EYE GLASSES FOR MEN

If eye-wear has taken another level for men. It certainly did at London Fashion Week and more so right now. So watch out girls the guys are embracing eye wear fashion just as much as us. It’s great to see that men are not afraid to experiment with their eye-wear. Summer is looming and one thing for sure. If Mr cool is who you’re trying to be, then be inspired by these guys.

Which Style for You
-Glasses for Round Faces – Round  face needs to be about the same width and height, with a curving chin and cheeks. Flat, rectangular lenses will make your face appear longer and thinner.  Thick frames on a round face are not so good, so keep the actual material thin.

-Glasses for Heart-Shaped Faces – You can take a lot of the emphasis of a pointed chin by wearing lenses that are wider at the top than the bottom. A butterfly taper to the sides are great because it brings the attention in toward the center of your face. Embrace thicker wire or plastic frames.

-Glasses for Square Faces – If you are looking to soften your impression up a little then wear rounded lenses. If you like the strong profile and don’t want glasses to make you look out there, a squared-off shapes can still work. Make sure the lenses are large and about even in height and width, the frames should stay slim.

-Glasses for Oval Faces – Oval faces are the most common feature for men. They work well with most styles.  An oval face is taller than it is wide, with a rounded chin and high cheekbones, and it can wear either squared-off frames or curving ones. A thicker frame can add definition to your face.

Sunglass Inspiration
The following photos were taken by Olly Clarke at the London Fashion Week  and show a wide variety of sunglass styles out there. Be inspired for your next pair.
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POLKA DOTS : A GAME OF POLKA WITH YOUR DOTS

Polka Dots
Polka Dots remain a classic element in the fashion history. Polka dots are one of the most eye-catching and striking prints. Do you wonder how to embrace polka dots without going all dotty. The strategy is all about a game of polka with your dots.

Tips on How to Wear Polka Dots

You have so many options and versions of polka dots from discreet to more extravagant ones. Whatever the item of clothing or accessory.It is very important to know how to wear them.Once you are convinced to wear polka dots, start by choosing only one accessory such as a scarf or a tie.

Scarves: Dots can be matched with a classic, casual or elegant outfit. All you have to think about is what colour polka dots you are going for.

Ties: You can't go too wrong here. Just think about your colour pallet. Black and white is one of the winning combinations that never fails.
Shirts: If you are becoming a man that seeks attention then the polka dot shirt is for you. Just think how big you want your dots to be.

Jackets: Dark blue and white dots are a nice way to show your boldness. Keep everything else very neutral. Get ready because the attention will be immense.

Evening Wear: For a night out with your friends. Match a pair of chinos or jeans with your dotted shirt. Weddings are a great platform to embrace polka dot suits. Not for all but if you are going to do it. Go for it. Another option is by matching. your top with your suit trouser dots.

One thing to think about, make sure the dots pattern is lineal/diagonal and dots small. When dots become splotches it's a disaster.
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Five Top Reasons Why A Tailored Suit Is Better Than Ready Made

As a man Or woman you need to understand the important of looking good, feeling good but not being put out by having to search for the right suit for hours on end.

To make this even easier for you, here re the top five reasons to buy a tailored suit rather than one off the peg.

1. A tailored suit takes countless measurements to make sure that every aspect is created to fit your body and your shape. If you buy a suit off the peg, it has a generis shape which will often need to be altered to fit comfortable and even when it has been altered, the fit still wont be perfect.

2. When a suit is being tailored, there are a number of fittings you can have, at each stage of the process. This ensures that the suit fits you correctly from the start to the finish. You may also get a warranty on your suit, so if you put on weight or lose some, we can alter the suit.

3. There are hundreds of fabrics and linings that you can choose from. Do you want your name embroidered inside? That?s fine! Turn ups on the trousers? We can do that too. On a suit you can pick up from your average suit shop, it comes how it comes and you do not have a say in the various changes you may like to be made to the suit.

4. Generally, fashion store tend to be on trend. This means that they will stock what is ?in? at the moment and not stock everything that may not be considered cool at the time of buying. This means that if you prefer something a bit different, quirky or unusual, they may not be able to help.

