Sure, there are plenty of outwear and lifestyle companies that want you to perceive them of being worthy for the sea, but let’s be honest – those are just stroll down main street sort of gear. Atlantis is about taking the functionality of every day use and style paired with the ability to handle anything the salty sea throws at you. Made for sailors, by sailors. Fact.

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1. The Box

Savage Brothers are prepared to take over late night dancing Friday and Saturday night at the Box. Warm up with some mixed drinks and whatever you crave. The colder it gets outside, the more packed it will be! As always, take care of your hard working bar tender and have a blast. Savage brothers know how to get the Box rocking.

2. The Pearl

Sunday, December 2nd from 7pm – 10pm celebrate 20 years with a jaw dropping feast of food and libations. This is a party you’re not going to want to miss out on. Trust us. Key word on the invite, the end time is 10′ISH. You know how that goes. And for the details minded, this is not a sit down dinner. This is key word “bash” and prepare yourself for it. Tickets are $150 per person and CLICK HERE to purchase. 

3. Boarding House

The Boarding House has dinner Tuesday through the weekend and get on your reservation mode because seats are flying out fast! Friday and Saturday night are pretty damn coveted so if you haven’t booked by now, do it! If you can’t swing dinner, rest assured BoHo has your brunch taken care of. Brunch is being served Friday, Saturday Sunday! Enjoy!

4. Cisco Brewers

Four words: Captain Swain’s Extra Stout. This potent friend of ours for the winter months is what we’re borderline obsessed with and make sure to pay a visit to the Brewery for a few tall ones. With a nice dark chestnut froth and dark aroma of espresso and dark chocolate you’e in for a nice kick to the cold ocean air this weekend.

5. Cru

It’s not an exceptional weekend without a visit to Cru! Friday and Saturday they’re serving Lunch starting at 11am and Dinner goes to 11pm and the bar of course rocking until 1AM. Sunday has a Hip Hop brunch from 11am – 5pm so feel free to snooze in and we’ve got DJ Lazyee Boy spinning you through the previous night haziness. Bar is open until 7pm so make it count!

- One bottle red wine (especially: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot)
- One juiced orange add orange zest by shredding peel
- 1/4 cup of brandy
- 1/4 cup of apple cider (optional)
- 8-10 cloves
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 diced green apple
- 1 tsp fresh or 2 tsp ground ginger

Combine all ingredients into a sauce pan and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes or until contents are steaming. Laddle into mugs leaving zest, cloves, and cinnamon sticks behind or use as garnish. Serves 6-8.

Hint: Wine boils faster than water so be careful not to boil the ingredients or most of alcohol will evaporate (not cool)!

By: Mia Greenberg

Let us know how you make mulled wine!

The interesting thing about the preverbal ‘boot fixation’ is that men share the same mania – no one is exempt here.  We might dare to say most men would prefer their ladies to strut in a pair of boots than a pair of heels – a statement that almost reads as insanity.  It’s common knowledge and highly accepted among the male population – boots are sexy, end of story.

What a shame it is that we aim to keep words to a minimum – a novel could be written on the allure, history, and sensuality of boots….but we’ll leave you to drool and do your own auxiliary research.

So whatever the logic or lack of logic might be, we know one thing for sure – women covet their boots with a serious love & conviction. And their men covet the opportunity to accompany a boot-owning femme.  Boots are to your wardrobe as vermouth is to a martini – necessary for some reason that can’t be pinned down. Timeless, classic, sexy, and so hard to explain.  As fall draws close with winter waiting patiently in the wings, we’ve been growing our boot collection – for fashion, function and everything in between. Dig in.

1. “Janessa Leather Riding Boot” | Ralph Lauren 

The Age old image of an Equestrian brings great inspiration to so many lines of mens, womens and childrens collections this season.  And for that matter – the world surrounding the stable has always been something of a beacon of class, and rustic yet composed style.  Enter the Ralph Lauren Riding Boot….we’re in love.

