men's corner: the art of shoe shining...

while i am always harping on how shoes can make or break an outfit...i have to take it one step further...while you may be sporting a great pair of shoes...if they are scuffed...and dull...that great pair of shoes...doesn't look so great...

found this wonderful video by the wonderful mr. porter...so remember men...make sure your shoes are shined...

men's corner: espadrilles...

summertime...and yes...i am still kind of obsessing over espadrilles...so imagine my excitement...when i was perusing my june issue of gq magazine...and saw a little picture of espadrilles for men...i mean...brilliant! who wants to wear flip flops all the time? besides...it just looks a bit more stylish...

jim moore, gq creative director says..."espadrilles are a big trend this summer...they work anytime you'd wear your flip-flops...just remember to trash them a bit - step on the backs...wear them to the beach...and leave them in the sun..."

i've picked out a few for you...it is summer time...so have some fun...

add some pattern...

choo choo - striped denim
soludos

not that daring? how about a fun pop of color?

dali - dark green
soludos

even with a basic neutral...you are sure to be looking oh so stylish...
castaner
mr porter