Scott Schuman in Fantastic Man
Scott Schuman’s street-fashion louis vuitton bag
photoblog The Sartorialist is endlessly clickable. But it’s not just his subjects that are snazzy dressers. He’s a style icon in his own rightmiu miu (and at five-foot-six, a short style icon). So it’s cool to see him at the other end of the lens: Schuman was profiled in the most recent issue of Fantastic Man (#7). Because it’s beautifully designed and imported and run by guys with fancy names like Jop van Bennekom and Gert Jonkers, a copy of the magazine is more expensive than most books. Hardcover books. louis vuitton handbagSo I thought I’d give you a few of the highlights (below).
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In the picture shown here, Schuman describes his look: “This navy suit by Cesare Attolini is one of the few items of clothing that actually makes me feel sexy. Unfortunately, I had to pay dearly for that feeling! The just-slim-enough pants are perfect. louis vuitton handbagsThey create a longer visual line. I really love a long visual line.”
Elsewhere, he talks about growing up in Indiana. In school, he played football, baseball and basketball. “I played centre, protecting the quarterback. Typically, your biggest, meanest, strongest guy is the centre. I was always just about the smallest guy on the team, but I was the meanest, so I was never teased.”
Brands Schuman is photographed in: Brooks Brothers, Cesare Attolini, Gianpaolo, Levi’s, Polo by Ralph Lauren.
Check out these links to a few of the full-page shots featured in the mag: photo 1, photo 2
Kate Spade Jamesport Kenzi
Muted metallic handbags are all the rage this season. They key is to pair them with a strong solid. For example, the Kate Spade Jamesport Kenzi would look great with a black pencil skirt and a bright blouse. Complete the sophisticated look with a smart pair of heels.
What I love best about the Kate Spade Jamesport Kenzi is how simple yet stylish it is. A classic silhouette is accented with two vertical braided lines. Double handles and a strap allow you to carry the bag close to your body or loosely on the shoulder while metal feet on the bottom of the bag protect it when you set it down.
Normally I’m not one for pink handbags, but theElaine Turner Ella Snake Leather baghas definitely made my wishlist. It’s got a great shape, a lovely material, and a bright color.Made from 100% genuine snake leather, this handbag has double handles plus an 18 inch strap, gold metal hardware, and several interior pockets. And like allElaine Turner handbags, it comes with the signature pink crown lining.Although the bag also comes in Chocolate, the Pink version is a great choice for spring. Whether you choose to pair it with a T-shirt and jeans or a white summer dress, theElaine Turner Ella Snake Leatherin pink will complement the outfit with bold color.
Rebecca Minkoff Darling
Perhaps it’s the way that the bag is slouchy yet super cute. I’m not big on slouchy hobos but this bag has a bit more structure. It’s not floppy or sloppy. It’s lightweight, sleek, and has just the right level of embellishment including two fringe features on the sides.
Perhaps it’s because it’s designer style for less than your average designer bag. You won’t pay upwards of $1000 for this bag. Nope. Try under $500!
Well, whatever the reason, this bag continues to catch my eye – so much so that I just bought it.
I’m not really one for quilted bags, but this one is so sexy you’d hardly know it was made to look quilted. The Chri-Chri from Dior is made from quilted leather and is available in beige or black. It features gunmetal hardware which includes a chain with a padlock and key.
What I love about this bag is that it is a shopper that’s great for everyday, but is far from ordinary. The textured material and chain add a level of uniqueness that is hard to find on other bags.
5 Tips for a Flattering Pair of Shoes
Readers have been asking me to do a shoe-advice post forever. The thing is, I don’t like to get all Thou Shalty on this blog. And I’ve never thought too much about my own shoes as they relate to my height. But since last week’s Reader Question on where to find very small men’s shoe sizes, I’ve been mulling it. And I realized I do have a few rules for myself that I’ve figured out over the years.
They work for me. But as always: All rules can be broken — and successfully, if you do it well. But these are some good basics rules of thumb big toe, if you don’t have a clue where to begin. The main thing: Embrace your true height.
One Man’s Summer Slacks
Loveship blogger Michael Levy just put together a summer outfit that he’s pretty jazzed about. The foundation to his look?
The sound you just heard was every writer who’s ever penned a ‘10 Style Rules for Short Guys’ column’s head exploding. There’s so many of them and my guess is they were all average height or probably even tall. At least now they probably qualify as potential readers, height-wise. From the neck down anyways.
But seriously. I think Michael looks great. And as he says, they’re not pink; they’re mauve. These aren’t go-to-hell pants. They’re see-you-in-hell pants.
