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What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas…provided you make it there…

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It’s no secret that the mild recession we find ourselves in has put a touch of pressure on state budgets, leading to ‘out-of-the-box thinking’ by our esteemed lawmakers.
I think we can all agree that very few good things happen when our parliamentarians begin brainstorming, but the fine folks who run McCarran airport in Las Vegas [...]

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LV’s economic way to carry your newspaper

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LV launches a stunning $4000 carrying case for your $2.00 newspaper.
In our digital age, is there really any point to carrying your FT for any reason other than the fact that it’s the perfect shade of antique rose?
If you’re like me (a brand-whoring, lover of everything LV) you’re going to want to run over [...]

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February’s Man Bag
Grab Bag

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Some of my favourite discoveries from the last 30 days.

Brooklyn Circus Denim Duffle Bag

I have some seriously envious of the taste and sensibilities the guys at Brooklyn Circus bring to just about everything they do. While I can’t often rock their bold, luxurious looks with a decidedly BK twist, here’s a beautiful piece that’s accessible [...]

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Briefcases for the arborially inclined

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I‘m sure we all know one. You know, those quaint, well-intentioned people who spend their lives moaning over the tragic lives of animals rather than bemoaning the tragic state of their own lives.

If you find yourself justifying your affection for leather to a hemp lover or occasionally empathising with the noble cow rather than seeing [...]

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Get some Amish slave labour fashion

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With most of our fashion coming from the emerging world, Billykirk turns outsourcing manufacturing on its head, with gorgeous results.
Billykirk’s line is manufactured right here in the USA…Amish Country, USA. Adding to their heritage of nice quilts, great furniture, handmade jams and rolling their eyes at NYC on romantic weekends, the Amish can now add [...]

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Everday can be bowling party day for your feet

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Ithink the number of people who have contemplated stealing shoes from their local bowling alley is roughly equal to the number of people who have gone bowling, but don’t own their own ball.
Perhaps its the beer or the the vicarious experience of dressing like a clown (before bowling like one) but its undeniable that donning [...]

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eBay found liable for Wuittons. Ordered to pay LV $275,000. Do they accept paypal?

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EBay has been ordered by a French court to pay LV $275,000 for their liability in directing users who searched for ‘wuitton’ to eBay.
The irreparable damage that this has done to the venerable fashion house, to Paris, France and Gaullic culture at large, was amusingly only worth $275,000…approximately what a rock star spends on her [...]

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American Airlines is running out of ways to screw us over. Wants $8 for blankets.

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Flying domestic these days is really getting closer and closer to a hostage situation. But ever dedicated to pushing the limits on how ghetto they can turn the experience of getting from point a to b, American has decided that their syphyllis-riden blankets are worth $8 (yes, that is why they make you itchy…)
What cracks [...]

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Get a Gilligan vibe while you hide your drinking problem at work

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Listen. There are worse things than being a closet alcoholic. Like being an unprepared and unfashionable closet alcoholic.
For your self-destructive tendencies, Cork Pops has a gorgeous porthole inspired flask that takes care of both problems while holding 4ozs. of your favourite liquor in stainless steel goodness. Just remember, when someone asks, it’s just the world’s [...]

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Everything looks cuter in tiny sizes…(well almost everything)

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We’re obsessed with tiny. Why are we so in love with all things mini? mini cupcakes, mini cars, fun size Snickers? Does it make us feel bigger? Less Guilty?
Well regardless of the reasons it gives companies a chance to take any good thing and make it better (and way more expensive) by making it miniature.If [...]

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