Southern Sass: We're Still Pondering the Most Important Game of Thrones Deaths

6.29.2016

We're Still Pondering the Most Important Game of Thrones Deaths

Let your weekend flag fly.

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06/29/16

Let your weekend flag fly.

FROM PERKS

Take Me to Work with You

Why would somebody want a briefcase (or weekender bag) made from waterproof fabric with leather handles? Because sometimes it rains when you're heading into the office. And sometimes you just need to play hooky and take a spontaneous Wednesday morning trip to the beach.




411:	Bags from Stuart & Lau

UD - Sharks and Dolphins and Girls and a Fake <em>New Yorker</em>

THE UD FIVE

Sharks and Dolphins and Girls and a Fake New Yorker

Watching sharks and dolphins face off, reading Emma Cline's debut coming-of-age novel set against the Manson cult and appreciating the comedy-laden pages of The Neu Jorker... Yep, these are our musts for the days ahead.

SNOW AND BEHOLD

The Most Important Game of Thrones Deaths. According to Us.

Been a few days now since the bloodbath of the Game of Thrones season 6 finale. And in honor of such a momentous episode (read: in an attempt to prolong the show as long as possible), here's our entirely subjective list of the most important Game of Thrones deaths of all time: the victims, the killers, the important pieces of flair...

TIP OF THE CAPRIO

A Strong Case for Not Actually Giving a Damn

Sure, Leonardo DiCaprio will go down as an icon. Just... maybe not in the style realm. And even as enthusiasts of the well-dressed male, we respect, nay, admire him for managing to truly and completely not give a damn. Keep being you, DiCaprio.

ON THE ROAD

Some Fleeting Visions of Americana

After learning that some pretty amazing-looking rest stops would soon be closed or demolished, photographer Ryann Ford spent years on the road, documenting these solitary, nostalgic tokens of Americana. All for the benefit of your coffee table.




411:	The Last Stop: Vanishing Rest Stops of the American Roadside, $30, available now, see the slideshow

TOVE ACTUALLY

This Is Like Having a Jewelry Draft Scout

You'll visit Tove. You'll choose from earrings, bracelets, necklaces or rings. You'll input what style best represents her taste. You'll throw them a price range. You'll receive a bunch of actually-pretty-on-point options. You'll be the person who excels at birthdays and anniversaries from now on.

COOKIE OF THE YEAR

You Take Shots Out of Cookies Now. Just Do.

A culinarily inclined gentleman by the name of Dominique Ansel popularized the shot-glass-shaped cookie a while back. Now this California-based company will ship them straight to your door, in flavors like cookies and cream and red velvet. Which brings with it so much bourbon-milk-punch-shooting potential.

THE FOURTH AWAKENS

Your Finest Holiday-Weekend Sale Options

Should you be interested in 40% off button-downs, henleys and blazers at Alex Mill, an up-to-50%-off situation for July 4 at Best Made or an up-to-80%-off summer sale over at Timo Weiland, well, click those words right there.