I’d never heard of the place he got his trousers: ASOS. Apparently, it’s sort of a British Urban Outfitters. They have a strong online presence — and great shipping deals for the US and Canada: $6 for Standard (8 days) or $14 for Express (4 days). Hard to beat. And the 5-foot-5 Michael says the pants are “the closest to a perfect off-the-rack fit I’ve ever seen” — for his body type, at least.
Keep killing it, Michael.
Footwear Tips
Nothing cheers up a woman like new footwear. With new pair of shoes old outfits are transformed, new outfits seem to gel together better, and maybe even legs appear slimmer! Suddenly that new footwear is a must-have buy. In autumn 2009, women’s shoe fashion has put its best foot forward with new ankle boots, thigh boots, biker boots, flat brogues and alarmingly high court shoes. At some catwalk shows there were even heelless shoes, a modern miracle of engineering.
This year update your look with the latest footwear, and that means either over-the-knee boots or fierce strappy ankle boots. Whilst killer heels are great for occasions where it’s car to club, the new ankle boots are the most realistic option for the majority of us, and heels on ankle boots range from sturdy and low, to high and fierce.
We’ve seen biker looks for sometime, but this year the latest trend is over-the-knee boots. 
These ladies boots from Faith Footwear, and shown above right, hit several micro trends – they are over-the-knee, and have fashionable stud and tassel trims. The flat sole ensures they are suitable for everywoman.
Above Right - Faith Footwear Autumn 2009 Winter 2010 Mienna Boot – £140/€175. Suede flat round toe boot with studding detail and back tassel and available in store early November 2009.
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Toddler girls from 1919 wore laced-edged rompers which snapped on the sides. A bloomer dress with white collar was worn in the year 1925, and a fringed bunting with side fasteners was used to keep babies warm in the year 1939.
Older girls wore schoolgirl outfits such as a black or green velveteen plaid skirt with white pique blouse and feather white socks and white shoes (1939). A polka dot sun suit with elastic around edges of top and shorts was a big hit in the 1950s. This outfit was most likely worn as a swimsuit.
Middle-aged boys in the 1920s wore items such as a gray or brown woolen suit jacket with matching vest and trousers. From this time throughout the 1930s different styles of knickers (knee pants) were worn by boys as well. Sometimes knickers were worn with knee-high print socks (as appears in one photo) and shoes.
Older boys wore wool slacks and v-necked jacquard patterned sweaters in the 1950s. Also in the 1950s, boys wore navy denim jeans with a checked cotton button-down, collared shirt.
In the 1960s, outfits for school and sports became more casual. One of the simple signature outfits of this decade is the black and white washable Welsh wool dress. In later years, these dresses were then made from man-made materials.
Gingham skirts were displayed in an Issue of Vogue during this decade as well, which means these dresses were most likely worn quite a bit. Bridesmaids’ dresses in the 1960s were long and designed with a raised waist.
For the boys n the year 1964 boys often wore a wool blazer and grey marl shorts. During this time, both boys and girls wore short white socks while young followed by knee-length socks when older. These socks were often held up by garter belts.
Toddlers in the 1960s were often seen in pinafore rompers. These were often worn over a blouse or jersey. From 1965 to 1970, outfits such as the machine-washable sleep suit were worn by babies, and this outfit was considered to be one of the most useful clothing items up to this time period.
For the small boy during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a tweed coat with long trousers-similar to the 1950s boys outfits-is worn with a stiffened woolen hat. Girls during this time dressed much like the women of the time, in high-waist dresses and matching ribbed tights.
Sometimes young boys during the latter portion of the 1960s also dressed like little men. For example, they dressed in a drip-dry shirt, bow tie, and waistcoat or a tweed coat and long trousers (for winter).
In the 1970s, girls wore a variety of different kind of outfits similar to what women wore, such as Indian print shirts. They also wore print silky outfits of a matching shirt and flared pants.
The 1980s is the start of another evolution in children’s fashion. Girls during this decade wore outfits such as the unisex polycotton brushed leisure suit. Small boys during this decade wore outfits such as a suit with a bright blue top that has red sleeves with logo on chest, along with pants to match.
Other children’s outfits worn during this time include girls’ dresses in blue and white, with vest-shaped top and gathered short skirt. This was often worn with accessories such as heart-shaped sunglasses, canvas sandals, and hair tied up with bright stretchy bands.
1990s school and summer fashions were made for children to be able to move and play in. A signature boys’ outfit of this time is the blue jeans overall outfit, and the girls’ signature outfit is the jean dress with a white trim and pink shirt underneath.
Clothes from the 1990s for children share a similar vein as to the ones in the present day. The most important aspect of making clothing for children today is to make sure the outfits are safe to wear and that they fit well.
Classic Neutral Tones
Iron (far right) serves as the “new black,” making traditional basics much more interesting. Iron is neither gray nor brown, yet it coordinates well with all the other colours in the palette.
