So, for those who don't know, I was lucky enough to be asked to do a 2 week personal style diary with the guys over at GQ.co.za To quote that crazy cat girl on YouTube, I was nervous and excited at the same time. It's one thing starting this blog and having people coming to you, … Continue reading Plaid gingham & green - GQ Style Diary Day 1
New Paul Smith Store
Are you kidding me? How awesome is this store? It opened up about a week ago in its new home at the corner of Bree and Wale street in a building that dates back to 1860, and is without a doubt a much better fit for this brand then it's previous home in the V&A … Continue reading New Paul Smith Store
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
Red red and red for #FancyFriday
Been rocking the coloured pants lately. Although this look never really goes out of fashion it kinda comes and goes in waves...or colours at least. So while it's here, I'm gonna own it, or try really really hard. I realise I may have overdone it on the red, what with it being EVERYWHERE and all. … Continue reading Red red and red for #FancyFriday
Wooster Wednesday #8
Okay. So, I know this will now make my 3rd "how to tie a bow tie" post on the blog. And I promise, it will possibly be the last. But this is Nick Wooster teaching us how to tie a bow tie, and this is Wooster Wednesday. The other reason I stuck it on … Continue reading Wooster Wednesday #8
Floating with pink
Who says white men cant jump? The last time I wore this tie I felt it would have worked better with a pink shirt. The red is very bright and so I thought the pink would help tone it down a bit. I also decided to go ultra preppy, but college type preppy, with the … Continue reading Floating with pink
Swinging 20’s for Great Gatsby
So Misha had been invited to the premiere of the Great Gatsby at Spier event and, it was a dress up theme. Yesssss. Now, I don't need a lot of convincing to wear a bow tie, in fact I need no convincing at all. I know you know this. One of the comments from Misha' … Continue reading Swinging 20’s for Great Gatsby
Sir Paul Smith - Interesting touches
Having just done a post on details I was so happy to find one of my all time favourite designers Sir Paul Smith, speaking about exactly that, 'interesting touches'. Once again courtesy of Mr Porter. The whole video is profound, but this little quote just says it all for me "a lot of men like … Continue reading Sir Paul Smith - Interesting touches
Wooster Wednesday #7
Todays Wooster Wednesday is in answer to a question I recieved the other day via my twitter simply asking if you can pair a blazer with shorts. My answer as always is, if you feel confident enough to, then yes, absolutely. There's no doubting Woosters confidence of course, neither is there any point doubting his blazer … Continue reading Wooster Wednesday #7
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