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About Andrew Snavely

Andrew is the founder and editor of Primer. He's a graduate of American University and currently lives in Los Angeles. Read more about Primer on our About page.

The Getup: Hot & Casual

Categories: Spend

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Whether you’re going on a date, working in a casual office, or just grabbing drinks with your buddies outside, think light and smart.

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1 Look 3 Regions: Spring Casual

Categories: Learn

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As you become more comfortable with your style, you’ll realize a look isn’t defined by how long the sleeves are but the overall feel when you’re done. Here, 3 Getups create the same style, while compensating for whatever Spring weather you’re experiencing.

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Lock Laces: The Best Thing to Happen to Shoe Laces Since the Double Knot

Categories: Spend, Train

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Regular laces are literally like using ropes to strap your shoes on. If you participate in tough athletics, you need something more.

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The Getup: Mother’s Day

Categories: Spend

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“Such a fine young man you’ve grown up to be.”

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Free Art Download: Chicago’s South Water Street Freight Terminal, April 1947

Categories: Learn

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Print this giant archival color photo for less than $25.

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Learn Basic Cooking Techniques with Anthony Bourdain and Superstar Chefs [video]

Categories: Learn, The Field Manual

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Learn the proper way to make an omelet, dice an onion, cook a steak, make spaghetti sauce, fry a burger, boil a lobster, and more with some of the world’s most respected chefs.

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The Getup: Comfortable, Dry, & Sweat-Free

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Many parts of the country are entering that awkward phase where it’s still chilly, still a little rainy, but you’re drenched in sweat walking across town. Play it smart with a coat that will keep you dry, but not over-insulated.

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Cutting Cable Made Easy: 3 Sites for Better Searching & Browsing of Instant Streaming Services

Categories: Learn

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There’s a content revolution…now if we can just figure out how to find something to watch.

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The Getup: The Catalina Wine Mixer

Categories: Spend

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With spring comes outdoor business events. Stand out from the drones of the khaki pants army and move the color palette around.

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The Intentional Apartment: Make an Industrial Side Table

Categories: Learn

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Similar tables go for hundreds of dollars. Make one yourself for much, much less.

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The Getup: Casual Spring Weekend

Categories: Spend

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Mix patterns and textures for a complete style. Dressing well isn’t necessarily about matching, it’s about complementing.

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Finally, A Lightweight Case for Our Mobile Lifestyle: The Aurora by Olson

Categories: Spend

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You don’t need to lug around a case that looks likes it was designed for the nuke codes if all you’ve got is your laptop and tablet.

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Style Upgrade: Enter to Win a $200 Florsheim Gift Card!

Categories: Live, Spend

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Shoes make the man. We’ve heard over and over that wearing sharp shoes is important. Whether you can tell much about a man by how often he shines his shoes or not, wearing the right pair will define how you look overall. Unfortunately sometimes landlords care more about rent then their tenant’s shoe quality. No [...]

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The Chivas Brotherhood 1801 Club, A Different Kind of Night Out + Cocktail Attire

Categories: Live, Spend

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A place a man can feel like a gentleman.

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The Getup: Spring Date – Wine Tasting

Categories: Love, Spend

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Skip the movies this time and do something that offers the opportunity to actually talk to each other.

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The Cheap & Easy Way to Always Have Business Cards on You

Categories: Earn, Learn

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You always need them when you’d least expect. Now you’ll always have them on you whether you’re at a bar, a BBQ, or the beach.

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The Loafer: The (Dressy) Alternative to the Boat Shoe

Categories: Spend

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There’s another option for the warmer months besides boat shoes and flip flips.

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Mad Men Season 5 Now on Netflix + The Evolution of Season 6 Poster

Categories: The Field Manual

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Get caught up on season 5 before season 6 starts on April 7th.

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How to Negotiate Your Job Offer from Harvard Business School Professor Deepak Malhotra [video]

Categories: Learn, The Field Manual

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Award-winning Harvard Professor Deepak Malhotra covers 15 important tips for getting what you want.

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Free Art Download: RAF Pilot Getting a Haircut Between Missions, 1942

Categories: Learn, Live, Spend

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Spice up those empty walls with this free downloadable print.

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The Getup: Hoodie, T-Shirt & Jeans

Categories: Spend

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Whaaaat? It’s true. If you put a little thought into it you can look great. It’s the attention to detail that takes you from lazy to sharp.

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17 Free Motivational Alarm Ringtones

Categories: Learn, Live

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Because getting up shouldn’t be the hardest part.

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The Everyman Test Drive: 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer SE

Categories: Spend

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The famous rally car wins on the course but loses in the city.

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The Getup: Spring is Coming

Categories: Spend

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Pair earth tones with a deep red and blue plaid for a casual, balanced look. This time of year opt for a waterproof jacket…just in case.

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