Nothing really new about the fact that you can customize L.L. Bean's iconic canvas tote bags in any way you want, but I still get a kick out of it. So many opportunities for humor not taking monograms so seriously. Here are a few I'm mulling over before spring. Very important things to think about over the weekend.
We don't usually single out one single item when it comes to apothecary goods or beauty items because we're all so different and products effect people differently, and I never thought I'd have such a positive feeling toward a body lotion, but after discovering Boulder, CO.-based Mountain Ocean Coconut Moisturizer ($15) at Individual Medley, I decided this is my lotion for the rest of my days. Done. I'm half way through my first bottle and about to order another one because I don't want to be without my beloved Skin Trip ever (this may be an unhealthy attachment, but I don't care). It's light and not greasy, smells great but isn't perfume-y, and is ideal after sun, ski, surf, shower, shave, you name it. Check out more about the 41-year-old Colorado company here.
Our good friends at Westerlind have officially opened up their second location. Last year they landed in Nolita (31 Spring Street, NYC) and now they're in one of their natural habitats, the snow covered mountains of Utah. With an edited mix of vintage ski apparel and lesser-known international labels they are known to champion, the Westerlind mountain shop at Powder Mountain is making me want to book a ticket to SLC immediately. That's tomboy hero Alyssa Larson above (and below) modeling some of the Westerlind wares, most of which are available online as well, in case you won't be hitting the Rockies for some spring skiing anytime soon. 