5. Off the peg suits are often made with far cheaper material, which wears quickly and you find yourself needing to buy new suits more frequently. The fabric used by tailors can often be so superior in quality, that the suit ends up lasting a lot longer. When visiting a tailor, you also get great aftercare advice, so you know how often to have your suit dry cleaned, how to store it and which situations it would look best being won.

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MEN – How to Wear Sandals

Sandals

Finding funky men’s sandals is proving to be like a needle in a hay stack. Generally men wearing footwear is normally a disaster and one they don’t think about too much.

How Not To Wear Sandals
Men choose to wear sandals that look massive on their feet. Big, chunky and normally ugly is what I see. It never matches their outfits. They neglect their feet and all in all it looks very unattractive.

Don’t wear socks with your sandals it just look awful.

How To Wear Sandals

Depending on your feet as well as ankle dimension try and go for a much more refined appearance. One that tends to make you feet appear smaller than they are.

Make sure your sandals match your outfit and choose at least two different styles and colours. Male grooming is on the increase. Go for a pedicure, it is a perfect way to Make sure you look after your feet, there is nothing worse seeing cracked heels and long toe nails. Trust me, women look at your feet, they judge you by what you wear on your feet, it tells a lot about your personal style.

Be inspired by the current collections and ditch your chunky sandals and update your shoe collection.

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WOULD YOU ROCK A SKORT ??

Do you remember skorts? Like, from childhood? It was the best thing ever because it looked like a skirt but you didn?t have to worry about sitting ?like a lady,? not cartwheeling and other annoying rules skirts dictate. But they were kind of weird-looking, no? So imagine my surprise to see they?re trending again. But they look a lot cooler

 Vive La Moda

The Fairy Style

My Small Wardrobe

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WALLETS ?? .... 5 DIFFERENT STYLES FOR YOUR BACK POCKET

Let's be brutally honest for a moment, when it comes to fashion and style us gents are an uncomplicated bunch, we know what we like and we stick to it. Unlike our female counterparts, who chop and change their outfits on an almost daily basis, we men are not dictated merely by fads and whimsical winds of fashion, we?re a loyal bunch ? if we find a brand we like, chances are we shall return to purchase from said brand time and time again ? who like to keep our style sharp and our fashion not overly fussy. Of course there are men who break these rules, the trend setters, ground breakers, the men who simply want to stand out from the crowd, yet in the main, conformity is the order of the day and while there is nothing wrong with this approach to the ways in which we present ourselves, change as the say is as good as a rest.

One subtle yet elegant way to break these traditional habits is through our choice of accessories and more specifically the wallet we carry in our back pocket. The wallet is perhaps the perfect example of us men and our troubles evolving with the ever demanding changes in style and fashion; men love to have one wallet and seem to see it as some kind of honour that there wallet clings on to life no matter how beaten or frayed it is. We have clothes, shoes and even accessories (ties, hats etc) for each occasion so why not wallets? The wallet should accompany your outfit, it speaks volumes for your character and can easily blend in with the correct outfit making it an essential tool in your accessory kit.

Here's a quick look at wallets for five very different occasions.

CLASSIC LEATHER WALLET 

We all need an everyday wallet, you know the kind, the one where the bank card is getting used every day to buy the groceries, fill the petrol tank or pay the council tax. This is your classic wallet and thus should be a good sturdy leather while having card, cash and coin compartments. This wallet is your trusty wing man and will be with you through thick and thin so wear and tear is always a good trait in your classic every wallet.

Image: Bellroy wallet 

SLIM CARD HOLDER 

It's a Saturday night out with your mates and you only need one bankcard, a form of ID and somewhere to store your bank notes, thus making it the perfect occasion for a slim line cardholder. These wallets have become increasingly popular in recent years and the fact they don?t clog up your pockets with tons of cards you never use, make them ideal for a night out with the lads.

