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Men’s Fashion: Curated Looks for Fall/Winter 2015, part II

Oct 9th 2015

4. The Off-SeasonJacket: Arc’teryx A2B Commuter HardshellShirt: The North Face Reaxion Amp CrewPants: The North Face Winter Warm TightsGloves: The North Face Runner’s E-Tip GloveShoes: The North Face Ultra TR IIBeanie: Arc’teryxWatch: Garmin Forerunner 2255. The Initiate Shirt: Vineyard Vines Slim Fit Murray Shirt (in-store only)Pants: AG Lux Khaki in WheatBelt: Trafalgar “Kane” in Brown LeatherShoes: Clark’s Desert Boot in Beeswax LeatherWatch: Timex South StreetAccessories: Detroit Grooming Co … read more

The School-Life-Fashion Balance

Posted by Cat S. on Oct 8th 2015

Written by Cat S., Bivouac Boutique SalespersonLike most college students, I value my sleep… and since I don’t get much of it in the first place, I like to get in every little bit I can in the mornings. I have this really bad habit of abusing the snooze button. I tell myself that I’m going to wake up at 9, but then I don’t get up until 9:40, so I end up rushing to get ready. Once I’m finally ready I have no time to eat breakfast so I get to be that guy whose stomach is growling uncomfortably … read more

Brand History: Arc’teryx

Posted by Alex R. on Oct 7th 2015

Written by Alex R., Men’s FashionFounded: 1991Country of Origin: CanadaFamous for: Innovative climbing gear, Bora daypacks, Theta AR hardshell, materials science advances with GORE-TEX fabrics, Veillance techwear lineSocial and Environmental Responsibility initiatives: International Down and Feather Laboratory-audited down suppliers, internal and external ethics audit processes for all Arc’teryx manufacturing facilities, First-World manufacturing in Vancouver Factory, “Bird’s Nest” all-weather g … read more

Men’s Fashion: Curated Looks for Fall/Winter 2015, part I

Oct 2nd 2015

After a long summer vacation, our Men’s Curated Looks series is back by popular demand.Over the coming months, we’ll be featuring 3 hand-picked looks put together by our in-house men’s stylist, staff member Alex R. Keep watching the blog and Instagram in the weeks ahead to see the full collection and get our expert insight into how to look your best. For now, enjoy Part I:1. The ForesterShirt: Woolrich Oxbow Bend flannel in “Buffalo Check” Belt: Bison Belts Rough Cut LeatherJeans: Unbranded UB … read more

My Nighttime Kiehl’s Routine

Posted by Bailey J. on Oct 1st 2015

Written by Bailey J.After a long day of working, classes, studying and socializing, my favorite part of my day is my night time routine. Before I started using these products nightly, I barely washed my face before I went to sleep, but now everyday I look forward to using this nighttime routine.I begin by fully cleansing with the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash. The wash smells faintly of marigold flowers, the flower that Calendula is extracted from. It is soap free, so it does not dr … read more