We're back with yet another installment of our monthly Shopping Guide column. October is almost done, and a bunch of new items have hit the market. Our staff has diligently searched far and wide across internet and retail stores to find and feature some of the coolest items to purchase for yourself or others. We compiled a list of something for just about everyone, including new stuff and classics. Check it out!
 Vans Studded Leather Belt
Price: $22
Buy It: KarmaLoop.com
You can't wrong with Vans. The shoe company has been running for over 40 years, and since they first launched in 1966, Vans shoes have become staples in the fashion and pop cultures. While the shoes are still hot commodities, their accessories are also something young people still love.
Here's a Vans studded leather belt. It has that rock star look with studded detail throughout, as well as Vans' classic checkered pattern, and an adjustable metal buckle. If you're in the market for a new studded belt, look no further. As we said, you can't go wrong with Vans.
 FMS x Yelawolf T-Shirt
Price: $22
Buy It: FamousSas.com
Alabama rapper Yelawolf is quickly making a name for himself in the hip-hop game, after creating a buzz with his popular mixtape Trunk Muzik ... and parlaying that into a record deal with Interscope Records. As he gets more and more popular, he's hooked up with a few heavy hitters, specifically Travis Barker, who recently did a collaboration with Yelawolf via his Famous Stars & Straps clothing brand.
The two created a collabo tee, exclusively for Halloween and only available for a limited run. It comes in either black or white, and features a picture of the rapper kneeling with a skull face. On the back, Yelawolf is written in script with the "F" designed as Famous' trademark "F-star" logo. On the left sleeve, it reads "Alabama", with the "LA" highlighted in orange. Get one while they last.
 Akomplice's The Rook V.S.O.P. Fitted
Price: $40
Buy It: Akomplice-Clothing.com
The brothers from Denver who started Akomplice have been doing things out-the-box for sometime now, since launching their clothing biz in 2004 at the ages of 18 and 20. A lot of their pieces are unique and clean and simple, while others are wild and bright in color.
One of the line we really love from Akomplice is their V.S.O.P. collection, specifically their fitted cap they dub "The Rook." The all-black fitted cap is an original 59Fifty New Era featuring an embroidered rook chess piece on the front, while the New Era logo embroidered at the left side of hat -- both in black. V.S.O.P. embroidered detail is featured underneath bill, while the inner lining of hat is laced in yellow silk. The hat is just plain sick! Cop one now!
 Nixon Time Teller Watch (All Black)
Price: $100
Buy It: KarmaLoop.com
Nixon is a California-based company that focuses custom built timepieces (aka watches), but also has a line of other accessories such as bags, wallets and more. For this Shopping Guide, however, we're featuring one of their watches.
This Nixon Time Teller model has been out for a while now. We've seen an all-gold version, as well as a silver ... and this is one more: an all-black version. We love it. If you're looking for that "all black everything" look, this will probably be a nice accessory to add. It features custom three-hand Japaneses quartz, a custom 100-meter stainless steel case with hardened mineral crystal and double gasket crown, and a custom stainless steel flex band with single locking clasp. For just $100, we think its a steal.
 Matix Nova Zip Sweatshirt (Gray)
Price: $56
Buy It: KarmaLoop.com
Matix is a clothing brand founded by by pro skateboarders Daewon Song and Tim Gavin back in 1998, with the mission to create garments constructed for durability after becoming tired of clothes disintegrating upon contact with concrete, due to their skateboarding lifestyle.
This is a brand new Matix piece added to Karmaloop.com, just in time for the weather change. It's a zip-up hooded sweatshirt, with a striped pattern Matix calls the "Nova Zip." It's available for $56 and comes in either gray or black. We prefer the grey option, but both are dope.
 Jays' a-JAYS In-Ear Headphones
Price: $39 - 69
Buy It: Jays.se
With the rise in popularity in the headphones market over the last couple years, everyone's looking for cool options ... whether it be strictly for style, or great quality, there's tons to choose from. Well, the boys over at Sweden-based company, Jays, make quality their top priority when crafting their headphones.
We were fortunate enough to land a pair of their new a-Jays in-ear earbuds ... and were impressed. Not only do they provide some very quality audio, but are also very nice looking, in a simple, sleek way. They remind of the Beats By Dre Tours. The a-Jays boast a tangle-free flat cable and is supplied with up to five pairs of silicone sleeves designed to give you the best possible earphone fit, and a gold-plated stereo plug.
They are available in standard black, and come in three versions (the One, Two, and Three). They retail for around $39 to $69, depending on the model. At the price, you can't beat them.
 Diamond Supply Co's Cassie Ventura x Estevan Oriol #1 Tee
Price: $36
Buy It: Karmaloop.com
Back in July, Cali-based streetwear brand, Diamond Supply Co, enlisted renowned photographer Estevan Oriol for a collaboration tee between themselves and singer Cassie. The final shots resulted in a few different tees, this being one of them.
The Diamond x Cassie x Estevan Oriol #1 tee features a large photo of Cassie's face holding a huge diamond, with the word "Diamond" splashed vertically beside the photo. The production of the tees were for a limited run, so that explains the $36 retail price. It's available in either white or black. Did you get yours yet?
 Polo Ralph Lauren V-Neck Sweater
Price: $98
Buy It: Amazon.com
Yep, another sweater. It's getting colder right? So, we got you covered with a few options to keep you warm as we enter Fall. And ... you can't go wrong with a Polo v-neck.
Founded in 1967, Polo Ralph Lauren is a brand that has been making quality clothing and accessories for years. And, since the 1980s and the beginning of hip-hop, Polo has been a brand synonymous with the genre. Plus, it's nice ... and can be worn in various settings -- from the club to the formal dinner.
The Polo v-neck is made of cotton, and features the embroidered pony accents the left chest. It's also available in a variety of colors including: grey, navy, jade heather, new blue, and rye brown.
 Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Price: $849
Buy It: Amazon.com
The Canon T2i is the Japanese camera company's newest Rebel model, and is a perfect choice for novice and more advanced photographers. Due to the fact that the company was founded in 1937, they've had years to perfect their products, and are still considered one of the leaders in the field.
We love this camera. It boasts an 18.0-megapixel resolution, ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light, Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control and expanded recording 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), a wide 3.0-inch LCD monitor, and a dedicated "Live View/Movie" shooting button.
So, if you're looking to capture crisp stills, or HD video, the Canon T2i is perfect for the cost. Sure, you can get something a lot better, but you're going to pay for it. For under $1,000, this is your best bet.
 Supreme MX Locs
Price: $200 and up
Buy It: eBay.com
Supreme is a long-running skate company based in New York City. Launched in 1994, the company became a staple and home for the city's skate culture. Today, it's still one of the most respected streetwear brands in the biz and continues to drop some dope sh**.
Back in May 2010, the company dropped two styles of new Supreme frames: the Dekker and the Locs. We love the Locs. They are hand-crafted in Japan, and feature impact resistant lenses that provide 100% UV protection. They are also available in a few colorways: black, tortise, and we've seen red ones as well.
We looked on their website (SupremeNewYork.com), but couldn't find any. However, thankfully, there's eBay, who have quite a few different pairs on auction. Get em while they're available.
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