Retail Therapy 084: Grandmas, Coquettes, and Carry-Ons
A Round-up of the Latest Aesthetics Plus Packing, Shopping, & Martinis (duh)
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It’s packing, it’s shopping, it’s martinis, it’s Retail Therapy.
Shopping & Packing, Packing & Shopping
The Retail Boys are officially headed out on summer vacation during the back half of August. With Randy headed to Tokyo, Will to Italy, and me to Spain, we had to get down to business and discuss some of our still-outstanding needs.
I’m personally desperate for a new bag that I can use as my “personal item,” specifically one that can carry shoes and that slides on the handle of my luggage. I’ve ordered variations from Lo & Sons and BagSmart. Reviews coming soon. Speaking of bags, I also need some type of shoulder bag for strolling around España, as pick pockets will apparently snatch anything in your back pockets. For that, I’ve ordered options from Master-Piece (1, 2, 3) and Paul Smith. Lastly, I’m considering adding a film camera to the arsenal. After getting some recommendations from a coworker, I’m leaning heavily towards an Olympus Trip 35. TBD on whether or not I actually make this happen.
Meanwhile, Will waited too long and struck out on a couple of ALD sale items that would’ve made it on his trip, but the Ripa Ripa swim trunks he added to his wishlist a few weeks back have reached imminent cop status.
P.S. We will be sending out post-trip digests when we return from holiday.
Aesthetic Round-Up
It’d been a while since we caught up on the latest aesthetics making their rounds on the web, getting their fifteen minutes. We covered the following:
While we won’t be turning any of our rooms into an under-the-sea Spongebob paradise, Charli did say on Mean Girls that we’d be all coquette-ish in our pictures with the flash on, so maybe that one will be here for a minute.
Articles of Interest
New Stóffa lookbook — Link
Chicago Bears Head Coach got hot — Link
Dope Resort Wellness Programs — Link
Will & Randy bought a record player — Link
Dirty martini receipts — Link
$5000 robotic Arc’teryx pants — Link
Of course, we closed things out with our wishlists and imminent cops.
For 2024, we’ve hit the reset button on our wishlists and made them a bit more digestible for the year ahead. To access the complete version of our 2022 and 2023 wishlists, look no further than our final Listener Digest of 2022 and our final Listener Digest of 2023.
Will’s Wishlist (2024)
RRL Officer Khakis ($241.50 on sale) — Link
Abercrombie Workwear Pants ($68) — Link
Nike ACG Russet Moc ($100) — Link
Soho Home Nadine Rug ($1,016) — Link
Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. Eau de Cologne ($150) — Link
Drake’s Swim Shorts ($145 on sale) — Link
Dark Brown Belgians ($675) — Link
LL Bean Field Coat (price unknown) — Link
A&F All Day Shorts ($60) — Link
Vintage Duck Camo Pants ($225) — Link
Boy Smells x Kacey Musgraves Deeper Well Candle ($56) — Link
Kavu Organic Strapcap ($40) — Link
Predator Mundial 2024 ($120) — Link
Every Other Thursday Hat ($44) — Link
Kermit Oak Foldable Chair ($300) — Link
Block Crochet Knit S/S Shirt Navy ($450) — Link
Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour NRG ($190) — Link
Vintage Patagonia Stand-Up Shorts on eBay ($25-$60)
Drake’s Soleil Graphic Tee ($145) — Link
We Are Rewind Cassette Player ($159) — Link
Drake’s Olive Seersucker Games Suit ($1,790) — Link
Will’s Note: Please send me any reasonably priced alternatives you have for this as I’d love to buy a new suit in this style before August! Thanks!
Adidas x SNS Predator Mundial ($130) — Link
Frame Crewneck Cashmere Sweater ($498) — Link
New: Aimé Leon Dore Tassel Loafer ($350) — Link
Barrett’s Wishlist (2024)
Margaret Howell Fireman Trousers ($495 Retail / $371.25 Sale) — Link
Vass Shoes Black Leather Cap Toe Oxfords (€417) — Link
Uniqlo Down Parkas ($40-$150) — Link
Montblanc Meisterstück Stainless Steel & Black Onyx Cufflinks ($280) — Link
Second/Layer Pico Blazer & Trousers ($340 on sale) — Link
Lululemon Soft Jersey Short 5” ($68) — Link
Abercrombie & Fitch “Handcrafted” 3-Button Polo ($90 on sale for $72) — Link
Bode x Nike Sneakers ($150) — Link
JJJJound Sambas ($250) — Link
Post O’Alls x Bagsinprogress Beach Bag — Link
Toga x PORTER Nylon Backpack ($1,135) — Link
Sacai x Carhartt WIP Cotton-Canvas Shorts ($470) — Link
Guest in Residence “Breezy” Sweater ($395) — Link
Noah Slouchy Sock ($22) — Link
Garrett Leight “Webster” Sunglasses ($249) — Link
Buzz Rickson Type CWU-9/P 1960’S Jacket Liner ($355) — Link
Prada Woven Shopping Tote ($2,050) — Link
(Madewell ($80.50) — Link)
Buck Mason Seeded Natural Herringbone Short ($128) — Link
Timex Q 1978 Watch ($179) — Link
Gap’s Linen Collection — Link (Imminent Cops linked below)
Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress ($1499) — Link
Vinny’s Fisherman Sandals ($320) — Link
New: Abercrombie & Fitch University of Texas Crewneck ($90) — Link
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