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thisfits · 4 years ago

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Todd Snyder Extra 30% Off Sale Picks—Sanders, Corgi, Harris Tweed and more

Extra 30% off sale merchandise with code SALE30. ALL SALES FINAL, so no returns or exchanges.

I’ll be honest: I genuinely enjoyed browsing through Todd Snyder’s sale section to find picks for this post. Todd Snyder’s designs and collaborations with other brands hit a sweet spot of accessible, cool and tasteful. Even better, the laid-back vibe fits perfectly with how I’ve been living and dressing in 2020. These are pieces I’d wear now and well into the new year.

A word of caution: during this promotion, everything in the Todd Snyder sale section is final sale, meaning they’re non-returnable. If you’re unsure about sizing, I suggest sticking to accessories or “one size” items (like socks). You can also sit out this sale: it’s likely the “final sale” restriction will be lifted later, though merchandise may be at a higher price or sold out.

If prices are still a little high for you, or if you’re in the “sit this one out” crowd, I’ve got something new for you: I’ve set up a separate page with all my picks from this sale. There are also a few picks that didn’t make it into this post; just things that caught my fancy. For any items you’re interested in, you can set up an email “Sale Alert” for price drops. You’ll be sent an email digest of your picks that you can reference later (say, for after “final sale” is lifted), and also have the option to opt-in to the This Fits newsletter.

Click here to see my Todd Snyder Sale Picks and set Sale Alerts.

On to the picks.

Harris Tweed Varsity Jacket in Olive

Uh, how’d I miss this? A Harrington-style jacket with the signature stand-up collar (lined in a thick wide-wale cord, no less), two-way front zipper, and obviously a Harris Tweed shell. Should work well with basically any fall/winter pants—wool flannels, denim, five pocket cords. Todd Snyder’s does outerwear so well.

BUY: Harris Tweed Varsity Jacket in Blue ($349.30, from $648)

Harris Tweed Varsity Jacket in Olive

Same as above, but in olive. Hard to choose between both, honestly.

BUY: Harris Tweed Varsity Jacket in Olive ($349.30, from $648)

Balmacaan Coat in Brown Italian Donegal Twill

Todd Snyder and outwear, amirite? I hear Balmacaans are having a moment, no doubt due to their versatility. While you could wear this with a tailored jacket, the raglan sleeves and single-breasted front work well with more casual outfits. The donegal speckles add some visual interest without being loud, and you can pop the collar for a bit of drama. Also in the sale section are a ridiculously over-the-top merino shearling version, and a beige Gore-Tex “Made in Japan” Balmacaan from Nanamica.

BUY: Balmacaan Coat in Brown Italian Donegal Twill ($559.30, from $998)

BUY: Wool Cruiser Jacket in Olive ($279.30, from $598)

Sanders Chelsea Boots in Snuff Suede

Love these. Handmade in Northamptonshire, England with Italian suede uppers and a comfy rubber crepe sole. Snuff suede is probably the most versatile color, but I’m personally drawn to the black suede. Also available in waxy oiled suede.

BUY: Sanders Chelsea Boots in Snuff Suede ($209.30, from $395)

Sanders Plain Vamp Gibson Shoe

Kinda ugly? Sure.

I still like them. Just the thing to wear with a relaxed, workwear/military-inspired outfit.

BUY: Sanders Plain Vamp Gibson Shoe ($139.30, from $285)

Slim Fit Japanese Stretch Selvedge Jean

Confession: through the pandemic lockdowns, my most-worn pants have been stretch denim. Comfy while still a step up from sweats for WFH, accommodating to fluctuating waistlines, and versatile enough to shoot hoops with my kids during breaks. Various washes of these Japanese stretch selvedge jeans are the top-selling items in Todd Snyder’s sale section, and they’re averaging nearly five stars after 150 reviews. In fact, the #1 and #2 top-selling items right now are the slim fit in medium wash and straight fit in indigo rinse.

BUY: Slim Fit Japanese Stretch Selvedge Jean ($97.30, from $198)

Todd Snyder + Champion Heavyweight Short Sleeve Sweatshirt

My favorite pandemic top has been enjoying a lightweight raglan-sleeve knit tee, layered under a chunky cardigan, a leather jacket, or worn on its own. This looks like the perfect heavyweight complement from Todd Snyder’s well-regarded collaboration with Champion.

BUY: Heavyweight Short Sleeve Sweatshirt ($48.30, from $88)

BUY: Double Knit Henley in Oatmeal ($83.30, from $158)

Knit Traveler Suit Pant in Charcoal

I’m sure these will be a controversial pick. But the truth is, I’ve been wearing sweatpants like everyone else. I like the trimmer lines on these, and could see myself wearing it with a navy chunk cardigan for a comfy “security guard” look. Also available in a navy pinstripe that I also like.

BUY: Knit Traveler Suit Pant in Charcoal ($125.30, from $248)

BUY: Joshua Ellis Cashmere Check Scarf ($69.30, from $148)

Corgi “Made in UK” Socks

Options include Irish Donegal wool, fine gauge cashmere, and the indulgent chunky cashmere pictured above.

BUY: Corgi Socks at Todd Snyder

#toddsnyder #menswear #sale

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menswearmusings · 5 years ago

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A Handful of Selections at No Man Walks Alone’s Winter Sale

No Man Walks Alone is running their end-of-season sale, which just dropped to be up to 50% off, and include additional products.

I was looking through them and wanted to highlight just a few that caught my eye in particular.

No Man Walks Alone x Sartoria Carrara tailoring

I particularly like this Abraham Moon tweed check jacket

Rota mocha cotton twill trousers

Begg & Co natural cashmere scarf

James Grose shearling sheepskin jacket (a few years ago, Billy Reid had a very similar jacket, which retailed for $2,500. This is a relative steal)

Dents England cashmere lined with gray tweed back gloves

Doppiaa field jacket

Calabrese double-sided scarf in maroon or navy

Frank Leder heavy moss wool long great coat (this is amazing, and the price is pretty great, considering)

Dopiaa olive covert twill oversize coat (not sure I’d have taken a second look at this except for the incredible look book NMWA did a couple months back. It looks really cool)

Eidos summer-weight wool-silk navy field jacket (a leftover from last season, and a final Eidos product for NMWA)

Read more at Menswear Musings

#doppiaa #menswear #no man walks alone #sale alert #sartoria carrara #winter sale

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olicitysecretsanta · 6 years ago

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The Personal Shopper (Olicity Holiday)

Merry Christmas to @bifelicitys! I am your Secret Olicity Santa. I hope that you enjoy this romantic little story for the holiday!

