So, the other day I was speaking about maybe starting a sartorialist Sundays. In honour of the great Scott Schuman infamous blog. Today is that day. And it starts with an amazing homage to the Candian tuxedo, quite literally. Now, I'm a big fan of what will now be known as the layman's Canadian tuxedo, … Continue reading Sartorial Sundays #1
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
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
Denim bow tie and blue suede shoes
Denim? Good. Gingham? Good. Suede? Good. I really enjoyed this outfit. It fits slap bang in with my modern day gentleman kinda style. The denim bow tie is lot's of fun because it takes it something you associate with mega formal and makes it the most casual thing ever. The micro gingham in purple makes … Continue reading Denim bow tie and blue suede shoes
Biker preppy
There is nothing I have wanted more than to ride my vespa at the coast. Yesssss. So on the odd occasion that we get a good day here, I'm owning it. This was that day. It was awesome. Getting dressed for the ride can be tricky though, for those of you who've been following a … Continue reading Biker preppy
Tweed over a Canadian Tuxedo
The Canadian tuxedo, also known as a "denim sandwich" is apparently a fashion faux pas that has been in and out of fashion forever. Personally, I like my double denim, but I do believe there is still a 'technique' to it. Don't go doubling up on the exact same denim wash, go for opposites, like an … Continue reading Tweed over a Canadian Tuxedo
Bush gear
So, we went away this weekend to the bush, well, not quite the bush, it was the Mount Grace in the Magaliesberg, but it felt very outdoorsy. I decided to get a little rugged. Nothing like a brushed cotton plaid shirt to give you that lumberjack "man of the outdoors" look. Here are the details … Continue reading Bush gear