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MANLy Monday: Summer Sneaker Essential

This is easy ~ a pair of white sneakers. You know you need them, you want a fresh new pair of kicks, and the selection is sickeningly expansive so I’ve got some awesome options no matter what your style. If you’re a new school prepster who believes in the power of madras and polos than this Adidas Stan Smith is you! If you’re a sneaker-on-the-weekend-while-hanging-with-my-kids then the comfy but cool Rosen is right up your sartorial alley….(I think I’m

2015/06/15

“High” Fashion

{original Pinterest photo removed} Today high fashion has many meanings and we’re finding high tops making a move back into the limelight. Converse never really left but, I love this look! It’s a self-deprecating yet fashionable take on ‘chic casual’. I’m inclined to try it except that I don’t own any high tops. Perhaps I should scoop a pair? I’m more inclined to substitute a pair of wedge sneakers….which totally takes away from the ‘comfortable casual‘ feel of it but

2013/10/17

Outfits/Complete Looks

An Orange Outfit

This is a fun look for a weekend in Miami, a day of vintage shopping, an afternoon stroll with brunch plans included, the weekend jazz fest in the park, or just running errands {in hopes of seeing him}. It’s laid back, feminine, casual, easy, relaxed, vibrant, complementary, and pulled together ~ after all, you are a busy, chic woman on-the-go, correct? Shopping List: Cream linen inverted pleat skirt ($64, Topshop) ♥ Converse Jack Purcell Plimsolls ($84, Converse) ♥ Colorblock stripe top ($50,

2012/08/02

Footwear

Not-So-Creative Sneaker Choice For Men

The answer is Converse. It’s the answer because guys don’t want to spend money on “new & hot” items, they love what they know {and what works}, and they like ‘easy‘ {I mean that in the most respectful way possible}! You can go lots of places to get Converse, so here’s some solid advice for purchases even if they’re not Converse: Get a pair of white sneakers….for weekends, yachting, company BBQs Get a pair of dark sneakers….make sure they’re canvas

2012/05/09

Style Tip: At the Heart of a Sole-ful Issue

Gentlemen – it’s fine to run around in tennys or crosstrainers, but when it comes to dressing up, a true dapper don knows how to choose the right pair of tennis shoes. We’re talking about Jack Purcells by Converse, Sambas by Adidas, Rod Lavers by Adidas. ‘Nuff said….

2010/11/01

How Sneakers Sneaked on The Scene

Blueprint for Style has done a few posts about shoes and sneakers for the fellas but, in honor of Men’s Week, today our focus is strictly on how sneakers stole the show. Without going back too far in history, the 90s saw the boom of sports figures and t.v. celebrities becoming the focus of attention and the example of what we should be striving for (right or wrong is not our discussion today) but, let’s agree that Michael Jordan and

2009/08/06

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