Aug 8th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
We all have our own body issues. For some, they wish they were thinner. For others, acne causes constant embarrassment. However, two issues stand out as the most traumatizing: small butts and excessive sweating. Flat-butted women have long suffered from Droopy Pants Complex, an affliction that has flummoxed scientists for minutes. Women who sweat are forced to hide their armpits under ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Aug 8th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
We all have our own body issues. For some, they wish they were thinner. For others, acne causes constant embarrassment. However, two issues stand out as the most traumatizing: small butts and excessive sweating. Flat-butted women have long suffered from Droopy Pants Complex, an affliction that has flummoxed scientists for minutes. Women who sweat are forced to hide their armpits under ...National Geographic to launch new clothing line
Aug 5th, 2011 at 8:00AM: National Geographic announced yesterday that it is getting into the clothing business. The famous organization says that it will produce a new line of "explorer inspired" apparel that will hit store shelves across North America later this year.
Nat Geo has partnered with apparel manufacturer Greater Clothing Company to bring two styles of clothing to market. The "Rugged Series" is designed for ...Traveling Pants from Ex Officio
Jul 12th, 2011 at 10:00AM: I get that folks think they're practical or that they take up less space in the bag, but whenever I see someone wearing those pants with the zip off legs so they convert into shorts, I think, "Really? Are you so tight with space that you can't find room for pants AND shorts?"
This is not the fault of Ex Officio, it's just that my not very high bar for fashion rests at the convertible ...Seven Days in a SmartWool Sweater
Jul 5th, 2011 at 10:00AM: Here's the thing: When I review gear, I actually use the stuff, I don't just scribble a few words about how fluffy it is out of the box, and how the tag says it's good in all kinds of weather or water resistant or... Nope, I trim the tags, throw everything that's wearable into the wash (and sometimes, in complete disregard of the instructions, the dryer). And then, I go out into the world in pants ...Apoc Neoshell Jacket from Westcomb
Jun 28th, 2011 at 2:00PM: At the intersection of breath ability, waterproofing, and lightweight material lies the holy grail of outer wear. It's the quest for that fabric that brought us Gore-Tex and Triple Point Ceramic and any number of branded fabric names.
Now there's NeoShell by Polartec, a breathable waterproof fabric that claims to be "100% more breathable than the best waterproof breathable on the market in ...SkyMall Monday: Jeans Lounge Pants
Jun 27th, 2011 at 1:00PM: I've never understood people who relax in their homes while wearing jeans. First of all, denim is not all that comfortable. Second, most people don't wash their jeans frequently, meaning that they're wearing filthy clothes on their couches and beds. And third, in the summer, jeans just aren't breathable and it's expensive to run your air conditioner all the time. That's why I strip down to my ...Sun Protection Wear from Patagonia
Jun 23rd, 2011 at 1:00PM: On our first sunny day in Seattle in far too long, I got sunburned. I know better. I fell asleep in the hammock and woke up baked to an itchy pink. I do this once a year, and then I come to my senses and dress appropriately.
I have a few very light weight long sleeved shirts that I picked up at the market in Siem Reap, Cambodia; all my shirts were too heavy for the oppressive humidity. I wanted ...A Nearly Perfect Mid-Layer: Patagonia's Ultralight Down Shirt
May 23rd, 2011 at 2:00PM: My travels take me to places with unpredictable weather, alpine regions where the temperature drops 20 degrees when a cloud crosses the sun, or coastal zones where the wind comes of the water and it's not as warm as I'd like it to be. I'm big on the standard platitude of dressing in layers for travel -- but I've become increasingly exacting over what, exactly, those layers are.
Patagonia's ...Photo of the Day (11.21.10)
Nov 21st, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Ever seen your co-worker wearing a purple suit? Or an electric pink skirt? For whatever reasons, bright colors are not part of the fashion vocabulary of most Westerners. We tend to prefer the safety of muted colors like black and grey. Not so in Bhutan. Flickr user andreakw caught this colorful line-up of women in Bhutan celebrating at a local festival. They're decked out in their kiras, a ...Pack your alter ego - International travel tip
Aug 5th, 2010 at 1:04PM: Admit it! Deep inside you, there is a wild child -- or perhaps a sophisticate? -- waiting to get out. Pack those outfits you've been too afraid to wear. Remember, on vacation you run the show! You can be whomever you want!
