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OR/SLC-NYC Outdoor lifestyle-urban wear that travels...feature ethnic-indigenous prints-in total or as trim details...reflects the world wide destination of its wearer. Mountain Khakis-of course makes fab fitting khakis in that dusty fav-but has some feminine frills for the ladies that are as easy to wear-including this printed sleeveless frock -flatters all figures-EMMA DRESS $75 EDDIE BAUER ...ikat -like print as front panels-in fitness capri...side solid black panels flatter  -visual wise-and really, what women wants added 5lbs that all around prints bring on? KRIMSON KLOVER wins the GOLD MEDAL for its prints -including this -ethnic diamond tunic-cotton/viscose WHIMSICAL..airy and light-eyelet fabrics and hand drawn---begs for a summer breeze Loved this sheer eyelet-by Eddie Bauer -don't see this sheer textile too much in the outdoors world. SO PRETTY ICEBREAKER ...New Zealand merino wool -functional blends get arty in SS16 graphic co...

NYC For that dad who trains for 'races' anything- where a time clock counts the secs...triathlons, obstacle races, road -off-road jaunts...chances are he's got his brain cells on speed dial when it comes to nutrition that gets him across the finish line, faster-or enables him to do just one more rep. IDEA: A gift basket packed with healthy, vetted goodies-for guys (or gals) on the go ... Supplements that consist of what they claim-look for the verifiable USDA Organic label-what we drink down after a mega hours workout for long distance stuff---a surprisingly tasty berry just shake it with water...combo of fav label NovaScotia™ Organics Berry Slim and Pre&Pro-Biotics Formula.. Other products from the Canadian based company-included dried organic fruit in snack sized packets...Also pictured - a packet of Appethyl™ we toss in for the Thylakaoids + micro-nutrients from spinach...the prime ingredient. It's tough to get enough Vitamin D these indoor working ...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC, SIA-Denver PYOUR PERFORMANCE, DARN TOUGH, INJINJI, EXPERIA, FITS, LORPEN words/images Judith Ecochard Novelty socks-boldened with bright colors and punchy prints-are becoming a 'yes' on the must buy bucket list of many fashion retailers' trooping through all the tradeshows-these past few weeks. The warm winter seems irrelevant -as shoe/bootie styles are welcoming footwear to show off these stylish styles- for year round wear. Why not then, opt for the best fitting, technically innovative (moisture wicking, anti-odor etc), durable...and comfy knit socks out there---like the brands we recently previewed at Outdoor Retailer and SnowSports Industries Association trade shows. Made faaarrrrrrr better than the designer label licensed socks we see for sale at  better department stores...and just, if not better looking...with btw nice packaging too in some cases. Baselayers/performance leg wear combos-just seemed like a no-brainer,  but this ...