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3 Easy Rules for Fall Style

Abide by these three (3) rules and autumn sartorial dominance can be yours! You can (& should) wear cognac-colored shoes thru October. If you’re unsure, opt for a lace-up pair to fain more formality. Don’t go too dark, too fast. Color doesn’t have to get ticked away because the temp dips below 80 degrees. You can even wear white after Labor Day…. Implement a print coup…and add at least one prior to your rotation. Prints = abstract, stripes, animal, check/plaid,

2016/08/22

Footwear

THE Shoe Purchase

I’ve always been a proponent of menswear being seasonless – you dress up your investment pieces and sprinkle in a few trends here and there throughout the year. So when I saw these colorful derbies, I paused. Paul Smith (renowned for his love of stripes) and John Lobb (shoemaker of James Bond) have come together to create shoes like this…..delicious & different! Shopping: John Lobb Chelmsford Derby {in blue} and the Rothley Oxford {in green}

2012/09/18

Footwear

More Shoe Sh*t

Learning is a lifetime experience….or in this case, a weeklong experience! A few more cool sole-ful facts: The two most common types of dress shoe construction are Blake and Goodyear. The former involves stitches that go directly through the outsole, insole, and upper directly underneath the foot. This results in a shoe that is less waterproof but also far sleeker. Goodyear construction, meanwhile, uses a welt, which precludes the need to stitch through the insole and upper and makes the shoe

2012/05/18

Footwear

How-to Winterize Your Leather Shoes

Why you ask? Because winter is gone and before you put up your shoes for next year, prepare them for a long summer’s rest in four easy steps: ensure leather-soled shoes have been well-oiled to resist seepage spray. it’s doesn’t discolor but it requires multiple applications and will eventually lead to some cracking of the leather (if the spray has silicone) polish. get a water-repelling cream wax. note however that beeswax darkens the leather and can take some time (but

2012/05/18

Bottoms

Three Spring Steals For The Fellas

I love the dressiness of this boot, but it can just as easily work for a Saturday night out with the fellas… This is a cool jersey by itself…under a blazer or sweater…over a tee ~ easy These are a no-brainer ~ whether is casual Friday, early morning Saturday, or everyday errands! and these sneakers are very similar to Lanvins just without the price tag (these last-minute add on’s come from a subscriber who, of course, already scooped them!)…oops that’s

2012/02/03

Footwear

Eveningwear Edition

You don’t have to go full-on tuxedo for Holiday affairs ~ here’s a great alternate look and it’s one-stop-shopping at Matches: %RELATEDPOSTS%

2011/12/21

Designer Alert: Mark McNairy

Men’s shoes have all of the classics (Florsheim, Johnston Murphy, Grenson, Church’s, etc), so it’s refreshing to see a new name on the scene. Mark McNairy uses color like no other and has taken brogues to another level. Yeah ~ he has some easy classics, but if you want to add some color, tread lightly here! .

2011/12/06

Manly Monday Style Meter

Remember when…… You knew what it took to rev your engine. Top five libido killers….. Putting your best foot forward was simple. Best brogues for fall…. Caring for your clothing counted? Guide to how often to clean your suits….

2011/10/24

6 Things We Want to Share

What are your plans for FNO? (Fashion Night Out is next Thursday September 8th for anyone that has been living under a rock!) Click here to see what’s going on in your city and across the entire country. And for the curvy fashionista, FNO will feature plus-sized events in LA, New York, Chicago and even in my hometown, Alexandria, VA this year! Check out Coco Hilton’s (a.k.a. Perez Hilton’s) pep talk to all the plus-sized divas. These tights are making a statement. Period. This week’s LUST

2011/09/03

Modern Day Saddle Duckie’s

These leather saddle shoes are a throwback with a modern twist – – – toffee leather with blue saddle detail. They are ideal for fall/early winter. Perfect with dark denim, khakis, or grey slacks….we found contemporary, retro perfection!

2011/08/26

adidas Ciero Lo

I love sneakers…and I love men…and I love men in sneakers – cool sneakers that is! I am confident this new adidas Ciero Lo would make most ladies do a double-take: it’s black on top and in front but just as you think it’s over, the red pops up on the side and back for an extra kick (no pun intended!). It’s got an urban, edgy feel with the rounded toecap but it’s still cool enough for a pair of chinos,

2011/08/25

Best Shoes for Fall

Alexander McQueen brogues Available at Matches Fashion Dark brown punched leather Lace up with leather interior and sole Style Notes: adds tailored finish to any suiting, or works with casual Friday/off-duty wear

2011/07/12

The Fall/Winter Wear-All Shoe

The deck shoe has become the men’s summer go-to shoe, but the question remains about whether a kissing cousin exists for winter. The answer is — yes! A whiskey- or cognac-colored brogue is the solution. If you look for a more rounded toecap that will keep it casual too. Want help creating the perfect shoe closet, click here!

2011/06/22

Summer Style Q&A: Real Men Wear Heels!

Question from Amir: When it comes to men’s shoes, should dress shoes be flat or have a small heel? Answer: Simply put, and fashionably speaking, when it comes to men’s dress shoes, they should definitely have a small heel! Dress shoes are mainly designed with two specific parts: the sole/heel area and the top section – you will notice these elements are the most distinctive ones of the shoe. The traditional, and more stylish, inclusion of a heel, which comes

2011/06/16

Shoe In

Matches Fashion shows some of the best, distressed looks for spring and summer. They work for Friday casual, date night, Saturday errands, and weekend jetsetting….what else is there? Men’s distressed shoes Top to bottom: Car Shoe, Car Shoe, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci

2011/04/07

A Shoe For Every Occasion…This One, The Car!

For now, summer and well into fall, this distressed suede shoe by Car Shoe is smokin’! With a pair of jeans and a tee on Saturday, or a sportcoat and khakis on date night, or casual Fridays at the office, you are ready to ‘put your foot down‘ in style.

2011/03/22

Dancin’ Shoes….

Get new old-school, edgy, street, throwback, day-in-the-day sneakers….that say ‘hip hop is not dead!‘

2011/03/08

Footloose!

The one shoe every man should own is a pair of black lace-ups.

2011/02/08

Downright Dapper

Let’s do our part to force spring to come…and stay! In this case, it’s the acquisition of a pair of downright dapper shoes for the spring showers (although a trip to the cobbler first would be best)! Designer: Maldini Found at: Yoox Color: Cognac/whiskey Style Notes: laced shoes, aged effect, leather sole…perfect for camel suits as well as navy and charcoal grey! Price: $149

2010/03/23

Absolutely Perfect Holiday Suit Shoes!

We were absolutely ecstatic when we saw this shoe/boot whip across our computer screen because it’s absolutely perfect! For every Holiday occasion to come, you’ve got the answer and what really makes this perfect (besides the punch detail at the quarters)– the sole is made of moulded rubber (read: able to move from house to car in the snow without ruining the shoes or losing your grip!)

2009/12/11

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3 Easy Rules for Fall Style

THE Shoe Purchase

More Shoe Sh*t

How-to Winterize Your Leather Shoes

Three Spring Steals For The Fellas

Eveningwear Edition

Designer Alert: Mark McNairy

Manly Monday Style Meter

6 Things We Want to Share

Modern Day Saddle Duckie’s

adidas Ciero Lo

Best Shoes for Fall

The Fall/Winter Wear-All Shoe

Summer Style Q&A: Real Men Wear Heels!

Shoe In

A Shoe For Every Occasion…This One, The Car!

Dancin’ Shoes….

Footloose!

Downright Dapper

Absolutely Perfect Holiday Suit Shoes!

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