Lomography recently released two special edition western-themed cameras with oxidized brass bodies. The 35mm cameras are finished with etching and laser engraving and are being sold for a cool $199. Not cheap by any means, but they would look mighty good if you happen to be planning a desert photo shoot. Speaking of, check out this amazing photo of Mick Jagger hanging out in Joshua Tree (obviously not taken with the aforementioned camera).

We’ve scoured Etsy to bring you some of the best style finds out there right now. First up, we have this handcrafted hightop leather boat shoes for $350.

Navajo print blanket coat for $325.

Southwestern-inspired bib shield necklace for $79.99.
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We’ve scoured Etsy to bring you some of the best style finds out there right now. First up, we have this large Sears vintage plaid coat for $78.

Next up, we have this pair of brown leather lace up boots in size 7 for $135.

Here we have “The Rolston Bag” in denim with a geometric black and white Aztec print for $184.

There’s something about living in England that makes me overly sentimental for American holidays like Thanksgiving, so I had to include a somewhat “festive” piece. Here is the Give Thanks fall banner for $20.

Next up, we have this vintage Oak Camping Stool made from Pendleton Wool for $59.

Lastly, we have a pair of size 6 ankle booties circa 1980s in soft brown leather for $40.

Common People have gone and created a shoe inspired by the laid back, leather loving style of the one and only David Crosby. You can pick up a pair of the soft ginger suede shoes for around $67. For more information and to purchase the shoes, head here.

We’ve scoured Etsy to bring you some of the best style finds out there right now. First up, we have this vintage southwest woven market bag with leather straps and wooden buttons to anchor the closure for $35.

Next up, we have this Pendleton brand black wool felt hat with a brown leather band for $40.

Lastly, we have this vintage wool and leather backpack. It has an Aztec geometric pattern, outer leather pockets with buckles, drawstring top, and a top flap that buckles. It’ll cost you a pretty penny at $195. Overpriced? Yes. But boy, do I want it.

On the heels of the Idle Hands post, we found it necessary to introduce you to Jen McMillan’s Bandit Brand tees. These vintage styled organic tees are the closest to perfection you can get without blowing your mind. No cheesy brand names or logos, just good ol’ all-American graphics on super soft tees made in the USA. Plus, they make gorgeous jewelry. It just doesn’t get any better than that.

You can buy the tees, which retail for $36 a pop, via their website or through various retailers across the US. For the complete list of stores, click here.
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On a recent trip to Santa Cruz,  I finally had the pleasure of visiting Idle Hands Dry Goods. The shop has everything you could ever want from a clothing store: vintage boots, Bandit Brand tees, Driven Skateboards, dresses for the ladies, vintage leather jackets for the gents and some amazing silver jewelry and other accessories.

Plus, shop owner Jen McMillan is one of the raddest ladies this side of the Mississippi. Click here to check out the store, see more of the inventory, and to hear some of our favorite Waylon songs that are currently serving as the site’s soundtrack (as if you needed more of an excuse to check it out). Now if they can just start selling that inventory online…
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We’ve scoured Etsy to bring you some of the best style finds out there right now for the menfolk. First up, we have this vintage wool coat with faux fur lining for $399.99. It reminds me slightly of this picture of the Avett Brothers and let’s be honest here: any clothing you can wear that will remind the ladies of the Avetts is not an opportunity to be taken lightly.

Next up, we have this vintage 1980s striped Oxford blue and grey shirt for $28. Smart. Simple. Enough said.

Lastly, we have this Bowery Lane Bicycles Broncks Black bike for $595.00. The bike is handmade in New York City with American steel and a limited edition leather saddle, sustainable cork handles, chain guard, fenders, kick stand, rear rack, hand brazed brass joints and a hand crafted wooden crate. Definitely something to be seen riding around town on.

Daily Memorandum, “an intellectual’s Americana”, is an Etsy store out of Philadelphia after When You Awake’s own vintage heart. They offer a wide selection of antique furnishings (dressers, tables, chairs), accessories (old radios, shaving kits) and more.  Here are three of our favorite pieces that are currently up for grabs. First up, we have this Industrial Draftsman Workbench Table for $650. It is a handmade shop table, complete with hooks, hangers,  shelves and finished with black trim.

Next up, we have this Wool Indian Trade Blanket, circa late 1940s-1950s, for $45.

Lastly, we have this P & R Railroad Hardware Medicine Cabinet for $275. It’s an early 20th century primitive handmade cabinet with three levels inside, hinged door, and hand painted inscription “Ea.M. Miller & Sons, Lebanon PA, P+R” on front. The P+R is most likely referring to the P & R or Philadelphia and Reading Railroad station in Lebanon, PA. (Thanks to Teenangster for the head’s up on the Daily Memorandum).

Billy Reid, the fine purveyor of “low-fi Southern-bred luxury” who lives in Florence, AL, has created a T-shirt to benefit disaster relief in Alabama after tornadoes devastated the region. The shirt is $38 at Billy Reid boutiques and on the designer’s website with all proceeds going towards the Red Cross Tornado Disaster Relief Fund.