Image: Dosh Blade Diablo card holder 


THE EVENT WALLET 

 

Formal occasions call for formal attire and your wallet should follow suit ? you do not turn up to your best friends wedding in a pair of trainer so why would you bring some beaten up old wallet. There are so many beautifully crafted leather wallets out there (Italian?s always make great wallets) it would seem a travesty not to own one that will last you a lifetime and every great formal occasion you attend. These wallets may spend a lot of time at the back of your draw but like fine jewels it is all about the occasion.

Image: Berg & Berg suede lined wallet in oxblood red

THE TRAVEL WALLET  

We all like our holidays, but with that comes different wallet requirements. Somewhere to put that passport, frequent flyer cards and travel documents. Why not go for one which can hold a pen as well for filling out those landing cards.

Image: Bellroy passport wallet 

THE PHONE CASE WALLET 

 
 We all care our phones with us everyday so why not combine this with a wallet and you have only one thing to carry in your pocket.

Image: Distil Union Wally Case .

The wallet is so often overlooked when it comes to creating an outfit but if you are stood at the bar and you pull out some Velcro wallet you had at school people are going to notice. Wallets are all about the finer details and we all know this is what maketh the man. Yes, we love our stylish habits but when it comes to your wallet, now?s the time to break the mould.

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BLAZER AND SUIT JACKETS

What is the difference between a blazer (or sport coat) and a suit jacket?
Can you ever wear a suit jacket in place of a blazer? The real difference is that a suit jacket comes with a pair of matching pants. I often wear a navy blue suit jacket as a blazer. Lots of young, stylish actors and fashion designers favor wearing a slim, dark suit jacket with a pair of jeans. More casual suit jackets, such as corduroys or tweeds, are better candidates for moonlighting as separates than pin-striped ones are.

Suit Jackets Defined
 

A suit jacket always comes with pants and sometimes a vest. The fabrics are generally upscale, such as silk and fine wools. In addition, a suit jacket has a single, side or no vents, which are openings on the sides or backs of jackets. Some people also refer to these as slits. Modern jackets contain no vents and tend to fit a bit more snug as a result.






Blazers Defined

 
Blazers are usually solids in dark blue, navy, black, burgundy, dark green, red and white or ivory, according to My Custom Clothing. In addition, blazers must always have gold or silver buttons, while suit jackets should have matching buttons. Blazers can be single or double-breasted, meaning they have one or two rows of buttons. Typically, blazers have vents on the side rather than the back or no vent at all.

More so than ever the variety of blazers and sport jackets available are endless. Ted Baker London do wicked Blazers.

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HOW TO ROCK A CARDIGAN AS AN OUTER WEAR

 

The key to donning a cardigan as a piece of outer wear is to go with the heavier knits. The cardigan that you?ve been wearing as a layering piece is probably a thin gauge, fine merino wool or cashmere and offers minimal warmth. If you?re looking for something that will give you some substantial warmth, ditch those thin cardigans and invest in heavy knits.

Style Tips:
?When pairing a with ?dressy?/work looks, waist coats add the illusion of wearing a three piece suit, with the cardigan acting a your suit jacket.

?The thicker the knit, the warmer the cardigan. Before selecting your cardigan, ask yourself, ?How long do I plan to wear this outside??

?Thicker knits are stiffer and can limit mobility upon the 1st few times you wear your cardigan. After a few wears, the stiffness will subside and the piece will be less rigid.

?Patterns: if the pattern of your cardigan is busy, keep the rest of the outfit pretty understated. Think of that cardigan as your ?statement piece? in your casual look.

?Sleeves: most sleeves are longer than your actual arm length. You can roll the excess sleeve fabric under to a length that is personally pleasing.

?Belted Cardigan: This style is not for everyone. Gives off the vibe of sitting by the fire and smoking a pipe (if that?s what you?re going for). The length of this style is longer than the traditional cardigan and would be great to wear for long distance travel because of overall comfort. You got to have some balls to wear this one. Remember this is NOT a house coat.

?Choose your style battle wisely. If weather conditions are windy, even the heaviest cardigan may not protect you from the cold.

?Cable knits are typically the warmest of all knit cardigans.

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