Bowties are a staple for us (shocker, right?). Whether they come from a small company that is just starting out, or a huge company that has been around for hundreds of years, we really don’t care, as long as they are high quality and great looking. Recently, Brooks Brothers has released their Spring 2011 collection, and one tie that really caught our attention was the Houndstooth Silk Bowtie ($85) that is part of their Black Fleece line.
Recently, our friend Nick from Knot Clothing and Belt Co. suggested we look into a small company called Harding-Lane. He told us that we would really like their hats, and he was right. It has been a long time since we have seen a hat that was truly different than others on the market without being something ridiculous, and Harding-Lane has come up with something we really like. Their Needlepoint Hats ($24.99) are definitely a great idea.
We’re entering the time of year where sunglasses are essential to your daily routine. Not only is summer coming up when you’ll be out and about and constantly exposed to the sun, but this is the time of year when the sun is hanging in the sky blinding you on your late afternoon/early evening drive home from work or class. One way to deal with the ridiculous amounts of glare it to grab yourself a pair of Woody Sunglasses ($120) by Hobie.
Many times, some of our favorite items are those that find inspiration from years past. It may be something that is inspired by an old cut of clothing, or something that was initially used by soldiers before becoming more main stream. Desert boots first started showing up on the feet of British soldiers who were stationed in Egypt during World War II. Though the soldiers were only wearing them during their downtime, the boots started gaining popularity rather quickly. After huge success in the 60’s and 70’s desert boots basically fell off of the radar until the last couple of years. Luckily for us, many companies now feature a Desert Boot in their lineup. One of our favorites is the Mojave ($145) by J Shoes.
The weatherman has been hinting that we might actually see 60º here in Annapolis this week, so we have decided that it might be time to start boxing up some of our heaviest winter gear for the season. While it may be a bit premature to start packing up, we just can’t resist. Call it unwarranted optimism, but we are hoping that if we start introducing pieces of our spring wardrobe now, the weather will decide to cooperate. One thing that is a must as we transition from winter to spring is a light weight scarf. For those days that the wind is whipping, and there is still a bit of a chill, the Double Gauze Scarf ($39.50) by J. Crew is a wonderful accent piece.
Did you ever wonder what to get for the girl who has almost everything? The answer is simple, the Seersucker Seaport Belt ($25) by L.L. Bean. Inspired by summer on the Maine coast, this belt is sure to make your significant other think you spent a fortune on one of her favorite new accessories.
It’s Valentine’s Day, and hopefully you aren’t waiting until the last minute to make plans for you and that special someone. If you are, good luck. While we could use this space to provide a last minute gift guide, we thought it would make better sense to tell you about a great pair of pants. Leave it to the team at Bonobos to come up with a name that you can’t help but grin about. Yes, we are talking about their “I Frickin’ Love You” Pants ($120).
Here at Bows & Boats we’re itching for spring to get here as much as you are. In the spirit of warm weather, consider picking up the Sea Island Madras Brooke Tote Bag ($92) by Just Madras.
It’s still a little chilly outside, but as the temperature starts to rise a full on coat can be a little bulky for spring. A perfect way to split the difference between warmth and bulk is to learn to layer. In order to easily finish off a layered look, consider picking up the Jonah Tuscany Half-Zip ($135) by J. McLaughlin.
A number of the girls we know always seem to have to have issues finding a bag that can stand up to the rigors of everyday use when it comes to lugging around, files, textbooks, or anything in between. While a bookbag might be a simple solution, many don’t like the look, and those who have wrapped up with school don’t really have that option anymore. There are a number of simple canvas bags that can do the job, but one of our favorites is the Classic Tote ($95) by Vineyard Vines.
