I was saddened today to wake up today and hear the news that Ron Santo had passed away. I’m a Cubs fan like the rest of the world and this is news that cuts to the heart.

The Cubs and Chicago will deeply miss him as he is as much a part of Chicago Cubs baseball as anyone in recent history. What also saddens me is that he is equally known as a tragic figure from suffering terribly with diabetes as well as being denied a worthy entry into the hall of fame. I don’t kn0w how the Hall of Fame committee votes on those matters but to be passed over time and time again means that he was at least considered but I know that he was depressed he was never selected.

I think tonight I’ll toast him on his journey and count my blessings.

Craig

As a self promoter, nobody and I mean nobody, does it better than Muhammad Ali. He’s one of my all time favorite sports figures and general personalities. He cracks me up too and when I saw him light the torch at the Olympics Opening Ceremony I was saddened by his illness but not his spirit.

As far as his successes go, he’s way up there at the top of any ones list for accomplishments and if you read his biography you would certainly agree. Like athletes and celebrities of any kind, Elvis, Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, even Tiger Woods to name a few, every once in a while someone comes along that pushes the envelope of stardom, skill and achievement where the bar is raised so high it appears that no one will knock them off. At least not in our lifetime. Muhammad is one of those people and he’s still draws a huge crowd wherever he goes.

Quietly generous and can barely utter a sound now he is one of the most recognizable people in the world and it suits him perfectly. Muhammad Ali understands his place in the world and in history and although he had is personal ups and downs he always stayed calm and handled it. Things are different than they are now and he was the reason I watched heavy weight boxing. do they even have heavy weight boxing anymore? I have no idea who the champ is. Now they have that crazy Ultimate Fighter and that just doesn’t interest me at all.

We’ve been having discussions about sports stars since Derek Jeter and LeBron James keep making headlines and it made us wonder what happened to all the fun guys like Ali, McEnroe, Pete Rose and Mike Tyson. Like I always say about Tyson, you have to admire a guy who can squander a half billion dollars.

Craig

As a follower of Positively Positive this video commercial was one of the Best I’ve seen in a long time

Academy Award winning documentary film director Errol Morris, who is responsible for films such as “The Fog of War” and “The Thin Blue Line,” directed the commercial.
“Working with Errol Morris was so much fun,” Scott said. “He was one of the funniest people I have ever met. He made the shoot extremely enjoyable for me and was a pleasure to work with.”

Nike contacted the United States Olympic Committee, and they had a vision of the commercial and a description they wanted to fill ? a strong and athletic, disabled athlete. Fortunately, Scott was selected the role.

“They interviewed a lot of athletes, and a lot of them are great athletes as well,” Scott said. “They decided to choose me. Good choice, I think!”
When Scott arrived at the commercial’s location, he said he was treated with the utmost respect. He didn’t expect to be treated like a celebrity during the four-hour filming, but he “enjoyed every minute of it.”

“Filming the shoot was amazing,” Scott said. “As soon as I showed up to the site, I had VIP treatment right away. They treated me like a star the entire time. There were lights and cameras everywhere, and all eyes were on me.”

Despite the amount of special treatment he received, it was still a bit nerve-wrecking for Scott.
However, the assistants Scott worked with made sure he was relaxed for each take.
“I had goose bumps the entire time,” Scott said. “But it was awesome! You would of thought LeBron James showed up when I got to the site. I was welcomed by an entire crew of people who all worked hard to make sure I was comfortable for the shoot. I really felt like a superstar. Everyone involved made this a positive experience.”

Nike is currently involved in a fitness campaign, and Scott was pleased with Morris’ idea for the commercial. Although Scott wasn’t involved in any of the decisions made for the shoot, he didn’t have a problem remembering the script.

“I didn’t come up with the idea; they already knew what they wanted,” Scott said. “They just needed a pretty face to get the point across. The script had a list of excuses on it. If I forgot any of the excuses, I would just make some up on my own.”

Tracy Chynoweth, the head coach of UW-Whitewater’s wheelchair basketball program, said the sport will gain more recognition because of Scott’s role in the commercial. Many people will become aware of wheelchair basketball and people with disabilities, in general, and what they can accomplish.
“The entire experience was an incredible one,” Chynoweth said. “There are many people that have been exposed to wheelchair basketball, but only because they either have a disability or know someone with a disability. This commercial will air nationally to millions of homes and expose millions of people to wheelchair basketball, most of who have never heard of it before.”
Scott may be a nationwide celebrity after millions of people watch him on TV, but he is already considered a popular role model around the Whitewater community despite being unable to walk his entire life.

