Spring 07 - part 2

Oh Là Là, this blazer is blazinggggggggggg! Blazers are so great, and specially great to those who find wearing suits stiff. The same blazer can be used to dress formally or casually, and it's this versatility that makes them so appealing. This navy blue D&G is no exception, but its denim feel makes it more appropriate for casual rather than formal outings. Having said that, what you wear with it can tip the look in either direction.

I'd prefer such a blazer with a black denim such as this one:

The dark denim gives the look a more casual feel since the blazer is a little bit flashy. Khaki or Chino pants might go well with the blazer, but unlike the denim, the lighter they are the better the look.

If there is one thing I love more than blazers, it's trench coats, I simply love them and their look. I wouldn't mind living in a cool rainy environment so that I can wear trench coats every single day. Again, I prefer them casual and the one on the picture above is so. It's pale greyish colour makes it well-suited to wear with jeans. The belt gives it a classic and more tidy look, this one is a winner!

Blazer and trench coat courtesy of Men.Style.Com's LOOKS TO KICK OFF 2007.

Denim Jeans courtesy of ASOS.

Spring 07 - part 1

I know that talking about the spring won't bring it quicker. However, I don't like spring much, my birthday is in the spring and it just means getting older. So the intentions for this post is to prepare and remind!

I never buy expensive clothes, and I don't care about brand name either (okay, maybe a little.) I care about the style, colour and material (no artificial crap please!!!)

One of the greatest tips I ever got was from a fashion show (on TV.) The tip was so basic I couldn't believe I never thought of it! Basically, it adviced to go and see fashion magazines (catalgoues etc.) and re-create the look without having to buy the actual set (which can cost you $500!!! HOW RIDICULOUS.) All you need is imagination, patience and free time (you will not find everything waiting for you in your first re-creation trip.)

Anyway, enough blabbering and time for some moda:



This look is so great. It epitomises what I like: simplicity and elegance. Not too dressy and not too casual. I think the trick in pulling this off is the hoodie, it can make or break the look.



My favourite look of the whole collection. Like said on the site, this is perfect to wear in a warm (by winter standard) day. Spring has many of those days when either the weather changes during the day or when you are not sure if it's cold or hot. The key in solving this dilemma is layering, and I think this look is a fine example of layering gone excellent.



Sometimes you (or the occasion) feel/demands some downdressing. But that could be catastrophic at times (just go to some convenience stores on a Sunday morning.) Such look satisfies downdressing and rationality.


P.S: All pictures courtesy of men.style.com's 'The New Basic: Ten easy suggestions for a sleek, spring-ready wardrobe'