For the Groom: Allen Edmonds Neumok shoes

My husband has been searching for months for nice brown oxfords. And I really do mean months. I've spent more time in the Nordstrom men's shoe department than some of their sales people and I am not proud of that. But I did get a chance to check out some shoes that would look amazing on a groom or his groomsmen.

Photo: AllenEdmonds.com

One of my favorites is the Allen Edmonds Neumok Wingtip Oxford. And speaking of Nordstrom, they are in the midst of their Anniversary Sale, and the Neumoks are $100 less than normal price. A steal.

If you're not familiar with Allen Edmonds, just know that you're making an investment in a pair shoes that can last a decade if treated right. They are handmade in the USA out of premium leather and sport a hot-cork sole that molds to your feet over time. Give them a few wears (seriously it takes 3-4 wears to break in), and they will fit like a glove. And as the sole or shoe wears out, you can send it back to Allen Edmonds and it'll come back like new for a fraction of the cost you paid for new shoes. Check out this video. You're not just buying a shoe for one day, you're buying one for a years to come.

A rule of thumb is shoes as ornate as the Neumoks are not formal enough to pair with a suit. But that is an old man's rule. These shoes look amazing and would look just as amazing with a suit as they would with a pair of nice jeans. The colored laces add a little pop (though they do come with neutral laces) and could be a great finishing touch to the ensembles of the men in your wedding.

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The Neumoks come in various colors as well, including brown, olive, navy and red. You'll surely be able to find a color to satisfy. 

Do you have any other shoe recommendations?

Ahhh! We're moving!

Joe and I are moving from the beautiful South Lake Tahoe to the equally nice, but maybe not so much serenely landscaped Davis. Although we'll miss South Lake Tahoe, we're really excited for Joe to start his new job at UC Davis. It's strange to think that since we got married we've already moved three times (including this one). Now, there are a lot of people that live with their partner's before they get married, but for those that are going to be living together for the first time, there is a really cute and short blog post from Apartment Therapy with some useful moving tools. Including, one of my favorites offered by USPS.

Speaking of getting married, Joe and I are celebrating our one year anniversary this upcoming Monday! Are there any of you that are going to be doing the same this year? What are your plans?

Joe will be starting work that day, but we're still planning on spending an evening out and getting to know our new city.

In between packing and trying to apply to new jobs, I've been debating what to get Joe for our one year anniversary. The follow is a one-year anniversary gift idea for him inspiration board.

(photo credits from left to right: leather satchel, silver bracelet, Leica t-shirt, green button-up shirt, wool slippers)

Inspiration Board #15: Cufflinks

Do you love cufflinks? I do! It's no necessarily that I like Joe wearing them, I don't think he even owns a pair. But I love looking through cufflink designs, and seeing how many neat ideas crafters come up with! The following are some of my favorite cufflinks on the web that would make a great gift for your groom, his best man, or his groomsmen alike.


(photo credits from left to right: propellor cufflinks, vintage typewriter keys, bicycle cufflinks, pause and play cufflinks, "groom" cufflinks)

Inspiration Board #12: Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Him

Valentine's Day is coming up, if you're still looking for gift ideas for your future spouse here are some great handmade Valentine's Day gift ideas for him.


(photo credits from top left to bottom right: coffee scrub soap, amp, thumb print ring, cufflinks, striped beanie)