Retail Therapy 062: Ski Fashion, Calftox, and 2024 Travel
Plus film photography, wishlist items, and our cold weather chunky sweaters.
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Yep — those chunky sweaters you see on us in this episode mean one thing and one thing only: we finally got that winter weather we’ve been complaining about getting since, well, September. And with those cozy vibes soaring off the charts, we had no choice but to discuss some ski style, dream 2024 travel spots (since we now realize cold weather stinks), and more. Let’s dive right in.
52 Places To Travel in 2024 (or, in our case, one or two).
Like clockwork, The New York Times drops their 52 Places To Travel in 2024 at the beginning of every year. From The Path of Totality to Manchester to Alabama (???), we had no choice but to go through the list and select some favorites, some question marks, and everything in between.
But more than anything during this, we found out how much Barrett absolutely loves eclipses these days. Like an onion, that guy.
Ski fashion from two dudes who ski once every couple years these days.
Still feeling the ripple effects (read: Venmos) from Barrett’s bachelor party in Breckenridge, we considered talking ski style in the previous week’s episode despite deciding not to because we, well… don’t really ski or snowboard that often these days.
But when @databutmakeitfashion decided to release their analysis of the best selling ski styles from this season, it gave us a good starting place. While we didn’t make any hard and fast rules for any mountain-goers out there, we did note several styles we saw as well as discussing our own kits.
The one thing we kind of realized? If you’re not a local, everyone knows the second they lay their eyes on you.
(And that’s okay.)
The Film Camera Revolution rolls on.
Yes, I’ve become obsessed with going analog lately. And yes, this applies to both music and photography. Just look at my most recent Instagram posts if you don’t believe me:
Some may criticize me and say, “Will, you only wanted to talk about film because 1. You wanted to promote your list grid post and 2. You wanted to bully Barrett into developing the film from Breckenridge.” And yes, you’re completely correct if that’s your assessment of the situation.
As it turns out, we have a ways to go before we’re actually good film photographers. But at least we got this one from the trip:
We earned those après beers. And that hot cocoa too.
Out: Armpit Botox, In: Calf Botox
Disclaimer: Calf botox is not actually on a Retail Therapy-approved In/Out list so please do not say we told you to do it.
We’ve talked bladder botox for trips to The Hamptons. We’ve talked armpit botox to avoid sweating for 4-6 months. But now, we’ve talked calftox — the act of getting botox in your calves in order to make them smaller. Here’s an explanation from The New York Post, as I refuse to credit this idea which my actual explanation:
And the “calf tox” trend has already captivated TikTok with 2.5 million views on the platform — despite potential side effects that could lead to pain and discomfort, swelling and bruising, allergic reaction, infection, and/or weakness and inability to exercise, according to The Clifford Clinic.
Botox can weaken the calf muscles, which in turn could affect the ability to do some exercise. The Clifford Clinic advises avoiding strenuous physical activity for at least two weeks after the procedure.
“Applying Botox to your calf muscles to make them appear slimmer will temporarily relax the muscles by blocking out nerve endings,” plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Peredo told The Post. “Everyday exercises can be affected by this. It could potentially affect your gait/stride, affecting the way you walk, run or jump depending on your anatomy.”
Please don’t do this. PLEASE.
Of course, we closed things out with our wishlists and imminent cops.
For 2024, we’ve hit the reset button on our wishlists and made them a bit more digestible for the year ahead. To access the complete version of our 2022 and 2023 wishlists, look no further than our final Listener Digest of 2022 and our final Listener Digest of 2023.
Will’s Wishlist (2023)
Seeking recommendations for dining tables, media consoles, and rugs!
RRL Officer Khakis ($241.50 on sale) — Link
Abercrombie Workwear Pants ($68) — Link
Nike ACG Russet Moc ($100) — Link
NEW: Soho Home Nadine Rug ($1,016) — Link
Barrett’s Wishlist (2023)
Margaret Howell Fireman Trousers ($495 Retail / $371.25 Sale) — Link
Vass Shoes Black Leather Cap Toe Oxfords (€417) — Link
NEW: Uniqlo Down Parkas ($40-$150) — Link
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Having just got armpit botox, I don't care what they say, I'm 100% in on it. Life changing.