SCENE | Lot, Stock and Barrel

I discovered the vintage purveyors Lot, Stock and Barrel at this past weekend's Northern Grade show in Downtown L.A.,—their small booth of vintage t-shirts was intriguing enough to walk down the block to their new location on Traction Ave. and see what else was going on. A LOT more. Tucked behind some metal gates is a shop full to the rafters of vintage Americana, sort of a Mr. Freedom meets RTH, but more than anything it looks like a shop you'd stumble into in a Tokyo alley.








Beyond the merch, the shop offers custom patch work and chain-stitched embroidery. Custom monograms start at $35, custom patches start at $45, and embroidery is also available—so if you think you might be in the neighborhood, don't forget your favorite jean jacket or t-shirt, or canvas bag—Tul, the resident sew master, will work his magic on almost anything he can get under his vintage Singer.


Lot, Stock and Barrel's new location: 801 Traction Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles.

UNIFORM | Alas x Tara Whalley Guatemalan Loafers

Australian sleepwear label ALAS has recently released four slipper designs (they're hard-soled, so suitable for indoor or outdoor use) that are sooooo good. The slippers (a.k.a. smoking flats) are a collaborative effort with Tara Whalley known for her work to bring fair wages to skillful artisans. The shoes are woven by Mayan artisans, hand-dyed with native plants, and cobbled together using vegetable-tanned leather. The ALAS slippers ($198) are available in limited supply and can be pre-ordered for a late October ship. Keep up with Tomboy Style elsewhere: INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK.

DESIGN | Pastrana Studio

Aptly described as the intersection of Texas and Danish Modern, Pastrana Studio, a husband and wife team outside of Denton, TX. (just north of Dallas), is my latest home discovery. Timeless, hand-made, rich and refined, I'm so attracted to Pastrana pieces, especially their Boxcar Stool ($195), which could be a side table or a seat. I'm on board with these guys. Very on board.

ICON | Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby

I was so delighted to discover Ms. Cornelia Crosby today while looking into the history of Registered Maine Guides (as one does). Crosby, who was best know by her nickname "Fly Rod" was in 1897 the very first Maine Registered Guide. She was exceptional at fly-fishing (you'd better be if that's your name) who was witnessed to have caught 200 Brook Trout in a single day. But perhaps Crosby's best achievement was marketing Maine tourism to the rest of the country. She attended large outdoor trade shows in Boston and New York, wrote a syndicated column about her adventures, and advocated for railroads to be built to access hunting, fishing, and hiking in Western Maine. Quite a life, especially for a woman born in 1854. Looks like she even got some casting in with a young Theodore Roosevelt (photo below).

UNIFORM | Scout / Seattle Drift Jacket

Fall is here and that means one thing to my wardrobe: lightweight jackets. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yesssss! Easily my favorite closet staple and item to stalk online. Speaking of the later, Scout / Seattle, a company I admire hugely, has created one for the books. Their made-in-Seattle unisex Drift Jacket ($324) is made from a single layer of lightweight Japanese cotton. The subtle floral pattern adds a pinch of femininity to the utility of the jacket and I love the look of buttoning the top collar flipped up (below right photo) and I can't think of something this wouldn't go with.

WORD | Range Magazine

Launched this summer as a 20-page newsprint magazine by the creative agency Range, Range Magazine is a really smart outdoor-industry publication that discusses trends in apparel and reports on design. It's not only art directed beautifully, but the content is so good. My favorite page from issue one (which you can purchase or read online) is the flowchart that helps you decide if you're Normcore or Outdoor. Hilarious and spot on. Click here for their digital version and flip to page 18.


P.S. Speaking of the resurgence of print magazines: The Great Indie Magazine Explosion: A Survey.

SCENE | Found by National Geographic

Last year in honor of National Geographic's 125th anniversary, they launched a tumblr called Found, a stream of unpublished and rarely seen photos from the Nat Geo archives. It's updated weekly, so checking in on it today for the first time in a year was like rediscovering a whole new treasure trove. It's so vivid; an easy way to burn an hour of your time without realizing it! Have a great weekend! Keep up with Tomboy Style elsewhere: INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK.

UNIFORM | Vintage Patches

Last night on Abbott Kinney Blvd in Venice, the menswear store Stag out of Austin, Texas officially opened their second location. In addition to a thorough roster of brands that have helped heritage menswear become the force that it is today, Stag had a big candy jar on the counter full of old trail patches ($5 each). I love putting patches on tote bags and canvas stuff, so I'm sure it won't be long before these guys find a new home. :]

GEAR | Tanner Goods

Tanner Goods out of Portland, Oregon has recently launched their first women's capsule. Their American-made leather belts and wallets go toe to toe with the men's side, but I have to say their Perennial Day Bag ($400) is my favorite. It's structural, it has great pockets, a hearty strap, and the hardware is substantial without being in your face. It holds an SLR camera, a jean jacket and a laptop with plenty of room to spare, but it's also small enough to look like a bag you'd take out.

[Photos of Alex Malloy's 1970 Jeepster].

SCENE | The North Island of New Zealand

Last month I was lucky enough to make it down to New Zealand, one of the last land masses to be discovered by humans and thus one of the most unspoiled places I've ever laid eyes on. I wrote a little essay for Huckberry Journal about the pure wildness of The Northland, about four hours north of Auckland. And while New Zealand is known for its natural beauty, the city life is nothing to sneeze at either. I fell in love with the country's capital city and wrote up my idea of a perfect day in Wellington for Vogue.com (thanks for all your suggestions on that!), which hopefully captured a slice of the incredible art, fashion, coffee and food scenes on offer. In conclusion: New Zealand is the best country ever.

UNIFORM | Ursa Major Signet Ring

I love when a designer takes something of utmost quintessence and still can add something different without taking away its essence or ruining it all together. The multi-talented Kate Jones of Ursa Major Jewelry (and formerly the creative director of Taylor Stitch) has done just that with the classic signet ring. Instead of initials being etched, she has created a signet ring with a raised monogram, and aptly calls it Not Your Grandfather's Signet Ring ($90-$690). Important note: If you happen to get caught up in a bar fight, this ring might leave "quite an impression"—if that's not what you're looking for, you may want keep it blank. Har har.

UNIFORM | Radcliffe College

Photos via Radcliffe yearbooks.

Did Normcore start at Radcliffe?

[Photo 1]: Garrett Leight Milwood frames ($285); Uniqlo silk blouse ($60); Keds Champion Originals ($45), beat up pair of Vans Authentics pictured, but I think she's probably in Keds). [Photo 2]: Bud Heavy; Snake Bite earrings ($130); J. Press Shaggy Dog sweater ($230). [Photo 3]: Ann Mashburn crewneck pullover ($295); vintage field hockey stick ($42); Chance button down oxford ($118); Levi's 501s ($88).

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SCENE | The Hand & Eye

New store alert! Maker-centric website The Hand & Eye, which features craftsmen and designers, just launched a web store. There are only a few products to date (more coming soon), but they are absolutely worth taking note of. Their collaboration tote with Brooklyn-based Mer Bags made from waxed canvas and lined with American truck tarp vinyl looks ideal for all seasons—but hello, perfect Fall bag! And their American-made bandanas, designed by Elsa Jenna and printed by Man vs Ink, are prettttty pretty great too. Looking forward to watching The Hand & Eye grow, they've obviously got a great eye and able hands to make things.