Brands To Watch: Cobbler Union Shoes

Creating a bespoke-inspired, ready-to-wear footwear brand is something of a tall-order.Cobbler Union is the brand-name and creating footwear that truly pays homage to the skilled cobblers of old and today, plus offering guys luxury-quality shoes at half the price of their competitors is their game. As a bespoke-inspired brand, each collection is made in limited runs. Each shoe is hand-crafted by a small group of cobblers to make sure every detail is properly executed. 

The shoes are made in Spain, which is where one of the co-founders resides (the other is in Atlanta, Georgia). Being in such close proximity to where the shoes are produced, Cobbler Union has the ability to oversee the entire process. I was recently in Atlanta and had the opportunity to meet up with the Head of Marketing for Cobbler Union, Stephen Beehler. After hearing the way Stephen spoke about the shoes, the brand and the heritage of what the founders draw their inspiration, there was no way I couldn’t share the brand with everyone. Just from viewing the collection online (which is where they’re shoes are solid primarily) I’m honestly floored at the high level of craftmanship. I’ve put in my first order and the Guillaume II boots should be arriving soon– I’ll post a full run-down on next week. 

Without going into too many technical details, my favorite feature of many of their shoes is the Fiddleback Waist on the Sole (see middle pair of shoes in the picture above or clickhere). If you were looking about the best way to describe their shoes, think of each pair as art that you can wear on your feet. If you get the itch to flex your creative muscle, Cobbler Union offers Made-To-Order shoes too (you could create your own collections). Below are my three favorite pair, but, be sure to head to the Cobbler Union site to see the full collection. 

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Guillaume II

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Jean Pierre II

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The Chukka III

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Visit http://Cobbler-Union.com to check out the amazing collection and to learn moreabout this passionate brand. 

My Top 10 Favorite Oscar Dresses…

So I’m not really an awards show person. I find them boring and too long and I generally don’t care. What I DO care about are the red carpets before the awards. And the red carpet of all red carpets? Well the Oscars of course! So here’s a little list of some of my favorite Oscar red carpet moments…

Last year’s red carpet was pretty awesome. I remember Lupita Nyong’o walking down in that BEAUTIFUL blue Prada dress and my jaw just dropped! That color! The way it moved… the headband! It was perfection. Her whole red carpet season was flawless in my opinion but this dress makes my top 10 for sure. Cinderella come to life.

Kate Hudson in Versase was another perfect look for me. Her hair, makeup and that body… YES. I especially love the bold shoulder and the little cape action. I’m a sucker for a back moment.

In 2011 came two more of my favorites, both in beautiful pastel hues and both stunning for different reasons.

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy? Yes please. This dress got a lot of mixed opinions but I love everything about it. The pop of neon against the most perfect pinkish lilac and the intricacy of the beading detail make me swoon. That edgy sculpted shoulder juxtiposed against the pleated flowy fabric is that touch of badass that takes this dress to the next level.

Now Mila Kunis in Elie Saab is another story. Girly flirty sexy feminine perfection. Showing skin in such a sexy yet sophisticated way… I just love this dress. Romantic is an understatement.

In 2010 I LOVED another dress that got mixed reviews- Zoe Saldana in Givenchy. The ruffled purple ombre was UH-Mazing and that glittery top sent me to girly heaven! I loved it and was really surprised that lots of people hated it. Like, whaaaaa??

Ah, and Sandra Bullock in that perfect Marchesa number. She looked like a beautiful glittery Oscar. She looked like a goddess. And this was the year she won the Oscar for best actress and made a beautiful speech (ok sometimes I watch the speeches- I’m a sucker for a good cry) and then her disgusting cheater husband smiled at her lovingly while she thanked him. YUCK. …but I digress. She was stunning and I loved her in that moment.

7 Things you need to Consider before Buying Wedding Shoes

Wedding is a special and one of the best moments of anyone’s life especially when it comes to brides. They want to have the best in anything and don’t want to compromise on anything less. They want to have the best wedding gown, accessories as well as the best wedding shoes.

