Top 10 LEAST Essential Things pt.1

So now we are going to have some super duper snob-type fun and post our LEAST essential items ever, for all time to us. We really don't need these things, and for the most part, would rather other people not need them, also. they are for LOSERS, you see. You will not have a job, or a life, and go to hell, if you are a part of or have anything to do with these demon articles.

allison's least essential:

bluetooth headset

ed hardy

walmart

queen bee accessories

Kieran's 10 Essentials

allison: do you have anything to say about this collection of items, Kieran?

kieran: it's subject to debate. I'm busy looking at dudesnudes, leave me alone.

what we talk about when we talk about love,

by raymond carver

kiehl's

Allison's 10 Essentials

jeggings

husqvarna sewing machine

maker's mark whiskey

Ten Essentials

My friend directed me to a feature on GQ called "10 Essentials". It's basically just a bunch of taste-maker stylish-type-men letting you know what they are like, into, man. LOTS of men. Like, John Varvatos, Rag and Bone, the creative director of APC, Kanye West (blech), Mark Ronson. I can't really talk...on a daily basis I have a screaming fit over something I see somewhere that makes me crazed with desire. And then all day I'm like, "LET ME TELL YOU about THIS THING" until people want to choke me because they are like, "listen, I already know about this because you facebook'd it like an hour ago, plus the homeless man on the street just told me to tell you to shut up about it". Anywhoozles, so Kieran and I are going to make our top ten essentials, for fun, and to try to make ourselves feel really fun and special, and then post them.

Rodarte for Target: Will you care?

I have NOT cared lately about any of the Target collaborations. They have consistently disappointed me to the point where I have stopped paying attention to new ones. I think the last one I liked a piece out of was Erin Fetherston (ugh) because the designs were cute, and proportional. What always seems to be the problem for me is that it seems like the designer wants to do something a little too edgy and ends up with a big fat FAIL. For this one, I like certain parts of it and am grossed out by others.

This is not the best. I feel like leopard print is okay, but maybe not as a dress, and maybe not my most favorite animal print right now. I don't think this will sell. There is also a sequined gray leopard print dress.

I kind of like the idea of this denim jacket, but don't think it would look good on. I do like these tulle skirts but...do you see the weird things on her arms? That is a "tulle bow shirt". WHAT? I would rather not wear this option. I love sheer things, especially if they are lycra...but that is strange.

I think this look is more successful, but I still don't like the heinous gray leopard print bow. The dress is pretty though, and I like these lace cardigans.

Again, hate the belt. I'm liking the sweater, and these knee-highs. They are called "cut out knee highs". Whatever. I like the tan and peach combination, and they are only ten bucks. Also, can we talk about these sunglasses? I'm not really sure what they are going for here...they just remind me of the remake of Willy Wonka. I guess they are goth/Tim Burton/mod or something? I'm not sure who was in charge of this photo shoot but when you want to make your clothing look young and punk or whatever you should probably not hire a model who looks forty and try to fix it by putting a streak of red in her hair.

Work Wear Done Right

Women's wool jacket

Filson is the most underrated of all the outdoor/workwear companies out there. Maybe it's the Seattle spirit of underdog, but while Pendleton does all the high-falutin' designer collab stuff and gets all the spotlight, Filson is quiet, and wonderful. The Field House has been the first place I've noticed with at least a few Filson items, like the bags and wool socks. This company is basic and durable, it's for those of us who cannot wear a wool plaid shirt ANY MORE (thanks college kids who listen to Vampire Weekend!) I think this should be their new slogan. "When the sight of red plaid makes you want to vomit, wear Filson." Their factory is in Sodo, check em' out!

Filson Online Store

Seattle Winter Uniform

There is nothing really WRONG with the fact that every woman in Seattle is wearing this outfit right now as we speak. I mean, yes, it's been storming and there aren't many options when there are huge puddles everywhere and you don't really want to go out in anything, much less try to be all FASHION and such. But it has really gotten to a point where every 1/3 girls who walks by my apartment in Capitol Hill is wearing a very close variety of this outfit. Maybe the coat is actually Tulle rather than GAP, or the boots are Frye's, or the hat is...cream colored. I can't believe people are still wearing these hats. All I'm saying is let's try to be more creative during these harsh winter times, people.