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May 17 2013
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Culture, Design, Life, Style

A Collection Part 36

Without even noticing, every “A Collection” post has some sort of a theme. I always enjoy going back and looking at the different sets asking myself what the common theme was. What was I feeling that day? Why did I select this photo, that photo, and this series of photos? I started writing this about a fourth into completing this post and I noticed that all of the photographs are pretty simplistic, but also muted. There are times when I won’t remember why there is a theme, but I think this completely embodies how I’m feeling right now. Somewhat muted, but it’s a refreshing time right now because there is so much that is unknown. Also – Seattle has the hottest weather in all of the country right now, which is incredible and NEVER happens. Funny, because you would think that these photos would be much brighter to resemble that, but they are not. Surprise!

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May 08 2013
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Design

My Whiskey

Men and their alcohol. It’s a love that many women don’t understand, but at the same time – we do. And that’s okay, because we’ll let them have their thing and that will just be it. Cool Material introduced me to something very intriguing today called “My Whiskey.” Basically it allows a Whiskey lover to create their very own customized whiskey from the  ”grain bill, the yeast, the barrel, the age, the proof, and the name of your very own whiskey.” It will be 80 proof and will equate to about 160 bottles ($38 a bottle) so you better make it a good one! Basically, you will be set for life. So to whom do you owe all of this goodness to? None other than the Mississippi River Distilling Company.

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May 05 2013
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Design, Life

Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat

I have barely touched my cook books since Pinterest came along, but it used to be my favorite part of making meals back in college. I stumbled upon this new cook book designed for guys that completely simplifies the process and includes a rainbow of colors! Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat. brings the cooking instructions back down to the basics – just the way guys like it, right? Recipes included range from simple to even more complex meals like lasagna!

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Apr 28 2013
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Style

Apartment Number 9

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I have such an appreciation for men’s clothing. You would think that I would feel the same way about women’s clothing, but I don’t. It’s a much different feeling and one that I can’t even describe. There’s nothing better than a well dressed man – simply put. Nothing. Try me. I recently came across a men’s clothing site called Apartment Number 9 and ooh wee – you just know the type of guys that are wearing these pieces are the ones that make the ladies swoon.

[Did I really just say that?] Sometimes it happens. Anyways, with spring/summer coming into play, here are my favorite pieces from the site for guys!

Paul Smith Classic Fit Plaid

Relwen Canvas Field Jacket

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Apr 28 2013
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Culture, Life, People

Thought Catalog Roundup

Something that really excites me about these posts every week (and I’ll only say it one time and one time only) is that if there is ever an inappropriate title, I will try to disguise it in the best way I know how. Now you know my secret! Some friends of mine have recently been telling me that these Thought Catalog roundups are a favorite of theirs on Yow Yow! because not only are they interesting reads written by 20-somethings, but they also help my friends find perspective in their own lives. And hey! They help me too so I’m glad that we are all mutually benefiting from this. Have a wonderful rest of your weekend everyone!

PS I also forgot to mention last week that when I select these posts, I also like to choose ones that are kind of controversial. You’ll know it when you read it!

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Apr 28 2013
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Design, Style

Wool & Prince Shirts

I don’t think any girl will ever say no her guy donning a dress shirt. I always find it kind of funny though because guys will say they love it when girls are dressed down or “in sweats and no makeup,” but uh… I don’t know if a girl would say that about a guy, right?

While some guys may not like to admit up front that they like to dress up, us girls know that they do. We also understand that it takes a little bit more work for them. For one, a dress shirt requires care. It needs to be dry cleaned and ironed. Sure, girls have those issues too, but not as often. Wool & Prince has claimed that they have found the solution for men! Their new line of shirts were recently tested and the results have shown that these shirts can be worn for 100 days straight appearing clean and wrinkle free! It’s not stain proof – but then again that depends on how clumsy the guy is. The shirt costs $98, but if it lives up to all that it promises, then it is most certainly worth it.

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Apr 23 2013
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Culture, Design, Life, Style

A Collection Part 35

It used to take me over six months to go back to a blog that I haven’t visited in a while. With my new routine and schedule and the absence of homework, I am able to get through my blogs a lot quicker which frees up more time for me to be creative and to spend more time on posts that mean a lot to me instead of just posting and being done with it. Most of the photographs in this A Collection post came from one blog and go figure it’s called Thriving Twenties so of course we can relate hence why we love it.

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Apr 16 2013
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Culture, Design, Style

The Manual

If there’s one thing that I have been supporting all year, it is men reading blogs or rather mens’ blogs. It’s all the same, right? While I wish I could cater to both males and females, there’s no denying that Yow Yow! kind of sways in one direction. As much as I am trying to get better at that, I know that I can’t make everyone happy so when I have the chance I like to throw out blogs that I admire for all of you to get on top of whether it’s geared towards guys, focused on another major city, or even for the 20-something crowd.

Guys – this one is for you. The Manual is a suave guidebook for men on all things that I love: fashion and style, food and drink, travel, lifestyle etc.

Go HAM on this.

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Apr 11 2013
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Music, Style

Vampire Weekend For GQ

Rolling Stone, FILTER, and Fader magazines, yes, but did we ever expect to see Vampire Weekend for GQ?! It had to happen eventually, right? These boys look goooooooood. My heart skips a beat every time I see a fashion/music collab.

