Things to do for August 23, 2012

The Weekender

Some Victoria’s Secret Models Would Like a Word About Your Weekend

A spoonful of sugar helps the weekend go down.

If You Like Victoria’s Secret Models...
VICTORIAN ERA

If You Like Victoria’s Secret Models...

There’s a new blog. It’s all about Victoria’s Secret models. That’s it. Just... nothing more. A Gisele here. An Alessandra Ambrosio there. So check that out whenever you can. There are hundreds of pictures and a searchable model directory. If you’re still reading this, you’re clearly not ready. Thanks for reading, though.

And Suddenly, You Need a Domino Set
DOMINO EFFECT

And Suddenly, You Need a Domino Set

Don’t take this the wrong way, but your domino set is a piece of sh*t. That, or you don’t have one. Either way, it’s time to consider an upgrade. Like this black, laser-etched domino set that comes in a custom box complete with a hidden compartment and a lighter. Things to light sold separately.

Your Key Chain, Now a Tripod
TRI HARD

Your Key Chain, Now a Tripod

Key chains are great for holding keys. They keep them all snug. All warm. Anyway, someone just invented a different kind of key chain. The kind that’s a tripod for your iPhone. It’s got a grippy base and a magnetic pivot-y thing where your phone goes. Just pretend you need it.

Jack Spade + Barbour + Fall = This
THE FALL GUY

Jack Spade + Barbour + Fall = This

Jack Spade and Barbour just joined forces for a little bag-and-jacket-making session. The kind with waxed-canvas coal bags with custom brass hardware. The kind with olive-colored Plimpton jackets with corduroy collars and snap-in game pockets. It’s all quite handsome and fall-y. Might want to follow that lead.

Curing Meat Like an Old Italian Guy
PORK IT OVER

Curing Meat Like an Old Italian Guy

Well, this is... new. Turns out, professors of charcuterie actually exist. Like, meat-curing professors. They’re real. Paperwork and all. The proof: one of them just wrote a book complete with 100 recipes and tips on the basics of all things Italian pork salumi. It’s no bacon doctorate, but...

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