No one can tell you what you have to wear and what you don’t like when it comes to shoes and especially wedding shoes. Here are a few things that all those pretty brides out there wants to know when they go out for the best day shopping to make their dream come true. So here we go without further delay.

• Comfort and functionality

For finding a right pair of shoes for your wedding so that you can walk around and have your first wedding dance, they need to be comfortable. You may have found beautiful shoes that you dream about, but they are not the right ones if you can’t walk in them. To look graceful for your walk down the aisle to the love of your life, you need the best shoes, one that are conformable and functional.

• Let your personality shine

Why not choose something bright and bold when you don’t want to match your shoes with your wedding dress? It will add some quirkiness and fun to your wedding dress as well as you can add it to make some of your own fashion statement without something much outrageous. There is no rule to wear heels and matching shoes to the wedding dress, so remember choose them if you like those best.

• Check the weather for the wedding

Outdoor weddings are common and the weather is what you should keep an eye on as it may affect your wedding day. It also impacts the type shoes you want to wear. If the weather predicted rain, you might ruin your heels with mud so plan accordingly which shoes you want to wear depending on the weather condition. Having a pair of some functional shoes like boots or flats and changing to the heels for your wedding reception is a great idea. Don’t you think?

• Wear them again

It is not a necessity that you can’t wear your wedding shoes again unlike your wedding dress. You can find something that balance price, comfort, style and functionality and we should mention that it is not that easy thing to do as you can wear these shoes again, we would say that you can spend some extra time and money to find the perfect one for you.

• Break them in

You should try these shoes you select and pace back and forth to check them again and again for any kind of discomfort as you don’t want them to spoil your special day.

• Match your dress

Even with a floor length dress, you might have your shoes peek out a little. If you want you can match the dress the best to your shoes. You can take a small piece of the material your dress is made of and match it with the shoes in the shoe store. You can in this way compare texture and color and select the best shade.

• Always have a backup plan for shoes

A backup shoes pair is a great idea since you don’t know what might happen. Weather conditions, broken heel or any kind of discomfort may make you need new shoes. It is also a common practice to change shoes for the ceremony and for the reception.

Capri pants have come back - collection 2014!

The horizontal size pants miss calf tube which is often referred to as the common good is "silly pants" is showing signs of popularity again after a long time forgotten. "Doing storm" during the early years of the 21st century, but no longer favored, silly pants sleeping dormant until the 2013 is beginning to be a number one as Céline, Acne and Louis Vuitton put on BST. However, it is not really in vogue again.

And next year, but brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim top, Tibi, Mulberry, Proenza Schouler, Hermes, Victoria Beckham has started launching massive nerds are super stylish pants, marking the return of the first real page this recovery.

Top 5 high-end men's watches are the most popular

Top 5 high-end men's watches are the most popular. Luxury watches from Switzerland and Italy are always looking for watches are the most, by material to produce high-end watches from Switzerland and Italy can be gold, silver, diamonds and gemstones .. . creating new highlights, fashion style for the wearer.
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Style: Men 

Origin: Italy 

Machine: Battery (quartz) 

Shell material: Stainless steel 

Wire Material: Stainless Steel 

Front Glass: Hard glass 

Function: Calendar Date

2.

Style: Men 

Origin: Switzerland 

Machine: Battery (quartz) 

Shell material: Stainless steel 

Wire Material: Stainless Steel 

Front Glass: Hard glass 

Function: Calendar Date

3.

Style: Men 

Origin: Japan 

Machine: Eco-Drive (light energy) 

Shell material: titanium (40% Lighter than stainless steel - Hardened stainless steel 5 times) 

Wire Material: Titanium (40% Lighter than stainless steel - Hardened stainless steel 5 times) 

Front Glass: Sapphire glass (scratch-resistant glass) 

Function: Calendar Date

4.

Origin: Switzerland 

Machine: Battery (quartz) 

Shell material: Stainless steel (Stainless Steel) 

Wire Material: Leather Cords 

Front Glass: Hard glass (Mineral Glass) 

Function: Calendar Date

5.

