A jacket is like a man’s purse. You can take it off and on easily and it will hold everything you need to without filling your pant pockets. Now that winter’s in full swing, a good coat is indispensable. Finding one that doesn’t seem like it should be summiting peaks however; is another task all together.

We thought we’d round up some cold weather winners to help you frame the tie around your neck.

Apolis waxed cotton, (detachable) lined – USMC Jacket

Owner/Operator  Clean, classic nylon waterproof shell – 111b Parka

J.Crew  Durable, with rear-loading “game pockets” – Trapper Jacket

Tough luck at the Halloween Superstore? We’re not surprised. Try these do-it-yourself costumes for your kids and your munchkin will be the hit of the parade.

Beehive

You’d be Lion if you don’t think this is adorable.

Maiden Voyage

Coos and Hoots

Gnomes, they’d look cute in your garden

Pretty, pretty peacock

Give this kid some spinach, pureed

Audrey Horne

J. Crew sweater in heather saddle; Land’s End pleated skirt

Donna Hayward

Ralph Lauren hunting shirt; Urban Outfitters mens vest

Annie Blackburn

Oscar de la Renta vintage shirt; Madewell silk skirt

Log Lady

Polo vintage red horn rim glasses; Lands End collared cardigan

Christian Siriano. Like walking through red hot flames.

Derek Lam. Color and geometry; love how these qualities pop, pop, pop!

Stella McCartney. Reinvented the polka dot. Made them sexy and sophisticated.

Expert bootsmith and friend, Raul Ojeda opened his own bespoke shoe shop this weekend, and Launderette was lucky enough to attend the launch party. Many fine cheeses were sampled.

Don Ville Shoes is a beautiful storefront, and on-site workshop in Los Angeles, CA. Fine leathers, and walls full of shoe lasts stand at the ready. We can’t wait to see more of what Raul and his brothers create out of them.

There’s a new sock about town, its website, beautiful, and copy, quite witty.

Chuck Butler Supplies introduces its first season of dynamite foot socks. Brooklyn based designer, flag maker, and Teddy Roosevelt scholar: Jeff Butler warns the wearer of his socks are in danger of grave envy, and extreme comfort – boasting to have plumbed the eastern seaboard’s textile mills to find only the Grand Poobah of knits, fabrics worthy of the Chuck Butler name and serial number.

As a man who knows the importance of the right sock at the right moment, Jeffery promises no sock bearing his grandfather’s name will prove “Too itchy” or “Too wussy.” Currently available in five colors, each banded at the hem with its own forked pennant, serial # emblazoned on the arch. These are socks to be sought after. Get your Chuck Butler’s in bulk.

Happy Independence

1. Francis shift dress 2. Lilly Pulitzer dress 3. Flag Banner 4. J. Crew boys’ tie 5. Code Flag Artwork 6. Flag pillows

There’s no reason a girl suit shouldn’t be cute.

Designer Cynthia Rowley teamed up with Roxy to produce these stunner 2 mil spring suits. If the plan is to be in the water a lot this summer you might want to check these out. Your wetsuit choices just went from black, and black, to all kinds of color!

In the meantime, here are several Summertime wardrobes we covet:

Chance

Ulla Johnson

Emersonmade

Nadinoo