November 25, 2009
Posted by: Just C : Category:
Step It Up
To the men who don’t seem to think labels outside of Cole Hann and Johnston & Murphy exist, this one’s for you. I happen to think Asian fashion sets the standard. If only I could live in Tokyo for a year or two so that I could embrace it all…If you’re one of those guys who thinks he’s trendsetting, I’ll assume you’re familiar with Purplow, a South Korean label that launched under the name Moo in 1999. History lesson: The brand relaunched in 2006 under its current name, Purplow. On to the shoes…
The handmade leather loafers are for the man who has discriminating taste in fashion. Those with whatever-the-department-store-carries kind of taste, I won’t you expect you to understand. I can definitely see one or two of my guy friends pulling off either of the looks with ease.
Purplow Handmade Simple Loafers $225.00 / YesStyle
For those of you who like that tassel sort of thing,
Purplow Handmade Strap Ornamented Loafers $222.00 / YesStyle
Guys, how’s your shoe game? Do you stick to Cole Hann or are you more willing to try something new?
November 24, 2009
Posted by: Smooth Budget : Category:
Step It Up
Each step you take, people notice your shoes. It’s a fact (well at least in my situation) whenever you wear unappealing shoes or the Kenneth Coles that you’ve neglected to polish over the past 2 months, you take smaller steps. It’s called shoe insecurity (n.) – the psycho-physiological condition in which the mind senses unattractive shoes on the body and signals the body to take smaller steps so that the shoes go unnoticed. However, the adverse of this condition is shoe swag (n) – the psycho-physiological condition in which the mind senses attractive shoes on the body and signals the body to take wider and higher steps so the shoes definitely go noticed.
Kenneth Cole New York Clean Cut Boots $195.00 / Kenneth Cole [more...]
November 23, 2009
Posted by: Just C : Category:
The Windsor Knot
One of the most classic, must-have looks of the not just this season, but every season is argyle. Forget whatever old-man-on-golf-course thoughts you ever had about the pattern because there’s nothing better than a man in a well fitted argyle v-neck. One word – sexeh (I happen to spell it that way when I find something uber sexy)! I did some styling over the weekend and influenced three guy friends to purchase at least one argyle sweater. Regardless of your budget, there’s a style to fit every budget – trust me.
Each bought one of the styles below. My favorite is actually the Apt. 9 Merino Sweater because it’s lightweight and made of supple, luxe-feeling cotton. There’s no way anyone would believe you paid less than $100.
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November 23, 2009
Posted by: Just C : Category:
In His Shoes,
In The Limelight
I had the pleasure of linking up of with Heath Hardin, a designer who quickly made his way to my favorites list. I couldn’t post this interview without saying that I’m completely inspired by Heath. I found myself walking away energized by his passion and drive. He’s an awesome guy who is truly talented. Trust me, watch out for NtoxicVIII Clothing Company.
“Live YOUR life, love YOUR self, and laugh at YOUR self.” – Heath Hardin
Just C: First things first, whenever I first learned about your company, it took me a minute to figure out the name (I love to play the “what does that tag mean” game, though I’m horrible at it). So tell us, what does it mean and how did you come up with it?
Heath: NtoxicVIII (pronounced “intoxicate”) manifested while I was living on the Big Island of Hawaii. [more...]
November 20, 2009
Posted by: Smooth Budget : Category:
The Windsor Knot
Let’s face it, in many cases, clothes make the man. Think back to your high school and college years, the math is pretty simple… Ugly Guy + Nice Clothes = Ladies Man; Not so bad looking guy + Nice Clothes = Ultra Ladies Man; Attractive Guy + Nice Clothes = A Teenage Father of Two. Leave it to me gentlemen, though I didn’t become a teenage father of two (praise God), I have dated some of the baddest women who’ve graced the face of this earth. How did I do it? Because I’m fly. I joined the Sole Intuition team to give you tools to be as fly and dapper (or even more) as I. I will teach you how make ladies foam at the mouth as they notice you from afar. I will teach you to how to look like a million bucks when you’re only worth five bucks (face it that’s all we’re worth). Follow me and get noticed. I promise we’ll get it (or you) done.
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