“I have been referred to as an inspiration by individuals on campus,” Scott said. “When I see people in social situations, people compliment me on my charisma and outgoing attitude. I’m always going to carry myself confidently, and I think that’s something people respond positively to.”
Scott, a Detroit native, will join basketball players Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, tennis player Serena Williams, baseball player Derek Jeter, and football player LaDainian Tomlinson ? all who were endorsed by Nike.
“It was most certainly an honor to be recognized by such a prestigious company,” Scott said. “Nike, in my opinion, is the best athletic company in the world and has endorsed some great athletes. I am proud to be one of them.”

Enjoy and just do it!

Craig

My favorite boots are the lace up style and when I think about why I discover that this style is what I wear on most weekends. I have some dressy boots for work but I find myself wearing shoes during the work day and boots on the weekends.

I also don’t have any preconceived notions about who I am or where I’m going so wearing a lace up boot can sometimes give the impression that you’re too casual. I have developed a pattern and this is how it is. I normally don’t wear boots in the summer either. My boot selection is based around cold weather and in Chicago, it gets cold and snowy.

Arrowsmith Shoes has an excellent selection of casual boots and I own several pairs of GBX and I wear them all the time.

I noticed a big trend in casual lace up boots shown on the runway this fall from some of the biggest names in fashion like D&G, Armani, Gucci, and Salvatore Ferragamo to name just a few. I was pleased to see this trend becoming stronger and it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Anyone who lives in a cold climate will appreciate this style of boot and when you walk around the city in the cold weather the cement can give you a chill. I also love that fact that you can wear a thicker grey sock with this style of boot and you can actually build an outfit around your footwear.

As I mentioned earlier, I’m going to northern Wisconsin this year for Thanksgiving as it’s our turn in the rotation at the cabin and the cold morning walks and hikes through the trails require lace up boots for several reasons. I can hardly wait.

Craig

In case you haven’t noticed, Arrowsmith Shoes is now offering Free Shipping & Easy Returns! What does this mean, you ask? Well, shipping is free but I’m sure you already got that, but “Easy Returns” means that there is a return label already inside the box that’s shipped to you with your order. In case you need to return your purchase, all you have to do is just peel off the back of the pouch your return label is in and slap it on the box your order came in. Then, take it to your nearest UPS store and drop it off. Presto-chango – Easy Returns!

When it comes to fashion and getting dressed I like to have a style that fits my personality which I think about first and then I accessorize the rest of me. This is more of mental thing in the beginning because I like to think I know who I am and what I’m trying to do but getting dressed in this industry means you have to look the part. Fashion can be fickle and trends come and go like the wind. This process started when I was a kid and I developed a routine like this for most of the things I do. I’m very regimented with the process of most things, especially in fashion and I don’t particularly care for this trait at all. I’m too restricted. I need breaks to clear my head of left brain thoughts so, up north we go.

The world hasn’t been the same since Frank died. The coolest of the cool had a presence about him like no other before or since.

Many questions about his life and loves will come to mind whenever his name surfaces – some will approve and some will disapprove. But there is one thing that everyone will agree is that Frank had style. My kind of style.

Hard drinking, hard living and always obnoxiously generous, he would command a room even in the White House. Dressed to the “t” all the time and wearing hats to finish the look.

Let’s take a look at some other famous stars who looked great wearing a hat.

Who better than the King of Pop himself. History shows that Michael Jackson had a huge Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly (both famous hat wearing people) influence and based many of his choreographed dance routines around the hat. Did you know that the hat that Michael Jackson threw into the crowd after his last Billy Jean routine is valued at more than $100,000.

Do you know of anyone today with the possible exception of Usher who could rock a hat dance routine like Michael?

Named after the dog! Indiana Jones gave new meaning to wearing a hat and looking cool and manly. Indy’s hat had several important and memorable scenes all by itself. Rolling down the street by itself and being tossed and landing on the hat rack just before seducing a beautiful woman. Ya gotta love Indy and his hat!

Arrowmsmith Shoes has a wide assortment of hats and will add to any look you want to throw it on or take it off with.

In my research on hats I found that most men would wear a hat if the occasion calls for it. Frank and some of the other coolest of the cool thought just the opposite. they believe that everything they do calls for wearing a hat.

