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A few weeks ago I got one of the bargains of the sales, This Selected Homme Leather jacket. It’s a biker style, and is a really nice, light weight leather jacket. I have been getting into leather jackets more and more in the past few years, they are a real investment piece and although most of the time they cost a lot of money, they are usually worth it. I can see myself getting another really nice leather jacket, I think they are cool and are just timeless, but for the time being I will stick with this one, another FCUK which I have, and my two suede jackets from Mango and JOFAMA.
Born in Gånghester in Sweden you’ll find a quality shirt maker Eton who’ve been making fine quality shirts for almost 100 years. If you’re looking for a shirt and want it premium made a specific way, then Eton is one of the best choices out there. There’s a vast array of options when you want to find your perfect shirt, you can start at the top with the collar type. There’s a nice seven different types of collar which you can choose from, including a classic cut-away to an extreme cut-away collar, to a button down style and pin collar type. The next decision is to choose the type of fabric; There’s a rich selection available, from Poplins and Oxford, to twill and linens. Each fabric is treated with the upmost care, detail and attention and have a premium feel to them. The next aspect would be to select your favourite fit, and as you’d expect they have all the bases covered, offering classic, contemporary, slim and the increasingly popular slim fit styles.
I selected a solid black shirt from their red ribbon collection which they sent over for me to try out for myself. I love a black shirt, and I have many in my wardrobe. From a fashion point of view a good quality black shirt is as important as a good quality white shirt. Both are staples which you should have in your wardrobe, classic in colour and can be worn with almost anything, in either a casual or formal setting. From opening the box one of the first things which is apparent is the quality of the fabric. This shirt comes in Exeter Poplin which is quite a rich, soft cotton and is extremely soft to touch. Keeping your shirt sharp and crisp is important, and this is very easy to iron and is a really smooth fabric.
The collar style is a cut-away, and is a slim fit which is my favourite type of cut. The detailing is minimal, with same colour stitching and buttons to maintain a elegant look.
Attention to detail is highly important at Eton, and there shirt guides which includes a comprehensive look at their fabrics, collar types and fits is a must-view, you can check it out here.
If you’re looking for a premium quality shirt then Eton is a good choice, you can take a look at their collections and shop on their site here.
I blogged about the brand new Nike Air Max Ultra Moire last month when they came out, and I fell in love with them. In fact I love them so much that I’ve just got myself a pair! 😛
They were my fashion tip for the month, a great contemporary design from Nike in the Air Max 1 silhouette. They are so nice, sleek, minimal and all round cool stylish trainers from Nike.
One of the first designs they’ve dropped this year, it’s going to be hard to find a nicer pair.
The black and white in the design compliments the other so well, trainers like Air Max are usually really casual and sporty, but you could almost wear these in a more smart-casual look.
The upper is perforated black, with the lower being white. They are so clean I almost don’t want to wear them in this winter, and save them for the milder months 😛
Check out the latest trainer drops if you’re after a fresh pair of sneakers for your feet.
You may have already seen this jacket on my blog, I recently wore it on a night out and I really love it 😀 It’s from a Scandinavian brand which I’ve liked for a while, Jofama. I really love the style, and when I saw this jacket I had to get one.
It’s no secret that I love the 90s, I am a 90’s child after all. Being born in ’84 means the 90’s was the decade I grew up, the decade I remember, and the decade I will always love the most (because it was the best! 😉 ). A few months ago I saw the reissue Calvin Klein 90’s fashion and had to get me at least one piece of it, and now I have 😀
I got the white T-Shirt. It has the iconic Calvin Klein CK Jeans logo on the front, and I just love it. It comes in at £45 which is quite expensive for a basic logo tee, but well worth it if you are a fan of fashion and 90’s trends. It’s also available in black and grey, and the same iconic logo can be found on a hooded top and sweatshirt for £110 and £90 respectively. This is however far less than when it was an exclusive with Mytheresa, with tees costing around £78! They can now be bought from Calvin Klein directly, as well as other retailers.
If you want one be quick, these are limited! Unless of course you still have one from your childhood (and it still fits!)
If you want to get some inspiration on what to wear with this T-shirt, check out the 90s fashion trends advice and get tips on what to style this with.
At the back end of last week I got a couple of more things from the sales…Yes, they are still on! I was waiting for this delivery for a couple of days, but it finally came and I was really happy with it. I actually ordered from Nelly (Sweden) and He By Mango (Spain) and surprisingly they both came on the same day which was a bonus.
Recently Tom Carter showcased their latest collection of luxury but affordable timepieces, with an emphasis in big watches in steel.
Tom Carter is a lifestyle brand with over ten years experience in the international watch industry, and they have a commitment to quality, accuracy and superior craftsmanship.
The collection consists of 17 watches in different styles, including the Tio Ellinas Edition watches, named after one of the brand ambassadors, Formula 3000 racing driver Tio Ellinas.
I have been working with Boss Orange Watches in the past few months, and as you will have seen I’ve previewed the collection of watches from the range, as well as showing you the New York watch which I have. One question remains, what do you wear with a watch like this?
In keeping with the urban style of the design of the watch I have created a casual and laid back look to team with the watch. This includes a charcoal quilted padded bomber jacket, which keeps you warm enough in this mild Winter we’re currently having and keeps an urban chic style. I have combined this with my Nena & Pasadena baseball tee, which adds a bit of sporty fair to the look. As you’ll know indigo coloured jeans are something I love, and I’ve included a pair of my Nudie Jeans here for the look.
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A really good fitting shirt can be quite hard to come by. If you’re buying a standard shirt these days there are a few different styles of cut to buy from to get different types of fit; The usual standard types of fit could leave your shirt feeling a bit too baggy, which is not a great look for a smart shirt.
Another other option is a fitted shirt, even these occasionally don’t fit as you’d like, and some feel like you’re ready to burst out of your shirt. The other option is getting tailor fitted shirts custom made for you, but this can be really expensive to buy and find a tailor to suit your needs.
Teddy Stratford have created a solution to this problem, and they’re calling it “The best fitting shirt on the Planet“.
I needed some dark coloured trainers, so the obvious colour is black, and wanted something super smart, but also really comfortable for walking round in for when I am in Reykjavik, if I actually get there! 🙁 . I love my Air Max 1 which I got earlier this year, I love the colour, but they can get dirty easily, and I want something more neutral and dark.
I am back into Nike Air Max, like I was as a kid, and I love these Air Max 90 trainers. They are so minimal, sleek and unnoticeable! I could probably even wear them on a night out and they’d go pretty unnoticed. I still like my Converse, but if you’ve ever walked a lot in Converse you’ll know they aren’t the greatest trainers for walking long distances for long periods of time. Air Max are so comfortable, and these are really smart and stylish. They seem more durable than the Air Max 95 because of the construction, but are still breathable and are slightly narrower than the 95’s.
If I ever need some smart looking trainers for something low key, I have these beauties 🙂
