Men's Style Blog by a Woman
Monday, 16 June 2014
Wednesday, 4 June 2014
MUST WEAR for #ThisSummer
1. Wear Bermudas
3. Turn-ups. We still love it.
4. Fresh scent. (In fact this is the first rule for whole year)
5. If you don't have your pedicure go with espadrilles instead of flip flops.
Thursday, 10 April 2014
#ShoePorn for Men!
Shoe addiction may seem like just for women but this is not true. Even if it’s true that means women look at your shoes and criticize your taste. Either way you have to be careful and selective as a men when it comes to shoes.
Men shoes
have an informal look for Spring 2014, but are yet very stylish. If you are a conservative
guy in means of style try the ones with laces. One of the hottest trends in men’s shoes for
the season are the solid soles, decorated with metal elements or unexpected colours.
But I – personally- don’t like metals in men’s shoes unless they are just for decoration.
The most popular models of men’s designer shoes for the spring of 2014 are
moccasins, loafers, slippers and chukkas. Smooth leather, suede and nubuck keeps
their ranking in fashion. You will also find that reptile skin and reptile skin
imitations are another popular choice of material for men’s shoes. Combinations
of materials with different textures are also possible.
My DO’s
- Loafers (just for a business look)
- Sandals & flip flops with Bermudas
- Trainers (always)
- Chukkas
My DON’Ts
- Reptile Skin
- Too much metal elements
- Pointy-toed shoes
- Flip flops with boot cut jeans
Vibrant colours, like cobalt blue, emerald green and cherry are another popular trends in men’s shoes for this season. Of course, the traditional colours like black and brown are not excluded. You can also try floral prints for espadrilles too (Which I like a lot!)
Here is the
editor’s pick (which is me in this case) for shoe shopping!
- Clarks Movers Ray Sandals Standard Width Fitting £71
- Dune Suede Tassel Trim Slip On Shoe
£75£45 - Giuseppe Zanotti Gold-Bar Leather Sandals £620.99
- Red Tape Glaven Brogue Boots £50
- Asos Sandals in Leather £18
- Swims Penny Loafer £105
- We Are Saints Kennedy Espadrilles Burgundy
£20£15 - Havaianas Origine Espadrille Black
£25£12.38 - Lacoste Fairbrooke 12 Dark Grey Leather & Suede Chukka Boots
£92£45 - Submarine Espadrilles £45
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
RIPPED JEANS: 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD TRY
Take on the latest denim trend set to go
big this summer
Words By Chantelle Symester via TopManMagazine
- DON'T GO OTT You needn't look like you've been dragged at 50mph down the road by your jeans nor should you opt for the 'shabby chic' - read hobo look (we promise you, it doesn't look good). The great thing about Topman's latest ripped jean's range is that there are just enough slits and rips to make it look cool rather than try hard or just plain wrong.
- SMARTEN IT UP You needn't look like you've been dragged at 50mph down the road nor should you opt for the hobo look (it doesn't look 'shabby chic' btw). Adding some ripped jeans to a relatively smart outfit will work because you are balancing out each element. We like the idea of teaming yours with a nice fresh shirt and this drop shoulder coat.
- STAY UP ON THE TRENDS The distressed look is making a comeback
this season and these subtle knee slits on these spray on style jeans will make
sure you are way ahead of the curve. (Plus it'll be extra ventilation when it
gets a bit hotter).
- DARK DENIM= SUBTLE Still too shy to try - work with a darker
colour which will tone the look down.
- ADD SOME DETAIL TO DRESSED DOWN ATTIRE When your simple everyday attire needs a
bit of a life why not throw on some ripped spray ons? It's an easy, instant
update and pretty much a no-brainer.
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
WISH LIST for men with New Arrivals!
Nobody wants to be enslaved by fashion or lose the himself in
trends. This is why ‘style’ is different from fashion. But style needs to be
updated from time to time too.
Let’s give 10 min break to see new arrivals for SS14 menswear and check the ones we like for a great ‘wish list’, a.k.a ‘I want this in my wardrobe!’ list.
These are the ones that I’ve picked for my boyfriend. You can see my list or creat yours!
Let’s give 10 min break to see new arrivals for SS14 menswear and check the ones we like for a great ‘wish list’, a.k.a ‘I want this in my wardrobe!’ list.
These are the ones that I’ve picked for my boyfriend. You can see my list or creat yours!
Friday, 7 March 2014
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Exclusive Interview with Gemma Hyslop, Stylist of Urban Outfitters Europe
Here is another woman in menswear world! Gemma
Hyslop, menswear & womenswear Stylist at Urban Outfitters Europe, tells us about
SS14 menswear trends. This is a womanly chat about male trends including
likes & dislikes! J
Can you tell us about yourself?
I am the European stylist for all online
imagery for both menswear and womenswear. I basically put all the outfits
together for the online product shoots and style all the menswear for our Lookbooks,
press days and creative imagery!
What’s the ratio of men to women customers
of Urban Outfitters?
We have a smaller menswear based customer
compared to our womenswear customers but I would say they are a little older so
come to our website or stores for something specific! They know the brands we
stock, they know what they like and they come to us specifically for those
brands or pieces!
On a scale of 1 to 10 how do you rate men
paying attention to their daily styles compared to women?
7 years ago I would of said maybe a 5 but
now I think Menswear is so much bigger and more exciting than it has ever been
I would say a good 8 or 9. Men are much more aware these days, celebrities,
singers and people in the public eye are a lot more style conscious pushing
boundaries with fashion so this then filters down to the highstreet.
Do you think runways are reflected on the
street?
Yes, more so than ever, people take direct
influence from catwalk shows these days and make it work for their own personal
style, whether it be head to toe or just certain aspects.
Do you think there is a definite kind of
style for the future of men’s fashion?
I don’t think any fashion can be definite
as it is ever changing. I do believe men’s fashion will become stronger each
year though, there are so many new designers emerging in Menswear at the moment
and it is exciting to find out who is going to grow within the industry and who
is going to drop off the scene quickly!
"I love men who aren't scared to push the boundaries. I have a lot of respect for a guy who will wear a head to toe printed outfit, you need to be a confident person to carry off certain trends."
Could you also name one person in the
public eye whose style you like the most?
I love ASAP Rocky and feel he has pathed
the way for making fashion more accessible to the average guy, he has helped to
link up fashion and music more in the public eye. I also think Pharrell Willams
and Kanye (even though he is a bit of a douch bag) have also done this!
What would be your one piece of advice for
men in terms of style and fashion?
Always wear good trainers!
Monday, 3 March 2014
A Closer Look at SS14 Menswear by MenLook!
It may seem early to get excited for Spring but... Whatever! :) Start to get your wardrobe ready for Spring! The time will come! :)
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MenLook
brings you a definitive list of
essentials every man should have in his wardrobe this Spring-Summer
brings you a definitive list of
essentials every man should have in his wardrobe this Spring-Summer
The key trends include the democratization
of the suit, in colour and mixed in with the rest of our wardrobe. Flowers are
also in the spotlight this summer, both in all-over prints and more subtle
details to distill in your outfit. Finally, the chic sportswear look remains a
must for those who seek style without compromising on comfort.
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