Origin: Switzerland 

Machine: Battery (quartz) 

Shell material: Stainless steel (Stainless Steel) 

Wire Material: Stainless steel (Stainless Steel) 

Front Glass: Hard glass (Mineral Glass) 

Function: Calendar day - Sport Chronograph

Choose your T-shirt prints for boys fall 2013

T-shirts bearing designs for men is one of the trends this fall. With simple designs, mixing masculine with comfortable shorts and accessories such as felt hats, glasses for day roam become "trendy" than.

Dynamic personality with style baggy shorts and t-shirt painting highlight detail. T-shirt art textures still very hot this year. Dot motif with a large and diverse small version for men is also an interesting option.
Flats, combat boot, fedora is the indispensable item of trendy guy.

Update motifs for men collection 2014

These guys are familiar with the familiar mix items are T-shirts and jeans in a hot summer day like this. But not to idle bored bored staging fashion, the fashion choices of flowers and material information will be very eye-catching cool this summer. Keep updated fashion trends more male flowers for you okay

Lak is a guy prefer to discover new trends and is not afraid to try bold styles. Therefore, it is understandable that should also set the map even casual guy always attracted glances. Choose their own floral motifs, he coordinated shirt colors with masculinity and basic items to get set formula mixed with basic furniture but not least suction eye.

2014 new trend - leather shoes do not go more stockings

The first thing to note is that the surrounding environment, especially the weather. When it rains or is too hot and humid, wet your feet prone to sweat or water due to rain. This is not sexy at all, so do not hesitate but to walk barefoot with shoes, it will also help your feet and ankles more open.

Next, you have to know where he was going. This is really important because it shows you have an elegant gentleman or not. If you go to bar or dining with friends, what are we waiting at home without missing socks hot? However, when going to an important event in the workplace, perhaps you will want to return to traditional styles.
In addition to the two noted above, there is nothing stopping you follow this new style. If you are a preferred freedom and comfort, this is the style for you.

A few tips
Take good care of your shoes - No matter what material or style, you should brush off your shoes after a few days of use.
Be flexible depending on the situation - if you do a job that requires standing for a long time, not all shoes will make your feet blister. Choose socks and use a low neck will help you limit this while keeping their own style.
Take good care of your feet - Soak feet in warm water regularly and use talc powder if you have foot or sweating.

The accessories needed in man's closet

What kind of tie should have in his closet you. Here are 5 types of men's neckties that every gentleman should have in his wardrobe. Each will have a tie functions and different uses for a certain time.
1 monochrome tie
Due to a tie is only one kind of fashion accessory helps exalted masculinity should men advice for you who wear beards should not choose the tie pattern textured petals cause dizziness or pattern background is too large will not make the highlight. Tie monochrome patterned subtle or accompanying a plaid shirt or plaid umbrella will create a more elegant to wear.
To create a romantic style combined with real life, little dust, the guy can tie to wear leather jackets or jeans jacket.

Male monochrome necktie.
2 Pin-dot tie
This type is the same type of tie tie polka-dot dot dot but smaller and more delicate. Type this tie is quite suitable for the regular guy to work in the office or attend receptions and events.

Men tie Pin-dot style.
3 Ties Club (tie uniform)
This is the tie that is printed on the logo repeats (not too big). Previously this type of tie to be used as part of the uniform university or sports clubs popular but now has become a fashion trend create separate looks generous.

4 tie REPP
If these guys want to look your poise or older, but still young and highlight when attending an interview or to attend the graduation ceremony, a great solution is that you should choose a tie REPP. Recognizable characteristics of the speaker and this flap is that it has many big stripes, or large stripes alternating pinstripes. The guy can refer to how nice tie to match with your outfit.

REEP male necktie.
5 wool tie
For those cold winter days, you will also need a tie to match suit outfit with thick cloth on the season. To create an elegant look in winter, you can choose to buy wool tie with dark blue or gray ash.

Wool tie for men in winter.