2. “Twin Strap Sheepskin Boot” | Quoddy

Handcrated in Maine with a long standing tradition of delivering the highest quality boots and shoes to markets around the world – right in our backyard.  Maybe not an obvious representation of a ‘sexy boot’ but throw these on with skinny Japanese twill pants and a chunky cashmere sweater and some costume jewels – your now dropping jaws. After all, there’s nothing more elegant than a woman who is just perfectly undone.

3. “Paige Wedge X Stitch” | Frye

Wedges win wars. Sultry, functional and full of sass….best part of these, everyday boots.  No need to put them aside for a special occasion; they’re designed to be worn day in and day out – you better be single though, you WILL get attention in these.

4. ‘The McKenna Boot” | BOGS

A perfect blend of fashion & function, but no one needs to know that. Tech upper to protect from the elements. Non-slip, non-marking and self-cleaning deep lug outsole for optimal traction, anti-microbial odor protection (gross but amazing), and comfort-rated from temperate to sub-zero conditions. A winter boot to top all winter boots.

5. “Riding Chelsea” | Frye

An inspired Blundstone look with a striking feminine look.  The riding boot gets a modern flair with the elastic element – making these boots a safe and stylish option for anyone.

6. “The Jennifer” | Kamik

Not interested in dropping almost $200 on a rubber boot from brands that we don’t need to name?  These look almost identical and we love the crest on the side – oh so proper. All the function, a bit more fashion at half the cost.  We’d say these are secret of the rain boot loving gaggle of girls out there.

Let us know which fall boots satisfy your boot fixation!

 1. London Fog Trench Jacket

Described as the next best thing to a Burberry trench, the London Fog jacket has the same classic cut and belted silhouette at a fraction of the cost.  The light trench is rain resistant and comes in regular and petite sizes for length customization.

2. Neon Buddha Swing Jacket

The love child of a cape jacket and a peacoat, the swing jacket gives off a romantic style with a peter pan collar and flared quarter sleeves.  This Neon Buddha fleece swing jacket also previews winter whites in light eggshell.  Try a light turtleneck underneath for outdoor activities, but retire during deep winter’s cold temperatures.

3. Top Shop Parka

As temperatures drop, stay sporty-glamourous with a faux fur collar. The parka jacket continues to be on-trend this fall which is great because it is also exceptionally practical.  Reviews rave that the large size is perfect to keep cozy throughout the fall and into winter and an elastic waistband gives the right amount of waist definition.

4. Sessun Chera Wool Coat

Summer is over, but if you love colors don’t worry because fall jackets are the best way to add spice to fall hues.  Many bold jackets come in bright red, but this eggplant jacket will stand out in a subtle sophisticated way.  The minimalist button detail and funnel neckline provide a unique upscale look.

5. Steve Madden Cape Jacket

This fall, try a jacket you can literally throw on. Cape jackets exploded this season with variations of Count Dracula’s famous loose cover-up.  If you prefer not to loose your shape, Steve Madden’s tweed cape also includes an elastic waist band, pockets, and flowing sleeves for a great take on effortless style.

By: Mia Greenberg

Tell us if we missed one of your favorite coats!

Battling for Category 24 of the competition, Cisco Brewers put their Wood Barrel Aged Sour Beer to the test and out of the 70 entries into this category they took the number 1 spot. If you’re into this type of brew style, you’re in for a treat if you can get some Lady of the Woods.

Hailing with a 5.4% ABV and bottled in a 22 ounce bottle to intimidate anything else in your fridge, the Lady of the Woods boasts a complex set of flavors and priced at $18 a bottle, you might not be getting cases of this, but we’re adamant that you try it. Even the brother duo of Beer Advocate rated this a 90 points ale. Are you going to try it? Comment below!

