Richer Poorer socks, adorable animal butt magnets from Steph Mantis, chocolate googly eyes from Chocolate Editions, and a stripe-y tote from Baggu. You know, in case you need another reason to swing by the spot this weekend to wrap up your holiday shopping. —erica
