Monday 25 January 2010

50 Stylish Men over 50 years


GQ has announced its Top 50 stylish men over the last 50 years. Stars such as George Clooney, Michael Cane and Woody Allen are in the listing as well as the Kennedy Brothers, David Bailey and Yves Saint-Laurent. Mens fashion has modernised over the last half a century but still the classic shape and tailoring is still used today. With Stars such as these leading the way, I wonder what stylish men QC will have in their next Poll, 50 Years on.


http://www.gq.com/how-to/fashion/200709/cary-grant-paul-newman-andre-3000-george-clooney-slideshow#slide=1

Thursday 21 January 2010

Walking in a Man’s Shoes













Brogues have dominated 2009 as the new chic and lady-man shoes of the moment but unpredictable they are back and more experimental then ever. Brown Two tone with Check and Rubber soled in contrasting colour are bringing the traditional Men’s shoe up to date.











The highstreet are the culprit’s behinds Brogues being a hot this season as the style was so popular last year they have repeated it. Topshop, Aldo, Clarks and Urban outfitters have repeated all their best sellers from last year with new colours and twists.

At least we can still wear comfortable flat shoes knowing we are still fashionably short without our heels.

Avatar Warrior or Tribal Fashion Princess?

Since there has been so much exposure about the film Avatar, it’s only fitting that the Warrior Trend has progressed on to the Catwalks for SS10. Weirdly enough such designers like Rodarte and Alexander McQueen has taken the trend to an extra level and experimented with electric colours, shapes and textures to express their
creativity on such a vibrant look.

Proenza Schouler and Balenciaga on the other hand have taken the bright colours but introduced them to everyday clothing that anybody can step out in.
latest show. McQueen does the same in amazing form with his boxed Rodarte’s use of twisted and plated material really gives off an energy style and character to each of the models from his shoes and snake effect tent dresses.
The Tribal trend is defiantly something to have fun projecting and with such main-stream designers doing just that, there’s no reason not to join the Tribe.

Sunday 17 January 2010

Holland for footwear

As a trend I thought had come and disappeared, it appears that clogs are now hot for SS10. With big designers paving the way with this traditional footway, it may not be long before the highstreet do the same.

Marc Jacobs has revamped the original clog for Louis Vuitton by adding extra detailing such as tassels and fur charms. It funnily enough works extremely well and when worn with a simple teadress similar to what Ralph Lauren has produced or even the dungarees from his latest collection will be an effective companion.
Chanel, an unlikely source for clogs has also produced their own
alternative and added height to the heel, teamed with their patterned Hosiery for a more modern, feminine look. Their trade-mark flower has been added and the famous emblem made from metal gives that exclusive feel that Chanel strives itself on.

Friday 8 January 2010

Zorro the fashion Horse Junkie

The New and very experimental trend for SS10 is the new Horse riding influence. With Silk Jodhpurs from D&G and Check Plaid shirts of Ralph Lauren, it’s defiantly all change for the next season. Hermes have always traditionally used it’s heritage as it’s fashion fore front but now other designers are clocking on and changing this fashionable sports look.

D&G have taken the traditional look and mixed it with movie inspiration, Zorro and the look of a Spanish western. High-necked blouses and layered lace netting creates the more feminine lines and the horse rider shapes such as cropped blazers and Jodhpurs have been adapted for a more masculine look and feel.

Tommy Hilfiger has also created his SS10 collection using the Jodhpurs shape and has soften the shape with crisp summer colours that gives the famous shape some lift and depth.

For a shape that was purely there as a uniform for all riders, it has defiantly taken a new shape of its own. Let’s just hope that women of all sizes can enjoy this look and not been too hipped out.

Jodhpurs
Wearing this style for SS10 can be difficult, but can be achievable. For the Fashion trend setter wearing the style with high-necked collar blouse and cropped jacket will look very smart and chic.
For the New-be, a simple silk over sized top or long patterned cotton t-shirt will take the edge off of the dramatic shape and still make it look edgy.
For those unsure of this style, the Harlem trousers are a similar shape but not as ‘hip’ orientated. This can easily been worn with a simple vest top and sequin waistcoat or with a cropped top over the vest to show a layered affect which looks effective and UN-dated.

Saturday 24 October 2009

Good Morning Autumn...

It’s a clear frosty morning, which can only mean one thing. It’s officially Autumn.

So what can possibly make you happy at this time of year? The fact that your just weeks away from winter time, waking up to dark mornings, and feeling the old Seasonal Affective Disorder kicking in doesn’t sound like much fun.

But this particular October morning rocks up at 10 degrees Celsius outside, pretty damn good for this time of year. The pavements are lined with golden leaves, the kettles boiling and I’ve just watched a series of ridiculously early Christmas adverts on the TV, so I’m feeling quite content about this time of year. And, call me pathetic, the most exciting thing is seeing my favourite stores go into transformation mode. Rails of little tee’s, cute cotton dresses and rows of sandals are booted out in exchange for chunky knits, revamped denim and fur lined coats. Kind of exciting, yeah?

This October, I am genuinely looking forward to doing a bit of switching. I’ll be swapping tee’s for tea’s (no longer do I need to arrange stressful holiday shops with friends, Starbucks meetings are my new Autumn catch ups), department stores for market stalls (out with shopping under one roof, and in with trailing independent stalls, especially those German kinds with hand knitted hats, scarf’s, mittens, ear muffs... you get my drift), and swapping my collection of leggings for new pairs of fitted jeans (I loved strutting round this summer in leggings and tiny tops, but somehow feel it wont go down too well now its, um, more drafty!)

Grab yourself a bargain to cheer yourself up this Autumn and log onto http://www.freshflames.com/ and purchase a new pair of fitted skinny jeans in dark denim, for only £25.


Browse the accessories section too, their cute selection of candy cane bracelets are so unique and colourful. The bracelets come in a selection of colours and certainly give you something christmassy to look forward to, in the form of a bracelet! At £3 a bracelet, its another Autumn bargain you can treat yourself too!