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. 

Oscar Fashion Roundup

I’m not a huge Oscar watcher… in fact, I didn’t watch the Oscars, I just watched the red carpet pre-show. I just wanted to share some of my favorite looks of the night with you. I have to be honest though, I didn’t love very many looks. There were a lot of beautiful women, don’t get me wrong! There just wan’t a whole lot of wow.

But speaking of wow- Mila Jovovich definitely wowed in Elie Saab. It was her first time presenting at the Oscars and she sure made a great first impression!

I almost always love what Michelle Williams is wearing and last night was no exception. She’s so CUTE! She just looks and seems like such a sweetheart. Like we could totally be friends ;)
Here she is in Louis Vuitton looking as sweet as ever. Loving the brooch. Perfect touch!

Octavia Spencer looked so spectacular in Tadashi Shoji! What a great choice for her figure- I love it! Cream was really big this time at the Oscars. It so classic and pretty…

Another stunner in cream, Rooney Mara steps out of her usual severe black to wear this gorgeous dress by Givenchy Couture. I love this dress. I feel like it could be an amazing wedding dress btw!

Glen Close!! Wow mama, look at you. This is so great! Perfect shape, lovely color and totally age appropriate. I hope I look half as good…

George Clooney showed up with his own golden trophy. Stacy Keibler looking fantastic in Marchesa. Her dress fits so well and looks like liquid gold. 

One of my absolute favorites of the evening was Viola Davis in Vera Wang. This photo doesn’t do it justice I’m afraid. The color against her skin tone took my breath away. It was so perfect!! Her body is killer and this dress hugs it perfectly. Love love love!

This is a little better idea of the color…

And finally, my other favorite was actually behind the scenes. Giuliana Rancic knocked it out of the park with this TDF Tony Ward dress. Obsessed!

5 style hacks every man should know

Life’s hard. So if there’s an easy way of doing things, well, you can always colour us interested. Looking your best costs time and money, so to save you a bit of both, we’ve cobbled together a list of ways you can cut corners without sacrificing so much as an ounce of style.

1. Roll Your Shirt Sleeves Like A Marine

Sometimes it’s the little things that let your outfit down. Messily rolled shirt sleeves not only make you look like you’re about to do battle with a blocked toilet, they’ll also repeatedly fall back down your forearms. Annoying.

For a neat roll, deploy the marine’s approach:

1. Start with your sleeves fully extended and cuffs unbuttoned.
2. Bend the sleeve at the cuff, curl it upward and over itself until it’s inside out.
3. Straighten both the bottom and top of the rolled cuff, ensuring there are no creases.
4. Repeat the process as necessary, gradually folding up to the desired height on your arm.

2. Sock It To ‘Em

Nothing quite kills a carefully curated ensemble like a pair of wayward socks. Small (and mostly out of sight) as they may be, a flash of Spongebob under your glove-fit suit trousers instantly undoes any and all of your efforts.

Stop playing a game of chance with your sock drawer and stock up on styles that actually work with what you usually wear. As a general rule of thumb, match the colour of your socks to that of your trousers (a shade darker or lighter works too); or, for more seasoned players, try a contrasting colour that doesn’t clash so much as complement your trouser and shoe choice.

For more tips on this subject, check out our guide to matching your socks to your outfit.

3. Put A Stop To Pilling

Bobbles wrecking your knitwear vibes? Restore your garment’s true nap with a Sweater Stone. Simply stroke this pumice-like lifesaver gently over your pilling pieces and see the finish of your jumpers, jacket collars and cuffs instantly renewed.

In a pinch? Raid the bathroom cabinet instead. A disposable razor will do a similar de-bobbling job, but should be used sparingly as the blades can damage sensitive fibres.

4. Rotate

Not only is wearing the same thing day in, day out terminally boring, it’s bad for your clothing’s lifespan too. Leaving a day or so between wearing your favourite pair of brogues or that trusty white T-shirt allows them to absorb perspiration and dry thoroughly.

Fail to do this and your footwear’s shape warps, while your tees quickly acquire that pungent fragrance you’ll never quite be able to wash out.

5. Kill Creases With Ice Cubes

No time to iron? CBA to iron? Get rid of wrinkles the easy way by chucking your shirt into the dryer along with a couple of ice cubes and then run it on its hottest setting. Once the ice cubes melt to steam, the dryer’s hot, moist air relaxes creases, leaving your shirt smooth and fresh.

Don’t get heavy-handed, though – use two to three ice cubes max, and be sure to only run a couple of shirts, or a shirt and a pair of trousers, at a time.

Women Winter Clothing 2015 by Bizuu Fashion

Dress Collection Fall Winter 2015 Fashion Bizuu .Hey ladies, I found an excellent collection and you will see today. I fell in love with Bizuu collection and will surely take your breath too. If you are looking for a piece of modern, luxurious and elegant, this collection is for you. All designs are eye-catching and attention grabbing and they are made of materials with rich ornaments of great beauty and patterns. If you do not see a fairy tale, it is a perfect time to check it out this way .

Cakes, white and black are the colors used for the Autumn / Winter collection this. Feminine and sexy look, floppy hats, gloves, bags and jewelry with Swarowski will be added to the outstanding Bizuu costumes. The piece is suitable for all ages and tastes, and I think you will find what you are looking for a long time. It is unique and chicken. Do you like it? Please leave me a comment, and if you have any other suggestions that you can also write them down …!

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Jasz Couture Dresses Cocktail Collection for Girls

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Holiday events range from casual and very formal, so depending on the case, you may have a short and sweet, dress or suit for its features, dress event.Beautifully unique,beautiful flowers along a love with a ruched bodice and sheath skirt pure flow.Buy Jasz Couture dresses CC Rome, one Retailer…!

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Even charming cardigan for fall 2014

Whenever referring to autumn and autumn winds, the fashion followers would have thought of the jacket is thin, lightweight and flowing dresses gracefully. This fall is no exception to that exception.

1 Dedicated to her classic

For her love nostalgic strokes, combined with skirts cardigan instant romantic vignette would be a great choice. This formula can mix items with you to the office, or to walk around the classroom are very suitable.

2 With her ​​favorite sexy, elegant 

If you like the sweater tied elongated with sexy charm, do not forget these items: short skirts, strapless or simply a pair of beautiful high heels.

Elongated shirt + legging: her recipe stylish!

With the ability to hide defects better and easier coordination body map, elongated vest and leggings are classic formula has never out of fashion of her people.
On cold, figuring she would have to "pocket" give yourself a few simple formulas and mix handy map. Not that you'll ever have time for fussy with high heels and makeup for hours or watch wearing What choice, what color, so pick out the simple formulas, for you and be beautiful, is very important. Elongated jacket and legging mix is one of them.

This scheme has the advantage that the map can use in any type of weather, with numerous designs to choose from. Chilly autumn day with thin jacket, cardigan, colder, there are sweaters, coats ... and particularly indispensable skinny pants to balance the whole set furniture.

1 leggings / skinny and cardigan

This fall, the first item she thought to exactly cardigan. Cardigan least one year in length is quite special, touching the knee or mid-calf. What could be better than to look a long cardigan with leggings graceful - just warm the very young and, above all, cover all body blemishes.

2 leggings and a long shirt designs 

The elongated form as shirt dress, kimono for a chilly autumn day, and at the same time can be integrated with any situation: work, going out, meeting friends ...