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The Modern Materialist

My New Favorite T-Shirt (This Week)

Posted by Steph Auteri

 

[$24, David & Goliath] 

 

Now that I'm nearly 28 (which means I'm nearly 30), I'm supposed to be over cutesy T-shirts. Unless, of course, they're graphic-free and work-appropriate.

Well, despite the fact that I am now wearing a tasteful olive-green top with cap sleeves and I am working from home where no one can see me, I am not over the cutesy T-shirts. And I totally want the shirt above, because it's true. We did.

After the jump, a round-up of cute Tees I've already tried to convince you to buy, and some that should be added to the list.

[$20, Cottyn] 

::sigh:: Still on my to-buy list. I mentioned it originally just last month. 

 

 

[$22, CrazyDogTshirts] 

I snagged this one on a trip to Boston. It's cute as hell, and pretty much speaks the truth.

 

 

[$18.99-$20.99, Mr. Pitt] 

I bought this T-shirt back when Urban Outfitters was selling it, during my college years, and have since given it away to charity, because I felt that maybe I should attempt to be classier than that. Or something. However, I'm still completely tickled by it, as probably evidenced by my repeated mention of it on this blog. 

 

 

[$18.99, Busted Tees] 

Lord, I've been wanting this one for years now, basically because, growing up, I felt that Hungry Hungry Hippos was the Best. Game. EVER!!! In fact, I sorta want to pick up the game as well. 

 

 

Finally. My super breakfast Tee. I own this one (got it just in time), but it is now sold out forEVER. In fact, Natalie Dee's shop seems temporarily closed down, and I'm hoping it doesn't stay that way, as her artwork is hilarious in a completely ridiculous way. Check out her other drawings, and send some love her way! 

[First T-shirt via Shiny Shiny] 

Related: Test Drive: The Resume Shirt, Tall, Dark, and Delicious, For Hire: One Awesome Chica, Cupcake Week Continued: Wear Your Sweet Tooth On Your Sleeve


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Posted Aug 08 2008, 04:19 PM
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Rizzo said:

Hey, mind if I send you a hello and a coupon code when my t-shirt site is up? (which should be in October).   You listed some great tees in this posting of yours, and I think you'll like some of my stuff too.

Just let me know, thanks!

Peace,

Rizzo

www.rizzotees.com

August 9, 2008 3:19 PM

Steph Auteri said:

Please! Send the t-shirt love!

August 9, 2008 6:38 PM

Rizzo said:

Awesome, will do!  Thank you!

August 10, 2008 5:13 PM

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