We took a break from the Shopping Guide for a minute, our last being in December, but we're back with yet another installment of our monthly column. It's spring, and summer is right around the corner, so our staff diligently searched far and wide across internet and retail stores to find and feature some of the coolest items to purchase for yourself or for others. We compiled a list of something for just about everyone. So, get your credit cards out.
 Ray-Bay 50mm Original Wayfarer
Price: $159
Buy It: Karmaloop.com
Ray-Ban is an icon in the sunglasses industry, manufacturing eyewear since the late 1930s. In recent years, they've made a resurgence among the youth and celebrity world. Other companies have tried to copy their styles, but there's nothing like a pair of Ray-Bans.
This is a new pair of the company's original "Wayfarer" style, boasting logo detail at temples; logo printed on upper corner of lens, and etched into side of opposite lens. While black versions of this style are definitely classics, we love the azure twirl just the same.
They are retailing for $159 at Karmaloop, but if you want quality shades, you have to pay for them, just like anything else.
 10.Deep Nouveau Stomp Fitted in Camo
Price: $45
Buy It: Karmaloop.com
Established in 1995 in New York, by a native New Yorker, 10.Deep has been doing its thing for over 15 years, continuing to drop streetwear releases inspired by the hip-hop, skate, punk and graffiti subcultures.
This is a recent drop from the brand, a New Era in camo, featuring their trademark brass knuckles logo, dubbed the "Nouveau Stomp." The fitted is made from 100% cotton, and manufactured by leading hat company New Era, and features a camo design throughout, logo embroidery on the front panel, back panel, and under the brim.
This is one of the recent fitteds some of our staff has copped, and decided to feature it in our new April Shopping Guide.
 Dia De Los Muertos Skull Necklace by Good Wood NYC
Price: $65
Buy It: GoodWoodNYC.com
Ever since it was launched in 2009, by designer Kerri O'Connell, Good Wood NYC has been on the rise, crafting custom wooden pieces for actors, musicians, athletes and everything in between.
This is one of their latest pieces from their 2011 Sprin collection. The Dia De Los Muertos Skull necklace was inspired by the Mexican holiday, which focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
It is "a symbol of remembrance for those who have passed based on the imagery surrounding the Mexican holiday. It serves as a reminder of our own mortality," describes Good Wood.
It is hand painted, boasts a 30 inch chain, and comes in either black or natural wood color.
 Ultra Goliath 2 "Dr. Shapiro Collection" by Vintange Frames
Price: $399.99
Buy It: VintageFramesShop.com
Vintage Frames is a leader in providing its customers with vintage sunglasses, and is known as "the personal eye wear consultants to the stars," according to its website. These are vintage frames made popular by the likes of Run-DMC, and Sam "Ace" Rothstein (played by Robert Deniro) in the blockbuster film "Casino".
According to their website, these were originally produced in 1977 by Stan Besner of Ultra Palm in Holland. The first color they produced was a dirty blond, which years later developed into a black and brown model.
These Ultra Goliath 2s are very pricey, but also very limited. With only fifty pairs of these sought-after frames being produced, Vintage Frames Shop has put them for sale for a staggering $400. Ultra has exclusively co-branded with the Vintage Frames Shop to release a limited edition Matte Black frame as part of their "Dr. Shapiro" Collection. They come with either it's original clear lenses, or with a custom grey gradient set of lenses.
We've yet to cop a pair, but may do so very soon, before they're gone.
 AViiQ Portable Laptop Stand
Price: $59.99
Buy It: AViiQ.com
Most stands are always a steady companion for a laptop, but unfortunately most are too bulky for people that are always on the go. The AViiQ Portable Laptop Stand, claiming to be the world's thinnest laptop stand, is the perfect solution.
This laptop stand compresses down to a 1/4 inch thin plate, making it easy to stash and dash. It will fit in any laptop bag. Looking at its measurements, the stand is less than 1/4" thick, 12 3/4" long, 2 3/4" wide when folded and weighs only 5.5 ounces.
