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Clever Underpants for Clever Guys

(Simon) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:33:08 +0000

Clever, a line of colorful, comfortable trunks with fun designs that include DJs, dragons, frogs, and - our favorite - the punk rocker shown here.]]>

Affordable Cashmere at Old Navy

(Simon) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:32:55 +0000

cashmere sweaters for men and women at Old Navy. Many of them are on sale right now; the striped men's sweater shown here has been marked down to $49.50, and the women's Johnny collar cashmere tops featured in the Oprah magazine are now half off (just $25).]]>

Obama Shirts by Obey

(Simon) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:44:25 +0000

Shepard Fairey, the guy behind "Obey" and "Andre the Giant has a posse." It's available on tshirts for men and women in several different colors. Looking for something a little sexier? Hail to the brief.]]>

UGG Gloves

(Simon) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:00:37 +0000

UGG gloves. They're not exactly appropriate for dressy occasions (we wouldn't wear them to the opera, for example), but for day-to-day winter activities like shoveling snow, starting snowball fights, and commuting, they look a lot warmer and more comfortable than those Isotoners Mom puts under the tree every year. Choose from a variety of styles, colors, and lengths for men and women. And if you're bracing for bitter cold, UGG also makes coats.]]>

Marc Ecko Star Wars Collection

(Simon) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:58:17 +0000

Marc Ecko Star Wars collection, which includes shirts and hoodies with a variety of Storm Trooper, Darth Vader, Yoda, and other designs.]]>

Go Softwear Padded Men's Underwear

(Simon) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

padded butt briefs is, to quote the company, "an innovative solution for men who want to enhance their rear view" and "perfect for guys who want to look good both coming and going." Well, at least you no longer have to take that stadium seat cushion to the baseball game...]]>

Lands' End Slenderizing Swimsuits

(Simon) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:30:00 +0000

Slender Suits will make you look one size smaller, because the suits' "Slendertex" fabric provides "all-over control" and "strategic shirring (that) flatters your shape." That bold claim, plus the cute styles which don't look like they will go out of fashion anytime soon, make us want to try them out. And some of them are on sale too. Now all we need it some time off and some sunscreen. Browse our swimwear department for more brands and styles.]]>

Speedo Retro Floral Swim Cap

(Simon) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:45:00 +0000

Speedo retro floral swim caps (especially since retro swimwear is a big trend this summer). Made of soft silicone, they come in blue, purple, green, and pink, and don't rip your hair out by the roots when you take them off. See all swim caps.]]>

Hickey Ties for Father's Day

(Simon) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:30:00 +0000

Hickey silk ties for Father's Day. In addition to the standard dots, stripes, and plaids, there are a bunch with fun patterns: Battleship (like the board game), skulls and crossbones, hula girls, army men (like the plastic toys), illegal looking leaves, and our favorite, fish bones. The prints are clever but subdued enough to go unnoticed from a distance. ]]>

Marmot DriClime Catalyst Jacket

(Simon) — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:45:00 +0000

Editors' Choice awards feature, Backpacker magazine gave the Marmot DriClime Catalyst jacket a "Green Award" because it now comes in a version made from 88% recycled fabric. Other features include wind resistance, stretchy and breathable fabric, a soft lining that wicks away moisture, a sleeve pocket with a headphone port, and (at least compared to other fancy camping jackets) a reasonable price tag. It also packs down really small. The jacket comes in men's and women's sizes and in several different colors.]]>

Sex and the City Lingerie by Cosabella

(Simon) — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:06:00 +0000

Sex and the City lingerie collection by Cosabella. Shown here is the eco-friendly "Charlotte" camisole made out of a soft modal and bamboo fabric that wicks away moisture - a thoughtful touch, because you might break into a sweat once you realize you've maxed out your credit cards on Manolos. ]]>

Maxi Dress or Muumuu?

(Simon) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:57:00 +0000

tunics (are they long shirts? short dresses? maternity tops?). Mini dresses are also popular, as long as the wind doesn't blow and you don't have to sit down. At the other extreme is the maxi dress, the definition of which seems to be "a loose-fitting warm-weather dress that comes down to your ankles." Kind of like a muumuu, but less Hawaiian. The one shown here is by Diane von Furstenberg.]]>

Michael Kors Trench Coats

(Simon) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:56:00 +0000

Michael Kors trench coat. Available in many different styles and colors - including yellow, this season's "must-have" color - they'll shield you from Mother Nature without breaking the bank. More trench coats for men and women.]]>

BustFree Strapless Backless Bras

(Simon) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:00:00 +0000

Bustin' Loose? We think that should be the theme song for these BustFree non-bras. We can't really figure them out. They're padded cups that are made of some special material, so that they stay on and provide all the support you need, without any straps, hooks, tape, or adhesive. It sounds way too good to be true. If anyone reading this has had any experience with BustFree products, please tell us about it.]]>

Men's Gingham Shirts for Spring

(Simon) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:20:00 +0000

The (New) Laws of Casual Style. We don't agree with all their "laws," but we're definitely pro-gingham (in almost any color), especially in the spring. Gingham oxford shirts look just as good with suits they do with jeans or khakis, everyone from L.L.Bean to Ben Sherman to the Gap makes them, and you can get them for less than $30. See all gingham apparel.]]>

Mary L. Couture Gowns for Prom

(Simon) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:31:00 +0000

prom dresses. We did a little research on prom dress trends this year, and it seems like just about anything goes - long or short, solids or prints, strapless or halters - as long as the dress is G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S (as Fergie would say). If we were still 16-going-on-30 and shopping for prom dresses, we'd choose one of these red-carpet-worthy Mary L. Couture gowns. Many of them are made from jersey fabric, which means they're easy to move around in.]]>

Cosabella Lingerie

(Simon) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:13:00 +0000

Cosabella lingerie is both comfortable and colorful. Taking its name from the Italian word for "pretty thing," Cosabella makes a variety of bras, panties, camisoles, thongs, and chemises that are sexy enough for special occasions yet still comfortable and practical enough for everyday wear. Shop for lingerie by style, brand, and price.]]>

The Slanket

(Simon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:04:00 +0000

Slanket, a gigantic fleece blanket with sleeves. Yes, sleeves. So you can work on your laptop, reach for the remote, or eat a pint of ice cream without your arms getting cold. The sleeves are large and loose, so you don't feel like you're wearing a straightjacket. The Slanket is machine washable and comes in lots of colors, in both adult and kiddie sizes. More fleece blankets.]]>

Ginch Gonch Underwear

(Simon) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:15:00 +0000

Ginch Gonch, a Canadian company that has launched a "fun protest against boring black and grey underwear." They call it "get lucky, feel lucky underwear." We call it hilarious. And we wonder how many straight-laced Brooks Brothers guys have this kind of party going on in their pants. Shown here is the "Crotch Rockets" sports brief. If that doesn't, um, get your motor running, Ginch Gonch also makes low rise briefs and jock straps, in "Bull Rider," "Feathers of Fire," "Banana Monkey," and other designs.]]>

Apple Bottoms Jeans

(Simon) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:49:00 +0000

Apple Bottoms jeans celebrate the natural curves of a woman's body, whether she's Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, or Gala. Says Nelly: "It was always about the fit. Now, we have studied all y'all different shapes and sizes... of every origin, race, color, and make up... check em out."]]>