The Personal Shopper

Felicity Smoak loved this job. Okay, technically, it wasn’t her job-job. It was her side hustle. Everybody she knew had one - an extra means of income - usually independent in nature - that she could use to make money on her off time from being a cyber-security expert at Merlyn Global in Starling City. The money was good, the work was ridiculously easy, and it was helping her to send extra cash to help her mom pay off her home in Vegas. It also helped to keep her busy and totally not thinking about how spending the holidays in a new city could make her feel a little alone. She had moved to town six months prior.

When Felicity first learned that personal shopping was an actual job, she scoffed. The idea that people paid you to shop for them sounded extravagant and, well, lazy. At first, she only purchased and set up computer systems for Luddites, people who either didn’t understand tech or were legitimately afraid of it. But last month, the agency that placed her asked her to branch out into other shopping tasks. This was how she found herself buying Christmas gifts for a very busy, very wealthy CEO. Initially, she had set up his home office and apparently he was so impressed, he asked the agency to hire her for the purchase of a slew of Christmas gifts for his friends of loved ones.

Felicity was surprised when she learned of the request. She had only exchanged a handful of emails and texts with Oliver Queen — that was his name — until that point. Of course, she knew she had good taste, a great intuition about what items were suitable, and perhaps most of all, the resourcefulness to find whatever was the right fit, no matter how difficult, but she certainly didn’t expect him to appreciate that that. But he did.

Since she had become his personal shopper, things with the businessman and Felicity had subtly shifted and there was more of a dialogue taking place between them. The emails were more frequent. There had been…texting. When he liked one of her suggestions, he always responded with text or an enthusiastic emoji. A target with an arrow sticking out of it meant she had nailed it. A goat meant the idea was exceptional. Once he had sent her a heart eyes emoji and then spent three texts explaining that his thumb had slipped and apologizing. That made her chortle for a full five minutes. The idea that a CEO would send her a text with heart eyes in it was hilarious. She had Googled him and knew that he was both handsome and notoriously single. It was best not to get infatuated with that sort of man. Still, Felicity looked forward to their exchanges. Realizing that her holiday duties would be wrapping up soon, she could not help feeling a bit sad.

On this particular Saturday morning, just days away from Christmas, Felicity entered the security code to a penthouse in what she considered the “fancy-schmancy” district of Starling. A green light on the panel signaled success. She turned the handle on a large wooden door and it swung open easily. On the other side, the clean lines, leather upholstery and muted tones of the apartment that screamed “luxurious bachelor pad.” There were a few paintings and a couple of furry pillows on a sofa, but no hint of personal decorations upon first glance. Normally this didn’t bother Felicity, but on this day it struck her that there was no hint of a holiday going on in the place.

Really, Oliver? No cheer? There was no evidence around the place, despite its beautiful furnishings, that he was celebrating Christmas. It was all grey and natural, but lacked color and, well, personality. Why didn’t he have a wreath on the front door or one of those Charlie Brown trees on a side table? It made Felicity shake her head.

The IT specialist/cyber security expert was dressed down today in yoga pants and an oversized green sweater, well aware she wouldn’t see anyone and, more importantly, no one would see her. She removed the messenger bag slung over her shoulder and slipped out of her fluffy winter coat, setting them both on stools by the breakfast bar of the kitchen island. Her boots came off next, leaving her feet covered in a pair of festive Hanukkah socks. Her grandma always kept her flush in themed hosiery. It was their thing.

Felicity had visited this apartment so many times, she had developed rituals. After leaving her footwear resting by the door, she headed to the wall of windows on the far end of the open living space. They showcased Starling City.. She stood near the glass and hugged herself against a slight draught. The brief chill was worth it for the view. It was a cold, but clear day and she could see for miles, even beyond the city.

When her reverie was done, she went to the stove and filled the stainless steel kettle that always rested on the gas burner. Early instructions on working in the empty apartment had encouraged her to make use of the kitchen, as needed. She did so gratefully. After sourcing a tea bag and a mug from the cabinets, she walked to the dining table and approached the laptop and a note that was left for her. The purchases were all made on Oliver’s laptop, which had his banking attached. It was easier that way and Felicity enjoyed working in the space, far from her small apartment and her tiny office at Merlyn Global. She also found it funny that she was tasked to work on a computer she had initially set up for the man.

Felicity had yet to cross paths with the man himself. It seemed that Oliver Queen was always out of town, or at a work event, or some gala. It had become a source of comedy, actually, how they passed without meeting. Consequently, there was always a typed note with instructions, presumably produced and placed on his dining table by his executive assistant. She had nicknamed the note-fairy “Godfrey” (although she was well aware the woman’s name was Louise) and wondered what it was like to be the sort of assistant who had to go to their boss’s apartment to deliver notes. She read an article that said CEOs sometimes had assistants do their packing. Godfrey have to pack for the man? Check the wine stash to see if any bottles were missing? (For the record, Felicity had examined the wine cabinet and even Googled a few of the labels out of curiosity, but she would never help herself to something. That was simply not right.)

Something else was not right today. The note. It was handwritten. A confident print with occasional script flourishes mixed in. Still, a man’s hand.

Dear Felicity,

First, thank you so much for everything you have done over the last months. I have appreciated your expertise more than I can say. You have done such a wonderful job sourcing gifts. It felt at times like you read my mind.

Felicity couldn’t help but smile. She felt appreciated. It had hardly felt like work to find gifts for Oliver Queen’s close friends and family members, but she liked the acknowledgment. That was something she didn’t get at her regular job.

I know that my mother is going to love the arrangement you made for the exhibit at the Starling Museum. Her friends at the garden club will be absolutely livid with jealousy and that will be like a second gift to her.

She nodded. The museum sponsorship had Moira Queen written all over it. Felicity got the idea when she saw a picture of the woman standing in front of a painting in an old issue of Architectural Digest. Did they really have an actual Monet in their actual house? She would have to ask sometime. Yeah, sure.

Dad will really enjoy the new turntable and the box set of Rolling Stones records (and they will make Mom crazy). We might need to think about head phones.

She giggled. It had not been her intention to create friction at the Queen Mansion, but when her research revealed that the retired business leader had been in a Stones cover band in college, it just felt right. Now she imagined Robert Queen strutting around his library like Mick Jagger and it made her extremely happy. The man deserved a little rock and roll in his life.

That amazing bottle of scotch is probably more than my best friend deserves, but it is Christmas. I’m not sure how you found it, but you are quite remarkable. He is going to owe me big time.

The bottle of Macallan for Tommy Merlyn required a bit of horse trading with a liquor dealer in Coast City and thirty minutes of free advice on the topic of secure point of sale systems. It was worth it and she was victorious. Now, she found it rather funny that she had helped arrange a gift for her boss’s son.

The Lieber bag you picked out for Thea is perfect for her collection. Thank you for figuring out which one she wanted.

She wondered if Oliver knew that his baby sister, Thea Queen, was an a-plus operator. As soon as Felicity started digging around to figure out a good gift for the young fashion student, Thea herself reached out and gave her several excellent suggestions and sources for the perfect treat.

