The Hitlist #2 - Round Framed Sunglasses

With spring finally here there’s one accessory that you can’t do without — sunglasses. At the moment I’ve had my eyes on round framed sunglasses in particular. One of the most iconic examples of stylish men in round frames would be The Beatles frontman, John Lennon and Ozzy Osbourne to name a few.

I trawled through a bunch of the runway collections for Spring 2012 and it seems that I’m not the only one in love with round frames this season. From the brightly coloured frames at Kenzo to the James Dean/rockabilly look at Michael Bastian. The sports luxe look at Louis Vuitton is my favourite I must admit. I just love how quirky and versatile they are. Round frames are a great departure from other styles of eyewear.

Spring is the season to go a little crazy and experiment with your wardrobe and here are a few pairs of round framed sunglasses available now:

Oliver Peoples MP-2 Sunglasses - MrPorter

Persol Steve McQueen Folding Sunglasses - MrPorter

Spitfire Round Sunglasses with Removeable Lens - ASOS
Quay Eyewear Rounded Sunglasses - ASOS
Retrosuperfuture Rounded Sunglasses - ASOS

Runway Images via: style.com 

Other Images via: ASOS and MrPorter

What I Wore Today #2

Marni at H&M Hooded Waistcoat, Outcast Beyoncé T-Shirt, River Island Khaki Jogger Trousers H&M Purple Sneakers

The Hitlist #1: Cole Haan Lunargrand Wingtip Brogues

I’m starting a new segment for the blog called The Hitlist. It’s going to feature things that I’m inspired by at the moment; mostly in the fashion and lifestyle industry as well as music, film, photography etc.

My first contribution to The Hitlist will be SHOES! The shoes I’m currently lusting for are the Lunargrand Wingtip Brogues by Cole Haan. Cole Haan is a Chicago based fashion label run by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan. Currently, they specialise in shoes and a wide range of accessories.

I came across these shoes on Complex Magazine’s style section and I pretty much fell in love with them. One of the reasons I think they are a must-have item is because they’re comfortable without looking too casual. Cole Haan combined their traditional shoe construction with Nike’s innovative ultra-lightweight Lunarlon cushioning system to create a look that’s young and vibrant. They’re the kind of shoes that will work with casual looks and more formal ones. At the moment they’re only available at the Soho branch of Cole Haan, I’m desperately hoping it goes on sale internationally as well.

Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion - #5

From my personal experience, fashion can be pretty hard to follow if you don’t know what people are talking about. So I thought that starting the Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion segment would be a great way to unravel most of the jargon you hear or read about fashion. 

If you’ve got any confusing terms to add to the list, just drop them in the comments section and I’ll be happy to help!

Today’s mystery fashion term is:

Watch The Street

B’day, 1000 Hits and a Versatile Blogger Award

Today has been a really great day for me. Mostly because I turned 21! Although it feels pretty similar to being 20 I’ve really enjoyed reading all the birthday message people have left me as well as my gifts (which I will share with you guys in a later post!). 

The second reason I’m really happy is that as of today you guys have viewed this blog well over 1000 times, so I just wanted to say a HUGE thanks to every one who’s taken the time to read and contribute to my posts so far. I hope I can keep coming up with interesting stuff to show you. I kind of have an idea of the kinds of posts you guys like the most but if you’ve got any ideas of things you’d like me to blog about please don’t be afraid to leave a comment. Also look out for opinion polls and competitions too, thanks for making this so worth it!! x 

I’ve been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award by one of my favourite bloggers, Kayleigh Marie!

The award comes with some rules:
1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers.
2. Inform the bloggers of their nomination.
3. Share 7 random things about yourself.
4. Thank the blogger who nominated you.
5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award pic on your blog post.

So, my nominees for the Versatile Blogger Award are, in no particular order:

iz Andrew, Maya, Jay, Ludget, The Style Examiner, Ms.Style Junkie, Mr Brightside, Arden, Shot By Shooter, Sabrina, Ahmad, Cham, Giuliana, Stephanie and of course Kayleigh Marie!

