Feeling Stylish

Hello Gentleman.

I don’t get the pleasure of talking about men’s clothes very often, it is a shame because I love men’s fashion. It is somewhat an obsession. I am not blessed with a boyfriend who is happy to go shopping on a weekly basis so I can choose his wardrobe, so I am taking on my male readership to help you find a new style. I’ll try and do it all thriftily but I’m not going to be putting you in an outfit that will fall apart whilst you are running around being manly.

I’ll try and put these into full outfits but it might be best to just take this as a list of brilliant pieces that would compliment your wardrobe. Not knowing you exact wardrobe and other details I might be way off the mark with what will fit in but that’s what the comments are for.

£12 from Asos.com

£25 from Asos.com
I love these jeans. They may not be for you if you are particularly skinny and tall (unless you fancy an emo look) but would certainly suit someone of average height and build. They’d also go brilliantly with converse, pointed boots, the above t-shirt and a waist coat (although maybe not all at once.)

£65 from Asos.com
These are gorgeous, made by Superdry, a brand I love. I don’t think you should skimp on jeans, a good pair of jeans will last you years. These are more body shape friendly and will suit almost anyone.

£50 Asos.com
Any man that can pull of pointed boots will certainly turn my head. Any man that can wear electric blue, pointed boots will have me dribbling. These might not be for everyone but the good news is that they do them in black too.

£19 Asos.com
These shirts are so in right now, they look awesome, suit almost everybody and can be worn a number of ways. You can wear a plain t-shirt underneath with the shirt done up partly, or undone or you can wear it as you would a normal shirt. For a sexy cowboy look go for some black pointed boots and ripped jeans.

£23 from Asos.com
Wear a simple black jumper over a plain open necked shirt for a more casual look at work. Suit jackets and ties can sometimes be too much, these jumpers look smart and very stunning.

£425 from Asos.com
More men, especially of the younger generations should wear three piece suits. Go for quality. I can spot a cheap suit from a mile away. This is a stunning set of clothes, men should go out dressed up like this for no reason other than the fact that they look fabulous. If you can afford to have a suit tailored to your measurements do so, however, if you can’t then you should buy a suit and take it to a tailor who can fit it to your body size. Get a suit that fits, you may find the trousers are too long, the jacket is a bit loose, a tailor could sort all this out and more for around £20.

£59.99 from Republic
A nice fitted, smart coat is something I don’t see enough on men. Sure there are other, casual coats out there (one of which I’ve outlined below) but jackets such as this always look good.

£44.99 from Republic
This is a nice, simple jacket. Great to wear when you are heading out clubbing and have to take a jacket for those cold walks between clubs and bars. The collar shape is unusual and that pulls this out from the hundreds of other generic black coats.

£19.99 from Republic
Big, bold stripes. If you are cold wear this over a simple long-sleeved black top.

Certainly not me. Being the thrifty bargain hunter I am I decided to order some items from George at ASDA online. I ended up with a pair of fingerless gloves, a long sleeved black top with should detail (size 16 may I add), a blue / grey jersey dress (also size 16) and a pair of leggings.

Apologies for the most awful of no makeup iPhone photos. But check out the gloves, I think I’m somewhat in love. With my RSI I tend to get really cold hands when working on a computer, I can’t wear gloves because I hit too many keys at once. So, it made sense to purchase some fingerless gloves. These, at just £5 seemed like the most perfect of buys. You can get similar ones at: ASDA Direct.

That top has gorgeous stud detail on the shoulders, very in at the moment. I think I’m officially now a size 16, which makes me unbelievably happy. Just more to add to the overwhelming happiness (finally!) that is my life.

Using an exfoliator on your skin can yield unwanted results if you do not choose the correct type. With so much to choose from these days it is much easier to find something suited to your skin.

Sensitive skin

For those with sensitive skin you should try and find a gentle exfoliator, preferably a natural one suitable for your skin type. Look for ingredients such as sugar, jojoba, vitamin E and Aloe Vera. Also make sure that there are no harsh chemicals such as parabens in the scrub (these can be identified by the suffix ‘paraben.’) Look for retailers and websites that promote natural, handmade products and you will find that these are fine for sensitive skin.  If you do find a daily scrub then it may not be necessary to use it on a daily basis even if it is for sensitive skin, if you find that you can use it just three times a week and gain the desirable results then do so.

Dry skin

With dry skin you need to ensure you get a product that won’t dry you out even more, just the process of putting water on your face to wash the scrub off will dry your skin. Try and find a product formulated for your skin type or turn to other methods of exfoliation for example you can buy exfoliating facial wipes which need no water to work. They will also remove makeup, cleanse and tone. Try and use a natural product, ones with chemicals in tend to dry your skin out even if they do claim to be moisturising. When using any product even one that is formulated to moisturise your skin, apply a moisturiser afterwards whilst your skin is still wet.

Oily skin

For this skin type you need to ensure that the product does not contribute to your oiliness. You could get away with using a daily scrub to remove oil and all the dirt that clings to it. This will prevent spots, rid you of that oily feel and prepare your skin for makeup.

Acne prone skin

There are products out there specifically produced to combat acne, even if you just get one or two spots every so often or you suffer with acne quite badly investing in a product such a Clear and Clear face scrub can help to keep skin clear. If you prefer natural products then look at ones that contain tee tree and that are non-comedogenic, meaning they don’t clog pores, this will help to banish spots. These should be used daily or according to the instructions on the pack. When washing your face with the scrub, to wash it off you should use cold water, although this is less preferable to using warm water (especially with the impending winter months approaching) but it will help close your pores to any oil or gunk from your makeup that may cause spots.

So, October is here and it is officially cold. Walking to work today in a cardigan made me think that maybe I do need a coat. This thought was then cemented by the fact that it then began to rain. I’m still freezing die to being everso slightly soggy. So below are my top picks of coats across all highstreet price ranges.

Click on any of the pictures to go to the page to buy it.

£270 – I love the fur detail on this coat, and it’s suede!

£80 – The shape of this is just to die for and those studs are so in right now. I LOVE this.

£65 – This is such a gorgeous colour and shape!

£35 – And because I’m as much of a geek as you’d expect a Military Great Coat (the same sort that Captain Jack wears in Torchwood) IT’s only £35! I’d buy it if they had my size!