Party like a rock star. I've always loved the misuse of a tuxedo jacket. Such a formal item being paired with the most casual of all fashion items the T shirt. The whole thing just says 'I'm here to party!' And, I kinda was, with the silly season upon us it's one drink party after … Continue reading Tux and Tee for GQ Style Diary Day 9
Black and blue for GQ Style Diary day 6
It was a public holiday. And it was hot!!!! I was looking for an excuse to wear my new shoes, even though we were only going up the road to deluxe to get coffee. Having being inspired my my multiple Nick Wooster posts I decided to do the matching shirt and tie combo (though this … Continue reading Black and blue for GQ Style Diary day 6
Pink and Purple
Pink. Its not for everybody. But it can be pretty awesome if you wear it right. Lets start with the dont's of pink. Don't wear pink of you have a fair complexion, it is better suited to those who have a darker skin tone. Don't overdo the pink, it is wonderfull as an accent but … Continue reading Pink and Purple
Burgandy and Yellow
I've been wanting a lapel flower for a while. Well, i've been seeing them popping up on fashion blogs and the like for a while...so, i've been wanting one since, but they are nowhere to be found. Will probably hit our shores sometime next year, when they've all changed again. So I had a brain … Continue reading Burgandy and Yellow
Navy gingham and green
I may have to call this summer, my green pants period. I now counted no less than 4 pairs of different green pants in my closet. Different shades and fits, but still? That's a lot of green. None the less there I was with the misses fetching a morning coffee at our favourite local Deluxe … Continue reading Navy gingham and green
Pale yellow, blue and the worlds oldest shoes.
Ok. So I'm breaking the pocket square rule here. I know that. But that's the best thing about fashion rules...they're bendy. So I popped that little sucker in my shirt pocket. Yellow and blue...very good friends So I was happy to put them together. And with a 30 deg high today you gotta roll up … Continue reading Pale yellow, blue and the worlds oldest shoes.
A week of outfits…kinda
Work has been very busy. So, I've fallen a little behind. Sorry. So, I'm gonna make this one particular post a mega 'outfit of the day catch up' will stick to details on the outfits, and eliminate those little stories. Does anyone even read those things? Monday - Trench and red The details of this … Continue reading A week of outfits…kinda
Fancy Friday – Grey, green and blue
It was a day for socks. Yep, and you know I'm not big on socks, though yo wouldnt think looking into my sock drawer.. See, in true Cape Town style the weather had turned on us and dropped 10deg over night, but it was still fancy friday. I started this outfit with the socks, because … Continue reading Fancy Friday – Grey, green and blue
Old Tee and new laces
This was the first of the most beautiful days here in Cape Town. It was definitely T-shirt time. And there is only 1 T-Shirt that sits at the top of my T-shirt pile. It's this guy. It's so old now it's stretches for miles, it's stained and has holes in it! Yessssss! Perfect! Don't get … Continue reading Old Tee and new laces
Bow tie and gingham
What's not to like about gingham? Nothing I say. Gingham is without a doubt my go to shirt pattern. It's like a pattern that's also a flat colour. It allows you to mix it with any other pattern given that there is some continuation of colour. Moral of the story, if you only but gingham … Continue reading Bow tie and gingham