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You guys, the guest post I did for Barneys is finally up and I am really super pleased with the way it turned out.

I feel like they get me.




Barneys gets me.


p.s. Who knew I would ever recommend converse ever again?
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Tim Walker for W April 2013 via Visual Optimism

Black Tie Converse

If the groom insists on wearing Converse, point him toward the Dress Code 1/2 Collection by Converse Japan.

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Pixie Market, YOU'RE KILLING ME

EXHIBIT A: Cape coat. Effyes. And what better excuse do you need to buy these?



EXHIBIT B: Leather pencil skirt. If I had a job, y'know, that actually required me to get dressed every morning, I like to think this is the kind of thing I'd wear to work.



EXHIBIT C: Nude mesh leggings. With neon zippers. I have resisted leggings until now. I haven't wanted leggings until now. ButdamnIwantthese. And not just because she's rockin em with a furry hat. (Hooray for furry hat season!)

Part of me kind of digs the plaid studded shirt, too. But if Lauren can stud a pair of converse, dammit I can stud a plaid shirt.

Speaking of brides wearing converse....

This look is kinda working for me.

From the new Anne Valerie Hash book via scout holiday

See, I don't hate converse!

This pair looks fabulous on Chris with his slim-fit black suit. (I suspect he's someone who wears them on a regular basis.)

And notice how his groomspeople are allowed to express their individual style?

More on The Bride's Cafe. Photos by Jessica Johnston.

vintage tennis shoes

Gerry Beckley has an insane vintage tennis shoe collection. (Read more on 2 or 3 things I know.)

He even rocked them on the cover of America's first album.

I'm particularly taken with the white Supergas. Now I kind of desperately want a pair.

I always want the thing that's hard to find. You know, the thing no one else has.

This may relate to why I'm so easily bored by wedding trends. Like cupcakes. And converse. Enough already with the matching converse. I'm more interested in individual style.

(Photos courtesy of 2 or 3 things I know; Album cover found here)

Kurt's wedding pajamas

Plus his old converse and cardigan. On Frances Bean.

You've got to love that when Elle UK asked her to pose in clothes from one of her parents this is the outfit she showed up in. No babydoll, thanks mom.

Via Trashionista

(Thanks Naurnie for the heads up. I am sooo behind the curve.)

Speaking of dressing like a French woman....

Check out my French men's sneakers. Xmas gift for the spoiled wombat from her infinitely patient husband.

On December 26, we trecked all over the east village. I dug a pair of YMC sneakers at Odin, a men's store with a modern/hipster/goth aesthetic, but they don't carry any sizes below 8.

H-town called around, which led us to Tani on the upper west side. And once I spotted the Bensimon high tops, I had eyes for no one else.

Thank you, French men, for having small feet. And impeccable taste. I am done with Converse for good.

p.s. Do you need more angles? There are more.

(Product shots by H-town)

Groom Style: Thom

Nothing fussy, just a great suit that fits. And the custom converse are the perfect touch. (When they work, they work. Note only the groom's have the red tongue!)

Check out Jesse & Thom's day-after shoot and wedding pics on perfect bound.

Photos by of Our Labor of Love.

Custom vans for your wedding?

You guys, I'm seeing too many converse in the wedding pics. What about his & hers custom vans? Ship the shoes in your size to Anna Fleischer, she'll paint 'em and ship 'em back to you within two weeks. (Thanks to shoesense for the post.) Or you can order them online at Your Kicks.

If you want to go a little subtler (and really control the color palette), you can create your own custom slip-on on the vans site. I designed the above in pink and pearl grey as an example. (These take 5-7 weeks. Boo.)