@CiscoBrewers | 5 Barlett Farm Road | (508) 325-5929

This blanket isn’t just some nonsense maneuver. Take that space blanket you keep in your car and throw it out. It’s pointless when you have a Lumberland blanket in your possession  Made of domestic wool, this baby is blended with just a tad of cotton for a soft to the hand feel and for optimal snuggleness. Yes that is a word. Add a whipstitched top and bottom and this blanket is not coming apart no matter what you throw at it. For the die hard camper in you, or for the lover of all things practical and portable, Best Made has included a leather blanket sling with each purchase so you’re all set to hitch hike from mountain to mountain.

Best Made Co | Cost $180 | @BestMadeCo | Made in Oregon

We’re always on the prowl for new things for the season and what has recently been released by Woolrich + Timbuk2 is certainly going to get some of your wallets hot. San Francisco is home to Timbuk2 and their classic, durable messenger bags a lot of us have come to love over the years. Our West Coast friends have paired up with the good folks of Woolrich out of Pennyslvania for a custom creation of their Made in America Collection.

After choosing some classic Woolrich patterns, Timbuk2 also had grabs at some never before seen swatches of threads that we’re pretty stoked to see being used. Woolrich alone has been in business since 1830. We’re talking some serious, “let’s perfect the process” sort of legacy. All the bags are handmade in Timbuk2′s factory in SF and we’re pretty jazzed to know this “Made in America” mantra is being put to actual use. You have three choices for this custom collection to choose from:

- Classic Messenger | $150

- Swig Backpack | $160

- Eula Mini Messenger | $70

So now what? Get ready to make your purchases soon because starting November 1st, the Timbuk2 website is going to be featuring all of these bags for sale plus some select retailers. Be the coolest kid on the block, in the lodge and during Apres with something not too many other people are going to get their paws on.

Our number one essential has to be the Patagonia Fleece of course. You may have had your fleece since the 90′s, yikes maybe even 80′s as it’s stood up to the test of time, year over. Some of us have lost a cherished garment to a set of sibling heists, former significant lovers and the occasional ” it all started at this bar ” sort of night.

Now, certainly there is any number of Patagonia stores around New England and beyond featuring an avalanche of options. However, if you’re on the prowl for something a bit more well, “Nantucket’esque” – then we have the hook up for you.

 Sail Loft has Nantucket island Embroidered Patagonia Fleeces, Jackets , or Snap T’s

Sail Loft has the Women’s and Men’s Better Sweaters in Natural and Stonewash (top right corner), the Women’s Re-tool Snap-T Pullover in Raw Linen and also in Maraschino Red (great for those who love Nantucket red; coming in next week) and also the Rain Shadow jackets in Pink and Lime. Make moves!

These Nantucket embroidered garments aren’t available online, so you’re going to have to get over to the Sail Loft to snag them. Having just received a new shipment this week, they’re going to move quick. The nice thing is that when you’re pulling turns on the mountain this winter and strolling through the lodge, that Nantucket – Patagonia piece is going to turn some heads. Good Luck.

The Sail Loft | 4 South Water Street | 508.228.4491

WhatsUpStowe Love:

While we know the fall season is just starting to rear it’s beautiful face, we couldn’t help but clue you in on some insider information from our good friends in Stowe, VT at Topnotch Resort.

For those who have enough foresight to plan a winter getaway in September, Topnotch has a stellar deal going on right now: book by September 17 and you will receive a 40% discount on your room rates for travel between December 1- April 7.  Not too shabby, eh?

For our friends residing in the great Green Mountain state, there’s an extra bonus for you: with proof of VT residency, you can stay in a standard deluxe room for $100, or step it up a notch (no pun intended) and go all out in the Executive room for $150 night. You also receive 25% of resort wide activities.

The preseason sale ends September 17 and the Vermont package ends on December 20. The prices are unreal!

Well, there you have it friends, fall is here and winter isn’t far behind.  Look for more great info all fall/winter long from WhatsUpStowe.com (re-launching shortly – visit us on Facebook in the meantime: WhatsUpStowe).

Book now: Topnotch Resort and Spa

4000 Mountain Road| Stowe, VT 05672| Phone: 802.253.8585