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Archive for the ‘Shoes’ Category

Pick a Color: Navy

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Joe, you’re right: every New Yorker’s dream…bland colors!! Here’s a new look at some navy for the every-man:

BDG, Old Navy, Old Navy, Express, Asos, Converse

Pick A Color: Red!

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

In a red frenzy…here are a few favorite items in red all under $50!

Pick a Color: Grey

Monday, June 14th, 2010

I’ve really been into grey lately………..here are just a few favorite things in grey, all under $25:

What colors are you into lately?!?

Schooooool’s Out for the Summer!

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Here are some great things for the sunshine that’s starting to peak out–ALL UNDER $40:




Sartorialist: Pitti Uomo

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Courtesy of The Sartorialist

If I were an older gentlemen, I wish I could pull of this look so well. The Sartorialist does it again, capturing style in such a natural but almost to-good-to-be-true environment. Here’s how you might put this look together on a shoe-string…and not a fancy Italian shoe-string, a regular ol’ dirty shoe string:


ASOS Small Check Blazer $26.63!!


Zengara Z30044 Oxfords $49.95


Navy & White Spot Handkerchief $25

Look 4 Less Guest Blog: Dwyane Wade

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010


Once again, J from Look 4 Less put together an affordable look based off the ever stylish Miami Heat basketball star Dwyane Wade:

Murano at ShopStyle


Land’s End Fine Gauge V-Neck Sweater – $39.50

Club Room Windowpane check button down shirt – $29.98

Murano Tone on tone stripe tie – $49.50


AE Relaxed Straight Jean in Medium Rugged Wash – $39.50


Fossil black dial watch – $65

Impulse by Steeplegate High Top Sneaker – $74.95 (I took liberty with the sneaker because his shoes aren’t shown)

For a dressier look, try these Aldo Raub shoes – $90 (they are a great lookalike of these $450 John Varvatos shoes)

Looking to replicate someone’s style affordably? E-mail Laura w/ LKc Style to get it blogged!!!

Pulling it Off? Sneakers with Suits.

Saturday, December 26th, 2009
Courtesy of Simply Magic

Courtesy of Simply Magic

Against the recent trends, and unless you think you are Kanye, DON’T try to pull off sneakers with your suit at the office, Christmas party, or generally anywhere. If you ARE Kanye, ummm, Imma Let You Wear Those Sneakers With That Suit, But Uhhhhhhhh, Black Dress Shoes Might Be Better.

When to Wear White Socks

Monday, December 14th, 2009

An adoring LKc Style friend texted me about when and when not to wear white socks. This seems like such a simple thing, but probably not considered as a “style” issue to the Average Joe. The idea is only wear white socks with sneakers, tennis shoes, or while playing sports or working out.  Also, consider getting white socks that don’t show over the shoe…you can get them anywhere for cheap. So here’s a quick guide to follow so you don’t look like a soccer dad or a high school kid at a summer desk job:

YOU MAY WEAR WHITE SOCKS WITH THESE KINDS OF SHOES:

Macy's_NikeHustleSneakersNike Hustle Sneakers $47.99

DSW_NewBalanceMens556New Balance Men’s 556 $49.95

YOU MAY NOT WEAR WHITE SOCKS WITH THESE KINDS OF SHOES:

Puma_AquaCatSandalsPuma Aqua Cat Sandals $22

Kohls_Apt9ChandlerSlipOns_435772Kohl’s Apt 9 Chandler Slip Ons $39.99

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