augustnoa blog

catch up with ally volume 4

by Ally Lei

let’s catch up on all things that happened in august aka our birthday month.

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catch up with ally volume 3

by Ally Lei

let’s catch up on all the unbelievable things that happened in July….

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catch up with ally volume 2

by Ally Lei

everything from what’s behind the scenes at augustnoa to our recent trip to Asia - let’s catch up.

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catch up with ally volume 1

by Ally Lei

kicking off a new series where I take you behind the scenes and show you everything that our team is working on at augustnoa, think of it as a coffee chat with friends.

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april edit

by Ally Lei

our april intention is finding balance. what we’re listening to, watching to and reading that is moving us forward in the month of april.

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how to choose the best backpack for you

by Ally Lei

how to choose the best backpack for you. backpack represents adventure, travel, exploration and personal expression. the freedom of carrying what you need while keeping your hands free has made this accessory a closet staple. the best backpacks have all the following characteristics that make them durable, long-lasting, weatherproof, comfortable, practical and stylish. at augustnoa, we believe these are the most important factors to consider before buying a backpack.

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march edit

by Ally Lei

our march intention is to just do it. what we’re listening to, dancing to and reading that is moving us forward in the month of march.

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february edit

by Ally Lei

our february intention is to move forward one step at a time. what we’re listening to, dancing to and reading that is moving us forward in the month of february.

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men style by augustnoa

by Ally Lei

fall is one of our favorite season to style. natural closet staples are a must. the best accessories are the sustainable and stylish, our sustainable backpack is the best for everyday and travel.

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augustnoa launch party

by Ally Lei

after 2.5+ years, augustnoa is finally live! we kicked off the celebration in wicker park with friends and family on wednesday, august 18th. thank you for joining us on the big day!

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