Five Must-Have Shoes for Him for Every Occasion

Alright guys, lets have a quick chat about shoes. How many shoes do you have? If your answer is a couple then you really need to keep reading. I have a lot, though not as much as my friend Jeff who's the gay-incarnation of Imelda Marcos.

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Don't freak out. You don't need dozens, but then again, isn't variety the spice of life? Women like to have options, why shouldn't we? I went into my closet and pulled five pairs of shoes that I can't live without. 1- you need a boot (not cowboy boots!!). These are brown suede by Calvin Klein. I have other boots in black and in burgundy. Boots are great to wear in the Fall and Winter with almost anything from a pair of jeans to dress pants. If the boots are dressy enough, you can even wear them with a suit. Stay away from too much decoration. Good design doesn't need frills. 2- get casual in style. Don't wear your running shoes everywhere. I kick around in these aqua All Stars. I also have them in blue, purple, white, brown and cream. Wear them with shorts, jeans, khakis and if you can pull them off with a suit, more power to ya. Rock them! 3- Definitely incorporate a casual shoe dressier than sneakers. These blue suede Penguins with wing-tip stitching are perfect for almost every occasion. 4- Lace ups are an absolute must-have. A staple. Get a pair in black and one in brown. The design should be classic. Lace ups are the dressiest of shoes. Obviously wear them to special occasions or to the office if you work in a corporate environment. But if you want to change it up a bit, dress them down with a casual outfit. It's okay to bend the rules. The ones pictured are by Ferragamo and I purchased them over 10 years ago! Yep, take care of your shoes guys! 5- And finally, everyone man should own a loafer or three. These are by Gucci. I have another fave pair by Prada. I've worn them with all styles of looks to all sorts of events. I've dressed them up and dressed them down. You can find loafers in almost all brands. Find a pair you like. Tassels are fine as are straps across the top, but stay away from over-embellishments.

Have fun with fashion. Upgrading your personal style is manageable when done in smaller steps.

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Doggies on the Catwalk moves to Buckhead Atlanta

As I sat on the upstairs patio at Shake Shack in Buckhead Atlanta in early Fall of 2014 my eyes travelled across the spectacular property and my imagination began to wander. I said to my friend Jeff, who was dining with me, that Buckhead Atlanta would make an incredible venue for a fashion show. When a couple of other friends said the same thing about a week later, I knew. I knew!

I am thrilled to announce that the 8th Annual Doggies on the Catwalk will be at Buckhead Atlanta! The Doggies Board, Buckhead Atlanta and I share the excitement over this amazing partnership. This year will definitely be the most posh, most fabulous Doggies on the Catwalk. Thank you to so many supporters, past and present who have brought us to this point.

High fashion, celebrity models and influencers, and the real stars of the evening, doggies for adoption, carried and strutted down the catwalk, all together for one fab-fun evening at the city's trendsetting Buckhead Atlanta. We are equally excited to welcome our benefitting partner, Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption. When I visited them last year, I knew in my heart, from the moment I entered, this was it. Such a wonderful organization.

Doggies on the Catwalk will be held on Saturday, June 13th. Monica Pearson returns to emcee, we love that! Tickets can be purchased through the Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption website and will be available soon.

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Say I Love You this Valentine's Day with Beau Ties LTD

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Because love is a battlefield, fight the love battle in style with Beau Ties LTD. Be edgy. Be cool. Be a trendsetter and gift your lover neckwear. I'm wearing a premium silk bowtie with a very classy and subtle heart motif from Beau Ties LTD of Vermont. Perfect for Valentine's Day. The have a large selection of Valentine-themed bowties to choose from that are as creative as they are dapper. Whether your personal style is classic, traditional, fashion-forward or unique, trust me, these bowties are versatile and can transition seamlessly from look to look. Forget the chocolate. Forget the flowers. Give him beau ties...

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It's Coming! New York Fashion Week: MEN'S

Pack your bags boys, we're headed to NYC! New York Fashion Week: Men's is coming this summer and can we start with an "it's about damn time!" The CFDA made their "official" announcement earlier today that July 13, 2015 will kick off four days of men's runway, presentations and special events. Some of the menswear designers already slated to present their 2016 Spring collections are Michael Bastain, Michael Kors, Robert Geller, Orley, Ovadia & Sons, Public School, Todd Snyder, Calvin Klein and Rag & Bone. There are more names coming! Tommy Hilfiger was a proponent in making this happen so a thumbs up for TH. NYFW: Men's will coincide with New York Men's Market Week. Amen to the fashion Gods!

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Giambattista Valli Couture Spring 2015

The runway is a designer's canvas. It's a place for opportunity. A place where the designer conveys ideas and establishes dialog. Giambattista Valli brought together two seemingly opposite iconic figures as the inspiration for the Spring 2015 Couture collection. In what the designer referred to as an "impossible conversation" with Coco Chanel and Janis Joplin revealed as not so impossible after all. Valli married stylish sensibilities like the masculinity of the Chanel jacket, Joplin's hippie-ish pants under dresses look and the free-spirited nature of both women to create a truly magnificent collection. With the signature floral motif featured throughout, Giambattista Valli presented a collection that embraced the couture aesthetic of show-stopping elegance. The final looks were so rich, so gorgeous that you just can't take your eyes off them.

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Stéphane Rolland Couture Spring 2015

Stéphane Rolland knows glamour. The Spring 2015 Couture collection is elegant, sophisticated and absolutely exquisite. It's like you're in a couture dreamworld of endless yards of luxurious fabrics and over-the-top drama. Exaggerated and oversized ruffles, some stiff and architectural, others flowing commanded attention. There were also very chic jumpsuits, floor length capes and fishtail gowns. I have many faves, but the last grouping of gowns were the most awe-mazing. The only minimal element to the collection, appropriately, was the color palette: crisp whites, bold blacks, warm browns and the occasional metallics.

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Thom Browne Fall 2015 Menswear

It was a fashion funeral for Thom Browne Fall menswear. He gave what was probably the most wearable collection that I can remember. Sans the skirts - loved them - but... The elegant collection also featured handsomely fur-trimmed coats, suits tailored to perfection, top hats and capes. Love all things TB around here.