Some might say that tattoo art on clothing is played out, or at least somewhat overdone. I think that adds up to more options for the choosy consumer. I like this loudly colored hooded sweatshirt from BCE; it’s going to add some punch to any outfit. The all over swirl of art encapsulates many of mans potential sins - dice, cards, hot slutty ladies, monsters and demons. I’m sure you can see why I am sweet on this hoodie. Made of 100% cotton, with a full zipper and marsupial pockets to keep your hands warm.


Price: $42.00
Hot Topic: Diablo tattoo art hoodie

Military patches are a great way to add a bit of style to some of your old plain clothing. This online store has all sorts of great looking Russian military and emergency services patches. You can also search around and find plenty of other countries patches (good old USA for example) if you are really worried about being mistaken for Russian Special Services. Get out your needle and thread and plan to feel the pain of sewing, as often it’s difficult to use a machine on thick jacket materials, but for your efforts you will be rewarded with a more unique individual looking garment.

Russianpatches.com- Russian Patches

Inspired by the majestic Andean skies, this hand knit scarf is a beauty. Created by Peruvian artist and craftswoman Patricia Anaya, this luxurious neck warmer will be shipped to you from Peru, which accounts for the 2 to 4 week shipping time frame. Made of 100% alpaca wool which is renowned for it’s lightweight softness and warmth. Plus, who doesn’t love to think about alpaca farming? To consider it here in the US, check out ILoveAlpacas.com. Measuring in at 5.3 feet long and .8 feet wide, there will be plenty of stripey goodness to adorn your neck. Primarily shades of blue, with greens and greys worked in, this scarf may be hand washed or dry cleaned. Brought to you by Novica, a site specializing in hand crafted items from around the world, you can check out a pretty detailed bio on each artist.

Price: $47.95
Novica: Blue alpaca wool scarf

This bright pink Star Wars tee is super cute and sweetly retro. The shirt is adorned with classic fonts in bright yellow, and R2-D2 is there to let you know the bubble gum flavor is out of this world! (his emphasis, not mine) I like most things robot, and R2-D2 from back in the day is a definite winner. The bold color palette and rather large and simple graphics combine perfectly to make this a great tee that can be enjoyed for years. Bought to you by Junkfood, the shirt is a cotton poly blend and is available in sizes S to XL.

Price: $24.00
Fred Flare: Star Wars bubble gum tee

This is a pretty cool old school looking Adidas top with a style I’ve never seen. They’ve replaced the universal three stripes with the repeating logo for a pretty cool effect. It’s 100% Polyester and is priced very reasonably.

$59
Adidas Tinto- Retro Cool

So big news in the photography world the other day was that Polaroid was going to stop making the instant film, and concentrate on digital printer solutions. This is really too bad, as Polaroid film has always had nice qualities that turned it into a distinctive medium of it’s own. This film imagery, with it’s saturated color, and recognizable border has been crafted into a visiually appealing wallet for FUN by artist Jimmy Fontaine.

$44
FUN - Men’s Polaroids Wallet

Everyone needs great socks to brighten their day, especially here in the Northwest where the continual grey days mean winter is still with us. These bright royal blue and white monkey socks will keep your toes warm, and are sure to bring a smile to all who see them. The monkey heads are an icon of artist Matthew Porter, and are white on the blue socks. Adding more cuteness, the socks also have white ankles, heels and toes. Available in two sizes - small and large. The fabric is said to be both plush and stretchy.

Price: $8.00
Copacetique: Monkey world socks

Finally, it is Friday! Find below a few gems from the blogosphere…

Awesome: Sssssssssssso awesome
Serpentine bicycle lock.

Fantastic Bonanza: T-Shirts for Hipsters (with bikes)
We like the cycle demon best!

Fashion Binge: Even more safari style!
Bring out your inner leopardess.

Little Splurge: Zebra print linen dress
Zebra stripes and it buttons down the back.

Great Green Goods: Recycled sweater hats - made by Faith
One of a kind hats from Portland, OR.

Sista So Fine Slopes to the streets
Sneaker meets snowboot.

The buffalo is a pretty large and intimidating creature, and makes a fine addition to your wardrobe when adorning a tee shirt. Supermaggie offers bison printed tees on a variety of shirt styles and in various color combinations for both women and men. My favorite is the asphalt long sleeve combo, which is shown below. A small herd of buffalo grace the extra long sleeved tee, two on the chest and an extra charming one at the right wrist. The short sleeve versions feature the 3rd buffalo on the left shoulder blade. This tee is lightweight jersey fabric made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton. Suppermaggie is also offering free shipping in the US and Canada on all orders over $50.00.

Price: $36.00
Supermaggie: buffalo tee

If you’re lucky enough to be spending time on the slopes enjoying winter and snow, perhaps you’re in need of a new jacket to finish out the season. This insulated and skull printed jacket from 686 Clothing looks perfect for all things snow related - hitting the powder on your snowboard or maybe heading out for a day of snowshoeing. Available in stone (shown below), with 80g poly-fill insulation and a 8K/5K waterproof/breathability rating.

Price: $149.99
Hanger 94: Mannual cranium insulated jacket