Accessories

Bagging it up, part II: Carrying the Essentials + a Maxwell Scott review and giveaway!

August 15, 2011

So you might remember a previous article where I showed you the current bags in my rotation which I use to carry my ten essentials. I mentioned Maxwell Scott as one of the newer bags I acquired in a previous post, and after spending a few months with it, I’m happy to talk a little more about it today (oh, and give it away. Keep reading).

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Shop Bonobos, get 20% off, just for being an EG reader!

July 27, 2011

So I was talking to my friends at Bonobos recently, and I must’ve wooed them with my sweet talk and overly good looks, because at the end of the conversation they were all like, “Dude, let’s hook your readerz up with 20% off at bonobos.com!”

And you know I was all like, “Hellz yea, fo sho, dawgz!!!1!111!1″

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The winner of the EG + Ratio Clothing Giveaway is…

July 25, 2011

Last week, 60 of you entered our joint giveaway with Ratio Clothing for a custom dress shirt. Eric and I fielded all your answers and many of you had some great ones! It was very hard deciding the winner.

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Bagging it up: Carrying the ten essentials

May 2, 2011

When I’m out and about, I don’t like carrying much. Having to haul stuff is so burdensome, so I make sure whatever I do have is completely necessary and can fit in my pockets. If for some reason I must carry more than I can hold, I take one of my bags along with me. A messenger is my shape of choice. It’s utilitarian, and not pursey or womanly at all; it can carry a good amount, but at the same time, isn’t too huge.

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The Evolution of Fashion (or, why classic style is the best style)

April 28, 2011

If you’ve been reading this site for any length of time, you’ll know I’m a bit anti-fashion, meaning I’m against going 100% trendy, or following trends to the letter because, well, they pass. To be more accurate, fashion trends (re)cycle every 20 years or so. Have you noticed?

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