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Mar 28 2013
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Life

7 Reasons To Love Spring

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Readers, no one is more excited than I am to see winter GONE. I have loved spring since the day that I was born, but there are 7 reasons that I am going to share with you today on why I am swooning over this season. Even though it’s all that I’ve ever known, spring in Seattle is gorgeous. I don’t know how I am ever going to part with it, but we don’t have to talk about that now – so let’s just get into the good stuff, shall we?

1. I (personally) get to dress better. While I love my layers, the worst part about winter is having to hide every outfit with a coat. Another reason? I’m too lazy to go to coat check. During spring, that just isn’t a problem. Bring a cover up, fold up a cardigan, and you are good to go. This season, I am thrilled to be bringing out my favorite dresses for the weekend and even in the office paired with a blazer. Some of my favorite dresses will be featured in just a couple of days for The Closet: March 2013 post.

photo cred | Refinery 29

2. The men are dressing better. Pastels, crisp shirts, lighter fabric – we like it all. Guys, need to know what to purchase for the spring? Check out Refinery 29′s guide here.

3. It’s the start of the wedding season y’all! Unfortunately, I have not been invited to any weddings yet this season, but I am assisting my co-worker in her side project of being a freelance wedding planner and I am ecstatic to be jumping into any sort of event planning once again.

4. The gorgeous views of the sun setting in Seattle from my home and Mt. Rainier! I can’t get enough of it.

5. My Mariners even though they’re not doing so hot right now, that’s okay.

6. Blogging on the go. What I loved about living in Seattle for the past 4 years is that I could take my computer with me everywhere and I have found that blogging in different settings whether it’s on campus, in a coffee shop, at a cafe, outside, etc completely gave me a new perspective. It affected the content that I was writing or the mood that I was in and naturally, I just loved moving out and about. You can do that in the spring, but in the winter, you won’t see me leaving the house to just blog.

7. Brunch – better yet, any meal outdoors. Enough said.

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Mar 23 2013
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Style

Harry’s

photo cred | Fashionista

I don’t know too much about the way a man grooms himself, but what I do know is that I love and support Warby Parker and anything created by their founders is sure to be a win. Harry’s is the new grooming line created by Warby Parker founder Jeff Rain and Andy Katz-Mayfield. The main focus of the line is essentially shaving and the bits and pieces that go along with it.

There are two razors on offer—the utilitarian Truman, $10, and the luxe Winston, $20—as well as an $8 shaving cream. (The difference between the razors? One is an aluminum mix, the other is pure aluminum.) The look is mid-century inspired without being retro—the sleek handle on the Truman razor comes in four colors: grayish blue, burnt orange, olive green or white.

This is stuff that I know nothing about, but guys I’m sure you do and I hope you can get excited about it.

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Mar 20 2013
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Style

Trunk Club

photo cred | Live Dapper

I actually thought that I had posted about Trunk Club over the summer so I was surprised to go through Yow Yow’s archives and see nothing come up. I learned about the personal styling service over the summer when boy’s brother had used it for the first time. How does it work? You – the male – are not much of a shopper, but you want to look good and you enjoy wearing nice clothes. When you become a Trunk Club member, you work directly with a stylist who will ask you questions about your taste in clothes, what you like, what you don’t like, etc. and after you’re all done, that stylist chooses for you several outfits and many pieces that can be mixed and matched together. I happened to witness the trunk opening, which revealed what could have been a little over a dozen pieces. It was something out of a dream and I kind of wish they had a similar service for females! Maybe they’re still working on it, who knows? The prices tend to be on the higher side, but the quality is well worth it. There aren’t any membership fees associated to the Trunk Club, but what you end up keeping is what you will pay for. Not a bad deal, eh?

Guys, I don’t often write a lot of posts for you, but really – this is one you’re going to want to pay attention to.

Sincerely,

A blogger that’s on the boys’ side!

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Mar 05 2013
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Culture, Style

Shipley & Halmos Debut New Website

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I’ve been a fan of Shipley & Halmos from the very start. No, they don’t make women’s clothing, but their menswear is the kind of stuff I want my future guy to wear! Well, their tech team did a major rework on their website today and it is pretty spectacular. The reason I’m sharing it with you is because the new website is more than just retail. It’s actually kind of men’s blog in itself! So male readers of Yow Yow…get up on it!

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Feb 24 2013
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Culture, Life

A Collection Part 33


Veronica told me just the other day that I was overdue for A Collection post. In looking through my archives, I see that it has only been TWO months. This is actually probably a new record for us. Like many “A Collection” posts, there is no theme. I wish I had something to say about how I’m feeling or why I chose the photographs that I did, but I choose them because at the time it is what is most pleasing to me!

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Feb 13 2013
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Style

Refinery 29 Man

photo cred | Mark Iantosca

I am so pleased to announce that one of my favorite fashion blogs – Refinery 29 – has launched a new page dedicated entirely to Men’s fashion. I’ve been a huge fan of menswear and even men’s blogs for quite some time, but have had a hard time breaking into it myself on Yow Yow. I’d say the best guys’ post I ever did was the Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for men, but even that was pretty recent. Guys – you are very important to me and whenever possible I’m going to share with you men’s blogs because you deserve to read something completely tailored to you. Please check out Refinery 29 Man and enjoy!

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