All of the other gifts — the Disney package for the Diggles, the wallet for Walter Steele and the treats for the Board, were, again perfect. I am sure that my assistant is going to be very pleased with the cashmere wrap (and a hefty bonus).

Felicity knew that wrap was very, very nice. She just couldn’t imagine Godfrey wearing it. Well, she honestly couldn’t imagine Godfrey, period. And she liked it that way. Some mysteries were best left alone - as long as they weren’t technological.

One the subject of bonuses, please see the envelope (just between us) and accept it with my sincere thanks. You are obviously a clever, observant and nice person. I have enjoyed our messaging back and forth very much during this stressful end of year. You have made me laugh and, well…thank you. O

Felicity blushed a little from the complements and then noticed the aforementioned envelope. She looked inside and her eyes bugged out when she saw the amount. It was too generous.

She pushed away from the table and stood up, feeling the need to pace. She never expected any kind of gesture like this from a client and she didn’t know how to respond. Should she refuse it and risk offending him? Her brain was clouding up with ethical concerns. Finally, she grabbed her phone and found the familiar contact in her messaging program.

FS: You are too generous.

A few moments passed. Then she saw dots pulsing on the screen.

OQ: Not at all. You deserve it. You saved Christmas for me with my family. That means a lot.

FS: I do appreciate it. Thank you.

OQ: Are you headed out of town to visit your Mom for the holidays?

Felicity smiled. It was funny how much information had been shared in both directions while doing this job. Of course, it had been necessary to learn about Oliver in order to pick out appropriate gifts, but revealing information about herself had just happened naturally as they exchanged messages.

FS: No. She is going to Reno with her cousin. It’s a non-stop party with those two through New Years. They wear me out.

Oliver responded with a celebrating emoji and a smiley face.

FS: Are you going to be traveling for business through Christmas?

OQ: No, I actually got back last night.

An alarm bell went off in Felicity’s head at the same time the tea pot whistled. She nearly jumped out of her chair.

FS: You’re here?

OQ: At my parents through lunch. Tonight there’s a Christmas gala for…something. I’ll be by later to get my tux.

Felicity breathed a sigh of relief and headed to pour the water in the cup, phone still in hand.

OQ: Just relax and have that cup of tea.

She stopped and looked around the kitchen.

FS: How did you know I’m making tea at your place? Did you get cameras?

OQ: Creepy. No. I could never something like that past a security expert like you. I do get a notification when the alarm is disabled. Remember? You told me to set that up months ago.

Felicity smirked and submerged the tea bag in the bubbling cup.

FS: Very good. But that doesn’t explain how you know I’m making a cup of tea.

OQ: Every time I come home when you’ve been there, the only trash you leave behind is tea-related.

FS: That’s very observant of you, Mr. Holmes.

OQ: Thank you, Watson.

FS: But maybe the tea drinker is Godfrey.

A laughing emoji was the response.

OQ: That nickname.

FS: Not on-point?

OQ: Eerily accurate. Louise is a gem though.

FS: She must be to go through your unmentionables.

OQ: What???

FS: I read that some CEOs have their assistants pack for them.

OQ: That’s just wrong. I must admit, I do get a lot of help to manage my life, but I would never ask someone to do that.

FS: Good. I didn’t think you would be that kind of boss.

Felicity curled up on the sectional with her cup of tea. A handy throw within arm’s reach was pulled across her lap.

OQ: There was that one time though.

Felicity quirked an eyebrow and sent a similar emoji.

OQ: I had a business trip to Washington, DC and it got extended from two days to five. Louise had underwear and socks delivered to me. New. From Amazon. Totally unsolicited.

FS: So, she never touched your actual drawers then?

OQ: No drawers…of any kind. Ever. Jesus. I do have to make eye contact with her sometimes.

Felicity giggled into her cup and took a sip.

FS: I just realized, I am pulling you away from holiday merrymaking with your family. Decking the halls and such.

OQ: We don’t actually do that. Mother has the staff decorate. This year’s theme is silver and angst.

A chuckle erupted from the blonde.

FS: Don’t you miss putting up your tree?

OQ: Maybe a little. But I travel so much. I’m not around to pitch in anyway.

Felicity felt the conversation mood slipping. Even though she knew she should end it, she didn’t it to be on a sad note.

FS: My mother decorated a tree entirely with tacky earrings one year. That was special.

OQ: Aren’t you Jewish?

FS: My mother likes to decorate. Christian holidays have been appropriated. And she has A LOT of earrings. Another year we made ornaments out of aluminum foil.

OQ: That sounds very special.

FS: We Smoaks are resourceful.

OQ: You are a lot of things, Felicity. Very remarkable.

FS: Thank you for remarking on it. So, you have a gala tonight. What’s it for?

OQ: A worthwhile cause.

FS: You don’t know, do you?

OQ: Nope.

FS: But you’ll still show up looking pretty, right?

Felicity pressed send before she thought about it. She grimaced. That was a much too flippant thing to say to Oliver Queen, her client. She really needed to work on her babbling via text. After a moment or two, there was a response.

It was a blushing emoji.

FS: I think I should probably leave you to your day.

OQ: No problem. I do need to go to brunch. Have a great Saturday. And thank you again.

The end of Oliver’s text was filled with all manner of silly emojis. A snowman. Eyeballs. A scarf. A unicorn.

What a nice man, she thought. And a generous one - to friends, family, and colleagues.

Suddenly, Felicity wanted to do something nice for Oliver Queen. Maybe it was crazy, but she would try. She just didn’t have a lot of time.

>>—>

It was mid-afternoon when Oliver emerged from the elevator to the penthouse floor of his building carrying a sack of leftovers from his parents’ house. The housekeeper, Raisa, never let him leave empty-handed. He probably would have come home a little later, but he was intrigued. His security system had been disengaged two hours earlier with the code he had provided to Felicity Smoak and it had not been reset. Curiosity pulled at him and he was just a little worried that she might not be okay.

He had left the note and check early that morning, wanting to be sure she had a nice holiday and knew how much she was appreciated, but as the day had worn on with activities at the mansion, he had really only been thinking of her and their texts.

As soon as he crossed the threshold, Oliver was struck by the smell of cinnamon and pine. Over near the window, he caught sight of her - a petite blonde with her back to him, reaching up to put a paper snowflake on a sizable Christmas tree. She was adorable from the back, her pony tail swishing back and forth. And when she lifted her arms, the sweater she was wearing revealed a rather tantalizing yoga pant situation. He had Googled her months ago when he decided to give her access to his home, so he knew how attractive she was, on top of being an exceptionally gifted tech genius. It still burned him that Merlyn had hired her before she was on QC’s radar. But maybe things worked out the way they were supposed to.

