We are in that sweet spot in May, where the temperatures are mild in the morning and summery in the afternoons. So what does that mean for your daily shoes choices? Plan for the morning or afternoon temperatures? I say doesn’t matter, you should always choose boots! From reading my other posts you can see boots are my style, so even in this case, boots are still the way to go! Continue reading French Grapes for the Kentucky Derby Style
The Science: My definition of Vegan Suede is “A material made from polyester fibers (plastic), using no animal byproducts, that delivers the weight, texture and performance similar to the performance of natural suede”. Since polyester is a plastic, it is inherently durable, stain repellent and significantly cheaper than natural suede. The faux material being plastic can potentially be its downfall if not cared for correctly. Over time plastics dry and crack just like leather so cleaning and conditioning is just as important. Continue reading Bomber Season Part 5: Vegan Suede, is this a thing?
Bombers jackets are getting more and more versatile with the experimentation with designs an materials. I see the bomber as an everlasting staple in menswear styles. And now you can see your favorite models, influencers and artists wearing bombers with cropped chinos and loud button downs or in place of their tailored coat to a black-tie-affair. Try a wool bomber with your nicest pair of leather boots, slim tapered chinos and a pattered button-down shirt and turn heads as you walk past! Continue reading Bomber Season Part 4: The ASOS Bomber
Let me start by saying Boot Season Should be every season. A lot of people look forward to fall for the cooler, weather, the bright earthy colors and of course pumpkin spice everything but I’m always looking forward to breaking my boots out! This will be my first installment of “Boot Season” posts so get ready for boot inspiration as I visit and review pairs in my collection and a few pairs I have my eye on. Continue reading Boot Season Part 1: The Waterproof Mock Toe Boot
What shoes can you wear to a C-suite meeting with your lucky navy suit or with your favorite pair of selvage denim on a night out? A beautiful pair of handmade wingtip shoes… and I believe I have found the perfect pair! Instagram can be a gold mine when it comes to discovering menswear brands and Beckett Simonon has been my latest find. Continue reading The Perfect Wingtip Does Exist
I am thoroughly impressed by these boots from the look to the quality to the price for this unique style! Taft runs a “second’s” sale each year and there was no way I was going to miss it. I got my pair before they all sold out 12 minutes after the sales began. After 9 long minutes of deliberation, I decided to go with the dark rich oxblood colored leather Jack Boot. Continue reading A Taft Review: The Jack Boot In Oxblood
When your parka and bubble coat doesn’t cut it, what do you do? Visit Canali.com and check their luxurious lineup of outerwear, suits and more! Continue reading Winter Style Upgrade With Canali
The Suave: Introducing… The Green Bomber! A new Justice League member? This bomber isn’t faster than a speeding bullet and can’t leap a tall building in a single bound. I have expressed my love for bomber jackets in previous posts and this one I received as a birthday gift from my wife has easily become my favorite. The sheen of this jacket is what really … Continue reading Bomber Season Part 3: Green with Envy