I love the attitude.

Craig

One of the better shoe designers on the market is Florsheim! They been around forever and the quality and comfort is currently at their highest level. Wing tips like these are no longer your grandfather’s shoes. Europeans wear them everyday with jeans, khaki’s or dress pants. If you follow some of the Tommy Ton’s images you see wing tips all over the place.

The old saying that if you hang onto something long enough in fashion it’s sure to come back in style doesn’t apply to Florsheim. The example here is that the age of the people who wear this brand and style just got younger! Rolex, Mercedes, and Armani enjoy the same success.

I personally do not wear a lot of dress pants but I do wear casual slack and jeans and I would definitely wear wing tips with most of my looks. I don’t own Florsheim as of this writing but at $69.00 I’m interested.

Craig

Men’s fashion trends are few and far between; yes, a lot of women’s trends are eventually adapted to the men’s market, but if 2010 men’s hair trends prove anything it is that classics will always rule when it comes to men’s fashion. Unsurprisingly it’s no different when it comes to men’s suits.

While suiting and formal-wear trends for men aren’t seasonal (unless, of course, you’re talking about the weight of the cloth) and play out over several years, 2010 and 2011 continue the change in men’s suiting that rose to the fore in recent years. For the foreseeable future the trend in men’s suiting revolves around the classics, but more specifically modern takes on the classics. A good suit for this decade will take the best elements from the peak eras of men’s suiting (think the formality of the Victorian era, the savoir faire of the 1930s and the skinny detailing of the 1960s) and apply them to a modern silhouette.

So what elements should you look for?

The Cut of the Suit

In men’s suiting there’s a move away from the ‘skinny boy’ suit, but that’s not to say slim is out altogether nor that a boxy cut has replaced it. Instead, think of a cut that takes would appeal to a military officer, one that accents a sense of the masculine through three key silhouette elements: broad shoulders a slim waist and slim trousers.

If there’s one cut that I’m glad I’ve been able to return to my wardrobe for this decade it’s the modern, double-breasted suit. Those of you old enough to remember the last time the double breasted suit or sports coat was in (the 1980s through to the mid 1990s) may remember the boxy cut it inevitably came with. Fear not, that cut is gone (and if you’re still sitting on double breasted suiting from that era, take it off to the tailors to refresh its life). In its place is a cut that pairs broad shouldered with a slim waist, a cut that defies what double breasted suits were originally designed to do: hide a plump figure. Instead their now designed to accent and to heighten the perfect masculine shape: the V-shaped, well worked body.

One additional styling tip: when selecting a double-breasted suit look for the “Kent” cut. Named after a style popularised by the The Prince George, Duke of Kent, it’s a cut of double breasted suits where a longer lapel line extends into the waist. That is to say: the part of the double breasted suit that sits on the front buttons on the waist line (as picture on the Duke of Windsor, right). This small detail will convey height and, if cut correctly, a slimmer waist. You’ll find the Kent suit cut amongst a number of collections, including D&G Fall 2010.

That’s all for now and I’ll continue to add to this topic in the coming fall days.  Everyone should have a really good suit in their closet and I hope I can help you decide on which one is best for you.

Craig

Here’s the perfect boot style for the fall and winter months!  If you don anything outdoors then the GBX brown vintage  leather boot is the ideal shoe for you.

The built in cuff at the top adds a great deal of warm and comfort and the side lace cutout gives you support when you walk and move your feet forward.

All GBX products are great ands the price is incredible!

Craig

Seriously?  Fantasy football lawyers?  Yes, it’s true folks! Lawyers have been hired to handle disputes in fantasy football leagues and business is good.  Think about it!  You have leagues that cost $75 to join up to $10,000 and much more.  With that much money involved, people will fight.

It all started with the injury to Tom Brady that left the star quarterback out for the season and left fantasy footballers scrambling and fighting.  The idea was struck and stuck.  You can also buy insurance for your league as well.  When you get lawyers and insurance company’s involved, I thin I’ll pass.  No pun intended. 

In doing some research on this I discovered that fantasy football is not a new thing that started a few years ago.  I started back in the 60′s!  Really you ask?  Yes!  I wouldn’t lie! 