Rather than startle her, he just stood and marveled at the room. There were boughs of holly and sprigs of greenery placed carefully around the room. Candles (the battery-operated ones that looked pretty authentic from a distance) flickered on tables. She had obviously worked fast. His apartment looked like an actual home today - not just an extension of his office or a hotel suite. He wanted to smile, but guarded his features, waiting for the woman to turn to face him.

When she did, she took his breath away, just a little. Her glasses had slipped down her nose and she gasped at his sudden appearance.

“Oliver. I mean, Mister Queen. I’m…” Felicity grimaced, suddenly realizing that this spontaneous idea might not be welcome and she had majorly overstepped. Perhaps the man didn’t want all of this holiday nonsense cluttering up his streamlined existence.

He liked her voice. It was feminine and he wanted to hear more of it.

“You’ve been busy,” he deadpanned.

“I just thought,” Felicity stammered as she moved to collect the paper snowflakes she was cutting at the dining table, “you might enjoy some cheer in your home. I am so sorry I intruded. I can come back later when you aren’t home and clear it away.” She wasn’t making eye contact now.

“Felicity,” Oliver sighed her name for the first time. It felt nice on his lips. “Felicity,” he repeated, finally causing her to stop and look at him. “You will do no such thing.”

“No?”

“This is the absolute best present I have gotten in a long time,” he spoke warmly and approached her at the table.

She bit her lip and looked away, her fingers worrying at a snowflake so much that it was becoming confetti on the floor.

“It wasn’t a big deal, I…”

“I don’t mean mean the decorations. I mean you,” he stepped closer to her and touched her elbow gently. Felicity looked up at him, breathless. He really was a looker, as her grandma would say. She swallowed hard and swore not to say anything ridiculous for as long as possible.

Oliver got lost in her blue eyes and stopped speaking, then suddenly realized what he had just said. It sounded kind of overbearing. “Not…not that you’re my present,” he actually stammered. “I mean, your friendship. Meeting you has been such an unexpected gift these last months. Do you understand?” Oliver’s voice was barely a whisper as he studied her face for a response.

The blonde had to escape his intense gaze, so she looked down at her Hanukkah socks and flexed her toes. Oh geez, she was wearing crazy socks in front of this beautiful man. It suddenly occurred to her that he didn’t care. Felicity blinked and a smile erupted across her sweet face. “Well, technically, we haven’t met yet.”

“Holy shit, you’re right.” The tall man threw his head back with a chuckle. Then he gathered himself as he would before a business meeting. He stepped back and bowed his head slightly.

“Hello. My name is Oliver,” He stalled, then, to make it clear that he was not his father. “Oliver Queen. I am an over-scheduled businessman who is completely reliant on other people to do basically everything for him.” He offered his hand to her, quite formally.

Felicity stood a little straighter and reached out to meet his hand with hers. “Hello. I’m Felicity Smoak MIT Class of Oh-Nine and I am occasionally nosey and completely inappropriate.”

“It’s a pleasure to finally meet you, Felicity.”

“Oliver.” She said his name and it sounded sweet to his ears. She grinned afterwards because she liked the sound of it too.

“Felicity, if you aren’t busy tonight, could you stay and help me decorate this tree? Have dinner?”

“Sure. But you have a thing. A gala thing tonight.” She tried not to look disappointed.

Oliver thought about the situation for a moment and then pulled his phone out of his pocket. His expression encouraged her to wait while he attended to something. He drafted a text and hit send. Then he waited.

“I like your socks,” he said idly. He liked everything about Felicity Smoak, actually, but it was a little early to share that.

“Thank you,” she brightened. “A present from my grandma.”

“Have I mentioned how extraordinary you are, Felicity Smoak?”

“Not in the past ninety seconds.”

There was then a ping on Oliver’s phone. He looked down at the screen and grinned. He sent another text back. There was a reply. And then another exchange. When it all ended, Oliver breathed a cleansing breath and looked more relaxed.

“What is it? What just happened?” Felicity couldn’t contain her curiosity any longer.

Oliver turned the phone to show her the conversation. Felicity moved closer and leaned in to read the screen.

OQ: I need you to do the gala thing tonight in my place.

TMerlyn: What’s it for?

OQ: A worthy cause.

TMerlyn: You always say that.

OQ: it’s always true.

TMerlyn: Why me? Or should I say, why not you?

OQ: I am decorating my apartment tonight with my new friend. And you owe me.

TMerlyn: Thank God, you old hermit. Is she pretty? Does she have a friend. Hey, how do I owe you?

OQ: You will when you see your Xmas present.

TMerlyn: It better be good, Ollie. And you better send a nice donation to the worthy cause.

OQ: Will do. Night Tommy.

Felicity’s heart was beating, being this close to Oliver and having witnessed his private conversation. He wanted to get to know her better. She shivered a little at the prospect.

“I am suddenly free.” He looked down at her, nearly a head shorter than him and beamed. His eyebrow quirked with an unanswered question.

“Well, since you are free, I guess it’s good that I am as well.”

“Yay,” he cheered, just loud enough for her to hear.

“You know, you really need to slow down and take more time for yourself, Oliver.”

“I absolutely agree. And that starts tonight. You could show me how to make these snowflakes for the tree.”

Oliver took her hand and led her back toward the tree. He didn’t let go and hoped she wouldn’t mind/didn’t notice.

“Oh, I don’t know. That’s pretty advanced. Do you think you’re ready?”

“Maybe you’re right. I should work my way up to paper crafts.” Oliver looked from her to the tree and sported a playful grin. Next to him, her voice piped up. It was becoming his favorite voice.

“Right. So, Oliver, do you have any aluminum foil?”

The End

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Merry Christmas!

#arrow #olicity #olicity fic #olicity secret santa 2018 #submission

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mychdesign-blog · 6 years ago

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Project 4: Research

We all delegated jobs for everyone to look into some research on fashion so that we could have some foundation information and statistics to work off of.