7 Random Things About Me

1. I’m known for my really small ears.

2. I am a HUGE Beyoncé fan!!

3. I’ve got 2 brothers and a sister.

4. I love a good cup of coffee....any time of the day.

5. I enjoy watching horror films on my own in a dark room (sad right?)

6. I’m slightly obsessed with collecting badges of any kind.

7. I love cooking, especially for other people.

Wishlist - 21

Today is my 21st birthday so I decided to put together a wishlist to celebrate it. I’ve lovingly added links to each item just in case you want to buy them for me get them for yourself. So without further ado, here’s  my list of everything a guy should have on his 21st birthday:

1. ILLESTEVA Leonard Framed Wooden Glasses -  Mr Porter
2. MULBERRY Tony Oak Natural Leather Bag - Mullbery
3. ADIDAS Men's JS WINGS 2.0 - Adidas
4. TOPMAN Engraved Collar TIps - TOPMAN
5. TIMEX X J.CREW Timex Vintage Army Steel Watch - Mr Porter
6. TIMEX X J.CREW Set of Two Straps - Mr Porter
7. AMI Double Breasted Wool Canvas Jacket - Matches
8. BOTTEGA VENETA Pewter Multicolor Washed Cervo Duffel - Bottega Veneta
9. BURBERRY PRORSUM Printed Cotton Jersey T-Shirt - Mr Porter
10. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Leather Skull-Embossed iPhone Case - Mr Porter

1. 11.   THE LITTLE KNOW-IT-ALL Common Sense for Designers by Robert Klanten  - Amazon

1. 12.   DIPTYQUE Patchouli Scented Candle - diptyque Paris

1. 13.   SPECK SeethruSatin Case Macbook Pro - Amazon

1. 14.   MIANSAI Utility Rope and Anchor Bracelet - Mr Porter

1. 15.   MOLESKINE Plain Softcover Notebook - Moleskine

1. 16.   CRIMINAL MINDS Box Set Season: 1- 6 - HMV

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          17.   ETRO Paisley Linen Printed Scarf - Mr Porter

1. 18.   RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL Slim Knitted-Silk Tie - Mr Porter

1. 19.   THE GREAT GATSBY Penguin Hardback Classics - Amazon

1. 20.   TOMS English Herringbone - TOMS

1. 21.   LOST Box Set Season: 1- 6 - HMV

The Faces of Menswear Fall/Winter 2012/13

Am I the only one feeling slightly nostalgic now that the fashion week buzz is slowly dying down? Anyway the lovely guys at Luisaviaroma have put together a great round-up of behind the scenes footage featuring the people that made the various fashion weeks so amazing — the models! So whether you were there or like me, were part of the digital fashion audience, I hope you enjoy taking a look at The Faces of Menswear 2012/13.

Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion - #4

From my personal experience, fashion can be pretty hard to follow if you don’t know what people are talking about. So I thought that starting the S**t Guys Should Know About Fashion segment would be a great way to unravel most of the jargon you hear or read about fashion. 

If you’ve got any confusing terms to add to the list, just drop them in the comments section and I’ll be happy to help!

Today’s mystery fashion term is:

What I Wore Today #1

The weather seems to be improving so I decided to put together a look, incorporating dome of my favourite spring trends, most importantly prints. Here’s hoping the lovely weather continues!

I’m wearing: TOPMAN Aztec Pattern Shirt, TOPMAN Skinny Chinos, Converse All Star Ox Low Woolrich Fabric Upper in Black and Red

Marni at H&M

The release date for H&M’s next major designer collaboration is just a week way and it seems like it will be the best one so far. Since H&M announced the collaboration with Marni last November bits and pieces of what to expect have been floating around online but at last, the complete lookbook has been revealed. The collection promises to be fashion forward and affordable and from what I’ve seen, I think they will deliver on both. The collection really embodies the vibrant colours and all-over prints that have made Marni famous. 

Compared to Versace’s collection for H&M, the Marni collaboration seems to be more wearable while still being really creative and visually pleasing. Quite a few of the pieces are made from silk so it’s clear that neither H&M or Marni are cutting corners in terms of quality. I’m sure that the public are going to eat this collection up so if you are planning on grabbing a piece of the collection, get there early! 

Check out the full collection at H&M

 Here’s a closer look at some of the pieces I am dying to get my hands on:

Silk Scarf £19.99, Shirt with Contrasting Sleeves £59.99, Bag £59.99, Silk Shirt £29.99

Sunglasses £19.99, Tie £19.99, Hooded Waistcoat £34.99, Jacket £99.99

Images via vogue.com