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More than eight years ago I first wrote about how to make clothes last longer. Our family was full on into our suddenly frugal years. We were cutting costs and trying to stretch our dollars further. It was around that time that I came to embrace this notion of getting value for the long term. For example, buying clothes and other items from companies that stand behind their products. This led to our embracing products with lifetime guarantees. Plus, these kinds of items with a warranty tended to last longer anyway. This includes clothing. For example, I’ve written about the...

Amazon Dress (On sale!) / Sandals (On sale!) / Bag / Sunglasses Hello! I’ve been a little MIA for the last few days because… My brothers and I threw my dad a surprise retirement party at Villa Mosconi in NYC! This was months in the making, and it went so well. (Though I actually nearly threw up from the nerves day-of, haha.) Our entire family—immediate and extended—was there, and so were some of his close friends from his 35 years on Wall Street. Everyone did so much to help pull it off, and I’m just so, so grateful. I’ll post photos...

Amazon Dress (On sale!) / Sandals (On sale!) / Bag / Sunglasses Hello! I’ve been a little MIA for the last few days because… My brothers and I threw my dad a surprise retirement party at Villa Mosconi in NYC! This was months in the making, and it went so well. (Though I actually nearly threw up from the nerves day-of, haha.) Our entire family—immediate and extended—was there, and so were some of his close friends from his 35 years on Wall Street. Everyone did so much to help pull it off, and I’m just so, so grateful. I’ll post photos...

There’s a time and a place for crisp white box-fresh Adidas Stan Smiths or Air Jordan Mid 1s with slick contrasting leather overlays. Neither the trail nor the racetrack is one of them. Serious and novice runners alike require sneakers with arch, ankle, and heel support; ample toe room; cushioning and grip; and the ability to withstand various weather conditions and terrains. And because you’re here, we already know you want them to look good too.The Saucony 3D G.R.I.D. Hurricane sneakers meet these criteria in style, coalescing high-performance technology with retro street style aesthetics. A severely underrated and overlooked brand,...

REI Outlet is currently offering up to 50% off new markdowns with hundreds of top brands. Prices are as marked. During this sale you can find deals on Patagonia, HOKA, Marmot, The North Face, Merrell, and many more. Customers receive free delivery on orders of $50 or more. One of the most notable items from this sale is the men’s Patagonia Better Sweater Shirt Jacket that’s currently marked down to $119. For comparison, it’s regularly priced at $159. This shirt jacket is very on-trend for the fall season and pairs nicely with chino pants, khakis, jeans, and more. It’s also...