Waste Statistics on Fashion Consumption - Claudia

- Second to oil, the clothing and textile industry is the largest polluter in the world. - The fashion industry contributes 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions due to its long supply chains and energy intensive production. - Nearly 20% of global waste water is produced by the fashion industry - 15.1 million tons of textile waste was generated in 2013, of which 12.8 million tons were discarded. - A few communities have textile recycling programs, about 85% of this waste goes to landfills where it occupies about 5% of landfill space and the amount is growing. - Up to 95% of the textiles that are land filled each year could be recycled. - Using recycled cotton saves 20,000 liters of water per kilogram of cotton, a water-intensive crop. - Only about 0.1% of recycled fiber collected by charities and take-back programs is recycled into new textile fibers - Consumers are regarded as the main culprit for throwing away their used clothing, as only 15 percent of consumer-used clothing is recycled, whereas more than 75 percent of pre-use clothing is recycled by the manufacturers. - The average person buys 60 percent more items of clothing every year and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago, generating a huge amount of waste.The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.

https://ecowarriorprincess.net/2018/10/facts-statistics-about-fast-fashion-inspire-ethical-fashion-advocate/

https://edgexpo.com/fashion-industry-waste-statistics/

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/textile-recycling-facts-and-figures-2878122

Fast Fashion - Huy

Negative - Cheap, trendy clothing - One of the most polluting industries - Creates a huge climate change footprint through its unsustainable practices - Popular brands include ASOS, Boohoo, H&M, Zara, Missguided, Shein - Average person discards about 80 pounds (36kgs) of textiles each year, being almost double of what was discarded 20 years ago - Cheap labor, harsh working conditions - H&M produces so much surplus inventory, they began burning the clothing for fuel

Positive - Better to prioritise quality > quantity of clothing - “Slow fashion” promotes conscious consumption and supports companies that protect the environment and respects their workers. - rent /sell clothing, there is a growing market for second-hand clothes - Many aren’t actually aware of the damage because information on the impacts of our clothes are not readily available to us, so once they are educated, their behaviour is likely to change - Good to inform people in a way that is easily digestible and visually appealing

https://experiencelife.com/article/6-ways-to-quit-fast-fashion/

https://goodonyou.eco/five-fast-fashion-brands-we-avoid/

https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/comment/understanding-sustainable-fashion?gclid=CjwKCAjw8e7mBRBsEiwAPVxxiCd-idEeP1-zAubixbxUQd0QIAf-LP5FT5ueX2bM91LWgqAJQnmgghoC_7gQAvD_BwE

Fabric/Material Analysis - Oliver

Common clothing fabric

1. Cotton cloth

Cotton cloth is a general term for all kinds of cotton textiles. Most of them are used for making casual wear, underwear, shirts, etc. The advantages are good warmth, softness, moisture absorption and good breathability. The disadvantage is that it is easy to shrink and wrinkle.

2. Burlap

Burlap is a kind of cloth made of linen, jute, sisal, and hemp. Generally used to make casual wear, work wear, summer wear, the advantages are extremely high strength, moisture absorption, heat conduction, and good ventilation. The disadvantage is that it is uncomfortable to wear, rough and blunt.

3. Silk

Silk is a general term for various silk fabrics made from silk. It is used to make a variety of clothing, especially suitable for making women's clothing, such as some scarves and dresses. The advantages are light, fit, soft, smooth, breathable, multi-colored, shiny and comfortable to wear. The disadvantage is that it is prone to wrinkles, easy to stick, not strong, and easy to fade.

4. Wool

Wool is a general term for fabrics of various types of wool and cashmere. Usually used to make dresses, suits, coats, and other high-end clothing. The utility model has the advantages of anti-wrinkle and abrasion resistance, soft hand feeling, elasticity, strong heat retention and secondary use. The disadvantage is that the washing is difficult, and the material is heavy.

5. Leather

Leather is an animal fur fabric that has been tanning. Divided into two categories, one is leather, depilated leather. The other is suede, a treated leather with skin and hair that has the advantage of being light and warm. The disadvantages are that they are expensive, storage, and care.

6. Chemical fiber

Chemical fiber is a kind of fiber textile made from high molecular compound, which is usually divided into artificial fiber and synthetic fiber. Their common advantages are bright colors, soft texture and comfort. The disadvantages are wearing resistance, heat resistance, moisture absorption, poor gas permeability, preheating and deformation, and easy generation of static electricity. Can make all kinds of clothes, but most of them are not comfortable.

7. Blended

Blended, it is a fabric made of natural fiber and chemical fiber mixed in a certain proportion, which can be used to make all kinds of clothing. The advantages are that there are advantages of cotton, hemp, silk, woolen cloth and chemical fiber, and they avoid their respective shortcomings, and the value is relatively low and relatively popular.

Fiber classification: natural fabrics and non-natural fabrics

Natural

A. Plant fiber: cotton, hemp, fruit fiber

B. Animal fiber: wool, rabbit hair, silk

C. Mineral fiber: asbestos

Unnatural

D. Recycled fiber: viscose, acetate, modal, bamboo fiber

E. Synthetic fiber: synthetic cotton, polyester, acrylic, spandex... (Synthetic fiber: Polyester fiber: Polyester, melting point 255~260°C, bonding starts at 205°C, safe ironing temperature is 135°C.

Polyamide: Nylon, melting point 230~270 °C, available on the Internet.)

F. Inorganic fiber: glass fiber, metal fiber.

Old clothes collection process:

1. Clothing eligible for donation - disinfection - donation, charity;

2. white cotton fabric - fiber treatment - cotton yarn;

3. colored fines - fiber treatment - non-woven fabrics;

4. polyester fabric - chemical treatment decomposition - polyester raw materials;

How Clothing Recycling Works (https://www.thebalancesmb.com/textile-recycling-facts-and-figures-2878122)

Clothing recycling is part of textile recycling. It involves recovering old clothing and shoes for sorting and processing. End products include clothing suitable for reuse, cloth scraps or rags as well as fibrous material. Interest in garment recycling is rapidly on the rise due to environmental awareness and landfill pressure. For entrepreneurs, it provides a business opportunity. In addition, various charities also generate revenue through their collection programs for old clothing.

Garment recycling involve a series of sequential activities as outlined below:

Creating Awareness of Clothing Recycling

Website information. A basic step for garment recyclers is to raise public awareness with information about the importance and benefits of donating used items like clothing and shoes. As such, recycling companies often provide educational materials at their websites regarding garment recycling and its importance. They may also explain what items they accept for recycling.

Informative bins and truck signage. Other approaches to raising awareness truck and bin markings. Colorful bins help describe what articles of clothing are accepted and what charity benefits from the contribution. Truck signage can be useful in raising awareness, for example, of home pickup programs for old clothing.

Collection

Clothing recyclers use a variety of strategies for picking up clothing. Post-consumer clothing is picked up generally from bins placed in public places, as well as from clothing drives and door-to-door collection. Bins are typically placed strategically in public places like parking lots in business centers and shopping malls. Colorful bins are positioned in high traffic, high visibility locations to help maximize donations.

One recent development has been the partnering of leading retailers with garment recycling companies such as I:Co. In collaboration with its partners, I:CO collected around 17,000 tons of clothing and shoes in 2015 (or 37 million pounds) while recycling 40 percent of the clothing or almost 15 million pounds.

Clothing sorting

Once collected, clothing is classified into three groups: reuse, rags, and fiber. Typically this is a manual sorting process that requires expertise in identifying various types of material. The process can be aided by such mechanical systems as conveyor belts and bins to segregate various grades of material. There is, however, at least one initiative to automate the sorting process, known as Textiles4Textiles.

