Month: September 2012

Finding the Right Footwear For You

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I will be honest with you – buying shoes is something that I perpetually struggle with because there are just so many different choices and ways to wear shoes with different outfits.   If I wasn’t careful in my shoe spending, I would end up having a different pair of shoes for everything, and that just wouldn’t work.  Here are some tips for finding the right footwear for you, and where you can find some great deals on shoes.

Buy Versatile Shoes

The first advice I have when it comes to buying shoes, is buy shoes that you can wear with multiple outfits.  I think that most men should have a pair of black dress shoes and a pair of brown dress shoes.  Make sure that you don’t get super-fancy shoes, as you may find yourself overdressed.  In most occasions, it is good to be a bit understated, especially with footwear.  By having both a pair of black shoes and brown shoes, you are pretty much set for each occasion.

Also, don’t forget comfort.  It is essential that you are comfortable in the shoes you are wearing, or else your feet may hate you for it.

 You Need Casual and Athletic Shoes Too!

Every guy needs to have a pair of casual shoes as well.  These should be canvass or suede, and should look good wearing jeans and a tee shirt.  You should also consider getting a pair of flip flops.  Even though summer is almost over, these are versatile footwear in many parts of the country.

Also, make sure that you have a good pair of running shoes for working out or going to the gym in.  These shoes should be very comfortable and supporting, and should be okay to get a little dirty in.  Having a good pair of athletic shoes avoids your casual shoes from getting messed up!

 Where To Get Great Deals on Shoes

 There are a lot of great online shoe stores where you can find great deals on shoes.  If you’re looking for casual shoes or even more versatile shoes, look for a shoe store like Scotts to find great deals on shoes.   Scotts has a wide variety of different types of shoes that will meet just about any need or desire you have.  When looking to find the right footwear for your feet, consider shopping online to find the best prices and selection.

Fall Closet Organization

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At the end of summer is always a great time to look at closet organization.  The reason is you will probably be changing your wardrobe over from light and small summer clothes to heavy and bulky winter clothes.  It is also a good time to organize because you probably haven’t even looked at some of your winter wear in a good 9 months.  Here are some things to consider as you start preparing for fall when it comes to your wardrobe and closet.

Take an Inventory

It is very important that you take a good inventory of your closet and look at what you wear the most, the least, and not at all.  If you haven’t worn an item of clothing in over a year, it is time to donate it.  The same is true for any items that don’t fit anymore either.

Depending on the item, men’s clothes and jackets can usually be tailored.  So, before you donate, check with your husband to make sure that it really does need to go, or if he needs to take it in for alteration.

Store The Summer Stuff

If your closet is as seasonal as mine is, it is okay to look at some of your summer stuff and store it.  The same is true during the spring, when you can store some of your winter stuff.  I actually have two totes that I rotate through, and simply change out the summer and winter stuff each year.  They then go in the hall closet until the spring.

Organize

 Once you’ve sorted and stored, it is time to get organizing.  The first thing you should do is choose the right hanger.  Your closet will look so much better if you use all of the same type of hanger for all items.  Then, make sure you have the right hanger for pants, suits, and shirts and blouses.

For blouses and shirts, I like to sort my closet by sleeve length, then by shade.  I keep like colors with like colors, and move from light to dark.  This lets me see what I can pair for my outfits.

For folded items, make sure that you store these on shelves, and don’t try to hang them.  If you hang them, they could stretch out of shape and be ruined.  I keep like items folded together, like workout wear and underwear.  If you don’t have shelves in your closet, consider getting hanging shelves to hang on the clothing rod.

Armani High Fashion

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In many special events such as the Oscar Awards, a lot of celebrities especially actors wear Armani suits. The brand is probably most known for their suits but for many years now Armani has been a leading brand which designs and sells not only suits but also haute couture, ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, leather goods, jewelry, accessories, cosmetics, eyewear, and home interiors. Founded by Giorgio Armani in 1975, it has grown tremendously and is now a household name all over the world. Armani has several sub labels like Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezioni, Emporio Armani, AJ | Armani Jeans, AX | Armani Exchange, Armani Junior, and Armani/Casa. When it comes to high fashion, Armani always tops the list.

The most popular sub label of Armani is Giorgio Armani. It specializes in high end men’s and women’s ready-to-wear clothes, accessories, cosmetics, perfumes, and glasses. Not all people can afford this label though since they’re quite expensive. Another popular sub label is Emporio Armani. They also sell high quality clothes and accessories focusing on trends and is very modern. Emporio Armani has been endorsed by celebrities like Rihanna, Megan Fox and Cristiano Ronaldo. Among all the Armani sub labels, Emporio Armani is the only one that is mainly designed by Giorgio Armani.

Armani Exchange is another sub label which sells fashion as well as lifestyle products. They are known for their eye catching advertisements which are quite controversial. They focus mainly on street clothes and is the favorite of many young fashionistas. They are sold in many stores world wide. If you’re tired of the usual brand of denim and jeans, you can instead buy Armani Jeans. They have many exciting designs that fashion trendsetters would love. Armani also sells home furnishings like furniture, dining sets, lamps, and linen under the Armani/Casa line. So whatever products you want, Armani definitely has it and they’re the best.