J.Crew Slub Cotton Henley Review

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Labor Day has come and passed, marking the unofficial end of summer. With that comes the start of the snarky comment "don't you know you can't wear white after Labor Day?" Thanks Brittany, we get it.

In order to quell Brittany's sass we have collected a few items that aren't technically white, but close so you can yell at Brittany "It's not technically white Brit, so back off I look good!" To kick us off, an oatmeal colored slub cotton henley from J.crew. This will be a Fall standard as a stand alone top or in a layer scheme. Pair with browns and black and greens and blues, and most other colors because it's oatmeal, but can basically function as white, Brittany.

Available on factory.jcrew.com for $19

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Adidas NMD Pink Five Panel Hat Review

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They say real men wear pink, and apparently Fridays have become hat days on WIAG. This Adidas NMD pink hat will top off this "from the feet up" streetwear selection week. The 5-panel is super comfy and stays on your head better than the classic "dad" hats, and is great for those who bike and wear helmets, as the brim sits low enough to accommodate most standard noggin protectors. Outside of it's functionality, this hat is different (think about the last time you saw a guy in a pink hat). If you have the confidence to pull this off, you deserve to wear it and wear it well. This goes with everything else from this week and can be added to any light or dark ensemble as a small statement piece. 

Available on Adidas.com for $14

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Levi's Trucker Jacket (StoneBridge Wash) Review

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The jean jacket is a layer that you may not need now, but will come in handy in the next few weeks as the 90 degree days start to dissipate. The Levi's Trucker Jacket is a Fall staple, and one that should be in your closet. Paired with a plain or graphic t-shirt, a henley, a button down, even more denim, cotton chinos, shorts, you name it, this jacket can go with almost anything casual. So channel your inner, more hipster, James Dean and grab one of these and toss it on the next time you go to a bonfire or out to drinks when the Fall crisp starts to rear it's head.

Available on Levis.com for $90

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SaturdaysNYC White Orchid T-shirt Review

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This kind of block graphic T-shirt has been growing in popularity for a while now. This "California desert hipster" look as we call it has been making it's way around the country at a very fast pace, with supreme, Gucci, and Louis-V hopping on the style train. The good news is, you don't have to pay $130 for a t-shirt. While $48 is still a bit steep, this one is worth it. The orchid graphic is different and a good size, with nothing extra on the back. It's clean and simple. It will go well with black, green, or maroon pants, jeans, shorts, and what ever sneaker you want. Snag it and pair it with your other summer staples.

Available on SaturdaysNYC.com for $48

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DSTLD Men's Skinny Selvedge Chino Pants in Charcoal Review

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We've reviewed these before in the goods, but DSTLD has come out with another color: charcoal, and they look awesome. These paired with the Nike Huaraches we posted yesterday look killer together. These selvedge chinos are a little thicker than your cheap J.crew, or Banana chinos, but they will last longer. Just be sure to order a pair you can cuff at the bottom to show of the selvedge detail, that's the crucial selling point in these. That self-edged fabric flair is the tall tale sign of quality for pants, so show the people "in the know" that you're in the club too.

Available on DSTLD.com for $95

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Nike Air Huarache Drift SE Review

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This week's theme is curb appeal, aka streetwear attire. SO it kick it off, lets go with an old staple: Nike Huaraches. While Nike Huarache's have been around since '91, they haven'y always looked like this. With an original inspiration from South American sandals and waterski boots, this once game-changing running shoe is now a street icon. The Huarache goes with pretty much all of your casual clothes and can be rocked on a weekday night out, or a weekend out and about. The cred is real, and this shoe looks real good. Pair with jeans, black, green, or maroon chinos, heck wear 'em with shorts and no shows, it all looks dope.

Available on Nike.com for $130

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Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero Review

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While this isn't what we would suggest you wear in the city, or to your local bar (unless you've already achieved that kind of outdoorsy dad status) this hat is pretty perfect for the rainy days on the trail. No one carries an umbrella while hiking, it's simply impractical, but then how do you keep your face mildly dry during a dirt trail downpour? This Seattle Sombrero is not only awesomely named, it is one of the highest reviewed rain and sun shelter dome-pieces on the market making it our top choice for those who say "screw it" to rain delays. So if you are going camping for a few days or just trail running on a day with 55% chance of showers, this hat is definitely worth packing.

Available on Huckberry.com for $60

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Everlane's The City Jacket

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Probably the most important piece of your rainy day get up. The city jacket from Everlane is made of 100% polyester, which is water resistant but that also means it's not very moisture wicking, so whiel this jacket doesn't breathe a whole lot, it does keep you dry. The hood and the zipper flap reduce the need for an umbrella if you don't feel like carrying one, and the wrist straps help keep your long sleeve from peaking out beyond the coat and your cuffs dry. Everlane is known to keep the price down, and this jacket is no different, as similar jackets from others manufactures sit in the $110-$280 range. 

Available on Everlane.com for $88

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Mission Workshop's The Division Chinos

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If it's going to be raining, warmer than 76 degrees outside, and you are going to be out in it, a stretchy pair of pants the breathe and are water repellant is exactly what you need. The good news is Mission Workshop has designed, and makes, just that in its Division chinos. 4-way stretch, an extra zip pocket, and made in the U.S., these are perfect pant for getting around town when the sky seems to be leaking. 