Recyclers report that about one-half of donated garments can be reused. Some recyclers bale this clothing for export to developing countries, while some garments are used domestically for sale in thrift shops. Industrial cloth rags and wipes are another important residuals of the recycling process. Additionally, clothing may be reduced to fibrous material.

Processing

Textile fabric and clothing commonly consist of composites of synthetic plastics and cotton (biodegradable material). The composition will influence its method of recycling and durability.

Collected clothing is sorted and graded by highly experienced and skilled workers. These sorted items are sent to different destinations as outlined.

For natural textiles, incoming items are sorted in terms of color and material. By segregating colors, the need for re-dying can be eliminated, reducing the need for pollutants and energy. Then the clothing is torn into sloppy fibers and combined with other chosen fibers, conditional on the planned end use of the recycled fiber. Once cleaned and spun, fibers can be compressed for use in mattress production. Textiles which are sent to the flocking industry are used to produce filling material for furniture padding, panel linings, loudspeaker cones, and car insulation.

The recycling process works somewhat differently for polyester-based materials. In this case, the first thing is to remove zippers and buttons and then to cut the clothing into smaller pieces. Those shredded small fabrics are then granulated and shaped into pellets.

As the textile industry continues to grow, it will be challenged to devise ways to boost recycling rates as well as to develop technologies that will help maximize the value of recovered material.

Conversation with Galleries - Mac

Guidance for appropriate places to display our creative creator as an interactive installation. - Asking what they are looking for and requirements to get published/displayed. - What is required to get it displayed on a national level. Contacted the acting director at Auckland city art gallery Toi o Tamaki about what it would take to have an installation at that level. The results being that they only publish widely known artists as installations. They gave recommendations for local community hubs and suggested starting at that level.

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342: 10 Items I Am Wearing This Fall For Timeless Style (and to stay warm and cozy)

Having what we need in our closet as each season changes into the next brings a peace of mind that when reached is often forgotten about as it frees us to engage fully and comfortably (and confidently) in our daily lives.

In my own life, it was this October when I had plans to go to the symphony that I relaxed knowing I had an outfit fitting for the autumnal weather that was timeless, yet comfortable and upon wearing it, eased my mind in quiet confidence knowing I was dressed well and respectfully for the event. It is this feeling that, as someone doesn't necessarily enjoy shopping, but finds pleasure it in when I find something that speaks to me and works with my lifestyle, motivates me when I look at my capsule wardrobe for each season and guides my decisions as I invest after considering the three qualifiers to nudge me to click purchase -high quality, fits my style and functions well.

Today I would like to share with you 10 items that I have or am purchasing this fall season as part of my capsule wardrobe that I wear with confidence knowing it supports the life I love living and enables me to feel confident that I look my best so I can forget what I am wearing and just be present.

~Note for readers: the audio version of this episode goes into detail on each of the points listed below, so be sure to tune in as well as read through today's post.

1. Oversized blazer/jacket

~Theory's wool-twill black blazer, belted

~Nili Lotan Beige Adeline corduroy-trimmed quilted coat

~Iris & Ink Gray Hope Mélange woven blazer (more colors)

~Joseph dark gray Jara Mélange wool-flannel blazer

2. Oversized Pullover Sweaters

~Banana Republic Luna Cashmere Sweater Polo (four colors)

~wool-blend, Banana Republic's Cavo Half-Zip Sweater (two colors)

~La Ligne Bastien Sweater, Stripes (multiple color options)

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3. Chelsea boot or Bootie with a heel

~Stuart Weitzman Yuliana 60 mm Bootie (four colors)

~Stuart 75 mm Stretch Bootie (taupe, more colors)

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4. Cashmere Gloves

~Theory's ribbed cashmere fold-back gloves (four colors)

5. Contour Down Coat for walking with the pups

~Lululemon's Down for It All Jacket (four colors, removable hood)

6. High-rise leggings with pockets

Lululemon's Align High-Rise Pant (three different lengths), with pockets (many colors)

7. Midi-length straight skirts with a high waist

~Reiss Dani button-up Slip Skirt

~Vince Crimped Wool Midi Skirt, Navy, use promo code 50OFF350 to save $50 when you purchase $350 or more

8. A scarf for warmth while walking or errands or travel

~Eric Bompard, cashmere voile scarf, many colors

9. A small wallet for stand-alone use or placing in my clutches and crossbody bags

~YSL Gaby, quilted small envelope wallet

10. Oversized v-neck and turtleneck sweaters with straight-leg high-waisted jeans

Joseph's black striped ribbed merino wool turtleneck sweater (on sale when place in bag)

~Agolde black Freya high-rise slim-leg stretch organic jeans (on sale when placed in cart)

~Joseph High Neck Luxe Cashmere Jumper in Mauve

~Frame high-rise straight-leg jeans

~Joseph Luxe Cardigan stitch high neck jumper, cobble stone

~Goldsign Morgan high-rise straight-leg jeans

~Johanna Ortiz Olive Swooning Wool-Blend Turtleneck Sweater

~Khaite Danielle High-rise straight-leg jeans

~Vince wool-cashmere blend sweater in Sand

Each of the items in today's list are merely an idea of inspiration as components in what creates the foundation for a fall wardrobe to fit my day-to-day schedule and events. Over the years my style hasn't changed tremendously, but what I have noticed it that is has been honed as I become more clear and thus become more confident to invest in high quality items that I will reach for again and again year after year. Whether going about my daily work, attending an event indoors or walking my dogs outside in the chillier weather, I feel comfortable in what I am wearing on a variety of levels. And I hope you do as well with the items you have in your closet for years to come.

Wishing you a stylish autumn season.

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Four Sale Picks for the Long Weekend: Brooks Brothers, Bonobos, Todd Snyder, Grenson at Matchesfashion

I didn’t expect to post twice this week, but a few enticing end-of-season sales got better overnight and ... here we are. Four sales and specific picks I’m eying going into the weekend.

Grenson Lloyd Loafers at MATCHESFASHION

Use code EXTRA20 for an extra 20% off sale items marked EXTRA 20% OFF.

Note: all items marked “EXTRA 20% OFF” are final sale, meaning no returns or exchanges.

A classic penny loafer, Goodyear-welted with nice proportions for $122.40? Yes, please.

These just sold out at MR PORTER, in spite of a higher sale price. MATCHESFASHION still has all sizes in stock from 6UK through 11.5UK ... to convert to US sizing, go up a size (e.g. an 8UK is a 9US). Grenson indicates that their Lloyd loafers are a narrow ‘E’ fitting, and suggests sizing up if you have average or wide feet.

Curiously, MATCHESFASHION has them retailing for $255, while other sites put the original price at $320 or above. Also, although MATCHESFASHION, MR PORTER, and Farfetch state that these are made in the United Kingdom, Grenson’s own site indicates they’re from the G:Two line, which is welted in India after some initial steps at Grenson’s Northamptonshire facility. You can learn more in Simon Crompton’s 2014 interview with Tim Little, Grenson’s owner.