How It All Began

Legend has it Bill Winkenbach, a limited partner with the then-AFL’s Oakland Raiders, invented the game in a New York hotel room in 1962. Reporter Scotty Stirling and a Raiders publicist helped him craft the idea.
The Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League debuted in 1963. The eight teams picked skill players but also offensive ends and individual defensive players.

Players who played multiple positions, such as the Houston Oilers’ George Blanda, could be drafted twice. Blanda was drafted as a quarterback and a kicker. Stirling, now scouting director for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, said he saw Winkenbach in 1991. “He told me, ‘I told you we should have copyrighted the damned thing.’ ” Winkenbach died in March 1993.

Craig

Here in the creative department of Arrowsmith Shoes we are having some fun with our new video equipment and editing software that we just purchased.  I have to tell ya’ that this is seriously some high quality stuff and learning how to produce and edit our work has been fun and a learning experience.  During this process, we have been seeking out videos that “wow” us and as a practice challenge we have to come up with creative ways to duplicate or improve some of the functionality of this equipment. 

There is a sign up sheet for time on the station and we are allowed 20% of our day to work on our own stuff and be as creative as possible.  There’s only five of us but this work station is getting used a lot already.

The video “Validation” is a video all of us here highly recommend to everyone.  Don’t freak out by the time just put down the texting device and enjoy the best 16 minutes you will ever spend and I promise you will tell someone about it.  This video won several awards and was voted the best video by all of us.

Enjoy!

Craig

If you’re going to spend more than a little money on shoes then may I suggest the designer brand of Mezlan.  Seriously friends, this genuine Ostrich & Deer Skin loafer is trendy, stylish and ultra comfortable.  For $400 it better be!  this is a shoe that you pull

I slipped this little number on my foot the other day and instantly wanted to sign over my paycheck.  What I like about this shoe is that it’s fashion forward and the color is so rich.  The casual look and feel fits right in with my wardrobe and what I usually wear to work and out on the town.  The metal brace across top adds a little 50′s look which is the trendy style you pick up here.

Great with designer jeans and khaki’s.
Craig

Here at Arrowsmith Shoes we talk about all sorts of things with our clients and staff.  We also spend a great deal of time researching products, fashion, health, style, services, food, technology, gadgets and the best of all – entertainment!

Just this past weekend I saw the movie Inception and was completely amazed. I highly recommend it.  Not only that, I was sent to the movie by Jim who wanted a review written and was a nice treat for me and my girlfriend.  Movies for two are not cheap anymore and when you add popcorn and drinks you’re creeping up on $50!  Thank you Jim!  I’m a movie buff and this was directed by the same director who did Batman which I completely loved.

The plot is sci-fi to highest degree as Leonardo DiCaprio is a burglar but not the ordinary kind.  His team of Matrix like crooks enter the dreams of unsuspecting people to steal priceless information.  Is it technical? Yes!  Is it way cool!  Completely! 

Inception is the act of planting an idea inside the dreamer’s mind—something that will influence his behavior—and then escaping unnoticed. That way the dreamer wakes and acts on the idea without ever realizing it isn’t his own.

Cobb (DiCaprio) is forced into a corner by a powerful businessman (Ken Watanabe), must agree to perform an inception in order to buy his way back home to his kids, or else live on the run. His target will be the heir to a corporate empire—Robert Fischer, Jr. (the excellent Cillian Murphy)—and his goal will be to make Fischer want to break up that company’s monopoly with incredibly subversive tactics.

This movie is a mind bender and you have to pay attention.  The visual affects are in slow motion at times and will leave you with a sense of wonder. 

Is it the best movie ever made?  No!  Is it a must see ? YES!

Craig

We have had some “technical difficulties” in our little corner of the world this week and although we may be geeks, we were stumped and had to call a bigger geek to fix our problem.  We are back on track now but all of us learned a little more about our co-workers and how smart or stupid they are.  Stupid is a term I use loosely and will even refer to myself with this description. 

Here’s what happened!  We added a new video station complete with a new computer and all sorts of cool gadgets and in doing so we added an online cloud server so that Mandy or anyone else can work from New York at night.  Mandy is going to the prestigious Parson’s School of Design and all of us wanted to help her and use her skills at the same time.  A cloud computer that stores all the folders we use can be accessed anywhere in the world and when we tried to hook up the network to the system and get all the computers to work flawlessly we ran into an unknown issue that grounded us.  We could not figure this out and instead of stopping all progress we decided to stop and disconnect and deal with it at another time.  When we did that none of the computers would work.  AAAARRRRGGGHHHH!

