The Summer staple: Espadrilles

By the time Summer comes around we are far too involved with which suntan oils to use or which beach to go to. These are valid of course, but while you are out having fun it is not ideal to wonder about what shoes to wear, too. What you need is something easy and light to carry around. Something fashionable, adaptable of course to all sorts of looks you may decide to rock while you’re enjoying the sun...

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Top Spring Trends in Menswear

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There really are so man trends it's no wonder it scares the average man. I wouldn't want to shove my own style down anyone's throat but what I can do is give an indication of just some of the trends for Spring 2010.

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TOP SPRINGS TRENDS FOR MEN

"The beginning of September marks the start of Spring, thick knits become thinner and jackets become cardigans as we get ready for fantastic weather on a daily basis. Because of this shift it’s only natural that our style changes along with the Season.

Let’s take a look at the top trends for Spring!"

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MESSY BED, MESSY HEAD

New Years Day, Ramadaan and Spring. These are just some of the events that mark the start of a new beginning. Sometimes work and life get’s the better of us and we find ourselves in need of a change mid-year. This is good, in fact I encourage it.There’s a term you may not be familiar with; Messy Bed, Messy Head. My mother used this on me in my teen years if my grades were down and rendering this (closet clutter) should affect your situation for the better...

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Stylescoop Article: The myth of the Man-Bag

Do you know this man? Are you this man? The poor sap forced to carry his girlfriends handbag. Or perhaps you are the inflicting party, that vicious, cruel girlfriend, who despite needing all three moisturisers, a first -aid kit, a flat-iron and six versions of the same lipstick cannot manage to carry her own bag. Well Shame on you, lady. Shame on you!

The debate on whether or not a man should carry his own bag has been ample fodder since the dawning of the metrosexual age. Imagine the horror...

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Stylescoop Article: How to tie a scarf

Men have been ill-informed. Scarves, unlike cartoon ties and Crocs are actually both socially acceptable and fashionable for the modern man. Just look at European men and you should see that not only are they adorned in various styles, but they wear it with such ease.

What started out as a sweat-cloth in ancient Rome later evolved to an item of fashion by merely swapping the fabric to wool, silk and pashimina. By women, no less.

With Winter officially at our doorstep it’s just plain silly to be cold. So allow yourself the joy of warmth and style...

For starters choose a scarf that will suit most of your wardrobe and your general colouring. It should suit your personality and compliment your current wardrobe. Once you have chosen the perfect scarf there are a few classic ways to tie it, (too many to mention) so here are the best...

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Stylescoop Article: Winter Essentials

The single gentleman may need some help warming up when Winter finally arrives. It’s not easy, nor is it any fun but we have a few items that could at least make your Winter season a more stylish one.

Consider a cold and rainy day. If you are wise you will be well layered from head to foot. This is the perfect time of the year to stretch your sartorial desires to the limit.

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Make-up for the Modern Man!

Gentleman, you didn’t read wrong. Surely the thought of a man wearing make-up is absurb for some, but I’ll have you know not only is it’s popularity on the increase but it can be your little secret, too. In my Stylescoop article this week I discuss make-up for the man and how to execute it in a natural way, having you look like a Greek God in minutes.

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How to buy Jeans, for men

Over at STYLESCOOP my article on mens jeans is up for your enjoyment. Having worked before in a top jeans brand for years I have accumulated some useful tips, so please do pop over there to read it!

For those who are puzzled about what style suits which body type this is the place to find an answer. And let me know what you think!

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