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LOOK AT THE STARS…

(thank you)

HERE WE GO AGAIN: Why are we still screwing around with this? Yeah, why?

WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS EXPLODES: Oh wow.  This is about as poorly timed as these things get. But wait! There’s more.

UK SHADE…is the most sophisticated shade.

WHEN YOU MISS BLOCKBUSTER: Once upon a time you could go to a store with thousands of movies new and old. Then Redbox happened. And Netflix. And suddenly no more video stores and an instant reduction in the number of movies available. If Netflix is leaving you wanting (as they focus more on their original programming) and Amazon prime and iTunes seem to have exhausted your patience, this might make you happy. The Criterion catalogue alone is amazing.

PERSPECTIVE: 1) Whoa. 2) Didn’t I see this in an X-Men movie?

…LOOK HOW THEY SHINE FOR YOU…

GOOD WORK THERE GUYS: Really, you’ve outdone yourselves. Also, were you born yesterday?

IF YOU AREN’T MAD, YOU AREN’T PAYING ATTENTION: This is the kind of stuff people should be mad about. We are all being had. And this guy? I’ll just let you form your own opinion. Editor’s Note: Did these dopes not see Quantum of Solace? Wait… nobody remembers that one. Ah. Sure. Well, the opening scene was great.

THE PROBLEM WITH MODERN CARTOGRAPHY: Apparently we have been living with crummy maps for a long time. Gosh!

KILL IT WITH FIRE! With the noted exception of one Charlotte, I don’t want to hear about how great spiders really are. I get it. However, logic does not work when you run into something like this. Editors note II: Something that, if it came from the sea, would be served up with warm drawn butter. I’m telling you people. “Deadliest Catch” should just be called “Big Wet Spider Hunters”.

…AND ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU DO…

(thank you)

LIFEHACK OF THE WEEK: Do you use an iPhone? This is relevant to your interests.

DOSSIER FOLLOW-UP: Karma comes calling.

MEANWHILE, ON SATURN… Scientists think they have figured out why there is a hexagon on the ringed planet’s North Pole.

LIFE LESSONS: Just as I am wondering how it is possible to get so up in arms over something like ranch dressing I realize I have overreacted to at least a million things so…yeah. We could all chill a bit.

ARCTIC WATERS ARE ABUZZ. This can’t possibly be a good thing.

…YEAH, THEY WERE AURORA!

SIDE PROJECTS: True artists work across various media and dimensions. Wu-Tang is for men’s accessories.

WHAT THE FECK? Guys, it looks like the ladies have us beat when it comes to swearing like a sailor. 

CHIHUAHUA PISS? Once upon a time one crappy beer brand went after another crappy beer brand. 

UM… so Segal is now officially Putin’s favorite new citizen.

EVERYTHING IN MODERATION: Don’t be like this guy.

PERSPECTIVE:

(thank you)

I GUESS IT BEATS A THONG: Maybe. Mostly. #lobolife

BALLS. Big round icy balls. There are times I am certain that Mother Nature is trolling us (hello platypus!). This is one of those times.

IN DEFENSE OF DUDES: An update regarding a recent disparaging story about us guys.

BOOK REVIEW OF THE WEEK: This might be of interest to many right about now. Also, I honestly had no idea there were political philosophers. Editor’s Note III: Vulcans only exist in a vacuum. And in space, no one can hear you scream. There’s got to be something between hooligans and vulcans. Vooligans? Create an environment where the most grounded, compassionate (but how do you even judge that?) vooligans are incentivized to try to obtain public office. ‘Cuz that ain’t happenin’ now. Again… why don’t you run? Can’t blame anyone who doesn’t want to. This is depressing. HIT THE MUSIC.

TWITTER + SCIENCE + ACADEMIA = an interesting read about why science matters more than ever.

INCOMING!

BONUS INCOMING!

Tim Johnstone is Dappered’s music correspondent as well as our resident gatherer of all things interwebs related. He doesn’t really hate people. Mostly.

Real People: Dressing with a Parisian Closet

Parisian homes are notorious for having small closets. That’s partly because the homes themselves are already small, and partly because most of them were built a long time ago (the desire for big closets is a modern thing). As a consequence, your average Parisian has a much smaller wardrobe than your average American.

Many are still exceptionally well-dressed, however. Take Brian, for example, who’s seen above wearing some of his fall/ winter wardrobe. He has two pairs of jeans from Han Kjøbenhavn; a pair of black trousers from Stephen Schneider; two textured sweaters from SNS Herning; some t-shirts and button-up shirts; two pairs of suede boots; one pair of minimalistic sneakers; and a handful of coats. 

Everything here is easy to mix-and-match, and Brian can pile on layers or take them off as the weather demands. And although his pants, shirts, sweaters, and shoes remain mostly the same, those interesting coats and jackets allow him to vary his look. There’s even a bit of layering going on with textured knitwear, which we’ve recommended in the past. 

Brian buys most of his clothes from a boutique near his home (Elevation, for those curious). The stuff they sell is expensive, but you can recreate many of these looks on a smaller budget. We have guides for work boots and minimalistic sneakers, which cover a range of price points, and you can get a great pair of jeans from our advertiser Gustin for $81. Good t-shirts can be had from Hanes, American Apparel, and Alternative Apparel (the last of which Jesse offers at wholesale prices every summer), and button-ups can be bought at Uniqlo and J. Crew (the latter being much more affordable when you buy on sale). After that, you just need to splurge a little on knitwear and outerwear. 

Take it from Parisians: you don’t need a huge wardrobe to be well-dressed. 

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We like our advertisers.  They get it.  They get that you guys in the readership don’t want enormous ads, advertorials, or a site with so many ad spaces that it’s hard to find the content.  We try and keep the amount of ad space on Dappered limited on purpose.  Keeps the site uncluttered.  And every once in awhile a business comes a long who wants a presence in that limited ad space.  And that’s awesome.  So we’ve decided to start publishing a monthly list of our direct advertisers to say thanks to them, and also so that you guys stay informed.

We’ve never taken money to review a product or run a giveaway, nor do we keep free samples for ourselves.  But to further our efforts to stay as unbiased as possible, we’ll be letting you guys know who’s buying ads from us, directly each month (as opposed to just running an ad network with tons of advertisers which we do most of the time).

So with that said, here’s this month’s list of direct advertisers:

• Techné Watches

Launched in 2009, Techné Instrument’s primary focus is on quality craftsmanship. From affordable quartz to their line of automatics, the aviator inspired look of Techné Watches should fit right in with many a guy’s wardrobe. You can even order parts and tools from the Techné e-store. Many thanks to them for supporting Dappered.com.