Photo shoots took place and work continued but with no computers.  Work piled up and eventually we called a real networking geek who came in and fixed it in about 45 minutes.  Seriously?  He looked like he was 12 years old and hardly said a word but he did look at us in disgust and he did shake his head a lot.

But, were back online and not so happy campers.

Craig

NO.10 – CHANGING THE TOPIC TO SUIT YOUR OWN INTERESTS

Everyone has their own conversation topics of choice — work, office gossip or early 20th century smelting techniques. There’s nothing wrong with having these topical preferences, just don’t force them onto others. Let the conversation progress naturally; contribute where relevant and on-topic. We know you’re dying to participate, but don’t try to make some forced transition from American politics to your taxidermy collection. We’re not interested

NO.9 – CHECKING YOUR PHONE

Technology has become a distraction for many and, of course, the phone is the worst offender. It’s an extension of you; it’s your life; you couldn’t live without it. We know. But be aware of this conversation etiquette mistake. No matter how important the text, the e-mail or the brick breaker score may be, checking your phone during a conversation is one of the most insulting gestures. In some countries, the “phone check” is punishable by death. And although in Western culture it may only be looked at as a conversational faux pas, it’s still an ill-advised move.

NO.8 – NOT KNOWING YOUR AUDIENCE

Know your audience. You can’t hide behind “I am who I am, no matter who I’m talking to.” Certain people require a certain type of conversation. Your boss sees the PG version, your friends see the R version and, if you’re lucky, you have the occasional X-rated with the wife. But no matter what, you should always be tailoring the act for the audience. Just because the one about the Jehovah’s Witness and the rabbi gets a good laugh with the boys doesn’t mean you’ll get the same reaction at your aunt’s wake.

NO.7 – ONE-UPMANSHIP

It’s not only a conversation etiquette mistake, it’s an alienating trait to exercise. Even if you feel the urge to vocalize your greatness in comparison to others, you need to do your best to suppress this competitive edge. Conversation is not a competition. You don’t have to one-up the other person’s story, their good news, their time to shine in the conversation spotlight. You’ll have yours — don’t worry

NO.6 – TALKING FROM YOUR SEAT

Time and time again you’ll be at a restaurant, and that friendly acquaintance will come by for the standard greeting. Often, like a lethargic king on his throne, you’ll simply remain seated while the servant-like acquaintance asks about the family. It’s awkward, it’s rude and it can be easily avoided. Just get up. Stand from your seat, shake a hand, pat the back, and ask where little Jenny is applying to college. God, these kids grow up fast. But seriously, stand up.

NO.5 – CURSING

Who doesn’t love a four-letter word? We all do. But conversations aren’t meant to sound like an Andrew Dice Clay set at the Improv. The occasional use of profanity is certainly acceptable in the right situation. You may want to enhance a story, bring back the audience or give an accurate description of the guy at the DMV — go ahead, but be aware of this conversation etiquette mistake. Being too heavy with swearing is always a mistake when it comes to conversation. Get a thesaurus; there are alternate expletives

NO.4 – LOOKING OVER THEIR SHOULDER

Nothing is more disrespectful then when your eyes drift off, over the shoulder of your speaking companion, as if looking for a better option. Even if Jeffrey Dahmer is approaching with a machete and a lobster bib, the eyes should remain focused. We know it’s tough to stay engaged throughout the whole conversation. Maybe you don’t have much of an interest in your coworker’s medical worries, and the effects of lupus. Hang in there and show some respect.

NO.3 – NOT INTRODUCING THE PARTICIPANTS

It’s a pretty tasteless move to let your companion sit idle in a conversation without the correct introduction. Although it’s many times remedied with a “Oh, I’m sorry, this is…” the repeated offense is inexcusable. If it’s a friend who doesn’t get the introduction it’s extremely unfortunate. With the girlfriend, nothing says “This won’t last more than six months” than letting her stand silent, awkwardly smiling, while you shoot the sh*t with Teddy from back home.

NO.2 – MONOPOLIZING THE CONVERSATION

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not enjoyable to hear one person rant through an entire one-sided conversation. You have to pass the mic. Even if you have zero respect for what might be heard on the other side, if they’re completely incapable of producing a comment worth listening to, you have to pass the mic. It is covered in Conversation 101, and revisited in the advanced classes as well. Don’t monopolize the conversation — it’s one of the most common conversation etiquette mistakes. It’s a painful practice for all involved. At least look to settle for a duopoly.

