My Buffalo x Solestruck 9020-2-16 Mens

Earlier I had blogged about how impressed I was with Solestruck's Manila Muscle lookbook. Then I went on about how I went on an ordering frenzy and purchased more shoes than a guy like me actually needs. Well, the shoes came in just the other day so I have to give you guys a product review!

Solestruck Manila Muscle Lookbook

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Can we talk about how Solestruck's new Summer Lookbook: Manila Muscle is the most amazing thing I've seen recently? Like, I'm actually sure I died a little as I was scrolling through the pictures. There wasn't one look that I wouldn't want to wear myself, and I think if that's how Manila Muscle left me feeling, then Solestruck did an excellent job.

DbyD by KANG.D Cut-Out Brogues

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So I am finally joining in on the cut-out shoe trend. Now, I'm not saying I'm a late bloomer and just started to appreciate the trend; it's just that cool trends like this one are almost always dominated by women and are hard to find for under 1000USD, which is a pain in the ass. However, my lover (Solestruck.com) has presented me with an amazing cut-out shoe which will perfect for the warm weather that is soon to be upon us.

These shoes are the answer to my warm weather footwear problem. I haven't any shoes that are really made for warm weather. I open my closet and see sneakers and boots. I have TOMS which I love and thongs from Hollister but I've totally outgrown that distressed bootcut jeans and fitted graphic tee phase.   I will get them tomorrow so I'll update you guys with pictures so I hope you guys will stay tuned. I'll just have to decide how I want to pair them!! Can't wait!! <33

Let me know what you guys think below!

With Love Always,

Tae Hyeon <3

Weekly Wanting # 3 Buffalo x Solestruck Platforms

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The Weekly Wanting continues into it's third week with a pair of shoes. This week I have been dying for a pair of platform trainers. I honestly cannot comprehend why. Perhaps it is due to my reintroduction to the Spice girls or the fact that I love grunge (which platforms were a big part of). 

Now I ordered a pair of custom 12.5 cm platforms from a website called Maxstarstore.com but I've seen two other pairs that I want even more than my converse!!!!!!!

The first pair is from Solestruck.com, which is by far my favorite shoe store. They are a new collaboration between Buffalo (which is the platform brand of the 90s) and Solestruck themselves. They've invented fun and youthful shoes. The pair I've picked are so quirky. The black and white polka dots are totally fun the velcro closure is awesome and the platform is a whopping four inches which I love!!!!! They come in at a whopping 259.95 but that is only 30USD more than I paid for the Converse.

The other pair are also from the Buffalo x Solestruck collection and these are also totally awesome. This pair is totally on trend right now coming in a cool metallic gunmetal color. They are a low-top version of the first pair and are sans velcro which is totally okay because the color is totally sick!!!! These are also 4 inches and I know with these I will stand tall!!!

Well until next week! Take care! Let me know what you guys are loving for the week!! :)

With Love, 

Tae Hyeon <3

Outfit of the Day: Gentleman in Black

Hey guys here is an outfit of the day!!!!!!!! I am so excited because this look was styled around my brand new Unif Hellraisers. I've been waiting to get these for at least three months and now finally I have the spiked loafer goodness! Also the waxed jeans my mom picked out and the John Lennon's are just making me so happy that I decided to go for a pink streak! I have to say I love where my style is going these days!

Quay John Lennon Sunnies, Versace x H&M Tuxedo Jacket, Zara Studded Collar Tee, H&M Divided Skull Braces, Unif Hellraiser

If you guys like the look, head to lookbook and hype it. What do you think of my new shoes guys?

With Love,

TaeHyeon <3

Solestruck Shoe Cravings

Last night I was doing my routine of browsing through the various online street fashion stores that I am obsessed with. The list consists of TOPMAN, ASOS, TOPSHOP, Romwe, Zara, Urban Outfitters and the Deepstyle brand at Yesstyle. When I thought about it, I didn't really need to be shopping for clothes because I recently dropped some cash on a denim jacket, a circle scarf and a pair of leopard print skinnies at Urban and I really have everything that I want(and can afford!) at the moment.

However, while looking through my Tumblr (also called Blondism) I happened across an awesome picture of a runway model carrying a white parasol fashioned in the shape of a white flower. The blogger of the picture was Solestruckmens! I love Solestruck shoes. Solestruck is a shoe retailer located in Oregon that carries edgy yet stylish options for the man and woman who aren't afraid to make a bold statement in the sea of normality. You can expect to see brands like Jeffrey Campbell (and its male counterpart The Damned), Ash, Jeremy Scott for Adidas, KTZ and many more. Since its been months since my last shoe purchase (a pair of plaid TOMS from Neiman Marcus in San Francisco) I decided to indulge myself and select a few pairs for my Christmas wishlist. Take a look below at what I picked:

The Damned Reznor Spike $199.95

Unif Hellraiser $164.95

The Damned Prism Stud $229.95

The Damned Colt Man $204.95

T.U.K. D Ring Mens $69.95

I'm totally obsessed with my choices. Each shoe makes a bold and original statement and right now that's what I want. The Powder Blue cut-out boot is by far my favorite. I've been lusting after them ever since I saw it on LookBook.nu. It is such a bold design and it seems as though the Jeffrey Campbell design team took some inspiration from Balenciaga's Cut-out boot. 

The shoes from Solestruck  are great statement shoes that can carry an outfit without much effort. When you guys have some free time take a look though Solestruck and check it out. I guarantee that its worth your time. 

Tell me what you've been lusting for down below.

With Love,

태현 <3