Not only is this elegant laptop stand extremely portable, but it is good for the laptop itself as well as for the consumer's health. The air gap that the stand creates between flat surfaces and the laptop itself increases the airflow, resulting in a cooler laptop and extended battery life. Another plus, is that the stand supports your laptop at the right angle to reduce strain on your wrists.
The AviiQ Portable Laptop Stand comes with a grey microfiber bag and two rubber replacement feet.
 *The Extras' Pixelated Heart Necklace
Price: $24
Buy It: Karmaloop.com
*The Extras is a company that manufactures accessories for the ladies. From shades, bracelets, and earrings, to socks, rings, and necklaces the company provides a variety of fairly inexpensive, cute pieces for women.
Here's a choice we picked for our women readers. The "Pixelated Heart" necklace. It's a small rhinestone encrusted pixelated heart pendant on a 15" chain; and lobster clasp closure. It's tiny, and can accessorize any outfit, and for just $24, why not?
This one is pink, but it's also available in all-black, purple, and in red/rose gold. You can also check out their wide variety of $15 shades while at Karmaloop as well.
 Apple's iPad2
Price: $499 - $829
Buy It: Apple.com
There's no real stuff we can boast about that you don't already know. One thing is for sure, we all want one if we haven't copped one already.
The iPad 2 is the second generation of the innovative touch-screen tablet, which was originally released by Apple in April 2010. The new version is thinner and lighter; is more powerful; had been upgraded with two cameras (one on the front and another on the back); and tons of other modifications.
The price is pretty steep, and they're not totally a necessity, but hey, you know you want one!
 Flud's Supply Circuit Melrose Pocket Watch (Gunmetal)
Price: $60
Buy It: Karmaloop.com
FLüD was established in 2007 by a few partners, who obviously have a love for fashion and timepieces. Since then, they've released a slew of unique, fresh watches, helping "bring the watch back to its rightful place as one of the ultimate accessories," as said on their website.
From turntable and boombox-styled pieces to wood grain-styles watches, Flud offers an option for almost anyone. Most recently, they added some new, vintage-styled pocket watches to their collection ... and we love them.
The new Melrose pocket watch is awesome, and comes in a cool-looking gunmetal finish. It's specifics are: 52 mm analog pocket watch; push button release; belt loop chain; Flud "angry face" embellished on outer case.
We're copping one ASAP! You should too!
 Deadline x Hall of Fame New Era
Price: $42
Buy It: DeadlineLTD.com
Deadline LTD is a fairly new streetwear brand we discovered recently, started by two men from different coasts, and is already making a name for themselves. Their most popular piece is their "Tyson" crewneck and tees series, which dropped last fall, and has become an item many people want to get their hands on although they've been outta stock for some time.
In this shopping guide, we're featuring their recently released New Era collaborative fitted with Hall Of Fame. It features the trademark Deadline logo on the front of the cap, and the Hall of Fame logo on the back.
The fitted is available in two colorways -- red/black and white/red -- and retails for $42.
 TMFB Tee by FMS
Price: $20
Buy It: TravisBarker.com
In support of his run of tour dates on Lil Wayne's "I Am Still Music Tour", and his recently released solo debut, Give the Drummer Some, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has released a limited edition tee for his fans, dubbed the "TMFB" tee.
The tee is available in one color, black, and features the phrase "TRAVIS MUTHA F***IN' BARKER" in bold white letters on the front. The "F" is stylized in Famous Stars & Straps' trademark "F" BOH logo.
It is selling for just $20, plus shipping, and will only be available for a limited time. If you're a Travis Barker fan, this is a must.
The official TMFB t-shirt is now available for a limited time at TravisBarker.com and the I Am Music Tour. Get your hands on one of the hottest tees in the game before they're all gone!
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