NO.1 – INTERRUPTING

It’s the No. 1 conversation etiquette mistake, committed by everybody at one time or another. It’s unbearable for the one getting cut off, and it shows the interrupter truly has no interest in hearing what the other party has to say. The easiest way to avoid it is simple: just listen. Many substitute the listening portion of a conversation with the “what should I say next?” portion. Once that thought is formulated, it blasts right out. Listen. Pretend as though the person talking has a 10% chance at producing a fairly cohesive point. Now imagine how disappointed you’ll be if you miss it. Protect yourself, let them finish, then start pontificating.

Craig

At Arrowsmith Shoes we have a “Creative Budget” which usually consists of one guy (Jim) going to one or two marketing or advertising conferences a year. The rest of the budget goes for research by subscribing to an entire list of cool magazines and publications to sharpen our skills and thought process or software upgrades which takes a huge bite into the budget. A recent article regarding Reebok Shoes caught my eye as a very clever campaign and I thought I would pass it along so you can see what we read and think about around here.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young celebrates the day his mother was born, wearing No. 10 for her June 10th birthday. And Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew recalls the teams that turned him down to play pro football—that would be all 32 in the draft—with No. 32 emblazoned across his chest.

There are some of the stories behind those NFL jerseys, according to a marketing campaign breaking next month. The print and retail ads are part of a collaboration among longtime NFL sponsor Reebok, the NFL Players Association and the Champs sporting goods chain that will try to energize sales of the apparel category dubbed names-and-numbers after years of focus on women, performance and lifestyle merchandise.

“Promoting the jerseys like this gives the players a chance to take off their helmets and tell a story,” said John McMahon, marketing director for Reebok Sports Licensed Division. “It makes them relatable.”

The campaign, running through September, will have a dedicated Web site with video footage of players like New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and safety Kenny Phillips, Kansas City Chiefs running back Thomas Jones, and other stars talking about the origins of the numbers they wear. Fans can upload video clips about their favorite numbers (or the ones they wear during their own games) and enter a contest to win NFL swag.

More than 600 Champs stores will get extensive signage, crew T-shirts and POP for the seven-figure program under the tagline, “Every number has a story. What’s yours?” McMahon said Reebok plans to make it an annual event, eventually expanding to include more players and more tales.

Craig

The dog days of August can drive anyone to the back of the closet to pull out some sandals and head to the pool or pier. These “black leather flip flops by Moretti are what all the Italians and French Riviera natives live in during the summer months. Remember, they close down their factories for more than a month during the summer and go on holiday.
A month? Nice!

These sandals come in several different style and colors so if your looking for a variety these sandals right here would work great. You can take a look at the entire selection of Moretti sandals right here if you like.

You wear these beautiful sandals with shorts or a nice pair of khaki pants for the evening. Showing your toes in Europe is no big deal and not a problem in the US either.

This is the pair I own.

Craig

This is fashion for Pete’s sake it’s not world peace. It seems that men today would rather stay stuck in the 80′s then take a chance on a fashion blunder. Personally, staying stuck in the old way of doing things is a fashion blunder. If looks matter than it matters how you look.

We get asked this question all the time – “what pieces should I start with to update my wardrobe?” That’s a very good and relevant question but it takes a little personal history questionnaire to really answer it. I need to to know you a little bit you and your lifestyle to put your mind in the right place to get you started. For example: if you’re a high school teacher you probably don’t need a business suit. You would, however, need a few nice sports jackets and some great shirts to compliment the style. Take the old corduroy jackets with the patches on the sleeve and throw them out. You don’t want to look like a movie character that everyone makes fun of. Remember, at some point you’re going to meet the parents of your students.

A great pair of casual slacks or even some designer jeans (if you can wear them) would be perfect. And, your shoes should always be cleaned and well taken care of. Casual or dressy shoes can and will make an outfit even better.

If you’re Steven Tyler or Eminem your look is completely different. You’re a rock star! Wear whatever you want. I know this isn’t rocket science for some of you but staying current with the trends can be a lot of work. The Internet can be a fantastic tool to use for this but when your brain is overloaded you gravitate to someone who can help.

All of us at Arrowsmith Shoes can help you style your look with the current and updated trends and the best thing about this is that’s it’s FREE! All you have to do is ask.

Craig