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Skin care is clearly having a moment. From hydrating sheet masks (coming soon to Bivouac) to overnight skin peels, it seems as though everyone is investing time and money into their skin. Maybe it’s the comfort in performing a daily routine or treating ourselves after a rough day. This collective pride in participating in self-care through skin care opens the discussion for product recommendations as well as tips and tricks. While taking care of your skin is a worthy investment, are you giving y … read more

On her 20th birthday, Natalie woke up to fresh white snow, deep in the Tennessee woods, just south of the Virginia border. It had been just one day shy of a month since she started hiking and she had well over 1,000 miles left to go. When most college students want to take a semester away from Ann Arbor they enroll in a study abroad program. Our women’s tech employee Natalie Burr, however, didn’t cross any international borders when she went through the incredibly transformative experience of hi … read more

Ready, Set, #EmployeesinActionTo everyone will spent their morning begrudgingly uncovering their car from the snow or trekking through the ice and slush, we salute you. We’ve just survived our first BIG winter storm this past weekend in Ann Arbor and as much we love the snow, many of us are already looking forward to the end of the month. Many Bivouac-ers are University of Michigan students and will be practicing the art of escapism during our much-appreciated Spring Break. Our staff is full of … read more

Two tree huggers have the ultimate date nightAre you a box of chocolates kinda person or do you veer more towards crunchy granola? Perhaps you’re both or neither but your answer is likely to determine your upcoming plans this month.January is over, which means Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and it’s time to start making reservations and buying gifts. If you’re stumped on what to get your special someone, relax; we’ve got you covered (Bivouac Gift Guides via Instagram). Whether you plan on s … read more

Written by Alex R., Men’s FashionNew to Denim? This is Part II of a biweekly series about anything and everything that goes into your favorite pair of blue jeans. My goal: help you find your new favorite pair of jeans, or better yet, understand why you love the ones you have already. Click here to read Part I: The Fit.Washes.The color of a pair of jeans is referred to as its wash. The term refers to the rinsing process used to moderate the indigo dye concentration in the raw denim fabric from wh … read more