6/28/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
While I'm still figuring out how I feel about the film, Frederico Fellini's 1960 Italian classic La Dolce Vita cemented one point in my mind - fashion may never have been so good as it once was in Rome.
6/28/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Going home for the midweek Fourth of July celebration meant an impromptu shopping trip with my younger sister to reap the benefits of suburban mall Independence Day sales.
6/21/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
A little metallic, with a hint of seaweed or sea glass or maybe both, this is the green bikini I've been daydreaming about for about as long as I've been going to the beach.
6/20/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
I'm not a nautical kind of gal - the only ferrying I do is taking my kids from practice to rehearsal - but I really appreciate a great pair of boat shoes, and these hot pink wonders just happen to go with my sunglasses like ice cream and apple pie.
6/20/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
While I've never understood the allure of golf on TV, I believe watching tennis - even on ESPN - to be one of the most exciting activities you can do sitting on a couch.
6/19/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
As a lifelong devotee of musicals, I'm well aware of the fact that 1952's Signin' in the Rain has a suspicious lack of rain boots.
6/19/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Footwear and personality. Shoe Do You Think You Are? Look down. What are on your feet? Heels? Flats? Wedges? Sneakers? Your footwear can say a lot about your personality. Read on for some common insights into shoe style.
6/19/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
This is the dream of course. A wine country (with plenty of beer right over the Belgian border, more to my husband's taste) without children and filled with eternally sunny days. While I'd love to take the kids with me (kind of), they wouldn't sit still for long as we snacked on 50 varieties of cheeses and sampled the rouge and the blanc.
6/18/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
A classic black pencil skirt is one of the most practical pieces of clothing for busy work weeks. I can throw on a blouse and a pair of pumps and look pretty and put-together in no time.
6/18/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Comfortable duds are important, sure, but you've gotta keep it stylish when you head out for a casual date or a day at the beach.
6/18/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Nothing says "I'm ready for a promotion" more than a nice pair of stylish leather shoes.
6/18/2012 | 1 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Stars like Eva Mendez and Taylor Swift have recently been spotted rocking the look. Skinny belts are a great way to accentuate your waist and take your attire to the next level. By simply tying a belt around your hips, you can feel fabulous in a matter of minutes.
6/18/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
After keeping my piggies cooped up in socks and boots all winter, I'm ready to let those babies breath. The champagne coloring matches almost any of the bright spring colors I'll be rocking this season.
6/18/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
The boys have gotten really into the excursion, requesting that they get both a great pair of camping boots and some easy-going flip flops to wear around the campground. We stopped by Rack Room Shoes and both instantly decided on the same pair of sandals - Roland by Highland Creek.
6/16/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Whenever I head to the airport - whether I'm going solo on business or bringing along the family for a vacation - I almost always load up on a ton of gossip magazines.
6/16/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
We've all had that sunburn experience - that one so bad it kept us awake for nights on end and we swore we'd never leave the cool comfort of a fully curtained room again.
6/16/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
The other golf advantage? Fashionable attire. Granted, it's very easy to get golf clothes wrong, or if not wrong then a little gaudy. But done right, golfing outfits are a fun way to mix up the usual preppy summer uniform of polo and shorts.
6/15/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
If you're diving around in the water, why drag excess wet cloth along with you? So while I've always followed that particular fashion rule, I've also made a few wardrobe changes to my trunks.
6/15/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Summer nights can get a chill, especially if you're at a beach retreat like I'll be in a few weekends - but rarely does it get cold enough to throw on a bulky sweater, and there's something that just doesn't always satisfy about a cardigan.
6/15/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Patterned shoes like Daisy provide a great way to make outfits more interesting when you don't have a lot of time. These flats will even help you stay comfortable during long days on your feet.
6/15/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Fathers are the most difficult people on earth to shop for. That might sound hyperbolic, but it's an unfortunate truth. What do you get the stoic man who has more ties than he could ever need?
6/14/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
While I have to admit that I don't trust my coordination enough to ride a bike in traffic, one of my good friends is an avid cyclist and takes his road bike the seven miles into work each morning.
6/13/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Since James Dean and Marlon Brando perfected the look way back when, white cotton t-shirts have kind of been a male domain.
6/12/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
My kids are growing up too quickly. Some mornings it seems like they've aged a full year overnight! Not that long ago they were just babies, after all.
6/12/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
McQueen was a great actor, but more importantly had a sense of daring and style that could make car chases like the ones in Bullitt or The Getaway look like art. His sense of cool as a celebrity was unmatched, and helped by his wardrobe along with his swagger.
6/11/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
For ages, women have been making skirts work with a feminine blazer. It's almost the de-facto sexy professional uniform. But what if you want to dress it down just a bit?