Country of origin is an unreliable proxy for “quality”. While Grenson’s G:Two shoes are made to a lower standard than their other lines, feedback from This Fits readers and online reviews suggest that they’re fairly priced and a good value.

Grenson Lloyd loafers, $122.40, from $255 retail. Ships free, but no returns.

50% Off Select Brooks Brothers Original Polo OCBDs

Pictured: Milano fit “Made in USA” Original Polo OCBD in light blue stripe.

Hat tip to voxsartoria, who also says that blogging about sales “explores your lowest threshold of what it means to be a dignified human being.”

That’s $70 each, without needing to buy four or more. Code BC1818 will knock that down to $59.50 each, but it only works for me if I check out as a guest.

Through this weekend, Rakuten is also offering an additional 12% cashback on Brooks Brothers. If you’re not yet a member of Rakuten (formerly known as eBates), you can get an additional $10 if you join with my referral link.

Brooks Brothers doesn’t make it easy for me to link to just one page with all of the discounted shirts, so here are a few picks:

Light blue stripe (pictured above)

Navy candy stripe

Navy ground stripe - I bought this and sent it back, but others like it.

Navy wide stripe

Alternating bengal stripe - I own these in pink and blue.

I’ll be up front: although the design of these shirts was a response to decades-long clamoring for a return to unlined collars, I don’t like them nearly as much as their older oxford button-downs. Brooks Brothers’ OCBDs from their discontinued Black Fleece collaboration with Thom Browne are still the gold standard for me, but I even prefer their standard “Made in USA” oxfords to the current iteration. I find the cloth isn’t as substantial, the unlined collar collapses too easily under jackets and knits, and I miss the chest pocket.

I’m doing a fantastic job of selling these, aren’t I?

All that said, I do like these shirts, and wear them regularly. They just haven’t replaced the older Brooks Brothers OCBDs I own.

Extra 50% Off Final Sale at Bonobos

Use code TREASURE for an extra 50% off final sale merchandise.

Pictured: Daily Grind Dress Shirt in Fresh Air Blue, $39 from $98.

Here’s a shirt I will get behind. Bonobos’ Daily Grinds are my favorite dress shirts that retail under $100.

Why? The collar. Unlike dress shirts I’ve owned from Lands’ End, Charles Tyrwhitt, and even Brooks Brothers, the Daily Grind’s semi-spread collar is substantial enough to tuck neatly under my tailored jackets’ lapels (see examples on my Instagram here and here). Other brands may offer similar collars under $100, but none I’m aware of have nearly as many options for fit, neck size, and sleeve length.

Daily Grind shirts often make it to Bonobos’ sale section, but rarely in a staple color like light blue. You better believe I picked one up for myself.

Note: if, like me, you’ve made a Bonobos purchase in the past two weeks, contact their customer support at [email protected] to request a price adjustment. They should honor it, as long as what you purchased is still in stock in the same size.

Click here to see everything in Bonobos Final Sale.

Big, Bigger, Biggest Sale at Todd Snyder

Use code BIG40 for extra 40% off sale items.

I posted about Todd Snyder the other day because I expected their end-of-season sale was ending. Instead, they’ve kicked it up a notch, from 30% off to 40% off through.

Note that they’ve also marked a bunch of merchandise as final sale, so there are no returns or exchanges. There are exceptions, like this olive herringbone wool cashmere suit. And this magnificent Private White V.C. coat, marked down by nearly $1,100, from $1,698 to $599.40.

See my first post about this sale for more picks. I’m sorely tempted by the cashmere donegal crew ($167.40, from $398) and the suede shearling aviator jacket ($629.40, from $2,298).

Click here to see everything on sale at Todd Snyder.

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eBay Roundup

There’s a lot of great menswear on eBay, but to find the good stuff, you have to search for hours. Which is why we do these roundups, so that our readers can find good deals easily and quickly. For those looking to get an extra round-up each week, subscribe to our Inside Track newsletter. We not only cover the best of eBay, we also list each week’s store sales.

To find more menswear on eBay, try using our customized search links. We’ve made them so you can quickly hone-in on quality suits, excellent dress shirts, fine footwear, good jeans, workwear, contemporary casualwear, nice ties, great bags, and well-made sweaters.

Suits, sport coats, and blazers

Brown linen checked Eidos sport coat, 38

Outerwear

Eidos Carlo wrap coats, various sizes

Red Ten C anorak, 38

Vintage mechanics jacket, S

Olive Crescent Down Works puffer vest, S

Tan Ralph Lauren Purple Label moto jacket, S

Black leather Sandro double rider, L (fits like S?)

Olive channel quilted Rocky Mountain Featherbed vest, 38

Black leather repro Buco double rider, 38 (pictured above)

Chimala olive belted parka, S

Vintage Banana Republic safari jacket, 40

Barbour Tokito Shoreman coat, 40

Tan Engineered Garments parka, 40

Brown corduroy 1st PAT-RN coat, M

Woolrich Woolen Mills tan hunting coat, M

Tan Nigel Cabourn zip parka, 40

WW Chan brown houndstooth topcoat, 40

Brown suede Eidos vest, 40

Navy Engineered Garments CPO shirt jacket, M

Olive wool Engineered Garments belted coat, M

Olive Barbour Ventile parka, 42

Olive waxed cotton Barbour, 42

RRL brown leather cafe racer, XL

Black AMI duffle coat, 44

Navy Barbour Bedale, 46

Sweaters and knits

Charcoal J. Press Shaggy Dog sweater, XS

J. Press shaggy cable knit, S

Navy Albam shawl collar cardigan, S

Gray Engineered Garments belted cardigan, S

Navy Our Legacy terry cloth sweatshirt, 40

Blue Alan Paine cashmere cable knit, M

Gray Acne Studios flecked Donegal sweater, M

Blue cabled Peter Scott sweater, L

Tan Albam ribbed lambswool sweater, XL

Shirts and pants

Various Eidos shirts, various sizes

Chimala washed chambray shirt, L

Some nice Ralph Lauren trousers, various sizes (these are nice if you taper them)

Slim charcoal Samuelsohn trousers, 32 (1, 2)

Gray flannel Ralph Lauren trousers, 33

Shoes

Edward Green tan penny loafers, 7

Bowhill & Elliott suede opera pumps, 7

Charles Tyrwhitt semi brogues, 7

John Lobb cap toe oxfords, 7.5

Crockett & Jones split toe bluchers, 8.5

JM Weston shortwings, 9

Crockett & Jones shell cordovan tassel loafers, 9

RM Williams black Chelsea boots, 9

Crockett & Jones cap toe boots, 9.5

Alfred Sargent walnut grain ankle boots, 10

The Hill-Side green hi tops, 10

Alfred Sargent two tone suede chukkas, 10.5

Tricker’s cap toe bluchers, 11

JM Weston hiking boots, 11.5

Ties

Some nice ties

Various Drake's ties

Navy wool Drake's mini paisley tie

Navy diamond motif E. Marinella tie

EG Cappelli red floral ties

Red floral J. Press tie

Navy self-striped Shibumi tie

Navy cashmere Sozzi knit tie

Textured Tom Ford red tie

Funky 1970s striped Ralph Lauren wool tie

Bags, briefcases, and wallets

Swaine Adeney Brigg Westminster briefcase

Navy Bill Amberg weekend bag

Tan canvas Dunhill bag

Burgundy Visvim backpacks

Black Porter helmet bag

Misc.

