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Sun-faded khaki cotton webbing with a distressed brass buckle and leather details.  Looks like it washed ashore after getting tossed in the waves for the afternoon.

J.Crew Military Web Belt $34.50

Even in the dead of winter you’ll have a little reminder of more frivolous times when you were barefoot, tan and full of liquid courage.  Nothing like a few private chuckles every time you reach for your credit cards. This wallet is vegetable dyed cowhide embossed with a repeat burnished anchor. The interior is lined with a natural linen and screened with vintage tattoo artwork.

Jack Spade Embossed Anchor Credit Card Holder at Bonobos $80.00

The scent is Whiskey, but don’t think you can just do a few shots of Jack and achieve the same effect. Portland General says elegance, strength, and charisma describe the fragrance of this eau de toilette and shaving jelly. Imagine a deep woodsy and amber fragrance with a surprising hint of spice and floral complexity that reveals itself over the hours. The result is a masculine scent with the magnetism of a Hollywood star. Move over, Brad.

Portland General Personal Care at Bows + Arrows ($5.00-$25.00)

Stay cool both literally and figuratively by reinventing a old school pair of poly cotton walking shorts with a sporty chest striped polo and a pair of frayed-edge canvas slip-on sandals.

• Bonobos Navy Color Block Polo $65.00
• J.Press Charcoal Walking Shorts $59.25 (on sale)
• Sanuk Standard Sandals $48.00

These 100% cotton jersey polos are fitted to make you look and feel more buff.  Skip the gym and buy the polo.

Bonobos Navy Color Block Polo $65.00

This timeless poly cotton masterpiece is made in the good old US of A and can take you from tool to cool in a matter of minutes.  Sit them low on your hips and give your belts a day off; you don’t want to actually look like a grandfather, dude.

J.Press Charcoal Walking Shorts $59.25 (on sale)

On a scale of one to “Light and Comfortable”…these are “Light and Comfortable”.  They’re also vegan and vegetarian which will help ease the guilt when you go for your second cheeseburger.

Sanuk Standard Sandals $48.00

Croquet is a blast when you’re playing with the proper refreshments.  This Teak Croquet Set combines smart design and quality construction to create a modern interpretation of the classic lawn game.

Teak Croquet Set $498.00

Awesomeness is only half the story: WASARA plates, cups, and bowls are also earth-conscious products made from tree-free renewable materials (sugar cane, bamboo, and reed pulp) and are fully biodegradable and compostable.

The WASARA Collection (prices vary)

Don’t throw away the deodorant just yet: we’re simply talking about adding a little more texture with chambray shirts, cut-off corduroy shorts, and sun-faded v-neck tees.  Add  blips of neon with a retro running shoe.

J.Crew Broken-in No-pocket V-neck Tee $24.50

New Balance 420 Retro Running Shoes $59.50

Gap Short Sleeve Gray Chambray Shirt $49.50

We’re not talking about assisting Sarah Palin on her next helicopter hunting expedition.  We’re just loving this easy-to-wear short sleeve chambray shirt in gray.  It feels fresh even after quite a few seasons of chambray mania.  It also makes your arms look slightly more jacked-up than their usual jacked-upness.

Gap Short Sleeve Gray Chambray Shirt $49.50