The 2 Bandits

Happy Holidays everyone!  Thank you for all your support in 2009.  May 2010 bring you happiness, luck & lots of bubbly!  And Happy New Year!

(image via The Thinking Tank)

Have you heard of N.E.E.T. Magazine?!  If you’re not already obsessed with this amazing online magazine, featuring finds from independent designers, you soon will be.  The illustrations and photographs are so fun & gorgeous that you will want to virtually “flip through” this mag & their back issues for days.  Oh!  And our Riders are featured in their December issue!

The holiday season is always a joyous, yet hectic, time of year and making lists becomes a must!  We thought we’d compile our favorite gifts to give (and receive!) this year-and of course, to share with you:

1. After the recent passing of Sam Haskins, I pulled out one of my favorite photography books, Cowboy Kate and Other Stories, from my bookshelf and it’s now sitting on my coffee table in his memory–an amazingly beautiful & inspirational book.  $30, Amazon

2. You no longer need to lament over the loss of Polaroid film thanks to Fuji’s Instax Instant Camera!  $130, Urban Outfitters

3. Flea markets are a treasure trove of amazing gift possibilities.  I’m on the lookout for vintage costume jewelry & apothecary jars this month at the Alameda Flea Market.

4. I LOVE Baggu!  These colorful reusable bags are super durable, hold a ton of groceries, and come in a tiny pouch–perfect for your purse.  And what’s more chic than being eco-friendly? $8, Baggu

5. Another essential item that holds a permanent place in my purse is my Moleskine Notebook–for all those spur of the moment ideas, inspirations & notes.  $10 Classic Hardcover Notebook, Moleskine

6. Kerry Cassill Bedding is designed using the lightest luxe cotton from India.  I am addicted to her beachy bohemian style prints and find any excuse to add more quilts, pillowcases, etc to my collection. $182 Beach Blanket, Kerry Cassill

7. Riders.  The best way to transform any pair of boots! $70 a pair $35 each, The 2 Bandits

8. We are obsessed with Free People’s Lace Bandeau.  Available in almost every color of the rainbow, these are fun to layer with just about everything–and super comfortable too! $28, Free People

9. Ever wish you could just add the littlest bit of height to your step?  LiftKits has just released sole inserts for women and I’m dying to try these out in my flat boots! $20 a pair, LiftKits

10. Update that special someone’s (and elephant lover’s) desk with Iomoi’s Elephant Tape Dispenser.  I mean, does it get any cuter?! $158, Iomoi

Happy Holidays!!  xx, Erica and Tamar

Dear Canadian neighbors, Bandits are now available at Little Burgundy Shoes!  For those of you not familiar with Little Burgundy, it is the ultimate destination for branded footwear and accessories, with several store locations all over the country.  And did you know it is part of the Aldo Group (we love Aldo shoes!)?  They also have a partnership with Leave Out Violence (LOVE), a not-for-profit youth organization dedicated to educating and empowering teens affected by violence.  How cool is that?!