6/11/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Every so often, my mom - being the adorably sweet and thoughtful woman she is - sends me along some cash and tells me to treat myself.
6/11/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Sometimes adding accessories like a classy watch or pocket square can take the look to another level. Just because I'm a guy doesn't mean I need to let my fashion statements fall by the wayside. At work events especially, I want to dress to impress.
6/9/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Moms like me are always wishing for more time in the day. On my lucky days, I somehow manage to get all of my necessary tasks finished and have a little extra time for myself.
6/8/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
It's not a "Kiss the Chef" apron, that's for sure. We love to barbeque on weekends, and more often than not neighbors and friends filter over and stay for a drink or a hotdog.
6/8/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Leggings-as-pants has been the biggest inscrutable fashion phase of my life so far - and although I understand trend (form-fitting to the extreme, that's totally sexy), I'm not sure it's really acceptable attire.
6/7/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
We tend to forget about it until we need it, but the umbrella is a must-have for anyone who doesn't live in a desert.
6/7/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Let me start by saying that I'm a fashionista, not a fitnessista, but I put in my time at the gym just like everyone else.
6/7/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
It's certainly possible to go overboard with nautical themes, but I'm a huge fan of boat shoes (on guys and girls) and firmly believe you can't go wrong with horizontal blue stripes.
6/7/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Popular among old Southern gentlemen and members of the U.S. Senate, seersucker seems to be the quintessential summer wear for anyone over thirty-five.
6/7/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Whether this means chillin' with the guys or going on a low-key date with my lady, I know I need the right attire.
6/6/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
No one's devoting themselves to anything shockingly pink and there's no sports bra or high tech triple-gel shoe technology needed. I lace up the tennis shoes and hit the trail.
6/6/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
I admit that I've fallen in love with many a dress prematurely in my life. Usually something hideously bright that makes me look like a glow stick. But I've got a good feeling about this particular summer dress.
6/5/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Just remember not to take sock shopping lightly. It's not the flashiest part of your wardrobe, but it's no less important for that.
6/5/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Fear not, moms-to-be. There's a fashionable future in your next nine months. First off, don't try and hide it. They say women have that special pregnant glow for a reason, and you can't reap those beauty benefits if you're concealing your belly.
6/5/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
It's been surprisingly cool these past few weeks, but that only means that the summer has yet to get properly revved up. So the lingering question - which seems unanswerable every year - is how to stay cool in full office garb.
6/4/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
I don't do much riding as a city resident, because frankly I'm just not that confident in my own ability, but I am a secret bike enthusiast.
6/4/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Job interviews are about looking good, but also looking capable. How to you dress to assure? Once you've got yourself a nice suit, preferably grey or navy since black is a little too Secret Service, you need to find the right shirt.
6/4/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Once upon a time it was difficult for men to pull off pink. Thankfully, those days have passed. But pink still carries a number of fashion caveats - it's a fickle color.
6/4/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
How many suits should a grown guy own? Here's a quick tip: about as many as a deck of cards.
6/4/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
There was an article in the Huffington Post's style section recently about what our individual clothing trends say about us
6/4/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Tweed and plaid blazers are the iconic uniform of college and university professors across the country. It's not a bad look when you dial down the academics and turn up the style, particularly with plaid blazers, which could go wrong in so many ways.
6/4/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Some might say it's a rite of passage - guy or lady - to buy a leather jacket. This may be true, if only because these numbers don't come cheap. But a leather jacket is an investment, like a car but longer lasting.
6/3/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
What kind of shoes pair best with a summer blazer? Sneakers are surprisingly eye-catching, although they've got to be in top shape and totally clean.
6/3/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Daisy Dukes are pretty ubiquitous during the summer months. North or south of the Mason-Dixon, plenty of ladies are sporting some super-short denim cutoffs. But what about the cut off’s eternal companion – the notorious crop top?
6/2/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
North East summers are humid to the extreme - so what's the deal with summer scarves? Well, fashion of course. We're not talking wool scarves anyway.
6/2/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Experiment with a variety of patterns and levels of sheerness (always double-check that before you head out the door!).
6/2/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
While I don't wear a flapper dress to the office, I have been known to use it for a Halloween event or two.
6/1/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
June is the beginning of beach season, which means May was the beginning of swimsuit-buying season.
6/1/2012 | 3 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
Seems to me that music and style are pretty tightly bonded, although probably nowhere more tightly than hip-hop. Throw on a Mets ball cap and a pair of acid-wash jeans with Adidas trainers and you've got the style of the Beastie Boys.
6/1/2012 | 0 Comments | by Rack Room Shoes
More than anything else, it's worth noting that staying healthy is more important than any style tip. Big guys are big guys, but none of us can rely on clothes to change our physique.
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