Some fancy cufflinks

Black slide buckle Ralph Lauren gator belt, 36

Silk and cashmere Bergdorf Goodman scarf

Kapital big rose motif bandana

Little wooden cow

Toast awards pin?

Uruguay Pigeon Federation pin

Civilian Conservation Corps pin

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As polar vortex grips US, turn to top-rated winter gear to stay warm

Are you prepared for the freezing weather to come? (Photo: Getty Images)

Brace yourselves because the polar vortex has fractured. A major snowstorm has swept through parts of the Midwest on Monday and is quickly moving towards the East Coast, causing temperatures to drop dramatically this week. Weather reports say that parts of the Midwest will be colder than Antarctica and for those of us on the East Coast, we’re in for bitter cold temperatures as well. Early weather projections showed that a “severe and punishing winter” was ahead and we can expect strong winds and frigid arctic air to swirl around the eastern half of the United States over the next few months.

If you still don’t have the proper winter gear yet, don’t worry — we have you covered. Below, we rounded up top-rated winter gear on the web — from coats to boots and accessories that are currently on sale — to keep you warm all winter long.

The editors at Yahoo Lifestyle are committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. At times, we may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page.

Eddie Bauer Women’s Lodge Down Duffle Coat

Eddie Bauer Women’s Lodge Down Duffle Coat (Photo: Eddie Bauer)

5-star review: “This coat is the warmest I ever had. Today was -23C with wind felt like -29C and I was not cold at all. Petite seems to be the same length as regular sizes, but on the positive side it covers over boots for extra protection from cold. This is a must have for very cold weather.”

Shop it: Eddie Bauer Women’s Lodge Down Duffle Coat, $200 (was $279), eddiebauer.com

The North Face Mossbud Swirl Triclimate Jacket

The North Face Mossbud Swirl Triclimate Jacket (Photo: Zappos)

5-star review: “What a great jacket!! I got this for an Alaska trip. I love the layers and flexibility of this jacket. The inner layer is so soft and cozy underneath. Zipped and paired with the outer layer gives me solid comfort and protection from weather elements. It’s also very easy to zip out the inner and just use as a windbreaker or rain jacket, and is still comfortable. This jacket seems really durable. I love the versatility. I got a large, I’m 5’6 and 135 lbs. I probably could have gotten a medium, but I wanted some room to add layers if it gets really cold on the trip. Very satisfied with the quality of this jacket, and can’t wait to get out into the world and test it out!”

Shop it: The North Face Mossbud Swirl Triclimate Jacket, $183 (was $260), zappos.com

Lauren Ralph Lauren Wool Blend Coat with Faux Fur Trim

Lauren Ralph Lauren Wool Blend Coat with Faux Fur Trim (Photo: Nordstrom)

5-star review: “Beautiful, stylish and on point for holiday functions.”

Shop it: Lauren Ralph Lauren Wool Blend Coat with Faux Fur Trim, $235 (was $320), nordstrom.com

Columbia Heavenly Long Hooded Jacket

Columbia Heavenly Long Hooded Jacket (Photo: Columbia)

5-star review: “I have been hunting for a jacket that is down-free (thanks, allergies) but warm enough to handle a Minnesota winter. Love the Omni-heat lining, love the olive green color. The hood lining is super soft and the cuffs are a nice touch. Excited to try it out!”

Shop it: Columbia Heavenly Long Hooded Jacket, $98 (was $140), zappos.com

Sorel Tivoli III High

Sorel Tivoli III High (Photo: Zappos)

5-star review: “This is my third pair of Tivolli III High boots over the years. Living in the high mountain area with cold long winters, these boots have been my to go boots almost every day during the cold winter months for running around without being too bulky and too heavy. They are very warm and stylish and are comfortable walking for a long distance. They are super durable and waterproof. I have worn these boots for hours during winter sporting events without my feet getting cold or wet. I have purchased the brown and the black in the past so I can wear them with different outfits. I was happy to see they offer these boots again this winter and I jumped and bought the black one again. They are little snug at first (size 9, true to size), but they stretch nicely without losing its shape.”

Shop it: Sorel Tivoli III High, $113 (was $150), zappos.com

Ugg Aya Waterproof

Ugg Aya Waterproof (Photo: Zappos)

5-star review: “I purchased the traditional suede UGG boots years ago and loved them, but the cold Chicagoland winters just ate away at them. These boots were marketed as being waterproof and they very much are! No skidding either, nice grippy soles. They keep my feet toasty and have a stylish fur accent and easy lace-up (not the leather laces, more like traditional laces). The salt and grime of the city wipe off easily. LOVE THESE!”

Shop it: Ugg Aya Waterproof, $230 (was $350), zappos.com

Topshop Heavy Check Scarf

Topshop Heavy Check Scarf (Photo: Nordstrom)

5-star review: “I ordered the navy and green combination. The scarf has just the right touch of color for me. It is warm but not too heavy. Terrific value.”

Shop it: Topshop Heavy Check Scarf, $20 (was $40), nordstrom.com

Cashmere Lined Leather Touchscreen Gloves

Cashmere Lined Leather Touchscreen Gloves. (Photo: Nordstrom)

5-star review: “Beautiful, soft, leather gloves. Nice and toasty warm on the inside. Perfect for a Michigan winter! Great for driving and shopping!”

Shop it: Cashmere Lined Leather Touchscreen Gloves, $60 (was $99), nordstrom.com

Halogen Double Stitch Cashmere Infinity Scarf

Halogen Double Stitch Cashmere Infinity Scarf (Photo: Nordstrom)

5-star review: “My favorite cashmere scarf ever. No itch factor whatsoever, very soft and very warm. This scarf is a definite winner. I have more expensive cashmere that itches.”

Shop it: Halogen Double Stitch Cashmere Infinity Scarf, $60 (was $99), nordstrom.com

Madewell Kent Beanie

Madewell Kent Beanie (Photo: Nordstrom)

5-star review: “Very warm and soft….excellent to wear on a cold winter’s day. When my hair is still damp from washing it protects me from the chill. Love this product.”

Shop it: Madewell Kent Beanie, $22 (was $38), nordstrom.com