Available on missionworkshop.com for $225

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Hunter Boots Men's Short Rain Boots

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Hunter Boots are a classic piece of British hunting apparel. In fact, these are so British that they are the official hunting apparel of the Queen herself (along with the Duke of Edinburgh). These are for those who care about the classics, about quality, and about keeping their feet dry. These short rain boots, are the more practical version of the full-length (tall) galoshes, and while these aren't what you'll see during the last season of The Crown, they still have the iconic red, white, and black Hunter Logo, and carry the same amount of impact.

Available on HunterBoots.com for $145

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Totes Stick Umbrella

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A stick umbrella is the proper name for the longer, more classic-looking umbrella with a curved handle. Many companies make these, and many are in the $300-$5000 range, boasting elegant wood choices and extremely valuable metal details. This totes stick umbrella doesn't have any fancy parts but it does work, and it does look better than your run-of-the-mill collapsible umbrella. This umbrella has the necessary metal tip to allow you walk with it like a cane if you so desire, and has the classically designed hook handle so you can hang it up or drape it on your arm. If you want to elevate the look without the price tag this is the one for you.

Available on totes.com for $20

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United By Blue Log Cabin Out-of-Doors Candle (8.5 oz)

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We know this isn't exactly in the "decor" theme this week, but the nose notices just as much as the eyes do, so were putting in this week.

Usually the indoors are a place to relax and keep the outside, out. But sometimes we want parts of the outside in, like the smell of a log cabin in late Fall. Enter this hand-poured, Philadelphia-made, environmentally responsible candle from United By Blue. Not only does this candle smell better than it looks, it is made with GMO-free soy wax, and a cotton wick, meaning it burns clean and has little impact on the environment. The only thing bad about this candle is we wish it came in a bigger size.

Available on UnitedByBlue.com for $30

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Watson Arch Lamp in Brass

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If you have a living space with limited side table or coffee table space, then an arch lamp like this one is a game changer. Not only is is a unique lighting fixture that adds to a more mature and sophisticated aesthetic, it frees up space on your counter, tables, and shelves for other things, like books, glasses, and decorative pieces. With this lamp we suggest using it as more mood lighting than task lighting and using an Edison bulb to make it really look antique.

Available on Houzz.com for $144

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Seeber Bronze Leisure Reading Sculpture

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This little bronze statue is definitely a little odd, but can say a lot about its owner. This leisure reader statue is a great side piece to a book shelf, side table, or mantle to hold up books or just use as an accent piece. The fact that you chose to display a figure in the act of reading shows you yourself are into one of the oldest methods of entertainment and learning. Make your home seem like one of a scholar with this little bronze guy. Now all you need are some books and the ability to read.

Available on wayfair.com for $38

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Antique Brass and Leather Binoculars

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Everyone loves a good travel story, or someone who is well-travelled. Binoculars are a classic symbol of old travel tails, and their presence in your apartment or house serves as a small hint of how much you value adventure. What's even better is that they actually work, so while they appear novel, they do have function, Whether or not you use them, is up to you.

Available on Houzz.com for $65

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Urban Outfitters Brina 10 inch Floor Planer

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A person who has plants that stay alive is someone who can take care of themselves, or at least that what it seems like to those visiting. This planter is great for spaces that don't have a lot of windowsill space or outdoor spaces. It brings your plants off the floor and into view without taking up valuable side table space. Its simple design will fit in almost any aesthetic, and bring an element of green into your living space that makes it feel a bit more mature, and homey.

Available on UrbanOutfitters.com for $99

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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Review

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Let's end this week on a fun note. This book has gotten a lot of hype this year due to the movie adaptation that came out in the spring. Like many other book to movie adaptations, the book is way better than the film. So if you saw the film, and want to read the book, prepare for a slightly different weave to this nerdy, fun, cheer-on-the-protagonist, popcorn tale. This book was a super quick read, as Ernest Cline does a great job of ending chapters with cliff hangers and planning a story out to entice you throughout its various stages. If you are looking for a fun book to read on the beach or to mentally break from your long days of analytical work, then I suggest this great ride through his not-so-out-of-reach VR world.

Available on barnesandnoble.com for $11

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The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferris Review

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For the entrepreneurs out there, the 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferris is the small business/side hustle starter guide to put you on the path to productivity and follow through. This book is loaded with strategies and process that give you the best chance of success when going out on your own. From batching tasks to automation, and outsourcing strategies, this short book is a mini master class in starting and scaling quickly.

Available on Amazon.com for $15

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The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Review

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A great book for anyone who tends to take adversity poorly, The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a great example laden compilation of stories showcasing stoic philosophy in practice through out the history of human culture. The book challenges the reader to hold steadfast throughout their own personal challenges and use each failure, shortcoming, and roadblock as their true path to achieving goals and accomplishing eventual success.

Available on barnesandnoble.com for $25

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson Review

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If you are a little stuck, in the "I'm not sure what I'm doing with my life" stage, or probably most applicable, thinking "I have a great job and make good money and I'm still not happy" this book is your new bible. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson is an abrasive, in-your-face, funny, tome chalk-full of realizations and stop-complaining motivational messaging disguised as an anti-self-help book. Mark is the kick in the ass needed to really prioritize the things you truly want, a forceful reminder to not sweat the small stuff in order to only allow the things that really matter to hold weight in your life.

Available on Amazon.com for $15

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