Since no one knows you, there are no preconceived notions ... except your own. Express those hidden personality traits you're usually too shy to reveal.
That green ...Ask Gadling: How do I pack for a trip to Antarctica?
Jun 30th, 2010 at 2:30PM: No matter where you go, packing right is the first step to ensuring a positive travel experience. So, what if you're heading off to a more extreme destination, one that very few people have ever been to? This week's question comes from Cedric in Amarillo, Texas:
"I've just found out that I may be going to Antarctica at the end of the year. I have no clue what to pack but feel like I need to ...20 great destinations for shopping
Apr 2nd, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Shoppers of all kinds will fall in love with the places that made this list of the top 20 cities for shopping. Whether you live nearby or are planning a trip, this list offers places ideal for anyone in need of some retail therapy.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The French Quarter and Bourbon Street are only the starting point in the unique shopping destinations you'll find in New Orleans. Stroll ...SkyMall Monday: Waistband Stretcher
Jun 22nd, 2009 at 1:00PM: Here at the SkyMall Monday world headquarters, we eat a lot. Moderation is a four-letter word, as far as I'm concerned. How can anyone expect me to eat responsibly with all these zig-zagging brownies and giant cupcakes laying around? So, as you can imagine, I'm not exactly in bikini shape this summer. Which is fine, since I'm a dude, but it also means that I'm not in old-timey bathing suit shape ...SkyMall Monday: Let's Talk Apparel
Jan 26th, 2009 at 1:00PM: As the writer of SkyMall Monday, I consider myself a public servant. If I can improve just one person's life with every post, I consider myself successful. Today, though, I'm aiming higher. I want to make the whole world a better place by making us all better looking. This week, SkyMall Monday takes a very special look at the apparel selections available in our favorite catalog. Sock Monkey Hat ...No Wrong Turns: How to Not Look like a "Gringo" in Mexico
Apr 9th, 2008 at 8:40AM: When traveling I prefer to lay kind of low and do my best to not draw too much attention to myself. This doesn't seem to be the case with other travelers visiting Mexico. This is mainly due to their questionable wardrobe choices. Years of watching "What Not to Wear", combined with my love for all things fashion-related, made it easy for me to pick out some of the worst faux pas in "gringo" ...Big in Japan: Spider silk socks warm the toes and sooth the soul
Dec 12th, 2007 at 9:30AM: In case you thought Japanese technology couldn't get any cooler, wait until you hear about the latest and greatest invention from the land of the Rising Sun.
This week, the Reuters Life! division reported that Japanese researchers were successful in creating the first ever pair of socks made entirely from spider silk.
Yup. You read that correctly - spider silk socks!
Dr. Masao Nakagaki, a ...How to dress well on the road
Nov 29th, 2007 at 7:21PM: Most of the travelling I do is for pleasure, not business, so I don't have to worry too much about what I am wearing or what condition my clothes arrive in (jeans and hoodies don't tend to get too wrinkly anyway.) But on the occasion that I actually have to look like I'm not some punk teenager, it's hard to decide what to bring. Here are some tips on how to look good on the road:
Dress for ...Hidden Pocket Pants Project (HPPP): Completed
Sep 20th, 2007 at 8:00AM: I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I dislike wearing a money belt. I understand and respect their importance in keeping your documents safely nested near your crotch, but they're uncomfortable. Most trips I end up wearing it for a week or two before the nasty combination of laziness and a belt rash kicks into high gear and I end up scrapping the pouch in favor of nervously traveling ...Traveler's Phrase Book T-shirt
Jul 5th, 2007 at 1:12PM:
This company is selling an overpriced t-shirt designed to be worn by travelers who are in a country whose inhabitants don't speak their native tongue. The idea is that instead of attempting to communicate with someone who knows where the bathroom is, for instance, you annoyingly point to the international symbol for bathroom on your shirt. Other symbols include hospital, airplane, bedding (for ...Burton's Sleeper Hoodie -- Plane Fashion
Mar 14th, 2007 at 1:20PM:
Snowboard manufacturer, Burton, is introducing a new hooded jacket designed specifically for comfortable flying. It features a built-in eye shade, iPod/ticket/passport pocket, armpit zippers (to cool you down if necessary), and a built-in neck pillow. I'm sure there are a bunch of other hidden features that they don't even tell you about -- they just sell you the jacket and let you explore it on ...