Nomad (centre right), bridges the gap between beige and light gray, and also introduces timeless neutrals. 
Crème Brûlée (near right) is a greyed-down coffee, making a beige au-lait tone.
Iron – PANTONE 18-1306.
Crème Brûlée – PANTONE 13-1006.
Nomad – PANTONE 16-1212.
All three classics can stand alone, or serve as anchors when paired with other colours. This catwalk outfit (above left) from Trends Les Copains shows how well the colours here mix and match.
Near Right – Dune Mixed Neutrals Court Shoe – Dune Autumn Winter 2009- Women’s & Accessories – Stopper, £90/€120.
Far Right – Crombie Classic Coats – Fitted Single Breasted Coat £450.
Golden Tones
HONEY YELLOW
Honey Yellow (left) is a warm, more subdued golden yellow tone, making it ideal for autumn and winter. It looks good as a contrast to Purple Heart as does warm olive.
Honey Yellow is the foundation tone for all the camel coats this autumn.
Near Right – Knitwear in honey yellow.
Centre Right – Tuleh Brocade Coat -
Easy cocoon shaped coats in classic neutral colours can be regarded as investment coats. The camel coat style far right is from Hobbs Autumn Winter 2009. Hobbs Camel Hair Barton coat – £249. Such loose styles are great for accommodating layers of knitwear in winter.
Blues
Pantone say that Majolica Blue has more vibrancy than the usual navy, and this deep and mysterious teal blue brings an exotic flair to the group.
Left – Majolica Blue – PANTONE 19-4125.
Many of you, like me, will prefer the softer tint of the same colour as translated by pieces in washed out denim looks. But this tone does benefit when the texture is more interesting as in sequins or suede materials.
Far Right – Blue sequin top with bat wings, grey wet look leggings £95, Miss Selfridge AW 2009.
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Blue is set to be one of the biggest colours for next summer so invest now in blue tones that suit your complexion. If this shade of blue does not look good near your skin, then opt for accessories like these buckle biker boots.
Left – Moda in Pelle Autumn/Winter 2009 Suede biker boot with stud straps.
Accent (blue) £95 – Due in: September.
Near Right – Blue Velvet Square Dress £49.50 (T56 3114) Marks & Spencer Autumn Winter 2009. Notice how shoulder interest here focuses on the aerial 80s theme of batwing and dropped shoulder loose sleeves.
A monochrome autumn palette of grey, more grey, charcoal black and white, is a cost effective basic neutral palette, to which you can add bursts of colour with accessories. But if you prefer to actually have some tonal colour then these neutrals below can help make your selections look expensive rather than dull.
Expensive tones of shell pink and beige blush tones are still as desirable as they were for spring, with many shops stocking this delicate colouration. These neutrals also mix well with them.
Mature High-heeled Shoes?
In school I was sixteen, love simpleness, read the age is to tell the professional image, every time when the meeting of the female principal will be beautiful to check our appearance. Then feel the headmistress quite old, now that I think about it, it should be forty years old appearance! A fine delicate face always drawn on the cause, all kinds of high heels, swaying waists will come. I often pulled into the front for my beloved demonstration, shoes, female principal always call my name, let me go, then stood in front of me, my love as those of the first round BaiSePing shoes said: “you see, this pair of shoes, after ten years old should not wear a white, belong to the age of 20, below the age also can use, round head, belong to ten years old of the following age, naive, the symbol of flat, belong to what age? This should come from the psychological measure! You think oneself matured, will wear high heels, flat shoes belongs to immature little girl.”
I always wear shoes at last, thirty.
After thirty, I began to find oneself is uncontrollable began to grow fat, chest, waist and leg, like to start against inflation, how dreadful, clothes, one after another, the outgrown the shopping, horror that originally like those girls series brand never find suitable clothes.
Depressed for a long time, finally accepted the fact, began around some mature woman’s clothing brands, choose or dignified or sexy dress, but these clothes with no exception to all kinds of high-heeled shoes, shoe of high-heeled shoes, gradually more slowly sneakers, but couldn’t find the shadow of flat shoes.
But, just put on the true because mature shoes? Lie! After thirty, I did not find oneself mature! In addition to love not cherished illusions, mind and not too much change, as the naive before. Last week, also discussed with my mother, and my mother, I asked whether a particular apathy and selfish man? My mother didn’t even talk I talk, very carefully answered and said to me: “yes! You really are a very cold is very selfish people.” I don’t know the answer, I really like that, because, in the life, friends will think I’m a colleague who is enthusiastic, at night, touch your heart oneself, I found myself, but not anyone. But, for sure, if mom would think so, so, I must not mature.
Immature, full of high-heeled shoes, shoe is mature women don’t say high-heeled shoes performance!