Monday, January 31, 2011

2011 Style Tips



Fashion changes almost as much as some men change their bed sheets - at least once every six months. It can be hard to keep up, but don't worry; we've checked out the hottest trends in men's fashion for 2011 so you don't have to do it yourself. One hot trend that's emerging is floral patterns - these were all over the catwalk, everywhere from paisley shirts to louder flowery options and some great beach shorts, suggesting the designers are trying to alter the way men view fashion.

Of course, it wasn't all about the feminine patterns on the 2011 catwalks. Another hot item for men is the blazer. These were particularly abundant in soft, block colors such as pale mauve, grey, green and blue, which are really versatile colors. This makes your blazer wearable for any occasion, whether it's a formal event or something more social. Blazers are also superbly tailored, attractive and their great lines are flattering on any man, making this a great trend for 2011.

Blazers weren't the only jacket style on the 2011 catwalks; leather jackets were seen dotted around, too. The bomber style seemed to be particularly popular, affecting a great sporty look that works well on any man. Leather bomber jackets are a great way of keeping out the chill, particularly at more casual occasions such as sporting events and they come with loads of pockets, making them practical as well as fashionable. Wear it unzipped over a shirt for a laidback, ultra-hip look.

Of course, fashion is nothing if not ever so slightly odd from time to time, which may explain why crop tops were a key trend on the men's 2011 catwalks. This may sound like one for the women, but trust us, it's not. We're not talking about tiny crops here, more like loose tees that are just a bit shorter than normal. These are really flattering if you've got a great set of abs to show off and are surprisingly. They're most popular in block colors like black and white.

Another slightly surprising entry to the list of men's fashion trends for 2011 is lace and other sheer clothes. Again, this may sound like something from the women's catwalks, but worn in the right way, it can look great on men, too. Sheer shirts were especially popular and could be fantastic when worn on a summer vacation - they'd be really great for showing off your tan on the beach and are also brilliant for layering over other things, giving you plenty of options.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Saturday, January 22, 2011

kerchief tips





*place the scarf in triangular form over your hair and tie at the base of the neck.

*leave about 2 inches of hair exposed from the hair line.

*tucking your ears a bit beneath the scarf is optional [like the sophia loren photo],
that's usually how i prefer to wear it.

*silk scarves have a tendency to slide back, so i use goody's cute miniature gold
bobby pins to pin behind the ears.

*shop your local thrift shop or salvation army, they usually have a ton of beautiful
inexpensive scarves.

today i'm wearing...



a silk scarf. i started collecting silk scarves for bad hair day alternatives, when i needed
a presentable solution to wear to work and i now love to wear them even when it
isn't raining.

chanel scarf; rogan for target blouse; bitten by sarah jessica parker hi-waist jeans [my favorite pair]

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

i want...


$395; stellamccartney.com

stella mccartney's new ipad case. it's super sleek.
she also has a new app giving you a glimpse of her world, backstage runway show etc.

[by the way, pics from her amazing autumn '11 collection soiree to come...]
love her, can you tell?

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

party like it's...



2011! happy new year!
these miu miu sequin peep toes (a fab eBay find) were my party shoes.
(I clearly partied in the house)